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Boost Boerne Business: Keith Blaies of PPO Health Insurance Talks Medicare, Marketplace Open Enrollment & Guest DJ Picks

In this special Boost Boerne Business episode on Boerne Radio, Baron Wiley welcomes back VIP guest Keith Blaies of PPO Health Insurance, celebrating six years in business and sharing that he is now Medicare certified to offer Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans for those 65+ (and some under 65), while continuing to help clients under 65, including marketplace (Healthcare.gov/Obamacare) and small group coverage across 32 states. 

Keith explains how to book time with him at ppohealthinsurance.us (Plan Enroll under Partners) or call 830-244-6002, and highlights key dates: Medicare open enrollment Oct 15–Dec 7 and marketplace open enrollment Nov 1–Dec 31.

As guest DJ, he plays and discusses Jim Croce’s “Time in a Bottle,” Eddie Money’s “My Friends, My Friends,” Billy Joel’s “Big Man on Mulberry Street,” and INXS’s “God’s Top Ten.”

• 00:00 Welcome Back Keith
• 00:55 Medicare Services Update
• 01:42 How To Reach Keith
• 02:18 Song Time In A Bottle
• 05:09 Nostalgia And Hair Tales
• 06:18 Coverage Options Explained
• 08:32 Song My Friends
• 12:32 Friends Reunions And Social
• 13:14 Why PPO Health Insurance
• 16:10 Song Billy Joel Pick
• 22:14 Open Enrollment Dates
• 23:40 Final Song And Signoff

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Baron Wiley of Boerne Radio 103.9 FM sits down with Selma Angelucci (Executive Director) and Jaime Gutierrez (Senior Donor Relations Director) of the Boerne Family YMCA to talk about the 15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, and Family Fun Trail Walk on November 21st. They cover race day details, the legendary T-shirt tradition, sponsorship opportunities, the YMCA's scholarship fund, a moving success story, the upcoming 150th anniversary of the YMCA association, and how the community comes together year after year.

 

 

0:00 – Sponsor intro: Bernie Family YMCA Turkey Trot

0:49 – Welcome back & guest introductions

1:41 – Boerne Radio's history with the Turkey Trot

1:59 – Growth from 100 to 1,400 runners over 15 years

2:18 – Race day details: date, times, events

2:44 – The collector's-item T-shirt tradition

3:32 – T-shirt colors & sponsor logos

3:52 – How to contact Selma & become a sponsor

4:31 – The YMCA's impact on Boerne families

5:04 – Watching kids grow up at the Y

5:45 – Why Selma is a "Y person 24/7"

6:06 – Affordability & the sliding-scale scholarship program

6:45 – A scholarship success story from a former Y kid

7:35 – Race day is a party: costumes, music & fun

8:49 – YMCA association's 150th anniversary in 2026

9:33 – Finisher's medals for all participants

9:55 – Behind the scenes: arriving at 5 AM on race day

10:30 – Website registration & volunteer needs

10:59 – Sponsors: Kiss the Cook, Wild Plum Ranch, Frost Bank & more

12:47 – Thanks to Boerne PD, sheriff's dept & City of Boerne

13:18 – Final invitation & closing remarks

13:39 – Outro sponsor message

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Rooted Conference Comes to San Antonio (Nov 7) | Maven Truth w/ Brett Kunkel on Boerne Radio

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Boerne Radio's Baron Wiley and Liberty Capital Bank’s Steve Mack discuss Maven Truth’s “Rooted” Biblical worldview conference coming to San Antonio on Saturday, November 7, hosted at Castle Hills Christian School.

Brett Kunkel, Maven’s co-founder and president, joins by phone to outline the conference’s purpose of helping students and adults know what they believe and why, renew their minds with truth, and gain confidence to engage culture.

He highlights featured speakers Frank Turek, Katie Faust, Jerry Root, and Jonathan Morrow, along with Maven’s sessions for students and families, plus breakout tracks including theology, culture, C.S. Lewis, and parenting with Erin Kunkle, Micah Kunkle, and Brett.

Use Promo Code: BRADIO for a 20% discount when you register at mavenconferences.com/sanantonio and maventruth.com.

• 00:00 Conference Promo Spot
• 00:57 Studio Welcome and Sponsor
• 01:26 Faith and Bank Mission
• 01:50 Rooted Event Details
• 02:47 Calling Brett Kunkel
• 03:38 All-Star Speaker Lineup
• 04:48 Who Should Attend
• 05:56 What You'll Learn
• 08:26 Colossians Rooted Theme
• 09:39 Sessions and Topics Preview
• 12:39 Truth, Reality and Culture
• 14:05 Tracks Schedule and Tickets
• 15:36 Final Invite and Quote

 

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Baron Wiley hosts Laura Avery on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM to preview the Grape Gathering, the annual wine tasting and holiday market at the legendary Von Erich Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. They cover everything from featured wineries and local vendors to live music by JP Bergman, plus special meet-and-greet appearances by wrestling icon Kevin Von Erich himself. Learn how to get tickets, become a sponsor, and plan your visit on Saturday, November 7th, 11 AM – 4 PM.

 

0:00     Intro – Welcome to Boerne Radio 103.9 FM; Baron & Laura reminisce about their history

0:50     Laura's community involvement & the Von Erich Ranch event overview

0:46     "The Grape Gathering" announced – wine tasting, marketplace, food vendors, live music

1:19     Special guest: Kevin Von Erich doing two meet & greets during the day

1:58     Kevin's habit of appearing barefoot at weddings; his love for fans

2:54     The beauty & atmosphere of the Von Erich Ranch grounds

2:34     Event details: Saturday Nov 7th, 11 AM – 4 PM; meet & greets at 11:30 & 2:00

3:14     Featured wineries: Diamond Vineyards, Esperanza, Davino Cellars, Hill & Box, Lost Oak

3:28     Wineries & local businesses can still sign up for booth space

4:07     Holiday marketplace success story – vendor shopping at the event

4:10     Laura's personal story about buying a Christmas gift at last year's market

4:12     Live music by JP Bergman, with a possible surprise duet with his daughter

4:38     Tickets are $25 (includes wine tasting & music); marketplace items sold separately

5:04     How to buy tickets – website, QR code; price increases to $35 after Oct 17th

5:27     Sponsorship packages – booth space, event tickets, social media exposure

6:08     Sponsor benefits include radio promo mentions on Bernie Radio

6:04     Contact info: 830-217-3787 for sponsorships and event bookings

6:24     Current sponsors: Boerne Radio, Fair Oaks Emergency Room, Hill Country Animal League

7:15     The Von Erich Ranch as a wedding & event venue year-round

8:08     Directions: 1637 FM 473 off Sisterdale Rd, between Sisterdale & 474

8:15     Final recap: Nov 7th, 11–4, wine, shopping, music, Kevin Von Erich meet & greet

9:20     Closing – "Come sip, shop, enjoy live music, and meet Kevin Von Erich

Original Air Date:  October 10th, 2026 as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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Baron Wiley welcomes back Clint Buck of Branscomb Law to Boost Boerne Business on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM. Clint discusses the opening of Branscum Law's brand-new Boerne office — conveniently located next to the Hungry Horse and walking distance from the courthouse. The conversation covers the firm's full-service offerings including civil litigation, real estate, water rights, estate planning, corporate formation, oil & gas, and tax law. Clint dives into Hill Country water rights issues, explaining how the firm helps clients navigate well permitting and resource disputes. The discussion also tackles the impact of AI on the legal industry — from lawyers submitting court documents with fabricated cases to the dangers of self-representing with AI-generated contracts. Clint shares his personal journey from doubting law school to finding his passion in moot court competitions, gives a life update on his kindergartner at Herff Elementary, and provides contact info for appointments at the new Boerne or San Antonio offices.

 

0:00     Intro — Baron welcomes back Clint Buck, Branscomb Law

0:15     New Boerne office opening next to Hungry Horse, across from courthouse

0:33     Clint's Boerne roots; expanding services to the Hill Country

0:52     Branscum Law's full-service practice: transactional, estate planning, litigation

1:06     Clint's focus: civil litigation, real estate, commercial litigation, water rights

1:28     Water rights in the Hill Country — well permitting, community water services

1:52     Water law's growing importance over the past decade

2:15     Contact info: 210-598-5400 / branscomblaw.com

2:39     New office is by appointment only; San Antonio office also available

3:05     Firm headquartered in Corpus Christi with lawyers in San Antonio

3:24     New team members: estate planner & real estate/corporate formation lawyer

3:42     Accolades: Best Law Firm in America, Chambers USA Texas Spotlight

4:01     Clint's path to law — didn't commit until his second year of law school

4:40     Found his passion in moot court competitions and legal research/writing

4:59     When you need a lawyer: lawsuits, corporate formation, simple wills

5:16     AI's impact on law — increased paperwork, self-representation issues

5:36     AI can't read a judge or tailor arguments to your goals

6:03     Lawyers submitting court documents with AI-fabricated case law

6:42     Full practice: wills, disputes, oil & gas, tax law — end-of-year planning

7:25     AI as the new "form-filling website" — often causes more legal trouble

7:47     Cost of doing it wrong vs. doing it right with a lawyer upfront

8:11     Direct line: 210-598-5418 — new Boerne office, appointments only

8:27     Banter about Hungry Horse food — fried okra & sweet tea

8:41     Direct line confirmed — no answering service, you reach Clint directly

9:00     Family update — kindergartner at Herff Elementary in Boerne

9:18     Summer recap: beach trips, wife's overseas trip, dad duty meals

9:51     Final plug: branscumlaw.com / 210-598-5418 / Boerne & San Antonio offices

10:13  Closing — Boerne Radio 103.9 FM, Branscomb Lawe

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Baron Wiley hosts Boost Boerne Business on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM, welcoming back Katie Ray Preston of Champion Home Services and special guest Leeanna McNeil from Rebuilding Together Austin San Antonio (RTASA). They discuss Champion's expansion across the Hill Country, the importance of fall heating tune-ups, and a major new partnership: RTASA has received a significant grant from Methodist Healthcare Ministries to help Hill Country residents repair and stay in their homes following recent flooding. The episode highlights an upcoming benefit event on October 23rd at St. Tryphon Farm and Vineyard, with catering by Blackboard BBQ, live Texas music, and a "cowboy chic" dress code. They cover volunteer opportunities, corporate sponsorship options, a touching story about helping an elderly veteran with a water heater, and how the community can support the year-long disaster relief fund at rtasa.org.

 

0:00     Intro — Baron Wiley welcomes back Katie Ray Preston, Champion Home Services

0:32     Champion's expansion into Austin; purple trucks across the Hill Country

0:50     Fall heating tune-up reminder — check it before you need it

1:23     Burnet ISD football coverage; 5-0 record for both teams

1:37     Guest introduction — Leeanna McNeil, Rebuilding Together Austin San Antonio

2:13     RTASA's mission: helping elderly and veterans age in place

2:42     Stat: 90% of people want to stay in their current homes

3:00     Methodist Healthcare Ministries grant for Hill Country flood recovery

3:42     Matching funds challenge — RTASA aims to match the grant within a year

4:01     Event details: Oct 23, 5–8 PM, St. Tryphon Farm and Vineyard

4:15     Catering by Blackboard BBQ; live Texas music & entertainment

4:39     Website: rtasa.org — volunteer opportunities

5:03     How corporations and individuals can get involved

5:25     Corporate partners: Jefferson Bank, Evolve Vacation Rental, Sunflower Bank

6:07     Homeowner qualification process and service areas

7:03     Client story: elderly man's water heater replaced so he could afford prescriptions

8:14     Champion Home Services contact: championac.com / 800-335-6999

9:20     Reminder: Oct 23 event — sponsorships and individual tickets still available

9:41     Team-building volunteer events for corporations

10:02  Texas Veterans Commission funding for veteran home repairs statewide

10:34  Dress code: "Hill Country cowboy chic"

10:52  Year-long disaster fund campaign — giving continues beyond the event

11:18  Closing — RTASA.org, future celebration planned for first Boerne family helped

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Baron Wiley hosts Becky Forrest (COO & Executive Director) of the Hill Country Animal League on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM for Boost Boerne Business. They discuss the upcoming 6th Annual Barktoberfest event, the organization's spay/neuter clinic, their thrift store operations, volunteer opportunities, and the many services HCAL provides to the community — all celebrating their 40th year in Boerne.

 

0:00     Welcome & Intro — Baron welcomes Becky Forrest back to the show; Hill Country Animal League's mission in the community.

0:18     Barktoberfest 2025 Preview — October 17th, 10 AM–4 PM at Boerne's Main Plaza. 6th annual event with ~12 rescues, goal of 30–40 adoptions.

1:05     Adoption Goals & Event Activities — Last year hit 26 adoptions; dog races, costume contests, vendor booths, family fun.

2:19     Sponsorships & Silent Auction — Presenting sponsors Boerne AC and Jenny Thompson (State Farm). Businesses can donate to the silent auction.

3:06     Website & Core Mission — HCALTX.org. Affordable, high-quality spay & neuter clinic serving all of Texas — rescues, shelters, low-income, and the general public.

3:46     Thrift Store Fundraiser — Located by Sonic; donations and shopping both support the clinic. Open Mon–Sat.

4:38     Thrifty Happy Hour — After-hours shopping event every other month, 5–8 PM, with wine, food, and slashed prices.

5:00     The Car-Through-The-Window Story — Someone drove into the thrift store building in January; community rallied to help rebuild.

5:41     Volunteer Opportunities — Volunteers always needed at the thrift store (sorting, cleaning, processing). Perks include early access and discounts. Call 830-249-2341.

6:33     Clinic Location & 40th Anniversary — Clinic at 924 North Main (near Fritzi's). HCAL established in 1986 — 40 years serving Boerne.

7:15     Fun Tangent: Fritzi's & Sonic — Becky's favorites: jalapeño cheddar sausage, tenderloin on Fridays, cherry lime Coke at Sonic.

7:58     The Team Behind HCAL — Long-tenured staff (12–13 years), deeply mission-driven, treating every animal like their own.

8:46     Barktoberfest Recap — October 17th, 10 AM–4 PM, activities for kids, animals, and adults. Costumes and dachshund races.

9:18     Additional Services — Rabies vaccination clinics, free quarterly vaccination clinics, nail trims (~$10), heartworm testing, and microchipping for cats & dogs.

10:38  Closing & Thanks — Becky thanks Boerne Radio for the partnership. Reminder to visit HCALTX.org, the thrift store, or the clinic.

Original Air Date:  September 19th, 2026 as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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Barron Wiley welcomes back Dr. John Hamilton of Fair Oaks Emergency Room on Boost Bernie Business (Bernie Radio 103.9 FM). They discuss the ER's growth and 24/7 availability, how accurate medical TV shows like "The Pitt" really are, the cultural/communication differences between practicing in Kendall County vs. downtown San Antonio, the importance of the mind-body connection and mental health in emergency care, what a 24-hour ER shift looks like, mentoring local high school students interested in healthcare careers, and a wrap-up on community trust and location details.

0:00 – Intro & welcome back Dr. Hamilton

1:57 – Is "The Pitt" an accurate ER show?

4:14 – ER culture: Kendall County vs. downtown San Antonio

6:30 – Stress, mind-body connection & mental health

8:19 – Location shout-out (Napa Oaks Center)

8:55 – Life on a 24-hour ER shift

10:57 – Mentoring high school healthcare students

13:02 – July 4th fireworks safety

14:02 – FairOaksEmergency.com & closing thoughts

Original Air Date:  September 5th, 2026 as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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Boost Boerne Business: Michael Glick Insurance features host Barron Wiley interviewing Michael Glick of Glick Insurance Agency.

Michael reflects on 37 years in the insurance business in Boerne, his move to a new Main Street office, and his long involvement with Rotary. The conversation covers Medicare open enrollment deadlines, must-have coverage for small business owners (general liability, business personal property, commercial auto), how the Bergheim Fire Department's improved rating may lower local premiums, tips on what to ask at renewal time, and the value of choosing coverage over price. It wraps up with lighter stories about fishing trips, favorite music, and old Hill Country dance halls before closing with contact info.

 

0:00 — Introduction: 37 Years of Glick Insurance

0:31 — New Location & Rotary Involvement

2:47 — Medicare Open Enrollment

3:32 — Insurance Essentials for Small Businesses

4:22 — Commercial Vehicle & Landlord Coverage

6:09 — Current Insurance Market & Bergheim Fire Rating

7:52 — What to Ask at Renewal Time

9:02 — Business Lessons & Career Reflections

10:14 — Price vs. Coverage: Why Cheap Isn't Always Good

11:08 — Fishing, Music & Hill Country Memories

13:08 — Closing & Contact Information

 

Original Air Date:  September 5th, 2026 as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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This is a radio interview from Boost Boerne Business (Boerne Radio 103.9 FM) with host Baron Wiley and his daughter/engineer Harper, featuring guest Travis Slaydon of the Slaydon Group (State Farm) in Boerne, Texas.

 

Key topics covered:

 

Travis's family life and Harper's Little League softball season

His college football career at the University of Kentucky (center) and a memorable moment facing Albert Haynesworth

His career path into State Farm: starting in a "scratch office" at 24 in San Antonio, moving to a leadership role in Corpus Christi, then returning to agency ownership in 2020 and opening the Boerne office in 2025

His philosophy on hard work and advice for young athletes

Why he's proud to represent State Farm — helping families with financial security across insurance, life, disability, and retirement planning

Balancing family and business, including an upcoming mule deer hunting trip with Harper

Contact info, hiring/internship opportunities, and his selection to the 2026 Leadership Boerne class

Timeline / Chapters

Time     Topic

0:00     Intro — Baron, Harper, and Travis Slaydon

0:17     Introducing Travis & the Slaydon Group

1:12     Family time & Harper's softball season

2:29     College football at Kentucky & the Haynesworth story

4:19     Path to becoming a State Farm agent

6:03     Moving to San Antonio & building the agency

7:59     Opening the Boerne office (2025)

8:27     Advice for young athletes

10:17  Why State Farm & serving the community

13:48  How to contact the Slaydon Group

14:27  Hiring & internship opportunities

16:10  2026 Leadership Boerne class & closing

Original Air Date:  August 29th, 2026 as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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