Star Local Media Podcast Network
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If you live or work in the booming cities north of Dallas, from Coppell to the west, Frisco and Celina to the north, and down to Mesquite out east, this is the perfect podcast network for you. Star Local Media delivers daily content online to more than 250,000 engaged users every month, and now it has a podcast network for you to enjoy. We have interview episodes to dive deep into community topics, sports shows to highlight the big plays and athletes who are shining bright, and more on the way. Check back often, and subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode.
Episodes
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Focus on Frisco: Let's spread some good news & vibes with our friend Shannon Hammond
In this episode of Focus on Frisco, Rick sits down and chats with Shannon Hammond, Frisco’s No. 1 "good stuff" advocate. Hammond has lived in Frisco since 1995, and she’s made it her mission to love and welcome. That's why she helped inspire the vision for Pride Frisco, and created the ‘Good…
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Focus on Frisco: Bringing people together is a life's mission for Jason Young
Traces of Jason Young's impact can be seen across Frisco. After 17 years in corporate America, he became the creator and owner of Verona Villa, a special event venue that hosts a variety of events and that has helped nonprofits raise over $2 million since 2016. He also runs programming for the…
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Focus on Frisco: Making sure our children have what they need to be confident is Elizabeth Watkins' mission
In this episode of Focus on Frisco, your host Rick Rogers sits down with Elizabeth Watkins, the president and founder of Refresh Frisco. In just 30 minutes, you will quickly understand the mission of Refresh Frisco, and the passion Elizabeth has for making sure the more than 1,400 students…
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On the Record in Celina, TX: A look into the life of police work in Celina, Texas
In this episode of On the Record with the Celina Record, your hosts Rick and Audrey give a behind-the-scenes look at a special project we've been working on, with a little help from our guests from the Celina Police Department. Over a span of nine weeks, Audrey was a member of the Celina Citizens...
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Focus on Frisco: When there is a need, Frisco Family Services is here to help
On this episode of Focus on Frisco, your hosts Rick & Audrey have a conversation with Michael Straughter, marketing manager with Family Family Frisco, just days ahead of the Feed Frisco event. For more than 28 years, Frisco Family Services has helped members of our Frisco and Frisco ISD…
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Rocket Science Made Easy - Episode 3: Sunday Special Knuckleheads
The Lord can find usefulness in some of the most unlikely places. If you think that you are not worthy of His attention this is an episode for you. In our first Sunday Special, we look at Knuckleheads in The Bible. Have you ever wondered, why things get so complicated? Are you tired of how even…
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Rocket Science Made Easy - Episode 2: Life doesn't have to be complicated
Introduction to Rocket Sciencea. If we know we complicate everything, then why do we do it? b. Stop and think about it before you act c. 2 ears one mouth d. Make a plan.. keep it simple Have you ever wondered, why things get so complicated? Are you tired of how even the simplest of tasks often...
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On the Record in Celina, Texas: Creating "unity in community" is her mission
In this episode of On the Record with the Celina Record, your hosts Rick and Audrey are in the presence of royalty in the studio. Jennifer Daly, a Celina resident and Mrs. Texas International, pays us a visit and shares her passion and mission while she wears the crown. She wants to create a…
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Focus on Frisco: A passion for downtown fuels Donny Churchman's vision for the Rail District
In this episode of Focus on Frisco, your hosts Rick Rogers and Audrey Henvey visit with Donny Churchman, the founder of Nack Development, and the man behind the vision of some of the biggest projects sprouting up all around the Rail District in downtown Frisco. We ask Donny the question, "Why...
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Allen in Action: Advocare - Cynthia and Brian Thompson
Cynthia and Brian Thompson from Advocare are in this spotlight.They've just celebrated their 32nd Wedding Anniversary and have declared that it takes 2 in 2022. Podcast is produced by Friedo Nation Productions. https://www.friedonation.com/
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Rocket Science Made Easy - Episode 1: Life doesn't have to be complicated
In the first episode of Rocket Science Made Easy, Mark "Friedo" Friedman and Rodney Blaukat introduce themselves and their philosophy of keeping things simple. Have you ever wondered, why things get so complicated? Are you tired of how even the simplest of tasks often become a huge undertaking?...
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Focus on Frisco: Take an audio tour around all of Frisco's developments with Mayor Jeff Cheney
Buckle up, because Rick & Audrey are going to take us on a fast-paced audio tour with Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney as we visit all of the developments that are underway in the city of Frisco, Texas. But first, we spend some time reflecting on soon-to-be retired Frisco City Manager George Purefoy and...
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Focus on Frisco: Meet the man behind the vision for the new park coming to HALL Park!
In the latest and greatest episode of Focus on Frisco, your hosts Rick Rogers and Audrey Henvey sit down with Scott Stewart, who moved to Frisco earlier this year to be the new executive director for the future community park at HALL Park in Frisco. We talk about Scott's past experience helping...
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On the Record in Celina, TX - Episode 4: A vision for downtown & more!
In this episode of On the Record in Celina, TX - hosts Audrey Henvey and Rick Rogers of the Celina Record talk about the patios project and its impact on downtown Celina. Rick confesses his love for homemade chips at Lucy's on the Square after having lunch there with his family on Saturday, and...
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Star Local Media Podcast Network - Focus on Frisco: Let's get visual!
Rick Rogers of the Frisco Enterprise and Star Local Media chats with Suad Bejtovic, president of the board of directors of the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (www.vagf.org) to learn more about the organization, how he become involved and about an event currently under way in Frisco. Check out Visual...
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On the Record in Celina, TX - Episode 3: A city leader announces his retirement
In Episode 3 of On the Record in Celina, TX, powered by the Celina Record, Rick Rogers and Audrey Henvey put a bow around Saturday's fun in the sun at the 2022 Celina Cajun Fest. Also, they talk about the retirement announcement from Corbett Howard, director of the city's Economic Development...
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Star Local Media High School Sports Podcast - It's back!
The Star Local Media High School Sports Podcast is back after a long hiatus, and in this episode we are talking high school soccer and shining the spotlight on the Star Local Media 2022 Boys All-Area Soccer Team.
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On the Record in Celina, TX - Episode 2: Get ready for Cajun Fest!
Your hosts Rick Rogers and Audrey Henvey chat with Joe Monaco, director of marketing and communications with the City of Celina, as the city prepares to host the 10th annual Celina Cajun Fest on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Joe gives us an update days before the event and details all of the last…
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On the Record in Celina, TX - Ep 1
On Episode 1 of On the Record in Celina, TX, Celina Record owner Rick Rogers and Record reporter Audrey Henvey discuss Audrey's experiences so far going through the third class of the Celina Citizens Police Academy. We also discuss the huge development coming to Celina, as reported in the Record...
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Episode 270: 2020-21 Season Finale
As Star Local Media's coverage of the 2021 high school baseball and softball playoffs comes to a close, the staff looks back on its last two teams standing. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman look back on the Flower Mound softball team's first-ever trip to state (2:05), and Frisco…
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Episode 269: The Magnificent Seven
Another week of postseason action is in the books in high school baseball and softball, and Star Local Media breaks down the latest on the local diamond.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss the seven teams remaining from their coverage area in the playoffs, including big regional...
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Episode 268: The Postseason Marches On
As the high school baseball and softball playoffs continue, Star Local Media discusses a number of local teams still alive in their respective brackets.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down the impressive showings through two rounds for 6-6A baseball with Coppell, Plano and Marcus...
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Episode 267: Baseball, Softball Playoff Smorgasbord
Another week of playoff baseball and softball is in the books, and Star Local Media recaps a busy few days on the diamond for its teams still alive in the postseason. Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss the 6-6A baseball revenge series vs. 5-6A (2:15), followed by a competitive bi-district slate...
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Episode 266: Softball Bi-District Reactions, Baseball Playoff Preview
With the first round of the high school softball playoffs in the book, and the opening round of the baseball postseason on tap later this week, Star Local Media is wall-to-wall stick-and-ball on this week's episode.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman reflect on the bi-district softball...
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Episode 265: Softball Playoffs, Baseball's Final Week, Spring Sports Catch-up
With high school softball's postseason looming, the final week of the regular season in baseball, plus a busy week in the wrestling, track and golf postseasons wrapping up, Star Local Media plays catch-up on one of the busiest times of the school year. The staff discusses intriguing storylines...
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Episode 264: State Semifinalists Galore
High school soccer's postseason is down to the final week, and Star Local Media discusses a busy week in its coverage area leading up to Tuesday's round of state semifinals. Matt Welch and Devin Hasson look at six teams still alive in the playoffs, including the Allen boys (1:35), Flower Mound...
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Episode 263: A Busy Few Rounds in the HS Soccer Playoffs
With three rounds in the high school soccer playoffs in the books, Star Local Media discusses the boys and girls teams still standing in advance of this week's regional tournaments. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman look back on Flower Mound and Marcus marching on in the playoffs (1:19)…
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Episode 262: Playoff Soccer is Here!
The UIL's high school soccer postseason begins later this week, and Star Local Media previews the action on the pitch in advance of the playoffs.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss teams to watch from their respective coverage areas, as well as first-round matches of intrigue with…
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Episode 261: Liberty Girls Headed to State, Spring Sports Catch-up
The Frisco Liberty girls basketball team will defend its Class 5A state championship Wednesday in San Antonio, and Star Local Media breaks down the Lady Redhawks' big finale to the 2020-21 season.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss...
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Episode 260: And Then There Were Two
The high school basketball playoffs roll on after a busy week of games, and Star Local Media plays catch-up after an eventual few rounds on the hardwood.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss the two remaining playoff teams in Star Local...
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Episode 259: Playoff Basketball Catch-Up
With a busy week on the horizon in the Texas high school basketball playoffs, Star Local Media looks back on what has transpired through the early stages of the postseason.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss playoff coverage within its...
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Episode 258: High School Girls Basketball Playoff Preview
The UIL girls basketball playoffs begin on Thursday, and Star Local Media breaks down the postseason landscape for all the local teams involved.Matt Welch and David Wolman quick-hit the teams and bi-district matchups on the docket for Region I-5A with...
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Episode 257: District Title Races Galore!
It's homestretch time in high school basketball, including the final week of the regular season on the girls side. Star Local Media breaks down the local happenings on the hardwood, with Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman diving into a big win...
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Episode 256: Coppell Makes Statement, Crowded at the Top in Frisco
With another week of the high school basketball season in the books, Star Local Media looks back on a busy week on the local hardwood and a sneak peek at what's in store later this week.Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss the Coppell boys' big win over...
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Episode 255: High School Basketball Midseason Storylines
As area high school basketball teams near the homestretch of their respective district campaigns, Star Local Media discusses some prominent storylines from the first couple months of the 2020-21 season.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break...
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Episode 254: Adios, High School Football
The Star Local Media High School Sports Podcast returns for a look back on the year that was for its high school football coverage during a season like no other in recent memory.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman reflect on the 2020 football...
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Episode 253: High School Football Area Playoff Preview
The area round of the Texas high school football playoffs is on the horizon, and Star Local Media breaks down the seven playoff games in its coverage area. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman preview and predict Frisco Independence vs. Highland Park (1:02), Lewisville vs. Arlington Martin...
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Episode 252: High School Football Bi-District Playoff Recap
The first round of the Texas high school football playoffs is in the books for the state's 6A and 5A programs, and Star Local Media discusses what transpired at the start of the postseason for its local teams. Matt Welch and David Wolman look back on a busy slate of games, discussing Coppell's...
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Episode 251: High School Football Bi-District Playoff Preview
Star Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Lewisville vs. McKinney Boyd. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Friday's Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff game between the Farmers and Broncos,...
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Episode 250: Let's Talk Playoffs!
Texas high school football's postseason begins this week in Classes 6A and 5A, and Star Local Media discusses what's in store for its playoff-bound teams. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman look at the brackets and first-round matchups for their local teams, including what's on tap for...
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Episode 249: High School Football Week 11 Preview
Star Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Frisco Lone Star vs. Denton Ryan. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Friday's District 5-5A Division I showdown at CH Collins Stadium between the…
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Episode 248: High School Football Tiebreaker Chaos
District titles and playoff berths are up for grabs all around the area in this week's high school football slate, and Star Local Media sizes up what's on the line in their local districts. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break the various tiebreakers and playoff qualification scenarios...
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Episode 247: High School Football Week 9 Preview
Star Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Plano West vs. Flower Mound. Matt Welch and David Wolman break down Friday's District 6-6A showdown at Neal Wilson Stadium between the Wolves and Jaguars, followed by...
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Episode 246: Class 6A High School Football Mid-District Discussion
Plenty is at stake during the final month of high school football's regular season, and Star Local Media takes stock in its various Class 6A districts heading into the homestretch. Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss mid-district storylines and things to watch for in the coming weeks between...
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Episode 245: High School Football Week 8 Preview
Star Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Sachse vs. South Garland. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Thursday's District 9-6A showdown at Williams Stadium between the Mustangs the Colonels,...
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Episode 244: Class 5A High School Football Mid-District Discussion
Plenty is at stake during the final month of high school football's regular season, and Star Local Media takes stock in its various Class 5A districts heading into the homestretch. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss mid-district storylines and things to watch for in the coming…
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Episode 243: High School Football Week 7 Preview
Star Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Marcus vs. Coppell. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson, David Wolman and Nolan Beilstein break down Friday's District 6-6A showdown at Buddy Echols Field between the Cowboys and...
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Episode 242: High School Football Week 6 in Review
As high school football's regular season passes the midpoint, Star Local Media takes a look back at a week filled with wild finishes and high-stakes matchups. Matt Welch, David Wolman and Nolan Beilstein discuss Rowlett's big win over longtime Garland ISD powerhouse Sachse (1:05), followed by a...
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Episode 241: High School Football Week 6 Preview
Star Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Plano West vs. Coppell. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Friday's District 6-6A showdown at Buddy Echols Field between the Cowboys and Wolves…
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Episode 240: High School Football Week 5 in Review
With high school football's district schedule in full swing, Star Local Media looks back on a week that produced a number of upsets around the area. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss a few teams that found the win column in unexpected fashion last week, including a major rivalry…
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About this show
If you live or work in the booming cities north of Dallas, from Coppell to the west, Frisco and Celina to the north, and down to Mesquite out east, this is the perfect podcast network for you. Star Local Media delivers daily content online to more than 250,000 engaged users every month, and now it has a podcast network for you to enjoy. We have interview episodes to dive deep into community topics, sports shows to highlight the big plays and athletes who are shining bright, and more on the way. Check back often, and subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode.
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