It’s the Golden Age of Piracy, but when the scourge of prohibition comes to town, two jovial bartenders must sing their hearts out to save their bacon. Season 1 premieres Monday December 7, 2020! Created, written and produced by Sander Randall & Riley Cecil Taggart Cover illustration by Sophie Birkin
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I'm Sean Holland, I'm a writer for Cubs insider. I started this podcast to talk to my favorite people in the Cubs online fan community. We discuss all things Cubs, but don't take ourselves too seriously. If you like pop culture references and baseball you're home.
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Shawn Williams and Ryan Trimble deconstruct politics, government, sports, entertainment current events, all things Dallas and all things Texas. An Allyn Media production. Deconstructing Dallas has garnered multiple awards. The podcast was internationally recognized with a 2021 Hermes Creative Award and a 2021 Communicator Award, and was part of Allyn Media's work that helped the firm win D CEO's Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards 2021 for Equity Leadership, out of fellow finalists th ...
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Ben Leal and Data for Impact at The Addy Foundation
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29:40In this episode, hosts Ryan Trimble and Shawn P. Williams sit down with Ben Leal, President of the Addy Foundation, to explore how philanthropy is shaping North Texas and beyond.Ben shares his journey from government service to nonprofit leadership, and now to guiding one of Dallas’ most intentional family foundations. He opens up about: The Addy F…
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 122: Robert O'Neill
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28:39Robert O'Neill is back on the pod to talk about the Cubs as they head to the playoffs. Topics include: Nico Hoerner, quality pitching, and some football talk to round things out.By Sean Holland
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Building Dallas’ Future with Jamee Jolly of The Real Estate Council
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41:39Episode Summary: In this episode of Deconstructing Dallas, hosts Ryan Trimble and Shawn Williams sit down with Jamee Jolly, President & CEO of The Real Estate Council (TREC). From her early days leading the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association to her return to TREC, Jamie shares her journey, her vision for Dallas’ commercial real estate landscape …
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Driving Dallas Forward: Randall Bryant on Transit, Leadership, and Community Impact
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42:40Ryan Trimble and Shawn P. Williams return to the mic as summer winds down, reflecting on a mild Texas season, back-to-school transitions, and the role Walmart plays in community health with its back-to-school fairs. They also celebrate Dallas ISD’s significant progress in accountability ratings and highlight local successes across the city.The hear…
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Sip Back and Relax: Inside the Cali Sober Lifestyle with Flip Croft Caderao
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43:39Interview Begins @ 8:26 In this high-energy episode, hosts Ryan Trimble and Shawn P. Williams sit down with longtime friend and SMU legend Flip Croft Caderao — founder of Cali Sober, the THC-infused mocktail brand shaking up the beverage world.Flip takes us on his unconventional journey from studying theater to running a marketing agency, diving in…
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 121: Evan Altman
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36:48Evan Altman from Cubs Insider is back on the podcast to discuss the Cubs recent rough patch with Sean. They also talk about a disappointing trade deadline and remember the legendary Ryne Sandberg.By Sean Holland
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Guarding the Guardians: Joe King on Mental Health, Service and Strength in the Ranks
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44:26Dallas native and longtime police officer Joe King joins Ryan and Shawn for a candid conversation about mental health in law enforcement, the evolution of officer wellness programs and how his top-ranked podcast is helping bridge the divide between the badge and the community. As a 28-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department and a leader in the…
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The Water Whisperer: David Marquis on Conservation, Culture and the Future of Texas Water
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45:31💧 Episode Summary: In the wake of devastating floods in Texas, Shawn and Ryan sit down with the passionate and multi-talented David Marquis — playwright, environmentalist and author of The River Always Wins. Known as “the water whisperer,” Marquis brings deep insight into Texas’ water challenges and the emotional, cultural and political dimensions …
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Greener Dallas, Greater Dallas: Building Parks and Equity with Molly Morgan
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36:20🌳 Episode Summary: In this episode, Shawn and Ryan sit down with Molly Morgan, the Texas Executive Director of the Trust for Public Land, to explore how parks are transforming Dallas communities — one green space at a time. From her early days as a landscape architecture intern to leading multimillion-dollar campaigns, Molly shares how equitable pa…
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 120: Liz Thompson
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30:51Liz joins Sean to discuss her custom-made scorecards and the Cubs tepid June performance. They also touch on the Orioles struggles and trying to secretly watch baseball games during school.By Sean Holland
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Power, Policy and Purpose with Byron Sanders
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45:59Interview Begins @ 10:50 mark 🎧 Episode Summary: In this high-energy episode, Shawn and Ryan kick things off with a moment of fashion déjà vu — realizing they showed up in coordinated blue blazers (again). That sparks a fun conversation on workplace style, standout accessories and a shoutout to Judge Dominique Torres Williams for suggesting the per…
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A Force for Change – CeCe Cox and Resource Center
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31:19🎧 In This Episode: (Interview begins @ 6:35) 🏠 Studio Dreams & Summer Adventures: Ryan and Shawn kick things off with visions of a new studio, talk about office refreshes and share a big summer adventure update—including a shout-out to 13-year-old Beckett Potter, who just earned his associate’s degree from Dallas College! A Doogie Howser moment, in…
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 119: Brendan Dzwierzynski
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34:53Brendan joins Sean to talk about the Cubs explosive offense and terrific start to the season. Other topics include PCA possible MVP and a surprisingly competent bullpen. Finally, a little bit of NFL talk.By Sean Holland
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Parks, Progress & Passion with John Jenkins
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30:01🏞️ Episode OverviewIn this inspiring episode, Ryan and Shawn sit down with longtime friend and Director of Dallas Park and Recreation Department John Jenkins to talk about the incredible progress of Dallas Parks and Recreation. From a rising national ParkScore to summer programming that changes lives, this episode celebrates the green spaces that b…
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 118: Matt Clapp
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35:55Matt Clapp is back on Holy Cow to discuss a strong start to the season for the Cubs. Kyle Tucker and PCA on fire early and how will the pitching staff handle the loss of Justin Steele? And unlikely contributions from Matthew Boyd and Colin Rea.By Sean Holland
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Wil McCall: Building Communities and Leaders from the Inside Out
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37:17How do you turn a bold vision into lasting change? In this inspiring episode of Deconstructing Dallas, hosts Shawn Williams and Ryan Trimble sit down with Wil McCall, President of the Dallas Leadership Foundation, for a powerful conversation on transformational leadership and grassroots impact. Before diving into the interview, Shawn and Ryan catch…
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 117: Brett Taylor
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34:19Brett Taylor from Bleacher Nation joins Sean to preview the upcoming Cubs season. Is the lineup deeper? Will Shōta give up more homers? Dansby Swanson healthy and ready to thrive? Also a warning not to overreact to the first month of the year good or bad.By Sean Holland
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 116: Christian Sheppard
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29:03Christian Sheppard joins Sean to talk about his new book The Ancient Wisdom of Baseball, which offers insights on life through the lens of Greek Mythology and baseball. Among the topics discussed: what position would Odysseus play? Ted Williams as Achilles. And Game 7 of the 2016 World Series going from Greek tragedy to comedy. It's a very interest…
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Environmental Justice Advocate Marsha Jackson is Moving Mountains Around the World
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31:06Description: What happens when a massive pile of toxic waste shows up in your backyard—and no one seems to care? Dr. Marsha Jackson found herself at the center of an environmental justice battle when "Shingle Mountain" loomed over her southern Dallas neighborhood. Join hosts Shawn Williams and Ryan Trimble for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Jac…
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A Bold New Era for Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas and Jennifer Bartkowski
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33:21Stepping into the frostiest stretch of the Dallas winter, Deconstructing Dallas hosts Ryan Trimble and Shawn Williams kick off the episode in style—Ryan sporting an SMU beanie from Young Kings Clothing and Shawn wrapped in a vintage Texas A&M bomber jacket. After swapping stories about surprise snow flurries and icy roads, they sit down with Jennif…
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Dallas Sports Are Scoring Big With with Monica Paul
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37:47The dynamic duo of Ryan Trimble and Shawn Williams are back for an electrifying 8th season of Deconstructing Dallas! After being named one of the Top 20 podcasts (#17) in the city, they’re ready to deliver another lineup of can't-miss episodes. Interview starts at 10:00 In this season premiere, Ryan sits down with Monica Paul, the Executive Directo…
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 115: Randall Sanders
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32:35Randall Sanders is back on the podcast with Sean to discuss the Kyle Tucker trade and how the Cubs plan to spend the money freed up by Cody Bellinger going to the Yankees. Can they sign Roki Sasaki or at least do something aggressive to become a contender? Also Sammy Sosa is back!By Sean Holland
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Around the Pitch with Dallas Trinity FC's Charlie Neil
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36:17This week on Deconstructing Dallas, Ryan Trimble and Shawn Williams dive into recent milestones, including a $10 million gift to the Law Enforcement Training Center, a succcessful event hosted by The Loop Dallas and exciting news about Molly Morgan stepping into her role as Texas State Director for Trust for Public Land. Our hosts are joined by Cha…
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Chelsie Kramer on Texas and American Immigration
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33:18In this episode of Deconstructing Dallas, Ryan Trimble and Shawn Williams explore the role of immigration in the state’s economy and also discuss wildlife conservation. Ryan reflects on his recent Dallas Morning News column advocating for the reintroduction of ocelots in South Texas, emphasizing the importance of creating conservation strategies th…
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Harrison Blair Continues a Family's Legacy in Dallas
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47:55In this episode, Ryan Trimble and Shawn Williams chat with the president of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, Harrison Blair, who shares insights into his family's history in Dallas, including ties to Negro League Baseball and community advocacy. Harrison discusses the chamber’s significant growth, expanding from 100 to over 900 members, and hi…
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Dallas Economic Development Corporation's Linda McMahon Looking Forward
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35:02In this episode of Deconstructing Dallas, our guest is Linda McMahon, the inaugural CEO of the Dallas Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Linda shares her journey from growing up on military bases to becoming a key leader in Dallas’ economic development. Shawn and Ryan talk to their friend Linda about her work at The Real Estate Council, includ…
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 114: Jeff Everson
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34:08Jeff Everson is back on the podcast to discuss the end of the Cubs season. He and Sean talk about the Morel/Paredes trade and the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong as a potential future MVP. Finally, some NFL talk to wrap things up.By Sean Holland
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In this episode, hosts Ryan Trimble and Shawn Williams sit down with Jake Allyn, the versatile actor, producer and writer making waves in Hollywood. As the son of Allyn Media’s founder Rob Allyn, Jake offers a unique perspective on creativity, reflecting his dynamic journey from football fields to film sets. He gives us an inside look at his latest…
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Y'all Street & the Texas Stock Exchange with Chris Gannett
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42:02This week Ryan and Shawn turn their attention to the world of finance with guest Chris Gannett. Chris is an investor, executive and former CMO of American Idol, now at the helm of Gannett Partners. He shares insights into his fascinating career journey, from Wall Street banking to the music industry. Deconstructing Dallas dives into the transformat…
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Jarred Howard on National Juneteenth Museum & Dr. Opal Lee
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34:06On January 1, 1863—known as "Freedom's Eve"—the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, marking the end of slavery in most American states. However, the news wouldn't reach Confederate-controlled Texas until June 19, 1865, a day now commemorated as "Juneteenth." In today’s episode, Ryan and Shawn are joined by Jarred Howard, CEO of the National…
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 113: Will Chase
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27:14Will Chase joins Sean to discuss the disappointing Cubs season. Can they claw their way back into the race? Did the hiring of Craig Counsell raise expectations too much? Could Chicago buy and sell at the deadline? All that in a new episode of Holy Cow.By Sean Holland
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The Lessons of Two Societies with Rick Loessberg
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31:37In this episode your favorite podcasters interview Rick Loessberg, author of Two Societies. Two Societies discusses how a presidential commission of eleven individuals with differing opinions studied the horrendous rioting of 1967, unanimously concluded it was not the result of radicals but was instead a response to decades of pervasive discriminat…
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Exchange Club of Lake Highlands and Your Favorite Podcasters
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37:23The latest episode brings Shawn and Ryan to the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands' June meeting where your hosts were the featured speakers. They took the time to record a podcast and what do you know...they interviewed one another. The guys covered a lot of ground, including their backgrounds, life at Allyn Media, the Deconstructing Dallas podcast o…
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 112: Randall Sanders
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35:00Randall Sanders from the BTYL podcast joins Sean to discuss the Cubs excellent start to 2024. Nico Hoerner is hot and Javier Assad is very consistent. Will injuries and bullpen struggles slow things down? All that and PCA gets on the board in a big way.By Sean Holland
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 111: Matt Clapp
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37:44Matt Clapp from Awful Announcing is back on the podcast for a 2024 Cubs preview. Are Seiya Suzuki and Christopher Morel going to have huge seasons? How big of impact will Craig Counsell have at manager? Do the Cubs have enough pitching?By Sean Holland
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Prospering Together: Heather McGhee on Racism and Economics
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33:07In this episode of Deconstructing Dallas, Shawn and Ryan are joined by Heather McGhee, an expert in economic policy research and the author of the book "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together." Heather discusses her journey exploring the intersection of racism and economics in America, highlighting the impact of r…
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 110: Jon Becker
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25:24Jon Becker from FanGraphs joins Sean to discuss the Cubs spring training so far. Bellinger re-signs, Morel at third, a potential fifth starter, and PCA's role. All that and how you can't really tell anything about the upcoming season from spring training.By Sean Holland
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Scouting Forward: A Conversation with Sam Thompson
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34:42In this episode of Deconstructing Dallas, Shawn and Ryan sit down with Sam Thompson, CEO of the Circle Ten Council Boy Scouts of America. Sam shares his insights into scouting and its impact on character development and citizenship training. He discusses the transition of scouting to include girls and the importance of inclusivity in scouting progr…
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Timeless and Charming: Classic Whimsy Joins The Show
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33:52Ryan and Shawn catch up with Nicole Brewer and Ross Mulford of Classic Whimsy, the nation's leading e-commerce provider of classic children's clothing. Nicole shares about the history of the company, and the recent rebranding and Ross dives into the growing e-commerce landscape in North Texas. To learn more about Classic Whimsy visit www.classicwhi…
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Happy 100th! Milestone Episode Launches New Season
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33:53Tens and tens of listeners rejoice! Deconstructing Dallas has made it to 100 episodes. From politicians to artists, activists to educators, Shawn and Ryan have interviewed a diverse slate of guests who have impacted Dallas, Texas, the U.S., and the world. This show marks the official kickoff of the podcast’s 7th season and the first recording of 20…
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 109: Staci Heaton
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32:43Staci Heaton from Cubs DNA is back on the podcast to talk about the slow off-season. Will the Cody Bellinger saga finally come to a favorable conclusion? Also, is Christopher Monroe going to have a big season and the NL Central looks completely wide-open.By Sean Holland
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Bright Days on the Hilltop with SMU AD Rick Hart
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39:55Shawn and Ryan catch up with SMU's Director of Athletics Rick Hart. Rick shares about SMU's investment in facilities, winning seasons for SMU football and other sports, as well as the exciting news of SMU's move to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).By Deconstructing Dallas
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A Look at Downtown Dallas with Jennifer Scripps
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33:21This week on Deconstructing Dallas, Shawn and Ryan are joined by Jennifer Scripps, President and CEO of Downtown Dallas, Inc., the principal advocate, champion and steward of Downtown Dallas. DDI is a nonprofit that also manages the Public Improvement District for Downtown, providing added security, cleanup, homeless outreach, and general customer …
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 108: Evan Altman
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39:09Evan Altman from Cubs Insider joins Sean to discuss the shocking addition of Craig Counsell as the Cubs new manager. How did it happen? What happens next?By Sean Holland
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Critical Thoughts on Architecture with DMN's Mark Lamster
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40:10As Season 6 draws to a close, and they guys prepare to celebrate a podcasting milestone, Mark Lamster joins the show. Mark Lamster is the architecture critic for The Dallas Morning News and Loeb Fellow of the Harvard Graduate School of Design. His 2018 biography, The Man in the Glass House, about the late architect Philip Johnson, whose memorial to…
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Franky Gonzalez's 'Othello' Promotes Black Woman to Head Football Coach
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41:25Bishop Arts Theatre Center (BATC) is kicking off their 30th Anniversary season with the world premiere performance of Franky D. Gonzalez’s new play, The Tragedy of Othello. This entertaining and thought-provoking production is a 120-minute show which will begin October 19th and run for three consecutive weekends through November 5th, 2023. Franky G…
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Chef Samir Raising the Steaks on Dallas Dining
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32:07Chef Samir Dhurandhar, Founding Chef at Nick & Sam's and author of the book Raising the Steaks is this weeks's guest. Chef Samir talks about the inspiration he drew from eating his mom's cooking and what it was like meeting Julia Child. Chef Samir also gave details on his time at Sfuzzi and explains why Nick & Sam's has been at the top of the game …
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Antoine Joyce: Diddy of Development Celebrates 10 Years
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37:01Vice President and City Leader of the All Stars Project (ASP) of Dallas, Antoine Joyce joins the show, continuing what has been a stellar 6th Season. Antoine has led the creation of cutting-edge youth and community development programs throughout Dallas and nationally. He is also a dynamic and passionate bridge-builder who has introduced Afterschoo…
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Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 107: Jared Wyllys
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29:40Jared Wyllys from CHGO Sports is back on the podcast to discuss skidding Cubs. Can they turn it back around and get into the playoffs? Is the team tired? He and Sean try to make sense of it all.By Sean Holland
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Dr. Stephanie Elizalde: Preparing Students, Empowering Teachers at DISD
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43:00Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde shares great news about student achievement in the district as Ryan and Shawn come back from summer break.By Deconstructing Dallas
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