Join Matador Network CEO Ross Borden as he uncovers how top content creators turned their passions into thriving businesses. Each episode delves into creators' origin stories and biggest obstacles—from early setbacks to breakthrough moments—while revealing their strategies for growing audiences, monetizing content, and building brands while traveling the world. Perfect for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs seeking actionable insights to launch their own creative careers. Learn more at crea ...
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The Matador Fan Zone brings you a weekly look into the world of Estacado sports. Join coaches from the school to look back at last week’s games and look ahead to this week’s match-ups.
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No Blackout Dates, hosted by Eben Diskin and Tim Wenger, is the official podcast of Matador Network and provides a truly unfiltered and honest look at the world of travel and adventure. Join these two travel writers each week for completely raw stories from the road that any responsible editor would (and has) cut from print. They talk about what it’s like to travel for a living, introduce you to the wild characters they’ve met along the way -- from astronauts and flight attendants to Amsterd ...
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Chelsea Yamase: The OG Travel Creator Protecting The Places She Loves
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37:13Chelsea Yamase (@chelseakauai) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to share her journey from shy Hawaiian surfer to million-follower creator. Host Ross Borden explores Chelsea's 11 trips to Indonesia and her philosophy of prioritizing raw, authentic experiences over Instagram-perfect locations. Chelsea dives into growing up in Hawaii and how she learned to …
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado head football coach Eric Ward preview a big district matchup against Cooper Liberty, discuss what's at stake in the game, and talk about what has made the Matadors a good team this team.By Double T Sports Network
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Garrett Gee: Building the Bucket List Family’s Travel Empire
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52:30Garrett Gee of the Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a travel media empire with his family as they’ve traveled to over 100 countries over the past 10 years. In this episode, Garrett shares how he sold his iPhone app Scan to Snapchat for $54 million, then made the bold decision to set that money…
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado defensive coordinator Joshua Young to recap the Matadors' win over Perryton and preview their next game vs. Borger.By Double T Sports Network
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Kira Bella: Rural Revitalization and Preserving Japan's Cultural Heritage
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47:49Kira Bella (@earthkira), Founder of Kirameki and rural revitalization entrepreneur, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a cultural tourism business in the Japanese countryside. In this episode, Kira shares how she went from house-sitting cats and koi fish to becoming the third foreigner in Hiroshima Prefecture to receive a startup visa, …
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado head football coach Eric Ward to talk about their win against Levelland and look ahead to the upcoming Perryton game.By Double T Sports Network
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado defensive coordinator Josh Young to talk about the Matadors' win over Canyon Randall and preview their upcoming game vs. Andrews.By Double T Sports Network
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Kevin Droniak: Going Viral for ‘Micro Travel’
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24:28Kevin Droniak (@kevindroniak) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss the revolutionary concept of micro travel - the art of visiting international destinations for less than 24 hours. In this episode, Kevin shares how he's been to places such as Egypt, Rome, and Ireland all as day trips, never staying the night in any of them. Host Ross Borden explo…
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado head football coach Eric Ward to talk about the Matadors' win at Sweetwater, whose performances stood out, and look ahead to this week's game versus Canyon Randall.By Double T Sports Network
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Abubakar Finiin: The Creator Behind Viral YouTube Series Kids of the Colony
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21:38Abubakar Finiin (@kidsofthecolony), the London creator behind the viral travel series Kids of the Colony, joins CREATOR:The Podcast to discuss how he turned BBC rejection into a huge YouTube success. In this episode, Abu shares his journey from university student to independent TV producer, including how he convinced his friends to travel to Bangla…
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado head football coach Eric Ward to recap their loss to West Plains and look at how the Matadors can bounce back in the upcoming weeks.By Double T Sports Network
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Mickela Mallozzi: The TV Host Dancing Around The World
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34:00Four-time Emmy award-winning host of Bare Feet, Mickela Mallozzi (@travelbarefeet) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building an international travel show through the universal language of dance. Host Ross Borden explores her journey from classically trained dancer to independent PBS producer, diving into the challenges of self-funding 8 season…
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Radio Broadcaster Nick Long to discuss their previous matchup against Hereford Whitefaces as well as the upcoming game against the West Plains Wolves.By Double T Sports Network
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Rob Gerard: The Tequila Creator Who Turned His Collection Into Opportunity
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36:48Rob Gerard, founder of the Tequila Collective (@the_tequilacollective), joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a multi-faceted tequila business from a pandemic hobby. Host Ross Borden explores Rob's journey from LA real estate agent to tequila scholar, diving into the hidden world of tequila additives, the difference between highland and va…
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Rene Daniella: Building a 10-Year Content Empire Across Beauty, Travel and Lifestyle
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35:03Lifestyle creator Rene Daniella (@ownbyfemme) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss her decade-long evolution in the creator industry. In this episode, Rene shares her remarkable journey from studying in Paris to building partnerships with major brands like Google, Disney, and Hulu, including how she pitched a hair brand for her Barbados carnival t…
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado head football coach Eric Ward to talk about how things have gone from his first season to now, what the team worked on in the offseason, and preview their Week 1 game vs. Jim Ned.By Double T Sports Network
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Jo Franco: From YouTube Star to National Geographic TV Host
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30:49Multilingual travel creator Jo Franco (@jo_franco) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss being an immigrant kid who didn’t speak English to a global polyglot television host for Netflix and National Geographic. Host Ross Borden explores Jo's journey from her three-year grind of uploading consistently to YouTube while working night shifts, the momen…
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Magdalena Wosinska: The Raw Truth of a 30-Year Photography Career
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30:34Magdalena Wosinska (@magdawosinskastudio), a photographer and author known for her intimate celebrity portraits and skate photography, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss the evolution of her creative career over three decades. In this episode, Magda shares how growing up in communist Poland shaped her fearless approach to art, including her deci…
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Jimena Agra: The Oil Painter with 1M YouTube Subscribers
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25:51Jimena Agra (@himepaints), a Spanish oil painter with over 1 million YouTube subscribers, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a fine art career through digital platforms. In this episode, Jimena shares how she learned oil painting primarily through YouTube rather than traditional art school, including her journey from disappointment with…
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Wade Holland & Abby Wren: The Adventure-Art Duo Turning Personal Difference Into Creative Superpowers
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30:09Wade Holland (@wadeholland) and Abby Wren (@abbywrenartistry), the adventure-art duo behind Wrenegade Media (@wrenegademedia), join CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss revolutionizing brand partnerships through collaborative creativity. As two creators with experience on the agency side, Wade and Abby reveal how brands can elevate their content and the…
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Viral DIY creator Uncle Jhonn (@unclejhonn_) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss how he built 5 million followers in just one year by helping his neighbors for free. In this episode, Uncle Jhonn shares his incredible journey from selling women's beauty products to becoming a viral construction creator, including how his very first fence video for…
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Tanya Badillo: Bridging Cultures With Spanish-Speaking Content
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21:27Outdoor adventure content creator, Tanya Badillo (@tanyabadillo) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss her unique position as a Mexican adventure creator filling the Spanish content gap in US outdoor spaces. In this episode, Tanya reveals how growing up with a geoscientist father shaped her nomadic lifestyle, including her bold move from a stable o…
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Joshua Guvi: The Creator Inspiring Others to Ruin Their Twenties
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33:11Filmmaker and storyteller Joshua Guvi (@joshguvi) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss the art of turning personal adventures into compelling content that inspires others to take risks. In this episode, Josh shares the pivotal stairwell revelation that led him to sell everything and embark on two years of nonstop world travel, including his terrif…
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Yazan Koudsi: Representing Queer Joy Through Travel Content
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26:09Travel Creator Yazan Koudsi (@zizotravels) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a career as an LGBTQ+ travel influencer with over 3 million followers. In this episode, Yazan shares his approach to creating content for LGBTQ+ travelers, including his number one priority: "The first thing LGBTQ+ people care about is safety." Host Ross Borde…
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Ben Glassco: Transforming Travel Passion into Visual Storytelling
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26:54Ben Glassco (@ben.glassco), an acclaimed travel photographer who traded corporate success for creative fulfillment, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss capturing global cultural moments. In this episode, Ben shares his transformative 8-day expedition to Bhutan, including his emotional experience documenting monks during an unexpected cultural fes…
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Oneika Raymond: Translating Wanderlust into Media Success
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28:44Emmy Award-winning presenter, TV host, and travel creator Oneika Raymond (@oneikaraymond) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss her remarkable journey in the travel content space. In this episode, Onika shares highlights from her recent five-and-a-half-month round-the-world adventure with her family through 24 countries, including surprising insigh…
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Parker Sheppard: Inside the World of FPV Drone Piloting
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23:23Parker Sheppard (@pshepfpv), an acclaimed First Person View (or FPV) drone pilot whose volcano footage has garnered tens of millions of views, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss the art and technology behind breathtaking aerial cinematography. In this episode, Parker shares his journey from building a media agency in West Virginia to capturing e…
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Bryn Elise: The Global Guide to Medical & Beauty Tourism
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41:23Bryn Elise (@bryn.elise), a pioneering health and beauty tourism content creator, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss how medical tourism is revolutionizing healthcare accessibility. In this episode, Bryn shares her journey from getting a $25 tattoo in Colombia to building a platform that's garnered over 100 million views, including her viral Tur…
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Timm Chiusano: From Corporate VP to TikTok Sensation
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26:59Timm Chiusano (@timmchiusano) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to share his extraordinary transformation from corporate executive to social media phenomenon. In this episode, Tim recounts how he began creating TikTok content while still managing 240 people, eventually growing so popular that a Rolling Stone feature about him reached the CEO's desk. Host …
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Monique Yvonne: The One-Woman Film Production
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34:04Monique Yvonne Jones (@moniqueyvonne) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss her groundbreaking approach to filmmaking. In this episode, Monique shares her journey as a one-person film production powerhouse, including how she handles everything from cinematography to acting completely solo. Host Ross discovers how Monique's self-portrait photography…
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado head girls basketball coach Devin Griffin to talk about the offseason and how the roster has developed for the Lady Mats.By Double T Sports Network
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Eli Snyder: Adventuring The World's Most Extreme Destinations
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34:59Adventure traveler and content creator Eli Snyder (@snydexplores) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to share his experiences navigating some of the world's most challenging destinations. In this episode, Eli recounts his 10-day journey through Afghanistan without a guide, interacting with Taliban officials up to "six to ten times a day" while relying on m…
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado head baseball coach Mark Llanas to discuss how the Matadors have advanced through the playoffs and preview their Regional Semifinal series against Seminole.By Double T Sports Network
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Ciara Johnson: Empowering Women to Travel Solo
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33:22Solo travel content creator Ciara Johnson (@hey_ciara) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss her journey from corporate America to full-time travel influencer. In this episode, Ciara shares how she quit her HR job in 2017 to take an "adult gap year" that transformed into a successful career, revealing how she bridged her initial savings with a remo…
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May 5th, 2025: Reginald Davis and Cedric Ross
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13:43Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado track and field coach Reginald Davis to discuss how Cedric Ross Matador track and field did at the State meet.By Double T Sports Network
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Luke Tarrant: How a Motorcycle Accident Turned Into Viral Fame
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45:13Motorcycle adventurer turned unexpected social media star Luke Tarrant (@luke_tarrant) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss how a catastrophic accident changed his life forever. In this compelling episode, Luke shares his harrowing experience of a life-altering motorcycle crash in Colombia that led to the amputation of his leg and a battle with se…
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado head baseball coach Mark Llanas to talk about getting back to the playoffs and preview their Bi-District round vs. Brownwood.By Double T Sports Network
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Mirna Valerio: Championing Body Diversity as a Plus-Size Athlete
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34:31Mirna Valerio (@themirnavator), bestselling author, ultra-marathoner, and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, joins Creator: The Podcast to share her extraordinary journey. In this episode, Mirna reveals how a panic attack transformed her life from overworked teacher to endurance athlete, including the moment her cardiologist asked, "You wa…
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Michael Motamedi: Living Worldwide, One Month at a Time
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38:04Travel Creator Michael Motamedi (@michaelmotamedi) joins Creator: The Podcast to discuss his journey living around the world with his family. In this episode, Michael shares how watching his father's unfulfilling retirement sparked his decision to travel full-time with his wife and baby daughter. Host Ross Borden explores Michael's journey from res…
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado track and field coach Reginald Davis to recap how the Area meet went and preview the upcoming Regional meet.By Double T Sports Network
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Adam Lovick: The Business of Building a Travel Media Brand
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32:35Travel Creator Adam Lovick (@adam_lovick) joins Creator: The Podcast to discuss the evolution of travel content creation and brand building. In this episode, Adam shares how his family's travel agency background shaped his career path, including the ironic twist of being "fired by grandma" during COVID—a setback that ultimately pushed him to launch…
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado track and field coach Reginald Davis to talk about the Area round qualifiers for the boys team and what coaching at Estacado has been like.By Double T Sports Network
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Shane Brown: CEO of the Ocean Reveals His Content Blueprint
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26:20Ocean Diver and Content Creator Shane Brown (@shangerdanger) the self-titled ‘CEO of the Ocean’ with over 20 million followers across platforms, joins Creator: The Podcast to discuss his evolution from amateur GoPro enthusiast to ocean content phenomenon. In this episode, Shane shares the exact moment his content strategy clicked, including how fin…
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado head baseball coach Mark Llanas to recap their loss to Levelland and give his takeaway from the game's controversial ending.By Double T Sports Network
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Jessica Nabongo: Making History as the First Black Woman to Travel Everywhere
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42:29Content Creator and Travel Expert Jessica Nabongo (@jessicanabongo) joins CREATOR: the Podcast to discuss her journey as the first Black woman to visit every country in the world. She explains how reading about another traveler's global journey in 2017 inspired her to undertake her own mission to visit all 195 countries—completing it just months be…
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado boys' basketball head coach Tony Wagner to recap the basketball season.By Double T Sports Network
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Gareth Leonard: From Tourist to Townie to Travel YouTube Success Story
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47:22Travel YouTuber and Content Creator Gareth Leonard (@GarethLeonard) shares his remarkable journey from quitting his job with just $5,000 to becoming a successful travel creator with 700,000+ YouTube subscribers. In today's episode of CREATOR: the Podcast, we explore how Gareth went from living in Argentina as a bartender who "kept getting fired but…
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Elona Karafin: Redefining "Dangerous" Destinations Through Authentic Travel Content
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46:32Content Creator Elona Karafin (@elona) takes us on a journey from Ukraine-born immigrant to global travel expert in this episode of CREATOR: the Podcast. Elona shares how her remarkable life story—including solo international flights at age five—shaped her adventurous spirit and how a pivotal trip to Abu Dhabi challenged her preconceptions about th…
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Randy Rosetta is joined by Estacado head football coach Eric Ward to reflect on his first season leading the Matadors and how they can build off that heading into next season.By Double T Sports Network
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