
Wildcat Radio
Host Chuck Abadie highlights events and news from Pearl River Community College across all three campuses in south Mississippi.
Visit prcc.edu for information and news.
Episodes
13 episodes
Game On: Inside PRCC’s New E-Sports Program
This fall, PRCC adds two new sports—archery and E-Sports—and Coach River Roderick is here to tell us all about the latter. From Division III play to national competition plans, scholarships for players, and the impressive tech setup...
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Episode 159
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20:32

Curtain Up: A New Season at the Brownstone Center
Dr. Trevor Hunt, Director of the Brownstone Center for the Arts, joins Chuck Abadie to preview the 13th season of events at this beloved performing arts venue. From the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra to Little Shop of Horrors, this yea...
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Episode 158
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19:50

Gearing Up for Fall: What’s New at PRCC
As the fall semester nears, Alexx Kennedy joins the Wildcat Radio Show to talk about all things new at Pearl River. From a growing on-campus community to state-of-the-art learning spaces and student activities, it’s a can’t-miss con...
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Episode 157
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19:50

Roping Gold: PRCC’s National Champion Tells Her Story
Coach Frank Graves and standout athlete Kate Eiland join Chuck Abadie on the Wildcat Radio Show to celebrate a record-breaking season for PRCC Rodeo. Learn how a tight-knit team, countless hours of practice, and a trusted h...
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Episode 156
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19:50

A Wildcat Through and Through: Coach Avalon Talks Legacy and Leadership
PRCC's new Athletic Director Michael Avalon sits down with Chuck Abadie to reflect on a historic baseball season, the future of Wildcat athletics, and the upcoming PRCC Sports Hall of Fame event. Hear how Coach Avalon plans to lead 13 athl...
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Episode 155
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19:54

More Than Mowers: Inside PRCC’s Landscape Management Program
Landscaping is more than lawns—it's science, strategy, and serious career potential. In this episode of Wildcat Radio, Mike Keith, instructor at PRCC and former owner of a successful landscape company, explains how students gain rea...
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Episode 154
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19:50

More Than Relaxation: The Healthcare Role of Massage Therapy
Shannon Scharwath-Busby explains how licensed massage therapists play a critical role in patient care and rehabilitation.From state board requirements to student success stories, this episode offers a full look at how the program is prep...
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Episode 153
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19:50

A Better Way to Enroll: PRCC’s Student-Centered Approach
PRCC is making it easier for students to start strong. In this episode of Wildcat Radio, Dr. Dalton Spiers joins host Chuck Abadie to explain the vision behind the college’s newly launched enrollment centers, now open across all thr...
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Episode 151
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19:50

Fall Preview & One-Stop Summer Solutions at PRCC
PRCC’s Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Alexx Kennedy, joins host Chuck Abadie to share what’s new and exciting for Fall 2025! From hands-on programs like Landscape Management and Hydrography to the ease of Wildca...
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19:50

Real Skills, Real Jobs: New Workforce Pathways
In this episode, Chuck Abadie chats with Rebekah Jackson about how PRCC is serious about workforce education. From the fall’s Structural Fitting course to 6–18 month online certificate programs and high school short...
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Episode 149
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19:50

Accreditation, Careers, and Clinicals: Diagnostic Medical Sonography at PRCC
In this episode, Micki Jo Robertson joins host Chuck Abadie to discuss the journey from launching the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program in 2022 to earning full accreditation in 2024. They also explore how the program equips ...
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Episode 148
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19:50

Excellence in Action: Honors, Awards, and a Look Ahead
On this episode of the Wildcat Radio Show, Dr. Ryan Ruckel breaks down an award-winning year for PRCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapters. Hear how students earned top national honors, developed leadership skills, and even brought academic r...
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Episode 147
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19:50

Beyond the Field: New Sports, New Opportunities
Join host Chuck Abadie as he chats with Coaches Brandon Butler (archery) and River Roderick (e-sports) about launching two brand-new sports programs at Pearl River. The coaches share their vision for these year-round programs, talk ...
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Episode 146
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19:50
