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99. The Last Word - Bexar County Seeks to Expand Mental Health Services—But Will the State Step Up? 3:38

2d ago3:38

3:38

This week’s Last Word commentary examines the growing demand for mental health services in Bexar County—and whether the state will provide the funding needed to meet it. Bob Rivard unpacks the county’s plan to expand in-patient mental health services, why the need for more capacity has been a long-standing issue, and what it will take for Texas law…

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 81 – The M&M Bleed 19:36

3d ago19:36

19:36

We open the bonus show this week by talking about Joel Embiid, and the possibility of him needing yet another knee surgery. Rob feels like he did himself a disservice by playing in the Olympics and that the Sixers need to work with their doctors instead of his to try and get him back on the floor. Plus a listener wants to know if we’re sleeping on …

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Finding Joy in Everyday Life with Mark Clark 22:50

5d ago22:50

22:50

This week Bob connects with his old friend Mark Clark, who shares his journey from pastoring in Canada to his current role in Sacramento. They discuss Mark's transition into writing, the themes of his books, and the importance of finding joy and purpose in a disenchanted world. Mark emphasizes the significance of legacy, the need to reignite passio…

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98. Public School Funding in Texas: What San Antonio’s Business Leaders Want Lawmakers to Fix 36:30

3d ago36:30

36:30

This week’s episode of bigcitysmalltown dives into the urgent conversation surrounding public school funding in Texas. With schools in the San Antonio region reaching a financial breaking point, business leaders are stepping in to advocate for change. Host Bob Rivard is joined by Mario Barrera, a San Antonio attorney and former chairman of the Grea…

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 199 – The Hair Club Mafia 1:07:45

6d ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Rob opens this week’s show from Austin, Texas – as he calls the Texas-Alabama game for Compass Media this week! And we also dive head first into Luka’s debut as an LA Laker, as Rob is still holding out judgement until they face some more serious competition. Rob says it felt like an All-Star game moment at times but Harper feels like it can work wi…

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97. The Last Word - Will Texas Be Ready for the Next Disaster? The Fight Over FEMA 3:59

9d ago3:59

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This week’s Last Word commentary examines the future of FEMA and what it means for Texas as disaster relief policies face increasing political scrutiny. Bob Rivard unpacks the growing debate over federal disaster aid, how FEMA’s role could change under this next administration, and why Texas—prone to hurricanes, wildfires, and extreme weather—has s…

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96. How a Baggage Handler Became One of San Antonio’s Most Iconic Artists 44:05

10d ago44:05

44:05

This week’s episode of bigcitysmalltown takes a look at the humor, storytelling, and resilience behind one of San Antonio’s most recognizable public artists: Gary Sweeney. We’re joined by Gary Sweeney, a visual artist known for his bold, text-based public art, wit-infused commentary, and unconventional career path. From working as a baggage handler…

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 80 – The Wind in His Face 25:28

10d ago25:28

25:28

On the anniversary of the Patriots losing in WILD fashion to the Giants in the Super Bowl, we talk about the craziest endings to games we can remember. Candidates include the Tracy McGrady flurry to beat the Rockets, the Reggie Miller game against the Knicks and Kobe outscoring the Mavericks in just three quarters. And in honor of Jalen Smith weari…

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A Life of Intention with Jeremy & Adrienne Camp 37:43

12d ago37:43

37:43

The road of life is full of twists and turns, but having the right people along for the ride makes all the difference. Jeremy and Adrienne Camp join Bob to chat about the importance of finding safe friendships, embracing creativity as a path to new opportunities, and learning to navigate public life with authenticity. They talk about the beauty of …

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 198 – 11 Is More Than 1 1:04:25

13d ago1:04:25

1:04:25

We open the show with the biggest story in all of sports this week, the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers. Everyone throws out their initial reactions to this huge story, including Rob’s feelings that there were behind-the-scenes factors that played a big part in this trade that no one is discussing, like his entourage, not training with …

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95. The Last Word - San Antonio City Council’s Failed Vote to Fund Abortion Travel 4:59

16d ago4:59

4:59

This week’s Last Word commentary examines the San Antonio City Council’s failed vote on funding abortion travel, a decision that reflects both the city’s political divide and the larger struggle between state and local governance in Texas. Bob Rivard breaks down what happened in the council chambers, why the vote failed, and what it signals for San…

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 197 – Get Us Paid Son 1:05:24

17d ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Rob spent the week in Dubai with NBA legend Michael Cooper, and jokes that it was an amazing place to spend time if he was about 20 years younger. The Lakers are helping UCLA build some hospitals overseas and Rob jokes that Mike made him do all the talking the entire trip. And as we creep in on NBA All-Star weekend, we await to see where Rob will f…

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94. Will the Immigration Crackdown Impact San Antonio? A Legal Expert Weighs In 41:22

17d ago41:22

41:22

This week’s episode of bigcitysmalltown dives into one of the most pressing issues facing San Antonio: the future of immigration policy and how it will impact our community. We’re joined by Claudia Hernandez, an immigration attorney at San Antonio-based firm De Mott, Curtright and Armendáriz (DMCA), to discuss the real consequences of shifting immi…

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Unlocking the Power of Curiosity with Ian Morgan Cron 40:56

19d ago40:56

40:56

Today, Bob is joined by Ian Morgan Cron for an inspiring chat about curiosity, growth, and transformation. They explore the beauty of the 12 steps—not just for those overcoming addiction but for anyone seeking a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Together, they dive into self-reflection, healing relationships, and discovering purpose in everyday …

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93. The Last Word - The Gulf of Neighbors 4:13

23d ago4:13

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This week’s Last Word commentary reflects on the enduring connections between Texas and Mexico through the Gulf of Mexico—a shared space of culture, trade, and history. As the relationship between these neighbors faces new challenges in the next Trump presidency, Bob Rivard explores how the Gulf symbolizes both unity and division. With proposals li…

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92. Meet San Antonio’s New Family-Friendly Art Residency: Parts & Labor 37:33

24d ago37:33

37:33

This week’s episode of bigcitysmalltown spotlights something new in San Antonio’s arts community: a residency program tailored to support artists who are also caregivers. We’re joined by Liz Stehl Kleberg & Meaghan Mitts, the founders of the Parts & Labor Residency, a nonprofit organization in Southtown San Antonio that provides mid-career artists …

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 79 – The Most Bi-Polar Podcast in Sports 26:07

24d ago26:07

26:07

We open up the bonus show this week with a challenge… can Rob and Harper guess the Top 10 in the NBA’s latest MVP ladder? Surprises like Cade Cunningham make the list, and some love for Karl-Anthony Towns who is leading the league in rebounds. We also discuss how guys like Ja Morant can’t receive any regular season awards now that he’s missed too m…

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 196 – Swimming in the Devil’s Pool 1:03:26

26d ago1:03:26

1:03:26

We open the show with news that Rob is headed to Dubai to do an event with the Lakers – even though he has NO idea what he’s supposed to do! Rob says he’s excited to go to Dubai but refuses to go up on the deck of the Burj Khalifa because he hates heights, which spins us into a discussion about bucket list travel destinations. After we settle in, w…

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91. The Last Word - Texas Legislature Opens the 89th Legislative Session 7:20

30d ago7:20

7:20

In this week’s Last Word, Bob Rivard explores the opening of the Texas Legislature’s 89th biennial session, unpacking the pressing issues and political dynamics shaping the state’s future. From the ongoing school voucher debate and public education funding crisis to the challenges of housing, transportation, and water conservation, Bob offers sharp…

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90. Taking Off: What’s Next for San Antonio’s International Airport 41:59

1M ago41:59

41:59

This week’s episode of bigcitysmalltown takes you behind the scenes of one of San Antonio’s most critical infrastructure hubs: the San Antonio International Airport (SAT). We’re joined by Jesus Saenz, Director of Airports for the San Antonio Airport System, to discuss the airport’s record-breaking growth, its expansion plans, and how it’s adapting …

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 78 – Black Robot or White Robot 35:33

1M ago35:33

35:33

As we close in on our 200th episode of the “big” show, we pick Rob’s brain about who he’d want for the 200th show. Show 100 was Bill Walton (RIP) and Rob suggests Dodgers manager Dave Roberts or James Worthy, who Rob though was already on the show. There was also some really interesting audio from Dwight Howard this week who is yet again sounding o…

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Big Shot Bob - Ep 195 - Those Aren't Tide Pods 1:05:31

1M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

The guys are BACK after a very tough week for both Horry and Jenners. Rob was obviously touch-and-go all week with the insane California wildfires. He talks about how he could see them from his house, went several days without power and how he and his wife had to pack the items they felt were irreplaceable in case the worst happened. Thankfully Rob…

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89. The Last Word - 2025: A Big News Year for San Antonio and Texas 7:10

1M ago7:10

7:10

Welcome to the first Last Word in its new standalone format. Every Saturday, Bob delivers his sharp, insightful commentary on life and politics in San Antonio, Texas, and beyond. In this inaugural episode, he dives into what 2025 has in store—from the impact of a second Trump presidency on local immigration and trade to the high-stakes debates unfo…

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88. What’s Ahead for bigcitysmalltown: Telling San Antonio’s Story in 2025 23:38

1M ago23:38

23:38

This week’s episode is a special one as we introduce Cory Ames, the new producer of bigcitysmalltown. Cory is also the founder of Ensemble Texas, a media platform focused on San Antonio’s environment, economy, and culture. Listen as we discuss what’s next for bigcitysmalltown, how local storytelling can help shape the city’s future, and why underst…

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87. VIA's Jeff Arndt Rides off 53:02

1M ago53:02

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This week’s guest is Jeff Arndt, who has served for 13 years as president and CEO of VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio and Bexar County’s public bus system. Listen as Arndt discusses his career at VIA ahead of his retirement, the challenges and victories of public transportation in San Antonio. In this episode of Big City Small Town, we sit dow…

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Big Shot Bob - Shoot Around Ep 77 - What Time Do I Need To Be There 25:56

2M ago25:56

25:56

The bonus show opens with some love for Ja'Kobi Lane, who caught three touchdowns in the USC Bowl win... but we did NOT expect his voice to sound the way it did! Really it's any excuse to bring back the Dutch runner who sounds like Mickey Mouse. We also get a listener question about Toledo rushing the field three times before they actually won thei…

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Big Shot Bob - Ep 194 - This Is What I Do 1:09:09

2M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

We are BACK from the holiday break with the news that Robert Horry is on the HALL OF FAME BALLOT! And while he isn't sure he will get in with a crowded nomination class, the fact that he's officially in the conversation is huge. He tells us how he found out, what the reactions have been from friends and fans and why he believes he deserves to be th…

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86. The State of Cycling in San Antonio 48:37

2M ago48:37

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This week’s guests are Jeffrey Moore, an analyst with the city’s Office of Emergency Management and the founderof the SATX Social Ride held every Tuesday in the city’s urban core, routinely attracting hundreds of local cyclists for an evening ride and social gathering; and Mitchell Keogh, an avid cyclist who leads a community of riders who track th…

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85. Bexar County's Year with David Marquez 51:15

2M ago51:15

51:15

This week’s guest is David Marquez, executive director of Economic and Community Development for Bexar County, a longtime leader in economic development and advanced manufacturing, including cross-border auto manufacturing, for the county. Marquez oversaw the building and funding of the AT&T Arena, now renamed as the Frost Bank Center. Listen as Ma…

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Big Shot Bob - Shoot Around Ep 76 - Slide to the Left, Slide to the Right 24:50

2M ago24:50

24:50

We open the bonus show this week talking about Duke star Cooper Flagg, and what Rob thinks he can become in the NBA as the chatter around his draft stock continues to bubble. Rob is big on Dylon Harper, Ron Harper's son at Rutgers, but he does believe that Flagg will still be a force in the NBA. Duane sends in a question about who we would go with …

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Book Launch Tips and Tricks 28:39

2M ago28:39

28:39

Welcome to the last episode of the 3-part Catching Whimsy series! Bob and Kim discuss the intricacies of launching a book, emphasizing the importance of timing, community engagement, and effective marketing strategies. They explore how authors can build a launch team, utilize social media, and manage pre-sales to create momentum for their book rele…

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Book Launch Tips and Tricks 28:41

2M ago28:41

28:41

Welcome to the last episode of the 3-part Catching Whimsy series! Bob and Kim discuss the intricacies of launching a book, emphasizing the importance of timing, community engagement, and effective marketing strategies. They explore how authors can build a launch team, utilize social media, and manage pre-sales to create momentum for their book rele…

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 193 – I’m Texting That to Dabo 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

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We are closing out our final week of the year with the NBA Cup Final, as the Bucks and Thunder match up in the battle of who-gets-paid. Everyone makes their picks and we take turns bouncing around the NBA trade radar. It runs the gamut from the annual Jimmy Butler trade rumors, to the Lakers adding pieces they might not need, and everyone scratches…

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84. Craig Garnett: Uvalde’s Newspaper Publisher 41:28

2M ago41:28

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This week’s guest is Craig Garnett, the longtime publisher and owner of the Uvalde Leader-News, the daily newspaper in Uvalde, a South Texas town of 15,000 that became national news on May 24, 2022, when 18-year-old Salvador Ramos opened fire in Robb Elementary School, killing 19 young children and two of their teachers, and injuring 17 others. Gar…

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Big Shot Bob - Shoot Around Ep 75 - The Paycheck Tracker 19:10

2M ago19:10

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The Shoot Around starts with Nikola Jokic who said this week that players should get paid LESS for losses to use as motivation. As a fan Jenners doesn't hate the idea, but Rob feels like it's disrespectful because guys take that money with the idea that you're always try to win. We also joke about how funny it would be to have a stat tracker that w…

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Catching Whimsy: Navigating the Editorial Process 20:19

2M ago20:19

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Tune in to part two of this three week series where Bob and Kim are talking shop about the editorial process of publishing. Through the lens of Bob's new devotional, Catching Whimsy, they discuss the importance of knowing when to seek feedback, how to find the right editor, and the value of crowdsourcing. The conversation also touches on the challe…

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Catching Whimsy: Navigating the Editorial Process 20:22

2M ago20:22

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Tune in to part two of this three week series where Bob and Kim are talking shop about the editorial process of publishing. Through the lens of Bob’s new devotional, Catching Whimsy, they discuss the importance of knowing when to seek feedback, how to find the right editor, and the value of crowdsourcing. The conversation also touches on the challe…

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 192 – What’s an Inch Here and There 1:04:10

2M ago1:04:10

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We open this week’s show as Rob laments Alabama missing the College Football Playoff, which spins us into the biggest sports story of the week as we try to figure out if strength of schedule is a myth based on who made it in. We also joke about Notre Dame, as Cam Newton calls out the Irish for consistently letting fans down in bowl season, and how …

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83. Chris Cullum and San Antonio's Culinary Legacy 38:50

2M ago38:50

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This week’s guest is Chris Cullum, the chef-owner of Cullum’s Attaboy, the small but heavy hitting Tobin Hill restaurant founded by the James Beard finalist a stone’s throw from Cullum’s Attagirl, the tiny fried chicken shack he’s run for more than eight years. Cullum was a 2024 finalist for Best Chef: Texas from the James Beard Foundation. Cullum,…

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 74 – A Brown Bag Full of Pudding 28:10

2M ago28:10

28:10

Rob and Rob are back for the Friday bonus show, with starts with everyone dumping on MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred for proposing the “Golden At-Bat” rule at the Winter Meetings, because we just don’t like it. That spins into the rule about having a runner at second base at the start of every inning in extra innings. Rob also fields a listener questi…

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Catching Whimsy: Behind the Scenes from Start to Finish 16:56

2M ago16:56

16:56

After a little break, Bob and Kim are back with a three episode series to delve into the intricacies of writing and launching a book, particularly focusing on Bob's new devotional, “Catching Whimsy.” They explore the writing process, the importance of storytelling, and practical tips for aspiring authors. The discussion emphasizes the significance …

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Catching Whimsy: Behind the Scenes from Start to Finish 16:54

2M ago16:54

16:54

After a little break, Bob and Kim are back with a three episode series to delve into the intricacies of writing and launching a book, particularly focusing on Bob's new devotional, "Catching Whimsy." They explore the writing process, the importance of storytelling, and practical tips for aspiring authors. The discussion emphasizes the significance …

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