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Every child deserves someone in their corner. This morning on The Big Frank Show, we’re joined by Clarissa Mora, the new CEO of CASA of the Coastal Bend , and Arlas Blackwell, Marketing and Recruitment Manager. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, and these volunteers speak up for children in our community who have experienced abuse or neglect and are in foster care. Clarissa has spe...

Comedian Bert Kreischer joins Big Frank ahead of his Permission to Party Tour stop at Selena Auditorium in Corpus Christi on October 22nd ! We're talking about everything from Bert's hilarious Kool-Aid obsession (and that giant YETI jug!) to how a Corpus Christi Hooks baseball cap started his minor league baseball cap collection. Bert shares what he's having the most fun with on his latest tour, e...

It’s Tuesday on The Big Frank Show, and we’ve got plenty to talk about. Yellowstone is making its mark on baby names, so we’ll find out which cowboy-inspired names are showing up at the hospital. Lab-made meat is apparently a real thing now, and I’ve got some thoughts. Also, someone asked AI to list the top BBQ joints in Texas, and let’s just say it didn’t pass the smoke test. Plus, it’s Free Appl...

Welcome to the Big Frank Show for Monday, October 12, 2026. It’s National Farmers Day, so thank a farmer today. They were up before the rooster so you could have breakfast. Halloween is 19 days away, so start hiding the candy from yourself now. On today’s show, the Texans finally found the win column, but the Longhorns and Aggies had rough Saturdays. My Javelinas, though, took care of business. Co...

The Big Frank Show keeps the 4-H Week celebration going with Braelyn Matthews of San Patricio County 4-H . Braelyn is a junior at Sinton High School, a member of the county 4-H council, and a 4-H Ambassador. She shows steers, lambs, and pigs, and she also competes on the livestock judging team, so she’s got her hands full and wouldn’t have it any other way. We talk about her show experience, the l...

National 4-H Week continues on the Big Frank Show , and this time I'm visiting with Mariah Delk , a member of Laguna 4-H in Nueces County and a sophomore at King High School. Mariah shows swine and rabbits, which means she knows a thing or two about early mornings, patience, and what a pig can do to a perfectly good plan. But the animals are only part of the story. We talk about what 4-H has taugh...

It's National 4-H Week, and I've got two young folks who remind me why I'm proud to call Texas home. And proud to have kids in the 4-H program! Heidi Liska is the Live Oak County 4-H Council President. Kate Harmon is a Texas Livestock Youth Ambassador. Both of them got their start the way a lot of us did, with a project, a lot of early mornings, and a county full of people who showed up to cheer t...

This episode of The Big Frank Show , I am joined by David Irizarry , CEO of Corpus Christi Medical Center and this year's chairman of the American Heart Association Coastal Bend Heart Walk , joins me for a conversation that matters to every family in South Texas. We talk about why the Heart Walk means so much to our community, why Hands-Only CPR can be the difference between life and death, and ho...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE : Big Frank sits down with Barbara Canales of the Ready or Not Foundation to talk "Best Dressed: A Western Hollywood Evening" happening on Sept 19 at the Ortiz Center. Legendary designer MANUEL, the "Rhinestone Rembrandt," brings his iconic state-jacket collection to Corpus Christi, honoring Dr. Will Parsons and raising funds for pediatric brain cancer research. Fashion. Art. Americ...

This epidode of the show show, I'm talking with Brian Devaney and Grace Gonzales from The Miracle League of Corpus Christi to talk about their " Toughest Mile " Fundraiser! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 10th at Salinas Park. This is a fun (and yes, grueling) obstacle-style event featuring burpee broad jumps, high knees, bear crawls, lunges and a run to the finish. It'll test you, but i...

COASTAL BEND BLOOD CENTER — NEED FOR LIFE BLOOD DRIVE Here’s something big to put on your radar. The Coastal Bend Blood Center provides blood products to medical facilities across 10 counties in South Texas, and every donation matters. One blood donation can help save up to three lives. That is huge. And coming up this Saturday, August 29th, it’s the annual Need for Life Blood Drive at Cavender’s...

Monday, July 27, 2026 - Available on iHeartRadio It's National Chicken Finger Day, which is just a reminder that some of us never emotionally moved past the kids' menu. But today's show is also tackling some serious South Texas issues alongside the fun and ridiculous—because that's what Monday in the Coastal Bend looks like. Water Alert: The Nueces River is rising, and officials in Live Oak County...

Water, weather, community recognition, back-to-school prep, and some surprisingly good news about your morning coffee—it's all on the agenda today. We're tracking the rising Frio River near Tilden as folks keep close watch on water levels. Rockport is getting some well-deserved recognition that has the whole community buzzing. Robstown is hosting a back-to-school event to help families prepare for...

Today is a special one. It's my birthday, and it's also my 30th anniversary on Corpus Christi radio. Three decades. Since July 20, 1996, I've been cracking the mic here in the Coastal Bend, and I can honestly say this community has given me more than I could ever imagine. From morning shows to community events to covering the stories that matter to South Texas, it's been an incredible 30 years. Th...

🐄 Cow Appreciation Day - As someone who enjoys burgers, steaks, tacos, barbecue, I am very appreciative  🧀  National Macaroni & Cheese Day - Who doesn't love this?!  ⏳ 55 Days Until Labor Day - The unofficial end of summer countdown is on 📏 History Lesson - July 14, 1868: The tape measure was invented.  🥊  Happy Birthday Conor McGregor - UFC star turns 38 today 💰  Feeling Lucky? - Mega M...

🌭 National Beans 'N' Franks Day - Which sounds less like a holiday and more like something your dad made when he didn't feel like going to the store 🏈 46 Days Until High School Football - Not that anyone is counting... except every coach, player, band director, drill team, parent, and concession stand volunteer in the state 🍺 History Lesson - July 13, 1568: The Dean of Saint Paul's Cathedral in...

From Amish Dairy Farm to Bull Riding Champion: Marcus Mast's Unlikely Journey to the Top The Professional Bull Riders Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals are coming to Corpus Christi this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Hilliard Center Arena, and we sit down with one of the sport's most compelling figures: 2025 Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Champion Marcus Mast, who's chasing his second ti...

BigFrankShow2GO: "Panic Pouches, Birthday Slang & Why Your Office Might Be Making You Sick" Thursday, April 23, 2026 - Available on iHeartRadio Today's show is all about the quirks of modern life—from generational divides to unexpected science, mental health tools that actually work, and why that "free money" from your tax refund deserves a strategy. You're Officially Over 30 If ... A painfull...

BigFrankShow2GO: "Gamers As Air Traffic Controllers & Taylor Swift Should Represent Earth to Aliens" Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - Available on iHeartRadio Sometimes the best conversations happen when we stop talking about the news and start talking about us: how we work, what we want, and why we do the weird things we do. Today's show dives into the quirks of modern life, career surprises, and sc...

From 3rd Grade to Leaders: How 4-H Shaped Two George West Seniors National 4-H Week Special - Available on iHeartRadio During National 4-H Week, we sit down with two outstanding young leaders from Live Oak County who embody everything the 4-H program stands for. Camarron Guerrero and Jenna Lee, both seniors at George West High School, share their transformative journey through 4-H and how the orga...

It's National 4-H Week , taking place through Saturday, October 11th. The theme for 2025 is "Beyond Ready," focusing on how 4-H programs equip young people with the skills and experiences needed for future success in college, careers, and life. Our 7th grade son, Archer , joined me to talk about his experience as a 4-H member, and share his enthusiasm for the organization. Archer was recently reco...

Six Years After His Heart Attack, Terry Schade's Message Could Save Your Life Available on iHeartRadio  This Saturday, the Coastal Bend Heart Walk takes place at Whataburger Field—and it's more than just a walk. It's a powerful movement to fight heart disease and stroke while raising critical funds for the American Heart Association. You can form a team with coworkers, family, or friends, or walk...

In an emergency, seconds matter. The San Patricio County Emergency Management Coordinator and Fire Marshall, Chief Scott Marion, joins us to explain the game-changing Reverse Alert Notification System that's transforming how coastal bend residents receive life-saving emergency information. Why the Change from Code Red : Chief Marion breaks down why San Patricio County, along with Aransas and Refug...

Dustin Lynch Brings the Club Show Experience to Corpus Christi Multi-platinum country star Dustin Lynch sits down with Big Frank ahead of his special postgame concert Thursday night at Whataburger Field, presented by Thomas J. Henry Law. This isn't your typical stadium show—Lynch discusses his unique "Club Show" format and what makes these intimate performances different from his larger arena tour...

BigFrankShow2GO: "Cowboys Trade Shocker, Cracker Barrel Logo Revolt & Why Gmail Passwords Are Like High School Relationships" Friday, August 29, 2025 - Labor Day Weekend Edition - Available on iHeartRadio Labor Day Weekend is officially here! It's National Lemon Juice Day, we're 63 days from Halloween, and on this date in 1966, The Beatles played their final concert. Plus, Friday Night Lights...