Best Daniel Womack Podcasts (2025)

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Matthew Bentley 33:45

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We are excited to welcome Matthew Bentley to the show. As a proud member of the Palestine mafia, Matthew has been a regular around the Capitol for over a decade. He has been an intern, worked in a state agency, run successful campaigns and now is the proud owner of his own lobby shop. We also discuss pasture parties, growing up the son of an electe…

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Jason Damen 54:10

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Lobby Land is excited to welcome Jason Damen to the show. Tune in as our host and Jason discuss growing up in Austin, his career path (including working with our host some 20+ years ago), his love of hunting, fly-fishing and much more. Jason is endlessly entertaining, as always. He provides fun insight and perspective into what it means to work in …

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Ben Stratmann 43:11

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We are excited to welcome Ben Stratmann (with two n’s) to the pod. Ben has worked in politics for over 15 years. He’s done it all — been a bag man (if you don’t know what this is, then you definitely need to listen), ran successful campaigns, served as chief of staff and of course, now a lobbyist. We discuss all of this plus leadership, Ben’s amazi…

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Brandy Marquez 40:12

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Lobby Land is excited to welcome Brandy Marquez to the show. Hailing from San Antonio, Brandy has spent over two decades working in Texas politics. She started her career as an intern in the Texas House of Representatives and worked her way to become Chief of Staff for former Governor Rick Perry, with several stops in-between. She also spent some t…

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Whitney Whitmire & Lindsay Munoz 47:32

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We are excited to welcome Whitney Whitmire and Lindsay Munoz to Lobby Land. This episode has it all. Whitney and Lindsay discuss their career paths, from their early days to their current venture together at Whitney Munoz LLC. The two discuss having a recognizable last name, being married to a rocket scientist, the amazingly kind capitol community,…

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Deirdre Delisi 48:34

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We are thrilled to welcome Deirdre Delisi to kick off Season Two of Lobby Land. Deirdre relives her first foray into politics on the first Lamar Alexander presidential campaign, her time working for Governor Rick Perry -- running one of his campaigns for Governor and working on his first presidential campaign -- and her tenure as Chairman of the Te…

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Episode 24: Jake Posey 36:32

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Lobby Land is excited to welcome Jake Posey to the show. Tune in as Jake discusses growing up in a small southeast Texas town, his journey from business consulting to law school, and then on to the Capitol. Jake and our host (who happen to have gone to high school together) also look back on an infamous senior trip. We enjoy hearing from our listen…

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Episode 23: Marsha Jones 39:12

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We are excited to welcome Marsha Jones to Lobby Land. Listen in as Lobby Land contributor Stephanie Simpson and Marsha discuss having generic last names, being part of the Capitol “humanity,” Marsha’s work with nuns, and some advice for all lobbyists. Marsha also covers being mistaken as Julia Roberts and her favorite cocktail. We enjoy hearing fro…

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Episode 22: Denise Rose 40:30

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Lobby Land is excited to welcome Denise Rose to the pod this week. Tune in to hear about Denise’s unconventional path from pre-med major to AmeriCorps, to law school, to lobbyist. Denise talks organic chemistry, dispenses advice for all lobbyists on how to stay sane and unplug, and of course, Denise and our host Stephanie Simpson discuss their favo…

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#43 - Liam Scafariello Profile by Ellen Scafariello 11:23

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Liam Scafariello Profile by Ellen Scafariello

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Episode 21: David Whitley 50:46

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Lobby Land is pleased to welcome David Whitley to the show. Hailing from Alice, Texas, David has over 15 years of service in state government, mostly working with Attorney General and now Governor Greg Abbott. Tune in to hear David discuss his tenure as Secretary of State, how being from a small town has shaped his approach to politics, and the imp…

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Episode 20: Buddy Garcia 53:56

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Lobby Land is excited to welcome Buddy Garcia to the show. Buddy has been working in politics for over 30 years. Come hear him talk about it all, and if you know Buddy, then you understand he can talk about it all. We discuss his time with Senator Lucio, Governor Perry, our time together at TCEQ and his work now. We talk about his family, share old…

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Episode 19: Amy Whited 41:23

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We are excited to welcome Amy Whited to Lobby Land. Amy is a veteran campaign staffer and lobbyist. But she might be more known for the creation of Pink Granite and now the Pink Granite Foundation. Tune in to hear her discuss her journey from campaign staffer to city council staffer to lobbyist, as well as the creation of and her work at Pink Grani…

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Episode 18: Amy & Steve Bresnen 56:19

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Lobby Land is happy to welcome Amy and Steve Bresnen to the pod. Listen in to hear how these now veteran lobbyists got their start in the Capitol and how they work together as a married couple. We also discuss social media and the local Austin camping ordinance. You don’t want to miss this. We hope you are enjoying our pod. Help us grow by subscrib…

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Episode 17: Brian Smith 40:27

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Lobby Land is excited to welcome Dr. Brian Smith to the pod. Brian is professor of political science and Associate Dean of the school of Behavioral and Social Sciences at St. Edward’s University in Austin. Tune in to hear Brian discuss his path to becoming a tenured professor in political science. We also discuss growing up in the northeast, naviga…

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Episode 16: Scott Stewart 46:56

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Lobby Land is pleased to welcome Scott Stewart. Scott is well known around the capitol after working in the House before becoming a lobbyist. Tune in to hear about Scott’s path from a kinesiology major to a lobbyist for the American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas, and all the stops in between. Scott talks about meeting his wife during a …

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Episode 15: Brian Yarbrough 41:46

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Lobby Land welcomes Brian Yarbrough. Brian is a Senior Principle at Erben & Yarbrough, which is an established governmental affairs consulting practice. Come hear Brian discuss his 20 plus years of working in and around the Capitol, his work on nuclear issues, his time doing campaign and ethics work for Governor Perry and his work with the Terry Fo…

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Episode 14: Power Hour 1:14:33

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Lobby Land is excited to present Power Hour, featuring electric industry veterans Michele Richmond, Katie Coleman, and Jason Ryan. Electricity has been a major legislative focus since the February winter storm. Tune in to hear these three experts discuss their path to becoming lobbyists, their experiences during the winter event, and their take on …

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#42 - Kenny Womack Profile by Daniel Gardella 3:19

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Kenny Womack Profile by Daniel Gardella

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#41 - Jack Ravitz Profile by Anthony Saccone. 3:52

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Jack Ravitz Profile by Anthony Saccone.

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Episode 13: Sam Gammage 39:55

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Lobby Land is pleased to welcome Sam Gammage. Sam is well known around the capitol after working in the Senate, the House, and a state agency before becoming a lobbyist. Tune in to hear about Sam’s path from a psychology major to a lobbyist for the Texas Chemical Council, and all the pit stops in between. Sam tells us about being a "fly on the wall…

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Episode Twelve: JD Hale 42:22

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Lobby Land is excited to welcome JD Hale. JD is currently Director of Government Affairs with the Texas Association of Builders. Join us to hear about his career path from the piney woods of east Texas, to his time as a staffer in D.C. and Austin. JD shares his thoughts on leadership, karaoke, shoveling manure, and former state Rep. Fred Head. We h…

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#40 Too Many Men Podcast Profile by Cameron Dalgleish 5:45

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Too Many Men Podcast Profile by Cameron Dalgleish

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#39 TAP Eboard President Erica Allocca Profile by Christian Colon 3:56

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TAP Eboard President Erica Allocca Profile by Christian Colon

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#38 Scott McDougall Profile by William Pesek 5:11

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Scott McDougall Profile by William Pesek

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Episode Eleven: Crystal Brown 35:17

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Crystal Brown visits Lobby Land. Crystal is a public policy advisor at Locke Lord. In 2021, Capitol Inside ranked her 58th in the state in its list of Hired Guns. In 2017, she was ranked No. 6 on Capitol Inside’s Rising Stars list. Hear how Crystal transitioned from a House staffer to a lobbyist, what it's like to work for members from different pa…

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Episode Ten: Jenn Saenz 39:15

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Lobby Land is pleased to welcome Jenn Saenz. Jenn is well known in the capitol and loved by all. Tune in to hear how Jenn ended up in Boston for school, how she landed her first job in the capitol, her first lobby job and why she was denied entrance to the Senate floor the first time she tried to walk on as a staffer. She also discusses becoming a …

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Episode Nine: Marc Rodriguez 43:36

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We are excited to welcome Marc Rodriguez to Lobby Land! Marc talks to us about valuable lobby skills, lobbying during a pandemic, that one time his car was stolen, and other important things like refrigerator manners. Help us grow by subscribing, reviewing and rating us. We love to hear from our listeners, so please email us with your feedback. And…

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Episode Eight: Kwame Walker 47:06

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We are happy to welcome Kwame Walker to Lobby Land. Kwame is senior vice presidential for McGuireWoods Consulting's state government relations team. Kwame talks about his journey from London to El Paso to becoming a lobbyist. You will learn about his love of basketball, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pulp Fiction. Help us grow by subscribing and ratin…

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Episode Seven: Shera Eichler and Robby Cook 45:59

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We are excited to welcome Shera Eichler and Robby Cook to Lobby Land. Shera and Robby have very different paths to becoming lobbyist. But together they have spent a signifiant amount of time in the Capitol. Come hear them talk about career paths, favorite meals, Speaker Bonnen and their new partnership. Help us grow by subscribing, reviewing and ra…

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Episode Six: Jaime Capelo 39:05

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We are excited to welcome Jaime Capelo to Lobby Land! Jaime is the first former elected official to sit down with us. His path to politics started with his grandmother's influence, while his debut in lobbying stemmed from a high-profile healthcare initiative. Join us to hear about his other stops along the way. Help us grow by subscribing and ratin…

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Episode Five: Becky Redman 37:48

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Lobby Land welcomes Becky Redman, Senior Manager of Government Affairs for Lockheed Martin. Becky has worked in politics for two different Texas state Senators before joining Lockheed. Come hear about her love for politics, Nolan Ryan and much more!!!By Daniel Womack

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Episode Four: Wroe Jackson 34:14

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Wroe Jackson, Director of Government Affairs & Operations for the Texas Association of Manufacturers, visits Lobby Land and discusses his career as well as becoming a lobbyist during a pandemic.By Daniel Womack

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#37 - Keeping Up With Covid 35:38

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This episode of the podcast has 4 great stories and 1 game. First, Sabrina Giardullo talks with a friend who goes to Manhattan College to find out what the COVID precautions are like there. Then Sophia Cirigliano talks about another dark side to the pandemic, the effects that pandemic has had on our mental health. Ianna Kankinson catches up with fa…

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#36 - School and Gaming during Covid 13:19

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This episode has three great stories. Act 1 - Bryan Smith interviews his parents, public school educators, about what they are seeing in their schools. Act 2 - Theresa Hulse talks with members from the online gaming community to see how they are able to stay connected and support each other during these hard times. Act 3 - Shane Hanney talks with t…

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Episode Three: Lisa Craven 38:20

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Lisa Craven visits Lobby Land. Lisa has been around the capitol for a while, and while she is not a lobbyist she has trained staff that turned into successful lobbyist. Lisa is currently Deputy Comptroller and Chief of Staff to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar.

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Episode Two: Gavin Massingill 52:13

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Gavin Massingill joins us in Lobby Land. Come hear Gavin talk about his start in the capitol, his time as Chief of Staff to Speaker Bonnen and what he is up to now.

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Introduction 20:36

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Welcome to Lobby Land!!! In this episode I attempt to explain what Lobby Land is and is not. Plus, you meet a special contributor. Thanks for checking us out.

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#35 19:57

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Is Disney the happiest place on Earth during Covid? Shane Hanney checks in with a cast member to find out what it's like working at Disney World with enhanced cleaning. And he checks in with some people who just came back from the magic kingdom. Sabrina Giardullo sits down with her mom to talk about what it was like working in a New York nursing ho…

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#34 26:01

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Ianna Hankinson has a story about college students returning to campus with rules in place for COVID-19. Sabrina Giardullo talks with her friends about Astrology. Micah Brantley has a conversation with her Aunt, a retired Police Officer, about the increase in police shootings against Black and Brown people. Shane Hanney learns more about the rebuil…