Published: 14-March 2025

I'm welcoming a multi-talented true Texas man from Corpus Christi, Mr. Joseph E. Garcia a/k/a Astro Joe. Joe has a B.S in Engineering Business from Texas A&I (now Texas A&I Kingsville) and an MBA from Texas A&M. He has various Microsoft certifications as well. Astro Joe has worked in the Real Estate technology industry for most of his professional career. He is a husband, family man, creator, entrepreneur, social media savant and an amazing accordion and lead guitar player for the Houston, Texas based Bayou Junction Band.

This episode is sponsored by Astro Joe's daily blog, Houston Hangout.

Astro Joe's motto is: "Everyday is a Celebration" and I can tell you it was by the great, interesting and fun interview with him. We had so much to talk about this is a 2-part episode. Astro is definitely a philosopher, renaissance man and always finding the good in people and a situation. Just a treasure of a guy and more importantly a great friend.

Published by: Astro Joe Garcia

Graphic Art Consultant: GG

Host: Jay Boudoin

Published: 03-March 2025

Today's episode features the pride of Bastrop, Texas, Jamie "Broski" Maldonado. Jamie has worked in the IT industry most of his career. He is a husband, father, family man and an OUTSTANDING singer and guitar player for the Houston based Bayou Junction Band!

Joining us will be Jamie's long time best friend, Mr. Chuck Baily. Chuck is from El Paso, Texas. He is a husband, father, family man and a charter member of the famous Texas SMOAK BBQ Team based out of Austin, Texas.

These guys share some very entertaining stories during their early years that will definitely have you cracking up laughing and learning about the hurdles they experienced and how they have overcome obstacles to be in the successful positions personally and professionally they are today!

Learn about how the Texas SMOAK BBQ team sponsors a tent at the famous Auston Rodeo and BBQ cookoff every spring. Their efforts contribute to the scholarships they provide to outstanding high school students to attend college!

This was truly a blast interviewing these guys and believe me you'll enjoy their stories of friendship, music, cooking, a few Urban Cowboy references and ...well I can't tell yall everythang!! LOL! Hope y'all enjoy their journeys!

Produced by: Astro Joe Garcia

Graphic Art Consultant: GG

Host: Jay Boudoin

Published: 26-February 2025

Here is the story of a true New Orleans Lady, Mrs Geri Foster Griffin, she graduated from Cabrini High School and has a B.S. in Accounting from Xavier University. She has worked in the Accounting industry for most of her career. She is a Wife, Mother, Accountant and beyond words AMAZING lead singer of one of Houston's hottest bands, The Bayou Junction Band.

You'll learn how she overcame the tremendous fear of stage fright to shining as a performer on stage! A truly inspiring story of overcoming obstacles and hurdles, relocating to Houston from New Orleans with her family after Hurricane Katrina back in 2005 to the amazing position she is in now as a professional career woman, family lady and entertainer.

A truly inspiring story!!!

Produced by: Astro Joe Garcia

Graphic Art Consultant: GG