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Hello Houston: The Commuter CutHello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 21, 2025)In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut", our hosts talk with energy economist and fellow at the University of Houston, Ed Hirs, who breaks down how the "One Big Beautiful Bill" could reshape the future of clean energy, fossil fuels, and the billions of dollars flowing through both.Then, we hear from Juan Garcia, Chairman of the Harris County Houston Sports Authority, who discusses Houston hosting this week's AAU Junior Olympic Games, which is the largest youth multi-sport event in the United States.Also, Congressman Randy Weber joins in to tell us about his new bip...2025-07-2144 min
Hello HoustonHello Houston (July 21, 2025)On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste talk with Ed Hirs, energy economist and fellow at the University of Houston, who breaks down how the “One Big Beautiful Bill' could reshape the future of clean energy, fossil fuels, and the billions of dollars flowing through both during the first hour of the show.Also, in the first hour, Juan Garcia, Chairman of the Harris County Houston Sports Authority, discusses Houston hosting this week’s AAU Junior Olympic Games, the largest youth multi-sport event in the United States.In the show’s second hour, our host...2025-07-211h 22
Texans All AccessTexans Training Camp Names To Watch: Jared Wayne, JJ Taylor & Hidden GemsMarc Vandermeer and John Harris break down the ultimate "camp disruptors" - under-the-radar Houston Texans players poised to crash the roster party and create roster headaches for coaches - in the good way. Featuring exclusive interviews with OL Zach Thomas (named after NFL legend Zach Thomas) and LB Jamal Hill on their year-two development under DeMeco Ryans. Deep dive into potential breakout stars like WR Jared Wayne, RB JJ Taylor, rookie DT Junior Tofuna, and Casey Toohill's pass-rushing potential. Plus a tribute to Brian Braman and analysis of which sleepers could force tough 53-man roster decisions. Essential listening as training...2025-07-1846 minHello HoustonHello Houston (April 24, 2025)On today’s “Hello Houston,” Ernie, Frank and Celeste discuss the big topics of the day such as Mayor Whitmire’s bipartisan backlash, the long-awaited HISD report, and the film Conclave making a comeback at the top of each hour.Also, in the first hour, Galveston City Manager Brian Maxwell joins in to talk about the latest renovations to the city. Then, we discuss Harris County’s Climate Justice Plan with Lisa Lin, Director of Office of Sustainability for Harris County and Stefania Tomaskovic, Director of Coalition for Environment, Equity, and Resilience.Plus, Mary Lee Wilkens, P...2025-04-241h 38
Mission Control: Houston's Hockey PodcastDoes Houston Deserve the 33rd NHL Franchise?GO JR. AEROS!Is Houston really ready for an NHL franchise? In this episode of Mission Control: Houston’s Hockey Podcast, Matt responds to the online haters following the Dan Freidkin expansion buzz. Instead of yelling into the void, we did the math. Using weighted data across corporate presence, media market size, income level, fan interest, and more, we ranked 15 potential NHL expansion cities based on how the league actually thinks.Plus: a shoutout to the Houston Junior Aeros' playoff run, an interview with THE expert on Houston hockey, and some final thoughts on how we build a real fa...2025-04-0540 min
Mission Control: Houston's Hockey PodcastWhy Doesn't Houston Have a Hockey Team?With apologies to New Orleans…Why doesn’t Houston have an NHL team? In this episode of Houston’s Hockey Podcast, your host Matt Savage dives deep into the tangled history of arena politics, expansion drama, and the legacy of Les Alexander to explain exactly why Houston still doesn’t have an NHL franchise. From the collapse of the WHA and missed merger opportunities to the AHL Aeros’ heartbreaking move to Iowa, Savage lays out the story with insight, humor, and receipts. We also break down the Four Nations Cup, rumors about New Orleans expansion, and celebrate the Houston Junior Aer...2025-02-2824 min
City Cast HoustonYour Guide to November 2024 in HoustonNovember is full of great events featuring volunteering, friends and family, and, of course, food! So, we’re giving you our top recommendations to make the most out of November in H-Town. We’re covering ways to give back, like supporting urban farms; cultural events from Día de los Muertos to a Native American pow wow; and the best spots to get that fantastic dish for your holiday gatherings. This is your guide to November 2024 in Houston. Want even more fall recommendations? We put together a list of unforgettable fall road trips to take from H-Town! Ou...2024-10-3028 min
The Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 312 -- Bill Ingle, Junior Johnson and the Battle of Ingle HollowWe start off this week with an epic challenge from longtime NASCAR crew chief/crew member and friend of the podcast Gio "Tony/Rambo" Liberati. In the first of what will be three installments, an awkward moment while out on a date as a teenager leads Bill Ingle to a career in NASCAR. Junior Johnson makes Bill an offer he can’t refuse, so Bill heads to work up in Ingle Hollow. While there, he does work for both Darrell Waltrip and Neil Bonnett’s teams and stays out of the rivalr...2024-09-111h 14
In squash - The PodcastEpisode 313 - Simon Rosner - World Junior ChampionshipsFormer world #3 Simon Rosner's PSA career may be over, but he's definitely not retired from the game. Simon is the head coach of the German junior men's and women's teams who competed for the past two weeks in the World Junior Championship in Houston. Simon talks about their performance and what needs to be done to make progress going forward. We also talk about the talk of the town, the Korean Junior boys, with his illustrious career and the work he has done over the past few years with up and coming Swiss talent Dimitri Steinmann. Great chat!! Check out...2024-07-2357 minThe Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 296 -- Junie Donlavey Clip AND Sandy Jones on Parting Ways with Junior Johnson & AssociatesWe get things started off this week with a stunning find ... Rick's old mini-cassette tapes featuring interviews with a number of long-lost members of the NASCAR community. Sandy Jones then remembers a team divided at Junior Johnson and Associates, Tim Brewer’s jaunt through Ingle Hollow, and parting ways with the team. He remembers his time with Darrell Waltrip and the Tide Ride, their 1989 Daytona 500 win together, and a SHORT-lived stint with DW’s own operation. We then dig into the December 5, 1985 edition of Grand National Scene. Bill Ell...2024-05-221h 19The Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 295 -- Sandy Jones on Junior Johnson UniversityThis week in the first of what will be three installments, Sandy Jones remembers Jimmy "Smut" Means, the LONG road home from Pocono, his stint with D.K. Ulrich, and going to school at Junior Johnson University, where he was the new kid in Ingle Hollow … and treated like it. We then tackle the April 3, 1980 edition of Grand National Scene. Dale Earnhardt wins his second race in a row, early in his sophomore season. The win comes at Bristol, where he’d scored the FIRST victory of his Winston Cup career the ye...2024-05-151h 14
The Cold Coffee ClubThe JOY of Missing OutJOMO… The JOY of Missing Out! As we get older and our lives become more hectic, the FOMO we used to experience can sometimes die down, and we become pumped to simply say, “Nah. I’m not gonna do all that.”
Whether it’s a social gathering, perceived obligation or something as simple as checking social media, the joy of stepping away and feeling fine with missing out is such a beautiful thing!
Ashley chats with Elizabeth and Tiffany to discuss how they each find some bliss in saying no. While i...2024-05-0241 min
Fun In FundraisingJunior League of Houston’s 76th Annual Charity Ball With Amanda Hanks BaylesHow does a nonprofit successfully create a different and fun theme for a signature fundraising event every year? Today, I talk with Junior League of Houston President, Amanda Hanks Bayles about their upcoming 76th Annual Charity Ball. Long one of Houston's most popular signature fundraising galas, the organization has done a different theme for every one of their 76 events.
In this episode, Amanda provides great insights on a range of topics including ways to create a successful network of volunteers, how the organization selects which nonprofits to support, and tips on how to create a large, devoted...2024-01-0933 minFun In FundraisingJunior League of Houston’s 76th Annual Charity Ball With Amanda Hanks BaylesHow does a nonprofit successfully create a different and fun theme for a signature fundraising event every year? Today, I talk with Junior League of Houston President, Amanda Hanks Bayles about their upcoming 76th Annual Charity Ball. Long one of Houston's most popular signature fundraising galas, the organization has done a different theme for every one of their 76 events.
In this episode, Amanda provides great insights on a range of topics including ways to create a successful network of volunteers, how the organization selects which nonprofits to support, and tips on how to create a large, devoted...2024-01-0933 min
She BecomesGood Reason Houston with Cary Wright and Meron TekleFor the final episode of Season 2 we welcome Good Reason Houston to the Podcast. CEO Cary Wright and Managing Director Meron Tekle share education trends, what Good Reason Houston is doing to assist in improving the quality of public schools in Houston and how you can get involved - if you love championing our youth.2023-06-0127 minThe Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 246 -- Danny Culler on Alan Kulwicki's Plane, Dale Earnhardt's Daytona 500 WinAfter this past weekend's celebration of the Cup all-star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, we share the third and final installment of our interview with Danny Culler.Danny talks about helping Ricky Rudd and Richard Childress Racing win their first race, capturing the 1984 Winston Cup championship with Terry Labonte, getting some flatulent payback on Sterling Marlin and some of the most iconic races of Dale Earnhardt’s career, up to and including their victory in the 1998 Daytona 500.Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dive into the June 9, 1983 issue of...2023-05-241h 25
Out Of The Cave PodcastSeason 4: Episode 16In this episode we discuss:· Junior shares his review of the Grammy Awards.· Trevor Noah was a flop.· Bad Bunny killed it with the opening performance that also recognized prominent Latino individuals (that largely went unnoticed).· Bad Bunny was not recognized for the stellar impact he is having in the music business today. · The negative responses and reactions of such a large number of non-Spanish speaking people shows the struggle for Latino representation continues.· Ben Affleck did not want to be there. We’ve all been there, right?· The 50...2023-02-071h 03
Rise to the TopEp. 9: Lesia Crumpton-Young of Texas Southern UniversityIn this episode of the Partnership's Rise to the Top podcast, we're talking to Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young, President of Texas Southern University. We explore TSU’s 90-plus-year journey from junior college to one of the most respected universities in our region and Lesia’s appointment to lead the prestigious institution.Host and Partnership Chief Development Officer Katie Pryor talks with Lesia about the higher education landscape in Houston, her personal journey in academia and what advice she has for the next generation of female professionals.Other topics include the evolution of opportunities for Black women and...2023-01-1734 min
The Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 219 -- Larry Pollard on Canada-NC Culture Shock, Richard Childress and Winning with Richard PettyLarry Pollard might not have the most recognizable name we’ve ever had on the show, but he is a master storyteller after nearly forty years in the NASCAR trenches.Larry moved from his home in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada to go to work for Richard Childress Racing in its first year with halfway decent sponsorship from Piedmont Airlines and with driver Ricky Rudd behind the wheel.After just a year or so at RCR, Larry went to work at Petty Enterprises in 1983 … and before the season even started, was named co-crew chief of the legendary oper...2022-10-261h 13
The Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 219 -- Larry Pollard on Canada-NC Culture Shock, Richard Childress and Winning with Richard PettyLarry Pollard might not have the most recognizable name we’ve ever had on the show, but he is a master storyteller after nearly forty years in the NASCAR trenches.Larry moved from his home in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada to go to work for Richard Childress Racing in its first year with halfway decent sponsorship from Piedmont Airlines and with driver Ricky Rudd behind the wheel.After just a year or so at RCR, Larry went to work at Petty Enterprises in 1983 … and before the season even started, was named co-crew chief of the legendary oper...2022-10-261h 16
She BecomesShe Becomes- Season 2 Episode 1The Junior League of Houston is proud to launch the second season of its podcast, "She Becomes." It's all about unlocking the potential of women and training the next generation of women leaders. In this episode we hear from JLH President Anne Sears.2022-09-1321 min
The Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 212 -- NASCAR Veteran Pete Wright on Junior Johnson Team Strife, 1991 The Winston, Traction Control and Travis CarterThis week's episode gets off to a rousing start with discussion of Erik Jones' win in the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, driving the number 43 Petty GMS Racing entry. In the third and final installment of our EPIC interview with Pete Wright, Pete talks about the friction that existed between Junior Johnson’s teams, the controversial suspension of Junior and crew chief Tim Brewer going into the 1991 edition of The Winston all-star race and how he and teammate Mike Hill felt like they were left holding the bag a little bit.Pete also remembers leaving Junior Johnson & As...2022-09-071h 26The Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 212 -- NASCAR Veteran Pete Wright on Junior Johnson Team Strife, 1991 The Winston, Traction Control and Travis CarterThis week's episode gets off to a rousing start with discussion of Erik Jones' win in the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, driving the number 43 Petty GMS Racing entry. In the third and final installment of our EPIC interview with Pete Wright, Pete talks about the friction that existed between Junior Johnson’s teams, the controversial suspension of Junior and crew chief Tim Brewer going into the 1991 edition of The Winston all-star race and how he and teammate Mike Hill felt like they were left holding the bag a little bit.Pete also remembers leaving Junior Johnson & As...2022-09-071h 23The Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 211 -- NASCAR Veteran Pete Wright on Jack Beebe, Terry Labonte, Dale Inman, The Witch Doctor Incident and Joining Junior JohnsonWe’re back with the second installment of our interview with longtime NASCAR crew member and crew chief Pete Wright, and this week, Pete talks about attending his first Grand National race at Martinsville and the impact drivers like Fred Lorenzen and Buddy Arrington had on his career.Pete got his start at the Winston Cup level with team owner Jack Beebe, before winning a championship with Terry Labonte. Pete recalls his rather testy reaction to a witch doctor who showed up in the garage to put a hex on the Hagan Racing entry.And … finally … Pete t...2022-08-311h 17
The Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 211 -- NASCAR Veteran Pete Wright on Jack Beebe, Terry Labonte, Dale Inman, The Witch Doctor Incident and Joining Junior JohnsonWe’re back with the second installment of our interview with longtime NASCAR crew member and crew chief Pete Wright, and this week, Pete talks about attending his first Grand National race at Martinsville and the impact drivers like Fred Lorenzen and Buddy Arrington had on his career.Pete got his start at the Winston Cup level with team owner Jack Beebe, before winning a championship with Terry Labonte. Pete recalls his rather testy reaction to a witch doctor who showed up in the garage to put a hex on the Hagan Racing entry.And … finally … Pete t...2022-08-311h 20
The Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 210 -- Preview of Pete Wright on Junior Johnson and D.K. Ulrich on Nitrous Oxide at DarlingtonEnjoy a sneak preview of the next installment of our interview with Pete Wright, in which he remembers getting hired and then working with NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson. Also, longtime independent team owner and driver D.K. Ulrich gives us the inside story of the nitrous oxide system that was discovered in his car following a savage crash in the 1978 Southern 500. NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand.Please consider supporting this show via: www.patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast2022-08-2421 minThe Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 210 -- Preview of Pete Wright on Junior Johnson and D.K. Ulrich on Nitrous Oxide at DarlingtonEnjoy a sneak preview of the next installment of our interview with Pete Wright, in which he remembers getting hired and then working with NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson. Also, longtime independent team owner and driver D.K. Ulrich gives us the inside story of the nitrous oxide system that was discovered in his car following a savage crash in the 1978 Southern 500. NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand.Please consider supporting this show via: www.patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast2022-08-2418 min
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 196 -- TIM BREWER PART 3In the epic third and final installment of our interview with longtime NASCAR crew chief Tim Brewer, Tim talks about his and Junior Johnson’s 1991 suspension after a big engine was found in their car at Charlotte. He also remembers Bill Elliott coming on board with the team in 1992 … the early success … and then the crushing disappointment of losing out on that year’s championship.And if you thought Tim didn’t hold anything back in the first two installments of our interview … THIS episode is truly something to behold.Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then thumb t...2022-05-251h 30The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 196 -- TIM BREWER PART 3In the epic third and final installment of our interview with longtime NASCAR crew chief Tim Brewer, Tim talks about his and Junior Johnson’s 1991 suspension after a big engine was found in their car at Charlotte. He also remembers Bill Elliott coming on board with the team in 1992 … the early success … and then the crushing disappointment of losing out on that year’s championship.And if you thought Tim didn’t hold anything back in the first two installments of our interview … THIS episode is truly something to behold.Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then thumb t...2022-05-251h 27
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 195 -- TIM BREWER PART 2This week in the second installment of our interview with longtime … and outspoken … NASCAR crew chief Tim Brewer, Tim talks about his move to M.C. Anderson and why he considers that to be the biggest mistake of his career. He also guides us through some tumultuous years financially with Blue Max Racing and Tim Richmond, during which it was left to HIM to cover checks to keep the team going.Then it was back to Junior Johnson & Associates, to work with drivers Neil Bonnett, Terry Labonte and Geoff Bodine. And … yes … Tim talks about some of the … let’s just...2022-05-181h 42The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 195 -- TIM BREWER PART 2This week in the second installment of our interview with longtime … and outspoken … NASCAR crew chief Tim Brewer, Tim talks about his move to M.C. Anderson and why he considers that to be the biggest mistake of his career. He also guides us through some tumultuous years financially with Blue Max Racing and Tim Richmond, during which it was left to HIM to cover checks to keep the team going.Then it was back to Junior Johnson & Associates, to work with drivers Neil Bonnett, Terry Labonte and Geoff Bodine. And … yes … Tim talks about some of the … let’s just...2022-05-181h 39
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 194 -- TIM BREWER PART 1After some reactions to last week's release of CLIPS from our L.W. Wright interview, longime NASCAR crew chief Tim Brewer talks about his earliest days in racing at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, quitting school and hitting the road as a young teenager, the infamous Talladega boycott of 1969 and an encounter with NASCAR Founder Bill France Sr.Brewer got his big break when he went to work for an independent driver by the name of Richard Childress, before winding up with Junior Johnson & Associates.In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid leaf...2022-05-111h 40The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 194 -- TIM BREWER PART 1After some reactions to last week's release of CLIPS from our L.W. Wright interview, longime NASCAR crew chief Tim Brewer talks about his earliest days in racing at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, quitting school and hitting the road as a young teenager, the infamous Talladega boycott of 1969 and an encounter with NASCAR Founder Bill France Sr.Brewer got his big break when he went to work for an independent driver by the name of Richard Childress, before winding up with Junior Johnson & Associates.In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid leaf...2022-05-111h 37
Eye On HoustonHospice HoustonEli Escobar interviewed Rana McClelland, President and CEO of Houston Hospice. Houston Hospice is the only freestanding, nonprofit hospice organization located in Houston. Located in the Texas Medical Center they provide compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families in a 13-county area in Texas. Most hospice providers are for-profit entities. Hospice is provided primarily where a person lives (home, nursing home), allowing the patient to be with important objects, memories, and family. There are periodic visits to the patient and family/caregivers by hospice team members. When patients require a higher level of care, which cannot be provided at home...2022-04-1712 min
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 190 -- GIL MARTIN PART 1This week ... host Rick Houston and his sons Jesse and Adam join listener Bill Stripling for a memorable weekend of decidedly Old School and frigid short-track racing at Martinsville Speedway. In the first of what will be three installments with longtime NASCAR Busch Series and Cup crew chief Gil Martin, he takes us through his very first days in the sport. A buddy of his needed help out at the old Nashville Fairgrounds Raceway … and Gil didn’t particularly want to go. But he went any way, a move that very obviously turned out to change the course of h...2022-04-131h 32The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 190 -- GIL MARTIN PART 1This week ... host Rick Houston and his sons Jesse and Adam join listener Bill Stripling for a memorable weekend of decidedly Old School and frigid short-track racing at Martinsville Speedway. In the first of what will be three installments with longtime NASCAR Busch Series and Cup crew chief Gil Martin, he takes us through his very first days in the sport. A buddy of his needed help out at the old Nashville Fairgrounds Raceway … and Gil didn’t particularly want to go. But he went any way, a move that very obviously turned out to change the course of h...2022-04-131h 29
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 189 -- MIKE BEAM PART 3This week in the third and final installment of our interview with Mike Beam, Mike talks about the struggles he continued to face in the wake of the loss of Mike Rich and a fiery accident involving Sterling Marlin. Despite those reservations, Mike eventually moved over to Bill Elliott’s Junior Johnson & Associates team, where he and Bill combined to give Junior the final Winston Cup victory of his career.Mike also takes listeners through the controversy the team endured during the leadup to the 1995 Daytona 500, when the organization was discovered with an illegal intake manifold.Fi...2022-04-061h 21The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 189 -- MIKE BEAM PART 3This week in the third and final installment of our interview with Mike Beam, Mike talks about the struggles he continued to face in the wake of the loss of Mike Rich and a fiery accident involving Sterling Marlin. Despite those reservations, Mike eventually moved over to Bill Elliott’s Junior Johnson & Associates team, where he and Bill combined to give Junior the final Winston Cup victory of his career.Mike also takes listeners through the controversy the team endured during the leadup to the 1995 Daytona 500, when the organization was discovered with an illegal intake manifold.Fi...2022-04-061h 18
Chapter One with HPL"Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli; Read by MarySixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: if he doesn't play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone's business. Worse, the privacy of Blue, the pen name of the boy he's been emailing, will be compromised. With some messy dynamics emerging in his once tight-knit group of friends, and his email correspondence with Blue growing more flirtatious every day, Simon's junior...2022-03-0314 min
MTZ CASTParticularidades e Estratégias no Uso dos Contêineres - Uma Visão Inteligentem 26 de abril de 1956, o navio tanque IDEAL X convertido por Malcom McLean, fez sua viagem inaugural do Porto de Newark para o Porto de Houston nos Estados Unidos carregando em seu convés reforçado 58 caixas metálicas. A partir daí a movimentação de carga não foi mais a mesma e atualmente são movimentados por ano cerca de 780 milhões de contêineres pelo mundo. Porém, há uma variedade de tipos de containers na atualidade e cada um deles tem uma forma particular e estratégica de uso. Não é simplesmente chegar e carregar pois todo o cui...2022-02-111h 27The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 181 -- JOHN DODSON PART 2In the second installment of our interview with John Dodson, he remembers the controversy surrounding three key employees of Junior Johnson & Associates making the move to M.C. Anderson’s team. Once there, team members were reportedly subject to being followed by detectives, in order to keep them on the straight and narrow.John also lets us in on another mass exodus, this time from Ranier to Blue Max Racing. Then, we have Tim Richmond stories and insider info on the trickery and financial smoke-and-mirror show Blue Max used win the 1989 Winston Cup championship.Our second se...2022-02-091h 37The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 176 -- KENNY WALLACE PART 1In our first episode of 2022, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid discuss Rick's bout with boredom during his COVID quarantine and an incredible Christmas gift given to him by a listener.Kenny Wallace is ... well ... Kenny Wallace. And that's basically all the summary anybody needs! In our second segment, Rick and Steve thumb through the May 3, 1990 episode of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Geoff Bodine’s win at Martinsville, his first for Junior Johnson. The victory came just two days after a devastating loss for Junior and his then-wife, Flossie. Chuck Bown led all 200 la...2022-01-051h 28
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 176 -- KENNY WALLACE PART 1In our first episode of 2022, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid discuss Rick's bout with boredom during his COVID quarantine and an incredible Christmas gift given to him by a listener.Kenny Wallace is ... well ... Kenny Wallace. And that's basically all the summary anybody needs! In our second segment, Rick and Steve thumb through the May 3, 1990 episode of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Geoff Bodine’s win at Martinsville, his first for Junior Johnson. The victory came just two days after a devastating loss for Junior and his then-wife, Flossie. Chuck Bown led all 200 la...2022-01-051h 31
Rik Knows HoopsThe Rockets Might Not Lose AgainThe Houston Rockets are the hottest team in the NBA after starting the starting the season 1-16...2021-12-0607 min
Runners of HOU#40 | Rebecca Garza aka @latinarunner01Meet Rebecca Garza! Rebecca first started running in middle school but was sidelined her junior year in high school with an ACL tear. It wasn't until after the birth of her first child that Rebecca decided to start running again. First, she was hooked on the competition and challenges of Orange Theory. But there was no turning back after he husband surprised her with a treadmill for Christmas in 2018. She ran three half marathons in 2019 (the one she ran for fun ended up with her nabbing a then-PR of 1:36:13) and finished out the year with a trail marathon in...2021-11-1855 minThe Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 171 -- RICK WILSON PART 1We share the first of what will be a three-part interview with Rick Wilson in this week's episode. Rick talks about his start in the sport; his relationship with Dick Hutcherson and A.J. Foyt; how a tragic accident during qualifying for the Indianapolis changed the trajectory of his career; the impact his win in the 1984 ARCA race at Daytona had on him; and finally, how a ride with Morgan-McClure Motorsports came down to Rick and a youngster by the name of Davey Allison.The February 16, 1984 Grand National Scene featured a short story at the FRONT of the...2021-11-171h 07
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 171 -- RICK WILSON PART 1We share the first of what will be a three-part interview with Rick Wilson in this week's episode. Rick talks about his start in the sport; his relationship with Dick Hutcherson and A.J. Foyt; how a tragic accident during qualifying for the Indianapolis changed the trajectory of his career; the impact his win in the 1984 ARCA race at Daytona had on him; and finally, how a ride with Morgan-McClure Motorsports came down to Rick and a youngster by the name of Davey Allison.The February 16, 1984 Grand National Scene featured a short story at the FRONT of the...2021-11-171h 10The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 166 -- BILL BRODRICK PART 2This week in the second and final installment of our interview with Bill “The Hat Man” Brodrick, he takes a little trip down memory lane about NASCAR's first trip to Australia for the first NASCAR exhibition race. He also talks about the legendary Unocal 76 Racestoppers program and his unceremonious release after nearly 29 years with the company. In our second segment, we leaf through the October 6, 1983 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of that fall’s North Wilkesboro event won by Darrell Waltrip with the help of new-fangled ... and not much liked ... power steering. There were also some hot rumors...2021-10-131h 05The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 163 -- JIMMY SPENCER PART 2NOTE: Language in the interview portion of this episode is NSFW. We talk about a little bit of everything in the second installment of our interview with Jimmy Spencer, from what winning at Myrtle Beach meant to Dick Moroso, to getting back up to speed at the Cup level with Travis Carter, Bobby Allison and Junior Johnson. Jimmy won his first couple of Cup races with Junior, but not without a little bit of controversy. Jimmy also talks about Hut Stricklin, not-so-great runs with Travis Carter (again) and Chip Ganassi and the verbal barrages he unleashed at both...2021-09-221h 29
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 163 -- JIMMY SPENCER PART 2NOTE: Language in the interview portion of this episode is NSFW. We talk about a little bit of everything in the second installment of our interview with Jimmy Spencer, from what winning at Myrtle Beach meant to Dick Moroso, to getting back up to speed at the Cup level with Travis Carter, Bobby Allison and Junior Johnson. Jimmy won his first couple of Cup races with Junior, but not without a little bit of controversy. Jimmy also talks about Hut Stricklin, not-so-great runs with Travis Carter (again) and Chip Ganassi and the verbal barrages he unleashed at both...2021-09-221h 31
She BecomesShe Becomes - Season 1 PreviewThe Junior League of Houston is proud to launch the first season of its podcast, called "She Becomes." It's all about unlocking the potential of women and training the next generation of women leaders.2021-09-1602 min
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 155 -- SHAWNA ROBINSON PART 1Shawna Robinson was the first woman to win a NASCAR touring series race when she won a Charlotte/Daytona Dash Series event at Asheville. She was the first woman to win a pole in the Busch Series and she is also the first woman we’ve featured as an interview guest here on the show. And what a story she has. We’re going to do three episodes with Shawna … the first two on her career, and then the third and final show will focus on her battle with breast cancer. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid d...2021-07-281h 14The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 155 -- SHAWNA ROBINSON PART 1Shawna Robinson was the first woman to win a NASCAR touring series race when she won a Charlotte/Daytona Dash Series event at Asheville. She was the first woman to win a pole in the Busch Series and she is also the first woman we’ve featured as an interview guest here on the show. And what a story she has. We’re going to do three episodes with Shawna … the first two on her career, and then the third and final show will focus on her battle with breast cancer. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid d...2021-07-281h 11
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 150 -- JEFF HAMMOND PART 1We celebrate our 150th episode with the return of Jeff Hammond, for the conclusion of our epic conversation. This week, he talks about the influence of Warner Hodgdon on Junior Johnson & Associates and how the addition of a second team for Neil Bonnett wasn’t exactly the most harmonious of situations. Jeff also discusses Junior’s reaction to the infamous 1986 clash between Darrell Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt at Richmond and the breakup between Darrell and Junior. Finally, Jeff takes us through some of the turmoil that caused HIM to leave Junior to rejoin Darrell at Hendrick Motorsports. In our second segm...2021-06-231h 18The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 150 -- JEFF HAMMOND PART 1We celebrate our 150th episode with the return of Jeff Hammond, for the conclusion of our epic conversation. This week, he talks about the influence of Warner Hodgdon on Junior Johnson & Associates and how the addition of a second team for Neil Bonnett wasn’t exactly the most harmonious of situations. Jeff also discusses Junior’s reaction to the infamous 1986 clash between Darrell Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt at Richmond and the breakup between Darrell and Junior. Finally, Jeff takes us through some of the turmoil that caused HIM to leave Junior to rejoin Darrell at Hendrick Motorsports. In our second segm...2021-06-231h 15
Chapter One with HPL"Derby Daredevils: Kenzie Kickstarts a Team" by Kit Rosewater; Read by KristinFifth-grade best friends Kenzie "Kenzilla" and Shelly "Bombshell" dream of becoming roller derby superstars one day, but when a junior league forms and they must recruit teammates, will their friendship survive? This title is intended for tweens and is suitable for most audiences. Recorded with permission of Amulet Books, an imprint of ABRAMS. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.2021-06-2209 min
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 148 -- TRAVIS CARTER PART 1This week, we share the first installment of our interview with legendary crew chief and team owner Travis Carter. Travis tells us about his humble beginnings in the sport in his hometown of Ellerbe, N.C., where he first went to work for L.G. DeWitt and Benny Parsons. Travis also describes the day Benny and John A. Utsman tag-teamed their way to victory lane at Bristol and the day in which basically the entire garage tag-teamed to help Travis and Benny repair their car and clinch the 1973 Winston Cup championship at Rockingham. Travis worked for Roger Penske for a...2021-06-091h 21The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 148 -- TRAVIS CARTER PART 1This week, we share the first installment of our interview with legendary crew chief and team owner Travis Carter. Travis tells us about his humble beginnings in the sport in his hometown of Ellerbe, N.C., where he first went to work for L.G. DeWitt and Benny Parsons. Travis also describes the day Benny and John A. Utsman tag-teamed their way to victory lane at Bristol and the day in which basically the entire garage tag-teamed to help Travis and Benny repair their car and clinch the 1973 Winston Cup championship at Rockingham. Travis worked for Roger Penske for a...2021-06-091h 18
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 146 -- HUT STRICKLIN PART 2In the second installment of our interview with Hut Stricklin, Hut talks about hanging out with team owner Junior Johnson and one of Junior’s best friends, the one and only Millard Ashley. He also tells the incredible story of agreeing to go with Davey Allison to that fateful test at Talladega, but then having to back out when he got a bad case of food poisoning in New Hampshire. Finally, Hut also tells us what he REALLY thinks about Jimmy Spencer. In our second segment, we take a deep dive into the April 21, 1994 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which fe...2021-05-261h 16The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 146 -- HUT STRICKLIN PART 2In the second installment of our interview with Hut Stricklin, Hut talks about hanging out with team owner Junior Johnson and one of Junior’s best friends, the one and only Millard Ashley. He also tells the incredible story of agreeing to go with Davey Allison to that fateful test at Talladega, but then having to back out when he got a bad case of food poisoning in New Hampshire. Finally, Hut also tells us what he REALLY thinks about Jimmy Spencer. In our second segment, we take a deep dive into the April 21, 1994 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which fe...2021-05-261h 13The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 145 -- HUT STRICKLIN PART 1This week, we have the first of what will be a three-part interview with Hut Stricklin. In this episode, Hut talks about the origins of the nickname; meeting Pam Allison, Donnie’s daughter; and the role that Pam’s cousin, Davey, played in that. He sets the record straight on NOT being an official member of the Alabama Gang; dominating on short tracks, before making the decision to move to Winston Cup; landing with team owner Rod Osterlund; going to drive for Bobby Allison; finishing second to Davey at Michigan in June of 1991, before ultimately leaving Bobby’s team at the en...2021-05-1959 min
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 142 -- RONNIE THOMAS PART 1This wasn’t so much a chronological interview, as it was just Ronnie Thomas telling stories. Ronnie discusses his father Jabe's influence on his career, and their early disagreements over just how far and how fast Ronnie could go on the money they had available. Despite a distinct lack of funding, Ronnie won the 1978 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year Award. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the August 17, 1978 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured Steve's cover story on Ronnie Thomas and reports that Lennie Pond was about to be replaced by Darrell Wa...2021-04-281h 26The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 142 -- RONNIE THOMAS PART 1This wasn’t so much a chronological interview, as it was just Ronnie Thomas telling stories. Ronnie discusses his father Jabe's influence on his career, and their early disagreements over just how far and how fast Ronnie could go on the money they had available. Despite a distinct lack of funding, Ronnie won the 1978 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year Award. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the August 17, 1978 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured Steve's cover story on Ronnie Thomas and reports that Lennie Pond was about to be replaced by Darrell Wa...2021-04-281h 23
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 140 -- MICHAEL McSWAIN PART 2In this week's episode, we share the second installment of our interview with Michael McSwain. He talks about working for Cale Yarborough, joining Ricky Rudd in his last year as a team owner and then going with Ricky to Robert Yates Racing, where the kid from Lattimore, North Carolina won his first Winston Cup race. Just a few months later at Richmond, McSwain was about ready to burn the whole place down for a few minutes. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid thumb through the June 21, 2001 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Ricky...2021-04-141h 32The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 140 -- MICHAEL McSWAIN PART 2In this week's episode, we share the second installment of our interview with Michael McSwain. He talks about working for Cale Yarborough, joining Ricky Rudd in his last year as a team owner and then going with Ricky to Robert Yates Racing, where the kid from Lattimore, North Carolina won his first Winston Cup race. Just a few months later at Richmond, McSwain was about ready to burn the whole place down for a few minutes. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid thumb through the June 21, 2001 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Ricky...2021-04-141h 29The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 137 -- HUMPY WHEELER PART 2In the second installment of our interview, Humpy Wheeler talks jumping school buses, helping drivers up to and including Dale Earnhardt get their starts in the sport, why Earnhardt might not have gotten a ride in today's NASCAR, a Waylon Jennings concert gone wrong and the creation of The Winston all-star race. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid thumb through the May 30, 1985 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Darrell Waltrip's sweep of Charlotte's The Winston AND the World 600, Bill Elliott's first attempt at winning The Winston Million, volunteer crew member Junior McGee, "Sterlin"...2021-03-241h 30
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 137 -- HUMPY WHEELER PART 2In the second installment of our interview, Humpy Wheeler talks jumping school buses, helping drivers up to and including Dale Earnhardt get their starts in the sport, why Earnhardt might not have gotten a ride in today's NASCAR, a Waylon Jennings concert gone wrong and the creation of The Winston all-star race. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid thumb through the May 30, 1985 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Darrell Waltrip's sweep of Charlotte's The Winston AND the World 600, Bill Elliott's first attempt at winning The Winston Million, volunteer crew member Junior McGee, "Sterlin"...2021-03-241h 33The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 131 -- WARD BURTON PART 1 and ASTRONAUT DOUG HURLEYNot only did astronaut Doug Hurley command the first crewed Demo-2 SpaceX mission to the International Space Station last summer, he is also a HUGE NASCAR fan. Doug joins us this week as a guest co-host. Our interview is the first of what will be a two-part conversation with Ward Burton. This week, Ward discusses his love for the outdoors, his stint in military school, a potential college major, living out in the woods, his relationship with younger brother Jeff and his entrance into the Busch Series, which culminated in his first career victory at Rockingham. In our second segment...2021-02-101h 31
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 130 -- JEFF HAMMOND PART 3In this installment of our interview, Jeff Hammond remembers escapades with Dale Earnhardt and his attempts to bring Earnhardt into the Junior Johnson & Associates fold. Instead of hiring Earnhardt, however, Johnson brought former foe Darrell Waltrip on board. And while Waltrip's reception with his new teammates was quite frosty, he went on to capture Winston Cup championships in his first two years with the Johnson organization. Finally, Hammond discusses Waltrip's very serious accident in the 1983 Daytona 500. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid break down the March 25, 1982 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Waltrip's...2021-02-031h 20The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 130 -- JEFF HAMMOND PART 3In this installment of our interview, Jeff Hammond remembers escapades with Dale Earnhardt and his attempts to bring Earnhardt into the Junior Johnson & Associates fold. Instead of hiring Earnhardt, however, Johnson brought former foe Darrell Waltrip on board. And while Waltrip's reception with his new teammates was quite frosty, he went on to capture Winston Cup championships in his first two years with the Johnson organization. Finally, Hammond discusses Waltrip's very serious accident in the 1983 Daytona 500. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid break down the March 25, 1982 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Waltrip's...2021-02-031h 17
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 129 -- JEFF HAMMOND PART 2In the second installment of our interview with Jeff Hammond, Jeff remembers his impression of Darrell Waltrip before DW came to Junior Johnson & Associates as the team's driver ... and Johnson's reaction to Cale Yarborough's decision to leave the team at the end of the 1980 season. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid pick through the June 8, 1980 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Cale Yarborough leading all 420 laps at Nashville, a commentary by photojournalist David Chobat and a highway accident involving Ed and Faye Negre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2021-01-271h 08The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 129 -- JEFF HAMMOND PART 2In the second installment of our interview with Jeff Hammond, Jeff remembers his impression of Darrell Waltrip before DW came to Junior Johnson & Associates as the team's driver ... and Johnson's reaction to Cale Yarborough's decision to leave the team at the end of the 1980 season. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid pick through the June 8, 1980 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Cale Yarborough leading all 420 laps at Nashville, a commentary by photojournalist David Chobat and a highway accident involving Ed and Faye Negre.2021-01-271h 05The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 128 -- JEFF HAMMOND PART 1In the first of what will eventually be a SIX-part interview -- in two separate three-episode arcs -- Jeff Hammond gives listeners insight into his very earliest days as a NASCAR fan. So taken with the sport was Hammond, he was determined to find a spot working for a team. After stints with several different teams, Hammond finally landed with Walter Ballard ... and then ... the legendary Junior Johnson & Associates. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid go through the August 21, 1980 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Cale Yarborough's victory at Michigan. Although Richard Petty...2021-01-201h 15
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 128 -- JEFF HAMMOND PART 1In the first of what will eventually be a SIX-part interview -- in two separate three-episode arcs -- Jeff Hammond gives listeners insight into his very earliest days as a NASCAR fan. So taken with the sport was Hammond, he was determined to find a spot working for a team. After stints with several different teams, Hammond finally landed with Walter Ballard ... and then ... the legendary Junior Johnson & Associates. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid go through the August 21, 1980 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Cale Yarborough's victory at Michigan. Although Richard Petty...2021-01-201h 18
The Steve Harvey Morning ShowOmega Psi Phi, Smokey Robinson, Howard University, Junior Poetry and more.Good morning and welcome to the ride! God woke us up this morning and WE A LIVE Morning Show! Did you hear that? Happy Founders Day to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated! The Chief Love Officer questions a woman dealing with a "dirty cheater" and it stings. Smokey Robinson has a controversial stance that brings to the phones and The Steve Harvey Nation. Junior has a brand new poem just for 45. In Sports Talk, Junior talks about Houston that inspires Steve to start playing basketball. We give you the reason why the Georgia Runoff Election is vital to the country...2020-11-171h 36The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 113 -- PAUL ANDREWS PART 1In the first of a three-part interview, veteran crew chief Paul Andrews takes listeners back to the very beginning of his racing career with Rusty Wallace. He recalls the time he got out of the sport to sell real estate, only to be drawn back in by a job offer from the one and only Alan Kulwicki. Together, Kulwicki and Andrews would experience the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. This week, Andrews remembers Kulwicki's first Winston Cup win at Phoenix and his decision to turn down a ride with team owner Junior Johnson. In our second segment...2020-10-071h 00The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 111 -- BRETT BODINE PART 2Once and for all ... Brett Bodine DID win the 1990 spring race at North Wilkesboro, and in this installment of our interview, he lets you know about it in no uncertain terms. He also remembers his friendship with fellow competitor Davey Allison, his highly charged incident with brother Geoff in the inaugural Brickyard 400, his decision to buy out Junior Johnson and a devastating relationship with an all-talk sponsor. In our second segment, co-hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the November 23, 1995 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of the Junior Johnson-Brett Bodine team transaction, Rick's column on a...2020-09-231h 33
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 111 -- BRETT BODINE PART 2Once and for all ... Brett Bodine DID win the 1990 spring race at North Wilkesboro, and in this installment of our interview, he lets you know about it in no uncertain terms. He also remembers his friendship with fellow competitor Davey Allison, his highly charged incident with brother Geoff in the inaugural Brickyard 400, his decision to buy out Junior Johnson and a devastating relationship with an all-talk sponsor. In our second segment, co-hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the November 23, 1995 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of the Junior Johnson-Brett Bodine team transaction, Rick's column on a...2020-09-231h 36Chapter One with HPL"Swing" by Kwame Alexander & Mary Rand Hess; Read by MoniqueTold in a combination of poetry and prose, Swing follows Noah and Walt's story about baseball, jazz, love, hope and courage. Walt is convinced that junior year is going to be "their year" but Noah is skeptical after failing to make the baseball team again and being firmly friend-zoned by his crush. Sometimes you just have to take a swing at life. This title is intended for teens, however, it may contain language or themes that some readers may find offensive. Recorded with permission of Blink, an imprint of HarperCollins. Click here to see this title in the Houston...2020-06-3012 min
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 93 -- DARRELL WALTRIP PART 2After a very expensive buyout of his contract with DiGard Racing, Darrell Waltrip joined the famed Junior Johnson & Association for the 1981 Winston Cup season. Because of his often-heated rivalry with Cale Yarborough, the team's former driver, Waltrip wasn't accepted with open arms at first. Winning, however, has a way of warming up even the coolest of relationships ... and Waltrip did plenty of winning at Junior Johnson & Associates. Still, it wasn't enough to keep him from being booed after a crash in the 1982 World 600 at Charlotte ... and an infamous "meet me in the Big K parking lot" interview with writer Larry...2020-05-201h 30The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 93 -- DARRELL WALTRIP PART 2After a very expensive buyout of his contract with DiGard Racing, Darrell Waltrip joined the famed Junior Johnson & Association for the 1981 Winston Cup season. Because of his often-heated rivalry with Cale Yarborough, the team's former driver, Waltrip wasn't accepted with open arms at first. Winning, however, has a way of warming up even the coolest of relationships ... and Waltrip did plenty of winning at Junior Johnson & Associates. Still, it wasn't enough to keep him from being booed after a crash in the 1982 World 600 at Charlotte ... and an infamous "meet me in the Big K parking lot" interview with writer Larry...2020-05-201h 27
Unwrap Your Candies NowJohn Bolton and Madison PetawayIn this episode of the podcast “Unwrap Your Candies Now,” Catherine Lu chats with Madison Petaway, Houston’s fifth Youth Poet Laureate. Appointed in November 2019 by Mayor Sylvester Turner through a joint program of Writers in the Schools and Houston Public Library, Petaway is a junior at Westbury High School and a member of the Meta-Four Houston youth slam team. She talks about how poetry changed her life and how she hopes to serve the city’s youth. She also performs her poem “Dictionary.”Then, Ernie Manouse interviews John Bolton, who stars as “Horace Vandergelder” in the national-touring...2020-01-1031 min
Houston Lacrosse ProjectHouston Lacrosse Project - Ronnie BencosmeAt this point I feel like I am in the very beginning stages of an extended anthropological study at St. John's High School. Ronnie began playing lacrosse when he was a sophomore in high school in Westchester NY. Ronnie did not plan on playing lacrosse after his high school career ended. However, when he was a junior at Ithaca College we walked on to the lacrosse team and earned a spot for the next three years. Ronnie picked up the coaching bug when he returned to his hometown after college and began to serve his old community. Ronnie landed...2019-12-2400 min
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 73 -- JUNIOR JOHNSON TRIBUTEJunior Johnson joined host Rick Houston for one of our earliest podcast interviews, and in this very special episode, we share that memorable conversation again in memory of the great man himself. Rick, co-host Steve Waid and Q Ware's Eric Quinn also share their memories of Junior, who died Friday, December 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-12-2150 minThe Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 73 -- JUNIOR JOHNSON TRIBUTEJunior Johnson joined host Rick Houston for one of our earliest podcast interviews, and in this very special episode, we share that memorable conversation again in memory of the great man himself. Rick, co-host Steve Waid and Q Ware's Eric Quinn also share their memories of Junior, who died Friday, December 20.2019-12-2147 minThe Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 58 -- Andy Petree Part 1Andy Petree talks the early days of his racing career, changing tires for Darrell Waltrip and car owner Junior Johnson, an "innovative" car that Phil Parsons took to victory lane at Talladega and Harry Gant's magical ride in September 1991. Co-hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid also break down Cale Yarborough's controversial win at Nashville in 1979, David Pearson going head to head with Humpy Wheeler and a war of words involving a number of Grand National Scene readers.2019-09-121h 02
The Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 58 -- Andy Petree Part 1Andy Petree talks the early days of his racing career, changing tires for Darrell Waltrip and car owner Junior Johnson, an "innovative" car that Phil Parsons took to victory lane at Talladega and Harry Gant's magical ride in September 1991. Co-hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid also break down Cale Yarborough's controversial win at Nashville in 1979, David Pearson going head to head with Humpy Wheeler and a war of words involving a number of Grand National Scene readers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-09-121h 05The Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 56 -- Bobby Hillin Part 2First things first! Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid sit down with Darlington Raceway president Kerry Tharp for their reactions on the Grand National Scene commemorative issues produced in association with the track's annual NASCAR Throwback weekend. And then, not only does Bobby Hillin offer to take Steve on as a sparring partner, he also discusses his help in forming Motor Racing Outreach, a stellar third-place finish at Talladega driving in relief of the injured Davey Allison and a heated confrontation with Kyle Petty during the 1993 Daytona 500. Finally, Rick and Steve take a look at the 1994 Southern 500 won by Bill...2019-08-291h 05
The Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 56 -- Bobby Hillin Part 2First things first! Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid sit down with Darlington Raceway president Kerry Tharp for their reactions on the Grand National Scene commemorative issues produced in association with the track's annual NASCAR Throwback weekend. And then, not only does Bobby Hillin offer to take Steve on as a sparring partner, he also discusses his help in forming Motor Racing Outreach, a stellar third-place finish at Talladega driving in relief of the injured Davey Allison and a heated confrontation with Kyle Petty during the 1993 Daytona 500. Finally, Rick and Steve take a look at the 1994 Southern 500 won by Bill...2019-08-291h 08The Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 53 -- Waddell Wilson Part 1Newly elected NASCAR Hall of Fame member Waddell Wilson describes a chance encounter that changed the course of his life, grand larceny in the 1973 Winston Cup season finale and a little engine that could winning the 1975 Daytona 500. Harry Gant wins at Darlington at the ripe old age of 51 … Bunkie Knudsen commutes a hefty suspension for Junior Johnson and Tim Brewer … and Felix Sabates survives a harrowing helicopter crash.2019-08-0857 min
Ad Speaks Houston: A Podcast by the American Advertising Foundation - Houston ChapterAAFH Honors Paul W. Hobby with the 2019 Trailblazer AwardIn 2016 Paul Hobby spearheaded the acquisition of Texas Monthly Magazine, bringing the iconic publication back to Texas. Paul has also served as Chairman of the Greater Houston Partnership, the Houston branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the Texas Business Hall of Fame. His story is more about what it takes to dream, to lead, and to accomplish the things that make Texas exciting. Joining Paul at the Junior League of Houston on March 20th, is the Texas Troubadour, Shake Russell, for some great Texas Tunes. For tickets and more info visit https://www.aaf-houston.net/events/2019/3/20/21st-annual-trailblazer-award-honoring-paul-w-hobbyAd...2019-03-1509 minThe Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 29 -- Terry Labonte talks the 1984 NASCAR Championship, and Rick Mast fills in for Steve Waid.Terry Labonte discusses a behind-the-scenes story of his 1984 Winston Cup championship season, as well as teaming up with both Junior Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports. Host Rick Houston is joined by super-sub co-host Rick Mast, and they discuss the popular former driver's runnerup finish to Dale Earnhardt in the 1994 fall race at Rockingham.2019-02-1858 min
The Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 29 -- Terry Labonte talks the 1984 NASCAR Championship, and Rick Mast fills in for Steve Waid.Terry Labonte discusses a behind-the-scenes story of his 1984 Winston Cup championship season, as well as teaming up with both Junior Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports. Host Rick Houston is joined by super-sub co-host Rick Mast, and they discuss the popular former driver's runnerup finish to Dale Earnhardt in the 1994 fall race at Rockingham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-02-181h 01
Houston Sports SocialHouston Sports Social Episode 34We discuss, the NFL, upcoming free agency along with Texans needs. We discuss all star weekend and news around the NBA, followed by Rockets news, Astros news, some news around major league baseball, and other stuff going on around the world. Thank you to Shadeaux for stopping by the show! You can follow him on IG @iamshadeaux , on snapchat @thalyricist , youtube @ Mr Junior , and on twitter @thalyricist Music credit: Pumpkin Spice - AudiobingerFollow us on twitter @HtownSportsPodFollow us on facebook @ Houston Sports SocialAvailable on iTunes, Iheartradio, AND Spotify at Houston Sports...2019-02-161h 17
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 016 -- RUSTY WALLACE PART 1NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace sits down with host Rick Houston for a candid conversation about a second-place finish in his Winston Cup debut, as well as the controversial finish of the 1989 edition of The Winston all-star race with Darrell Waltrip. Co-host Steve Waid joins the fun, and winds up not only using the word "zippadee-do-dah," but also compares Wallace to The Beatles. In the Issue of the Week segment, Rick and Steve go all the way back to 1981 for a look at Dale Inman's decision to leave Petty Enterprises and Darrell Waltrip's first victory with car owner Junior...2018-10-1953 min
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 016 -- RUSTY WALLACE PART 1NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace sits down with host Rick Houston for a candid conversation about a second-place finish in his Winston Cup debut, as well as the controversial finish of the 1989 edition of The Winston all-star race with Darrell Waltrip. Co-host Steve Waid joins the fun, and winds up not only using the word "zippadee-do-dah," but also compares Wallace to The Beatles. In the Issue of the Week segment, Rick and Steve go all the way back to 1981 for a look at Dale Inman's decision to leave Petty Enterprises and Darrell Waltrip's first victory with car owner Junior...2018-10-1956 minThe Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 006 -- JUNIOR JOHNSON Part 2SCENE VAULT: Co-host Steve Waid returns, and remembers his best friend, Tom Higgins. Steve and host Rick Houston discuss Junior Johnson's momentous connection between NASCAR and RJ Reynolds and the near-firing of Darrell Waltrip in favor of Dale Earnhardt. In a brand-new Scene Issue of the Week segment, Rick also remembers a long-ago weekend at North Wilkesboro.2018-08-0945 min
The Scene Vault PodcastEPISODE 006 -- JUNIOR JOHNSON Part 2SCENE VAULT: Co-host Steve Waid returns, and remembers his best friend, Tom Higgins. Steve and host Rick Houston discuss Junior Johnson's momentous connection between NASCAR and RJ Reynolds and the near-firing of Darrell Waltrip in favor of Dale Earnhardt. In a brand-new Scene Issue of the Week segment, Rick also remembers a long-ago weekend at North Wilkesboro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-08-0948 min