Best of Midland

There's more to Midland than oil and gas — and Best of Midland is the podcast about the people proving it.Each week, married couple Ryan Shewchuk and Terra Avery sit down with the folks who make Midland, Midland: the small business owners, makers, and characters behind the places you love. Real conversations about how they got started, what almost broke them, and why they're still here in West Texas.If you live here, you'll recognize the names. If you don't, you'll wish you did.

Best of Midland is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 65 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Spectrum of Solutions Is Changing Lives Across Midland TX

  Oct 14, 202523 minS0

  <p>Spectrum of Solutions serves hundreds of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the Permian Basin. In this episode, Eddie James and Krystian Chacon join host Ryan Shewchuk to share how the organization is enriching lives — and how the community can get involved through their upcoming Cruise for a Cause weekend.From their Children’s Therapy Center to Adult Vocational Services and Host Homes, Spectrum of Solutions provides critical support for individuals of all ages. Plus, hear about their Mad Men–themed gala, car cruise, car show, and the incredible Porsche giveaway — all happening October 23–25 at the Horses...

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  Uniting Nonprofits and Volunteers in Midland Texas with Every Neighbor

  Oct 13, 202543 minS0

  <p>In this episode, host Ryan Shewchuk sits down with Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp, the passionate leaders behind Every Neighbor, a platform that connects volunteers with local organizations and opportunities to serve.Cindy and Leslie share how their work is bridging gaps across Midland, why community involvement is so vital, and the impact they’ve already seen through Every Neighbor. Their stories highlight the power of people coming together to meet needs, big and small, right here in our city.Be sure to check out  @EveryNeighbor 's own podcast, Good Work West Texas, where they continue the conversation by show...

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  How Midland Texas is Powering the Space Economy

  Apr 15, 202548 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Best of Midland, we sit down with Eric McManus, Director of the Texas Chapter of the Space Force Association, to explore how Texas—and specifically Midland—is becoming a key player in the future of space and national security.From space defense and energy partnerships to hypersonic tech, in-space refueling, and even lunar base development, Eric breaks down the critical missions shaping the future of the space economy. We also touch on how local businesses and educational institutions in West Texas can play a role in supporting space innovation.Whether you’re fascinated by defense, aerosp...

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  The Truth About TRT and Men’s Health from Game Day Midland

  Apr 1, 202525 minS0

  <p>If you're feeling drained, foggy, or not quite yourself, it might be time to look at your testosterone levels. In this episode of Best of Midland, hosts Ryan Shewchuk and Terra Avery sit down with Mike and Kristin Moyer, founders of Game Day Men's Health in Midland, to talk about the signs of low testosterone and how modern men are reclaiming their health.Mike shares how his background in the military and his own health challenges led to opening Game Day—a clinic designed to make men feel comfortable, informed, and empowered. From testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to vitamin in...

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  Investing in Midland’s Future: Inside the Midland College Bond

  Mar 18, 202539 minS0

  <p>Midland College is at a crossroads. With workforce demands in the Permian Basin growing, the college is proposing a $450 million bond to expand career and technical education programs, upgrade campus facilities, and increase student capacity.In this episode of Best of Midland, hosts Ryan Shewchuk and Terra Avery sit down with Kelsie Rasure, Chair of the Midland Works PAC, to break down what this bond means for Midland.We discuss:✅ Why Midland College is struggling to meet workforce demands✅ The biggest projects in the bond, including a new Applied Technology Complex✅ How the bond will impact students, local businesses, and ta...

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