Rough Draft Hattiesburg is proud to present this episode with the one and only Tony Lymon. James and Holley discuss music, art, life, design, and more with Tony, who is a multi-talented drummer, instructor, artist, coffee roaster... Trust us, he does it all! This long awaited episode is a true example of why we do this show. Tony is an inspiration and truly a gift to the city of Hattiesburg. Listen in!

In this episode James and Holley sit down with entrepreneur Colby Farris and mycologist Lauren Romine of Slow Poke Farms. Slow Poke is a new business venture in Hattiesburg that provides culinary mushrooms for local businesses and restaurants. So much to learn from this dynamic duo. Look out for Slow Poke mushrooms on menus all around the Hattiesburg area! Music for the episode provided by Tyler Tisdale.

Do not miss this hilarious and inspiring episode featuring singer songwriter Drew Young. Young is a Hattiesburg transplant with huge dreams for the music world. Don't miss his songs "Christmas Time in Mississippi" and "Christmas Morning," which will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit. Be sure to check out his Christmas album on all streaming services!

Andrea Kostyal is a Hungarian born artist living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Her public art can be seen around the city of Hattiesburg in the form of two large murals and three utility boxes. She is also the curator of Singing River Arts Studio and is a part of many arts groups and programs throughout the area. Her art can be described as ethereal or dreamlike surrealism. Music for the episode provided by Ri Warldow of Monster Strut with original songs "Apparition Waltz" and "Squeezed Into Your Shirt."

In this episode of Rough Draft Hattiesburg, James and Holley sit down with Olivia Miley of Olivia Miley Events. Weddings are... complicated. But Olivia makes it look easy! Music for the episode provided by Holley Rumbarger with original songs "Make it Quick" and "Facing the Music."

James and Holley sit down with chef and entrepreneur Jeremy Knoffke of Southern Prohibition to talk about his experience in the culinary industry. Knoffke expounds upon what it takes to be a head chef and design culinary experiences for the public as well as tells all about his newest restaurant endeavor, Big Trouble, opening soon in downtown Hattiesburg. Music for the episode provided by local Hattiesburg based band, MS Paint.

Holley and James sit down with mover and shaker, Chad Edmondson as he revitalizes the 4th Street corridor as a developer. Chad has recently brought numerous new businesses to the city of Hattiesburg and doesn't plan to stop there! Listen in to see some of what's in store for the Hub City! Music for the episode provided by local crooner Stephen Wade Scott with original songs, "Carried Away" and "Freckles."

She's more than just a "funny girl." She's downright hilarious and brilliant! James and Holley kick of season 4 of Rough Draft Hattiesburg with comedian and writer, Mary Ryan Brown; a hattiesburg native and USM grad. Music for the episode provided by Naomi Taylor of Jackson, Mississippi with original songs, "Take Care" and "Under Pressure."

On this very special Back to School episode of Rough Draft Hattiesburg, we journey to the gallery of Professor Jim Meade of the University of Southern Mississippi. With colleague Janet Gorzegno. We discuss Meade's 50+ years of drawing at USM, his ongoing art exhibit in Hurst Hall, and more. Music for the episode provided by Thomas jackson (previous student of Jim Meade) with songs "Bang!" and "78rpm Blues."

James and Holley travel to New Orleans, Louisiana for an unforgettable episode with Hattiesburg born Patrick Weathers. Patrick is a musician, actor, and comedian who was cast on Saturday Night Live from 1980-1981. Included in the episode are Patrick's original songs, "The Queen of Tupelo" and "Old Friends, Old Times." Weathers is now an art curator and manages several art galleries in New Orleans.