The Local Yokel's Podcast

About The Local Yokel's Podcast

The Local Yokel’s Podcast brings the stories of DeSoto County businesses and nonprofits straight to the community, helping them shine and grow. Through conversations that cover each business's journey, purpose, and impact, we dive into the "who, what, and why" behind local ventures, offering listeners insight into how to connect, get involved, and support their local economy. Tune in for inspiring stories, marketplace education, and a guide to finding these hometown gems right in your backyard.

Publisher

The Local Yokel's Podcast

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

16 Nov 2024

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

80 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Jeepers for St. Jude: October 24 Jeeps & Broncos Show at the DeSoto County Agri-Ed Center

   Neil Colley from the Local Yokel’s podcast welcomes April Veale and Heather Stricklen to discuss Jeepers for St. Jude, a volunteer-run fundraiser supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where donations go directly to St. Jude with no overhead. They share how the effort began in 2016, paused during COVID, and returned with renewed momentum, raising $65,000 in 2019, then $12,000 in 2024 and $15,000 the following year. They promote the Jeeps & Broncos Show on October 24 at the DeSoto County Agri-Ed Center on Starlanding Rd, open 10:00–2:00, with $10 admission, VIP packages, T-shirts, raffle items, and food trucks. Neil also reminds listeners about the Fancy Nancy Foundation’s October 17 car show in Walls, MS, raising funds for House of Grace and giving away a Jeep. Donate to Jeepers for St. Jude - https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=4688714&fr_id=162728&pg=personal (https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=4688714&fr_id=162728&pg=personal) A reminder to buy Jeep giveaway tickets at fancynancyfoundation.com (http://fancynancyfoundation.com) to benefit House of Grace and domestic violence survivors, and thanks sponsors including MSJ Off Road, Roof Works, Spider Off Road, Rough Country, and Duck Worthy Inc. This podcast is Sponsored by Roofworks http://RoofworksMidsouth.com (http://RoofworksMidsouth.com) You can reach us at TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com (mailto:TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com) You can find the Local Yokel’s Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting (https://www.facebook.com/shelbyrowproductions)

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Feed My Lambs Weekend Meal Ministry: Calie Moore & LaJuanna Beasley

   The Local Yokel’s Podcast welcomes Calie Moore and LaJuanna Beasley to discuss the Feed My Lambs (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573815966192) Backpack Weekend Meal Ministry, a volunteer-run program started by Calie’s mother, Jennifer, with help from Ms. Billie Wilhite at Minor Memorial Methodist Church (https://www.facebook.com/minormemorial) in Walls, Mississippi. The ministry provides weekend breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for students at Walls Elementary and Lake Cormorant Elementary, with schools identifying recipients anonymously, and it has grown to around 150 kids per weekend while needs are rising due to higher costs. Neil promotes upcoming fundraisers: the Oct. 17 event at 6120 Goodman Rd (car show, BBQ Boston butts, vendors/crafts, swap meet, kids activities) benefiting Feed My Lambs, plus a Jeep raffle for House of Grace with $20 tickets via fancynancyfoundation.com (http://fancynancyfoundation.com). They also mention the church Fall Festival on Oct. 3 and ways to volunteer or donate. A reminder to buy Jeep giveaway tickets at fancynancyfoundation.com (http://fancynancyfoundation.com) to benefit House of Grace and domestic violence survivors, and thanks sponsors including MSJ Off Road, Roof Works, Spider Off Road, Rough Country, and Stuck Worthy Inc. This podcast is Sponsored by Roofworks http://RoofworksMidsouth.com (http://RoofworksMidsouth.com) You can reach us at TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com (mailto:TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com) You can find the Local Yokel’s Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting (https://www.facebook.com/shelbyrowproductions)

3. 

   11 Sept 2026

   Memphis Street Rods: 25th Anniversary Charity Car Show at the Landers Center (Sept 17–19)

   On the Local Yokels Podcast, Neil welcomes Memphis Street Rods President Johnnie Hylander and Vice President David Bradshaw to promote the club’s 25th anniversary charity car show at the Landers Center in DeSoto County, running Sept. 17–19 (Thu noon–dark, Fri 8–dark, Sat 8–3 with awards at 3). The show is free for spectators, $35 to enter a vehicle for all three days, features a large swap meet with vendors, about 10 food trucks, indoor restrooms and cooling access, a Friday-night outdoor set by The Boomers, and on-site security at night; RV overnight parking is not allowed. The club says all proceeds go to multiple local charities and notes sponsor support from Landers Center/Landers Auto Group. Car Show - memphisstreetrods.org (http://memphisstreetrods.org) A reminder to buy Jeep giveaway tickets at fancynancyfoundation.com (http://fancynancyfoundation.com) to benefit House of Grace and domestic violence survivors, and thanks sponsors including MSJ Off Road, Roof Works, Spider Off Road, Rough Country, and Stuck Worthy Inc. This podcast is Sponsored by Roofworks http://RoofworksMidsouth.com (http://RoofworksMidsouth.com) You can reach us at TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com (mailto:TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com) You can find the Local Yokel’s Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting (https://www.facebook.com/shelbyrowproductions)

Who has been a guest on The Local Yokel's Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jenna Kern
• David Vincent
• Jon Stevenson
• Betsy Bailey
• Matai'z Polynesian Grill

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

56,065

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

0

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Books guests

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