Hey Amarillo

EPISODE 100: First, a quick interview with Hey Amarillo editor Angelina Marie, who offers a behind-the-scenes look at the show. Then host Jason Boyett interviews Dexter Cearley, firefighter and host of the Panhandle Primate Podcast, another local interview show which launched around the same time as this one. Dexter opens up about the life and schedule of a local firefighter, the unique concept behind his own podcast, and why Amarillo people are so resilient. This episode is sponsored by Wieck Realty.

A conversation with Reagan Hales, Vice President of Business Development at the Amarillo EDC. Reagan has worked in a variety of positions—from high-pressure bond trading to the nonprofit and university worlds—and today works to strengthen local business and attract outside companies to the city. With host Jason Boyett, Reagan explains how she ended up here, why women in leadership need a supportive community, and how Amarillo can tell its story better. This episode is sponsored by Bivins Pointe and SKP Creative.

A conversation with Cori Burns, the CEO of Estacar Companies, this podcast's very first corporate sponsor. A former marketing director and current executive coach and entrepreneur, Cori has provided coaching and consulting services to clients ranging from Bar Z Wines locally to international brands like Kate Spade. With host Jason Boyett, she talks about why she chose to live here, why she's so passionate about women in leadership, and why Amarillo remains a fantastic place for entrepreneurship. This episode is sponsored by Cara Hendricks/Edward Jones (806-358-8346).

A conversation with Wilson Lemieux, a young, Amarillo-based commercial filmmaker and director. In just a few years since graduating from West Texas A&M University, Lemieux has built a reputation for using local talent to create advertising that gets national attention. With host Jason Boyett, he talks about why Amarillo is central to his success and the value of cultivating (and retaining) the city's creative talent. This episode is sponsored by Dr. Eddy Sauer and Jimmy John's.

A conversation with Anette Carlisle, a certified poverty coach and member of the Amarillo College Board of Regents. Educated as a zoologist, Anette arrived in Amarillo more than two decades ago and immediately turned her leadership skills to public service. She founded Panhandle Twenty/20, which has been instrumental in helping address some of the area's biggest needs. Now that it's almost 2020, Anette and host Jason Boyett reflect on some of those challenges and discuss the future of Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. This episode is sponsored by Six Car Pub & Brewery. Grab BeerFest tickets HERE.

A conversation with Keely Brown, one of the co-founders and directors of Colorful Closets, a nonprofit that provides mini-wardrobes to children in need. Keely tells her organization's origin story to host Jason Boyett, but also shares her personal story—and it's a surprising one. How does a young, vibrant family in a higher-income part of town suddenly end up on the skids, finding themselves with no income, no car, and utilities being turned off? And how do they get through the crisis to the other side? This episode is sponsored by Wieck Realty and Bivins Pointe. Grab BeerFest tickets HERE.

A conversation with Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, the president of Amarillo College. Born in Slaton and educated at WTAMU, he succeeded Dr. Paul Matney at AC in 2014—and was almost immediately met with a funding crisis. With host Jason Boyett, Lowery-Hart talks about navigating that crisis, learning hard lessons about leadership, and how AC came out stronger on the other side. The two dive deep into his upbringing and career as they discuss what makes the Amarillo area so special. This episode is sponsored by the Mani-Camper and Dr. Eddy Sauer. Grab BeerFest tickets HERE.

A conversation with Jenny Inzerillo, the music director at HPPR and host of High Plains Morning, weekdays from 9am to noon on High Plains Public Radio. In 2015, Jenny arrived here from Chicago and St. Louis, which brings her a unique perspective as a former outsider who has become a passionate insider. With host Jason Boyett, she talks about public radio, the local music scene, and why the Texas Panhandle has gotten under her skin. This episode is sponsored by SKP Creative and Cara Hendricks/Edward Jones (806-358-8346). Grab BeerFest tickets HERE.

A conversation with Koben Puckett, a local cowboy and Canyon resident who suffered a spinal cord injury while competing in the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) circuit. The 2008 injury left him a quadriplegic. Now he's a paraplegic and making enormous strides in his recovery. With host Jason Boyett, Koben discusses his career, his injury, the role of stem-cell therapy, and the invitational bull-riding event bearing his name. This episode is sponsored by Jimmy John's and Six Car. Grab BeerFest tickets HERE.

A conversation with Rachael Edwards, a longtime Amarillo artist known for a diverse body of work, including her annual Back Alley Gallery shows and the enormous mural at Six Car Pub & Brewery. With host Jason Boyett, Rachel describes her upbringing as the daughter of two local jazz musicians, how she has built an art career in a constantly shifting world, and how the idea for her next Back Alley Gallery (June 29) came about. This episode is sponsored by Wieck Realty. Support the show via Patreon and grab BeerFest tickets HERE.