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Leader of the PAC(K), with Terry Williams, Jr. Oct 03, 2018

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Episode Summary:
In the first episode of Season 3, Houston-native Terry Williams, Jr. shares his story of growing up all over this city, discovering an uncommon interest in sports, and eventually opening up his own gym with a unique format for group exercise, and the motivation behind it.

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Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Scott Benton and Houston-based instrumental artist, BROR.
Artwork by Field of Study.

Episode Thanks:
Special thanks to Terry Williams, Jr. for being a part of this episode!

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Listening & Learning, with Britt Hawthorne Jun 13, 2018

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Episode Summary:
In the Season 2 finale, Houston-based anti-bias, anti-racist educator, and wife of our last guest, Britt Hawthorne, shares her amazing story of growing up in small-town Illinois, learning to embrace and celebrate her blackness in a predominantly white environment, and standing in the gap for anyone who's ever been made to feel "other."

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Production assistance by Salman Virani.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Scott Benton, Cameron Pessarra, and Houston-based instrumental artist, BROR.
Artwork by Field of Study.

Episode Thanks:
Special thanks to Britt Hawthorne for being a part of this episode!

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Rebel, with Shayne Hawthorne May 30, 2018

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Episode Summary:
Shayne Hawthorne, the creative director of Houston hybrid gallery and barber shop, CRWN, shares the story of his life growing up in Illinois as the only child of a single mother, discovering a love for art, getting into trouble with the law, and finding his way as a barber.

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Production assistance by Salman Virani
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Cameron Pessarra, and White Lamb.
Artwork by Field of Study.

Episode Sponsors:
Modern Therapy: Web | Facebook
Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Episode Thanks:
Special thanks to Shayne Hawthorne for being a part of this episode!

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Why Not?, with Alecia Lawyer May 16, 2018

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Episode Summary:
In this episode of The H, Alecia Lawyer, founder of ROCO, shares her story of growing up in a small East Texas town, falling in love with physics, stumbling into an audition at one of the world's most prestigious music schools, and starting the most unique chamber orchestra you've ever heard of.

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Houston born and raised piano prodigy Cameron Pessarra.
Artwork by Field of Study.

Episode Thanks:
Special thanks to Alecia Lawyer for being a part of this episode!

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The Journeyman, with Thomas Csorba May 02, 2018

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Episode Summary:
Houston born and raised singer/songwriter Thomas Csorba tells his story of getting his start in the music industry as a teenager, and the places its led him in the years since.

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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD DAVID RAMIREZ'S MUSIC

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Scott Benton, Cameron Pessarra, and Thomas Csorba.
Artwork by Spindletop Design.

Episode Sponsors:
Modern Therapy: Web | Facebook
Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Episode Thanks:
Special thanks to Thomas, Tyler Richards, Brian Douglas Phillips, Andy Baxter & David Ramirez for being a part of this episode!

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Balancing Act, with Matt Toomey Apr 18, 2018

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Episode Summary:
In this episode of The H, Matt Toomey, founder of Boomtown Coffee, shares his story of growing up in Houston, and balancing life as an entrepreneur, husband and father of four.

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Production Assistance by Salman Virani.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Cameron Pessarra and Houston instrumental artist BROR.
Artwork by Spindletop Design.

Episode Thanks:
Special thanks to Matt Toomey for being a part of this episode!

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The Blue Lotus, with Kevin Durham Apr 04, 2018

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Episode Summary:
Rapper Kevin Durham shares the story of his life growing up in Central Texas as the younger brother to a local rap hero and his own personal journey as an artist.

Also on this episode, the return of our segment on Houston's greatest sports fans, Houston Homers!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD KEVIN'S MUSIC!

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Production assistance by Salman Virani
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Scott Benton, Cameron Pessarra, Untamed Click, and Kevin Durham.
Artwork by Spindletop Design.

Episode Sponsors:
Modern Therapy: Web | Facebook
Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Episode Thanks:
Special thanks to Kevin Durham and Salman Virani for being a part of this episode!

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[ANNOUNCEMENT] Mid-Season Break Mar 28, 2018

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A quick word from Luke Brawner before starting the second half of Season 2!

Credits:

Music by Houston pianist Scott Benton.

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The Patient Hustler, with Basya Benshushan Mar 14, 2018

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Episode Summary:
In this episode of The H, marketing and social media professional and CEO of Pink Cilantro Basya Benshushan shares her story of growing up as one of six kids in the Jewish community of Meyerland in Southwest Houston. Hear about her journey of self-discovery as an artist, entrepreneur, mother and all-around creative force in this city.

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by local instrumentalists Scott Benton, and Cameron Pessarra.
Artwork by Spindletop Design.

Episode Thanks:
Special thanks to Basya, Shelby, Rachel and the entire staff of Pink Cilantro for being a part of this episode!

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Storyteller, with Hunter Atkins Feb 28, 2018

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Episode Summary:
Sports Reporter Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle shares his story of growing up in a privileged family in New York City, discovering a passion for the art of journalism, struggling through unemployment, running from bulls, and the many adventures he's experienced in his life as a journalist.

Also on this episode, hear a sample of one of Luke's other podcasts, Yay! Go, Sports! Check it out on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Scott Benton, Cameron Pessarra and local instrumental artist BROR.
Artwork by Spindletop Design.