Shaping Elvis

A recap of the 2019 Tupelo Elvis Festival with several interviews from some very interesting people!

We see what it may have been like to pile a 3 member family, taking everything you own and moving North in a small car. Plus, we talk with author of the book "Elvis Before Graceland", Adrian Keller.

We take a trip over to one of Elvis' favorite Tupelo hang outs - Johnnie's Drive In!

Thank you - thankyouverymuch - for your patience and loyalty. Here's the latest update on the Shaping Elvis Podcast! #638614

Josh takes a trip to where it all started...Tupelo Hardware.

BONUS MATERIAL! Josh got to go back stage....

In this EPisode Josh talks with members of BOTH sides of Elvis' family - Wanda Gale Presley and Louise Smith.

Josh has a heart felt sit down with Mr. Guy Harris - childhood and long time friend of Elvis. Here's one you don't want to miss!

In the latest edition of Shaping Elvis, host Josh Ward takes a look at how the death of twin brother Jesse Garon haunted Elvis for nearly his whole life and how life as a twinless twin could have been like. But, as we all know, music was a release for Elvis. Especially Gospel music.

A small...quick...announcement. Please don't hit me.

Get a front row seat of the Downtown Main Street Association's Q&A with all of the ETA's!

In the final part of remembering Elvis, Josh takes a look into the future and how Elvis Tribute Artists plan to take the King to the next generation. Then, bringing it full circle, we listen to you – the fans – and your memories of August 16, 1977.

Josh Ward continues the journey, reflecting on Elvis' legacy. In this episode, a look at the present, with members of the Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club. They're NOT just a club eating cake... They're Taking Care of Business!

It's Elvis Week 2018! It's hard to believe that it's been 41 years since the death of Elvis Presley but there's so much to talk about. That's why host Josh Ward decided to cut this episode into 3 parts! In Part 1 of Episode 4, travel back to that day in Memphis, Tennessee - from morning to evening - starting the journey with memories past.

Josh Ward gives a quick update for THIS WEEKEND! (8/11/18)

In this episode, Josh Ward starts at the beginning...the very beginning. We'll take you to Tupelo, Mississippi at the place of Elvis' birth and talk with Executive Director Dick Guyton. We'll also find out how a tiny two room home continues to bring fans together from around the world.

Here, we separate fact from fiction, regarding everything you've heard about Elvis' mother and father. Plus, the stunning story of the LITERAL birth of the King of Rock n' Roll.

How does the attitude Elvis had toward his fans compare to modern day celebs? That's just one of many fine insights uncovered by Josh Ward, as he soaks up the annual Tupelo Elvis Festival. Listen as he does the Jailhouse Rock with the Lee County Sheriff, and gets "Sirius" with some fellow professional Elvis talkers.

In the episode BEFORE the first episode of WTVA's newest series, host and producer Josh Ward truly questions whether or not he is worthy of paying homage to the King of Rock n' Roll. Answers come from his own family, friends and former teachers. Spoiler alert: School boy Josh once performed for classmates in a white jumpsuit. You be the judge.