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Ryan and Shawn catch up with Nicole Brewer and Ross Mulford of Classic Whimsy, the nation's leading e-commerce provider of classic children's clothing. Nicole shares about the history of the company, and the recent rebranding and Ross dives into the growing e-commerce landscape in North Texas. To learn more about Classic Whimsy visit www.classicwhimsy.com.

This week on Deconstructing Dallas, Shawn and Ryan are joined by Jennifer Scripps, President and CEO of Downtown Dallas, Inc., the principal advocate, champion and steward of Downtown Dallas. DDI is a nonprofit that also manages the Public Improvement District for Downtown, providing added security, cleanup, homeless outreach, and general customer service.

Jennifer discusses some of the transformative developments on the horizon, the last of five new parks which opened recently and all of the transportation options and opportunities downtown.

Also…the TEXAS RANGERS WON THE WORLD SERIES! (Sorry, was that loud?). The guys shed a sports tear while describing their personal journeys with the local baseball team. And the Ags are looking for a new head ball coach. Imagine.

All that and more on the countdown to the 100th episode!

Web: https://downtowndallas.com/
X: @downtowndallas
IG: @downtown_dallas

As Season 6 draws to a close, and they guys prepare to celebrate a podcasting milestone, Mark Lamster joins the show.

Mark Lamster is the architecture critic for The Dallas Morning News and Loeb Fellow of the Harvard Graduate School of Design. His 2018 biography, The Man in the Glass House, about the late architect Philip Johnson, whose memorial to President Kennedy is located in downtown Dallas, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography.

He is the author of several books and has been a contributing editor to Architectural Review, Design Observer, and ID and writes often for Architect, Architectural Record, and Metropolis, among other design titles. His work has appeared frequently in national publications and magazines, including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Lamster is a native of New York City and holds degrees from Johns Hopkins (BA), and Tufts (MA).


World Series talk ensues, as Shawn and Ryan don't know what we now know. (no spoilers).

@marklamster

www.marklamster.com/

Chef Samir Dhurandhar, Founding Chef at Nick & Sam's and author of the book Raising the Steaks is this weeks's guest. Chef Samir talks about the inspiration he drew from eating his mom's cooking and what it was like meeting Julia Child. Chef Samir also gave details on his time at Sfuzzi and explains why Nick & Sam's has been at the top of the game for so long.

The guys also talk Cowboys/49ers (boy that didn't age well) and discuss a new way to address their work address.

Where People Can Find Samir:

IG Handle - @sam4chef
IG Handle - @NickandSams
Facebook - Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse

Nick & Sam's

Raising The Steaks

Vice President and City Leader of the All Stars Project (ASP) of Dallas, Antoine Joyce joins the show, continuing what has been a stellar 6th Season. Antoine has led the creation of cutting-edge youth and community development programs throughout Dallas and nationally. He is also a dynamic and passionate bridge-builder who has introduced Afterschool Development to a diverse array of public and private partners, fostering innovative partnerships and collaborations through ASP’s Afterschool Development Initiatives.

Ten years ago, Antoine and his colleagues brought All Stars Project and their focus on development through performance to Dallas. Shawn and Ryan talk to Antoine about the progress made by ASP in the last decade as well as look forward to the future.

Of course the guys talk SMU and TAMU football, Dallas Wings basketball and....wait for it....Texas Rangers playoff baseball. What a time to be alive!

Also, check out the ASP website and some recent media appearances by Antoine.

All Stars Project Dallas
https://allstars.org/members/antoine-joyce/

Antoine Joyce on Fox 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEDSk3Z9LGc

Avoid the hidden dangers of the ‘summer slide’ in Dallas
https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/06/17/avoid-the-hidden-dangers-of-the-summer-slide-in-dallas/

This week, Shawn and Ryan talk about the newly branded Shops at Red Bird with local developer Terrence Maiden of Russell Glen. Terrence highlights the opportunities and challenges of working in under invested communities and discusses how the rebirth of Red Bird is coming along. Terrence also informs Deconstructing Dallas about his work with the Maiden Foundation, started with his brother Tim.

During the conversation, Shawn referred to an article he wrote about Red Bird 14 years prior to the recording.

Saving Old Red Bird Mall by Shawn Williams - May 20, 2009

Ryan and Shawn also talk about Mayor Eric Johnson's Greening Initiative and the work Trust for Public Land is doing to support the vision.

Joli Angel Robinson, CEO of Housing Forward, walks Shawn and Ryan through a fascinating career that lead her to leave the private sector to become a public servant. Joli talks about her work at the Dallas Police Department as well as her personal connection to affordable housing, homelessness, and housing instability. Shawn and Ryan also discuss the shootings in Allen and their desire to be part of a solution to mass shootings in Texas.

Even though Joli is on a Twitter sabbatical, she can be found via @JoliARobin.

Also visit housing forward at https://housingforwardntx.org.

Tune in to hear Shawn and Ryan break things down with Jason Stanford, co-author of New York Times bestselling book, Forget the Alamo. Stanford discusses how he and co-authors Bryan Burrough and Chris Tomlinson came to write this historical piece and the most recent events that led to its flying off library shelves.

If you’re still waiting for your copy, Forget the Alamo challenges misconceptions of Texas’s past and the fight for independence aka what all kids in Texas learn in 7th grade history class. On Deconstructing Dallas, myth-buster and history buff Jason Stanford dives into how some of these myths were created and the politics enforcing them, what it means to teach our kids history as good and bad, and the fight that he and Forget the Alamo is a part of today.

Sign up for the Experiment Newsletter here: https://jasonstanford.substack.com/

And follow Jason Stanford on Twitter: @JasStanford

Philip Hiatt Haigh, Executive Director of the Circuit Trail Conservancy (CTC) joins Shawn and Ryan as their first in studio guest since March 2020. Philip explains why Dallas consistently ranks among the least bikeable cities, systemic challenges with transportation, and how active transportation (anything but your car) makes a city more robust.

In partnership with the City of Dallas, CTC is soon beginning construction of The Loop, a project connecting already-existent trails in our city to develop a 50-mile loop that links neighborhoods in all four quadrants of the city. So, dust off that spandex and tune in to hear more about safe, reliable, state of the art trails coming soon to a neighborhood near you.

theloopdallas.org
facebook.com/TheLoopDallas/
@theloopdallas

From Christian ministry to recent Editorial Writer at The Dallas Morning News, Ryan Sanders shares his journey and life calling to being a writer. Sanders discusses DMN candidate questionnaires and endorsements, working with the editorial board, and the shifts in content creation during a distant and digital year. Sanders is also author of two books, Unbelievable and Now & Then.

And a question for our Dallas listeners: have you voted yet? Be like Shawn, cast a vote and a fishing line! However and wherever you decide, go vote!

Keep in touch with our guest, Ryan Sanders:
Website: theryansanders.com
Twitter: @theryansanders

... And our hosts, Shawn and Ryan:
@rtrimble15
@shawnpwilliams

Trammell S. Crow joins Shawn and Ryan to talk all things EarthX and the environment on Deconstructing Dallas. Trammell tells how he accidentally planned the largest environmental gathering in the world (because everything's bigger in Texas) and how their one-day event grew into a larger global movement. From the unintended impact of COVID extending their reach to addressing significant environmental news on EarthX TV, Trammell talks about his commitment, and personal EarthX style, to tackling environmental issues.

Tune in to EarthX events April 16-25th.

www.EarthX.org

Dallas Mavericks Assistant Basketball Coach Jenny Boucek talks about her playing career which was cut short by injuries and her second career as a coach in the WNBA and NBA. Coach Boucek is the 3rd female coach in NBA history and the only single mom coaching in The Association.

Coach also shares what it was like coaching Sue Bird when she was with the Seattle Storm and tells us what it's like to coach one of NBA's true rising start in Luka Doncic.

Instagram: @coachjboucek

Break Music

C-Funk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3469-c-funk
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Guts and Bourbon by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3836-guts-and-bourbon
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Disco Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3651-disco-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rev. Elizabeth Moseley, Associate Pastor at Highland Park United Methodist Church, comes on the show to share her perspective of being a female pastor in a male-dominated industry and the role of women faith leaders in facing racism and injustice. In this episode of Deconstructing Dallas' Where Do We Go From Here?, Rev. Moseley opens up to Shawn Williams and Ryan Trimble about how she believes the church can become an agent for change, part of which is focusing on the congregation in her own home and teaching her three children about white privilege.

Instagram Account:
@eemose

BREAK MUSIC

Plain Loafer by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4223-plain-loafer
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sunday Dub by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4435-sunday-dub
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Tango de Manzana by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4460-tango-de-manzana
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Theme: Downtown - Bensound.com

In this episode of Deconstructing Dallas' Where Do We Go From Here? series, Shawn Williams and Ryan Trimble welcome Bob Sturm of The Ticket onto the show. With more than two decades of covering the Dallas Cowboys, Sturm isn't here to talk about football, but rather he joins them for a discussion in all things white guilt v. empathy, patriotism, Jesus' teachings, Drew Brees and the NBA. Listen in to hear his challenge to fellow believers and white affluent individuals, and whether Sturm thinks he'll be invited to family Thanksgiving this year.

Bob Sturm Handle:
@sportssturm

Hardline Bob's Faith - Doing What's Right

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardline-bobs-faith-and-doing-whats-right/id1368713096?i=1000476493187

Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-night
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4002-lord-of-the-land
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hackbeat by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3843-hackbeat
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In Episode #2 of Deconstructing Dallas' "Where Do We Go From Here?" series, Shawn and Ryan welcome Bishop Omar Jahwar - Pastor, community leader, founder of Urban Specialists. From negotiating peace treaties with gang leaders to his work in criminal justice reform and his many experiences of grieving with families who have lost loved ones to senseless violence, Bishop Omar is awake and involved.

He speaks on viewing the horrific murders of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, his involvement in the recent protests and also who, how and why people are protesting now. He also weighs in on DPD Chief Renee Hall and how the department has handled the protests. Bishop Omar also answers questions on being friends with and finding common ground with people on far sides of the political spectrum - both left and right.

Bishop Omar Website

https://www.omarjahwar.com/

USA Today Article

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/05/31/george-floyd-ahmaud-arbery-protests-changing-law-isnt-enough-column/5299958002/

Pres. George W. Bush Statement

https://twitter.com/TheBushCenter/status/1267933638454321154

MUSIC

Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-night
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4002-lord-of-the-land
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hackbeat by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3843-hackbeat
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Theme: Downtown - Bensound.com

Allyn Media's podcast Deconstructing Dallas is launching a new series inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s book 'Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?' Join hosts Shawn Williams and Ryan Trimble as they explore how people are feeling about the death of George Floyd and racism in the United States.

Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1967 analysis of the state of American race relations after a decade of U.S. civil rights struggles and social unrest. In the book, he shares his thoughts and plans on the need for better jobs, higher wages, decent housing, and quality education in America. He demands an end to global suffering, powerfully asserting that humankind - for the first time - has the resources and technology to eradicate poverty.

In the first installment of this series, Father Josh Whitfield of St. Rita Catholic Church addresses racism in America. On Pentecost Sunday, Father Josh delivered a timely homily that focused on how America can come to term with racism and privilege. Father Josh expands on his thoughts around the role of faith leaders in our country, the political and economic decisions that have harmed Black America and viewing the killing of black men as a social sin. As a white faith leader with an understanding and frustration of these current events darkening our world and taking lives, Father Josh shares his message on why the time to do better is now.

Links:

Father Josh's Pentecost Homily - Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYSCmQvRCQE

Father Josh's Pentecost Homily - Transcript
http://fatherjoshuawhitfield.com/homily-pentecost-and-george-floyd

Music on this episode:
Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antigua
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Digya by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3649-digya
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Galway by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Opportunity Walks by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4173-opportunity-walks
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Cool Rock by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3552-cool-rock
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dallas Chief of Police U. Renee Hall is this week’s guest as Shawn and Ryan discuss how Covid-19 has affected the Dallas Police Department. Chief Hall talks about the number of officers who have tested positive for the virus and how many have returned to work. Chief Hall also talks about crime stats and challenges the city has had regarding street racing and her plans to curb the behavior.

Miami Viceroy by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4046-miami-viceroy
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Celebration by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5051-celebration
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Style Funk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4428-style-funk
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Deconstructing Dallas Theme "Downtown" from Bensound.com

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is this week’s guest on Deconstructing Dallas. He assumed office in 2011 after a successful election. On March 22, 2020, Judge Jenkins issued a shelter-in-place order for Dallas County residents in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Shawn and Ryan talk to Judge Jenkins about his “follow the science” approach to pandemic, past emergencies, the local economy and how he’s managed to take care of himself for the last few months.

Music Credit:

Music

RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Naraina by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4112-naraina
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

No Frills Cumbia by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3571-no-frills-cumbia
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ambassador Ron Kirk joins Ryan and Shawn to discuss the 25th Anniversary of his election as Mayor of Dallas and reflect on his time as part of the Obama Administration. The guys also talk about Mother's Day and the loss of some legends in the world of entertainment.

Ambassador Kirk's Dallas Morning News Opinion Piece:

https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2020/03/15/ron-kirk-cutting-diplomatic-spending-puts-us-security-at-risk/

Break Music:
Backed Vibes (clean) by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3409-backed-vibes-clean-
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Return of the Mummy by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4281-return-of-the-mummy
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Enter the Party by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3713-enter-the-party
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Theme: Bensound.com

We're back with Carlos Aguilar, President and CEO of Texas Central, the company undertaking the development, design, construction, finance, and operation of the new high-speed passenger train line. The train line will connect North Texas and Greater Houston, in less than 90 minutes, with one stop in the Brazos Valley.

Shawn and Ryan also talk about how they have managed through the stay at home orders with work, family and Paw Patrol.

Episode edited by MZ Studios

Funky One by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3790-funky-one
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Half Mystery by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5026-half-mystery
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Junkyard Tribe by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3946-junkyard-tribe
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Deconstructing Dallas theme by Bensound.com