The Bell Ringer Podcast with Stan Bell

The Bell Ringer Podcast with Stan Bell

The lengendary Stan Bell...serving you well, pushing more power than a Duracell! Bringing you in-depth interviews and great moments from the show!

Episodes

October 8, 2025 67 mins
Stan's Special People Spotlight was Mr. Tyrone Dubose, Author and R&B Historian. He is from Cincinnati, Ohio and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
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Dress For Success--Memphis 

Mrs. Rhonda Treadwell, Executive Director 

Ms. Katrina Kimble, Program Manager 

Dr. Shameka Gibson, Program Manager of Business Mentorship
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Stan's Special People Spotlight on WDIA 

Guest(s) were Mr. Johnny Mosely, Founding Chairman of Citizens for Better Service, and Tennessee State Representative, Justin J. Pearson.

Both discussed all things MATA.
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Ms. Dolores Rivers, Interim Executive Director of the Memphis Shelby County Education Association
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Stan's Special People Spotlight Today:

Featured guest(s):

Southwest TN Community College.

Speakers were: Dr. Jose DaSilva, VP of Enrollment 

And...

Dr. Eddie Baker, Dean of Business 

Topic: Saluqi Days on Campus (Registration)
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Micheal Gardner & Teresa Cansler, Alcy Ball Development Corporation

They are assisting/educating potential homebuyers in the old Corry Jr. High neighborhood.
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July 5, 2025 55 mins
My guest today was young actor Master Jaylen Hunter, from Memphis.

Jaylen made his professional debut in Disneys' The Lion King. He portrayed "Young Simba". He also portrayed "Young Marlon" in MJ: The Musical.

WDIA's Stan Bell is having a blast with this interview
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My guest(s) today are the children of WDIA's living legend, Brother Ford Nelson. His daughter and son are in Memphis to celebrate their father's 100th birthday!
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June 28, 2025 38 mins
Stan's guest was the Honorable Paul Young, Mayor of Memphis.

This morning Stan asked the tough questions and also took some of the listeners' calls. The Mayor responded and more importantly--he listened.

Enjoy this interview and listen intently.
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Stan's Special People Spotlight guest(s) are Dr. Gina M. Stewart, Senior Pastor of Christ Missionary Baptist Church. She is celebrating 30 years today as Pastor and serving her community.

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WDIA's Stan Bell spoke with the newly elected Mayor of Horn Lake, MS. His name is the Honorable Jimmy Stokes. He is the first African-American Mayor to hold this office. He will be officially sworn-in July 1, 2025
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WDIA's Stan Bell spoke with Latasha Harris and Arika Williams with Memphis Medical District Collaborative.

This organization is helping 11th & 12th graders to get careers in the Healthcare field. They spoke with Stan about their 4th Career Launch Academy.
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WDIA's Stan Bell's special guest today was Deputy Keith Williams with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. He has been with the department for 28 years. He is presently over Corrections and is with the Detention Response Team. Additionally, he is also an instructor.

The topic is: Recruitment: Be your Brothers' Keeper.
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WDIA's Stan Bell, of the Morning Show, sat down with Allyson Smith and Constance Brown, Esq.

Today's conversation promoted the "free" Expungement Clinic scheduled for May 24, 2025 at the Levi Branch Public Library.

This event is sponsored by the Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk's Office--Tamara A. Sawyer, Clerk
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WDIAs' Stan Bell sat down with some of the Award-Winning Central High School Jazz Band members, along with Dr. Ollie Liddell, Director of Bands. 

Dr. Liddell is in his 13th year at Central--"THE" High School. His student-musicians earned 1st place in the New York-based competition recently
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WDIA's Stan Bell hung out with Dr. John Barker and Dr. Meah Keys. They have launched a new Charter School, Tennessee Career Academy on American Way in Memphis, TN. The first day of school is July 31st. Listen and get the information about enrollment and curriculum.
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WDIA's Stan Bell sat down with Mr. Bobby White, Chief Government Affairs Officer with Greater Memphis Chamber.

Topic of Conversation: xAI
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April 25, 2025 54 mins
Stan's Special People Spotlight was shining on The Honorable Lee A. Harris, Shelby County Mayor.

WDIA'S Stan Bell sat down to conduct the interview and discussed the brand new Summer Initiative with the Mayor.

The conversation also shifted to allow listeners to call-in to ask questions concerning his accomplishments and endeavors during his tenure as Mayor. The Mayor graciously accepted the task, and addressed issues in the county an...
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WDIA's Stan Bell sat down with State Representative Justin J. Pearson and Artist Larry Walker and wife Sharonda Walker.
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WDIA's Morning Man, Stan Bell speaks with Director of Bands from LeMoyne-Owen College, Mr. Derrick (Blu Chaos) Lewis. 

He is also joined by Dean of Enrollment, Ms. Kim Thunderbird and a few student musicians from the "Majestic Sounds of the South". The Marching Band is back at 807 Walker Avenue!!!
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WDIA's Stan Bell conducted an interview with Mr. Melvin Burgess II. He is the Property Assessor for Shelby County. Joining Mr. Burgess is his Special Assistant, George Boyington.

Topic of Discussion: Appraisals, Reassessment, and xAI.
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