Co-hosts Lauren McLendon and Marcus Black welcome Greg and Hayden Drumwright to the Hype Highlights Podcast to discuss the Gatorade Fieldhouse in Hernando, a 60,000-square-foot youth sports facility. Greg explains the partnership naming rights with Gatorade/Pepsi and outlines the building’s offerings, including baseball/softball space, strength and conditioning, athlete recovery (Zival), and Hayden’s Net District for basketball and pickleball. Hayden details open gym, the Net Academy skills program, and a focus on confidence, fundamentals, work ethic, and sportsmanship, while Greg highlights teaching teamwork and life skills. They share unique features like reclaimed courts and equipment from programs such as Georgia, Memphis, Clemson, and others, describe an active and welcoming pickleball community, announce new rec cheer led by Hayden’s wife Karlee, and provide contact info via @‌thenetdistrict on Facebook and the Gatorade Fieldhouse website - fieldhousecomplex.com

Sponsored in part by Electrical Repair and Installation and Brandon Vanderburg at Shelter Insurance

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Produced by Derrick Michaud at SRP Studios Podcasting

On The Real Hernando podcast, Derrick spotlights Mid-South Academy for Children’s Theatrics (MSACT), a youth-focused nonprofit expanding children’s access to performing arts through after-school programs, homeschool courses, summer workshops, and productions. Founder and executive director Daphne Cox, treasurer Lindsay Spencer, and secretary Susan Zeringue discuss their upcoming Disney’s Frozen Jr. performances November 6–8 at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts at Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, featuring a 34-kid cast ages 8–18, intensive rehearsals, and ticketing via the MSACT website, www.msact.org, or at the door. They share how theater builds confidence, teamwork, and life skills, outline board roles, explain production costs and licensing/royalties, and preview December student shows including Grimm Brothers Spectaculathon, Winnie the Pooh Kids, The Velveteen Rabbit, Annie Kids, and High School Musical Jr., while emphasizing the need for sponsors, donations, volunteers, and a permanent rehearsal/performance space.

Sponsored in part by Electrical Repair and Installation and Brandon Vanderburg at Shelter Insurance

The Real Hernando is on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

How YoBro Coffee Began with Faith, Community & Entrepreneurship in Hernando

In this HYPE Highlights episode, the hosts Dr. Danton Dye and Lauren McLendon welcome Nate and Whitney Russell of Yo Bro Coffee Co. and discuss how the Hernando couple went from dreaming in their kitchen to opening a coffee shop within a year. They share how the name and mission were formed around Romans 12:1, how they paused when they weren’t aligned, and how a pivotal dinner conversation led to a full commitment. The conversation highlights community support, including mentorship and equipment help from Tina Tatum of Coffee Central, construction help from Tim Marsh, and lessons learned about training, humility, avoiding “analysis paralysis,” and focusing on their mission: serve great coffee, encourage community, and enjoy the beauty of life. They also share Yo Bro’s location, hours, and favorite drinks.

www.yobrocoffee.com

Sponsored in part by Electrical Repair and Installation and Brandon Vanderburg at Shelter Insurance

Interested in joining HYPE? Go to hernandoms.org or call the Hernando Chamber office at 662-429-9055

HYPE Highlights is a podcast partnership with The Real Hernando and SRP Studios Podcasting

Follow the pod at TheRealHernando.com for YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok

Produced by Derrick Michaud at SRP Studios Podcasting