พอดคาสท์ Big City ชั้นนำ (2024)

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53. Bonnie Prosser Elder and David Zammiello, San Antonio Charter Review Commission 43:00

10h ago43:00

43:00

Today's guests are Bonnie Prosser Elder and David Zammiello, the volunteer co-chairs of Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s 15-member Charter Review Commission, formed last November to explore amendments to the city charter for voters to consider on the Nov. 5 ballot.โดย Bob Rivard

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - A week is a long time in football... 1:43:46

6d ago1:43:46

1:43:46

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52. Joe Holley on Power: How the Electric Co-Op Movement Energized the Lone Star State 32:22

7d ago32:22

32:22

This week’s guest is Joe Holley, a longtime Texas journalist and the author of a new book titled “Power: How the Electric Co-Op Movement Energized the Lone Star State.” Power is a book that anyone who cares about Texas history and the state’s development will want to read, and Joe will be a featured author at this year’s San Antonio Book Festival a…

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - High Performance Podcast 1:24:53

10d ago1:24:53

1:24:53

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51. Cat Dizon at the Helm of San Antonio’s Accredited Investor Community 38:59

14d ago38:59

38:59

San Antonio entrepreneurs and startups often find themselves meeting with Cat Dizon, the chief operating officer at venture capital firm Active Capital and the chairwoman of the Geekdom board. The former senior Rackspace executive is the gatekeeper to San Antonio's leading seed fund, and is always on the lookout for young, promising businesses.…

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - It's still in our ha.... 1:40:05

19d ago1:40:05

1:40:05

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50. Asia Ciaravino: Rediscovering the San Pedro Playhouse 36:51

21d ago36:51

36:51

Innovative interpretations of theatrical classics are creating a buzz in San Antonio at the San Pedro Playhouse under this week's guest, returning CEO Asia Ciaravino, who continues to re-energize the city's oldest performing arts organization. April's performances of "A Midsummer's Night Sueño" suggest this will not be a traditional performance of …

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49. Mark Carmona Addresses San Antonio’s Housing Affordability Needs 47:03

28d ago47:03

47:03

Why is affordable housing in San Antonio everyone's problem? This week’s guest is Mark Carmona, the city of San Antonio’s first Chief Housing Officer, a position created by City Council in 2018 when council members first approved Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s housing initiative. Carmona overees the city’s Strategic Housing Implementation Plan (SHIP), and p…

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - EXTRA TIME! 1:44:21

1M ago1:44:21

1:44:21

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48. Farm to Table Food Sustainability with Mitch Hagney and Elizabeth Johnson 43:34

1M ago43:34

43:34

A special episode on food sustainability in San Antonio from farm to table that revisits two of the first episodes of bigcitysmalltown. Look back with us as food systems activist Mitch Hagney and Chef Elizabeth Johnson discuss the sustainability of food systems and how we can increase access to local, healthy food for the citizens of San Antonio. T…

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - Just how bad is this situation? 1:35:26

1M ago1:35:26

1:35:26

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47. Ileana Gonzalez, Next Generation Leader of Tech Bloc 32:11

1M ago32:11

32:11

How is San Antonio perfectly positioned to blend LatAm culture with an American mindset to attract and retain talent? This week’s guest is Ileana Gonzales, the CEO of Tech Bloc, a position she assumed in 2023. Like a storm in 2015, Tech Bloc’s impact was significant and rapid, and energized the previously unorganized tech community. Gonzales is a G…

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - Is it time to panic? Special guest Rob Tanner 1:25:00

2M ago1:25:00

1:25:00

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46. Maura Bobbitt Aims to Deliver Affordable, Green Burial Services to San Antonians 44:51

2M ago44:51

44:51

Can you afford to die? This week’s guest is Maura Bobbitt, a death rights advocate focused on envisioning a future where our death and grief practices can be individually- and community-focused, radically accepting, environmentally-friendly, and divested from capitalist forces.โดย Bob Rivard

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45. Dr. Jaime Aquino, “Teacher of Teachers,” Uses Inspiration to Lead San Antonio’s Biggest Inner City Public School District 52:55

2M ago52:55

52:55

Governor Greg Abbott and the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature failed to improve public school funding, despite a $33 billion surplus and the high cost of inflation. Listen as this week’s guest, Dr. Jaime Aquino, shares his vision for education as superintendent of the San Antonio Independent School District, the city’s largest inner city pub…

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - Deflection Tactics 1:20:34

2M ago1:20:34

1:20:34

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - It's a uuuge uuuuuge uuuugee game for them 1:33:23

2M ago1:33:23

1:33:23

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44. Veronica Salazar on UTSA and the Future of the Institute of Texan Cultures 40:53

2M ago40:53

40:53

This week’s guest is Veronica Salazar, Executive Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Enterprise Development Officer at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Could UTSA's Institutute of Texan Cultures become the future site of a new Spurs arena? Listen as Veronica Salazar discusses the future of UTSA's presence downtown. The university’s…

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - Postman Pat 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

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43. Humberto G. Garcia and the 'Mustang Miracle' 48:17

2M ago48:17

48:17

This week’s guest is Humberto G. Garcia, a San Antonio attorney, avid golfer, and author of "Mustang Miracle," a book chronicling the inspiring small-town Texas story of five Mexican-American caddies in segregated Del Rio who overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to form the San Felipe Mustangs Golf Team. Overcoming racism, exclusion, and pov…

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - Guillem Balague talks Leicester & Enzo Maresca 59:43

2M ago59:43

59:43

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42. Basura Bash: River Aid takes the lead in San Antonio’s annual anti-litter cleanup 40:21

2M ago40:21

40:21

This week’s guest is Charles Blank, co-founder of the local nonprofit River Aid San Antonio (RASA), the volunteer organization that leads monthly cleanups of litter and dumped materials that perpetually clog and deface San Antonio’s watershed, its network of creeks and the San Antonio River. Saturday, Feb. 17 will mark the 29th anniversary of Basur…

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - Are we 10 points clear? 1:39:39

3M ago1:39:39

1:39:39

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41. A Conversation with Juan Tejeda 50:53

3M ago50:53

50:53

On this episode of bigcitysmalltown with Bob Rivard, Bob is joined by Nicholas Frank, senior arts reporter for the San Antonio Report as they speak with Juan Tejeda, founder of the San Antonio Conjunto Festival. He has published a family memoir centered on the life of his brother Frank Tejeda, former U.S. Marine and decorated Vietnam War vet, state…

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Live, Direct and Mostly Chaos 1:26:20

3M ago1:26:20

1:26:20

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40. Laura Terrill - President and CEO of Planned Parenthood South Texas Protecting Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights 43:14

3M ago43:14

43:14

This week’s guest is Laura Terrill, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood South Texas, a position she assumed last year following the retirement of longtime CEO Jeffrey Hons. Laura joined Planned Parenthood in 2012 as executive director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Orregon in Portland. Before coming to San Antonio, she served as vice presid…

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Fire in the Booth - a Ric Flair announcement. 1:15:01

3M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

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39. Carlos Contreras: How Goodwill San Antonio is Fighting Poverty throughout South Texas 53:22

3M ago53:22

53:22

This week on the bigcitysmalltown podcast, host Bob Rivard welcomes Carlos Contreras, CEO and President of Goodwill Industries in San Antonio. As Carlos shares insights about San Antonio’s economic challenges—with nearly half its population financially insecure—he underscores Goodwill’s mission: lifting individuals above precarious living condition…

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38. Rene Dominguez, TRTF/Velocity TX CEO, Envisions Ambitious Expansion on the Near-East Side in 2024 48:49

3M ago48:49

48:49

The setting is Velocity TX, once a cold storage complex now reimagined by Rene Dominguez and his team at the Texas Research and Technology Foundation (TRTF). They're igniting growth in the city's near East side with a focus on bioscience and healthcare. Dominguez reflects on TRTF's four-decade journey since General McDermott's ambitious vision for …

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - Where did you come from where did you go?! 1:19:27

3M ago1:19:27

1:19:27

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Boom: New Year, Same Leicester 1:28:55

4M ago1:28:55

1:28:55

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37. 23 and me: the year in review and a look ahead to 2024 9:14

4M ago9:14

9:14

bigcitysmalltown will return on January 8th, 2024 with a brand new episode. We extend heartfelt thanks to Graham Weston and his company Western Urban, alongside Geekdom for their unwavering support throughout the year. Our journey has been enriched by the people who contribute daily to San Antonio's progress – you can catch up on all episodes at bi…

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - The 12 Ian Ormondroyds of Christmas 1:16:15

4M ago1:16:15

1:16:15

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36. Uvalde native Fr. Eddy Morales: honored by the US Surgeon General for his extraordinary service to community after the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting. 47:09

4M ago47:09

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On this episode of bigcitysmalltown, host Bob Rivard welcomes Fr. Eddy Morales. On May 24th, 2022, Uvalde was shaken by Texas' deadliest school shooting at Robb Elementary School - 19 students and two teachers perished. In grief's shadow, Father Eddy guided his community through loss with funerals for over half the victims and nurturing healing in …

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - Leicester's playing, having fun.... 1:18:58

4M ago1:18:58

1:18:58

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35. Centro San Antonio Envisions Downtown Revival with Trish DeBerry 47:53

4M ago47:53

47:53

In this episode, host Bob Rivard converses with special guest Trish DeBerry, CEO and President of Centro San Antonio. They discuss the evolution and revitalization of downtown San Antonio, its challenges amid corporate departures and COVID-19 impacts, as well as the future vision for urban development. Key Points Discussed: 1. Centro San Antonio's …

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - Where's everybody gone!? (a podcast about Leicester City) 1:18:02

4M ago1:18:02

1:18:02

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34. Shaping San Antonio's Future: UP Partnership's Dr. Ryan Lugalia-Hollon on SA Higher Education Initative 50:45

5M ago50:45

50:45

In this episode of bigcitysmalltown, host Bob Rivard welcomes Dr. Ryan Lugalia-Hollon - CEO of UP Partnership, a non-profit education advocacy organization in San Antonio. Lugalia-Hollon shares his journey from Chicago to San Antonio, his family background, and the innovative initiatives he's leading to enhance education and community development i…

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - The Boys are Back in Town....(a podcast about Leicester City) 57:45

5M ago57:45

57:45

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - Vardy's finished.....a podcast about Leicester City (with guest Michael Regan) 1:31:24

5M ago1:31:24

1:31:24

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33. Rebuilding Lives Beyond Bars: The FREED Project's Impact in San Antonio with Bria Woods & Iris Dimmick 40:18

5M ago40:18

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Here's a brief show note for the "Big City Small Town" podcast episode: This week's episode of bigcitysmall town" dives into the impactful work of Bria Woods and Iris Dimmick, who collaborated on the FREED project, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of individuals released from Texas state prisons as they reintegrate into society. The project…

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32. Beto Altamirano's Journey from Life on the Border to Startup Co-Founder and the Call for Public Service 51:07

5M ago51:07

51:07

In this episode with bigcitysmalltown, host Bob Rivard welcomes Beto Altamirano, a renowned innovator and entrepreneur hailing from San Antonio, South Texas. Altamirano, widely recognized for his influential role in tech and civic engagement, shares his inspiring journey from his upbringing in the Rio Grande Valley to becoming a pivotal figure in u…

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - The wheels are falling off? (A Podcast about Leicester City) 1:11:11

5M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - "Bullied" off the park by Leeds 1:29:29

5M ago1:29:29

1:29:29

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31. Artful Transformations: Revitalizing San Antonio's Cultural Landscape with Emily Neff, Kelso Director at San Antonio Museum of Art 49:14

6M ago49:14

49:14

In this episode of bigcitysmalltown with Bob Rivard, the conversation delves into the fascinating world of art, culture, and city revitalization with our special guest, Emily Neff, the Kelso director at the San Antonio Museum of Art. Emily's extensive experience as a museum director and curator, combined with her passion for enriching cultural asse…

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30. San Antonio's Growth and Economic Prospects with Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, CEO and President of greater: SATX 43:46

6M ago43:46

43:46

On this episode of bigcitysmall town with Bob Rivard, Bob welcomes Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, the leader of the Greater San Antonio Economic Development Foundation. Jenna Saucedo-Herrera is the CEO and president of greater: SATX, a private, public nonprofit organization dedicated to driving economic growth and attracting quality jobs to San Antonio and…

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Big Strong Leicester Boys - A podcast about a boy who can do anything 1:21:40

6M ago1:21:40

1:21:40

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29. Henry Cisneros’ Vision of San Antonio is One of Unprecedented Economic Growth 50:14

6M ago50:14

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On this epsode ofbigcitysmalltown with Bob Rivard, my guest Henry Cisneros shares the remarkable economic growth and transformation happening in San Antonio, driven by diverse industries and fueled by favorable factors like tax incentives and population influx. Serving as the mayor of San Antonio from 1981 to 1989 and later as the Secretary for Hou…