Best Robbed A Zoo Podcasts (2025)

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S5E5: Roadrunner Roots, Fighting Spirit – Birds Up with National Boxing Champion Amanda "Supernova" Sendejo 1:10:54

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From Floresville, Texas to the national boxing stage, Amanda “Supernova” Sendejo’s journey is one of grit, grace, and Roadrunner pride. A two-time national champion and proud UTSA alumna, Amanda shares how watching her older brothers train first sparked her love for the sport — and how she laced up her own gloves at 17 to carve her own path. Her sm…

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S5E4: Roadrunner to Changemaker – BirdsUp with Attorney Rob Killen 1:15:23

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From student government president at UTSA to one of San Antonio’s leading voices in land use and economic development, attorney Rob Killen has dedicated his career to building both community and opportunity. In this episode, Rob reflects on how his Roadrunner experience prepared him for leadership in law, business, and civic service. As Chairman of…

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S5E3: Roadrunner Roots, Energy Future – BirdsUp with CPS Energy’s Jonathan Tijerina 1:09:37

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In this episode of the BirdsUp Podcast, we sit down with UT San Antonio alum Jonathan Tijerina, Vice President of Corporate Development at CPS Energy, to explore his journey from Roadrunner to executive leader in San Antonio’s energy sector. Jonathan reflects on how his UT San Antonio experience shaped his career path, the lessons he’s learned thro…

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Polytechnicast - Word Turtle Island 1.0 and Winning an Award at 2D Con

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Word Turtle Island is now 1.0. Four years in the making and here it is. Officially released on Apple's App Store, Steam, Google Play, and Itch! I share what it's like now with it officially the full version, things I would and wouldn't recommend doing again looking back at the development path of WTI, and a bit about the game I'm prototyping next. …

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S5E2: Countdown to Kickoff – Annual BirdsUp 2025-26 UTSA Football Preview with Jared from Alamo Audible 1:14:28

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Roadrunner Nation, the wait is over — it’s time to talk 2025 UTSA Football! In this Annual BirdsUp Countdown to Kickoff episode, we team up with Jared Kalmus from Alamo Audible to break down why the Roadrunners are poised to get back to contending form. After an up-and-down 2024 season, UTSA returns an explosive offense, led by quarterback Owen McC…

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Polytechnicast - Showing Up to Practice

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An intertwined creative challenge: make a more ambitious game than I've made before, make it work as a business, and succeed in marketing it well. In this Polytechnicast I focus on the marketing part of that challenge and what I've learned these past few months publishing a video every single day. Especially the adapting from being stressed about a…

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S5E1: A Legacy of Leadership – Spirit, Service & Neurosurgery with Incoming Alumni President Laura Beth Garcia 1:19:23

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In this episode of BirdsUp, we sit down with Laura Beth Garcia ’06 — board-certified neurosurgical physician assistant, proud Roadrunner, and incoming President of the UTSA Alumni Association. From launching Homecoming traditions like the iconic foam Rowdy hands to leading with heart in the operating room, Laura Beth shares her incredible journey f…

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S4E17: Season Wrap-Up: The Best of BirdsUp – Game Days, Career Plays & Highlights with Andrew, Josh & Russell 39:40

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What a season it’s been! From cheering on the sidelines to celebrating career wins, this season of BirdsUp was all about spotlighting the incredible people who make Roadrunner Nation so special. We had an absolute blast sitting down with an amazing lineup—from UTSA coaches who are building champions on and off the field, to alumni who are movers, s…

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Polytechnicast - Daily Short Video Creative Challenge Plus Word Turtle Island Progress

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Not sure when exactly the marketing push should have started with Word Turtle Island but I do see it needs to be happening now. In this epsisode of the Polytechnicast I'm exploring the creative challenge I started to do daily video posts, while also doing more marketing, while also getting Word Turtle Island ready for it's next updates in June and …

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S4E16: From Serve to Success — Coach Carol’s Playbook for Champions On and Off the Court 1:11:20

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In this episode of Birds Up Podcast, we sit down with UTSA Volleyball Head Coach Carol Price-Torok for a dynamic conversation about leadership, culture, and building champions—on and off the court. Coach Carol shares her journey from collegiate player at Texas A&M to her winning coaching career across the country, including her return to UTSA where…

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Polytechnicast - Researching Your Game Enough to Learn Enough

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Two main topics this episode. First it's what I've been learning so far with making small videos while exploring topics like teaching interactive design, show and tell about Word Turtle Island, and even video blogging inspired by the old Art Soundoff creative challenge. Second it's about reaching a point of saturation in learning by researching wit…

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S4E15: Adventures in Leadership — UTSA Alumnus Jesse Vargas' Road from San Antonio to Global Attractions and the San Antonio Zoo 1:14:40

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In this episode of the Birds Up Podcast, we welcome UTSA Alumnus Jesse Vargas, Chief Operating Officer of the San Antonio Zoo. Jesse takes us on a journey through his remarkable career—from his first job as a lifeguard at Fiesta Texas to leading some of the world’s most iconic attractions, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Atlantis Dubai. His c…

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S4E14: From Rey Feo to VIA CEO: UTSA Alumnus Jon Gary Herrera’s Leadership Journey 1:09:39

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In this inspiring episode of Birds Up Podcast, we sit down with UTSA alumnus Jon Gary Herrera, the newly appointed President & CEO of VIA Metropolitan Transit—and the first Latino to hold the position in the agency’s 46-year history. Jon Gary shares how his San Antonio roots, years in strategic communications, and deep commitment to public service …

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Polytechnicast - Experiments Progress aka Metaphorical Plate Spinning

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Last episode of the Polytechnicast I shared some projects I'd begun and was about do dive into. These are the spinning plates driving this episode. Did any fall? Are there more plates spinning? Related Links and Resources Fourthwall - Rob Stenzinger's Workshops + Creative Designs + Merch Store Word Turtle Island - The Arcade Machine - Photos From W…

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S4E13: The Heart of a Roadrunner: UTSA Alumni George Torres on Entrepreneurship, Mentorship & Community 1:11:46

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In this inspiring episode of the Birds Up Podcast, we spotlight George Torres ’00, a proud UTSA alumnus, successful entrepreneur, and dedicated community leader. Born and raised in San Antonio, George takes us on a journey through his formative years at UTSA, where his involvement in Kappa Sigma fraternity laid the foundation for a life of leadersh…

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S4E12: Big Moves, Bold Vision: UTSA Alumna Lori Houston’s San Antonio Urban Evolution 1:17:29

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In this episode, we sit down with Lori Houston, a proud UTSA alum and Assistant City Manager of San Antonio, to explore her incredible journey from the classroom to shaping the future of the Alamo City. With a career dedicated to urban development, economic growth, and community revitalization, Lori has played a key role in transforming downtown Sa…

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S4E11: Beyond the Mascot: Unmasking UTSA Alumnus, Spurs Coyote, and Entrepreneur Rob Wicall 1:18:05

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In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Rob Wicall, UTSA alumnus, former San Antonio Spurs Coyote, entrepreneur, and author of Furlosophy. Rob takes us behind the scenes of his 20-year career as The Coyote, sharing the creativity, endurance, and marketing strategy that made the mascot an icon. He also dives into his transition into consulting, …

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S4E10: 2025 UTSA Baseball Season Preview & Hot Takes w/ Audio Audible’s Dan Nerdahl & Special Guest Ty Tilson 1:04:54

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Get ready, Roadrunner fans! In this exciting episode, we dive into the 2025 UTSA Baseball season with expert insight from Dan Nerdahl of Audio Audible and special guest, UTSA Baseball's own Ty Tilson. We break down the key moments that set the stage for 2025, including standout players like Mason Lytle, roster changes, and updates on new coaching s…

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S4E9: Leadership, Legacy, and a Crown: Trish DeBerry on Revitalizing San Antonio and Beyond 1:16:05

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Join us as we explore the incredible journey of Trish DeBerry, a trailblazer who has worn many crowns—both figuratively and literally. As UTSA’s first Homecoming Queen, Trish’s connection to her San Antonio roots set the stage for a career defined by innovation, leadership, and community impact. From her early days as a journalist to founding a hig…

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Polytechnicast - Teaching Interactive Design and Word Turtle Island Arcade Machine

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Sharing some work in progress and what led me to this point - getting back into teaching interactive design and how I've begun making a physical arcade machine for my game Word Turtle Island. In a nutshell I have a few months of ambitious work and this is my planning and thinking about it all. Outline: Starts with how I focused on making WTI for 2.…

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Season 4 Mid-Recap: Highlights, Insights, and a Special Conversation with Dr. Taylor Eighmy! 1:05:07

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Tune in for an exciting and energizing episode! This week, Andrew and the crew take a thrilling look back at the unforgettable moments from the first half of Season 4. From inspiring conversations with remarkable guests to the latest updates from the UTSA Alumni Association, we’re packing this episode with everything you love about our podcast—and …

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S4E7: Leadership, Legislation, and Lone Star Legacy with UTSA Alumnus Trey Martinez Fischer! 1:13:56

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Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Trey Martinez Fischer, UTSA alumnus and distinguished member of the Texas House of Representatives. Representing San Antonio’s District 116, Trey has spent over two decades championing public education, healthcare, and economic opportunity while advocating for marginalized communities. From his hum…

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Polytechnicast - How to work within the gaming industry - a question via my blog

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A question from someone who knows someone who met me at 2D Con. Every person's path is their own but it's also fun to learn how olther folks got to where they are. Related Links and Resources Word Turtle Island on Google Play Word Turtle Island on Steam Word Turtle Island on Itch (free demo available) Ask Me Anything — Blog of an Interactive Storyt…

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S4E6: Brews, Branding, and Big Adventures with UTSA Alumnus Cynde Bard! 1:04:54

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Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Cynde Bard, UTSA alumna and Regional Marketing Manager at Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery. With over a decade in marketing, Cynde has played a pivotal role in expanding Yuengling's regional presence and crafting its iconic brand narrative. We'll explore her career path, balancing the brewery's hi…

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S4E5: Meet Austin Claunch – UTSA's New Basketball Coach Bringing Big Energy to the Court! 1:04:37

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Get ready, Roadrunner fans! In this episode, we’re sitting down with UTSA's dynamic new men's basketball coach, Austin Claunch. Named head coach in 2023, Claunch is bringing his energetic leadership, innovative strategies, and passion for the game to San Antonio. Known as one of the youngest head coaches in Division I basketball, Austin has already…

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S4E4: An Inspiring Conversation with Gerardo DeAnda – San Antonio's Renowned Restaurateur 1:14:25

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Get ready for an inspiring and fun-filled conversation with Gerardo DeAnda, a proud UTSA alumnus and CEO of Gusto Group, Nueva Developments, and Caramelo Consulting! Growing up in San Antonio, Gerardo's drive to achieve greatness led him to UTSA, where he earned his degree in Public Relations and Business Administration (2007-2010). From working hi…

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S4E3: Unlocking Leadership with UTSA's Dr. Jonathan Clark – Insights & Sneak Peek of His New Book 1:15:25

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Join us for an inspiring conversation as Dr. Jonathan Clark, UTSA Professor and renowned leadership expert, takes us on a journey from Harvard to UTSA's prestigious lecture halls. Dr. Clark dives deep into his educational path, leadership philosophy, and his highly anticipated new book, "Leading Through | Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Lea…

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S4E2: Annual UTSA Football Preview with Alamo Audible Crew! 1:15:01

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Get ready, Roadrunners! UTSA Football is back, and we’re kicking off the season with an action-packed preview that you won’t want to miss. Join host Andrew Addison and UTSA Alumni President Jacob Cavazos as they team up with Jared and Adrian from the Alamo Audible Podcast to bring you the most comprehensive breakdown of what’s to come. They’ll dive…

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S4E1: Launching Season 4 with San Antonio's Own Superstar and UTSA Alumnus, Chuck Cureau! 1:15:18

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We couldn't have chosen a better guest to launch Season 4! Chuck Cureau, a beloved San Antonio icon, shines as the in-house Arena Host at Spurs home games and serves as the Director of PR at SeaWorld. As an actor, he's graced the screen in movies like "Spy Kids 4" and "Manhattan Project" and has emceed events across the globe. To top it all off, Ch…

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Polytechnicast Special - Growing Your Creative Business with Jerzy Drozd

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Earlier this summer I visited Columbus Ohio to visit my friends Anne and Jerzy Drozd. Part of the plan for our visit was to make some creative experiments together, one of them is this very recording with Jerzy. For the first time I can think of both he and I are launching products at the same time. Both projects took years of development. Both we …

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S3E19: That's a Wrap! Season 3 Recap Happens Now! 30:03

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Join host Andrew and the team as we reminisce about a captivating Season 3. Tune in for highlights from our amazing guests, including UTSA First Lady Peggy Eighmy, UTSA Women's Basketball Coach Karen Aston, UTSA Athletic Director Dr. Lisa Campos, UTSA Quarterback Frank Harris, astrophysicist Dr. Angela Speck, HGTV's Ian FitzGibbons, and UTSA's Vice…

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Polytechnicast - Word Turtle Island - Available Friday June 21

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A new ask me anything form. Some example topics to ask me about like why I made a game for 2.5 years without publishing a whole lot about it publicly. And most important - it's official that Word Turtle Island is going to be available publicly as an early access game on Steam and Google Play June 21, 2024! Related Links and Resources Word Turtle Is…

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S3E18: Dr. Lisa Campos, UTSA VP of Intercollegiate Athletics 1:14:44

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Award-winning Dr. Lisa Campos joins us this week as our special guest. We had an incredible time with one of the nation’s top Athletic Directors. Renowned for her passion and dedication to the development of UTSA athletes, Dr. Campos' personal story is truly inspirational. Her journey is one of hard work, community building, and unwavering commitme…

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S3E17: UTSA Rising Star, US Army Veteran, William Lansdon, UTSA Veteran and Military Affairs 1:06:34

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Tune in for an inspiring interview with Army Veteran William Lansdon, one of UTSA's standout staff members. As the Program Coordinator for the UTSA Veteran and Military Affairs, William's journey to UTSA and his impact on the campus community is nothing short of remarkable. A recipient of the 2024 UTSA Excellence Awards for Leadership, his passion …

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S3E16: Alumni Memorial - Rene Garcia, EMBA c/o 2000, Construction Industry Leader & Co-Founder of DreamOn Group 54:57

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With great sadness, we share that Rene M. Garcia passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023, surrounded by his family. Rene was larger than life and a friend to everyone he met. His faith, leadership, kindness, consistency, and passion were unmatched. When you were in Rene’s presence, you always felt his genuine compassion and joy in gettin…

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Polytechnicast - Word Turtle Island Coming Soon to Early Access

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Wort and Portia from Word Turtle Island About 2.5 years. That's how long I've been working on Word Turtle Island to get it ready to publish as an early access game. It's about the right time to be getting the word out and to get myself into practice with showing up social. Practicing being more present even if it's chaotic and inconsistent. Such as…

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S3E15: 2024 Giving Day/UTSA Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement - Karl Miller Lugo, Vice President 1:05:52

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Karl Miller-Lugo is the current VP of Development and Alumni Relations at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Prior to this, Karl was with Bentz Whaley Flessner for 3 years, where they served as Vice President. In this role, Karl helped organizations raise more money by conducting sales presentations, providing fundraising training, and unlocki…

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S3E14: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse - Dr. Angela Speck, UTSA Dept Chair of Physics & Astronomy 1:04:34

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As a five-year-old in Yorkshire, England, Dr. Angela Speck decided she wanted to be an astronaut. After pursuing her childhood dreams with a PhD in Astronomy from University College London, Dr. Speck built the astronomy program at The University of Missouri. Today, she continues to research and teach astrophysics as UTSA's Physics and Astronomy Dep…

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S3E13: TeamABILITY - Tori Alejandro, Lead Occupational Therapist c/o 2015 & Barbara Goldman, CEO 1:05:13

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TeamABILITY Website Donate to TeamABILITY 20th Anniversary Two-Step Gala UTSA Alumni Association Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!By Victoria Alejandro, Barbara Goldman, TeamABILITY, Andrew Addison, Melissa Adame, The University of Texas at San Antonio, UTSA Alumni Association, Madison Underwood, Russell Wagner, Josh Amparan, Drew Addison

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S3E12: UTSA Baseball with Alamo Audible - Dan Nerdahl, Reporter 1:02:51

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Alamo Audible Dan's X "Around the Birdbath" on Youtube UTSA Baseball Season Tickets UTSA Softball Season Tickets UTSA Sports - Schedules and Season Tickets UTSA Diploma Dash UTSA Alumni Association Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!By Drew Addison, Melissa Adame, Josh Amparan, Madison Underwood, Andrew Addison, UTSA Alumni Association, Alamo Audible, Russell Wagner, Dan Nerdahl

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S3E11: Fitzgibbons Construction as seen on HGTV and The Weather Channel - Ian Fitzgibbons, Owner 48:40

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Fitzgibbons Custom Homes Ian IMDB UTSA ACOB Holiday Mixer Diploma Dash Registration UTSA Baseball Season Tickets UTSA Softball Season Tickets UTSA Spring Sports Info UTSA Alumni Association Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!By Ian Fitzgibbons, Fitzgibbons Construction, Fitzgibbons Custom Homes, Josh Amparan, Russell Wagner, UTSA Alumni Association, Madison Underwood, The University of Texas at San Antonio, Melissa Adame, Drew Addison

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LAPodcast 421: Borderline Investigative Journalism - Weird, Funny News 59:17

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Stories this week include: Amazon workers told to write to the Almighty Mascot of Consumerism if they want their prayers answered. Takeaway goes on charm offensive after receiving backlash for issuing costumer with 1,000 year ban. Llewelyn-Bowen's 'winter wonderland of magic and drama' closes after reports of rude and unhelpful staff, a broken 'mag…

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LAPodcast 420: Polystyrene Snow, MDF Grottos and Santas with Scratchy Fake Beards - Weird, Funny News 49:44

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Stories this week include: Inflatable Santa gunned down in suspected drive-by shooting. Hiker drank from puddle and eat tadpoles to survive Texas desert ordeal. Escaped reindeer blocks A-road after fleeing Santa's grotto. Man discovers chopsticks lodged in his brain. Wishing all our listeners a wonderful Christmas and a very happy 2024! Website: ht…

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S3E10: Mid-Season "Birds Up" Podcast Team Recap 25:03

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UTSA Alumni Association Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!By Madison Underwood, Yvonne Addison, Russell Wagner, Josh Amparan, UTSA Alumni Association, The University of Texas at San Antonio, Melissa Adame, Drew Addison, Andrew Addison

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LAPodcast 419: A Nightmare In-Flight Meal Scenario - Weird, Funny News 46:21

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Stories this week include: Airline serves 'dog food' to business-class passengers in translation blunder. Restaurant in former church targeted by thieves using Bibles as kneepads. Grubhub driver who delivered cup of urine claims it was 'genuine mistake'. Child in stolen forklift leads police on hour-long chase. We discuss the inevitable rise of mec…

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LAPodcast 418: A Collection of Motley Zoo Animals - Weird, Funny News 43:59

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Stories this week include: Escaped lion completely harmless says circus. Queue-line defecation on the rise in the Magic Kingdom. Police hunt suspect who took 'Kum & Go' gas station name literally. Putin 'enlists' Satanic cannibal for Russian frontline. Alex shares another one of his hilarious childhood memories... Website: http://www.lapodcast.net/…

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S3E9: UTSA Football/NFL Alumni & Founder of 2Ten Development - Jarveon Williams c/o 2017 1:03:30

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Javeon LinkedIn BirdsUp.com Rivals Article UTSA Today Article 2Ten Development NFL Former Players Association Austin Chapter Donate or Volunteer with 2Ten Development Here Bowl Game Info and Ticketing Spring Sports Season Tickets Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!…

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LAPodcast 417: Horse Titty Fun Ride 50:11

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Stories this week include: Kenny, Tasmania's big potato finally toppled. Cabin crew spot windowpane missing at 30,000 feet. Nudist asked to leave pub after bending for a poppadom. Adult nappy mistaken for bomb aboard flight. Do you care about Belgium...? Website: http://www.lapodcast.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LAPodcast/ Twitter: @LAPo…

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LAPodcast 416: Chris Packham Goshawk Chick Sniff Complaint 41:54

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Stories this week include: Vicar gets stolen house back only to find it full of squatters. Elderly couple allegedly conned out of full rack of ribs. Somerset Gimp banned from wearing gimp suit and ‘crawling, wriggling or writhing’ for five years. Luminous sludge oozing from New York streets completely normal state city officials. We discover the ne…

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S3E8: First Lady of UTSA - Peggy Eighmy 1:21:58

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Peggy LinkedIn About the First Lady UTSA Fostering Futures Program Bexar County Fostering Educational Success Child Welfare/Foster Care Workgroup of the South Texas Trauma-Informed Care Consortium Texas CASA Najim Charitable Foundation ChildSafe UTSA Veteran & Military Affairs Advisory Board United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County's Ready Childr…