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From the Archives: Jack Carr, Live from Murder by the Book
Jack Carr is the bestselling author of the Terminal List series, which has been adapted into an Amazon series starring Chris Pratt. He’s a former Navy SEAL and is the host of the Danger Close podcast. His new book Only the Dead is his newest novel and if you read only one book this year, it’s gotta…
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Two Years After Astroworld Festival, This Organization is Working to Make Concerts Safer
Just over two years ago, ten people died and more than two thousand were injured at the Astroworld Festival here in Houston, Texas. One of the victims was Madison Dubiski. In her early twenties, she had a bright future ahead of her, including a career in real estate. The loved ones Madison left …
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How this Houston Mom's Son Beat Cancer at Eight Months Old
Her name is Amber Richards. Shortly after meeting her and her family, I knew that I had to get her on the show. Amber and her son Adonis died and were brought back to life during her pregnancy, she had kidney failure, and at just eight months old, Adonis was diagnosed with cancer. All of this happ…
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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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A Houston Man's Road to Powerlifting 700 lbs.
James Strickland is a record breaking powerlifter. How he fell into lifting is worthy of an ESPN documentary. His journey involves a desire to get back into shape and get drafted into the NFL. But he's more than a strongman. James spends time mentoring students and running a business. During th…
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Meet the Chocolatier Who Eats A POUND OF CHOCOLATE Every Day
Dr. Beata Lerman is a scientist turned chocolatier who's lived quite the life. Long story short, she developed a cancer treatment while at MD Anderson, was diagnosed with cancer, darn near cured herself with the treatment she developed, swore off of sugar, and is now creating amazing low carb, sug…
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Habanero Hot Sauce and Remote Work
Last month, I met Gery Dempsey at The Small Business Expo…he works in the graphic design space with a company called Squid Pixels and has his own brand of hot sauce and that’s when I knew I had to get him on the show. Gery and I begin the episode with small business mindset and what it’s like to w…
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HTX Ties to WWII History, a Conversation with Doug Melville
Imagine for one moment you come from a line of Americans who not only served as the first black generals in our nation’s history but also played a role in helping to desegregate the military. Imagine the story being told in a movie directed by George Lucas but your family’s name is completely left …
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She Left Corporate America and Started a Social Media Empire
Today I’m bringing my friend Karen De Amat onto the show to talk about all things social media. Karen is the founder of Social Behavior and Influence by Social. She and her team have helped brands like Layne’s Chicken Fingers, The Halal Guys, and Marble Slab. During this episode you’ll hear why y…
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Dia de los Muertos in HTX
November marks a busy month for one of Houston's most underrated and under-appreciated places: The National Museum of Funeral History. The museum's President and CEO Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez returns to the show to talk about Dia de los Muertos and Veterans Day in this mini-episode. Plan your visi…
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