Feb 9, 2026

This week on Hey Amarillo, we’re joined by Dr. Nick Gerlich — longtime marketing professor at West Texas A&M University, writer, and passionate chronicler of regional travel and Route 66.

Nick shares his journey through academia, what it’s like teaching marketing in a constantly evolving digital landscape, and how...

Feb 2, 2026

This week on Hey Amarillo, we sit down with Adrian Meander, a powerful example of what it looks like to grow where you’re planted.

Adrian is Amarillo through and through. He grew up here, chose to stay, raised his family here, and built a career rooted in service. He started at Amarillo National Bank as a bank teller...

Jan 26, 2026

This week on Hey Amarillo, we sit down with Dr. Gabe Hanson for a conversation that truly spans two worlds.

Gabe is an emergency room physician — and he was also the guitarist for the super successful Texas country band, the Josh Abbott Band. We talk about what it’s like to be part of a band just as it’s really...

Jan 19, 2026

This episode, we're joined by Bethany Fields, a local pastel artist who truly sees beauty in everything around her.

Bethany shares how creativity has been a constant thread throughout her life — from photography, to scrapbooking, to pastel painting — and how she has a unique gift for turning hobbies into meaningful...

Jan 12, 2026

This week on Hey Amarillo, I’m joined by America Adame, Executive Director of the Wesley Community Center in Amarillo’s El Barrio neighborhood.

The Wesley provides an incredible range of services that support families and strengthen community, and America stepped into leadership just over a year ago with clarity,...