In this episode of Breaking Bread with Stafford Shurden, I sit down with Dakota Greer, better known as The Apizza Guy. Originally from Grenada and now based in Oxford, Dakota started out reviewing pizza but quickly built a follo...

In this episode of Breaking Bread, Stafford sits down with Brian Hadad, one of Mississippi’s most recognizable voices in sports media. Known for his work covering Mississippi State athletics, Brian has built a reputation for thoug...

In this episode of Breaking Bread, I sit down with my good friend Bart Davis, owner of 360 Marketing and the FloBama in Florence, Alabama AKA the Shoals. Bart and I met at a Whiskey & Wisdom event in Nashville, and we quickly realized we sh...

James Downs is a true creative in every sense of the word. From sketching original furniture designs by hand to building the finished piece himself, he lives at the intersection of craftsmanship and imagination. James has upholstered furniture ...

Matt Wyatt is a former Mississippi State quarterback who played for the Bulldogs from 1996 to 1999, Matt  was right in the middle of one of the most important eras in Mississippi State football history. During the 1998 season, Mis...

On this episode of Breaking Bread, I sit down with Hayes Dent, a Republican strategist and lobbyist from Yazoo City, Mississippi, and one of the most fascinating political minds I’ve ever met.Hayes has lived a lifetime of history. While...

In Episode 16 of Breaking Bread, Stafford sits down once again with good friend, mentor, and serial entrepreneur Will Bradham. Will returns to the podcast to talk candidly about business, life, and the everyday realities of building companies i...

Matt Callahan aka Matt's Adventures is a social media influencer that made his name as the Brisket King but has branched out into lots of content most notably his take on the 6.5 Creedmoor. 

Roy Waldrup is a local Drew, Mississippi farmer who spent his teenage years in the Alaskan Bush hunting and trapping. His family and the Shurden's have been friends for a long time. Roy is also one of the best storytellers I know. 

Chis Lynn grew up on the Mississippi River in Vicksburg hunting and fishing with his father and selling the fish they caught on the weekend. Now Chris makes a living on social media and is famous for his line, "y'all get up and do something".&n...

David Ellis aka Yawt Yawt. On any given week he might be setting traps, tracking hogs or beavers, heading into the woods under thermal scopes  all with grit, and respect for the land..But he’s more than a trapper. He’s a man of fait...

Episode 11: Feeding Mississippi with Martha Allen Price of Extra Table In this episode, Stafford sits down with Martha Allen Price, Executive Director of Extra Table, a Mississippi-based nonprofit dedicated to fighting ...

A singular, delightfully idiosyncratic voice in the world of comedy, Mary Ryan Brown is a wife, mother, writer, and comedian who leaves no moment unexamined. She’s a one-of-a-kind act known across social media for her characters and...

Episode 9: Duck Bands & Cotton Rows – A Conversation with Tucker MillerIn this episode of Breaking Bread, Stafford sits down with a true Delta legend—Tucker Miller from right here in Drew, Mississippi. Tucker’s a world-renowned duck...

 In this episode of Breaking Bread with Stafford Shurden, we sit down with Ryan Biles, an architect and community developer from Lonoke, Arkansas. As the owner of Kudzu Collective, Ryan is dedicated to designing spaces that foster...

 Jay Bradley is a seasoned entrepreneur, dynamic speaker, and business strategist. As the former owner of the iconic Cowbells Bar in Starkville, MS, and the founder of Roofnuts, Jay has built a reputation for turning businesses into thrivi...

Don Joe and his brother Wally owned the best reviewed restaurant in the south for years, KCs. 

Mike Ellis is a Musician and retired farmer. Mike Ellis and the Hometown Band have been a staple of Mississippi Delta Music for 60 years. 

Jenny Smith aka Mississippi Memaw is a social media influencer with millions of views. She went viral for ordering pickles in her Dr. Pepper at Sonic landing in the top 10 most searched things on Google for 2024. She is loved for her down to ea...

This was such a fun episode for me as a restaurant guy. Robert is a salt of the earth all around good man and I feel inspired just by being around him. Robert has written 13 books and owns several restaurants including, Crescent City Grill, Tab...

Dr. Michael Manning is both a Doctor and serial entrepreneur. Dr. Manning co owns several clinics including the Men's  Clinic in Madison, MS. He is also a land developer and owns the property where the Half Shell Oyster House is located in...

What happens when a serial entrepreneur with over 160 employees prefers a cheeseburger over renowned barbecue?  Our meal on this episode is from Abe's BBQ in Clarksdale and has been open since 1924! Join us as we share a meal with my dear ...