The Green Room

In this episode of The Green Room, host Jonathon Platt talks with the founders of 1953 Tequila – a premium, women-owned tequila brand. Baylor alumna Lindsey Davis Stover and partners Shivam Mallick Shah and Adriana Lopez tell the story of their shared vision turned into community and empowerment. 

The year 1953 honors a historical moment when  women in Mexico earned the right to vote. Every step of 1953 Tequila’s process reflects its commitment to quality and purpose. 

With Davis Stover’s background in public service, Shah’s marketing expertise, and Lopez’s deep family roots in tequila production, the trio built a company that’s breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. 

“We didn't always grow up with opportunity…  It's hard to take risks because you just don't have that same safety net… We have been each other's safety net and that is just priceless.” - Shivam Mallick Shah

Tune in, raise a glass, and “cheers” to these trailblazers. 

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we’ve already lined up, namely: 

• Carole Fergussen, Executive Director of Keep Waco Beautiful
• Devon Li & Jaja Chen, Owners of Cha Community 
• Jackie Baugh Moore, Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation President 
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to ‘Episode 20’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast. 

For the first time in The Baylor Line’s history, host Jonathon Platt takes you on the ride of your life around Waco – accompanied by stories gleaned from the forty-years-long byline of Robert F. Darden. 

Along the way, Darden shares the tales from decades of rich history – from the scars left by the 1953 tornado, mischievous actions of Baylor’s secret Noze Brotherhood, the vanishing of Sandtown, and more.

This isn’t your standard history tour. It’s a ride through Waco’s contradictions – joy and loss, progress and struggle, and meaning – told with Darden’s trademarked humor of course. 

Buckle in, picture the streets passing by, and join us for a trip, captured through the lens of Darden’s words. 

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we’ve already lined up, namely: 

• 1953 Tequila Panel 
• Devon Li & Jaja Chen, Owners of Cha Community 
• Jackie Baugh Moore, Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation President 
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to ‘Episode 19’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast. 

Host Jonathon Platt meets with John David Rainey, EVP & CFO of Walmart. From small town Angleton, his life lesson of leadership begins with how you treat people. 

We navigate his career in three major companies: United Airlines – formerly Continental Airlines – during its time of transition in a post-9/11 world, PayPal in its transformation into a global tech company, and now at Walmart. 

Platt and Rainey go into Rainey’s hands-on approach with his work, from loading up a plane with ramp workers to knowing every associate's name. His advice to students is to ask not what your career will be, but rather how you are going to do it. 

Tune in to hear a story rooted in family, perseverance, and creating communities in a corporate role. 

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we’ve already lined up, namely: 

• The Bus Tour with Bob Darden
• 1953 Tequila Panel 
• Devon Li & Jaja Chen, Owners of Cha Community 
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to ‘Episode 18’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room.

Host Jonathon Platt meets with Dr. Mia Moody, professor and former chair of the Baylor University Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. Known for mentoring students within the journalism department and in-depth research into image repair, intersectionality, critical race theory, and media framing of women and people of color, Moody dives into her career defined by leadership, change, and her journey from reporter to professor. 

After graduating from a certain school in College Station not to be named, Moody moved to Waco to work for the Waco Tribune-Herald, what she once thought would be a temporary stop that led to the foundation of her career. Platt and Moody talk about her nationally recognized research and how she has broken barriers as the first woman of color to chair an academic department at the University. 

Tune in to hear a story of empowerment and resilience. 

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we’ve already lined up, namely: 

• John David Rainey, EVP & CFO of Walmart
• The Bus Tour with Bob Darden
• 1953 Tequila Panel 
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to ‘Episode 17’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room.

Host Jonathon Platt meets with former Congressman Chet Edwards, Baylor’s W.R. Pogue Distinguished Chair of Public Service, and recipient of The Baylor Line’s Babs Baugh Servant Leadership Award. Chet and Jon reflect on 9/11. the weight of that fateful day when America was attacked, what it means to live through moments of national trauma, and how we come together as one. 

Before his 20 years in Congress, Edwards worked for Congressman Olin “Tiger” Teague. That mentorship sparked a lifelong dedication to veterans and military families. 

Edwards and Platt go down the line of his career as a congressman – wins and loses. Edwards’ main message is to not fear failure, and learning from it will help you in your personal and professional life. Edwards became known for bipartisan leadership, integrity, and his defense of church and state separation – while representing a Republican state as a Democrat.

Tune in to hear stories of a perfectly imperfect country.

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we’ve already lined up, namely: 

• Dr. Mia Moody, professor of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media
• John David Rainey, EVP & CFO of Walmart
• The Bus Tour with Bob Darden
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation.

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to "Episode", actually hold that thought.

No big announcements or dramatic exits – The Green Room will be taking a short summer break to create more content and rest before a busy fall. In the meantime, if your podcast queue needs something good, now's a great time to catch up on recent episodes you may have missed!

Ambassador Douglas Silliman on his journey from Baylor to Baghdad – and zombies, of course! Or check out the conversation with Jeanne Bishop on her book, Grace from the Rubble and the story of Cindy Campbell Brown, the only Baylor alum killed in the Oklahoma City bombing.

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you very soon! 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why did Jonathon Platt bring a donut to the interview? Because he knew this conversation would be jam-packed! 

Welcome to ‘Episode 16’ of The Baylor Line's flagship podcast, The Green Room. 

Host Jonathon Platt sits down with the couple behind some of Waco’s most beloved spots – Pop’s Lemonade, Cheddar Box and Well-Rounded Donuts.

Known for their hospitality and deep-rooted faith, Omari and Abby Head let us in on their story of how a business and a life together were built from scratch – with the help of a misread flirtation, of course. 

Before their culinary journey, the couple had other occupations – Abby, a speech therapist and Omari, a college pastor. With a long held dream of owning a business and having a knack for hospitality, the two saw an opportunity for change their life paths. 

Their story is full of warmth, wisdom, and reminders that success isn’t always measured by stability, but by the people you share your journey with. 

Take a leap of faith and tune in. 

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you very soon! 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 'Episode 15' of The Baylor Line's flagship podcast, The Green Room. 

Host, Jonathon Platt talks with Craig Nash, Senior Editor at Good Faith Media, to explore the quiet, meaningful spaces where faith, storytelling, and community meet. 

Nash’s journey starts out as a kid from East Texas who goes on to his roles as a community pastor at UBC Waco, a hunger advocate with Baylor’s Texas Hunger Initiative, and now senior editor of news and editorial content at Good Faith Media. 

Throughout the conversation, mistruths of old blog handles share space with the gravity of loss, liturgy, and laughter. Craig’s humor and tender honesty shine through as he unpacks the paradox of writing, the weight and wonder of faith, and the beauty of local life. 

Tune in to hear a sermon from a voice that speaks truth in the spaces that matter most. 

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Omari and Abby Head, Culinary Entrepreneurs
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sit down, get comfy, and listen in. The Wise Molly Lama is ready to read your cards. The first card she pulls is The Fool. She pauses dramatically. “I didn’t know you were in this deck!” 

Welcome to 'Episode 14' of The Baylor Line's flagship podcast, The Green Room. 

Host, Jonathon Platt is met with The Wise Molly Lama … I mean … Molly Murchie, a Librarian at the District of Columbia Public Schools during the day, comedian by night. 

Molly’s Baylor adventure begins in the 90s, smoke rises from Mount Carmel, visible from a French classroom window. It was the Branch Davidian. If that wasn’t enough to experience during her undergrad, Murchie was there for the long-awaited fall of the no dancing rule. 

Her story is a journey through the sacred and absurd: rumors, chapel crashes, and campus satire societies – which nobody NoZe about!

Now a regular performer with Washington Improv Theater, Molly participates in improv church, a show where sermons meet sketch and laughter is the spiritual act.

Tune in to hear how Molly Murchie ended up dancing on stage with Conan O'Brien and Adam Sandler while dressed as Mark Twain.

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Craig Nash, Senior Editor, Good Faith Media 
• Omari and Abby Head, Culinary Entrepreneurs
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 'Episode 13' of The Baylor Line's flagship podcast, The Green Room. In this episode, host Jonathon Platt and Lisa Hanna, Head of Public Affairs and Policy Communications at Delta Air Lines, trace a career that began in uncertainty and evolved into a life of purpose and impact. 

By her senior year of college, Lisa was reporting full-time for KWTX – covering wildfires, congressional races, and George W. Bush’s weekends in Crawford. 

We explore Lisa’s experiences of national events such as the Oklahoma City bombing, just a few blocks away from her high school. Covering tragic events, such as 9/11, revealed her risk-taking personality, which would help her become a leading force in a male-dominated field. 

This isn’t just a dive into her career and love for Taylor Swift – it’s a story resilience, identity, and how the events we live through shape the world around us. 

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Molly Murchie, Librarian, District of Columbia Public Schools
• Craig Nash, Senior Editor, Good Faith Media 
• Omari and Abby Head, Culinary Entrepreneurs
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.