Mico-Season in Partnership with Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation

Frank Rendon and Tom Laney III with Lubbock Moonlight Musicals

Grab the popcorn! This week’s episode is a true Lubbock, Texas production. Katherine White sits down with the talent behind the curtain at Lubbock Moonlight Musicals, Frank Rendon and Tom Laney III. With memories reminiscing on the cast members’ backstage experiences to stories shared of what it means to be a part of the Lubbock...

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Ballet Lubbock Executive Director Nick Dragga

We’ll meet you at the barre this week as we talk with Ballet Lubbock Executive Director Nick Dragga. From pirouettes to tondus, Draga leaves the performing to the dancers, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t ready to step into the spotlight on this week’s episode and discuss the rich pool of young talent leaping through...

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Lubbock Filmmaker, Paul Allen Hunton

Lights! Camera! Action! Paul Allen Hunton, general director of Texas Tech Public Media, steps in front of the camera and behind the mic for this episode of Hub City Spokes. As a burgeoning filmmaker in Lubbock, Texas, Hunton shares his expertise on why the West Texas landscape and Lubbock culture boast an ideal community for...

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Lindsey Maestri with LHUCA

As the cornerstone of the Cultural District located in downtown Lubbock, Texas, LHUCA is a catalyst of the arts. A conduit for creativity and meaning, Lubbock artists work, display and teach art through all mediums from sculpture, paints, clay and murals at LHUCA. Lindsey Maestri, executive director of LHUCA, is put on display this week...

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David Cho, Lubbock Symphony Orchestra Music Director

Grab a pen and paper, or your conductor’s baton, because David Cho, music director of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, is sharing his best kept symphony secrets on this week’s episode. With years of experience and talent that surpasses all expectations, he shares his insight on why Lubbock, Texas has a promising future on stage.

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Lubbock Musician Joy Harris

Lubbock musician Joy Harris shares her sound and talent with us on this week’s episode. From weeknight performances to weekend shows on stage, Lubbock, Texas fosters an environment conducive for local talent like Harris and boasts a plethora of opportunities. Listen in on why she believes Lubbock, Texas the place to be for musicians to...

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Local Muralist Joey Martinez

As visitors drive the streets of Lubbock, Texas, no building looks complete without a mural created by one of the talented local muralists like Joey Martinez. With several works of art on display throughout the city, Martinez shares his experience as a member of Lubbock’s thriving arts community.

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Season 4

Abby Bogle with Texas Wine Company

Local wine enthusiast and expert Abby Bogle joins us this week to talk about all things wine in Lubbock, Texas. With a wine portfolio that is as extensive as the Texas Wine Company labels are rich, she is the one-stop-shop for all things reds, whites and blends in the “Hub City”. Pour yourself a glass,...

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Local Artist Danielle East

On today’s episode, Katherine White sits down with local Lubbock, Texas artist Danielle East, who is also the founder of East Lubbock Art House, a burgeoning non-profit arts organization dedicated to supporting emerging and marginalized artists of color through exhibition opportunities, offering affordable classes, workshops and more.

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Marketing Professional Briana Vela

On episode nine, see why Lubbock, Texas native and former Red Raider, Briana Vela, chose to stay close to home and pursue a career in the local advertising/marketing sector. As Marketing Director of Cielo Global Holdings, hear why Vela enjoys living, working (and playing) in Lubbock, Texas.

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Randall Jackson, Co-Owner of Monomyth Coffee

Espresso, please! Get a jumpstart to your day by listening to today’s episode where local coffee shop owner Randall Jackson shares his story of opening Monomyth Coffee and being a small business owner in Lubbock, Texas. As a millennial business owner, husband and father, hear why the “Hub City” is the ideal place for entrepreneurs...

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Yvonne Limon with Lee Lewis Construction, Inc.

On today’s episode, Katherine White chats with Yvonne Limon, Marketing Director for Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. Hear why this Lubbock, Texas native chose to stay in the “Hub City” to pursue a thriving career in the local marketing industry.

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Amy Wimmers, Creator and Owner of The Ash

Lace up your running shoes! On today’s episode, Katherine White sits down with Amy Wimmers, creator and owner of The Ash, a local activewear boutique located in Lubbock, Texas. Listen in as Wimmers explains her passion for healthy living, empowering women along the way.

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Lubbock Brewmaster Eric Cunningham

Grab a pint and settle in for episode five of Hub City Spokes as Katherine White sits down with Eric Cunningham, co-owner of Two Docs Brewing Co. Veterinarian by day and master craft brewer by night, hear Cunningham’s thoughts on why Lubbock, Texas is the ideal environment to own a business.

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Madison Baker with California T’s

On episode four, Katherine White sits down with Madison Baker, owner of local favorite, California T’s. From Charlotte, NC to the “Hub City”, find out why Madison chose to return home and why Lubbock, Texas is the perfect place for young entrepreneurs. 

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Chris Rankin with Breedlove Foods, Inc.

You may want to take notes for this one! Today, Chris Rankin, product and service coordinator at Breedlove Foods, Inc., tells his experience in the non-profit sector found in Lubbock, Texas. As an immigrant from Colombia in his early teens, Rankin shares his experience and the opportunities offered him in the “Hub City”.

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Lubbock Chef Cameron West

We hope you’re hungry! Katherine White chats with Cameron West, chef and owner of The West Table Kitchen & Bar, The Brewery LBK and new fried chicken favorite, Dirk’s, to discuss the thriving culinary scene in Lubbock, Texas.

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Lubbock Wine Makers Spencer Igo, Jason Centanni and David Mueller

Grab a glass of Texas High Plains wine and press play, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Katherine White sits down with local winemakers and experts Spencer Igo, Jason Centanni and David Mueller to talk all things Lubbock, Texas wine.

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Season 3

Kelly Davila and Naomi Couture with SPAG

Kelly Davila and Naomi Couture from the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG) discuss the Support Lubbock Fund, a partnership with Market Lubbock, Inc. and the Lubbock Economic Development...

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John Osborne, CEO and President of LEDA

The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) partnered with Market Lubbock, Inc. and the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG) in creating the Support Lubbock Fund, a small business loan...

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Stephanie Henderson, General Manager of Carpet Tech

General Manager of Carpet Tech Stephanie Henderson sits down with Katherine White of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance to discuss the future effects the recent pandemic will have on...

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Cameron and Anna Brown for Desert Sky Family Therapy

In this episode of Hub City Spokes, Anna and Cameron Brown, Director and Therapist for Desert Sky Therapy, explain the mental health affects the public health crisis has had...

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Elizabeth Hill, Co-owner of Burklee Hill Vineyards

Elizabeth Hill, co-owner of Burklee Hill Vineyards, shares insight on recent impacts the Texas High Plains Wine industry is currently facing due to COVID-19. This family-owned, generational winery recently...

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Dan Pope, Mayor of the City of Lubbock

Lubbock City Mayor Dan Pope sits down with Katherine White of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance to get a closer look at how local leaders addressed the impacts of...

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Robert Taylor, CEO of United Supermarkets

CEO of United Supermarkets Robert Taylor explains how the major Texas grocery store chain adapted to the recent challenges during the public health crisis. In this episode of Hub...

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Rodney Madsen, CEO for GermBlast and Epidemiologist

Katherine White with the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance sits down with Rodney Madsen, CEO of Germblast, to discuss how his background in healthcare coupled with his company’s mission to...

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Matt Roig and Antonio Pina for the DoubleTree by Hilton

As the season three location for the Hub City Spokes podcast, the DoubleTree by Hilton is near completion. Katherine White with the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance sits down with...

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Mallory and Arnis Robbins, Co-Owners of Evie Mae’s Pit Barbeque

A local favorite, Evie Mae’s Pit Barbeque, talks all things Texas BBQ in this episode of Hub City Spokes. Recognized in Texas Monthly for the innovative approach to serving...

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Mike Nghiem and Sally Taylor for The Brewery LBK

Lubbock locals are no stranger to the Brewery LBK, and especially the recent addition to the menu: adult popsicles. Mike Nghiem and Sally Taylor share their experience brewing during...

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Season 2

Riley Barrett with Caprock Custom Apps

Riley Barrett, Designer and Software Architect of Caprock Custom Apps, talks all things technology and application development on this episode of Hub City Spokes. Because of the limitless advantages...

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Magdalena Rakowska with Envirostatus

Magdalena Rakowska, Founder of Envirostatus, talks about the great advantages of launching business in the Innovation Hub. In this episode, Magdalena emphasizes the importance of community. She attributes her...

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John Smothers with Reproductive Solutions, Inc.

John Smothers, President and CEO of Reproductive Solutions, Inc., sits down with Katherine White to share his experience building a research company at the Innovation Hub at Research Park....

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Siva Vinapalli with Nemalife

Katherine White sits down with Siva Vanapalli, a professor of chemical engineering at Texas Tech University and also Co-founder and CEO of Nemalife, a biotech and scientific community dedicated...

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Carder Brooks and Cole Seifert with Gap Peptides

On this episode of Hub City Spokes, Katherine White talks with Carder Brooks and Cole Siefert, co-founders of Gap Peptides. The two go in-depth on the advantages of starting...

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David Weindorf with Department of Plant & Soil Science

David Weindorf, Associate Vice President in the Office of Research and Innovation and Professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at Texas Tech University, discusses soil science...

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Kimberly Gramm and Cara Wells with TTU Innovation Hub and EmGenisys

Recently named the Associate Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Innovation Hub at Research Park, Kimberly Gramm, along with Cara Wells, Founder and CEO of EmGenisys, sit down...

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Season 1

The Hamil Brothers of Hamil Bros Studios

Ross and Jacob Hamil are the bros behind Hamil Bros. Studios, a video production company that makes commercials and promotional content for companies all over the country. Katherine White...

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Mike Jones with Primitive Social

Mike Jones is Director of Technology at Primitive Social, a digital marketing agency. Mike sits down with Katherine White to explain his experience working at a start-up company in...

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Blake Buchanan with Bahama Bucks

From humble beginnings in a small building to a nationwide multimillion-dollar franchise, Blake Buchanan grew his shaved ice company into what is known as Bahama Bucks today. Blake sits...

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Amy Wood with Flint Avenue Marketing

Flint Avenue Marketing founder Amy Wood shares her experience growing a nationwide company in Lubbock, Texas. For her, she attributes her success in Lubbock to the resources found at...

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Local Artist Booga Bradshaw

A local hip-hop artist gives insight on the music scene in the 806. Mike Jones sits down with Booga Bradshaw to discuss the music industry in Lubbock and the...

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Ryan Reber with Lubbock Angel Network

Mike Jones sits down with Ryan Reber of Lubbock Angel Network, a local investment network, that not only provides opportunities to investors that give high reward, but also funding...

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Josh Allen with Allen Financial Agency

Local mogul Josh Allen shares his experience opening multiple businesses in Lubbock, Texas. Owner of Allen Financial Agency, West Crust Pizza, Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar and Cantina Laredo, Josh...

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Jean Evans with Evans and Associates, LLC

https://youtu.be/3yPhejwd7FAIn this episode of Hub City Spokes, Mike Jones sits down with Jean Evans of Evans and Associates, LLC, a consulting company that works with CEOs and business owners...

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Anthony Presley with Truno

Anthony Presley, the chief products officer of Truno, a retail technology services company, discusses the advantages to starting a business in Lubbock. Truno is a worldwide company that provides...

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Andy Timmons, West Texas Winemaker

West Texas winemaker Andy Timmons sits down with Katherine White and talks all things wine. West Texas is the leading producer of wine grapes in Texas thanks to the...

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David Miller with PaveTex

PaveTex, a nationwide engineering firm, recognizes Lubbock’s resilient and diverse economy, the quality of the employee pool, the collaborative spirit and the beauty of the area. In this episode...

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Cassie Johnston with Alstrom Angels

Cassie Johnston sits down with Katherine White to share her family’s story with Alstrom Syndrome and how they used their situation to start a non-profit to raise awareness for...

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Todd Knowlton with Smooth Fusion

Todd Knowlton sits down with Mike Jones to talk about the technology industry in Lubbock, Texas and how it affects his company, Smooth Fusion. Smooth Fusion is a custom...

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Melinda Pharies with Carpet Tech

From humble beginnings with one employee and a truck, Carpet Tech has expanded into an interstate business with over 150 employees. The secret to their success? Melinda Pharies gives...

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Rob Fauver with Hoverstate

Rob Fauver, Chief Strategist Officer and managing partner of Hoverstate, sits down with Katherine White to talk all things IT and software design in Lubbock. For Hoverstate, bringing their...

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