Podcast
Fort Worth Roots Podcast
Hosted by Andrew Turner · EN
A Fort Worth podcast about our communities' creators.
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Do you love Fort Worth? Do you want to know what's happening in your backyard? Then this podcast was made for you!
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It starts in the place where the west begins, Fort Worth Texas. This interview style podcast is centered around meeting the people who make our city unique.
On this podcast you'll hear from a ton of local musicians, a fist full of artist from your area, and a few of our communities most influential people.
For questions, comments, or to tell us who you think should be our next guest, email us at media@fortworthroots.com
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Episode #449 Michael Crain
May 2600:30:23Tap to summarizeWhat's the latest with Michael Crain and the future of Cowtown. This description is being left a little bare to avoid automated responses. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Episode #448 Nore Davis
May 2500:28:58Tap to summarizeWe had the opportunity to interview Nore Davis! He began performing stand-up comedy as a teenager and has become a well-respected name on the New York comedy circuit. Davis is known for his sharp wit, emotional honesty, and insightful storytelling that often blends humor with themes of healing, family, identity, grief, and self-discovery. Go check out his newest special on YouTube "Generational Curse". Nore, thank you for giving us some of your time. Don't be a stranger!
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Episode #447 Billy Sorrells
May 2501:40:55Tap to summarizeBilly Sorrells is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, filmmaker, and digital content creator. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and raised in Houston, Texas.
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Episode #446 Detective Tony Godwin
May 2502:06:44Tap to summarizeThe new A&E documentary series follows Detective Tony Godwin, a 30-year veteran investigator and leading expert in online child exploitation cases. As part of the North Texas-based internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, Godwin and his team work to uncover predators operating online and stop them before they can harm children. Thank you Tony and thank you to all of the men and women in blue!
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Episode 446 "Integrated Intelligence for Capital Allocators: Tech-Enabled Marketing" March GBR Panel
Mar 1600:46:52Tap to summarizeFor more information on GBR and how to attend future events, please visit: www.godblessretirement.com Our monthly gatherings aim to offer an informational and positional advantage for attendees, whether de-risking investments or servicing deals. Our events are free, thanks to our strategic partners. Monthly topical gatherings were prompted by a joint family office relationship to meet regional lenders, which has since extended to professionals in service of capital. We invite you to the next topical session.
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Episode 445 "Fort Worth Economic Outlook 2026" February's GBR Panel
Feb 2200:31:06Tap to summarizeFor more information on GBR and how to attend future events, please visit: www.godblessretirement.com Our monthly gatherings aim to offer an informational and positional advantage for attendees, whether de-risking investments or servicing deals. Our events are free, thanks to our strategic partners. Monthly topical gatherings were prompted by a joint family office relationship to meet regional lenders, which has since extended to professionals in service of capital. We invite you to the next topical session.
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Episode #444 "Pull For Kids" Ron Onyon with CASA of Tarrant County
Feb 1100:31:42Tap to summarizeYou are here by formally invited to attend! Join us Friday, March 6, 2026 at Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch for the 10th Annual Pull for Kids Clay Shoot, benefiting CASA of Tarrant County. Shoot. Sponsor. Support. Change a child’s future—one pull at a time. 👉 Register: casaclayshoot.org Our guest today is a local with a big heart for helping our communities youth. Ron Onyon sat down with Fort Worth Roots to tell his story and why CASA of Tarrant County is important to him.
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Episode 443 "AI Infrastructure & Capital Strategy" w/ Brandon Chicotsky, Ph.D., Texas Senator Tan Parker, John Nichols, and Chase Friedman.
Jan 1601:15:26Tap to summarizeEpisode 443 "AI Infrastructure & Capital Strategy" w/ Brandon Chicotsky, Ph.D., Texas Senator Tan Parker, John Nichols, and Chase Friedman. For more information on GBR and how to attend future events, please visit: www.godblessretirement.com Our monthly gatherings aim to offer an informational and positional advantage for attendees, whether de-risking investments or servicing deals. Our events are free, thanks to our strategic partners. Monthly topical gatherings were prompted by a joint family office relationship to meet regional lenders, which has since extended to professionals in service of capital. We invite you to the next topical session. Previously serving in the Texas House, Tan held leading committee roles on policy matters vital to our state. His leadership was instrumental in the unanimous election by his colleagues as chair of the House Republican Caucus during the 84th and 85th legislative sessions. Tan’s legislative success touches a broad range of issues facing Texans and serves as a reflection of open dialogue with his constituency. His legislative accomplishments represent his extensive work fostering Texas’ economic vitality and protecting our most vulnerable. Tan graduated from the University of Dallas and earned a Master’s degree from the London School of Economics before building a distinguished private sector career in technology and private equity. He also created the book, Making Government Work. Tan Parker is a businessman, who grew up in North Texas working in his family’s restaurants while volunteering in his community. He married his college sweetheart, Beth, and they moved to Flower Mound, raising their daughters, Lauren and Ashley. While family comes first, Tan considers working for the betterment of Texas the highest honor of his professional life. The bedrock of his service is exemplified through passionate advocacy for community and fighting for common-sense, conservative policies that strengthen Texas’s prosperity. John Nichols is a recognized leader in artificial intelligence and innovation, currently serving as the Technology Lead for AI & Innovation within EY’s Government & Public Sector (GPS) practice. Passionate about helping public institutions navigate the complexities of digital transformation, John works closely with city governments, state agencies, and public education systems to drive meaningful change through emerging technologies. He has played a key role in developing responsible AI frameworks, advancing the adoption of AI/ML in secure environments, and modernizing infrastructure with cloud-native, compliant solutions. John’s work is grounded in a deep commitment to public service and innovation, especially in his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas. He partners with leaders across government and education to ensure technology is applied in ways that are ethical, scalable, and inclusive. Whether collaborating with CIOs, economic development teams, or innovation labs, John brings a people-first approach rooted in trust, empathy, and a long-term vision for impact. He has spoken on AI at national forums, led executive conversations with state leaders, and partnered with organizations including the White House, Microsoft, and AAAE. John also serves on the board of the Keller Education Foundation and is a strong advocate for AI literacy in underserved communities. At the heart of it all, John is a community builder. He believes the most powerful innovations are those shaped by the needs of the people they serve and he works every day to make that belief real. Chase Friedman is Managing Partner at Alpine Anchor, an AI automation platform making enterprise capabilities accessible to SMBs. With 10 years in sales and solution architecting, he combines technical expertise and business acumen, rapidly architecting solutions. Previously spending weeks building integrations at Venn Technology, he now delivers them in hours. His philosophy: click to deploy, not code—enabling businesses to scale operations without scaling headcount.
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Episode 442 "State of the City 2025" w/Allison Docker, Jay Chapa, Kelly Porter, and Mattie Parker
Oct 2200:53:43Tap to summarizeStories come to life in Fort Worth! That was the underlying theme of this years State of the City event. Fort Worth Roots was honored to attend and get a chance to record with some of Cowtown's best. Up first we have Allison Docker with Fort Worth Green Space Champion. Next, Fort Worth City Manager Jay Chapa. Our third recording is with Kelly Porter, Assistant Director of Regional Transportation Planning & Innovation. To close the episode out and talk about some of the things she covered in her speech is Mayor Mattie Parker! Special thanks to everyone that made space for Fort Worth Roots so that we could be part of this special day. Follow along to see what else the Fort Worth Chamber is up to on Instagram @ftwchamber Find information about the city of Fort Worth online at: www.fortworthtexas.gov See the full video of the event with this link : https://youtu.be/rBczPI0nszk?si=w6I894kdjnPaN3D_
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Episode 441 w/ Erik Lavigne
Oct 2201:00:15Tap to summarizeMeet Erik Lavigne, the creator of Two Cops One Donut! They're not just talking about the problems, they're bridging the gap between the police and the communities they serve. Find them on Instagram @twocops_onedonut. The podcast streams on multiple platforms so simply search it by name or go to the web page: twocopsonedonut.com To suggest our next guest or to talk to us about getting your business/organization involved with Fort Worth Roots, email us at: media@fortworthroots.com
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