Deconstructing Dallas

Former Dallas Cowboys fullback Timmy Newsome reflects on his 9 year pro football career and recent induction to the Black College Football Hall of Fame. Timmy also talks about his success after football in business as well as his quest to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Break music from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.Theme music from bensound.com

This week Shawn and Ryan speak to District 13 City Councilmember Jennifer Staubach Gates. Councilmember Gates currently serves as Chair of the Government Performance and Financial Management Committee, she serves on our city’s Public Safety Committee and she’s been Chair of the Domestic Violence Task Force. You can learn more at http://jenniferstaubachgates.com.Theme music from Bensound.com and break music byKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We're all busy. But Matt Houston is really busy. Matt discusses his roles as Principal of MLH Enterprises, Lecturer at the UNT Dallas School of Business and Interim President of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce. He also gets into his Facebook Live Show 'The Porch.' Shawn and Ryan also talk about Dirk Nowitzki's retirement and Dallas Summer Musicals' Hamilton. Show Theme: Bensound.comBreak Music: Incompetech.com

Ken Malcolmson, President and CEO of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce is this weeks guest. He talks about how the chamber is helping to amplify the cities voice and share their upcoming agenda. Shawn and Ryan also discuss recent media wins for the firm. Intro/Outro: Music Bensound.comBreak Music: Incompetech.com

Jon Killen, DART Boardmember and former SMU Basketball standout is this weeks guest. Ryan has a chance to show the Ponies some love once again and Shawn tries to fight through all the Mustang love. Jon talks about how we started serving out by serving on the Library Board in Dallas before being asked to be a DART Trustee. Ryan tells a story about recent car troubles and Shawn saw his first opera (without doing all of his homework).https://www.dart.orgIntro music:https://www.bensound.comBreak music:https://incompetech.com

The Dallas Fuel, our local Overwatch League team is preparing for their second season. On this episode of Deconstructing Dallas we talk with Mike Rufail, Owner and CEO of Team Envy and the Dallas Fuel. Mike discusses how he started in gaming and how the industry has become big business around the world. All break music from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Deconstructing Dallas Theme https://www.bensound.com/

Veronica Torres joins the show to talk about Hey Chica Summit which started as a wellness conference but turned into a movement for Dallas Latinas. Veronica talks about a difficult period in her life which inspired her to found the summit. Ryan and Shawn also make their Super Bowl predictions.Show open & close theme: bensound.comAll break music: incompetech.com

Richie Butler & Project Unity will host Gospel Goes Classical at the Meyerson Center on February 7th. Pastor Butler discusses this powerful event and Shawn and Ryan discuss the opening of the Texas Legislative session and their trip to Austin for the swearing-in ceremony.

Recapping favorite interviews, guests and moments from 2019 plus a look a head at new year. All that plus an outtake real from Deconstructing Dallas' first year.

This week's guest is Kim L. Peters, Manager, Corporate & Group Relations at VNA's Meals on Wheels. Allyn Media recently participated in a Day of Caring at Meals on Wheels with Kim's help. Ryan and Shawn talk about their previous experience with the program and encourage others to get involved this holiday season.Deconstructing Dallas Theme Music: https://www.bensound.comBreak music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ryan and Shawn discuss the American Heart Association to advocate for polices to address food insecurity in Dallas with Douglass Dunsavage, North Texas Community Advocacy Director.

Young Women's Preparatory Network supports single-gender, college-preparatory, public education, giving young women academic and leadership skills to achieve success. We talk with YWPM CEO Lynn McBee

Donovan Lewis, The Ticket's own from The Norm and D Invasion joined the podcast this week to break down the Dallas Cowboys' season opener vs. the Carolina Panthers. Donovan talks, Dak and Zeke and about how the Cowboys can bounce back from their game one loss.Donovan also talks to the guys about his career path from weekend board operator to hosting a show on one of America's most popular sports talk stations. Break music from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Deconstructing Dallas theme from bensound.com

This week Ryan and Shawn talk parks with Dallas Park Board President Bobby Abtahi. Bobby is an attorney who offices in Oak Cliff and is a former community prosecutor with the City of Dallas. Bobby is a longtime advocate for Fair Park and the Dallas Zoo and is active on Twitter speaking out on issues that are important to him.Shawn and Ryan also talk about the passing of Senator John McCain, a coincidental neighborhood meeting and Ryan’s upcoming anniversary.http://www.rbalawyer.comhttps://twitter.com/BobbyAbtahi Music on this episode:"Tafi Maradi no voice" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Glee Club Polka" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Your Call" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This episode was produced and e

This week's guest is David Taggart, Project Manager of the The Odyssey. The Odyssey is an observation wheel that will stand 500 feet and proposed to be built near the banks of the Trinity River. David talks about what The Odyssey will mean for Dallas, The Cedars and neighborhoods throughout the city.The Odyssey visitors will experience sweeping views of the city on an immersive38-minute voyage, which will feature an engaging multimedia and multisensory journey. The development, located in the Cedars West neighborhood and anchored by the Texas Odyssey, will include pre-flight and post-flight experiences, a secondary experiential attraction and retail components including dining. This seven-acre site will also feature a STEAM education center, an outdoor performance venue and a parking structure Produced by Shawn Williams/Allyn MediaEdited by Ryan Trimble

Shawn and Ryan speak with Bob LaPrelle, CEO of the Museum of the American Railroad. Bob has been involved in museum administration and historic railway preservation for over 30 years. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of the museum since 1988, and oversaw the museum's move from Dallas to Frisco.Ryan gets in an obligatory SMU discussion about an interesting trip and Shawn does the same regarding recent work with Texas A&M. Sponsored by Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center and Walmart.

This week we hear from University of North Texas System Chancellor Lesa Roe who came to UNT Dallas last October from NASA. Chancellor Roe served as first woman Director of NASA Langley Research Center, Manager of the International Space Station (ISS) Research Program at the Johnson Space Center, and worked on 36 Space Shuttle and ISS missions in various leadership roles. Chancellor Roe was Acting Deputy when she left the agency.This week's episode was recorded at the UNT System Studios by UNT System Marketing team. It was edited and produced by C3 Films.University of North Texas System - untsystem.eduChancellor's Scholarship - untsystem.edu/shcolarshipDeconstructing Dallas theme and music by Bensound.com

Effie Dennison, Senior Vice President, Director of Community Development & Corporate Responsibility at Texas Capital Bank is on the latest episode with Shawn and Ryan. Effie discusses Texas Capital Bank's commitment to and experience with investing in Southern Dallas. She specifically talks about investments in the Red Bird development, Trinity Groves, West Dallas and the Mayor's Grow South Investment Fund.Sponsored by SMU (smu.edu) and Buck Brush (buckbrushco.com). Deconstructing Dallas theme by www.bensound.com.Break Music by incompetech.com/music/royalty-free.

This week’s guest is Lindsay Graham host of the American History Tellers podcast by Wondery. Just in time for July 4th, American History Tellers has launched a series called Revolution. The first episode focuses on George Washington. Until recently. Lindsay was a marketing director at SMU. He discusses his time there and his transition to his podcast which debuted at #1 on iTunes in January.https://wondery.com/shows/american-history-tellersIn the introduction segment, Shawn and Ryan discuss an article written in the Dallas Morning News by Professor Pamela Metzger at SMU’s Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center at the Dedman School of Law. https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/opinion/2018/06/29/us-failed-honor-promise-right-counsel-implications-staggeringThis week’s sponsors are Buck Brush – BuckBrushCo.com and the University of North Texas System - UNTSystem.edu.This week’s episode was produced by Andy Chiu and C3Films.Deconstructing Dallas theme by www.bensound.com.Break Music by incompetech.com/music/royalty-

Ryan and Shawn speak to Angela Ross, AT&T Vice President of External Affairs about their new campus redevelopment - AT&T Discovery District. Check out the YouTube video of What AT&T's Discovery District will look like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xta2hMVrV8sRyan and Shawn also talked about the Trump administration's zero tolerance border policy... https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6md1okand Juneteenth....https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2017/06/14/black-texans-turned-states-shameful-slave-legacy-international-celebration-freedomhttps://abc.go.com/shows/blackish/video/most-recent/VDKA4093861Don't forget to wish Ryan a Happy Birthday (June 23rd).