This is Richardson

Jason and Tiffany talk with their friends, John and Suzanne Scott. Our thanks to First Baptist Richardson for providing our recording space for this series.

Tiffany Norris talks with Katherine Montgomery, founder and CEO of Tailgating Central/Tailgate Traditions. Our thanks to First Baptist Richardson for providing our recording space for this series.

Listen to the stories from this father/daughter duo and catch a glimpse Richardson, Texas history. Our thanks to First Baptist Richardson for providing our recording space for this series.

Listen to this conversation with Amanda Hill, Principal + Chief Executive Officer of Three Box Strategic Communications . Our thanks to First Baptist Richardson for providing our recording space for this series.

Jason and Tiffany talk with the Weathersbees! Our thanks to First Baptist Richardson for providing our recording space for this series.

We have 5 brand new episodes, a limited-run series starting January 10, and then every Friday through the first week in February. Listen to this episode for the details. Thank you for listening! Jason & Tiffany Norris

We want you to know and appreciate the fact that Richardson is what it is because of the people who live here. But on this episode of the local podcast for Richardson, we have a very important announcement. Tiffany Norris talks with Jason Norris, producer of This is Richardson .

So far, during this worldwide crisis, we've revisited Richardson restaurants and Richardson businesses to see how they're responding and managing the whole situation. We also wanted to revisit our church, First Baptist Richardson, and we really felt like that warranted its own episode. A few months ago, I talked with Ivy Lassiter, the children's pastor at church, and this time I sat down, over Sky...

A couple of episodes back,  we did an update on Richardson restaurants  in light of the COVID-19 situation, so in this episode we wanted to revisit some of the Richardson  places  we’ve talked about in previous episodes. Editor’s Note: This situation is changing day-by-day, so this is the latest from the businesses on the day we’re recording. Check out each place’s website or s...

Tiffany Norris talked with Jeannie Stone, superintendent of Richardson ISD in February before all the things happened in our world and schools moved to at-home learning. In this interview, they talk about the diversity of the district, upcoming goals and initiatives, school ratings, and where in Richardson she likes to go to relax. So I hope you appreciate this interview in a different context now...

I'm Tiffany Norris, and you're listening to This Is Richardson, a podcast that tells the stories of the people and places of Richardson, Texas. This is a strange time right now in the world, so this week we wanted to take a look back at some of the places we've featured on the podcast up to this point and let you know how they're dealing with everything. First up is the restaurants. We've intervie...

I know several people who've been through the Leadership Richardson program, and it's something I've been interested in too. So I was super excited to talk with Kim Quirk. She's the executive director and practically a lifelong resident of Richardson, Texas. Even though I'm not participating any time soon, I enjoyed getting to hear more about Leadership Richardson and what it does for the city. Li...

Yes, things have changed in our city and our world since I talked with Ian Gill. He’s on a mission to make Richardson a singing city. And even though their spring performance has been postponed until we navigate through this crisis, we believe that Richardson will be a singing city. We need music, art, and faith now more than ever. We hope this interview will encourage you and remind you that ther...

I feel like we've been telling a lot of dessert stories lately. I happen to like sweets almost as much as I like coffee, so we tend to get around on the treat circuit in Richardson. Sweet Daze is one of my favorites. We first ventured in for donuts one summer, and we were instant fans. I talked with the owner, Holly Nguyen, to hear a little more about her sweet business. When you get your next cra...

Spring is in the air. At least it is when we're posting this episode, and there's nothing like a bike ride to give you spring fever. I think Woody Smith would agree. He's the president and owner of Richardson Bike Mart, and he has a passion for cycling. And I have to say I learned SO much in this interview—both about cycling and about Richardson. Isn't it cool that we are one of only two Texas cit...

Looking for a laidback, cool space to hang out on date night? Trying to find a quick drive-through option for ice cream? We found it. Tongue in Cheek Ice Cream . It's in a pretty high traffic area, just off of Arapaho. That presents its own set of challenges, as you'll hear from firefighter-turned-entrepreneur Brett Smith, firefighter-turned-entrepreneur. He's serving up some f...

You know by now I love a good cup of coffee. And Clay Eiland takes coffee to a whole new level. He's the owner of Eiland Coffee Roasters here in Richardson, and you might have had a cup of his coffee already if you've eaten somewhere like Ida Claire or shopped at Whole Foods. But you can also go directly to Eiland Coffee Roasters and get an absolutely amazing cup of coffee on-site. Even though I c...

This Is Richardson is local podcast that tells the stories of the people and places of Richardson, Texas. In this episode, we're also telling the stories of the animals of Richardson. Tiffany Norris talks with Noura Jammal, manager of Animal Services for the city of Richardson. Are you an animal lover as well? If you're looking to share that love, please check out one of the shelter's adoptable pe...

The Kids Play Co is an indoor playground in the II Creeks area with free coffee. And if you've listened for any amount of time, you know that I do love coffee. I'm Tiffany Norris, and you're listening to This Is Richardson, a podcast that tells the stories of Richardson, Texas. The Kids Play Co is such a fun, cool place where kids can have parties, attend classes, or just play. The owner Chris Dow...

Whenever you're listening, I can guarantee it's a good time for ice cream. Doesn't matter if it's chilly, rainy, or hot as blazes. If you're in Texas, it could be any of those things—sometimes all in the same week. I think the owners of  Sweet Firefly  would agree. I talked with one of the owners, Patti Otte, about their story of how they got started and what it's like for them doin...

Even national franchises can be local because the owners are part of our community. Tiffany Norris talks with Neetu Goyal, owner of the UPS Store at Coit and Campbell in Richardson, Texas. Do you have a franchise in Richardson, Texas? We would love to hear your story too and hear how you balance the requirements of the franchise with the people in your local community.

We said a couple of episodes back that want to tell more stories of the people of Richardson. Not just places. Not just businesses. But people. So I'd like to introduce you to our friends Andy and Angie Helguson . I'm Tiffany Norris, and you're listening to This Is Richardson , a podcast that tells the stories of Richardson, Texas in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. ThisIsRichardson.com

Have you been to Communion Neighborhood Cooperative? It's a coffee shop. And a co-working space. And a restaurant. And an event venue. And it's much more! Tiffany Norris talks with Communion owners Tim and Amy Kahle and discovers it's a place designed to build community in Richardson. By the way, we recorded this interview in the studio that's inside Communion. If you try it out or use any of thei...

Tiffany Norris talks with her husband Jason Norris, editor and producer of This is Richardson , about the past, present, and future of the podcast.

As we head into the new year, health and fitness resolutions are on the minds of many. So we thought this would be a good time to air our interview with Adrienne Marshall, who is the owner of Pure Barre Richardson. I discovered Pure Barre about five years ago over in Fort Worth, and, since then, it has been my absolute favorite workout. Even though I don't get into the studio as often as I'd like,...