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This is the Panhandle
by Amarillo Area Foundation
The top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle is filled with amazing people and places. This podcast will introduce you to those people as they share their stories of how they are making their communities better.
Episodes
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A Mindful Place: Supporting Mental Health in the Panhandle
In this episode, Raul Rodarte Shuto sits down with Julie Winters, Executive Director of Aspire: A Mindful Place, to discuss the growing need for accessible mental health support in rural Texas Panhandle communities. Julie shares her journey through years of service with Hutchinson County United...
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Finding Purpose After Service: BOOM Adventures with Blake Siebrecht
In this episode of This is the Panhandle, host Raul Rodarte Soto sits down with Blake Siebrecht of BOOM Adventures (Brothers of Our Military Adventures) to explore how the organization is creating purpose, connection, and healing for veterans, first responders, and their families across the Texas...
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Rising From the Ashes: Brandi Reed on Healing, Hope, and Family Support Services
In this episode, Broc Carter sits down with Brandi Reed, the CEO of Family Support Services, to talk about the life experiences that shaped her leadership—and the critical, behind-the-scenes work Family Support Services provides across the Texas Panhandle. Brandi shares her journey from being…
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The Next Chapter at Amarillo Area Foundation with Keralee Clay
In this special edition of This Is the Panhandle, Broc Carter sits down with Amarillo Area Foundation CEO Keralee Clay for a wide-ranging conversation about her "long and windy road" back to the Texas Panhandle—and the leadership journey that brought her to the Foundation's top role. Keralee…
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From Florida to the Panhandle: Getting to Know Dr. Jamelle Connor
Guest: Dr. Jamelle Connor, President of Amarillo College Host: Kimberly Anderson, Amarillo Area Foundation Episode summary: Kimberly sits down with Dr. Jamelle Connor to meet the person behind the title. Jamelle shares her Florida upbringing (yes, baton twirling and boat days!), how high-school...
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Adoption, Accounting, and Amarillo: A Conversation with Laura Storrs
In this episode of This is the Panhandle, host Kimberly Anderson sits down with Laura Storrs, CFO of the City of Amarillo, to uncover the person behind the title. Born and raised in Amarillo, Laura shares stories of her childhood, the influence of her parents, and how she discovered her passion…
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Opportunity Youth: Building Pathways in the Panhandle
In this episode of This is the Panhandle, Broc sits down with colleague Beth Gunn, Grant Program Officer at the Amarillo Area Foundation. Beth shares her personal journey—from starting with the foundation through CYD, to leading scholarship programs, and now focusing on education grants.…
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More Than a Superintendent: The Life and Leadership of Dr. Deidre Parish
In this inspiring episode of This is the Panhandle, host Kimberly Anderson sits down with Dr. Deidre Parish, the new superintendent of Amarillo ISD. While many know her for her impressive career in education—including two doctorates and leadership roles from rural districts to large urban...
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Mother-Daughter Strength: Amy & MK Lovell's Story
🎙️ This is the Panhandle — In this very special episode, host Broc Carter sits down with Amy Lovell and her daughter Mattie Kate (MK) Lovell for the first-ever mother-daughter conversation on This is the Panhandle. Amy and MK share a deeply personal story about facing Amy's unexpected breast...
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From Spearman to Spain: A Fulbright Story with Filiberto "Fili" Avila
In this inspiring episode, Broc Carter sits down with Filiberto Avila—known to many as Fili—a Spearman, Texas native currently wrapping up a Fulbright fellowship in Madrid, Spain. Fili shares his incredible journey from growing up in a rural Panhandle town to becoming student body president at…
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From Wheat Fields to Community Impact: John Wittler of Ogallala
In this episode, host Raul Rodarte Suto sits down with John Wittler, Executive Director of Ogallala Commons, to explore his inspiring journey from growing up on a farm in southeast Colorado to leading a multi-state nonprofit focused on revitalizing rural communities. John shares his…
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Everybody Has Value: A Conversation with Don Powell
In this episode of This is the Panhandle, host Kimberly Anderson sits down with Don Powell to explore the person behind his prominent titles and accomplishments. While Don's résumé includes leadership roles such as President & CEO of First National Bank of Amarillo, FDIC Chairman, and federal...
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Rooted in the Panhandle: Doug Loomis on Leadership, Family & Education
In this episode of This Is the Panhandle, host Kimberly Anderson sits down with Doug Loomis—recently retired superintendent of Amarillo ISD—to explore his journey from growing up in Dalhart to leading one of the region's largest school districts. Doug shares personal stories about his upbringing,...
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Welcoming the Foreigner: A Conversation with Ryan Pennington
🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode, host Raul Rodarte Suto sits down with Ryan Pennington, Executive Director of the Refugee Language Project. Ryan shares his journey—from growing up in Washington State to studying linguistics and Bible translation at Dallas Baptist University, then serving as a...
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Beyond the Boardroom: A Conversation with Anette Carlisle
🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of This is the Panhandle, host Kimberly Anderson sits down with longtime friend and community leader Anette Carlisle. Known for her extensive service in education and community development, Anette shares insights into her early life in Borger, Texas, her…
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Navigating Career Pathways with Myron Sims
🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of This is the Panhandle, host Raul Rodarte Suto reconnects with longtime friend and community leader Myron Sims. They delve into their shared history in Amarillo, reflecting on early educational experiences and the challenges faced during their formative…
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Sitting Down with Glenn Backus with the Market at Tierra Blanca
Episode Spotlight: Glenn Backus and The Market on Tierra Blanca Glenn Backus, director of The Market on Tierra Blanca in Canyon, Texas, shares how this innovative grocery-store-style food pantry is transforming the fight against food insecurity in Randall County. Located at 3900 South Tierra…
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Sitting Down with Wheeler's Kristen Moudy
Kristen Moudy, Executive Director of the Wheeler Chamber and EDC, shares her journey from Dallas back to her hometown of Wheeler, Texas, to invest in rural community development. In this episode, she talks about improving quality of life through collaborative projects like downtown revitalization...
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Sitting Down With Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine
Kullen Sorrels, a third-year veterinary student at Texas Tech, shared his journey from Dalhart, Texas, to veterinary school. He highlighted the rigorous first year, which involves 22-23 hours of classes per week, and the hands-on experience that begins in the first semester. Colin emphasized the...
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Welcome to Season 7 of This Is The Panhandle
The podcast introduces three new co-hosts from the Amarillo Area Foundation - Kimberly Anderson, Kevin Friemel, and Raul Rodarte Suto - who will bring diverse perspectives to sharing stories about the Texas Panhandle. The hosts discuss the unique characteristics of their region, highlighting its...
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Sitting Down with the Honorable Lisa Johnson
Since the historic fires raged across our area, Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson has been right on the frontline of the disaster. She recently sat down with us to discuss the inside perspective. In the episode, she shares the behind-the-scenes workings of the largest fire in Texas history and…
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Sitting Down with Mary Coyne
This week we sit down with Mary Coyne with Panhandle Behavioral Health Alliance. She shares what PBHA is working on, what the data is showing, and how to increase mental health access in this Texas Panhandle. Learn more about PBHA: CLICK HERE Learn more about Panhandle Mental Health Guide: CLICK...
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Sitting down with Dr. Amy Stark
This week, we sit down with Dr. Amy Stark, Texas Tech Physicians Psychiatrist. Dr. Stark talks about how substance abuse can be detrimental to mental health. Her goal is to break down the stereotypes regarding substance abuse. Learn more about Dr. Stark here: CLICK HERE
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Sitting Down with Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District
This week, we sit down with Bobby Medford, a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District. Bobby talks about meeting the mental health needs in a rural setting. He shares how seniors have fared through the Covid 19 Pandemic and how they have settled into a…
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Sitting down with Family Support Services
This week, we continue our mental health focus by talking with Family Support Services', Jim Womack. Jim talks about how FSS is meeting the heightened demands for mental health services since the start of the covid 19 pandemic. He shares how FSS began using telehealth services to meet the needs…
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Sitting Down with Region 16
This week we sit down with Region 16's Robin Terry. Since the start of the pandemic, educators and students have seen rising numbers of mental health concerns. Robin shares what Region 16 has seen and how schools are accommodating the increased demand. To learn more about Region 16 CLICK HERE...
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Sitting Down with Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
This week we start our special episodes about mental health. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it's a focus area for our organization, we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about our partnership with Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute. Dr. Amanda Tinsley-Mathias sits…
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Sitting Down with Dr. Guy Loneragan
This week we sit down with Dr. Guy Loneragan, Dean of the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Loneragan gives a recap about the first semester of the new school located in the Harrington Regional Medical Campus. Students interested in TTUSVM can get more information HERE.
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Sitting Down with High Plains Food Bank
This week we sit down with Zack Wilson, Executive Director of the High Plains Food Bank. Zack has been at the HPFB for 17 years and has been at the helm for 11. He shares with us what HPFB does, how they do it, and how you can help! Since the COVID 19 pandemic began, the necessity of food…
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Sitting Down with Lisa Schmidt
This week we sit down with legendary news personality turned entrepreneur, Lisa Schmidt. She talks about her days behind the news desk and why it was time to leave. She started a new venture called All The Things for You, a box subscription service. Listen and subscribe. More about All the…
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Sitting Down with Wendy Taylor
This week we sit down with Wendy Taylor, Executive Director of Don Harrington Discovery Center and Wildcat Bluff Nature Center. Wendy talks about the merger of these two organizations and what it means for our community. The singular organization now brings the Earth sciences and STEM sciences...
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Sitting Down with Amarillo ISD's Jay Barrett
This week we sit down with AmTech Career Academy's principal, Jay Barrett. Amarillo ISD's new AmTech campus is connecting students to career pathways while helping them achieve industry certifications to start moving towards their dream careers. Jay has been an educator for 37 years and he now...
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Sitting down with City of Amarillo's CIO, Rich Gagnon
This week we sit down with City of Amarillo's Managing Director and CIO, Rich Gagnon. The city is working with Region 16 to provide high-speed internet access to a broader population in our community. If the pandemic has shown us anything, it's the disparity that comes from lack of access. Rich...
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Sitting down with TTUHSC School of Nursing
This week we sit down with Michael Evans, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, Dean of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a spotlight on the profession of nursing. Dr. Evans shares how that has affected nursing students and enrollment...
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Sitting Down with Chris McGilvery
This week we sat down with Chris McGilvery, founder of Leaders Readers Network. Chris has a passion for early childhood literacy and the organization he founded is working to increase children's access to books and mastery of reading. In 2021, Leaders Readers Network focused on children's books...
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Sitting down with Jim Whitton
This week we talk to Jim Whitton, about literacy among our youngest neighbors. His passion to see kids read was sparked by a conference regarding the first 5 years of children's lives. His passion has turned into action by working with StoryBridge and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to put…
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Sitting Down with Suzanne Talley
www.texaspanhandle100club.org The 100 Club is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization fully membership/donation supported with the mission to: Provide immediate financial assistance to the families of certified peace officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty Provide immediate financial...
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Sitting Down with Jackie Pearson
In the Season 4 premier we talk with Jackie Pearson, 2018 Chairperson of the Amarillo Area Foundation. Jackie was instrumental in advocating for #ThePanhandleGives and helping the campaign get off the ground. She rolls off the board this year, so we wanted to capture her "behind-the-scenes" view...
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Learning more about Panhandle PBS's project: Living While Black
This week's season 3 finale is a conversation with Panhandle PBS's Karen Welch about the new series, Living While Black. The series is Thursday nights on Panhandle PBS and showcases interviews from some of our Black neighbors. We also talk with one of the featured interviewees, Ms. Melodie…
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Sitting down with Cocina on the Go
This week, we sit down with Anna Lisa Ramos, owner of Cocina on the Go! Ms. Ramos received the first loan from Communities Unlimited to purchase the food truck she currently uses. She is no stranger to our podcast; this is her second special episode, and we can't wait for you to hear the exciting...
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Sitting Down with Communities Unlimited
This week, we sit down with Communities Unlimited, a new organization in our community, to learn about their various programs. Katy Parrish shares details of their first loan and how they plan to create self-sustainability throughout our region.
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Sitting down with Kimberly Anderson
In this week's episode, we sit down with newly-promoted No Limits No Excuses Program Officer, Kimberly Anderson. An Amarillo native and Palo Duro High School graduate, Kimberly currently serves on the Amarillo ISD School Board. We talk education and how Kimberly was never going to follow her…
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Sitting down with Suzanne Bellsnyder
This week we sit down with Spearman native and entrepreneur, Suzanne Bellsnyder. Ms. Bellsnyder had worked in Austin for decades but coming back to her roots proved to be a great place to raise a family and start a couple of new businesses. In the interview, Ms. Bellsnyder shares her view of this...
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Sitting Down with Dr. Pam Kirby
This week we sit down with Dr. Pam Kirby, a local Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Kirby talks about mental health in the era of COVID, what she is seeing in her practice, and what you can do to improve your mental health during a global pandemic. Documents mentioned in the podcast: Click HERE...
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Sitting Down With Dr. Scott Milton
This week we are sitting down with Dr. Scott Milton, Infectious Disease physician at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, and the Public Health Authority with the City of Amarillo. We have a conversation about how the increased COVID cases affects our local hospitals, what that means for our...
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Sitting Down with Representative Ken King
We sit down with Representative Ken King in this week's episode. He talks about the upcoming legislative session and how the state is continuing to be impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Representative King shares why he loves his district and the work he's done to make the Panhandle an even…
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Sitting Down with Representative Four Price
We sit down with Representative Four Price in this week's episode. He talks about the upcoming legislative session and how the state is continuing to be impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Representative Price shares why he loves his district and the work he's done for mental health legislation.
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Legislative Update with Senator Kel Seliger
We sit down with Senator Kel Seliger in this week's episode. He talks about the upcoming legislative session and how the state is continuing to be impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Senator Seliger shares why he loves his district and how he prioritized legislation to benefit our area.
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SITTING DOWN WITH COLONEL ANDREW SCOTT DEJESSE
This week we sit down with Colonel Andrew Scott DeJesse, one of the Monuments men in the United States Army. As well, as an accomplished artist in his own right, Colonel DeJesse speaks about life in the Panhandle, and how growing
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Hear How Local Author Began His Career
Andrew J. Brandt is a local author and entrepreneur living in Amarillo, Texas. Andrew has published several books that have catapulted him up the fiction lists on Amazon. He is also the owner of Phone Medic and various other companies in and around Amarillo. In this episode, Andrew shares about…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle is filled with amazing people and places. This podcast will introduce you to those people as they share their stories of how they are making their communities better.
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Amarillo Area Foundation
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