Episode 24 – Hip To This Kind Of Tip
It’s time to turn the tables! This time Nick Gerlich gets to be the guest, and we introduce Elaina Cantrell Robinson as Guest Host for this special episode on Route 66. Gerlich has co-authored two books on 66, written dozens of magazine articles about it, and appeared on local media many times extolling the virtues of this ribbon of pavement. Join us for a lovely drive down the past lane.
Episode 23 – Shopping For Judges and Juries
When Joanna appeared on BuffSpeak a few months ago, we wound up leaving a lot of hot topics on the table. There’s simply so much to discuss in the field of business law, and we wanted to reprise that guest spot with a quick return to hit on pressing issues happening right here in Texas.
Episode 22 – Like A Bigga Pizza Pie
Pizza is one of our greatest culinary mainstays. Some might even say guilty pleasures. At its core, pizza is a pretty basic food source, but once you dress it up, that’s when it can dance on the table. Brian Kelleher is our guest for this episode, and he’s been making pizzas in Amarillo for the better part of this century, both at the current 575 Pizzeria, and with an earlier incarnation. Listen in as he tells his story, as well as his recent decision to expand to the Dallas market.
Episode 21 – A Festive Occasion
Amarillo has been graced by the presence of Route 66 ever since its creation in 1926. With the Centennial of the Mother Road only a few years away, the Amarillo Convention & Visitor Bureau has partnered with several individuals and entities to create the first-ever Texas Route 66 Festival, which will be June 1-10 right here. And it’s just the beginning. Join guest Kashion Smith, Executive Director of the Amarillo CVB, as she tells the story.
Episode 20 – Forget Kevin Bacon
It was quite the honor for Amarillo to be able to claim the National Teacher of the Year; it’s quite another that she–Shanna Peeples–is now on faculty at WT. That’s rarified air as far as education goes. And never mind that you can forget all those degrees of separation we heard about in the movies.
Episode 19 – The Panhandle Gives
Non-profits are often overlooked when it comes to marketing, but they need the same marketing tools as do the for-profits. It’s just that they don’t have a profit motive. Broc Carter is the Director of Marketing & The Panhandle Gives Campaign at Amarillo Area Foundation, and he tells us how he spearheaded Giving campaigns through both a pandemic and a highly inflationary period.
Episode 18 – Stop The Car! It’s Time For Some Fudge!
Roadside attractions have long been the stuff of American highways. It’s just that most of them were created decades ago. Louie Keen, though, has set out to reinvent the genre in the modern era with his own quirky take on how to put smiles on travelers’ faces. And sell some fudge along the way.
Episode 17 – Artificial Ingredients: The Debate Over AI As A Writing Tool
It’s been in the news since late last year. Artificial Intelligence is being used to write blogs, social media posts, and even exam essays. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Joanna Kimbell, Clinical Assistant Professor of Business Law & Management, as we hash out ways to use AI responsibly, as well as how to control it in the classroom. Oh, and no AI was used to write this blurb!
Episode 16 – Keep on Trucking: From 0 to 400 in a Decade
There are roughly 13 million trucks on American highways, hauling everything from soup to nuts. We may take them for granted, but without them, retailer shelves would be empty. COB grad and serial entrepreneur Shane Redline tells us how he got started in the trucking business about a decade ago, and quickly grew from very humbler beginnings to one of the fastest growing trucking companies in Texas. And just for fun, he’ll tell us about the strangest load his company ever hauled.
Episode 15 – Saving For Retirement: How To Get Started
We all know we’re supposed to do it, but sometimes it’s hard, especially when you’re young. But that is the best time to do it, according to COB grad and Financial Planner Joseph Peterson. Tune in for tips on how to get started.
