Moore On That, hosted by Moore Media Group Founder Emily Moore and COO Will Caves, is a conversation-driven podcast featuring people with fascinating stories and unconventional careers. From dream chasing to daily life, Emily and Will chat with their guests about what it looks like to build a life you're excited to wake up to.
John T. Edge has spent much of his career trying to understand the South by closely examining the stories we tell about it. In this episode of Moore on That, he talks with Emily Moore and Will Caves about his memoir House of Smoke: A Southerner Goes Searching for Home, the complicated inheritance of family and place, his over two decades of work with the Southern Foodways Alliance, and how he helped create the Emmy Award-winning show on the SEC Network, True South. It's a thoughtful conversation about writing, food, memory, identity, and what it means to love a place enough to tell the truth about it.
8 Oct 2026
The Dream Didn't Leave: Elsie's Country Comeback
Elsie's music career has never followed a straight line. After winning the Country Showdown, building momentum as an artist, and then stepping away to grow her family through an incredibly difficult season, she wondered whether the dream had passed her by. In this episode of Moore on That, Elsie shares how motherhood, faith, and a renewed sense of purpose brought her back to music—and eventually onto the stage at America's Got Talent.
22 Sept 2026
Eight World Records, a Business, and Motherhood
Skye Bailey has built a life that sounds almost made up: co-founding a creative agency, traveling the world for production work, raising a family, and holding eight spearfishing world records—including one she broke while pregnant. In this episode of Moore on That, Skye shares how a love of the water became an unexpected passion, how she took the leap into entrepreneurship, and why she refuses to believe motherhood means giving up the things that make you feel most like yourself.
8 Sept 2026
How Papa Mississippi Became One of the State's Best Storytellers
Brett Kenyon never planned to become the face of a Mississippi history account. What started as an experiment in social media storytelling turned into Papa Mississippi, where forgotten history, strange facts, and a genuine love for the state have attracted a growing audience. In this episode of Moore on That, Brett talks about accidentally finding his niche, researching the stories passed down through generations, and why he feels a responsibility to tell Mississippi's story honestly—both the good and the complicated.
25 Aug 2026
From Postpartum Depression to Punchlines
Mary Ryan Brown didn't stumble into comedy by accident. After years of writing, teaching, and navigating postpartum depression, she found her way to an open mic and discovered a new way to process life. In this episode of Moore on That, Mary Ryan talks about the discipline behind standup, building a touring comedy career, creating viral characters online, and why making people laugh is much more serious work than it looks.
11 Aug 2026
Back to the Basics with Kelly Love of Branch Basics
What if the products meant to keep your home clean were quietly working against your health? In this episode of Moore on That, Kelly Love shares how her personal wellness journey led to co-founding Branch Basics, a company built around simplifying the home and reducing everyday chemical exposure. Kelly shares about growing the brand, reaching major retailers, and why healthier living does not have to come from fear, perfection, or changing everything overnight.
28 Jul 2026
Painting, Passion, and Hometown with Adam Trest
Adam Trest's story is about more than becoming a successful artist. It's about learning to create a full life over a convenient one. In this episode of Moore on That, Adam talks with Emily Moore and Will Caves about leaving architecture behind, finding his unique identity as an artist, building a creative career in Laurel, and discovering that success can look a lot like community, family, meaningful work, and the freedom to make what you love.
14 Jul 2026
From Mississippi to Top Chef
Chef Nick Wallace's story starts long before television appearances and restaurant menus. In this episode of Moore on That, he shares how growing up on a farm in Edwards, Mississippi, learning from his grandmother Miss Lennel, and cooking for family at a young age shaped the chef he became. It's a conversation about food as memory, food as craft, and the deep Southern roots behind a career that has taken him from Mississippi kitchens to national shows like Top Chef and Chopped.
30 Jun 2026
Travel and Motherhood with Mary Helen Law
Mary Helen Law has turned a love of travel into a thriving business built on thoughtful service, personal connection, and unforgettable experiences.
In this episode of Moore on That, she talks with Emily Moore and Will Caves about leaving her day job, growing a travel advisory business from the ground up, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and why helping families experience places like Disney through their children's eyes can be just as meaningful as planning luxury trips around the world.
16 Jun 2026
Pursuing More Than One Dream with Micheal Walley
Micheal Walley has built a career that doesn't fit neatly into one box, and that's exactly what makes this conversation so compelling. In this episode of Moore on That, he talks with Emily Moore and Will Caves about leading creative work at LifeWay, producing large-scale student events, chasing acting opportunities in Nashville, and learning how to hold a practical career and artistic ambition at the same time. It's an honest conversation about talent, timing, and refusing to believe you only get one version of your life.
2 Jun 2026
Something's Brewing: How Jackson's Only Brewery Came To Be
Jackson was the only capital city in the entire country without a brewery until Fertile Ground Beer Co. came along. In this episode of Moore on That, brewery owners Matthew McLaughlin and Conner Reeves share how a bold idea became a beloved Jackson gathering place. From naming the brand and shaping the space to finding the right brewer and creating beer that feels approachable and high-quality, this conversation is all about vision, risk, and building something the city could truly claim as its own.
19 May 2026
Books, Business, and Building an Ordinary Life
Annie B. Jones has built a life around stories, but this conversation is about much more than books. In this episode of Moore on That, Annie joins Emily Moore and Will Caves to talk about owning The Bookshelf (a bookshop in Thomasville, Georgia), writing Ordinary Time, chasing creative work with intention, and building a meaningful life. Annie shares about what it means to stay when it feels like everyone is leaving to follow their dreams, and how staying can be just as beautiful, fulfilling, and full of adventure.
5 May 2026
Being In the Room Where it Happens with Paige Bennett-Primke
Paige Bennett-Primke has done it all – from working in Silicon Valley at the start of Facebook, Twitter and so many other apps that shape our world today to helping guide the future of tech in New Orleans. Paige shares her remarkable career path and reflects on motherhood, leadership, and the importance of advocating for other women in the workplace. This episode is full of wisdom on taking chances, speaking up, and making room for both ambition and family.
21 Apr 2026
LandonTalks: From Sensational Southern Content Creator to Stand-up Comedian
What happens when a natural storyteller stops overthinking and starts posting? In this episode of Moore on That, Emily Moore and Will Caves sit down with Landon Bryant, known online as Landon Talks, to talk about growing up in Laurel, finding a creative niche online, building an audience through authenticity, and turning Southern observations into books, live shows, and a career that keeps getting bigger.
7 Apr 2026
46 Days Alone: Rowing the Atlantic with Taryn Smith
What makes someone decide to row across the Atlantic alone with no prior rowing experience? In this episode of Moore on That, Emily Moore and Will Caves sit down with Taryn Smith to talk about the leap from ordinary life to extraordinary challenge, the mental and physical demands of 46 days at sea, and why fear can sometimes be the clearest sign that something is worth doing.
24 Mar 2026
When Slowing Down Becomes the Real Success
Kristen Ley is an entrepreneur, artist, and consultant. She owns Thimblepress, a stationery and gift boutique that's done collaborations with major brands like Target, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, and more. Her company grew extremely fast, even having products featured on Oprah and Good Morning America. A few years ago, Kristen started to experience burnout and began looking for ways to step back from the hustle. She began exploring a cleaner lifestyle, looking more intentionally at the foods she was consuming and the products she was using in her home. Since then, she's closed the Thimblepress storefront and adopted a slower, cleaner lifestyle, which she says has done wonders for her health and well-being. This was an inspiring and educational conversation that we can all learn from. Here's Moore on That with Kristen Ley!
24 Mar 2026
Forecasting Big Dreams with Brittany Bell
Brittany Bell knew she wanted to be a meteorologist ever since she was a small kid growing up in Tennessee. She never imagined her career would take her all the way to Good Morning America and World News Tonight. We discussed everything from chasing tornadoes to the importance of having a partner who supports your career to overcoming imposter syndrome. Brittany is humble, generous, and incredibly good at her job. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Here's Moore on That with Brittany Bell.
24 Mar 2026
Welcome to Moore on That: Meet Emily Moore and Will Caves
Get to know your hosts! Moore Media Group Founder, Emily Moore, and COO, Will Caves, talk about how Moore Media Group came to be and how they ended up launching the Moore on That Podcast. They discuss their hopes for this new endeavor and also share some fun facts and quirks about themselves. Here's Moore on That with Emily Moore and Will Caves.
3 Mar 2026
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