San Antonio Podcast Network

In this episode of SA Talk, host Zachary Espericueta sits down with Danielle Gunter. Danielle, the executive director of The Texas YES Project explains how the organization got started, how it's changed over the years, …

On this episode of SA Talk, host Zachary Espericueta speaks with children's book author, Alda Dobbs. Alda shares how and why she became an author after working for a number of years in other industries. She also …

On this episode of SA Talk, host Zachary Espericueta sits down with the CEO of The Bubble Bath Car Wash, Nick Lopez. Nick discusses his entrepreneurial roots and how he helped his family transition into the car wash …

On this episode of SA Talk, Zach sits down with Texas A&M University-San Antonio athletics director, Darnell Smith. The two discuss the state of …

On this episode of San Antonio Changemakers, Jonathan Gutierrez joins the podcast to talk about his experience in NLC-San Antonio.

From NLC Bio: Jonathan Gutierrez (he/him) is an organizer, educator, and voting rights …

On this episode of SA Talk, Hector Cano joins the show to discuss how he started his local podcast that focuses on Texas HS, Club, & College …

On this episode of the podcast mini-series SA Changemakers, Nicolette Ardiente joins the podcast to talk about what led her to Texas, her experience …

This mini-series explains what New Leaders Council is, how the NLC San Antonio chapter got started, and shares the stories of some of the 2022 cohort fellows. Tune in to learn more about the NLC San Antonio experience …

On this episode of SA Talk, Zach invites LSAISD Executive Director, Austin Hawk, to join the show to discuss the leadership program. Austin shares how he was brought on to LSAISD and what it's been like now that he's in …

On this special episode of the San Antonio Podcast Network, Zachary gives his NLC San Antonio capstone presentation. 

NLC develops, connects, and uplifts inclusive, cross-sector leaders who transform our country …

On this episode of SA Talk, Zach is joined by Victoria Cabrera, owner of The Medicare Space. Victoria shares how she entered the industry, the early challenges she faced, and how The Medicare Space came to be. Victoria …

In this episode of SA Talk, Zach invites Eddie Benningfield of Runners Rising to share the backstory of the first NIL Collective providing …

In this episode of SA Talk, Zach sits down with Tim Morrow, the CEO of the San Antonio Zoo to discuss his backstory, how the Zoo weathered the …

On this episode of SA Talk, David Michael Carbajal joins the show to discuss his experience in the film industry here in San Antonio. He shares his recent work, some of his best content, and talks about the state of the …

On this episode of SA Talk, Zach gives an update on the podcast, discusses the leadership development groups he's been a part of recently, and invites two Senior Vice Presidents of Broadway Bank to talk about what …

On this special episode of SA Talk, hosts Zach and Erika make some big personal announcements related to the podcast. Zach also shares some news about the podcast content going forward. 

As a reminder, the voting is …

On this episode of Searching For San Antonio, hosts Zachary Espericueta and Erika Perez speak with San Antonio District 3 Councilwoman, Phyllis Viagran. Phyllis shares why she decided to run for city council and what …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, hosts Zach and Erika discuss:

1. The MLK march cancelled for the 2nd year in a row.
2. A family is suing their …

On this episode of Searching For San Antonio, host Zachary Espericueta sits down with April Ancira to discuss how she began in her family's business, how the city (and Ancira) has embraced the UTSA football program, …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, hosts Zach and Erika discuss:

1. What's the whole deal with this new "Noise Ordinance Task Force"?
2. The Search …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, hosts Zach and Erika discuss:

1. Their top-5 bars in San Antonio
2. Each of their worst bar moments

--> Remember …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, hosts Zach and Erika discuss:

--Our definition of a gamer

--The growing gaming community in San Antonio (feat. Ansley Partosa from the Greater Gaming Society of San Antonio)

--Each of …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, hosts Zach and Erika discuss:

• UTSA Football's huge conference championship win, and our experience at the game …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, hosts Zach and Erika discuss: 

• What the upcoming colder weather means for San Antonio, and whether or not they'd …

On this episode of Searching For San Antonio, we invite Raul Jimenez III to speak with us about the amazing annual event his grandfather began back …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, the hosts give their thoughts on the recent Astroworld Festival tragedy, The AT&T Center's upcoming new name, San Antonio's downtown Christmas lights, and some of the viral videos …

On this episode of Searching For San Antonio, we get to speak with the Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival coordinator, Keli Cabunoc. Keli explains the extensive planning and research that went into this year's …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, we have some HUGE news to share! We announce the new co-host of the podcast, and you’ll get to learn more about them on the episode. Be sure to listen-in to find out who it is!

We also …

On this bonus episode of Searching For San Antonio, we re-invite the founders of Hustle + Socialize back on the podcast to catch up and see what they have planned for next year’s conference. We recorded this podcast …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, Bennie Richardson (Extraordinary Gentlemen Podcast host) joins the show to discuss all things San Antonio. Bennie shares how he, along with T-Rob and Cat, started the local podcast and …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, we sit down with Dr. Chawanna Chambers to discuss the strategy surrounding curriculum, why it's necessary, and how …

On this episode of Searching For San Antonio, we sit down with the founders and owners of Felíz Modern and Rancho Diaz - Ginger and Mario Diaz. We get to learn about how they got started and how their background in the …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, Kim Beechner joins the podcast to discuss her experience in the marketing industry; specifically marketing in the food/beverage industry. Kim spent many years in the service industry …

On this episode of Searching For San Antonio, we speak with the founder and owner of Southbound Coffee - Adriana Ruiz. Southbound Coffee, which opened in April of 2019, is a pink coffee truck/trailer that is located at …

On this episode of Searching For San Antonio, we speak with the President and CEO of CASA (Child Advocates San Antonio), Angela White. Angela talks about the stigma surrounding the foster care system and some …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, Cora Lonning AKA Coach Cora joins the podcast to discuss self-leadership, how to view your employer as a client instead of “your boss”, and being more confident in your career.

Cora …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, Catie White (VP of Development at Family Service) joins the podcast to talk about volunteerism, community support, …

On this episode, we speak with the general manager at the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) - Derek Boese. Derek explains how important of a role …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, the hosts of the Alamodome Audible Podcast, Jared Kalmus & Adrian Bermudez, join the show. The Alamodome Audible is the longest tenured podcast covering Roadrunners Football and …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, local IG foodie accounts @SALunchador (The Masked Foodie) & @S.A.Bites (Reona Sasaki) join the show to talk about the food scene here in San Antonio.

Tune in to hear about how they …

On this episode, Donovan Thomson joins the podcast to talk about his local Instagram influencer account - SATX-Rated. We get to learn how he got started, how much he has learned since then, and what it really takes to …

On this week’s episode of SA Talk, April Monterrosa of Live From The Southside joins the podcast. After almost one year since his initial interview with her, host Zachary Espericueta catches up with The Southside San …

Norm Velez, owner & operator of Brooster's Backyard Ice House joins the podcast to talk about how his indoor-outdoor bar is one of a kind on the Southside of San Antonio. During the interview, Norm explains how he …

Thea Setterbo joins the podcast to discuss her career journey and what San Antonio means to her. Both Zach and Thea talk about the unique opportunity San Antonio has in comparison to other large cities around the …

This episode invites Irma Iris Duran on to the show to discuss how San Antonio, as a whole, can improve the lines of communication between schools …

On this episode of Searching For San Antonio, Amanda Winter joins the podcast to talk about her business, Once In A Wild. Once In A Wild is a mobile zoo, among many other things. Not only do they bring the zoo to you, …

On this episode of SA Talk, the podcast continues on to part two of the two-part series highlighting and speaking with San Antonio podcasters on different ends of the experience spectrum. This week, you get to hear from …

This episode is part one of a two-episode series that invites San Antonio podcasters with different levels of experience on the show. The purpose of this two-part series is to explore the world of podcasting, especially …

On this episode of Searching for San Antonio, Amanda Meszaros joins the show to talk about her coffee shop, Fahrenheit 209º Coffee. Fahrenheit 209º is located inside Wong’s Bodega in Southtown at 1502 S. Flores, San …

On this week's episode of SA Talk, Demonte Alexander is invited on the show to discuss a wide range of topics that are relevant today in San Antonio. Demonte is the Director of Public Affairs at Bexar Facts & the …

On this week's episode, host Zachary Espericueta sits down with Cleto Rodriguez to catch up and find out the famous question: "Where's Cleto?" The two discuss Cleto's career thus far and some of his new endeavors - …

In this episode, President/CEO Elyse Bernal joins the show to discuss her role with Any Baby Can and the role the organization plays here in San …

In this episode of SA Talk, Zachary is joined by Morgan Hoogvelt - an executive search leader, talent acquisition specialist and entrepreneur. Zach gets to speak with Morgan about his new venture, Gohfr. Gohfr is an …

For Father's Day this year, we bring you a Father's Day special episode featuring Zach's dad - Roland Espericueta. The two discuss how Roland got …

This episode of Searching For San Antonio features Andres Andujar, CEO - Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation (HPARC). In this interview with Andres, you will hear about what has been going on at Hemisfair the …

In this week's episode, Olga Moucoulis joins the show to discuss the different resources, programs and partnerships Edgewood ISD has as well as how …

On this week’s episode of the SA Talk series, Lizzy Perez joins host Zachary Espericueta to discuss the work she does here in the community with …

This episode of Searching For San Antonio features Dr. Robert Garza, President at Palo Alto College on the city’s Southside. You get to hear about …

This week, we get some great news about a local favorite - Jerk Shack is opening its third brick-and-mortar location at Hemisfair in the summer of 2022. This is in addition to their second location, which is opening …

For this week's episode, Sabrina Ortiz joins the show to discuss what commercial and mixed-use development has looked like here in San Antonio, and the effect it can have on the nearby communities. Sabrina Ortiz is a …

This episode of Searching For San Antonio features Armen Babajanian, CEO at the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. Check out the episode to learn …

This week, Eric Olivarez joins the show to provide insight into the San Antonio Missions Baseball club. Eric is the Director of Finance/Controller …

Happy Mother's Day! For this special episode, Zach's mom, Mary Stafford-Tovar joins the show in the 2nd segment to talk about how she arrived in San …

Erika Perez, host of the Bridal Buzz podcast, joins the show to share all of the amazing things going on in the wedding industry here in San Antonio. Bridal Buzz is a podcast by San Antonio Weddings and is the only …

4/5/2021 - The founders of Hustle + Socialize join the podcast to share their stories and what they are doing to help empower women in our community. Both Michelle Vallejo and Christina Olivarez discuss their roots and …

3/29/2021 - Clara Guerrero joins the podcast to discuss her role at The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio as well as her journey to this point in …

3/22/2021 - The hosts invite Chief Development Officer Hugh Farr onto the podcast to discuss his role in the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization as …

3/15/2021 - Juanita Sepulveda joins the hosts to discuss her many ventures and what led her to this point in her life. She shares some of the …

3/8/2021 - The hosts are joined by the principal at NSITE HS, Randy Neuenfeldt. During the interview, they get to discuss how the curriculum has …

3/1/2021 - In this week's episode, Doug King joins the podcast to discuss the San Antonio Museum of Science And Technology, better known as SAMSAT. …

2/22/2021 - On this week's episode, Christina Jovanna Olivarez joins the podcast to discuss her business - SBG Social Media Marketing. She shares how she saw the need for better social media marketing and decided to …

2/15/2021 - Two directors from the UTSA Alumni Association are invited on the podcast to discuss what the association does and how membership can benefit an alum. They share the different ways that the alumni …

2/8/2021 - Happy (early) Valentine's Day! For this week's special episode, Chris Feliciano (AKA The Dating Doc) is invited on the show to discuss how he helps people improve their dating lives. Chris shares how the …

2/1/2021 - The CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank, Eric Cooper, joins the podcast to share his personal story and explains why it led him to a life …

1/25/2021 - Sarah Olivarez, Director at Venture For America (San Antonio) joins the show to discuss what Venture For America does and how she became the director here in San Antonio. Sarah is a UTSA alum, has worked for …

1/11/2021 - Zachary and Amanda are joined by one of the staff writers for the popular Netflix show, "Selena The Series". Raymond Arturo Perez shares …

1/4/2021 - The hosts of the podcast are joined by Raul Salinas, founder & owner of Wong's Bodega in Southtown San Antonio. Raul explains the …

12/21/2020 - Aerin Carreno & Ariel Monte join the podcast to discuss their show - YOLO TX. Their TV show, which is in 20 different markets across Texas, takes the viewers all across the Lone Star State. Viewers get …

12/14/2020 - The founders and owners of Viva Brewery join the podcast to discuss their beer company. Bobby Jones & Michael Johnson share how they started brewing beer in their garages here in San Antonio, and now …

12/7/2020 - The hosts are joined by the VP & Chief Development Officer of Haven For Hope - Celeste Eggert. Celeste discusses how San Antonio's …

11/30/2020 - The hosts follow up an earlier episode that interviewed two local educators. This time, two different educators are interviewed to give …

11/23/2020 - In this week's episode, the hosts are joined by the founder of the Scooby Van of San Antonio, Linda Pearson. Linda explains all the work that went into launching her non-profit and how the idea came about. …

11/16/2020 - Zachary Espericueta discusses how he got into financial consulting and explains what to expect during the initial consultation. He also …

11/9/2020 - In this week's episode, the GM of Pabst Blue Ribbon joins the podcast. As a native of Australia and GM of a large brewing company, Matt Bruhn has been all over but is now finding himself in San Antonio. He …

11/2/2020 - In this episode, the hosts are joined by attorney Jose M. Padilla - a local corporate lawyer who specializes in assisting startups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in San Antonio as well as all over the …

10/26/2020 - This episode brings together two prominent bar owners from the urban core of San Antonio who are collaborating to open a new craft …

10/19/2020 - In this week's episode, the hosts are joined by Erin & Patrick Callahan - founders and owners of Some Elbow Room. In the age of virtual learning and working from home, these innovative spaces provide …

10/12/2020 - In this week's episode, the hosts are joined by the CEO of Pre-K 4 SA, Dr. Sarah Baray, as well as board chair Elaine Mendoza (CEO Conceptual Mindworks Inc.). The guests discuss the progress, success, and …

10/5/2020 - The hosts are joined by Courtney Ringelstein - the current President of Junior League of San Antonio. Courtney shares what led her to join the league and how she became President. She also discusses what the …

9/28/2020 - Jaime Macias joins the podcast to discuss his new bar Jaime’s Place - an outdoor community bar opening up on the westside of Downtown San Antonio. Jaime shares how the idea came about and how he hopes his …

9/21/2020 - features Iris Gonzalez, local award-winning journalist and founder of Startups San Antonio. Her company and website provide countless resources for entrepreneurs and startups. From finding funding to …

9/14/2020 - In this week's episode, Amanda and Zachary are joined by Patricia Butler from Coffeecionado - a Southside coffee shop that provides San Antonio specialty coffee while promoting female-owned business. Tune in …

8/31/2020 - In this week's episode, we get to explore the home-buying process and ask Amanda Grothues, the common questions we want to be answered. Many people don't even know where to begin when they are in the market …

8/24/2020 - The hosts are joined by April Monterrosa (April Mae Media) as she shares her story and how she created Live From The Southside - a local media outlet that gives visitors and residents a look into local …

8/17/2020 - In this week’s episode, guest Ashley Faz from Mission To Education joins the podcast. Ashley shares her story and discusses how her non-profit organization helps teachers by providing them with classroom …

8/10/2020 - Hosts Zachary and Amanda are joined by Co-Founder & COO of Active Capital, Cat Dizon. Cat discusses what led her and her co-founders to start Active Capital and how starting at Rackspace really …

8/3/2020 - In this week's episode, the hosts are joined by two teachers from different school districts in San Antonio. They provide insight into how …

7/27/20 - This episode includes Travis Dezuba, the Marketing Director at 7-to-7 Dental & Orthodontics. Listen in as he discusses his unique approach to dentist & orthodontist office marketing. He also shares the …

7/13/20 - Lika Torline, founder & owner of In The Weeds Natural Skin Care, joins the show to share her story. Lika explains how she overcame the many obstacles that stood in the way of her business and how she kept …

7/6/20 - This week, the owner of Ohana Academy, Jason Yerrington joins the podcast. He shares his story of perseverance with us and how his business …

6/15/20 - Jacob Hurrell-Zitelman, co-founder of Quick Sip Coffee joins the podcast for the first-ever SA Talk Podcast interview. He shares his journey, including selling coffee out of his backpack at Trinity University, …