FORTitude FW Podcast

Widely considered to be the voice of North Texas on transportation matters Victor Vandergriff has a resume much larger than that. Starting under the shadow of his father Tom, Victor quickly established himself outside of the family business (cars & politics) but eventually all roads lead to home, and on this episode of FORTitude FW Victor shares his story.

Tank Carder joins the guys today. Tank is best known in Fort Worth for his famous Rose Bowl play while at TCU, but he was also a BMX World Champion at 10, competing nationally for most of his childhood. He talks about the car crash that took him out of the competitive world for a while and how he came to start playing football halfway through his high school career and how that led to TCU. Tank’s a great gut who has lived an incredible life so far and you don’t want to miss this episode.

Gibson Donald Lewis or Gib as he's known is a legend in Texas politics. From his beginnings in Oletha to Carswell Air Force Base, TCU, and on to becoming Speaker of the House in 1983 Gib has carved his own path. In this episode of FORTitude Gib discusses what the term working across the aisle meant back in the day. He reminisces with JW and Brinton on being civil while fighting tooth and nail to get legislation passed and the pride he still has in passing the 1984 education act. Gib talks about his early business career and how labels were the path to success.

Victoria Wise, founder of Tanglewood Moms, joins FORTitude this week. She talks to Brinton and JW about her life as a serial entrepreneur and how that led to her developing and growing this group into what it is today. She's led a full and fascinating life and it was a blast getting to know her better.

Mattie Parker joins the podcast in a bonus episode this week! She joins the guys to talk about her first year as Fort Worth's Mayor. The talk about wins and challenges she's faced in this new position and how she is working to strike a healthy work-life balance. You don't want to miss this.

Angela Stanford LPGA Professional Golfer This week, Angela Stanford joins FORTitude to share about her amazing professional golf career. Angela has won 7 LPGA tours and 1 Symetra tour and in 2018 she won her first major title at the Evian Championship. She shares how she started golfing and what her journey has been like, the doubts she's had to overcome and the determination it took to become one of the best golfers. She's an amazing golfer and an even better person.

Chris Howell joins Fortitude with his “Golden Voice” to discuss his amazing career. Chris’s talent has led him to multiple awards, celebrity interviews, a thriving media and communication agency, a book, advocacy for change, and most importantly his namesake Foundation, which works to create opportunities for those in need. Chris Howell is one of the good guys.

Director of the Kimbell Art Museum Eric Lee is the director of the world renown, Fort Worth Kimbell Art Museum. Beginning with an art history PhD from Yale to leading the Kimbell since 2009, Lee details the incredible acquisition and background of several prized works from the Kimbell’s collection. We also discuss his career, the Kimbell history, the Louis Kahn and Renzo Piano architecture, and some Kimbell secrets.

TCU Athletics and WBAP Radio Host, Brian Estridge joins the show sharing how he got started and taking us through a day and the life behind a microphone. The voice of the Frogs talking highlights, lowlights, broadcasting pantless, all from a little town in South Carolina known as Kershaw.

TCU Jr. Soccer Forward sensation, Grace Collins, talks national powerhouse TCU soccer, her climb, her life, and what it takes to be the best. Go Frogs!!