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. Lucy Billingsley on the Future of Downtown Dallas, North Texas Growth, & Real-Estate Development

    HÁ 2 DIAS

    Lucy Billingsley on the Future of Downtown Dallas, North Texas Growth, & Real-Estate Development

    Lucy Billingsley, co-founder of Billingsley Company, shares how she stepped out from under a legendary last name to build her own path in real estate. From launching a travel business to developing landmark master-planned communities like Austin Ranch and Cypress Waters, Lucy explains why fear can be fuel, integrity is non-negotiable, and long-term ownership wins.She also tackles big-picture questions about downtown Dallas, office uncertainty, housing affordability, infrastructure challenges, and what it takes to create communities that last. At the heart of it all? Leadership, reinvention, and building a platform for the next generation. In This Episode [05:00] Integrity, Fear & Early Career Lessons [10:00] Market Center & Entrepreneurial Leap[ 15:30] Building Billingsley Company [20:00] Master-Planned Strategy: Austin Ranch & Cypress Waters [26:00] “Apartments Without the Complex” [30:00] One Arts Plaza & Downtown Dallas [34:00] The Future of Downtown & the Arts District [39:00] Regional Growth & Infrastructure Risks [44:00] Housing Affordability & Office Headwinds [48:00] Reinvention: Single-Family & Built-to-Rent [55:00] Leadership, Legacy & Investing in Women Thanks to Our Sponsors ⁠⁠⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠⁠ Like and Subscribe 🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠

    1h6min
  2. Bee Business to Big Impact: A Candid Talk with Nate Sheets

    10 DE FEV.

    Bee Business to Big Impact: A Candid Talk with Nate Sheets

    Entrepreneur and former honey mogul Nate Sheets—best known for founding Nature Nate’s, the #1 honey brand in America—joins the show as he runs for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. From humble beginnings with a single beehive to full-time ministry to launching the “I Am Second” campaign, Nate shares how faith, food, and service intersect in his journey. He gets real about the collapse of mid-sized farms, America’s growing reliance on foreign food, the obesity epidemic, and why your grocery bill is getting bigger. Whether it’s school lunches or seed monopolies, Nate lays out a hopeful but urgent call to rethink how we feed our families and support our farmers. In This Episode [01:30] Meet Nate Sheets: Entrepreneur, Honey Guy, Ag Candidate [02:30] Why Ag Policy Should Matter to City Folks [03:50] Food, Health, and the Generational Impact of Cheap Calories [05:30] The Birth of Nature Nate’s and the Beekeeping Origin Story [11:00] Creating “I Am Second” & Faith-Driven Marketing [18:00] From Honey to Politics: What Made Him Run for Ag Commissioner [21:00] What’s Broken in Texas Agriculture—and How He’d Fix It [28:00] Price Gaps, Margin Stacking & Losing Family Farms [36:00] Rebuilding Infrastructure: Meat Processing, Seed Access & Cotton Gins [38:00] Four Ps: People, Process, Profit, Product [41:00] Fixing School Lunches & Child Nutrition [44:00] The Labor Paradox: Immigration and Ag Jobs [50:00] Tech, Bots, and the Future of Ag Labor [59:00] Fighting the Sugar Industry & Learning from Europe Guest and Mentioned Resources Nate's Campaign SiteNature Nate’s Honey I Am Second E3 Partners Ministry Thanks to Our Sponsors ⁠⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠ Like and Subscribe 🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠

    1h9min
  3. Former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven - Jim Keyes

    3 DE FEV.

    Former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven - Jim Keyes

    In this episode, Tom and Kyle sit down with Jim Keyes — former CEO of both 7-Eleven and Blockbuster — for a wide-ranging conversation that spans humble beginnings, corporate leadership, and his deep-rooted passion for education. Jim shares stories from his rural Massachusetts childhood, reflects on lessons from McDonald’s that shaped his business acumen, and unpacks why he believes "education is freedom." The episode explores his dramatic tenure at Blockbuster, the strategic near-misses with Google and Paramount, and why he's committed to revolutionizing public education with a tech-forward approach. In This Episode [00:02:22] From Poverty to Possibility[00:05:18] Disruption as Opportunity[00:08:47] Education is Freedom[00:12:52] Lessons from the Golden Arches[00:15:46] Sibling Perspectives & Luck vs. Grit[00:19:00] Knowledge + Faith = Fearlessness[00:26:07] From Sitgo to 7-Eleven[00:35:38] The Japanese Influence[00:40:04] Clean Stores = Community Pride[00:47:13] From 7-Eleven to Blockbuster[00:53:00] The Netflix Myth[01:10:35] Fixing Public Education: The Next Moonshot Guest and Mentioned Resources Education is Freedom Foundation – https://www.educationisfreedom.orgEducation is Freedom: The Future is in Your Hands - by Jim KeyesThanks to Our Sponsors ⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠ Like and Subscribe 🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠

    1h30min
  4. Wildcatters, Blowouts & Big Bets with Bill and Liz Armstrong

    27 DE JAN.

    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 Sponsors Clay Cooley Automotive Like and Subscribe 🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠

    1h17min
  5. Lessons on Purpose Beyond Profit from Dallas Real Estate Icon Chuck Anderson

    20 DE JAN.

    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

    1h5min
  6. Will Cain Unfiltered: Faith, Politics, and the Future of America

    13 DE JAN.

    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.⁠

    1h25min
  7. Pro Footballer Daryl Johnston on What it Takes to Succeed in the NFL and Life.

    09/12/2025

    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.⁠

    1h45min
  8. From Texas to D.C. — Margaret Spellings on Education, Policy & Progress

    02/12/2025

    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.⁠

    1h4min
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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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  • Criado por
    Kyle Waldrep and Tom Leppert
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    32
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Kyle Waldrep and Tom Leppert
  • Site do podcast
    Intersections

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