Built for This with Brian Briscoe

Earth stewardship...what does that mean?  This storyteller and photographer from Texas is on a mission to share the story of ocean balance, human connection, and seat turtles!  Randy Kerry and his team with The Sea Turle and Us Project have traveled to the waters of Dominica to document this powerful story. 

Bob Condron grew up on farms and ranches in West Texas.  He graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock and began an illustrious sports communications career that would lead him from college athletics to destinations around the world.  During his 30 years with the United States Olympic Committee, Bob told many Olympian stories, and he takes along his Olympic journey in this episode.

Music is what moves people!  Those are the words of Chuck Rhodes, a longtime music industry professional in Nashville, where he has worked with a Who's Who in the music recording industry. Chuck takes us down the road of his record label, promotion, and management career.

University sports communications is what brought him to the Lone Star State in 1995.  A member of the University of North Texas athletics department for more than 30 years, he has seen massive growth in that program and its impact on the community and beyond.  A master networker and people person, Hank Dickenson now helps elevate all that the City of Denton, Texas, has to offer as a member of the...

With a business degree in hand and a potent swing from the tee box, Mike Barnett set out to be a club golf professional.  But, his entrepreneurial spirit would lead him to own several businesses before come home to Denton, Texas, to buy and now franchise one of Denton's iconic burger restaureants since the 1970s.  Mike talks about his journey and his vision ahead.

He started as a radio disc jockey in Ohio.  Made his way eventually to Dallas on the television production side and ended up directing Texas Rangers Baseball telecasts for almost four decades.  He is also an author and has penned some very meaningful books about purpose, faith, and commitment.  Dave Burchett talks about his successful TV directing career and what continues to give him purpose.

She is a massage therapist at heart and became a business owner by accident.  What started as a business in her home in 2009 is now grossing over $1 million annually.  She is a forward-thinking entrepreneur whose grit and determination helped her business overcome a shutdown during the COVID pandemic.  Now, she has her eyes set on expanding her people-first business through franchising.  Amber Bri...

This fantasy adventure novelist knew she wasn't meant to have a desk job when she spent hours daydreaming about places that didn't exist.  Her last day in that setting was one Halloween!  Now, she is two books into a 9-book series with the third book due in 2026.  The series centers around the character, Fynneas Fog.  Author Brooklyn Quintana shares her journey of becoming a writer and the fantasy...

Dr. Kelly Moline, PharmD, went the traditional route of getting a pharmaology degree.  But, she saw some frustrating patterns in traditional pharmacy and is now blending her pharmacy background with functional medicine...a more holistic approach to wellness.  Kelly talks about why she created her own practice, The Moline Method, to specifically help new moms and families in general.

Craig Way made his way from North Carolina to Texas as a college student to study broadcasting at the University of North Texas.  Got his first break in radio by hosting a high school football scoreboard show at KRLD in Dallas.  Now, he can name every high school mascot in the state!  He is the voice of the Texas State Football Championships and University of Texas Longhorns Athletics.

He's a University of North Texas graduate and product of the great Bill Mercer broadcasting class.  An original member of the cast of characters who launched the industry-changing all-sports radio station, KTCK "The Ticket" in Dallas.  George Dunham talks about his love of radio, his family, and his beloved alma mater.

From the football field to the pulpit to a battle three times with cancer....his own, his wife, and his daughter.  Mitch Maher's life journey is one of courage, faith, and restoration.

Art Hains knew early on he wanted to be a sportscaster.  The Missouri native made his way to Southern Methodist University to study journalism, worked at renowned Dallas radio station, KRLD, before making his way back to his home state to call college sports for four decades as well as the Kansas City Chiefs pre- and postgame shows.  Art shares some entertaining stories of his broadcast career as...

Chuck Cooperstein has been the radio play-by-play voice of the NBA Dallas Mavericks for two decades.  The University of Florida graduate started his career in New York City with the iconic telephone sports service, SportsPhone.  He came to KRLD radio in Dallas in 1984, and his career includes extensive sports broadcasting opportunites with play-by-play stints with TCU and the University of Texas f...

Jason Young's life has not always been easy.  Raised by his grandmother, her loss sent him spiraling into addiction.  But, he found a way out to recovery and a fulfilling life.  Now, he spends his days and nights helping others make that same recovery through the faith-based nonprofit organization, Denton Freedom House. Hear his journey of hope, compassion, and fulfillment. Follow Jason on TikTok...

Chris Watts is a former Mayor of Denton, Texas, and is running again for that office in 2026.  He experienced a childhood that included homelessness and family struggle.  But, he overcame those obstacles to earn a college degree, start a business, and serve as a community leader. Chris talks about his journey of faith, redemption, and hope.  

She's a Girl Boss Entrepreneur...a visionary.  Gabriela Camargo-Shirley was born to be a leader.  She is a successful culinary chef, business starter, philanthropist, and overcomer. Hear her journey of transformative power of passion, hard work, and commitment to community.

As Vice President/Director of Athletics at the University of North Texas, Jared Mosley is a leader of more than 300 student-athletes on campus. Jared talks about the challenges in today's intercollegiate athletics landscape that includes Name/Image/Likeness (NIL), the transfer portal, conference alignment, and preparing young people for life ahead. He talks about the importance of success on and o...

Makaila Nichols is an overcomer, entrepreneur, model, Best-Selling author, and anti-bullying advocate.  She began her model runway career in her teens and was the victim of bullying and much more.  Now, in her mid-20s, Makaila talks about the best-selling book she wrote at the age of 18 and about how the hurdles she has faced have shaped her to be the person she is today.

Marjorie Herrera Lewis is a trailblazer.  She was the first female newspaper beat writer for the Dallas Cowboys.  And, she is a book author.  She tells the gripping story of Tylene Wilson, a teacher at a school in Brownwood, Texas, in the 1940s when all the men go off to World War II.  And, there is a movie in the making!

This year (2025) marks the 47th season of broadcasting Dallas Cowboys football for Brad Sham. He is a broadcasting icon who has covered every sport you can imagine.  He has some stories!  And, he gave me my first job in radio in Dallas and has been a mentor to many aspiring young broadcasters who have gone on to great success in their careers.

Brian Briscoe is a senior communications leader with more than 30 years of experience in the public relations industry. His focus has been on developing creative public relations and communications plans, managing crisis communications, and fostering brand/community relations.    Over three decades, Brian has developed strong relationships with local, regional, and national media contacts and corp...

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