Freddy Cruz
Cruz through HTX
Playlist by Freddy CruzA podcast for Houstonians who want to engage more with their hometown and learn about the people driving its growth. These are the stories about the individuals, businesses, and organizations that ma…119 clip(s) in playlist
"The Best Damn Fruitcake in Texas"
"The best damn fruitcake in Texas" is a hell of a subject line. It intrigued me so much, I replied to my PR pal Paula and asked if Pastry Chef Ruben Ortega would be up for hosting me in his kitchen to bake a cake. I expected a no.I got a yes. What happened after that blew my mind and changed the …
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A Change is Coming Soon
Effective today, Cruz through HTX will go dark for a period not to exceed three months. The intent of the show has and always will be to share the stories of the businesses, organizations, and individuals that make the Greater Houston area GREAT. But it's time to take a pause. We've had a nice, …
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Tales from a Houston Event Maestro
How do you create memorable events that leave a lasting impact? Freddy Cruz and Roger Igo delve into the art of event planning. Roger shares his early experiences with organizing high school talent shows and how those formative years shaped his approach to event production. At the bell tower on 34…
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An H-town Biker's 10,000 Miles of Heart, Grit, and Charity
Why would anyone want to go on a 10,000 mile motorcycle ride? For Mike Hazelrigs, there are plenty of reasons. Mike discusses his experience, from working at Astroworld to embarking on the Hokahay Motorcycle Challenge, a 10,000-mile motorcycle ride starting in Florida and ending in Homer, Alaska.…
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My Transition from Radio to Podcast Media Company Owner
Inventor and host of the podcast Everything Why, Mike Martin, sits down with Freddy Cruz, a writer and radio host turned media company owner. Freddy delves into the challenges of articulating thoughts in an entertaining and concise manner, emphasizing his pursuit of brevity, humor, and historical …
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Galveston's Ties to the American Revolution
Freddy Cruz explores Galveston's connection to the American Revolution through Bernardo de Gálvez, the Spanish governor of Louisiana from 1776 to 1783. Gálvez supported the Continental Army by sending supplies up the Mississippi River. He worked with Oliver Pollock to finance and organize shipments…
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A Conversation with Comicpalooza Founder John Simons
In this episode, Freddy Cruz sits down with John Simons, the founder of Comicpalooza, to discuss his latest book, The Saga of Bjorn Unfrid. John shares the inspiration behind his novel and delves into his experiences in the pop culture world. Drawing from his background in storytelling and running…
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Interplanetary Awesomeness with a NASA Scientist
2024 is predicted to be a peak year for auroras. Depending on where in the world you are, they’re either northern lights or southern lights. But how likely is it that we’ll see an aurora in Houston? Dr. Sabine Stanley, author of the book What’s Hidden Inside Planets, joins the podcast to break it…
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Cooking Up Opportunities at Belong Kitchen
Belong Kitchen is a Houston-based organization that provides employment opportunities for individuals with developmental differences. The founder, Kim Brown, was inspired to start Belong Kitchen when she realized the lack of employment options for her daughter after high school. Belong Kitchen spe…
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A Networking Organization Focused on U of H Alumni
Freddy is joined by Joyce Wells, the founder of Cougar Connection, a networking group focused exclusively on University of Houston alumni. During their conversation, Joyce and Freddy discuss the inception of Cougar Connection, what people often get wrong about networking, and why it's important to…
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