Greater Aledo

Episode 41 is our first guest-free, conflict-free, free-form, freewheeling episode in a while. Joe has found his favorite crossfit group and recommends flouder gigging for the youngsters. We also find out Joe's price for becoming a drug mule. Mike gives an update on the elementary and middle school rezoning then Reagan spotlights local business Joe Lane Catering. We take a musical trip to Canada with Corb Lund, then discuss the tragic Panhandle wildfires.

We start Episode 40 with Robert Rushing, the owner of Aledo Overhead Door. He recounts his battles with some shady individuals or companies that managed to get him unlisted (de-listed?) from Google local results before using his business name to generate leads for themselves. Scary stuff for any small business owner. Check out the story in the Community News https://www.community-news.com/stories/the-invisible-company,72312?.

Then, we welcome back three-time guest Jeff Streetman. Jeff is running for Republican Party Precinct Chair in the precinct that contains the city of Aledo. We discuss why he's running (hint...schools) and what the heck is going on in local politics. Consider this an open invite for equal time to anyone who disagrees with any of us on these issues. We want to hear from you! [email protected]

Episode 39 features a great conversation with Jeremy Pruett, who is running for Aledo School Board Place 3. He's a busy, busy man who - in addition to his fancy-pants day job - volunteers his time on the Aledo Education Foundation, the Cowtown Marathon, and as a volleyball PA announcer. We talk schools, horses, volleyball, running, and Diana Ross. 

Later we reveal our lifetime listenership numbers (thank y'all) and talk Super Bowl, Waylon Jennings, Bonnie Raitt, and laugh at Joe for being weaker than a teenage girl.

Episode 38 begins with a discussion about the Episode 38 that never was. ("Sorry, I'm an idiot -- Mike) It ends with a very scary and heartbreaking story from Joe. In between we talk Stock Show, try to figure out when youth golf season is, spotlight the Aledo Barbershop and share out thoughts about the documentary The Greatest Night in Pop. We all recommend watching.

Episode 37 is a BIG one. We welcome Mayor Nick Stanley. We discuss city issues ranging from new development, taxes, streets, and city planning. We also talk about the unfortunate parts of public service in the social media age. Home Energy Solutions is our business spotlight and we go behind the scenes on the process of recording an album (which Mike just did).

More serious talk by unserious people on this episode. First, Joe is really lobbying for that Dad of the Year award so we get a play-by-play recap of Joe's trip to an anime convention - in costume. We discuss unhappy husbands and the wives that make them that way as well as the saddest, most Ft. Worth Christmas song of them all.

Then, we're joined by Aledo mom, former AISD teacher, and current Community Outreach Coordinator for Hope is Alive Ministries - Kim McCluer. She tells about her family's very personal journey through addiction + recovery and explains how Hope is Alive helped them and continues to help others.

Spotify has Mike in a snarky mood. Misty's heifer has a date. Joe wants a new truck. But most importantly, Janet Coble from Your Personal Chef is here to tell everyone about their fantastic food, business, and story. 

Heavy stuff this time around. We have a really important discussion about off-road vehicle safety with Glen Bates and Jen Howard of the Noah Bates Memorial Foundation.  Their mission is unfortunately very personal - Glen's 11 year old son and Aledo student, Noah Bates,  was killed in a UTV accident last year. They started the foundation to promote awareness and educate parents and kids about the dangers of ATVs, UTVs and other off-road vehicles. They also give support to other parents who go through the same kind of tragedy. Please check out their website, donate, and spread the word. NBMF32.org

In another very special episode of Greater Aledo, we start by chatting about our favorite WORLD CHAMPION Texas Rangers memories. We have a great discussion with Bo Parker about navigating the minefield of college athletic recruiting. His family has just gone through this process and it sounds exhausting. He presents a ton of helpful information.  Thanks for listening!

Possibly our best episode yet. A low bar, to be sure but lots of information in this show. First, Jeff Streetman returns to discuss the Texas Constitutional amendment propositions on this year's ballot. We also have a mostly one-sided discussion about school choice. Then, we finally snagged our dream guest - Lacey Montes of the now-closed Montes Burritos. She gives the reasons why they SADLY decided to close. We discuss work-life balance, the state of the service industry, and people who are jerks. You know who you are.