THNX: A Feelgood Podcast

Krystal LaPorte is a criminal defense attorney and voice actor from Chicago, Illinois. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Psycology, and Philosophy from the University of Illinois, then a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center. She has been practicing criminal defense for about 5 years and has voiced over 60 bodies of work in animation and video games. Krystal lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with her beloved pets.

Coltrane Curtis is the Founder and Managing Partner of Team Epiphany, an experiential marketing company in NYC. After growing up in Brooklyn, New York, he graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the VP of Marketing for Marc Ecko Enterprises for 8 years, the editor of Complex Magazine, a founding member of G-Unit apparel, and an MTV/Viacom VJ and TV personality. Coltrane and his wife Lisa founded Team Epiphany in 2004 and live in Brooklyn, New York with their two sons.

Murray Newman was born and raised in Bryan, Texas. He earned his BA in History from Texas A&M University and his law degree from the University of Houston. Following law school, Murray was a prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office for 9 years. After leaving the DA's office, he began practicing criminal defense. He is a legal consultant on the television show Cold Justice and the author of a blog commenting on the criminal justice system in Houston. Murray and his wife live in Houston, Texas with their two sons and various loved animals.

Carol Crittenden is a native Houstonian. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Baylor University and a Master of Arts in Music from Louisiana State University in addition to completing graduate courses in Education. Carole taught elementary music in Houston and Virginia before teaching at the American International School in Budapest, Hungary for 9 years. Upon her return to the United States, she began teaching music in Fort Bend ISD, where she has now been an educator for 19 years. Carol plays both the oboe and English horn and has played both instruments professionally. She currently volunteers in various community orchestras. Carole and her husband Luis make their home in Houston, Texas.

Timothy Tays, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist. He grew up in New Mexico and graduated from Kansas University, where he ran under the direction of Bob Timmons, the legendary running coach. He went on to get a Master's Degree from The University of New Mexico and his PhD from Palo Alto University. After working as a teacher, he pivoted towards psychotherapy, working as a student, intern, resident, and licensed clinical psychologist at Psychological Counseling Services, Ltd. until he opened his own practice. In addition to professional articles and text chapters, he authored Wannabe Distance God: The Thirst, Angst, and Passion of Running in the Chase Pack. Tim currently practices in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he lives with his wife and son.

Rabbi Stuart Federow has been the spiritual leader of Shaar Hashalom, a Synagogue, in Houston, Texas since 1995. He was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri, then earned his undergraduate degree from Brown University before completing his rabbinical studies at Hebrew Union College. Prior to moving to Houston, he led congregations in Mississippi and Southern California. He has taught college classes, can be found answering questions on the radio and internet, and authored a book, Judaism and Christianity: A Contrast. He is the proud father of two daughters and lives in Houston, Texas.

Gene Wu has served in the Texas House of Representatives since 2013 representing District 137. Shortly after he was born in China, he and his family moved to the United States and settled in Texas. He earned his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M, Master's degree from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, and J.D. from South Texas College of Law. Prior to being elected to office, he was a Harris County Prosecutor. Gene, his wife, and their two children live in Houston, Texas.

THNX: A Feelgood Podcast wishes all our guests, listeners, and their families the happiest of holidays and the most wonderful New Year. We hope you get to relax, spend time with family and friends, eat good food, and pay kindness forward. Please enjoy old episodes of THNX until we're back with brand new interviews in January.

Jeff Crosby was born in Idaho and began playing guitar at 15. Two years later, he dropped out of high school and began touring full time, supporting himself by permanently staying on the road. Jeff has released 5 albums and numerous singles and EPs, as well as having two songs featured on Sons of Anarchy. His sound is unique and can best be described as Americana; however, his entire body of work proves impossible to categorize. To ride out the pandemic, he has moved from Los Angeles to Nashville and back to Idaho. Jeff's latest release is Northstar and he has been touring heavily during the latter part of 2021.