In this episode of The Mike Stone Show: Music, Stories, and Conversations, I sit down with a true legend of college baseball — Coach Wilbert Ellis. For more than four decades at Grambling State University, Coach Ellis helped shape not just a winning program, but generations of young men.

With over 700 career victories, multiple Southwestern Athletic Conference championships, and three NCAA Tournament appearances, his impact on the game is undeniable. But beyond the numbers, this conversation reveals the heart of the man — his mentorship, his faith, his loyalty to Grambling, and his deep love for the players he guided both on and off the field.

We talk about the early days, the championship seasons, the major leaguers who came through his program, and the lessons that matter far beyond the diamond. It’s a conversation about leadership, legacy, and the quiet strength of a man who gave his life to a university and a community.

Settle in — this is more than baseball. This is history, wisdom, and a story worth hearing.

In this episode of The Mike Stone Show: Music, Stories, and Conversations, Mike sits down with veteran sports journalist Nico Van Thyn for a heartfelt and insightful conversation.

Nico reflects on his journey from Amsterdam to America, his 45-year career in sportswriting, and the personal experiences that shaped his life beyond the headlines.

This episode includes discussion of Holocaust history and real-life acts of violence. Listener discretion is advised. These stories are shared to inform and enlighten, not to sensationalize.

In this episode of The Mike Stone Show: Music, Stories, and Conversations, Mike sits down with Chief Bill Landry, former Chief of the Gonzales Police Department and a fellow FBI National Academy classmate.

Chief Landry shares candid reflections from a lifetime in law enforcement — stories of leadership, tough decisions, real-world challenges, and the human side behind the badge. Drawing from decades of experience, he offers insight into duty, integrity, and the calling to serve.

This episode includes discussion of real-life violence and sensitive material. Listener discretion is advised. These stories are shared to inform and enlighten, not to sensationalize.