The Show 713

Mark Harris is The Naturalist for Princess Cruises. We talk with Mark about the beauty of Alaska's glaciers wildlife and share images and video of the glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park. He also talks about his book "Riding the Wave of Life" sharing his story and his philosophy of life that has shaped his journey. MARK HARRIS SOCIALS INSTAGRAM @alaskaoutdoorminute PRINCESS CRUISES https://www.princess.com/ THE SHOW 713 SOCIALS INSTAGRAM @theshow713 FACEBOOK @theshow713 THREADS @theshow713 TWITTER @theshow713 CHAPTERS (00:00) Welcome (01:39) Being The Naturalist (02:38) Margerie Glacier (03:25) Glaciers advancing vs recedoing (05:57) Whales and migration patterns (08:44) Alarming — Speed of glacier receding (09:46) Animals need time to adjust (11:43) Riding the Wave of Life (13:07) Mom and Teacher (15:13) Wrestling Wave (16:24) Divorce Wave (18:11) Son becomes my hero (19:46) Wisdom — post divorce (21:31) When a wave is going too well (22:52) Take time to smell the air (24:03) This is why you're here (24:50) Time to ship off

We have a chat with Chief Strategy Officer, Pagogh Cho with Adcetera about how AI is actually showing itself right now, and how it is and can be used as a tool to help you be a "creative conductor", and other hot topics. ADCETERA https://www.adcetera.com PAGOGH CHO SOCIALS LINKEDIN @pagogh INSTAGRAM @pagogh THE SHOW 713 SOCIALS: INSTAGRAM @theshow713 FACEBOOK @theshow713 TWITTER ⁠@theshow713 CHAPTERS: (00:00) Intro (00:52) Welcome (01:40) AI Prompt Engineer, the new job role in town (05:07) How AI works (06:27) Can AI create something new? (09:20) Grading AI (13:22) Trusting Ads in an AI World (17:55) Calling BS on AI (21:25) AI moves us from search to find (23:02) AI — Remove or Enhance Creativity (27:09) Personalized Marketing (33:56) Risk of Brands Expanding Beyond Core Audience (40:05) Influencer Marketing & Employee Advocates (46:15) Attention Metrics (49:13) AI Helps Marketing Agencies (52:07) AI in Commercials - YPP Agency (54:53) Client Interest vs Agency Interest (57:35) Adcetera Crystal Awards (58:39) HBO to HBO Max to Max

After two years as Houston's Poet Laureate, Outspoken Bean takes time to talk to The Show about poetry, creativity, comedians, and even reads one of his poems. OUTSPOKEN BEAN SOCIALS: Website: ⁠⁠outspokenbean.com Instagram: ⁠@outspokenbean Facebook: ⁠@theoutspokenbean THE SHOW 713 SOCIALS: Facebook: @theshow713 Instagram: @theshow713 Twitter: @theshow713

We chat with Sportscaster Ahmed Fareed with NBC Sports to get an inside look into his career in sports broadcasting. Fareed shares his journey from a young sports enthusiast to becoming a prominent figure in the industry, covering major events such as the Triple Crown, Premiere League, rugby, the Olympics, and currently is the host of MLB Sunday Lead Off streaming on Peacock. We delve into the challenges and rewards of sports broadcasting, including the pressure of live broadcasts and the thrill of being at the center of the action. Fareed also discusses hosting MLB Sunday Leadoff, his journey, and the special dedication to his Mom for all her support. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the world of sports broadcasting and the passion and dedication required to succeed in this fast-paced, fun and dynamic field. Whether you're a sports fan or aspiring broadcaster, you will be reminded why we love sports! Watch MLB Leadoff Sunday https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/mlb AHMED FAREED SOCIALS https://twitter.com/ahmedNBC THE SHOW 713 SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshow713 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshow713 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theshow713 Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (02:43) - MLB Sunday Leadoff (04:37) - Nick Swisher - co-host (05:13) - Gathering Highlight Reel (06:27) - Gathering Commentary (07:47) - Favorite Ball Park (10:36) - Minute Maid Park Tour (14:01) - Pitching Ninja (15:44) - Baseball Data and Artificial Intelligence (20:20) - Game Day (22:54) - Ahmed's Path to NBC Sports (25:29) - Athletes Off the Court (28:42) - Distance Yourself (30:23) - Bob Costas - MLB Network (31:57) - Mike Tirico - NBC Sports (33:30) - Thankful and Dedicated (34:42) - I Want to be a Sportscaster (35:19) - Importance of Listening (38:18) - Shout Out to Mom

We chat with Sandra, Adam and Stephen — the team responsible for restoring and archiving the Apollo Mission Control Center. The Apollo mission was NASA's mission to carry out President Kennedy's ambition to land the first person on the moon and safely return them back to earth. We will learn about the control center's history, its importance to humanity and the space program, and the tenacity and commitment it took to restore this treasured and important historic landmark.

David Reid is the founder of redM, the non-profit organization made up of everyday professionals making a difference in the lives of sex trafficking survivors. We talk about how corporate executives, politicians and individuals like you and me can help those that have over come so much.Join redM The Movement:Website https://www.joinredm.comYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXxr26ijOONEtsellwwBGlwLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketingredm/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redmthemovement/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/REDMthemovement

Conversation with J.D. Walther, a life learner, certified mindfulness instructor, and decorated entrepreneur with energy patents. This episode focuses on mindfulness and J.D.'s Masters in Science studies of mindfulness and leaders. We talked about the attributes of mindfulness, being mindful, how leaders can use mindfulness in adaptive situations, how it could be our greatest defense in the noise of the world, and ultimately how to be our own best friend. I was moved several times during our conversation. I hope that following the end of the interview, you will be equally moved and motivated to begin your mindfulness practice, today.A life learner, J.D. is currently completing a Masters of Science (MSc) degree at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland – Studies in Mindfulness. His research interest is how mindfulness affects a leader's motivation facing adaptive challenges. He is a certified mindfulness instructor with his primary training from the Mindfulness Association in the United Kingdom. He also trained at the UCLA Mindfulness Awareness Research Center (MARC) and the Brown Mindfulness Center. 

We recap the Activation Festival that marked the grand opening of The ION, a new innovation tech hub for ideas and community. We also, take you on a tour inside The ION, and what the multi-year $100 million development of the Innovation District means for you and your ideas.The ION Website: https://www.ionhouston.comThe ION Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ionhou/ADD THE SHOW 713 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theshow713/ADD STEVE GARRIS LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevohalf/

Historian and Photographer, Story Sloane, takes us on a journey of 100 years of Houston Photography. Together, Story and his Dad have captured the life of Houston via its buildings and architecture. From The Iceman, to the first Black Firefighter, to horse troughs at City Hall, to a Korean Memorial, and so much more, Story lives up to his name by sharing how these photos capture a moment in time of the city and its community to reveal its soul — one photo at a time.Story Sloane Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historicvintagehoustonphotographyStory Sloane Website: https://www.sloanegallery.comADD THE SHOW 713 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theshow713/

Real Estate Agent Rachel Stevens gives suggestions that will help you be the winning offer when buying a home and get the highest price in the shortest time on the market when selling a home.Additional home questions or want to learn more, reach out to Rachel via INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/rachelstevensrealestate/ADD THE SHOW 713 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theshow713/

Loretta Williams Gurnell is leading the charge as a STEM Influencer and founder of Super Girls Shine Foundation to rethinking access and equity: https://supergirlsshine.comThis is an inspiring interview about building the foundation for young girls to SHINE in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.She talks about the tangible steps being taken in partnership with key contributors to narrow the STEM gap as it relates to woman and how the ecosystem is better with diverse younger voices. This is a listen for those with daughters, those who want to impact lives and help the mission, and those that want to be inspired by the infectious energy of Loretta Willams Gurnell.Subscribe to The Show 713SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation is the premier organization for girls, schools, and communities seeking to increase the number of girls in underserved and underrepresented communities in STEM, Innovation & Leaderships initiatives. Influencers partner with us to provide hands-on and industry-led experiences, courses, and degrees and careers in STEM.View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kg5x8ayh4TA

Companies are asking their employees to be more creative in their ideas and processes. Movie producer and creative coach, Kay Durbin, talks about her creative process, having a dedicated creative space, empathy and the projects her production company is working on at the moment. She, also, mentors creatives, technicals, and business clients who want to put structure and action behind their visions:AtalantaVisionsProductionshttps://atalantavisions.comMy Hilarious Life (documentary):https://m.imdb.com/title/tt7831314/?ref_=tt_mv_closeKay Durbin's blog and The Creative Process:Step 1: Creative Procrastinationhttps://kayperrydurbin.com/blog/f/redefining-the-first-step-creative-procrastination?blogcategory=Little+Steps+to+Big+SuccessStep 2: Readinesshttps://kayperrydurbin.com/blog/f/step-2-readiness?blogcategory=Little+Steps+to+Big+SuccessStep 3: The Inspired Start:https://kayperrydurbin.com/blog/f/step-3-the-inspired-start?blogcategory=Little+Steps+to+Big+Success

Brian Mahn talks about living with the neurological sleep disorder narcolepsy that affects your ability to wake and sleep. Below are some links to help support and educate you regarding narcolepsy and sleep disorders:Picturing Narcolepsy - Visual representation and info of narcolepsyProject Sleep - Helps student with narcolepsyWake Up Narcolepsy - Virtual support groups for individuals living with narcolepsy and their familiesSleep Disorders - Learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals#narcolepsy #sleepdisorder

Patrick Cooper, CPA talks tax items to look out for when filling your 2021 Tax Return for bitcoin, gambling, self employed, and other items to account for. It should NOT be taken as financial advice for your specific situation.Click to view this episode and "SUBSCRIBE" on YouTube

Patrick Cooper, CPA talks tax items to look out for when filing your your  2021 Tax Return and expenses that are and are NOT eligible as a deduction. This episode is for education and awareness. It should NOT be taken as financial advice for your specific situation.Click to view this episode and "SUBSCRIBE" on YouTube

As we conclude our 4 part economic series, this last installment looks at where the economy is and where it may be going as we come out of a pandemic type situation. Dr. Vollrath, UH Economic Professor, looks at the employment, and people's willingness to leave the market and start their own business.Click to see this episode and "SUBSCRIBE" on YouTubeClick to listen to Part 1: Debt Ceiling & DefaultClick to listen to Part 2: Debt Ceiling & DefaultClick to listen to Part 3: Debt Ceiling & Default#economics #bitcoin #jobs #minimumwage #inflation #economicgrowth #economy #debtceiling #default#politics #politicalscience #jobs #housing

Continuing the conversation with Dr. Dietrich Vollrath, we turn to  the restaurant industry and minimum wage jobs. Why are they seeing a slower bounce back to pre-pandemic employment levels? Perhaps, "Have these workers moved to bitcoin and stock trading or some other means to make money?" In addition, we discuss the two sides of bitcoin—the asset side and the currency side. Though bitcoin continues to rise in value, in the end, the blockchain may be the real lasting tech.Click to see this episode and "SUBSCRIBE" on YouTubeClick to listen to Part 1: Debt Ceiling & DefaultClick to listen to Part 2: Debt Ceiling & Default#economics #bitcoin #jobs #minimumwage #inflation #economicgrowth #economy #debtceiling #default#politics #politicalscience

Continuing with our Economic Series. This episode focuses on INFLATION. Friend of the show University of Houston Department Chair and Professor Department of Economics Dr. Deitrich Vollrath informs us about what is inflation, how it effects prices, how it interplays with wages, and how concerned we should be at this time.Click to listen to Part 1: Debt Ceiling & DefaultClick to see the interview and "SUBSCRIBE" on YouTube#economics #inflation #economicgrowth #economy #debtceiling #default #politics #politicalscience

Should you care? As you know the US Congress recently raised the debt ceiling a modest amount to avoid default, and in doing so will decide this coming December what to do when we invariably bump up against the ceiling, again — risking default and potential financial crisis.So we thought it would be good to break down some of the financial items at play leading up to their decision and other economic subjects that we hear so much about, like the debt ceiling, inflation, and bitcoin. Who better to help us understand than friend of the show University of Houston Department Chair and Professor Department of Economics Dr. Deitrich Vollrath. Hopefully, you will be better informed beyond a news headline, and be armed with more context to speak around these contentious and nuanced subjects.We welcome you being a part of the conversation, so please leave comments to share your thoughts. Thanks for tuning into The Show, and let's start part 1 in the series, “Debt Ceiling and Default—Should We Be Worried?”See the interview and "SUBSCRIBE" on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmid9oDZPUXOT7jxtR-9-ug#economics #economicgrowth #economy #debtceiling #default #politics

Alan Gonzalez takes us behind the scenes of fashion, creating and producing a fashion show, tv costume design, and importance of family and letting go of things in order to grow.See Alan's design at Alantude:  https://www.alantude.comSee the interview on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/UWiarzTvV1g#designer #projectrunway #fashiondesign #fashiondesigners #houston #entertainment #costumedesign

Whether you are hosting or attending an event soon, Jessica Campos, Certified Meeting Professional, has you covered. Having planned events in the US, Mexico and Europe, she shares tips on what makes a great event and things corporation should know. Some things have changed, but some things that make a great event still ring true.To watch interview on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmid9oDZPUXOT7jxtR-9-ugTo learn more about Jessica and Wicked Experience Design:https://www.wickedexperiencedesign.com#eventprofs #corporateevents #events #meetingplanner #houston #networkingevent

When he is not developing software, Thanh, aka JellySlosh, is lighting up the Dance Dance Revolution arcade leader boards. Get to know why he loves DDR, how it has helped him in his work life and personal life and the struggles of hosting his own DDR event.

On Sept. 1, 11 new Texas laws  go into effect.  We thought it important to share those with you, and have Wes and Shannon, friends of the show, weigh in.

Mike Acosta is the gatekeeper of Houston Astros memorabilia, team history.  He started in broadcasting with the Houston Astros and over the years, he's been in charge of authenticating and archiving every piece of Astros lore that comes off of the field or from the dugout.  In addition, Mike is an unrepentant Astrodome supporter. Having created a scale model of the Dome which he's shown around Houston.

Collector, pop culture (Houston) historian, and burger tour guide for #BunVoyage. Sit back and enjoy Donald reigniting memories of Astroworld, reuniting lost items, bin diving and a child day relived 30 years later, all thanks to discarded items waiting for Don to come across.

We talk, yet, another design idea for the Astrodome, relive when Houston was the wrestling epicenter, catch up on Houston sports, and Wes shares a random night him and his buds partied with Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit.

Many of us endured some of the lowest temperatures on record in the Lone Star state along with some of the most extended power outages.  What lead to the creation of ERCOT, NERC, FERC, PUCT, and other players that oversea the Texas Power Grid. We try to dissect how Texas ended up in such a dire situation, and what it will  take to make a stronger more stable grid?

Super pumped to have Cullen Gillaspia, full back with the Houston Texans, on The Show talking about his journey, game day, the work, practice, the mental game and prep, photography, routine, and the importance to see the joy.

In addition to talking about the great Super Bowl LV match up, Wes and Shannon stop by to talk all things Houston sports: Texans, Rockets, and Astros.  Topics: Should I stay or should I go, now? Can I get a Coach, just one Coach? Any one around here seen the playoffs?

We talk with a Reddit WallStreetBets member with skin in the GameStop game and Blockchain Dame to make sense of this dynamic situation. Is this the revolution that will change Wall Street?

Mark Jacobsen is a professor of economics at the University of California, San Diego and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.  With a focus on automobiles and featured in numerous journals, he considers policymakers' choices in the context of the broader economy, showing how factors like Ricardian rents, untaxed activity in the informal sector, and the presence of green preferences can act to change the type of environmental policy that is most efficient.“The Use of Regression Statistics to Analyze Imperfect Pricing Policies” (with Christopher Knittel, James Sallee, and Arthur van Benthem), Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 128, No. 5, 2020.“Estimating the Costs and Benefits of Fuel-Economy Standards” (with Antonio Bento, Christopher Knittel, and Arthur van Benthem), in NBER Book Series: Environmental and Energy Policy and the Economy, Eds. M. Kotchen, J. H. Stock, and C. Wolfram, Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2020.“Cost-Effective Climate Policies,” in Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions, Ed. V. Ramanathan, Oakland, CA: Regents of the University of California, 2019.“Flawed Analyses of U.S. Auto Fuel Economy Standards,” (with Antonio Bento, Kenneth Gillingham, Christopher Knittel, Benjamin Leard, Joshua Linn, Virginia McConnell, David Rapson, James Sallee, Arthur van Benthem, and Kate Whitefoot), Science, Vol. 362, No. 6419, 2018.“Environmental Policy in the Presence of an Informal Sector” (with Antonio Bento and Anthony Liu), Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Vol. 90, 2018.“Public Policy and the Private Provision of Public Goods Under Heterogeneous Preferences” (with Jacob LaRiviere and Michael Price), Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2017.“Vehicle Scrappage and Gasoline Policy,” (with Arthur van Benthem), American Economic Review, Vol. 105, No. 3, 2015.

3 Tesla  electric vehicle owners share their experiences with electric vehicles.  They talk about the technology, range anxiety, supercharger network, and how electric vehicles are an entirely new experience.

Quick sound bites that we hope will inspire you.

Grab your sweat band, acid wash jacket and parachute pants! Bjorn, the guitarist from The Spazmatics, stops by to talk 80's music, how their show celebrates it, and why it still electrifies us today!

Dr. Dietrich Vollrath is a professor of Economics at the University of Houston, and serves as Chair of that department.  His new book, "Fully Grown: Why a Stagnant Economy is a Sign of Success" looks at why a slowing economy is a sign of prosperity and is okay and justified given the number of workers relative to the US population.  We discuss how we got to a slower growth economy and what it means, recalibrating our own metrics of success, taxes, and the increasing pile of student debt.

Been a little more sedentary this year?  Personal trainer, Mom, and owner of Real Results Fitness, Alison Lackey, shares simple tips for jump starting your workout today, and how she conducts her fitness training for the mind and body.

Jonathan Hernandez, founder of Ace Line Frenchies, breeds and sells top quality French Bulldogs aka Frenchies.  With their large bat ears, small bodies and over-the-top cuteness, these dogs are irresistible. Through care and commitment to healthy "Best in Breed" French bulldogs, Jonathan has made himself the goto person to contact and buy French Bulldogs.

Dr. Matt Russell and Marlon Lizama are founders of Iconoclast Artists, an organization that creates an avenue for youth to express themselves through poetry.  One school and one jail at a time, Matt and Marlon have created a curriculum that listens to, inspires and empowers these young artists to share their stories through their writings to make an impact on themselves and us.

As President and CEO of the Houston Food Bank, Brian Greene has spent 32 years in the food bank space.  Like an onion, we peel back the layers of some of the inner workings of the Houston Food Bank, to learn how through the food bank team, volunteers, and a lot of tenacity, over one million pounds of food gets to food insecure hands each day.

As the owners of PMT Productions, a premiere Houston musical theater production company, Eduardo and Shannon not only produce great musical events for adults, they are also creating and inspiring the next generation of singers and actors with their award winning youth program—YAS. We had a lot of laughs talking with them as they share the vibe of the musical theater scene in Houston, their history with music and why they love sharing their passion with Houston.

Art Chavez is a Senior Principal at Page, an international design, architecture and engineering firm.  If you want to hear where Houston is going regarding development, this is the episode for you.Art talks about the importance of mentoring, navigating his team through the pandemic, and the importance of people and leaders.  All the while, sharing a tour around Houston's past, present and future developments.

Topics covered—drive thru voting, will congress ever have conversations again, Supreme Court works fine at 9, normalcy in the workplace, Apple events, Apple products, Hollywood's new camera-phone 12 pro, and 5G 

Bitcoin is on the rise, again, and Blockchain Dame has been on the roller coaster ride for years.  As a bitcoin investor and trader, he shares his understanding and stories of all things bitcoin and its path to mainstream usage; along with, how bots are disrupting online shopping.You'll hear and learn words like: Crypto, Blockchain, Pump and Dump, Bots, Sneaker Botting, Stop Loss, Penny Stock, ICO - Initial Coin Offering, IPO - Initial Public Offering, Coin Mining, Miners, Bags, Wallet, Bitcoin ATM, Cooking

GONZO247 is a multidisciplinary Houston artist.  Rooted as a Graffiti Writer to now being commissioned for his unique style, throughout his journey it has been about art, music and always be learning.

Jose and Hector Cantu are the founders of Saw House, the leading distributor of industrial outdoor power equipment and supply.  Hear how they took an idea from their parents garage to a thriving, multifaceted and respected Houston business.

Mike Demma is the Customer Experience Manager at Adcetera, a full service ad agency in Houston.  He shares his insights into design, including under the hood connections and data, as it pertains to the customer journey for a business.

Hello, Houston. Steve and Olsen discuss what makes Houston great, growing up in Houston along with the storms, space and the electric frontier.