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Express-News sports editor Nick Talbot interviews TNA champion Joe Hendry ahead of a live edition of TNA iMPACT! in San Antonio on Jan. 23 and 24. Hendry discusses the hard work it takes into going viral.    Suggested reading: Jeff and Matt Hardy reflect on wrestling careers ahead of TNA show in San Antonio Why you should believe in TNA wrestler (and musician) Joe Hendry Different paths all lead to same ‘Victory Road’ for TNA stars Brothers vow to make Von Erich a household name again, win tag team gold for their father Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/ /  Nick Talbot on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/NicholasRTalbot Become a subscriber: exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Express-News sports editor Nick Talbot interviews the Hardy Boyz, Jeff and Matt Hardy as they reflect on their careers ahead of a live edition of TNA iMPACT! in San Antonio on Jan. 23 and 24.    Suggested reading: Why you should believe in TNA wrestler (and musician) Joe Hendry Different paths all lead to same ‘Victory Road’ for TNA stars Brothers vow to make Von Erich a household name again, win tag team gold for their father   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/spurs-insider/  Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/spurs-nation/ Finger on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mikefinger  Become a subscriber: exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barton Simpson, the brother of Brad Simpson, and Marta Prada Peláez, CEO of Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc., which operates the Battered Women and Children’s Shelter in San Antonio, discuss the importance of raising awareness about domestic violence in San Antonio, especially during the holiday season.    Suggested reading: Olmos Park police are searching for a missing San Antonio area real estate agent A neighbor heard screams. Then San Antonio real estate agent Suzanne Simpson disappeared. ATF affidavit: Missing Realtor Suzanne Simpson’s husband Brad owns unregistered gun Search ends for missing real estate agent Suzanne Simpson at East Side San Antonio landfill Brad Simpson, whose wife Suzanne remains missing, faces two new charges. Here's why. Brad Simpson indicted by grand jury on murder charge in connection with his wife's disappearance Suzanne Simpson's DNA found on her husband Brad Simpson's saw, police said Produced by: Monte Bach, senior multimedia producer Angela Alcala-Bach, deputy

TNA world champion Nic Nemeth, Moose and the Laredo kid discuss why they became wrestlers, TNA’s partnership with WWE and NXT, colleague Joe Hendry's viral success, and the promotion’s upcoming show in San Antonio, Victory Road.    Suggested reading and viewing: Why you should believe in TNA’s Joe Hendry AEW, Thunder Rosa on Collision course Brothers vow to make Von Erich a household name again, win tag team gold for their father   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts Nicholas Talbot on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/NicholasRTalobot  Become a subscriber: exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Antonio Sports President and CEO Jenny Carnes talks with members of our editorial board about this year's brackets, next year's Final Four in the Alamo City and a milestone for nonprofit. Suggested reading: Pasley: It's 'Women Making History Month' in college basketball Jenny Carnes selected to succeed Russ Bookbinder as San Antonio Sports head Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three female athletic directors, Triva Corrales (Judson ISD), Suzette Arriola (East Central ISD) and Rose Ann Martinez (Harlandale ISD), join high school sports reporter David Hinojosa for a San Antonio Express-News High School Roundtable discussion on how they became athletic directors, how they manage in a male-dominated field and issues they have faced in their ascension to their schools’ top athletic position. The roundtable, in conjunction with Women’s History Month, is part of an ongoing series examining off the field issues for high school sports throughout the San Antonio community.    Suggested Reading:    Beyond the Game: How Black high school coaches impact San Antonio sports Beyond the Game: How Kellen Mond, Ramon Richards and others navigate stigmas facing Black athletes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three student-athletes in our local sports community join high school sports reporter Ronald Harrod for the first San Antonio Express-News Athletes Roundtable. UTSA’s Elijah Frizell and Isaiah Walker, and former East Central girls basketball player Asia Prudhomme discuss their experiences as Black athletes.  Suggested reading: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UTSA Head Football Coach Jeff Traylor sits down with members of the Express-News editorial board for a wide-ranging interview to discuss the future of the program, NIL money and what it takes to compete at the highest levels of Division I college football. Suggested reading: UTSA's Jeff Traylor makes adjustments, additions to coaching staff Transfer portal, NIL prompt UTSA to alter approach to early signing period Frank Harris set to aid UTSA's NIL effort, stepping in as vice president of City Fans 210 collective Major moments in UTSA football history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three leaders in our local sports community join high school sports reporter Ronald Harrod for the first San Antonio Express-News Coaches Roundtable. Wagner girl basketball coach Annissa Jackson, Roosevelt football coach/athletic coordinator Matt Carroll, and Sam Houston football coach Jeremy Williams delve deep into their experiences as Black coaches, exploring the unique challenges and triumphs that have shaped their coaching journeys. This Coaches Roundtable is not just about the game; it's a platform for understanding, fostering dialogue, and inspiring meaningful change. Be part of the conversation as we discuss the intersection of race and coaching, providing insights that extend far beyond the sports arena. Suggested reading: Beyond the Game: How Black high school coaches impact San Antonio sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Express-News sports editor Nick Talbot interviews Thunder Rosa about her possible return at AEW’s Collison on Dec. 23 at the Frost Bank Center. The two discuss her injury, her championship win in San Antonio, her ventures outside of wrestling and the state of AEW’s women’s division.   Suggested reading: San Antonio pro wrestler Thunder Rosa may make history in her hometown during AEW Dynamite on March 16 AEW women’s champion Thunder Rosa raising funds for Uvalde Catch us everywhere:  Nick Talbot on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/NicholasRTalbot Thunder Rose on X (Twitter)  https://twitter.com/ThunderRosa22 Become a subscriber: exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. and South Texas Business Partnership President and CEO Rebecca Viagran discuss how to work regionally to address infrastructure needs and cultivate economic development. SUGGESTED READING: Viagran: To pave way for prosperity, upgrade South Bexar's infrastructure More about the San Antonio Forward series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beto Altamirano, CEO and co-founder of Irys, and chairman and co-founder of the Better Futures Institute, talks about the potential to develop a dynamic workforce in San Antonio and the South Triangle region. REQUIRED READING: The San Antonio Forward project Powerhouse potential: Why San Antonio should care about a different Texas Triangle Why the I-35 corridor is the unsung hero of the American household Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beto Gomez and David Robinson Jr., guest scholars with University of Texas at San Antonio’s Urban Future Lab, explain why San Antonio’s future is interwoven with the Rio Grande Valley and Monterrey, Mexico through our cultural, demographic and economic ties. REQUIRED READING: Powerhouse potential: Why San Antonio should care about a different Texas Triangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Antonio Express-News sports writers David Hinojosa and Ronald Harrod discuss the start of high school football season. This preview dives into San Antonio area high schools such as Steele, Judson Boerne, Brennan, Raegan, Smithson Valley, and Brandeis. The duo also discusses top area players such as Chad Warner, James Peoples, Antonio Meza, Freddie Dubose, Ty Hawkins, and Michael Terry III. Required reading: Steele’s 2023 season outlook: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/high-school San Antonio high school football preview: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/high-school The Elite 11 preseason football team: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/high-school More Articles: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/high-school/  Become a subscriber: https://subscription.expressnews.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Councilman and Chamber of Commerce President Joe Krier and developer Marty Wender talk about their mentor Red McCombs, who passed away this week at 95.

The Express-News Taste Team joins the show to discuss their latest project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Express-News taste team hosts Hayden owner Adam Lampinstein and executive chef Bill Corbett to talk about their popular Pastrami, expansion plans, and their philosophy when developing a menu.

Five years in the making, “The Wiz” was the first musical to be produced at Sam Houston in at least three decades, They faced technical and financial challenges, delays in set construction and costume design, and competing demands on students, many of whom had little or no experience in live theater.

Sports editor Nick Talbot hosts UT beat writer Nick Moyle and UTSA beat writer Greg Luca to talk championships and bowl games! https://www.expressnews.com/sports/high-school/u-pick-em/?contestid=834405#registration/login

The Express-News taste team joins the show to bring you what a "Best Day Ever" looks like at the Pearl! These are the best places to eat, drink and have a good time.