The Boardroom Podcast
The boardroom podcast is a comprehensive review of local government in Hernando, MS and the surrounding areas. The show will feature a discussion by two sitting Hernando Alderman regarding issues in front of the board, interviews with local government leaders, and a questions and answer segment. The goal of this podcast is to provide information and perspective on the issues facing Hernando.
Episodes

Thursday Jun 18, 2026
Thursday Jun 18, 2026
On this episode of The Roundabout Roundup, Brian Couch and Chad Wicker break down the June 16 meeting of the Hernando Board of Aldermen and discuss several issues that will impact the city’s future.
Topics include upcoming street paving projects and what residents can expect in the years ahead, a proposed rezoning request at Highway 51 and Star Landing Road, the latest developments in the forensic audit of the Utility Fund, and a reorganization plan for the Public Works Department.
The episode also covers a major economic development announcement as Walmart has selected Hernando as a pilot location for its new drone delivery program, placing the city at the forefront of emerging retail technology.
Whether you’re interested in local government, city growth, infrastructure, or the decisions shaping Hernando’s future, this episode provides an inside look at the discussions taking place at City Hall.

Friday Jun 05, 2026
Friday Jun 05, 2026
On this episode of the Roundabout Roundup, Brian and Chad breakdown the June 2nd Hernando Board of Alderman meeting. Items discuss include the recognition of the Hernando High School Softball for winning the 7A State Championship, bidding out a water project, and approval of a change order to install lights at Kuykendall Park. Like and subscribe to the podcast.

Wednesday May 20, 2026
Wednesday May 20, 2026
On the latest episode of the Roundabout roundup, Brian and Chad catch you up on what’s going on in Hernando, break a new restaurant coming to town, and highlight the May 19th Hernando Board of Alderman Meeting.

Thursday May 07, 2026
Thursday May 07, 2026
On the fourth episode of Roundabout Roundup, Brian Couch and Chad Wicker break down the key issues and major discussions from the May 5 meeting of the Hernando Board of Aldermen, broadcasting live from Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant. The conversation covers city business, current projects, growth and infrastructure challenges, and the decisions shaping Hernando’s future. If you want a straightforward, local perspective on what is happening in city government, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
On this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, Chad Wicker and Brian Couch introduce their new community-focused show, Roundabout Roundup. They break down the latest Hernando Board of Aldermen meeting, share insight on key local issues, and hint at a few new business developments that could be coming to Hernando. It is a conversation built around transparency, local leadership, and keeping citizens informed. We hope you enjoy the episode.

Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Ben returns to podcast and discusses the recent board of alderman meeting and the his solution for the issues with the city’s utility fund.

Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
On this special episode of the boardroom podcast, host Chad Wicker sits down with John Williams for a candid conversation the City of Hernando’s Utility Fund and the recent budget challenges facing the fund. John has been outspoken on social media and has not held back in his criticism of Chad and the other Board of Alderman, so some may find his appearance surprising.
That is exactly the point.
It is time in the country to stop talking at people and starting talking to them. This episode brings different perspectives to the table, asks hard questions, and focuses on facts, accountability, and what comes next. Enjoy the conversation.

Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
On this episode of the boardroom podcast, Host Chad Wicker digs into the recent disclosures of a large deficit in the utility fund.

Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
on this episode of the boardroom podcast, Chad hosts the show solo and discusses the 12/2,12/16, and 1/6 Hernando Board of Alderman Meeting and the start of the Mississippi legislative session with some keys topics that will front and center.

Friday Nov 21, 2025
Friday Nov 21, 2025
On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast the guys talk about the recent Hernando Board of Alderman meeting, the upcoming Dickens of Christmas event in Hernando, among other topics.









