Fearless

Emily Jones McCoy has seen quite a bit in her decade-plus as a sideline reporter for the Texas Rangers, but this Texas Tech grad is just a West Texas girl at heart. The wife and mom of two finds herself now in a season of transition, from the broadcast booth and television studio, to adventures beyond the baseball diamond. Listen to Fearless on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/fearlesstexastechpodcast [https://linktr.ee/fearlesstexastechpodcast] Listen to Emily's podcast, The Mom Game here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1i3k7Spo21tLaLa1EGhCyO?si=9ce9b3e6d6fb49b0 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1i3k7Spo21tLaLa1EGhCyO?si=9ce9b3e6d6fb49b0]   :05 - Introduction 3:23 - Reliving the 2023 Rangers season that ended in a World Series victory 9:00 - Work-Life Balance & Motherhood: Emily Jones' Reality 14:20 - Amid a changing landscape of sports, Emily is looking to spend more time with her family and taking a step back from her reporting role. 18:20 - What led to Emily's decision to attend Texas Tech and the KCBD-TV experience that launched her broadcast career. 22:15 - Taylor shares an insightful phone call with Emily from yers ago. 25:49 - Emily's Best Piece of Advice: The Importance of Authenticity 31:00 - Conclusion

Brandon Weaver's adventures across the country are well documented in his podcast, The Tinstreamer, and is featured in immersive storytelling as a freelance writer for a variety of publications. In what he calls his writing career 2.0, Brandon has rediscovered his passion for the outdoors through his friendship with Texas Tech professor Jerod Foster as he finds himself along for the ride in some of Texas Tech's most unique student experiences.   Listen to The Tinstreamer Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hx2q4RTwx4xLt3vuvtO0D?si=17938c85b2b8409f [https://open.spotify.com/show/1hx2q4RTwx4xLt3vuvtO0D?si=17938c85b2b8409f]   Learn more about the College of Media & Communication here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/ [https://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/]   Listen to Shifting Gears, featuring Adventure Media 2023 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5m0qfl8oZIqHYr0vo6HpuX?si=b4e0420118ba40c6 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5m0qfl8oZIqHYr0vo6HpuX?si=b4e0420118ba40c6]   Introduction- What are we doing in Post, Texas?   5:40 Where did Brandon's love for the outdoors come from?   6:30 How a wildlife refuge in Muleshoe, Texas, became the birthplace of one of Brandon Weaver's most important friendships.   9:50 The Great Plains Project was a cross-country venture from the Mexico to Canada border. Where the idea came from and how it became a course for Texas Tech students.   16:40 What Brandon, Jerod and COMC students have learned through the years with experiential learning opportunities like the Great Plains Project and Adventure Media.   25:54 The unique challenges the Great Plains Project posed and how Brandon overcame them.   30:06 What role did yoga and squats play in keeping Brandon on the bike for the 3-week Great Plains Project trip.   38:21 Adventure Media was the spark that relaunched what Brandon calls his writing career 2.0   52:49 What makes Brandon hopeful about the future of higher education and Texas Tech.

Cleto Cordero is a founding member of the band Flatland Cavalry, a Midland native and a proud Red Raider. From performing on campus and at Lubbock's own Blue Light to some of the most iconic venues across the country, this group of humble people is soaring to new heights.   Introduction   2:21 Cleto reflects on where it all started for him and his band and how far they've come to return and perform at the iconic Buddy Holly Hall.   3:15 His dad's advice about fame and remaining humble despite success.   4:10 The cost of our dreams and the what it requires of ourselves and our people.   5:55 Scott Faris joins Flatland Cavalry on stage for part of their performance. The importance of celebrating the people who have been part of your journey from the beginning.   7:24 The band returned to the birthplace of Flatland Cavalry and where the newly released single Three Car Garage was written.   13:11 The importance of sharing your gifts with others.   14:26 Cleto's dream to create a non-profit foundation and what he plans to do to give back.   16:01 More wisdom from Cleto's dad and why his influence and support is so important to the songwriter and musician.   19:29 Cleto's one-of-a-kind custom Texas Tech leather boots. The story of where they come from and how he came to own them.   21:15 Taylor surprises Cleto with a recovered photo of him as a student at Texas Tech.   23:23 Where does Flatland Cavalry want go when they return to Lubbock?

Texas Tech made history when it announced the opening of its School of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. Now, two years later, the first graduating class is in it's final year of clinical rotations. Join these students as they experience the joys and challenges of each rotation.   Listen to Fearless on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/fearlesstexastechpodcast [https://linktr.ee/fearlesstexastechpodcast]   Follow us on social media and check out our YouTube playlist for special Fearless content! Instagram: @TexasTech Facebook: Texas Tech University X: @TexasTech Threads: @TexasTech   Interested in learning more about the $10K degree plan? Learn more here: 10K Degree plan: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/online/DFW/programs/10K/ [https://www.depts.ttu.edu/online/DFW/programs/10K/]   From Texas Tech University, we bring your Fearless. It’s a podcast that features the untold stories of the school we love so dearly. Fearless is produced by the Texas Tech Office of Marketing & Communications.

He's a dad, a husband, a lover of the outdoors and he leads our Red Raider Basketball program. Head Coach Grant McCasland and his wife Cece have long dreamed of returning to the her alma mater and the place that has been foundational in his basketball coaching career. Now, "Coach Mac" and his family are loving Lubbock and giving back to the place where it all started for them.   Introduction   1:00 Building a culture around community and the importance of relationships within the program.   2:30 How relationships between coaches, families and players makes a difference in the locker room and on the court.   3:30 Grant's wife Cece is a former student-athlete for Red Raider soccer and what inspired his journey to start in Lubbock.   6:00 Grant and Cece's kids are responding well to their new life and home in Lubbock, enjoying the community that rallies for Red Raider basketball.   9:00 Who is more competitive in pickleball between Grant and Cece?   10:00 How Grant finds balance in his life to be more than a great basketball coach and the importance of family in that dynamic.   15:00 The men's basketball team attempted an on-field run on and pregame rehearsal. Why school spirit and appreciation for Texas Tech history matters to coach and the program.   19:00 When he's not coaching basketball, Grant loves to be outdoors with his kids. What does he do in his spare time?