The Oxford Exxon Podcast

8/16/18: Inside the making of the new Ole Miss mascot

Chase Parham and Neal McCready have a guest-packed show on this edition of the Oxford Exxon Podcast. First up is Ole Miss Deputy Athletics Director Michael Thompson, who gives insight into the entire mascot process and also explains how the landshark logos will be incorporated into the Ole Miss brand. Michael also tells how quickly more merchandise will be available.

Then, Jeffrey Wright makes his weekly appearance to talk about Major League Baseball, the Maryland tragedy and much more.

8/15/18: Podcast hijinks in post-Madonna era

Chase Parham and Neal McCready go through Neal's morning for attention from a female with the same name as another "famous" person, and then Neal needs the audio version of a song that no one else really remembers. They talk with Missouri Rivals.com publisher Gabe DeArmond about a number of topics including the PGA Championship, the situations at Maryland and Ohio State and much more. 

8/14/18: Chad Kelly's present and future in Denver

Chase Parham and Neal McCready talk Ole Miss fall camp storylines including the emergence of young linebackers and how the running game needs key improvement despite the loss of Jordan Wilkins. Then, they speak with Denver Post Broncos beat writer Kyle Fredrickson about Chad Kelly's promotion to second team with Denver and how the Broncos may handle the back-up quarterback position with Kelly, Paxton Lynch or a veteran from outside the organization.

8/13/18: A shark, a Tiger and a bear, oh my!

Chase Parham and Neal McCready give their thoughts on the Ole Miss mascot situation and grade the administration on the Tony the landshark rollout. They also discuss Tiger Woods' run into contention at the PGA Championship and how the mainstream sports fan is back into golf because of Woods. The close of the show features thoughts about Chad Kelly and more. 

8/9/18: NCAA passes more illogical rules

Chase Parham and Neal McCready open with some Ole Miss basketball thoughts following the loss in Canada on Wednesday and then delve into the new NCAA legislation passed Wednesday that gives more power to the organization and is another move in the direction away from players and coaches getting a fair shake. Then they talk with Jeffrey Wright about the NCAA, the LeBron James school coverage and much more. 

8/8/18: Mailbag and fall camp observations

Chase Parham and Neal McCready go through some fall camp observations, and Neal discusses how time goes by quickly as his daughter begins her senior year of high school. Then they go through mailbag questions from subscribers including buy/sell for the season and more.

8/7/18: Kermit Davis

Chase Parham and Neal McCready discuss some upcoming events and talk about the football practice that is open to the media on Tuesday. Then they visit with Kermit Davis, who is in Canada with his team. The Rebels are 2-0 on the Canada trip and play Carleton, which beat Cincinnati by 19 this week , on Wednesday. Davis offers early impressions and what he's seen from his team. Then Chase and Neal go on a bit of a soapbox to close the show. 

8/6/18: Food, football and Monday musings

Chase Parham and Neal McCready discuss a food conversation that overtook the RebelGrove.com message board on Sunday night and then turn that into a conversation about Neal's overall temperament recently. They also hit on multiple Ole Miss football observations and how some coaches are more palatable because of the Urban Meyer situation. 

8/3/18: Terrence Metcalf

Chase Parham and Neal McCready provide impressions from Ole Miss football media day and look ahead to fall camp. Then they visit with former Ole Miss and NFL offensive lineman Terrence Metcalf about his coaching career, how he handles being a dad/advice giver to his son, D.K. Metcalf, and his schedule this fall as he will be between Oxford and Pearl River. They finish the show with the Ohio State mess, Bobby Wahl's debut with the Mets and much more. 

8/2/18: Jeffrey Wright

Chase Parham and Neal McCready discuss the opening of Ole Miss fall camp and how other coaches can approach things in the wake of the Urban Meyer situation. Then they go more in-depth on Meyer with Jeffrey Wright's weekly visit. Then, it's a look at the players most in need of quality camps.