The Wake Up Call with Benji Snead Podcast

Benji Snead is joined by the CEO of Workforce Solutions South Plains Dr. Ben Alexander. Ben talks about how Workforce Solutions serves local job seekers, employers, and child care functions and how they assist with employee training programs.

Local entreprenuer Georgia Benton joins Benji Snead on The Wake Up Call for this episode. Georgia talks about her buisness Colbert's General Store and gives her takes on downtown development and the Student Housing Project.

Jeremy Snead joined the show to talk about making the music video for "Dear Eloise" from Blackwater Draw and what the song means and where the origin comes from for the video and song.

JR Ferguson joined the show to talk about his history in the roofing business and Data Centers coming to Lubbock.,

The 806er joined the show to talk about how he got to Lubbock, what he does as the 806er, how he gets his information and working with social media.  He and Benji also talk about Data Centers and working in the modern media.

Benji Snead is joined by Grace Shoop, who is is a Lubbock native that was the third runner-up in the Miss Texas Pageant. Grace talks about her background, her experience in the pageant, what goes into her community service initiative Live Out L.O.U.D, and what perspective she has on a younger generation.

Casey Doyle with Casey Carpet One joins The Wake Up Call with Benji Snead for this episode to talk about his involvement with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Lubbock. He also discusses his company's brand, his business philosophy, his life story, and his perspective on life.

Benji Snead visits with Lubbock mayor Mark McBrayer to talk about the city's upcoming public meet regarding data centers and what the public needs to know about this meeting. Mayor McBrayer discusses the city's process of accepting or rejecting data center propositions, how the city can address the public's concerns, what to expect with 4th on Broadway, and he gives his thoughts on turnout in the...

Benji Snead is joined by Jordan Wheatley to get Jordan's thoughts on data centers, their potential impact on Lubbock, how housing development is doing in Lubbock, and in which directions the city is growing. Jordan recaps the Parade of Homes and gives an update on his recovery from a life-threatening injury.

Benji Snead is joined by Lubbock County Sheriff Kelly Rowe for this edition of The Wake Up Call. Sheriff Rowe shares what he wants in the county budget for the Sheriff's Office, why he's concerned about his officers being inadequately compensated, and why there is a struggle to fund public safety in the county.

Benji Snead is joined by Lubbock native Morris Wilkes, a prominent figure who served as George W. Bush's lead advance representative during Bush's presidency. Morris shares his stories of working with the Bush administration and shares his thoughts on the biggest issues facing politics and society.

Benji Snead chats with Carpet Tech's Melinda Pharies, who is also a former Lady Raider Basketball player. Melinda shares her memories of playing for Marsha Sharp, what she thinks about the current landscape of college athletics, and her opinions on different issues facing Lubbock.

Benji Snead invites Lubbock county commissioner for Precinct 1 Mike Dalby to the studios to discuss the Lubbock County Expo Center lease approval, why Mike voted against approving the lease, and what citizens need to about this development in the project.

Benji Snead chats with Masked Rider Capital's Brooke Hobgood. Brook talks about her background in the medical field, what it's like to work in the private equity investment business, and what their relationship is like with the community.

Benji Snead is joined by local restaurant owner Cameron West. Cameron talks about owning multiple restaurants, what it's like to work in the food industry, and how downtown development in Lubbock has impacted his businesses.

Benji Snead talks with Boyd Goodloe, candidate for the Lubbock City Council - District 4 seat, for this episode. Boyd shares his story, what makes him different from the other candidates, and what he wants to accomplish if he's elected into office. Boyd also gives his opinions and takes on an array of Lubbock-based issues, like if he's for the no-new-revenue rate, why taxes are too high, if the ci...

Benji Snead is joined by Kevin Jewell with French Brothers Homes. Kevin talks about why his business wants to come to Lubbock, what he has observed with the Lubbock market, what's trending in homebuilding and what buyers want. Kevin also previews his involvement of next year's Parade of Homes and shares differences between the Lubbock market and New Mexico market.

Benji Snead talks with Republican candidate for Texas' 19th Congressional District seat Tom Sell. Benji asks Tom about what he learned from the primary runoff, what do voters want addressed in the district, and if the region has a good approach to data centers. Tom dives into the agricultural issues for District 19 and shares what he would like to see in legislation for farmers, if he approved of...

Benji Snead is joined by former mayor of Lubbock Mark McDougal and CEO of Western Bank Dan Odom. The three talk through a wide variety of topics and issues in Lubbock, including the economy, energy and electricity rates, and the atmosphere of downtown Lubbock. Dan also talks about his bank's impact on the community and how he stays involved in Lubbock.

Benji Snead talks with retired local banker Barry Orr to discuss Barry's background, how banking has changed over the years, and his philosophy in banking. Barry also shares his outlook for Lubbock, his thoughts on impact fees, and what he took from his time with the Lubbock Economic Development Association.

Benji Snead chats with Bill Curnow, who is a candidate for the Lubbock City Council - District 4 special election. Bill talks about why he is running, his background in cyber security, what issues need to be addressed in District 4, and his vision for Lubbock. Bill also gives his takes on road bonds vs. impact fees, how the city has invested into downtown, if he's for data centers, and how growth...

Benji Snead moderates a debate between two candidates for the Lubbock City Council - District 4 special election, Tim Green and Gary Boren. In this debate, Tim and Gary share what they think about public safety in the city, the general issues facing their district, and if they are in favor of data centers. They also give their takes on tax increases, if they are road bonds or impact fees, if they...

Benji Snead sits down with Jack Todd of the Lubbock Professional Firefighters Association and Fire Marshal's office. Jack talks about the association's role in representing firefighters, how they're involved politically, and how they support the community of Lubbock.

Benji Snead is joined in the studio by Trey Strong, a Lubbock Cooper ISD board of trustee and homebuilder with the Lubbock Parade of Homes. Trey shares what's going on out at LCISD, including new zoning for the district, and what to look out for in this year's Parade of Homes.

Benji Snead sits down and chats with Howard Thrash of H.G. Thrash Clothier. Benji and Howard discuss the fashion business, what's trending in men's fashion, and why men are not dressing up as much anymore. Howard also gives his thoughts on an array of issues facing the city of Lubbock.