S2Ep04: Weather Or Not
November 20, 2023
Perhaps the most contentious subject in casual conversation is the weather. It's either too hot, too cold, too windy...too something! But when everything is perfect, the discussion subsides and we enjoy the moment. Our guest on this episode is John Harris, Chief Meteorologist at KAMR Channel 4 in Amarillo. We'll take a look at the intricacies of being a weather forecaster, the risks he takes in making those predictions, El Niño coming this winter, and the climate change being felt all around us.
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S2Ep04: Weather Or Not
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S2Ep04: Weather Or Not
November 20, 2023
Perhaps the most contentious subject in casual conversation is the weather. It's either too hot, too cold, too windy...too something! But when everything is perfect, the discussion subsides and we enjoy the moment. Our guest on this episode is John Harris, Chief Meteorologist at KAMR Channel 4 in Amarillo. We'll take a look at the intricacies of being a weather forecaster, the risks he takes in making those predictions, El Niño coming this winter, and the climate change being felt all around us.
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S2Ep03: Making An Impact: It's Up To You
November 6, 2023
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The same can be said of Societal Impact, an imperative many universities and corporations embrace today. It's just up to each to figure out how they're going to make that impact. Join me with guest Dr. Kelly McCauley as she tells how she took her class down this road.
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The Economics Of Sports: An American Fixation
October 23, 2023
Sports is an American fixation. It matters not whether it is professional or amateur, we love a good game. Our guest on this pod is Dr. Brandli Stitzel, Sports Economist and Associate Professor of Economics here at WT. Together we take a deep dive into the arena of sport and all the money that gets spent along the way.
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S2Ep01: Technology, Innovation, and the Sigman Lecture
October 6, 2023
Change is a constant in modern culture, and much of it is centered on technology and innovation. Dr. Jeffry Babb has his finger on the pulse of this change, and is also Chair of the Sigman Lecture Series in the College of Business. Tune in for a chat about all of these changes in our lives, as well as this year’s Sigman Lecture.
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
BuffSpeak is the official podcast of the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University. The social media era has given everyone a voice on multiple platforms, but not all voices are created equally. At BuffSpeak, we are committed to bringing thought leaders of the day to your favorite podcast app. Starting right at home in our College, to local, national, and international guests, we strive to bring you the most relevant voices that rise above the din.
Your BuffSpeak host is Dr. Nick Gerlich, the Hickman Professor of Marketing. Gerlich has been at WT since 1989, and was a pioneer in our online programs in 1997. He brings with him a long career filled not only with teaching and research, but also writing for regional and national magazines. He is comfortable in front of a microphone, asking the tough questions. In his spare time, he travels the US photographically documenting old roadside attractions and vintage neon signs.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
BuffSpeak is the official podcast of the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University. The social media era has given everyone a voice on multiple platforms, but not all voices are created equally. At BuffSpeak, we are committed to bringing thought leaders of the day to your favorite podcast app. Starting right at home in our College, to local, national, and international guests, we strive to bring you the most relevant voices that rise above the din.
Your BuffSpeak host is Dr. Nick Gerlich, the Hickman Professor of Marketing. Gerlich has been at WT since 1989, and was a pioneer in our online programs in 1997. He brings with him a long career filled not only with teaching and research, but also writing for regional and national magazines. He is comfortable in front of a microphone, asking the tough questions. In his spare time, he travels the US photographically documenting old roadside attractions and vintage neon signs.
