Hey Amarillo Podcast
1) Caroline Fairly
This week, Skylar sits down with Representative Caroline Fairly, who represents part of Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle in the state legislature. As the youngest woman ever elected to the Texas House...Show More
2) Delvin Wilson
This week, Skylar sits down with Delvin Wilson, founder and grill master behind Delvin’s Barbecue—a beloved spot in Amarillo’s North Heights neighborhood. Delvin shares his story of growing up working...Show More
3) Josh Craft
In this episode, we sit down with Josh Craft, a local firefighter and former Amarillo City Council member. Josh shares what it’s like balancing a life of public service—previously in local government,...Show More
4) Ryan Hazelwood
This week’s guest is Ryan Hazelwood — a friend, mentor, and longtime leader in local TV broadcasting. Ryan’s career has taken him from the classroom to the newsroom, including years as a news director...Show More
5) Sonya Letson
This week’s guest is Sonya Letson, a lifelong advocate for justice and democracy. From serving three terms as Potter County Attorney to her work as a municipal court judge, assistant district attorney...Show More
6) David Elizalde
David Elizalde: Andrea’s Project and Choosing to “Give a Lot” When David Elizalde’s daughter, Andrea, was killed in a drunk driving accident, his life was forever changed. Out of that tragedy, David c...Show More
7) Michael Kashuba
Michael Kashuba: Parks, People, and Public Spaces Michael Kashuba grew up in Canada, but today he’s the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Amarillo. In this episode, Michael shares his j...Show More
8) Leila Daraei
Leila Daraei grew up in Iran, moved to Amarillo in her 30s, and started her U.S. life working as a janitor at Amarillo College. Today, she’s a professor on the same campus. In this episode, Leila shar...Show More
9) Kyle Groves
This week, Skylar sits down with Kyle Groves, a second-generation magician who grew up traveling the country with his parents’ magic show. Kyle shares what it’s really like to live life behind the cur...Show More
10) Sarena Carpenter
In this episode, I sit down with Sarena Carpenter, the new executive director of Amarillo Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to walking alongside families and children experiencing foster care. Sarena’s wa...Show More