William Clark Green is a Texas Country music icon. Lubbock is the birthplace of his career that started while he was a student at Texas Tech. From touring across the world, to hosting one of the largest music festivals in West Texas, he doesn't plan to slow down anytime soon. Introduction Cotton Fest had its first sell out crowd with nearly 10,000 people in attendance. 2:53 High Cotton Relief Fund has helped hundreds over the years since it was created by Will. The foundation has become his life...
Jul 02, 2025•37 min•Ep. 10
In May, the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine made history with its inaugural graduation — delivering on Texas Tech’s promise to bring critical veterinary care to rural and regional communities across the state. In this episode of Fearless, we meet the newly hooded doctors who will meet this purpose. Watch the Ceremony: https://youtu.be/JZdsb-KSgko See the Story: https://stories.ttu.edu/first-of-their-kind?source=share-texastechuniversity What's next for the graduates: https://www.ttu.edu...
Jun 06, 2025•15 min
Emily Jones McCoy has seen quite a bit in her decade-plus as a sideline reporter for the Texas Rangers, but this Texas Tech grad is just a West Texas girl at heart. The wife and mom of two finds herself now in a season of transition, from the broadcast booth and television studio, to adventures beyond the baseball diamond. Listen to Fearless on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/fearlesstexastechpodcast Listen to Emily's podcast, The Mom Game here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1i...
Apr 04, 2025•31 min
Brandon Weaver's adventures across the country are well documented in his podcast, The Tinstreamer, and is featured in immersive storytelling as a freelance writer for a variety of publications. In what he calls his writing career 2.0, Brandon has rediscovered his passion for the outdoors through his friendship with Texas Tech professor Jerod Foster as he finds himself along for the ride in some of Texas Tech's most unique student experiences. Listen to The Tinstreamer Podcast: https://open.spot...
Jan 28, 2025•59 min
Cleto Cordero is a founding member of the band Flatland Cavalry, a Midland native and a proud Red Raider. From performing on campus and at Lubbock's own Blue Light to some of the most iconic venues across the country, this group of humble people is soaring to new heights. Introduction 2:21 Cleto reflects on where it all started for him and his band and how far they've come to return and perform at the iconic Buddy Holly Hall. 3:15 His dad's advice about fame and remaining humble despite success....
Nov 20, 2024•29 min•Ep. 4
Texas Tech made history when it announced the opening of its School of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. Now, two years later, the first graduating class is in it's final year of clinical rotations. Join these students as they experience the joys and challenges of each rotation. Listen to Fearless on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/fearlesstexastechpodcast Follow us on social media and check out our YouTube playlist for special Fearless content! Instagram: @TexasTech Facebook: Texas...
Nov 06, 2024•24 min•Season 4Ep. 6
He's a dad, a husband, a lover of the outdoors and he leads our Red Raider Basketball program. Head Coach Grant McCasland and his wife Cece have long dreamed of returning to the her alma mater and the place that has been foundational in his basketball coaching career. Now, "Coach Mac" and his family are loving Lubbock and giving back to the place where it all started for them. Introduction 1:00 Building a culture around community and the importance of relationships within the program. 2:30 How r...
Oct 30, 2024•25 min
Butch Martin has Allison Clayton, her law students and Texas Tech University to thank for his freedom. When Texas Tech's Innocence Clinic got involved in his case, Allison and third-year law students believed Butch would get the justice he deserved. In 2023, they saw that come to fruition. See photos and learn more about Butch and Allison here: https://www.ttu.edu/now/posts/2024/10/the-story-of-butch-martin-and-allison-clayton.php During his incarceration, Butch provided homemade gifts to Alliso...
Oct 09, 2024•37 min•Season 4Ep. 5
A house fire killed Butch Martin’s wife and two children in 1999. He was sentenced to life in prison. After serving 24 years of that sentence, he was exonerated through the work of faculty and students at Texas Tech’s School of Law. See photos and learn more about Butch and Allison here: https://www.ttu.edu/now/posts/2024/10/the-story-of-butch-martin-and-allison-clayton.php During his incarceration, Butch provided homemade gifts to Allison. See them here: https://youtu.be/UQKvZ_RRsqw The Texas T...
Oct 02, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Holly Young Sudduth met the love of her life at Texas Tech. Holly and Toby graduated and built the life they'd always dreamed about - 23 years later, it came crashing down. Today, Holly uses her podcast "Every Widow Thing" to encourage and help others through unimaginable loss. With candor, grace and a good dose of dark humor, Holly and her co-hosts welcome you to the widowhood. Every Widow Thing Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5... Listen to Fearless on your favorite podcast platfo...
Sep 25, 2024•37 min•Ep. 2
The Thoma family believes in the future of small towns, it's why they created a scholarship to fuel and fund the Red Raider dream for students from those areas. Follow the journey from the very beginning of finding the first cohort of the Thoma Scholars. Visit Fearless online: https://www.ttu.edu/fearless/seasons/season-four.php https://linktr.ee/texastechuniversity
Sep 18, 2024•23 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Nothing comes easy in rural areas, including healthcare. In this episode featuring One Health, our experts dive into the health challenges being faced by humans, animals and the environment across rural America. This is what Texas Tech’s One Health initiative is doing to solve them. Show Notes 1:09 Introduction 1:51 - Challenges Facing Rural Communities 4:54 - Student Recruitment 9:04 - Access to Resources 16:49 - Life Expectancy 20:21 - Medical Care Access 22:13 - Transmission of Disease 25:54 ...
Sep 12, 2024•40 min
Scott Robertson has a vision to serve people. It's what started his foundation all those years ago and what still fuels him today. Each year, he looks to Texas Tech students and faculty to help him keep his dream alive by providing medical and infrastructure needs to rural communities in Mexico. Fearless Website: https://www.ttu.edu/fearless/seasons/season-four.php
Sep 04, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Texas Tech alumna Tiara Williams is living her best life. The former track and field athlete's Q&A-style social media show 'Real Talk with Tee' has taken off and catapulted her onto the biggest stage in the world: The Summer 2024 Olympics. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_realtalkwithtee/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkwithtee Show Notes: Introduction 3:50 Establishing Chemistry in Interviews. 5:27 Tee spent 3 weeks in Paris for the 2024 Olympics interviewing athletes, ...
Aug 28, 2024•21 min
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) evolves, faculty and staff at Texas Tech grapple with how it's changing the college classroom. In this episode we'll explore the challenges this technology presents and what professors and students are doing about it. Visit our website to learn more about Fearless and meet some of the characters from this season. Follow us on social media and check out our YouTube playlist for special Fearless content! Instagram: @TexasTech Facebook: Texas Tech University X: @Texa...
Aug 21, 2024•25 min•Season 4Ep. 1
At Texas Tech, we’re inspiring conversations in our YouTube series Foundations. We’re bringing together experts across multiple fields to discuss important issues that impact all of us. This time, it’s about water. What happens to this agriculture-rich area if water resources dry up? What do Texas Tech researchers propose we do about it. Watch this episode of Foundations on our YouTube channel and learn more about the characters you hear - Foundations | Water...
Jan 10, 2024•48 min
For the first time, the Texas Tech Goin’ Band appeared front and center at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It was a week in the Big Apple that garnered national attention and created memories that will last a lifetime.
Dec 08, 2023•35 min
Francis Wuensche blazed the trail that would become a Guinness World Record. This is the story of how she launched her family tradition. This story, written by Evermore Editor Glenys Young is featured in issue four, read by Allison Hirth.
Nov 08, 2023•13 min
There is little Texas Tech history this family has not experienced, and they have the Guinness World Record to prove it. Meet the Wuensches, a family that's proudly worn the Scarlet and Black for generations. In this episode, we explore their legacy through the eyes and voices of the people who have been part of it.
Nov 08, 2023•41 min
When David Copeland graduated from Texas Tech's School of Law, he defied all odds. The first-generation college student spent his life ensuring students like him could attend college, and he's not alone; this episode features stories of generous alumni who have helped make futures possible for thousands of students.
Sep 13, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 7
If you ask anyone working in higher education, the college recruitment process is very different from what it used to be. Texas Tech has embraced that challenge, turning to technology to identify the next generation of Red Raiders.
Sep 06, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 6
The mission of Texas Tech is to educate and graduate students with the knowledge, skills, and personal qualities that enable them to contribute to the workforce. Still, finding a career after college can be a challenge, and the faculty and staff at Texas Tech are here to help make that transition as smooth as possible.
Aug 30, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Without student collaborators Katie Perkins and Cole Rohrbach, the story of Adventure Media 2023 wouldn’t have been the same. In this bonus episode, we sit down to talk about the memories that made this an unforgettable experience.
Aug 23, 2023•38 min
You may have heard of "experiential learning opportunities," but what does that mean at Texas Tech? In episode four, we'll take you on an adventure to share how some faculty have inserted their curriculum into the community and transformed how their students learn.
Aug 23, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Creating the ideal student experience is like building a home; it should be customized to fit your needs. With more than 40,000 students at Texas Tech, finding where you fit in can be challenging, but in episode three, you'll meet the staff dedicated to helping all students find success.
Aug 16, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 3
They're at nearly every athletics event, leading the fans in support of our teams, but the commitment of these students goes beyond the sidelines. In episode two, learn how Texas Tech's Goin' Band from Raiderland and cheer and pom squads represent our university nationally and are essential to our most beloved traditions.
Aug 09, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Certain things in life go together—peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, Tom and Jerry. For Texas Tech, it's the scarlet and black or the Masked Rider and Raider Red. In the season premiere, we (re)introduce you to these beloved mascots and explore their history and influence on Red Raiders across the globe.
Aug 02, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 1
At 100 years old, Texas Tech has become a world-class, internationally recognized institution. While much has changed, our traditions, values, and focus on graduating students with the skills to contribute to society remain steadfast. In season three, we celebrate Texas Tech's progress by reflecting on the past, embracing the present, and preparing for the future.
Jul 12, 2023•1 min
In this bonus episode, we revisit the story of CASFER, a new research facility on campus that garnered the largest National Science Foundation grant in Texas Tech history earlier this year. Its plans to create cheaper, cleaner, more sustainable fertilizer could be transformative for farmers. Level Up is going inside the research to discover more about CASFER through the eyes of a farmer who will feel its impact. Learn more about CASFER here: https://www.casfer.us/ See photos and discover more ab...
Nov 22, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 9
"It wasn’t just about writing papers anymore; it wasn’t just about graduating students. It was about taking that knowledge and creating intellectual property.” -John Schroeder, Director, National Wind Institute. What happens after a groundbreaking discovery? Because of people like Cameron Smith, inventions have a life beyond a Texas Tech lab. Cameron and his Office of Research Commercialization colleagues empower researchers and bring their work to the marketplace. In this final episode of seaso...
Oct 05, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 7
