Intersections

Kyle Waldrep and Tom Leppert

Hosted by Kyle Waldrep and Tom Leppert, Intersections is a multi-generational look at the critical issues facing America.

  1. Wildcatters, Blowouts & Big Bets with Bill and Liz Armstrong

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    Wildcatters, Blowouts & Big Bets with Bill and Liz Armstrong

    Bill and Liz Armstrong are the definition of true wildcatters—oil explorers who bet big and drill deep. From meeting in a geology class at SMU to navigating oil booms, busts, and blowouts, their journey is one of guts, grit, and a whole lot of geology. In this episode, they unpack wild stories from Alaska’s North Slope, how a gas well made front-page news, and why they’ve never taken on debt in their business. It’s about risk, resilience, and the romance of chasing something big—with plenty of laughs along the way.In This Episode[00:01:00] SMU Sparks: How Bill and Liz met and bonded over geology.[00:05:00] Oil Mentors: Caddying for Boone Pickens and early influences.[00:10:00] Field Camp Flames: From classmates to couple.[00:13:00] Bankruptcy Lessons: Liz’s family story and debt-free mindset.[00:15:00] Startup Grind: Launching Armstrong Oil from scratch.[00:23:00] All In: A near-foreclosure and a bold pitch.[00:26:00] Boom & Blowout: Big risks and a gas fire in California.[00:31:00] Alaska Gold: Finding a 3-billion-barrel oil field.[00:43:00] Staying Independent: Why they said no to buyouts.[01:03:00] Legacy & Values: Family, faith, and what really matters.Thanks to Our SponsorsClay Cooley Automotive: https://www.claycooley.com/ Like and Subscribe 🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠

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  2. Lessons on Purpose Beyond Profit from Dallas Real Estate Icon Chuck Anderson

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    Lessons on Purpose Beyond Profit from Dallas Real Estate Icon Chuck Anderson

    Chuck Anderson went from small-town Nebraska to becoming one of the most respected names in Dallas real estate. In this wide-ranging episode, Chuck shares his path from college basketball to building Bandera Ventures, his time at Trammell Crow, and the spiritual transformation that redefined his life. From early career wins to painful losses, Chuck offers candid insights on partnership, leadership, and what it means to live with purpose. If you’re into real estate, entrepreneurship, or just love a good redemption story—this one’s for you. In This Episode [02:00] SMU culture shock & NIL before NIL was a thing[04:00] Growing up with an alcoholic father and how it shaped Chuck’s life[07:00] Basketball scholarships and the path to real estate[09:00] Early career moves: investment banking and entry into real estate[12:00] Trammell Crow years: lessons, deals, and leadership evolution[18:00] Going public & the 1998 cancer diagnosis that changed everything[21:00] Chuck’s spiritual awakening and boldness in faith[25:00] Leaving Crow to launch Bandera Ventures[28:00] Partnership rules and why they work[32:00] Ross Tower, M&M Mars deal, and a $120/SF flip[35:00] The Preston Center playbook and why it's booming[39:00] State of downtown Dallas real estate—honest take[46:00] Bad deals and the infamous $83K golf shirt[50:00] Advice to young professionals entering the field today[53:00] How work ethic, faith, and relationships define legacy Guest Resources Bandera Ventures

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  3. Will Cain Unfiltered: Faith, Politics, and the Future of America

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    Will Cain Unfiltered: Faith, Politics, and the Future of America

    From small-town Texas roots to interviewing presidents on Fox News, Will Cain has worn many hats—sports commentator, political analyst, entrepreneur, and now national news host. In this episode, Tom and Kyle dive deep with Will about the journey that shaped his worldview. They cover everything from ESPN hot takes and Fox News culture wars to the future of conservatism, media trust, masculinity, AI, and America’s place in a changing world. Candid, intellectual, and refreshingly honest, Will doesn’t shy away from anything.In This Episode[03:00] Small-Town Roots & Big Ideas[10:00] From Newspapers to TV[18:00] Law School & Conservative Thought[24:00] Populism & Disillusioned Youth[30:00] Rethinking Conservatism[38:00] America, AI & Masculinity[42:00] Rediscovering Faith[46:00] Trust in Media Today[53:00] What’s Next for Will Cain?Guest ResourcesFollow WillThe Will Cain ShowThanks to Our SponsorsClay Cooley AutomotiveArcis Golf Like and Subscribe 🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠

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  4. Pro Footballer Daryl Johnston on What it Takes to Succeed in the NFL and Life.

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    Pro Footballer Daryl Johnston on What it Takes to Succeed in the NFL and Life.

    Former Dallas Cowboys fullback and current NFL Broadcaster Daryl “Moose” Johnston joins the show to talk grit, leadership, and the journey from small-town roots to NFL glory. From being overlooked to redefining the fullback position, Moose shares how preparation, work ethic, and accountability shaped his life. He dives into lessons from Jimmy Johnson, the early days with Emmitt and Troy, and how a college snub set fire to his competitive spirit. Oh—and find out where the nickname “Moose” really came from.In This Episode[05:10] Small Town, Big Dreams[11:30] Proving Them Wrong[18:50] Lessons in Discipline[24:30] A Coach Changes Everything[29:45] Draft Day Curveball[36:00] Jimmy Johnson’s Turning Point[43:20] Building a Dynasty[52:00] Redefining the Fullback[01:04:00] Legacy and Leadership[01:24:00] Reflections on Football and Life Like and Subscribe 🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠

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  5. From Texas to D.C. — Margaret Spellings on Education, Policy & Progress

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    From Texas to D.C. — Margaret Spellings on Education, Policy & Progress

    Former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings joins Kyle and Tom for a deep dive into the state of American education—past, present, and future. From her early days in Texas politics to shaping national education policy under President George W. Bush, Spellings reflects on landmark legislation like No Child Left Behind, the power of bipartisanship, and the current crisis in K–12 learning. The conversation ranges from career highlights and political stories to bold ideas for accountability, school choice, and the future of higher education. In This Episode [03:00] Why education is the beating heart of state government [06:00] George W. Bush, Texas politics, and an unlikely gubernatorial win [12:30] Crafting No Child Left Behind—and surviving 9/11 while doing it [20:15] What worked, what didn’t, and why testing got personal [25:00] The accountability unwind and COVID's lingering impact [30:00] The truth about teachers' unions and school vouchers [36:00] Can school choice work if capacity doesn’t exist? [39:00] The role of higher education & why some programs are cash cows [45:00] Is college still worth it? And the growing backlash over student debt [50:00] The cultural tug-of-war over curriculum and who controls it [54:00] A generational education crisis—and what it means for the U.S. [58:00] Leadership, legacy, and what’s next for Margaret Spellings Like and Subscribe 🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠

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  6. Randall Wallace: The Man Behind Braveheart and the Stories That Move Us

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    Randall Wallace: The Man Behind Braveheart and the Stories That Move Us

    Randall Wallace—writer of Braveheart, We Were Soldiers, and Secretariat—joins Tom and Kyle for a moving conversation about storytelling, faith, resilience, and the pursuit of truth. From growing up in the South to studying religion and Russian literature, to making one of Hollywood’s most iconic films, Wallace traces the through-line of love, sacrifice, and transformation. He shares how faith carried him through financial ruin, how a prayer became the genesis of Braveheart, and why his next project on the Resurrection might be the boldest one yet. In This Episode [00:01:00] Home Roots & Hollywood Dreams [00:06:00] Sales, Setbacks, and Seminars [00:09:00] The Leap to Nashville & Opryland [00:17:00] A Screenwriter is Born [00:26:00] The Braveheart Origin Story [00:38:00] Mel Gibson & Making the Movie [00:52:00] We Were Soldiers [01:08:00] Faith, Sacrifice, and the Resurrection Like and Subscribe 🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠

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  7. Dr. Geoffrey Ling on Neurotech, DARPA & Why the Military Backed a Real-Life Luke Skywalker Arm

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    Dr. Geoffrey Ling on Neurotech, DARPA & Why the Military Backed a Real-Life Luke Skywalker Arm

    Dr. Geoffrey Ling is a neurologist, neurosurgeon, anesthesiologist, military veteran, entrepreneur, and all-around force of nature. In this deep-dive conversation, he takes us through his journey from Johns Hopkins to the battlefield, to DARPA and beyond—leading the charge in trauma medicine, brain health innovation, and prosthetics that literally read your mind. He reflects on his time with the Gray Team, building brain-controlled arms, and co-leading the BrainHealth Project—casting a bold vision for how America can lead in neuroscience, AI, and leadership if we bet big on bold ideas. In This Episode [02:00] Military Brilliance: Johns Hopkins, DARPA, and battlefield innovation [04:30] Developing brain tech to save soldiers' lives [07:45] DARPA: What it is, why it matters, and what it launched [13:00] JFK, Eisenhower, and the moon mission mindset [19:40] How IEDs and brain trauma changed combat medicine [25:00] Measuring the invisible injury of blast waves [30:00] Making Brain-Controlled Prosthetics Real: From sci-fi to 60 Minutes [37:45] Jan’s Story: Flying a fighter jet with your brain [42:30] Brain-Machine Interfaces: Where AI meets human potential [48:00] Why the U.S. Can Win in AI [52:00] Brain Health Revolution: Dementia prevention. [58:00] The BrainHealth Project: Metrics for brain health and cognitive fitness [01:04:00] Closing the Gap: from lifespan to healthspan [01:10:00] Optimism for America: Unleashing our best minds Resources Mentioned Center for BrainHealth at UT Dallas – https://centerforbrainhealth.org BrainHealth Project – https://centerforbrainhealth.org/science/participate-in-a-study/brainhealth-project DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) – https://www.darpa.mil/ 60 Minutes segments featuring Dr. Geoff Ling - https://youtu.be/t6WctpD3rkk?si=uynrPdAaKnTIuLGO Like and Subscribe 🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠

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  8. How Ray Washburne Built a Dallas Icon — And He Isn't Done.

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    How Ray Washburne Built a Dallas Icon — And He Isn't Done.

    Ray Washburne—entrepreneur, real estate mogul, restauranteur, and former head of OPIC—joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of Dallas, the economics of restaurants, and how he bought Highland Park Village in the middle of a financial crisis. From starting a newspaper as a kid to expanding global fuel distribution, Ray shares hard-won insights on spotting trends, trusting instincts, and staying ethical in business. Also: why Texas Roadhouse is crushing it, what Cracker Barrel got wrong, and how Dallas can shape the next 15 years. In This Episode [02:00] Ray’s entrepreneurial spark [00:07:15] Real Estate Foundations & Austin Industries [00:09:30] The Origin of Mi Cocina & M Crowd [00:13:40] Red Lobster, Shrimp Deals & Restaurant Economics [00:17:50] The Shrinking Middle Class & AI Displacement [00:20:10] When Charlie Munger Dropped By [00:21:50] Buying Highland Park Village: The Backstory [00:26:30] The Evolution of Highland Park Village [00:32:00] Building a Retail Ecosystem [00:36:20] Sunoco, Strategy & Global Distribution [00:41:00] The Future of Oil, Gas, and EVs [00:46:30] Public Service & OPIC Experience [00:51:00] Ethics, Risk, and Saying “No” [00:55:30] Why Dallas Has the Edge [01:00:10] The Next 15 Years for the City[ 01:05:00] Final Reflections: Success, Timing & Integrity Like and Subscribe 🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠

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Hosted by Kyle Waldrep and Tom Leppert, Intersections is a multi-generational look at the critical issues facing America.

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