Podcasts about Central Texas

The Germans, Czechs, and the Making of Texas I live in Central Texas in an area called the Hill Country. We have an old saying that if you drive far enough through the Hill Country, you'll eventually find three things:a church steeple,a dance hall,and the smell of barbecue smoke drifting across the fields. But behind those familiar, almost stereotypical, Texas scenes lies a deeper story. A story carried across oceans by immigrants who arrived with little more than trunks, tools, family Bibles, recipes, songs, and hope. During the 1800s, thousands of Germans, Czechs, Poles, and other Europeans came to Texas searching for something they could not find in the Old World:land…freedom…and the chance to build a new life. And in doing so, they helped shape the Texas we know today. This is the story of the Germans, the Czechs, and their role in the making of Texas. THE JOURNEY TO TEXAS For many immigrants, Europe in the mid-1800s was a difficult place. Germany was divided into small kingdoms and states. Political unrest swept through Europe after the revolutions of 1848. Economic hardship and land shortages left many families struggling to survive. Meanwhile, in the Austro-Hungarian territories, Czech farmers and laborers faced poverty, overcrowding, and limited opportunity. Then came the stories about Texas. Cheap land.Open skies.Fertile soil.A place where a man might own property for the first time in his life. For many families, the journey began with a crowded ship crossing the Atlantic.Then came the rough Gulf waters to Galveston or Indianola.After that…weeks of travel by wagon, horseback, or simply on foot into the interior of Texas. The Texas they found was not easy. There were droughts.Floods.Disease.Isolation.And the constant challenge of carving homes and farms out of untamed land. But they endured..... This is their story.....

From Apple News In Conversation: On July 4, 2025, catastrophic flooding tore through Central Texas, killing more than 130 people and destroying communities along the Guadalupe River. Aaron Parsley, a senior editor at Texas Monthly, was there — and though he survived, his family suffered a devastating loss. His harrowing account of what happened when floodwaters overwhelmed their house and ripped them apart won the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing. Now he’s out with a new essay and a podcast about what their recovery has looked like. Parsley joined Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to talk about grief, the evolution of his faith, and what survival really means.

*Farm groups are reacting to the detection of New World Screwworm in Texas.  *USDA has deployed a strike team to Texas to deal with the screwworm.*Hurricane season is here.  *The opportunity to increase base acres is an opportunity for cotton farmers in the Texas High Plains.  *The Central Texas wheat harvest is wrapping up.*Choosing a supplement for your horse can be complicated.  

*Screwworms are in Texas.  Now what?  *Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been found in a Texas dairy.  *The Texas wheat harvest is now 23% complete. *The winter wheat season in the Texas High Plains will be remembered as a crop devastated by drought.  *El Nino will affect this year's hurricane season.  *The EPA is working on the problems with Diesel Exhaust Fluid.  *Summer is creeping into Central Texas.  *Calves are worth a lot of money today, so calf survival rate is more important than ever.

On July 4, 2025, catastrophic flooding tore through Central Texas, killing more than 130 people and destroying communities along the Guadalupe River. Aaron Parsley, a senior editor at Texas Monthly, was there — and though he survived, his family suffered a devastating loss. His harrowing account of what happened when floodwaters overwhelmed their house and ripped them apart won the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing. Now he’s out with a new essay and a podcast about what their recovery has looked like. Parsley joined Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to talk about grief, the evolution of his faith, and what survival really means.

In this episode, Claudia Lucchinetti, MD, VP of Medical Affairs and Dean of the UT Austin Dell Medical School, discusses building an AI-native academic medical center, expanding access to advanced care in Central Texas, and integrating research, education, and clinical care into one connected ecosystem.

In this episode of the Inventive Journey podcast, host Devon Miller talks with Michael Timmons, founder of GoodFences.ai, about a career built around solving difficult problems in unexpected places.Michael's journey started in Central Texas, where football taught him teamwork and an early software engineering job introduced him to the power of technology. He went on to earn an aerospace engineering degree from the University of Texas and spent four years working on NASA ground control software for the space shuttle. There, he helped modernize legacy code that traced back to the Apollo era and learned how high-pressure teams make decisions when the mission matters.From NASA, Michael moved into logistics work with American Airlines, where he helped solve complex railroad optimization problems. Later, he reunited with former NASA colleagues and launched a consulting company that ran for 17 years. That business exposed him to national missile defense, energy, insurance, criminal justice, international distribution, and large-scale modernization projects. In other words, Michael did not choose easy puzzles. Easy puzzles apparently did not make the calendar.The idea for GoodFences.ai came from a personal frustration. Michael and his wife bought a home and wanted to install solar panels. They knew the HOA rules, understood the state law, had a vendor selected, and expected the approval to move quickly. Instead, the process dragged on for eight months. Michael eventually joined the HOA board, giving him a front-row seat to both homeowner frustration and board-level inefficiency.That experience revealed a business opportunity. Many HOA architectural requests are repetitive, rule-based, and similar to past approvals. Yet boards, managers, and homeowners often spend hours or months moving them through manual processes. GoodFences.ai was created to automate much of that work, improve consistency, reduce administrative burden, and help communities approve compliant requests faster.Michael also shares practical founder lessons. One of his worst business decisions was buying an expensive tool before the company was ready for it. It looked useful, but timing matters. A powerful tool adopted too early can become a very polished money pit.His rule of thumb for new founders is simple: talk to people. Especially for technical and introverted founders, it is easy to stay heads-down building. Michael argues that conversations are essential because they create feedback, customers, partnerships, introductions, and momentum.This episode is a strong listen for SaaS founders, AI entrepreneurs, HOA professionals, property managers, technical founders, and anyone trying to turn operational frustration into a real company. Michael's journey proves that startup ideas do not always come from glamorous brainstorming sessions. Sometimes they come from trying to install solar panels and realizing the neighborhood approval process needs a software intervention.The most interesting part of Michael's story is that every chapter connects. Aerospace, logistics, missile defense, consulting, and HOA automation all involve systems thinking. They require someone to identify constraints, understand stakeholders, reduce waste, and create a process that works better than the old one. GoodFences.ai is the latest expression of that same skill set, aimed at a market where delays, inconsistent reviews, and volunteer board overload create very real pain. The result is a practical example of AI solving a workflow people actually experience.Learn more about Michael's company at goodfences.ai, and listen to the full episode for a practical look at AI automation, founder resilience, customer discovery, and solving painful business bottlenecks.To chat about this one-on-one, grab a free consult at strategymeeting.com

Interview recorded - 29th of May, 2026On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Ted Oakley. Ted is the founder and managing partner of Oxbow Advisors, with more than four decades advising high net worth clients across multiple cycles. His highest conviction call for 2026 is not tech and it is not even gold. It is hard commodities and the old economy assets the market has spent the past decade ignoring. During our conversation we spoke about the market, historical comparison to other bubbles, how energy is vastly undervalued, AI capex & valuations, government bonds, precious metals and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction1:26 - Overview of markets and economy2:40 - Historical comparison5:50 - Energy companies undervalued9:07 - Commodities12:26 - AI Capex & valuation17:37 - Government bonds19:59 - Precious metals23:46 - Market correction24:51 - One message to takeawayTed Oakley is Managing Partner and Founder of Oxbow Advisors. With more than forty years of experience in advising high net worth clients in the investment industry, Oakley implements the firm's proprietary investment strategies and the “Oxbow Principles” to provide a unique investment perspective. He is a frequent guest on FOX Business News, Bloomberg Radio, KITCO News, Cheddar TV, Yahoo Finance, and many more.Mr. Oakley is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). He is a member of the Austin Society of Financial Analysts. He is also a Partner of Herndon Plant Oakley Ltd., an investment company. He is a Board Member of Texas State Aquarium, American Bank, and American Bank Holding Company. Mr. Oakley is a United States Army Veteran.Mr. Oakley began his career in Dallas, Texas, over 35 years ago. He is the author of nine books: You Sold Your Company, $20 Million and Broke, Rich Kids Broke Kids – The Failure of Traditional Estate Planning, Crazy Time – Surviving the First 12 Months after Selling Your Company, Wall Street Lies, Danger Time, My Story, The Psychology of Staying Rich, and Your Money Mentality.Mr. Oakley's primary philanthropic interest is helping children. He is Chairman Emeritus and Founder of the Foster Angels of South Texas, the largest foster child foundation in South Texas, as well as Chairman Emeritus and Founder of Austin, Texas-based Foster Angels of Central Texas. Also, President and Founder of Advocates for Foster Children Foundation.Ted Oakley - Website - https://oxbowadvisors.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Oxbow_AdvisorsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-oakley-08444a32/YouTube - @OxbowAdvisors WTFinance - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-fatseas-761066103/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas

The Dome at Blueberry Hill, in Southern Illinois. The Farrs explain relocating from Central Texas after friends moved to the area, seeking a slower pace of life, more family time, and a better school system, and deciding to leave high-paying jobs to become their own bosses. They describe evolving from early ideas like canvas tents and cabins to a fully insulated geodesic-style dome assembled largely by themselves, designed with minimal, nature-focused interiors, a panoramic window, loft sleeping, kitchenette, bathroom, and year-round comfort. They detail the secluded two-acre property with a game barn, swings, and nearby draws like the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Giant City State Park, Cobden, orchards, and trails. They discuss using guest feedback, five-star reviews, and consistent social media marketing, share lessons on working as spouses and entrepreneurs, and preview plans to expand with two additional units in Union County.Recorded at EThOs Small Business Incubator and Co-working Spaces in Marion, Illinois.https://members.ethosmarion.org/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTOur guest: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1269628820773673911?source_impression_id=p3_1779908464_P3JpK7b3dU6q0uKh

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora cover a BBQ-fueled trip to Central Texas and what rising diesel prices mean for the company and the economy.

“Are We Losing Our Edge—or Just Our Direction? Hilarious Truths, Storm Chaos & A Nostalgic Comeback You Didn't See Coming”  “Are we becoming too soft… or just overthinking everything?” That question sparks one of the most unexpectedly hilarious—and oddly honest—conversations in this episode of The JB and Sandy Show. From the jump, the crew—JB, Sandy, and Tricia—bring the laughs with Tricia's now fan-favorite “first thing that made me laugh,” delivering a perfectly sharp one-liner: “Your account is overdrawn… well so are your eyebrows, but here we are.” It's the kind of playful sass that sets the tone for a morning full of relatable humor and quick wit. But things quickly shift into a mix of absurd, nostalgic, and thought-provoking moments. The gang dives into a surprisingly passionate debate about modern trends—everything from bold eyebrows to whether men coloring them is crossing a line. Sandy's declaration hits hard and hilariously: “Being bald and having a bad day is better than having a great day with a man bun.” That leads into the now-legendary “Rules for Real Men” segment—equal parts tongue-in-cheek and oddly philosophical—with standout gems like: “Directions are for cowards.” “If you're going pink, go pink… don't try to sneak in with salmon.” Meanwhile, the energy shifts as the team shares wild real-life stories, including a man who survived being lost in the Thailand wilderness for a week… only to be discovered playing a saxophone in a cave. Yes, really. Closer to home, the episode captures the power of Central Texas weather after overnight storms bring intense winds and damage across the area—reminding listeners just how unpredictable life can be, even while you're asleep. And then comes the feel-good nostalgia: a beloved pizza chain is making a retro comeback, bringing back classic dine-in vibes, arcade games, and family-style experiences. It sparks a bigger conversation about slowing down, reconnecting, and why some things are worth revisiting. The episode wraps with uplifting local insights—from Central Texas cities ranking among the best places to live, to encouraging signs that rent prices in Austin are finally easing. It's a mix of humor, heart, and hometown pride that makes this show feel like catching up with old friends.  Why You'll Love This Episode: Laugh-out-loud one-liners you'll want to repeat all day Nostalgic throwbacks that hit you right in the childhood Real, relatable conversations about life today Unexpected stories that make you say, “Wait… what?!”  

“We May See It… But Do We Need It? The Costco Reality Check You Can't Ignore” That simple question turns into the ultimate test of willpower in this wildly relatable episode of The JB and Sandy Show—and if you've ever walked into a warehouse store for one item and walked out $500 lighter, this one's for you. JB and Sandy kick things off with a hilarious deep dive into the Costco effect, sharing a surprisingly powerful mantra that could save you from your next impulse-buy spiral. Sandy's unforgettable “Ode to Costco” steals the show, painting a vivid (and painfully accurate) picture of bulk-shopping chaos with lines like: “You enter for just toothpaste… then leave with a kayak, six muffins, and a 60-pound pie.” It's comedy gold—and maybe a little too real. The episode also taps into hot topics and everyday dilemmas, from whether the FIFA World Cup experience is worth the massive crowds to the charm of keeping things local and simple. Sandy shares a personal take that might surprise sports fans, while the crew weighs in on what truly makes an event memorable. Plus, there's a mix of nostalgia and current trends—from iconic restaurant throwbacks making a comeback, to quirky cultural observations (including a moment that left everyone stunned by a certain TV star's real accent). And just when you think it couldn't get more off-the-cuff, JB introduces his tongue-in-cheek “rules” that spark plenty of laughs—and maybe a little debate. You'll also hear about wild Central Texas weather, the chaos it caused, and how the community is bouncing back—adding a real-life, local heartbeat to the episode. Memorable Moments & Quotes: “We may see it… but we don't need it.” “You enter for just toothpaste… then leave with a flat screen and an aluminum shed.” “Directions are for cowards.” 

Stay informed on current events, visit www.NaturalNews.com  - Fossil Water Depletion and Its Impact on Central Texas (0:11) - Ogallala Aquifer and Its Significance (2:41) - Water Usage Statistics and Depletion Rates (6:27) - Impact on Agriculture and Future Projections (9:13) - Data Centers and Increased Water Demand (13:04) - Challenges in Water Management and Future Scenarios (17:37) - Environmental and Economic Implications (47:58) - Alternative Energy and Water Solutions (48:17) - Data Centers and Advanced Technologies (48:38) - Conclusion and Future Outlook (1:17:26) - Anti-Human Agenda and Energy Crisis (1:17:41) - Social Engineering and AI Manipulation (1:29:06) - Data Centers and Environmental Impact (1:30:41) - Simulation Theory and AI Superintelligence (1:33:15) - Global Famine and Energy Crisis (1:37:32) - AI Control and Human Extermination (1:42:00) - Technological Weaponization and Surveillance (1:48:33) - Food Supply and Economic Impact (1:53:17) - AI Automation and Job Displacement (2:18:40) - Preparedness and Future Outlook (2:26:04) Watch more independent videos at http://www.brighteon.com/channel/hrreport  ▶️ Support our mission by shopping at the Health Ranger Store - https://www.healthrangerstore.com ▶️ Check out exclusive deals and special offers at https://rangerdeals.com ▶️ Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed: https://www.naturalnews.com/Readerregistration.html Watch more exclusive videos here:

In today's episode, we sit down with Taylor 'Tank' Rost. He is a bowhunter, archery tech, Christian, and father from Central Texas. Taylor has been working at the famous Archery Country in Austin, TX, for nearly a decade. We quiz him on the secrets of shooting a bow accurately, which includes aiming, working a trigger release, arrow setups, tuning, and more! If you enjoy the episode, please make sure to subscribe and hit the bell notification. - Get Tactacam Cameras for 15% for HA152026 - https://www.tactacam.com/-- Get 20% Off Pnuma Outdoors Gear here: https://pnumaoutdoors.com/?rfsn=8534842.ba528a- Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ - Use code HA10 for 10% VPA Broadheads: vparchery.com - Check out Alberta Professional Outfitters Society for Hunting Alberta: https://www.apos.ab.ca/ -Follow our socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntersadvantage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunters_advantage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thehuntersadvantage Gmail: thehuntersadvantage@gmail.com

*The Trump Administration is thinking twice about interfering in the beef market.   *The Wexford Ranches of South and West Texas are recognized for their conservation work.  *More screwworm cases have been confirmed in northern Mexico. *Farmers in South Central Texas held a legislative ag day.  *The new growing season is just beginning in the Texas Panhandle. *E15 legislation is moving forward.  *Central Texas is currently in a wet weather trend.  *Mules are different from horses in many ways.  

Former President Barack Obama made a surprise stop in Texas. We'll dig more into what his appearance might mean for Democrats heading into the midterms.The number of students in Texas public schools dropped by tens of thousands at the beginning of this school year. We'll look into why.Plus, another Texas-based company is also now making […] The post Pulitzer-winning writer reflects on loss and survival in the Central Texas floods appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD: Located in the heart of Austin, Texas, Dr. Robert Whitfield is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in holistic care, the SHARP Method and toxicity awareness. Our office is dedicated to serving the Austin and surrounding Central Texas communities. Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Dr. Robert Whitfield In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ritchey to discuss chest muscle training after surgery. We cover the physiology of pectoralis major recovery, when it's safe to reintroduce resistance training, how to progressively load the chest without compromising surgical results, and the specific movement patterns we recommend for patients post-explant or post-augmentation. If you've had breast surgery and want to understand how to rebuild strength and function in the chest wall safely, this is for you. Want me to adjust the tone, add anything specific you covered, or format it differently for the Circle post?

In this episode of From Waterloo to the Alamo, we sit down with Calvin Chen, partner at Bercy Chen Studio and founder of Art Hub ATX for a conversation that moves between architecture, art, and the future of Central Texas. From 24 years of building a globally recognized practice to opening one of the largest creative studio spaces in the state, this episode unpacks how vision, craft, and stewardship come together to shape not just buildings, but a city.We dig into the projects redefining Austin and the Hill Country, including Oak Creek Village's 486 units across nine acres near downtown and the $350 million Backyards office buildings in Bee Cave, why the timing of design decisions matters more than ever, and what it really takes to protect Austin's creative soul as the city grows.Rooted in the perspective and global standard of Engel & Völkers, this conversation reflects the intention, design intelligence, and elevated thinking that define the next era of real estate, architecture, and culture across Austin and beyond. If you are building, designing, collecting, or simply curious about where this city is headed, this is the conversation you want in your ear!

Could You Really Outrun Cops… in a Garbage Truck? Chaos, Cars & “Does That Make Me Crazy?” — Today's Can't-Miss JB & Sandy Show Could you honestly think you'd get away from police… in a full-size garbage truck? That's the jaw‑dropping real-life moment that kicks off a wildly entertaining episode of The JB and Sandy Show, packed with laugh‑out‑loud stories, instant nostalgia, and listener confessions that'll make you ask, “Okay… am I the weird one?” 

What's driving Austin's economic boom — and can it keep up with its own success? In this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail sits down with Jeremy Martin, President and CEO of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, to break down the forces shaping one of the fastest-growing regional economies in the country. From explosive population growth to major infrastructure projects, Austin continues to punch above its weight — but that growth comes with real challenges for businesses, workers, and policymakers alike. Martin shares his perspective from nearly two decades of experience representing Central Texas businesses, explaining how Austin has evolved into a hub for innovation, talent, and global investment. The conversation covers: • Why Austin and Central Texas continue to outperform the national economy • The role of talent, universities, and quality of life in driving growth • How Texas' business-friendly climate attracts companies and investment • The infrastructure boom reshaping Austin (airport expansion, I-35, transit) • Housing affordability and the long-term impact of rapid population growth • The biggest cost pressures facing businesses today • How the Austin Chamber represents over 1,900 businesses across industries • The balance between growth, regulation, and fiscal responsibility • Why property taxes remain a key issue for Texas businesses • The role of local, state, and federal policy in supporting economic growth The episode also dives into emerging issues shaping the future of business in Texas — including the rise of AI, data centers, and the growing demand for energy and water resources. Martin emphasizes the importance of “taking care of the basics” — infrastructure, water, energy, and workforce — as the foundation for long-term economic success. Looking ahead, the focus is on maintaining Texas' competitive edge while ensuring growth remains sustainable and beneficial for both businesses and residents. The takeaway: Austin's success story is far from over — but staying ahead will require smart policy, continued investment, and a clear vision for the future. 00:00 — Intro + Jeremy Martin joins 08:15 — Austin's economy and growth drivers 13:08 — Infrastructure challenges and major projects 14:03 — Housing affordability and market trends 16:01 — Role of the Austin Chamber of Commerce 18:20 — Business advocacy and policy priorities 20:58 — Taxes, spending, and Proposition Q 23:21 — Water, energy, and long-term planning 24:19 — Data centers, AI, and resource demands 27:18 — Texas competitiveness and regional growth 29:24 — Property taxes and business impact 31:01 — Federal advocacy and D.C. priorities 33:35 — Airport expansion and global connectivity 36:05 — AI's impact on business and policy 41:31 — Closing thoughts Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@TexasTalks

Nate is back from a busy week at Social Media Marketing World, learning about what the top marketers are up to. We discuss some of the takeaways. Plus, there's plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up on. And don't worry, the hit game Within Reach is back. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) iPhone Crash detected SOS (04:15) Quarterly results are out, who cares (10:20) MAIN TOPIC:  State of Social Media Marketing (11:05) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple Music Top Charts (28:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00) GameStop offers to buy eBay for $56 Billion ChatGPT became so obsessed with goblins that OpenAI had to intervene Robots are building clay homes in Central Texas using dirt from the ground Some children are drawing on fake moustaches to bypass online age checks Oxygen made from Moon dust for first time Apple Vision Pro used in world-first cataract surgery Electrical current might be the key to a better cup of coffee WITHIN REACH! Dave 5-3, this is round 10 Nate Goes First (36:40) TAKES: Bad Apple Rumors (43:10) Apple reportedly questioning whether iPhone should drop MagSafe Apple has reportedly 'stopped work on the Vision Pro' — here's what we know U.S. senators ban themselves from prediction markets trading (48:30) AI agent deletes company's entire database in 9 seconds, then confesses (49:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: Cursor Camp - Neal.fun (50:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave:  I created Star Wars out of Cardboard - Zach King (53:25) Nate: Soda Can Opener Set, 10PCS Easy Tab Opener and Drink Protector with Reusable Complete-Cover Plastic Can Toppers, Fits Coke, Beer & Aluminum Beverage Cans, 5 Colors Lids for Party, BBQ, Camping (56:05)

*Texas farmers were denied their claims against Hansen-Mueller.  *Farmer sentiment went down in April.  *Over half of the Texas wheat crop is in poor to very poor condition. *U.S. beef is being shipped to the United Kingdom duty free.  *Monitoring for pests early in the season is critical for Texas cotton producers.  *A new bill in Congress aims to reduce fertilizer costs.  *Late April rainfall has benefitted Central Texas crops and pastures.  *There are multiple options for treating laminitis in horses. 

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Malcolm Marshall (https://x.com/malcolmpools). Malcolm shares his incredible W2 to entrepreneur journey from a VP of Finance role at C4 Energy during its hyper-growth phase (from $8 million to $300 million!) to successfully scaling his business, Poolology, an $18 million pool construction and home services business in Central Texas. We dive into the surprising challenges of scaling businesses, the reality of bootstrapping, and how he navigated the shift from a W-2 to full-time entrepreneurship. You'll hear about the "aha!" moments, the hard-earned lessons, and what he would focus on if starting a new business today, especially in the promising field of AI infrastructure.Questions This Episode Answers:• How did Malcolm Marshall go from W2 to entrepreneur and scale his business, Poolology, from a small pool route to $18 million in revenue?• What were the biggest financial stressors and operational challenges during C4 Energy's hyper-growth?• Why did Malcolm leave a high-paying W-2 job with equity to start a small business?• How do pool construction and maintenance businesses acquire customers and what are their typical EBITDA margins?• If starting over, what industry would Malcolm focus on, and what's the most crucial lesson he learned about team building?Enjoy the conversation!__________________________Love it or hate it, I'd love your feedback.Please fill out this brief survey with your opinion or email me at nik@cofounders.com with your thoughts.__________________________MY NEWSLETTER: https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/5avyu98yApple: https://tinyurl.com/bdxbr284YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/nikonomicsYT__________________________This week we covered:00:00 From Corporate to Entrepreneurship: The Journey Begins02:40 Building Poolology: The Early Days and Growth Strategies05:53 Navigating Rapid Growth: Challenges and Lessons Learned08:47 The Transition to Construction: Expanding Services11:38 Marketing and Customer Acquisition: Strategies for Success15:01 Future Aspirations: Scaling and New Opportunities17:52 Reflections on the Journey: What Would You Change?

JeFF Stumpo is the author of the full-length poetry collection these are the waterfalls in my head, winner of the 2026 Granite State Poetry Prize and forthcoming from Yas Press (University of New Hampshire). He has published five chapbooks of poetry, most through Seven Kitchens Press, including Against Itself Cannot Stand, along with a spoken word album. His other honors include the 2024 Subnivean Award for Poetry and runner-up for the 2023 Joy Harjo Prize. A former bookstore owner, adjunct professor, and slam poet who founded and hosted a slam in Central Texas for five years, JeFF has been a featured performer at some of the oldest slam venues in the US. He lives in New Hampshire. Find more here: jeffstumpo.com Get the new book here: https://learnforlife.unh.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=676734136 As always, we'll also include the live Prompt Lines for responses to our weekly prompt. Submit your poems through Submittable by midnight Sunday for a chance to be invited: https://rattle.submittable.com/submit/269309/rattlecast-prompt-poems-online For links to all the past episodes, visit: https://www.rattle.com/page/rattlecast/ This Week's Prompt: Write a poem in which utilizes a quote as the title, and indicate who said it within the body of the poem. Next Week's Prompt: Consider your most controversial opinions and boldly write a poem about at least one without apologizing for the stance. Include a fresh metaphor. The Rattlecast livestreams on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, then becomes an audio podcast. Find it on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

*Wheat prices are having a huge rally.  *The push is on the pass the Buy American Cotton Act.  *Texas 4-H now has its own headquarters.  *Helping Texas High Plains agriculture deal with depleting groundwater supplies is a major focus for AgriLife researchers.  *Central Texas dairy farmers have a new market opportunity thanks to Walmart.  *The Farm Bill has cleared a key hurdle in Congress.  *A new topical powder has been approved to treat screwworms.

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 30, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Grain market consolidation is occurring, with traders preparing for the first notice day amid limited new information. Drought remains a major concern in the US, Australia, and Brazil, while Argentina's drier conditions are speeding up harvest. Ethanol production fell to a three-month low, with significant declines in the Midwest. Livestock futures were mixed, with higher feed grain prices and weather concerns affecting demand. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rains in the Corn Belt and Texas, with potential for excessive rainfall in Central Texas and the Lower Mississippi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the coast of California, in November 2004, retired couple Tom and Jackie Hawks thought they were closing a new chapter, selling their yacht and preparing for a quieter life. Instead, they were lured into a meticulously planned trap.What began as a routine boat sale quickly spiraled into one of the most disturbing maritime murders in true crime history.In this episode, I broke down the calculated scheme that led to their disappearance, the shocking method used to silence them, and the investigation that unraveled a cold and calculated plot driven by greed. From false identities to a horrifying final act at sea, this case is a chilling reminder of how quickly trust can turn deadly.Connect with us on Social Media!You can find us at:Instagram: @bookofthedeadpodX: @bkofthedeadpodFacebook: The Book of the Dead PodcastTikTok: BookofthedeadpodOr visit our website at www.botdpod.comFeaturing a promo for Box in the BasementBox in the Basement" is a compelling new podcast created by Arlene, a woman whose life was forever changed by a family tragedy. The unsolved murder of her Uncle Leon Laurales serves as the catalyst for this investigative series. Disturbed by the lackluster investigation and the mystery that still surrounds his case, Arlene dives deep into the details of her uncle's story, uncovering the many problems that plagued the investigation. Her journey doesn't stop there, as she expands her focus to other unsolved cases in Central Texas. Each episode of "Box in the Basement" promises to shed light on the overlooked and forgotten mysteries in her local community, hoping to find answers and justice for those who have been silenced.Listen hereCenter, D. P. I. (2026, January 15). Twenty years since last execution: California remains under execution moratorium as advocates push for mass clemency grant. Death Penalty Information Center. https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/twenty-years-since-last-execution-california-remains-under-execution-moratorium-as-advocates-push-for-mass-clemency-grantCup of Coffee and Crime. (2026, April 16). The Murder of Tom and Jackie Hawks: Sold a yacht, then vanished at sea. Medium. https://medium.com/@coffeecrimeandcosmetics/the-murder-of-tom-and-jackie-hawks-sold-a-yacht-then-vanished-at-sea-a08ea086b637Dirmann. (2009, March 5). Murder. Just because. Orange Coast Magazine. https://orangecoast.com/news/murder-just-becauseDziemianowicz, J. (2024, January 2). Tom and Jackie Hawks Killed in Yacht Murder By “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” Actor and His Wife. Oxygen Official Site. https://www.oxygen.com/the-real-murders-of-orange-county/crime-news/skylar-deleon-kills-tom-jackie-hawks-in-yacht-murderFera, L. L. (2022a, November 29). HARDCORE GANG MEMBER SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER-FOR-PROFIT KILLING OF COUPLE ON THEIR NEWPORT BEACH YACHT. Orange County District Attorney. https://orangecountyda.org/press/hardcore-gang-member-sentenced-to-death-for-murder-for-profit-killing-of-couple-on-their-newport-beach-yacht/Fera, L. L. (2022b, December 6). BACKGROUND ON THE THREE CRIMINAL CASES INVOLVING SKYLAR DELEON. Orange County District Attorney. https://orangecountyda.org/press/background-on-the-three-criminal-cases-involving-skylar-deleon/Gottlieb, J. (2019, March 2). What happened to Tom and Jackie Hawks? - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-may-23-me-yacht23-story.htmlHanley, B. C. (n.d.). “He did it. I know he did it,” man says of son - Los Angeles Times. https://web.archive.org/web/20081010005928/http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-deleonold1,0,6683554.storyLea, J. (2021, July 16). After the murder of their loved ones, the O'Neill and Hawks families reflect. News-Herald. https://www.news-herald.com/2009/08/09/after-the-murder-of-their-loved-ones-the-oneill-and-hawks-families-reflect/O. (2024, May 22). From Power Rangers Star to Cold-Blooded Killer | True Crime. Medium. https://medium.com/@mromysteries/from-power-rangers-star-to-cold-blooded-killer-true-crime-30f9679d550aPeople v. Henderson, No. G039432 (Cal. Ct. App. Jul. 17, 2009). (n.d.).Perkinson, J. (2023, November 11). Skylar Deleon: From Power Rangers to Heartless Assassin. True Crime Time. https://truecrimetime.com/skylar-deleon/Register, O. C., & Welborn, L. (2008, October 5). Victim: Jon Peter “JP” Jarvi. Orange County Register. https://www.ocregister.com/2008/10/05/victim-jon-peter-jp-jarvi/Richards, T. (n.d.). The new owners — the gruesome yacht murder case of Thomas and Jackie Hawks — Crime Library. https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/celebrity/hawkes_deleon/6.htmlSerna, J. (2018, December 20). Main witness testifies in court - Los Angeles Times. Daily Pilot. https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-xpm-2008-10-08-dpt-deleon10092008-story.htmlWelcome to the Orange County DA Office - Press Releases/Media advisories. (n.d.). https://web.archive.org/web/20090210084528/http://www.orangecountyda.com/home/index.asp?page=8&recordid=387Yang, A., & Paparella, A. (2020, January 18). A receipt from Target, a stolen car in Mexico and a third unsolved murder: Investigation into yacht murder of California couple. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/receipt-target-stolen-car-mexico-unsolved-murder-investigation/story?id=68204176If you enjoyed the episode, consider leaving a review or rating! It helps more than you know! If you have a case suggestion, or want attention brought to a loved one's case, email me at bookofthedeadpod@gmail.com with Case Suggestion in the subject line.Stay safe, stay curious, and stay vigilant.

Episode 88 – From Reconstruction to DEI: The Long Arc of Race Relations in Texas Hello folks, I'm Hank Wilson and welcome to Episode 88 of the Hidden History of Texas. This is Episode 88 - From Reconstruction to DEI: The Long Arc of Race Relations in Texas In this episode I'm going to talk about a subject that a lot of folks like to avoid. That is the subject of race and race relations in Texas History. The story of the struggle that both African Americans and Mexican Americans faced in achieving their civil rights might be something you were unaware of.  While our image travels from reconstruction to today, and that is the title of this episode, the reality is also that our Mexican American citizens have fought to improve their political circumstances ever since the Anglos began showing up in the 1820s and especially after the revolution of 1836.  The struggle African Americans faced started after their emancipation from slavery in 1865. For the most part though organized campaigns for both groups really weren't launched until the early twentieth century. In the years following the Texas Revolution Tejanos were often the focal point of Anglo hatred and mistrust.  In the 1850s, Anglos accused Tejanos in Central Texas of helping slaves escape to Mexico and many of the Tejano families were forced to leave their homes. During the Cart War of 1857 (which I covered in a previous episode) Tejanos around Goliad and San Antonio were attacked by Anglos. Two years later in 1859, Tejano's in South Texas were attacked after Juan N. Cortina's captured Brownsville. And he issued a proclamation demanding the protection of Mexican-American land rights. Needless to say, this caused panic among Anglo residents who thought of him a nothing more than a bandit. This instigated the "First Cortina War" which grew in intensity and eventually required the U.S. Army, including troops under Robert E. Lee and local Texas Rangers, to eventually force him to retreat into Mexico by December 1859.  It was called the First Cortina War because Cortina returned during the Civil War (hence, the Second Cortina War), initially assisting the Union army this time, (after all he recognized that the Confederacy wanted to maintain slavery and continue to take the land held by Tejanos) and he succeed in taking control of steamboats, before being defeated in 1861 by Confederate forces under Santos Benavides. After the Civil War, both the newly freed slaves and Tejanos faced further atrocities. In the 1880s, White men in East Texas used lynching as their preferred method of maintaining political control. It became very common as a method of retaliation for alleged rapes of White women or for other insults or injuries that white people felt had been perpetrated. Mexican Americans of South Texas faced the same problems. The Ku Klux Klan, the White Caps, law officials, and the Texas Rangers, all served as official and unofficial enforcers of White authority, and they regularly terrorized both Mexican and Black Texans. For blacks emancipation eventually proved to be more of a symbolic action than anything else, because while slaves were freed from official bondage, they were still mostly blocked from fully participating in society.  Freedmen often found themselves barred from most public places and schools and often were  forced to live only in certain residential areas of towns. As the calendar changed to the twentieth century and reconstruction was abandoned, white politicians insured that such practices were written into the law. Even though Tejanos were not specifically targeted by these statutes they were still often subjected to them through unwritten social customs.  Through the 1880s and 1890s, both African Americans and Mexican Americans faced organized legal efforts to disfranchise them and if those didn't work, Anglos turned to a variety of informal means to weaken their political strength. The most common method they faced were terrorist tactics, literacy tests, the stuffing of ballot boxes, and accusations of incompetence when they won office. White political bosses in South Texas and other areas with large Mexican-American population such as the El Paso or Rio Grande valley, meantime, dominated their areas by controlling the votes of the poor. Two of the more odorous methods used by the white politicians was the poll-tax law and the other was the white primary passed by Texas Democrats. The poll tax law  was passed in 1902 the legislature passed the poll-tax law which required every person who wanted to vote to “pay from $1.50 to $1.75' for that privilege, which effectively disenfranchised those who were poor. (Poll Taxes for federal elections weren't eliminated until 1964 when the 24th amendment was passed and then in 1966 for state election.) These mechanisms disfranchised Blacks, and Mexican Americans for that matter, for White society did not regard Tejanos as belonging to the "White" race. Progressive reformers of the age viewed both minority groups as having a corrupting influence on politics. By the late 1920s, Texas politicians had effectively immobilized African-Texan voters through court cases that defined political parties as private organizations that could exclude members. Some scholars have estimated that no more than 40,000 of the estimated 160,000 eligible Black voters retained their franchise in the 1920s.  Racial animosity in Texas (and indeed throughout the south) was rampant. White controlled legislatures passed what are known as Jim Crow laws.  These laws greatly increased the segregation of the races, and in the cities, Black migrants from the rural areas were shunted into ghettoes where black citizens were already relegated. Ordinarily the Jim Crow laws did not target Mexicans but, there was an understanding among white people that the laws were to be enforced on the premise that Mexicans were an inferior people.   This meant that Tejanos were, much like black Texans, relegated to separate residential areas or designated public facilities. While the Tejano population was primarily Catholic, remember Texas was originally settled through the use of Missions, they were often made to worship at segregated churches. When it came to education both Blacks and Hispanics attended segregated and inferior "colored" and "Mexican" schools. In the mid-1950s, the state legislature passed segregationist laws directed at Blacks (and by implication to Tejanos), some dealing with education, others with residential areas and public accommodations. Texas governor R. Allan Shivers, who was opposed to integration especially in education and vehemently opposed the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision, went so far as to call out the Texas Rangers at Mansfield in 1956 to prevent Black students from entering the public school His successor Marion Price Daniel, Sr., was a little more tolerant, the integration process in Texas was slow and painful. Supreme Court decisions in 1969 and 1971 ordered school districts to increase the number of Black students in White schools through the extremely controversial practice of busing.  As the 1960s started African Americans and Mexican Americans began to participate in both State and national movements that were designed to help bring down racial barriers. Black Texans held demonstrations within the state to protest the long lasting and well entrenched conditions created by segregation. Understanding the power of the dollar individuals began to boycott racist merchants. When the National March on Washington took place  in 1963, approximately 900 protesters marched on the state Capitol in Austin. This was a very diverse group and included Hispanics, Blacks, and Whites, and they directly called out the slow pace of desegregation in the state and Governor John Connally's opposition to the pending civil-rights bill in Washington.  After the passing of the contentious Civil Rights act of 1964, more and more people, especially those people of color began to demand the equality promised in the Constitution. By the latter half of the sixties, some segments of the Black community began to embrace the concept of "Black power" and a minority of them believed violence was the best avenue to achieve social redress. While throughout America riots did take place in major urban areas, the destruction of property and life in Texas in no way compared to that in other states. Likewise,  Tejanos took part in the Chicano movement of the era, and some, especially youths, supported militancy, and denounced "gringos," and spoke of voluntary separatism from American society. The Raza Unida party spearheaded the movement during the 1970s. A political party, Raza Unida offered solutions to inequalities previously addressed by reformist groups such as LULAC and the G.I. Forum. Members used demonstrations and boycotts and confrontational approaches, but violence of significant magnitude seldom materialized. The movement declined by the mid-1970s. During the same period, the federal government tried to implement an agenda designed to achieve racial equality, and Texas Mexicans and Black Texans both profited from this initiative. The Twenty-fourth Amendment, ratified in 1964, barred the poll tax in federal elections. In 1969 Texas repealed its own separatist statutes. The federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated local restrictions to voting and required that federal marshals monitor election proceedings. Ten years later, another voting-rights act demanded modification or elimination of at-large elections. Much of the activity in civil rights during the last quarter of the twentieth century and the opening decade of the new millennium focused on consolidating the gains of previous decades. For example, African Americans and Mexican Americans registered to vote in unprecedented numbers, and members of both ethnic groups won election to major local, state, and federal offices....

In the spring of 1997, seven-year-old DaNydia “Nee-Nee” Thompson vanished just steps away from her elementary school in Killeen, Texas. What began as a confusing absence quickly escalated into a full-scale search involving family, volunteers, soldiers from nearby Fort Hood, and law enforcement across Central Texas.Witnesses reported seeing a man call DaNydia by name before carrying her away in broad daylight. Despite thousands of tips and an intensive search effort, no trace of her was found, until eight days later, when her remains were discovered in a rural ditch outside the city.Nearly three decades later, DaNydia's case remains unsolved.Investigators believe they may know who is responsible, but the key to justice may still lie with someone who has yet to come forward.If you have any information about the abduction and murder of DaNydia Betty-Jacqueline Thompson, please contact Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477.You can support gone cold and listen to the show ad-free at https://patreon.com/gonecoldpodcastFind us at https://www.gonecold.comFor Gone Cold merch, visit https://gonecold.dashery.comFollow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X. Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click https://linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcast#JusticeForDanydiaThompson #ChildAbduction #Killeen #KilleenTX #Texas #TX #TexasTrueCrime #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #Unsolved #MissingPerson #Missing #Murder #UnsolvedMurder #UnsolvedMysteries #Homicide #CrimeStories #PodcastRecommendations #CrimeJunkie #MysteryPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

Under the weather, dealing with allergies and heavy rain - but the show must go on. Renae recaps MC'ing the disco-themed CASA of Central Texas gala, and there's a wedding story (and a photo) for the ages… told in a not-so-safe-for-work way. Let's just say it was the moment Steve knew Captain Evil was the ONE.

The First Elephants and 100 Year Old Yellow Donuts!JB, Sandy, and Tricia kick things off with a thought-provoking look back at the very first YouTube video ever posted.

What happens when a love for coffee meets a passion for community, and gets put on wheels? In this episode, we sit down with Steven and Leilani, the duo behind A MI MANERA Coffee Company, a one-of-a-kind coffee trailer blending culture, creativity, and craft. From homemade syrups inspired by family traditions to a lowrider-style trailer turning heads across Central Texas, they're not just serving coffee, they're building a space where people can slow down, connect, and feel at home. We dive into how a Thanksgiving conversation turned into a full-fledged business, the challenges of launching a mobile coffee shop, and why they're choosing experience over speed in a fast-paced coffee world. If you've ever dreamed of starting your own business, or just want to hear a story about doing things your way, this episode is for you.

Steve went to the Red Games, and was treated like a superstar. The couple talks a little sports, shares an incredible veteran story, and breaks down how a certain someone got hacked. Plus, Renae will be attending the CASA of Central Texas gala — if you'd like to support this great cause, visit https://www.casacentex.org/.

 “Good Juju, Ghetto Honey, and Pickpocketing"JB, Sandy, and Tricia are in peak form as the show kicks off with snack confessions, including an unforgettable story about someone casually pulling an entire grilled chicken breast out of her purse. It only escalates from there, with JB admitting (once again) that Instagram ads got the best of him—this time with a mysterious “honey stick” purchase that leaves the whole crew questioning adulthood itself. The mood takes a sharp turn when Tricia shares an important heads-up about a rise in pickpocketing downtown. From distraction tactics to real-life stories that'll make you clutch your phone a little tighter, the conversation is both eye-opening and oddly entertaining. As Sandy puts it, “It's such a gutsy crime—because if you get caught, someone's throwing down.” Then comes a fan-favorite Friday tradition: Good Juju ✨. Borrowed from a legendary visit years ago, this magical moment delivers positive vibes to listeners facing big events—from community gatherings to emotional milestones. One caller summed it up perfectly after receiving juju: “That's what I call party paranoia—just worried everyone's gonna show up.” The episode also dives into Austin weekend energy

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Active Mom Podcast mini-series Inside Pelvic Floor Support: Devices, Fit & What You Should Know, we're speaking with:Lauren Fleming, Founder @HEM Support Wear—an external pelvic floor support device company based out of Central Texas (just outside Austin).HEM Support Wear is a woman-founded pelvic health company redefining what support looks and feels like. After developing pelvic organ prolapse following the birth of her first child, Lauren couldn't find a discreet, comfortable option that actually helped—so she created one.We cover: • how the device works mechanically • who it may be a good fit for (and who it's not) • how to use and fit it in real life • where it fits alongside pelvic floor rehab and return to activityTime Stamps:1:00 Introduction2:30 the founding of HEM4:21 how HEM works6:30 who this is for9:31 real world use12:332 common misconceptions15:37 rapid fire questionsHEM's patented support garment uses an internal support panel to gently lift and support the pelvic floor—designed to integrate into daily life rather than feel like a brace or medical device.Their devices are currently available online via their website, with shipping across the U.S. and internationally (Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada).

Christopher Watters didn't just have a slow start - he had a full-on crash. Bad investments, empty bank accounts, and a reality check that forced him to rebuild from scratch. Somewhere along the way, he figured out a system that works and we'll talk about what actually turned things around and how most agents could avoid making the same mistakes he made. If you're interested in hearing ways to fix one of the biggest gaps in the industry, you won't want to miss this episode.   Key takeaways to listen for What Chris learned after going broke in his 20s (and why it still matters) The difference between "internet leads" and high intent leads Why waiting 12–24 months for a deal to close should be a red flag How most agents are being taught the wrong things about lead generation An app that'll make your life as a real estate professional easier   Resources mentioned in this episode Landman (TV Series 2024– ) The Million Dollar Real Estate Team by Chris Watters & Bradley Pounds National Association of REALTORS®   About Christopher Watters Christopher has been a trusted real estate advisor to over 3000 families across Central Texas for the past 15 years. Giving him a level of market expertise that indirectly creates an enormous competitive advantage for his clients. He has been recognized by Inc5000, Wall Street Journal, and several local publications as the top broker in Central Texas.   Follow Christopher Website: Watters International Realty | Realsynch | TABLE | Performance Enforcement Systems for Real Estate Teams Instagram: @christopherwatters Contact Number: (512) 567-1597 Email: chriswatters@wattersinternational.com   About Leigh Brown Leigh Brown is a keynote speaker and leadership expert who helps organizations navigate growth, conflict, and change with clarity and courage. Her message resonates with leaders facing real-world pressure—whether that's housing challenges, organizational friction, or cultural shifts. Her latest book, Next Is Now, equips leaders to stop reacting and start leading with intention.

On this episode of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast, legendary coach Kim Mulkey reflects on her storied career, from her roots in rural Louisiana playing Dixie Youth baseball to her induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Mulkey discusses how she was talked into coaching and eventually transformed a Baylor program into a national powerhouse, winning three championships including a perfect 40-0 season. She shares insights into her recruitment strategies, the "grit" that defines her coaching style, and how she replicated her success at LSU by securing a fourth national title in just two years. Ending with a heartfelt nod to Waco, Mulkey emphasizes her enduring connection to Central Texas and the importance of the legacy built during her 21 years at Baylor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast, legendary coach Kim Mulkey reflects on her storied career, from her roots in rural Louisiana playing Dixie Youth baseball to her induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Mulkey discusses how she was talked into coaching and eventually transformed a Baylor program into a national powerhouse, winning three championships including a perfect 40-0 season. She shares insights into her recruitment strategies, the "grit" that defines her coaching style, and how she replicated her success at LSU by securing a fourth national title in just two years. Ending with a heartfelt nod to Waco, Mulkey emphasizes her enduring connection to Central Texas and the importance of the legacy built during her 21 years at Baylor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the story of a guy on a road trip across the country, checking out America's classic greasy spoons. And the adventure is all about finding the restaurant owners and creative cooks serving up the very best of down-home style food. That's the premise of the hit series Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives starring everyman chef Guy Fieri. Today we're going to talk with the show's creator, two-time Emmy Award winning food journalist and executive producer David Page. Interview Transcript David, I can't wait to talk to you about the show. But before we dive in and talk about the specifics, how long did the show run and how many episodes were done? My impression it's still on and it's always been there. Yes. I created it in 2006, 2007. I did the first 11 seasons and moved on. And funny story, in the first month of the show we had a couple of strong initial outings. And everyone was all excited thinking maybe this will be a hit. A food network executive called me up to tamp down my expectations and said, look, this is all fine and dandy, but this thing isn't gonna go more than a season or two. There's just not that many restaurants. And you know, to quote the great screenwriter William Goldman whose rule of Hollywood is 'no one knows anything.' I did 11 seasons. It's now in season 40 or something, I think. Holy cow. I could just think of enough restaurants around me to do a couple of seasons worth. So, tell us the origin story. How did Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives come about? Well, I had left a career in network news and moved to the Twin Cities because I thought I wanted to be in business for a public corporation. And I took a job as the Senior Vice president at a home shopping channel, and I was all excited, and I hated it. It was just horrible. I did not want to sell second rate gold jewelry to shut ins. So, I quit, and I opened a production company and began to starve because I wasn't selling anything. Then I called Al Roker, who has a production company and who had technically worked for me, although stars don't work for executive producers in the real world. When I was the co-producer of the Weekend Editions of the Today Show. Al was on the weekend show at the time. He hadn't yet moved up to the big show. And I said, hey, Al, I'm starving. You got any work you could throw me? And he said, yeah, I'm doing a lot of stuff for the Food Network. I'll subcontract some of it to you. Which was good for both of us. I got to work, and Al got to take a cut without doing anything. So, that hooked me up with the Food Network. I started working for them and Al and I both knew I wasn't gonna get rich doing a pass-through deal, so I started pitching them directly. And I was getting nowhere. There was this very nice development exec who would talk to me on the phone. And everything I proposed she would shoot down. And one day I'm on the phone with her and we're going through a pitch call and I'm proposing this and proposing that, and she's saying, no, no, no. Finally, the Food Network had asked Al to do a documentary on diners and the history of diners and such. And Al had subcontracted it to me. So, this development exec had a frustration and I think pity for me and finally said to me on this call, don't you have another thing on diners? And I immediately, I said, oh, absolutely. I'm developing a show called Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. And I told her all about it. And this was like late on a Thursday or Friday afternoon. And she said, 'you know, that sounds good. We have a development meeting Tuesday. Get me a writeup on Monday.' And I got off the phone elated because it was the first time she'd expressed interest in anything. But also, I'd kind of put myself in a jam because I was not developing a show called that. I had literally pulled the title out of thin air. Or a body part, depending upon how scatological you want to get. And that gave me the weekend to try to put a pitch together. So, this was in the old days when you didn't email people, you called them. I did as much research as I could, and I started calling restaurants around the country. And on Monday I sent her a pitch for a one-hour special with, I think, it had seven restaurants in it. And, they had their meeting on Tuesday and here here's, you know, you get lucky. Guy Fieri had just won their second Food Network Star competition. Back then they naively believed that that contest was gonna generate them a new star every year. Someone who would be a big deal for it. In fact, Guy is the only one who ever made it and, when I'm drunk and immodest, I take a lot of credit for having taught him how to make it. But he has immense natural talent. Anyway, they wanted to make Guy a star. And they were trying to get a primetime show for him. And big deal, major league production companies had been asked to come up with proposals, which had not come back yet. They figured, what the hell, let's do a special with Guy just to keep on the air so people wouldn't forget about him. So, they picked up this special from me. It was gonna be a one-shot deal. We did it. I think they were kind of stunned by how well it did. And then something really great happened for me. They looked at the proposals from the big boys and didn't like them. And they were kind of stuck. They were desperate to get Guy on the air in prime time. So, they figured, well, you know, let's pick up a very short season of this thing. And they bought, I don't know if it was eight or 10 episodes, but they committed to that. And very quickly, we became a hit and off we went. It's an amazing story. So many people have seen so many episodes of that show. But nobody would have any idea that's how it got started. It's wonderful to hear about that. Once you got going and got your feet on the ground with this, what were you hoping to accomplish through this show? Well, look, TV's about storytelling. I've been a storyteller, hell, for 50 some odd years now as a mostly broadcast journalist. You learn, if you're any good, that the best stories come from and are about people. I conceive this not as a food show, but as an opportunity for the viewer to meet really cool, passionate people doing something they cared about. You know, independent restaurant owners make a buck 3.80 at best. They're passionate about making good food. If they're any good. They're often trying to keep family legacies alive. And more than anything else to succeed in the food biz you gotta wanna serve people. You gotta wanna make people happy. So, I went out to document the stories of some of the coolest people in America. Now, it was in the food world, which is a world of shared experience. We all eat. Most of us have favorite foods. Most of our favorite foods are the kinds of foods that I featured on Diners. TV is about one thing: hanging out with someone you want to hang out with. That's why Tom Selleck remains a star; whatever crappy TV show you put him in. That's why for your older audience, Tyne Daly kept getting series after series, or James Garner. There are just people you want to hang out with and that's all television is. Guy is someone people want to hang out with. His personality comes through the screen in a particular way. And you know, I said earlier, frankly or implied, that I taught him a lot about how to make TV. I did, but that's because at heart, he is the most naturally talented performer I've ever worked with in 50 years in the business. And was brilliantly able to soak up anything he learned along the way. I mean, it's like a chef. If you're a good chef, a better chef can make you better. But if you're not a good chef, you'll never be a good chef. To be good on TV, you have to have it. I can't define IT, but to quote the Supreme Court justice about pornography, I know it when I see it. And Guy has IT. So basically, this show put together people you wanted to hang out with and brought them into your living room or your bedroom or whatever room you watch in. The show is very compelling and you're right, you get to know the chefs, the restaurant owners in these little places, and there's something wonderfully wholesome about it. It's so good that you came up with this idea. You know, I was reminded as you were talking about a conversation you and I had when we first got to know each other by Zoom a few weeks ago. And I was mentioning I was going to do a self-guided drive called the Blues Triangle Tour. Starting in Memphis going down to Tupelo, over to Mussell Shoals, ending up in Nashville. And immediately you started telling me about places I needed to go. You said, oh, there's this wonderful place in Memphis. It's down an alley and down these stairs. Yeah, the rendezvous. Yes. They have the best Memphis dry rub ribs. I thought, oh my God, I'm, I can't tell you how grateful I am for that recommendation. Well, did you go? I'm going plan my trip around that. And then as I was reading your book, Food Americana, which we've discussed in a separate podcast, you mentioned the hot wings in Nashville. You mentioned former Mayor of Nashville, Bill Purcell, who was an inspiration for the hot wing festival they have there. Well, I happen to know him. And because our professional paths intersected around some health and wellness things, and he's a wonderful guy. So, you inspire me to get back in touch with him. You know, I wrote to him, I said, I'm going to be in Nashville. Let's go out for some hot wings. You know, at the place where they were invented. How wonderful is all this? Well, the story behind them is phenomenal. Apparently, the guy, Prince I guess was his last name... he was not a real faithful husband or boyfriend. I'm not sure if he was married to the woman. But he came in one night after gallivanting around and told his partner, told apparently, didn't ask, to make him some wings. And she was so teed off at him that she made them hotter than hell and he liked them. And you know, an industry is born. Or so the story goes. That's so interesting. Tell us some of your most memorable experiences doing the show. And some of the places you were, the people you met. There must be so many that stand out and you did so many. But give us a few examples. Well, I understand I kind of lost out on part of this after the first season. I, I was back at home base putting the show together. So, okay, my in-person experiences were somewhat limited. Although I made some phenomenal friends in the course of it. Louie Miller's Barbecue in Taylor, Texas. Which, I visited. It's a legacy joint. Opened 80 some odd years at this point in a converted, they always include the word girls, a converted girls basketball gym in this small town in Texas. And when we went to shoot there, Louis Miller had passed away. His son Bobby was running the place. Bobby has now passed away and his son Wayne has the place. But I just fell in love with Bobby, who was, mm-hmm, dry as a bone and hilarious. I mean, Guy says to him, well, what are you gonna cook these over? You know, expecting post oak or mesquite. Bobby looked at 'em and said, wood. I said, oh, so that's how it's gonna go. And, and that's how it went. Now we started at three in the morning. That's when they start the fire. And, you know, we're in the middle of an interview in front of one of the pits, which was at that point, I don't know, maybe 60 years old. And without looking, without checking, Bobby turns around and starts moving briskets from one part of the pit to the other. And either I or Guy said, why are you doing that? How do you know to do that? He said they needed it. It's that kind of innate understanding of his food, his technique, the pit - which had a personality of its own - and he understood it. It was just extraordinary. It's the best barbecue I've ever had. The brisket there is extraordinary. It's unbelievable. They make their own sausage, out of bull meat. You know, again, food of the poor. Barbecue started as a way to salvage tough cuts and meat that was going bad in Czech and German owned butcher shops in central Texas. It was all about making do and the argument has allegedly been that bull meat has a better chew. BS. Once the old Bull was done siren, you had to do something with 'em. Grinding them up into sausage was efficient. And I, I mean, it's fascinating what you learn along the way. Bulls are kinda lean. So, when you make sausage outta bull meat, you actually add fat. That you've taken from other animals to get the right mix. Their sausage is amazing. It's the finest barbecue I've ever had. There's a place in West Lafayette, Indiana, called the Triple XXX Family Restaurant. They added family restaurant to it 'cause when it was just the Triple XXX Drive-In, they used to get phone calls, yeah, from people asking what time the next show was. And the married couple that owns it, they started going there when they were in high school dating. His father owned it at one point. It's basically a burger joint, but much more than that where they make the burgers out of steak. They name the burgers after star athletes from Purdue University right down the street. And they just, their, their love for the business, their love for the community, it's just something really, really special. And, you know, Wayne Miller's become a friend. They've become friends. It, it, it's a delight to see. there's a barbecue joint in Lexington, Kentucky. And I know Lexington because when my daughter was in high school, she was a competitive equestrian. And, Lexington has a pretty big deal horse show every year. And we would go there, and she actually ribboned there. She was damn good at it. But there was a barbecue joint that I found there. I didn't find it on a trip there. I mean, my research department found it. And their specialty was, as is the case in that part of Kentucky, mutton. And we sent a crew down there and Guy and did a segment with them. Like the next year when we were in Lexington, I took the family there and we had dinner. And it turned out I couldn't go there very often because they wouldn't let me pay. And they would just fill the table with all this food because as it turned out, they told me that being on Diners saved them from going bankrupt and shutting down. And I found out that we actually saved a bunch of restaurants, which was not our intent. But I'm damn glad it happened. And by the way, if you've never had mutton barbecue, you gotta go for it. It's fabulous. You know, when you were talking about Texas barbecue, I don't think I've ever come across barbecue I don't like. And, you know, North Carolina has its own distinctive barbecue, and Kansas City and Memphis, you know, all that. But by far my favorite, and I shouldn't say this because I live in North Carolina, but it's Texas barbecue, just like you said. Well, I think we're talking central Texas barbecue because... Yes. In Southern Texas, there's a Mexican style of barbecue, in Southeastern Texas there's the kind of barbecue you're used to because there was an African American migration from the Southeast into that area, so they're making pork. But yes, central Texas barbecue is second to caviar and hallava. Probably the third best substance on earth. Oh my God, I totally agree. I have a good friend in Austin, so I've been down there and I've gone to Lockhart and, you know, Austin and places, and you're right, that Central Texas barbecue is just unbelievable. It, it hijacks every atom in my body. And, and what's incredible about it is in most cases. There's no sauce. No, I was just gonna say... that it's only with salt and pepper. You don't... the meat is so good. Yeah. You don't want to besmirch it with sauce. No, no. At other places you need sauce because the meat's not that good to begin with. Oh, it's just absolute heaven. And again, it was born of a need to do something with bad meat. And, and by the way, interestingly enough, you know, unlike North Carolina barbecue, which was born of whole animals, this kind of barbecue was impossible until the meat cutting industry was born. And pieces of beef were being shipped that were not whole carcasses or half carcasses. This old form of food is actually also a modern form of food that couldn't exist until the industrial age began treating beef differently. You know, I'm dying to make a trip down to Austin, use that as a base and do nothing but barbecue for about three or four days. I don't know if the body can tolerate that, but, oh... Oh sure it can! But I'm going to find out perhaps. Well, you know, there's three Michelin star barbecue joints in Austin now. I interviewed the owner of La Barbecue, which has a Michelin star who was actually married to a woman who is a descendant of Louis Miller's family. And she unfortunately passed away. Her widow runs the place alone now. But they're doing some remarkable stuff. And of course, there's Franklin's, which is famous, which I've never been to. But oh, Obama was the only one allowed to cut the line there. Yeah, I wasn't, I had to stand in line a long time. How good was it? Unbelievably good. I mean, you go up and, you know, Aaron Franklin was there at the counter chopping up the brisket and asked which part you'd like. And you just don't... sauce belongs nowhere near it. The meat is just so tender, so beautiful. But it does raise a definitional issue. He was one of the first to use prime beef. Is that cheating? Barbecue's goal is to make the most out of the least. I don't know. If it's good. It's good. Okay. Cheating or not? It's really good. Okay. Just checking. So, let's get back to food television. Social media has come into the picture, since you began doing the Diners show. How has that changed things? And is TV still the predominant place people are learning about food or is it social? How do the two interact? Where does that work? I think it's mostly social media these days.I mean, look, TV evolved. Food TV evolved into two things. Truly beautiful paeans to food and chefs done generally on streaming channels. And they're fine. They're good. A bit, too dreamy for my taste. They take you out of the real world of your shared experience, but that's okay. I, I like going to museums and looking at pretty pictures. What troubles me is that so much of food TV turned into competition shows and BS reality shows. They glorify, you know, Gordon Ramsey's a great chef. I doubt he runs his real kitchens the way he screams and yells on that show. And given the toxicity in the restaurant kitchen culture, that got a spotlight a few years ago and is still, you know, it hasn't been eradicated. I'm not in love with the glorification of screaming and yelling. But the Bear has the same problem. I mean, this 'yes chef' mentality but it's still the French brigade system and an awful lot of the chefs I enjoy talking to these days will tell you, you don't have to do that. But I think the impetus in food as an audio-visual medium. Or food presented as an audio-visual medium is very much social media [these days. And you know, on the one hand, that's fine. The more interest there is in food. Hopefully the more people may sample my podcast Culinary Characters Unlocked. Look for it wherever you get your podcasts. But look, I confused the folks at the Food Network by insisting that my show be completely factual. You know, if they would ask me to stretch a point or something, I would say no. I held it to the same standards that I held all the reporting to when I was the senior investigative producer at 2020. I believe you should tell the truth. Well, social media doesn't give a damn. Most food shows, frankly, don't give a damn. But you've got influencers who have their own agendas. Who are wheedling free meals out of restaurants. I mean, why the hell glorify to buy chocolate? It's a goddamn chocolate bar, but it's 20 bucks. That's ridiculous. Food has been turned into a designer, accoutrement. It's, you know, it's a YSL designer bag. That doesn't make me happy. But then again as a society it's harder and harder to get people to be interested in actually learning stuff. They wanna be titillated, they wanna be shocked, they wanna be amazed. And look, teaching people stuff or imparting information doesn't have to be broccoli. I believe, frankly, one of the things I'm proudest of is that Diners, while entirely factual, was entertaining as hell. You can do both. But there's no code of honor or honesty or obligation among anybody picking up a camera and going on social media and saying, look at this. Where could it go? How could it be better? Well, don't take money or free meals to go pump places up. Have some expertise in what you're analyzing. I mean, criticism's fine, but if you don't know what you're talking about, the criticism is not valid. And I look to food critics to guide me toward where I want to go and eat and what I should like and help me broaden my palate and my understanding. Is it entertaining? Yeah, fine. It's okay. But again, I'm a grumpy old man telling kids to get off the shed. So David, you know, I'm really grateful you joined us today because the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives is such an important part of American food television history. And it's amazing to hear how it got started and where it went and your vision of how things could be better. But boy, it's just fun to talk to you about food in general and places to eat and the people. And it is just this wonderful world of connection, isn't it? It, it is. And for example, this conversation, Kelly, I didn't know you till we started talking about doing this podcast, and now you're a new buddy. I love talking food with you. BIO David Page is the President and Executive of Page Productions. He is a two-time Emmy award winning Executive Producer with a focus on culinary projects and a special expertise in creating entertaining and engaging programming that combines the highest production values with the richest storytelling. Page is best known for creating the Food Network hit Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and executive producing the program for eleven seasons. He is also an author, having written the book Food Americana about the evolution of American cuisine. And he is now producing and hosting the podcast Culinary Characters Unlocked, featuring entertaining but substantive interviews with important people in the world of food. 

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For many of us, H-E-B is so much more than a grocery store; it's a cornerstone of the community. In moments of crisis, H-E-B shows up as a lifeline. For local makers, it offers a path to get homegrown products onto the shelves. And for everyday shoppers, it's a place that feels unmistakably Texan (butter tortillas included). Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Heidi Post, Senior Director of Public Affairs for Central Texas at H-E-B, to unpack how this beloved brand has earned such deep loyalty and why, for so many, it feels almost like a religion.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter..  And don't forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  If you enjoyed today's interview with Michael Taylor, the Public Information Specialist with Austin Resource Recovery, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 25th episode: Duer - get 15% off your first order Window Nation Austin Community Foundation UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum

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In this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome back Tara Dawn Chapman, founder of Two Hives Honey and author of For the Bees: A Handbook for Happy Beekeeping. Tara first joined the podcast during the series on building a bee business, and she returns to discuss her new book, her unconventional path into beekeeping, and why she believes every beekeeper should begin by understanding honey bee biology. Tara shares how a beekeeping class sparked a dramatic career change—from working in intelligence and traveling internationally to launching a beekeeping operation in Austin, Texas. Starting with just two colonies, she quickly expanded her apiaries and built a successful enterprise by focusing on creative revenue streams like agritourism and education rather than relying solely on honey sales. Much of the conversation centers on Tara's philosophy of teaching beekeeping through the lens of biology and the superorganism. Her book emphasizes understanding how honey bees interact with their environment—especially how weather patterns and floral resources shape colony behavior. Rather than relying on fixed calendar schedules, Tara encourages beekeepers to observe resource availability and environmental signals to guide management decisions. Tara also discusses the challenges of writing a book for beekeepers across diverse climates, the importance of visual storytelling through illustrations, and the realities of managing bees in Central Texas, including extreme summer heat and the presence of Africanized honey bee genetics. Finally, she hints at future plans to expand her work helping beekeepers develop sustainable bee businesses—possibly through new educational programs or mentorship opportunities. 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