Freddy Cruz
Freddy Cruz
Twenty-six year radio veteran Freddy Cruz has gone indie. From former special forces operators and CEOs to authors and journalists, join Freddy as he seeks to learn from some of the highest achieving individuals in the world. These are stories of grit and blasting through the crucible of life. Stories of standing up to powerful corporations and defying the odds. Not all of his guests are …Social links:
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Cruz Through HTX Series Finale: The Heart of Houston in 5 Stories
This series finale of Cruz Through TX is a love letter to Houston and the everyday people who make this city impossible to quit. From Bubbles, the one eyed miracle dog who survived a bullet and a broken jaw, to the hill at Miller Outdoor Theatre built from Texas Medical Center dirt, these stories c…
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Inside a Houston Food Writer’s Life: Dogs, Deadlines, and Underdog Restaurants
Food writer Megha McSwain talks about balancing two very different rescue dogs with a career writing for Texas Monthly, PBS, and Food Network. She shares micro‑walks, immigrant lunchroom memories, and why she cares more about the people behind the plates than burger‑versus‑burger debates. Learn mo…
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How Growing Up in a Rotating Zoo Made Her a Better Health Coach
Health coach and podcast host Samantha Elizabeth grew up in a vet family with snakes, gators, and rescued farm animals. She explains how pets shape our stress, why dogs absorb our energy, and how coaching differs from therapy when you’re trying to change your life. Learn more about Samantha’s coac…
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Candles, Dogs, and Buc‑ee’s: Inside Manready Mercantile
Manready Mercantile founder Travis Weaver connects life with his dogs Delilah and Indy to the discipline of building a national retail brand from a hungover bubble‑bath epiphany and homemade candles in whiskey glasses. Consistency, routines, and responsibility are the throughline. Learn more about…
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He Quit Corporate Oil & Gas to Open a Dog Resort in 90 Days
Former global program director Andy Raman walked away from corporate oil and gas to turn a house full of rescues into Fido’s Home, a dog resort in Katy. He breaks down patience, strict love, and why you never treat pet parents like walking dollar signs. Learn more about Fido’s Home HERE. Subscrib…
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Dog Taxi Confessions: Houston Traffic, Giant Breeds, and Second Vans
Doobie Dogs Pet Taxi owner Ron Velez went from oil and gas and cleaning Airbnbs to shuttling Houston’s dogs to daycare, vets, and groomers. He shares traffic nightmares, 165‑pound Newfoundlands, and the fatherly advice that pushed him to buy van number two. Learn more about Doobie Dogs HERE. Subs…
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The Final Season: Powerhouse Pet Owners and a Proper Goodbye
Freddy explains why he killed Freddy’s Huge ASK, how Cruz Through HTX was born, and why this final “Powerhouse Pet Owners” season is a breakup letter to Houston and a bridge to his new show, Your Mic. Burnout, Pod Bros, pets, and what’s next for the mic. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and YouTube! T…
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Empty Nest, Stray Dog, Full Oven: Inside Cake Fine Pastry
Baker and business owner Liz Hale shares how a skinny street dog named Rihanna helped her family weather empty‑nest syndrome, post‑COVID gut punches, and the grind of running Cake Fine Pastry and Plum Coffee Shop in Houston. Rescues, cake, grit, and a whole lot of cheese tax. Connect with Cake Fin…
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How to Build and Grow a Thriving Podcast Community
Ozeal DeBastos built his vibrant network of over 4,500 podcasters by focusing on authentic connection, both online and in-person. Through consistent events and understanding his audience’s needs, he fostered real relationships beyond the mic. His journey proves that showing up and prioritizing peop…
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The Power of Listening to Your Audience: Lessons from...NESTLE
Nestle, despite being a global powerhouse, stumbled hard when they tried to launch coffee in Japan because they didn’t account for local tastes. I walk you through how the campaign flopped and how they finally rebounded by listening to the culture, rolling out Kit Kats tailored for the Japanese mar…
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