Episode 1,009: A Million Downloads & Flying from the Inside!

The Clay Edwards Show | Episode 1,009: A Million Downloads & Flying from the Inside!

 

Boom shakalaka boom! Welcome to The Clay Edwards Show, your unfiltered, no-sugar-added dose of reality radio! Hosted by award-winning podcaster Clay Edwards, this episode is a milestone celebration—nearing 1 million audio-only downloads on platforms like Apple, Spotify, and Podbean! Streaming worldwide on SaveJXN across Facebook, X, YouTube, and Rumble, and broadcasting live from 103.9 FM in Flora, Mississippi, Clay brings you raw, passionate talk that’s as real as it gets.

 

In this high-energy episode, Clay reflects on the journey to a million downloads, sharing his gratitude for listeners who’ve made this grassroots show a phenomenon. From a single video hitting 10 million views (that’s diamond status!) to building a platform free of puppet masters, Clay’s unbridled passion shines through. He gets personal, recounting how a 25-year-old Shinedown song, Fly from the Inside, inspired him this morning, blasting through his truck’s panoramic roof as he embraced the freedom of chasing his calling. Clay encourages listeners to let go of what’s holding them back, take accountability, and pursue what makes them happy—whether it’s a career pivot, a relationship reset, or a bold new dream.

 

The show dives into a serious topic: Mississippi’s death penalty, following the execution of Richard Gerald Jordan, the state’s longest-serving death row inmate. Clay, a staunch supporter of the death penalty for cold-blooded killers, sparks a debate on its effectiveness as a deterrent, the cost of appeals, and the risk of wrongful convictions. Listeners chime in via the Guns & Gear Text Line (769-241-1944) and YouTube chat, sharing nuanced takes, from calls for faster appeals to concerns about inconsistent sentencing.

 

In Hour 2, Clay welcomes Timothy White and Vnika Ward from the Youth Outreach Company, a nonprofit transforming lives in Jackson. Timothy, the founder, shares how his mission began with his daughter and grew into a program feeding 500 kids daily, offering tutoring, mentoring, and summer trips. Vnika, a 17-year-old youth advocate, steals the show with her inspiring story of hustle and accountability. From washing cars to learning budgeting and cooking, she’s defying stereotypes and planning a future in veterinary medicine at Mississippi State. Her wisdom—urging young people to take responsibility and not let adversity define them—earns praise from listeners, including a cover feature offer from The Mic Magazine’s Angela Buckner!

 

Clay challenges listeners to support the Youth Outreach Company at theyouthoutreachcompany.org, where $1 feeds a kid a meal, $500 feeds 500 kids for a day, or $10,000 covers a month. He donated $50 on-air—can you match or beat it? Plus, donations of $20+ earn a free car wash!

Why You Should Watch/Listen:

• Celebrate a million downloads with Clay’s raw, heartfelt reflections
• Join the debate on Mississippi’s death penalty—deterrent or outdated?
• Meet Vnika Ward, a rising star breaking barriers in Jackson
• Learn how to support the Youth Outreach Company’s mission to feed and mentor kids

Connect with Us:

• Subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, and follow SaveJXN on Facebook and X
• Tune in on 103.9 FM or at wyab.com
• Donate at theyouthoutreachcompany.org to feed Jackson’s kids!

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Recorded live on June 26, 2025, from Flora, Mississippi.