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Hey Amarillo
by Skylar Gallop
Hey Amarillo is a weekly, one-on-one interview podcast hosted by Skylar Gallop, and featuring the people and stories of Amarillo, Texas.
Episodes
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Raul Rodarte-Suto
This week, Skylar sits down with Raul Rodarte-Suto, whose work at the Amarillo Area Foundation supports nonprofits and the communities they serve across the Texas Panhandle. But Raul's story extends far beyond his professional life. He's an artist, a creative, and someone with a beautiful...
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Dr. Neil Terry
In this episode, Skylar sits down with Dr. Neil Terry, interim president of West Texas A&M University. One of WT's longest-tenured faculty members, Neil has served the university at virtually every level of academic leadership, giving him a deep understanding of an institution that plays an...
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Courtney Brown
Courtney Brown is the co-owner of 806 Coffee + Lounge, a place whose unmistakable vibe has helped shape the culture of Amarillo's historic Route 66—and given artists, creators and all kinds of people a place to find one another. She is also the founder of the Amarillo Reproductive Freedom…
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Jessie McMeans
Jessie McMeans always wanted to be an educator, but that path started to change when she found herself conflicted by what she was seeing in Houston public school classrooms. Years later, back home in Amarillo, she still felt pulled toward creating an educational experience that better…
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Devin Singleton
Devin Singleton has spent his career behind the camera, working as a videographer and producer and telling other people's stories. But some stories are much more personal. In this episode of Hey Amarillo, Devin talks about his career in media and videography before the conversation turns to the...
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Randall Renfroe
Randall Renfroe is the owner of Allstate Security Industries, an Amarillo-based company nearing 100 years in business. But his path to leading the family company is a remarkable one. Randall shares an extraordinary childhood shaped by his younger brother's critical illness, experiences that took...
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Kenzie Crabtree
Kenzie Crabtree is a local singer-songwriter and musician who has also found herself at the center of a great little community of Amarillo artists and musicians. Through Backyardagain Sessions, Kenzie periodically opens up her own backyard to showcase local songwriters and give them a place to…
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Matthew Rosas
Matthew Rosas didn't take the traditional route into fashion. He started as an athletic coach, then followed his creativity into an entirely different world — designing clothes, producing fashion shows, and building a brand right here in Amarillo. In this episode of Hey Amarillo, Matthew takes us...
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Elton Bradley
From the north side of Amarillo to leading the largest security company in the world, Elton Bradley has built an extraordinary career without ever losing sight of where he came from. As General Manager of one of the world's biggest security companies, Elton has found remarkable professional...
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Dr. Shanna Peeples
Growing up in the Texas Panhandle, Dr. Shanna Peeples never imagined that teaching would one day take her around the world. But after years in the classroom—and an unwavering commitment to her students—she was named the National Teacher of the Year, launching her into one of the most…
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Dr. Anders Leverton
When Dr. Anders Leverton talks about ADHD, he does so from two perspectives: as a pediatrician who helps children and families navigate the diagnosis every day, and as someone who has lived with ADHD since childhood himself. In this episode of Hey Amarillo, Dr. Leverton shares the path that led…
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Janell Evans
Janell Evans is the director of 211, the information and referral service operated by United Way of Amarillo & Canyon. Every day, her team helps connect people with the resources and support they need, whether they're facing financial hardship, housing challenges, mental health concerns, family...
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Donnie Trammell
If you want to understand the Texas Panhandle, spend some time talking with a rancher. Donnie Trammell comes from a long line of them. His grandfather was a rancher. His father was a rancher. Donnie has spent his life raising cattle, and now his sons and grandchildren are carrying that tradition...
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Mike Pacino
Few people know the history of Boys Ranch quite like Mike Pacino. After spending decades at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, Mike has witnessed firsthand the impact the organization has had on generations of young people. But he also knows the stories that came long before Boys Ranch existed—the stories…
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Diedre Parrish
When Deidre Parish stepped into the role of superintendent of Amarillo ISD, she inherited responsibility for one of the largest organizations in the Texas Panhandle—serving nearly 30,000 students and leading thousands of employees across the district. But for Deidre, leadership starts with...
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John Marmaduke
John Marmaduke spent decades building one of America's most recognizable entertainment retailers. As President and CEO of Hastings Entertainment, he transformed a small collection of struggling stores into a nationwide chain that became a destination for books, movies, music, and more. In this...
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Kari Bachman
Kari Bachman, Senior Services Director at the Warford Activity Center, has spent her career helping people thrive. From serving in the Peace Corps to leading camps and nonprofit organizations across the country, her work has always centered on building connections, strengthening communities, and...
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Matt Adams
Few people get a closer look at a community than a police officer. Over the course of his career with the Amarillo Police Department, Matt Adams has served in roles that have taken him into nearly every corner of the city—from patrol and school resource officer assignments at local campuses to…
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Daniel Rosenbach
Daniel Rosenbach and his family are restoring Amarillo's historic helium plant and transforming it into a new community gathering place. In this conversation, we explore the fascinating history behind Amarillo becoming the "Helium Capital of the World," including the plant's role in wartime…
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Dr. Amber Asher
Amber Asher is a neuroscientist focused on brain health and aging, but the work she's doing extends far beyond research. Alongside her mother—a longtime nursing home nurse—Amber is helping communities have more honest, informed conversations about dementia, Alzheimer's, and the mental health...
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Ricky Treon
Ricky Treon is the director of publishing at Blue Handle Publishing—one of Amarillo's own small, independent publishing houses. Ricky's path into publishing isn't a straight line. He came up in the newspaper world, witnessing firsthand the rapid shifts and challenges that reshaped the industry....
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Paige Nester
In this episode of Hey Amarillo, we sit down with Paige Nester, the owner of Creek House Honey Farm—a place that's so much more than its name suggests. What started as an apiary has grown into a full experience: a farm, café, event venue, shop, and home to everything from handcrafted mead to...
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Jamelle Conner
This week on Hey Amarillo, I sit down with Jamelle Conner, president of Amarillo College. We talk about her upbringing in Florida and the path that eventually brought her to Amarillo, along with what it's really like to lead one of the most important institutions in our community. Jamelle is…
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Jody Holland
Episode Description Jody Holland has spent his career studying people—how we think, how we change, and what actually makes that change possible. As an executive coach, he works with leaders and teams to improve the way they show up and work together. But this conversation goes beyond titles and...
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Titiana Frausto
Judge Titiana Frausto always knew she wanted to serve on the bench—she just didn't expect it to happen so early in her career. In this episode, she shares what it looked like to move through law school and into practice, working in both criminal and family law and the realities that come with…
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Brent Epps
There are certain places in Amarillo that feel like more than just a restaurant—they feel like part of the fabric of growing up here. Sharky's Burrito Company is one of those places. I this episode, we sit down with Brent Epps, the longtime owner of Sharky's, to talk about the restaurant's 20+…
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David Prescott
Amarillo City Councilman David Prescott is a business owner, doctoral candidate, and someone who brings both expertise and candor to public service. David owns Talon LPE, an environmental cleanup company that operates across several states, and that real-world experience shapes how he thinks…
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Chad Johnson
Chad Johnson is the new reverend at Amarillo United Methodist Church. We talk about what it's like to step into a new community and a new role at the same time. Chad shares his early impressions of Amarillo, how those first expectations compare to the reality of living here, and what has stood…
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Clara Sneed
This week on Hey Amarillo, I talk with author Clara Sneed about a wild chapter of Amarillo history that sounds almost too dramatic to be true. Clara wrote a book about a bitter feud between two Amarillo families in the early 1900s. What began with relationships and eventually spiraled into…
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Sonja Clark
This week on Hey Amarillo, I sit down with Sonja Clark, site leader at Bell Helicopter's Amarillo facility. Sonja oversees a large workforce responsible for developing and building some of the military's most critical frontline aircraft — work that requires precision, trust, and extraordinary...
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Seth Wieck
What happens to a place when its stories aren't told? This week on Hey Amarillo!, I sit down with local poet Seth Wieck, whose work captures the beauty, tension, and quiet power of life in the Texas Panhandle. Seth grew up on his family's farm in Umbarger — land his family worked for three...
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Don Rhode
What does it really take to deliver excellence — over and over again? This week on Hey Amarillo, I sit down with Don Rhode, a seasoned restaurant leader who has built his career around creating exceptional guest experiences. Don currently serves as General Manager at one of Amarillo's…
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Nick Gerlich
This week on Hey Amarillo, we're joined by Dr. Nick Gerlich — longtime marketing professor at West Texas A&M University, writer, and passionate chronicler of regional travel and Route 66. Nick shares his journey through academia, what it's like teaching marketing in a constantly evolving digital...
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Adrian Meander
This week on Hey Amarillo, we sit down with Adrian Meander, a powerful example of what it looks like to grow where you're planted. Adrian is Amarillo through and through. He grew up here, chose to stay, raised his family here, and built a career rooted in service. He started at Amarillo National...
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Gabe Hanson
This week on Hey Amarillo, we sit down with Dr. Gabe Hanson for a conversation that truly spans two worlds. Gabe is an emergency room physician — and he was also the guitarist for the super successful Texas country band, the Josh Abbott Band. We talk about what it's like to be part of a band just...
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Bethany Fields
This episode, we're joined by Bethany Fields, a local pastel artist who truly sees beauty in everything around her. Bethany shares how creativity has been a constant thread throughout her life — from photography, to scrapbooking, to pastel painting — and how she has a unique gift for turning...
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America Adame
This week on Hey Amarillo, I'm joined by America Adame, Executive Director of the Wesley Community Center in Amarillo's El Barrio neighborhood. The Wesley provides an incredible range of services that support families and strengthen community, and America stepped into leadership just over a year...
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Paul Borchardt
This week on Hey Amarillo, we sit down with Paul Borchardt, who, until very recently, ran one of Amarillo's most beloved and historic landmarks: Wonderland Amusement Park. Paul's story starts far from the Texas Panhandle — growing up on a farm in Iowa, serving in the Navy, falling in love, and...
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Laurie Higgins-Kerley
This week on Hey Amarillo, we're joined by Laurie Higgins-Kerley, founder of Dove Creek Equine Rescue and Led by Horses, for one of the most moving conversations I've ever had about grief. Laurie began this work after the loss of her husband, during a season when she herself was searching for...
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Lorie VanOngevalle
I'm joined by Lorie VanOngevalle, Executive Director of Friends of Cross Bar, for a conversation rooted in fresh air, open spaces, and the joy of being outdoors. Lorie shares her path to a life spent outside — how she found her way into this work and why expanding access to public lands matters…
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Suzanne Bellsnyder
This week on Hey Amarillo, I'm talking with Suzanne Bellsnyder, a Spearman, Texas resident and a powerful voice for rural Texans across the state. Through her two rural newspapers, a growing online presence, and her work in Texas political circles, Suzanne is helping bring "kitchen table issues"...
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Warren Coble
This week on Hey Amarillo, I'm joined by Warren Coble — Potter County Commissioner, pastor, and longtime servant to Amarillo's North Heights community. From criminal justice to ministry to county leadership, Warren's life has been marked by a deep love for people and a steady commitment to…
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Gary Pitner
In this episode, I sit down with Gary Pitner, a true Panhandle original and one of the most knowledgeable people you will ever meet when it comes to Amarillo and our region. Gary has spent essentially his entire life in Amarillo and more than 40 years serving as Executive Director of the…
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Adam Leathers
In this episode, we talk with Adam Leathers, a lifelong advocate for people and communities. Adam currently serves at the United Way of Amarillo & Canyon, but his career has taken him from supporting migrant farmworkers to working alongside unhoused neighbors in Kansas City, and now to...
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Caroline Ellison
This week, we're joined by Caroline Ellison, one of the area's lead wildlife biologist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. She's an expert in her field, but what makes her stand out is her ability to talk about complex ecological issues in a way that's easy to understand and deeply...
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Katt Massey
This week on Hey Amarillo, I sit down with Katt Massey—an Amarillo native whose journey has taken her from Dallas to Denver and right back home again. With a background in nonprofit and civic leadership and a memorable run for City Council, Katt has dedicated much of her career to serving this...
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Wilson Lemieux
This week on Hey Amarillo, we're celebrating a decade of creativity with Wilson Lemieux, founder of Lemieux Company. From humble roots in the Texas Panhandle to producing video content for national sports franchises and cutting-edge tech companies, Wilson's journey is one of passion, craft, and...
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Caroline Fairly
This week, Skylar sits down with Representative Caroline Fairly, who represents part of Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle in the state legislature. As the youngest woman ever elected to the Texas House, Caroline brings sharp insight, energy, and a grounded perspective to her work. They talk about...
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Hey Amarillo is a weekly, one-on-one interview podcast hosted by Skylar Gallop, and featuring the people and stories of Amarillo, Texas.
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