The Roundabout roundup Podcast

About The Roundabout roundup Podcast

Roundabouts have become a regular part of life in Hernando. Some folks like them. Some folks are still figuring them out. But one thing is certain, they have become a symbol of the growth and change happening in our city. That is exactly why we are launching a new local podcast called Roundabout Roundup. Roundabout Roundup will feature Ward 4 Alderman Chad Wicker and lifelong Hernando resident and local realtor Brian Couch. The idea is simple. Brian will gather questions directly from citizens about what is happening in Hernando city government, and we will sit down and talk through the issues. No spin. No talking points. Just straightforward conversation about the decisions being made and how they affect our community. In a time when it often feels like people are talking at each other instead of talking with each other, this podcast is meant to create a place for open dialogue, transparency, and facts. Episodes will typically air the Thursday or Friday after each Board of Aldermen meeting. Some episodes may be short. Others may run longer depending on what is going on in the city. If you have a question you would like Brian to ask, send it to: chad@chadwickerms.com (mailto:chad@chadwickerms.com) We look forward to hearing from you and hope Roundabout Roundup becomes a helpful way for our community to stay informed about what is happening in Hernando.

Publisher

Roundaboutroundup

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Mar 2026

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 14 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Short and Sweet

   Hosts Chad and Brian discuss the key outcomes of the October 6th Hernando Board of Alderman meeting in this concise episode.

2. 

   17 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Who wants a Big Mac?

   Host Brian and Guest Chad discuss the city's budget, AI chatbots, opioid funds, and a new McDonald's in this interview episode.

3. 

   3 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Great Hernando Budget Debate

   Hosts Chad Wicker and Brian Couch interview a guest about the Hernando Board of Alderman's budget debate and other key city decisions.

4. 

   20 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Weed, Witches, and Arithmetic

   Hosts Brian and Chad interview guests about Hernando's utility audit, a parade request, a marijuana dispensary, and the city's budget.

5. 

   6 Aug 2026

   I want a turning lane and I want it now?

   Host Brian and Host Chad discuss Hernando's utility budget, golf cart ordinances, and school traffic during an interview about the latest Board of Alderman meeting.

6. 

   23 Jul 2026

   Did someone say DCURA?

   Host Brian and Chad discuss the Hernando Board of Alderman meeting, covering planning director resignation, paving, insurance, and downtown development.

7. 

   9 Jul 2026

   MML conference story time

   Chad and Brian discuss Mississippi Municipal League Conference insights and Hernando Board of Aldermen meeting decisions impacting residents' future.

8. 

   18 Jun 2026

   The drones are coming

   Brian Couch and Chad Wicker discuss Hernando's future, covering street paving, rezoning, a forensic audit, public works, and Walmart's new drone delivery pilot program in this interview.

9. 

   5 Jun 2026

   Let there be lights

   Host Brian and Host Chad discuss Hernando High School Softball's championship win, a water project bid, and new lights for Kuykendall Park in this interview episode.

10. 

    21 May 2026

    Another Change Order?

    Hosts Brian and Chad discuss Hernando happenings, a new restaurant, and the May 19th Board of Alderman Meeting.

11. 

    7 May 2026

    Cinco de mayo Episode

    Host Brian Couch and guest Chad Wicker discuss key issues and decisions from the Hernando Board of Aldermen meeting, offering local insights into city growth and infrastructure.

12. 

    22 Apr 2026

    April Roundup

    This episode of The Roundabout Roundup Podcast offers a concise summary of April's key events and trends.

13. 

    21 Mar 2026

    Where is everyone?

    On this episode of The Roundabout Roundup, Host Brian and Chad breakdown the recent Board of Alderman meeting and answer the question of where all the alderman were.

14. 

    5 Mar 2026

    Roundabout Roundup Episode 1

    Roundabouts have become a regular part of life in Hernando. Some folks like them. Some folks are still figuring them out. But one thing is certain, they have become a symbol of the growth and change happening in our city. That is exactly why we are launching a new local podcast called Roundabout Roundup. Roundabout Roundup will feature Ward 4 Alderman Chad Wicker and lifelong Hernando resident and local realtor Brian Couch. The idea is simple. Brian will gather questions directly from citizens about what is happening in Hernando city government, and we will sit down and talk through the issues. No spin. No talking points. Just straightforward conversation about the decisions being made and how they affect our community. In a time when it often feels like people are talking at each other instead of talking with each other, this podcast is meant to create a place for open dialogue, transparency, and facts. Episodes will typically air the Thursday or Friday after each Board of Aldermen meeting. Some episodes may be short. Others may run longer depending on what is going on in the city. If you have a question you would like Brian to ask, send it to: chad@chadwickerms.com We look forward to hearing from you and hope Roundabout Roundup becomes a helpful way for our community to stay informed about what is happening in Hernando.

Inside a recent episode

Short and Sweet

Published 8 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yeah, so what we do, you know, our fiscal year ended September 30th, and so the mayor had a list of budget amendments where maybe we spent more money in a line item and not as much that we budgeted in a different line item. So he takes that money out of that line item to cover the overture. And so it was, you know, that's what the budget amendments were. So we had that on there. Okay. Okay. Well, this may end up being the shortest podcast in the history of podcasts. I'm trying to think if there's anything else. Some people may want to know what the Northwest Mississippi Community College Pavilion at Renaissance Park is. […]

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