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KTBS Podcasting and the Committee of 100 present Good to Know Shreveport-Bossier, a podcast series showcasing the good things happening in our area. We’ll go in-depth about economic development, community growth and other topics about initiatives that are having a positive impact in our community. We’ll have new episodes every other Wednesday. You can find the KTBS Good to Know podcast wherever you listen to podcasting. Or go to KTBS.com or KTBS Now on your streaming device to see the full i ...
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This week we talk all about what it means to be a good steward of the land, and as an extension, of your community. You can find my fascinating discussion with Archer Frierson here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:42 1. Let’s start here today. Your family came to Louisiana from South Carolina. Can you tell me about this? 7:19 2. Your family and y…
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Ever wonder how huge additions to our community, like the Sci-Port Discovery Center and the Robinson Film Center, happen? You can find my full discussion with Sylvia Goodman here. 1:34 1. Sci-Port Discovery Center 37:28 2. Robinson Film Centerjgoodmank
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This week's episode is all about communication and collaboration. We look at one of our community's best examples of how to tackle some of our most complex issues - the way that CADA and numerous others are working together to reform the local crisis response system. You can find my full discussion with Janet Miller here. Here are the questions I a…
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I love talking about the Hispanic community which has grown and contributed so much over the last few decades to our city. You can find my full discussion with Maria Sermons, Vice President of Total Yard Care and President of the Hispanic Heritage Association, here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:32 1. Your father started Total Yard Care with on…
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This week I get to share a small piece of the great legacy of The Shreveport Sun, which turns 105 later this year. You can find my full discussion with Ronald Collins Jr., the Editor, here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:48 1. On November 6, 1920, The Shreveport Sun was founded by Melvin Lee Collins, Senior. It is the oldest weekly newspaper for…
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This week I sit down with one of our community's most important leaders, Tabatha Taylor, the Chair of the Shreveport City Council. You can find our full discussion here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:42 1. For more than 25 years, you have been advocating for autism awareness. Your adult son, Dominique, is non-verbal and was diagnosed with autis…
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I love sitting down with people who have taken their faith and made it their work and action. You can find my full discussion with Deidra Lewis-Robertson, Director of Friendship House for Community Renewal International, here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:37 1. You are an integral part of Community Renewal International as the Director of Frie…
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Greg Powell is bringing the fun with his company SB Rides and helping to piece together the stories that shape us with his bike and bus tours. You can find our full discussion here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:31 1. How did you come up with the idea of Social Bike Rides or SB Rides as most know it? 6:52 2. Tell me about 515 Pierre Avenue. 11:…
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The title of this week's episode is "It's all about perspective" (I title them each week for Channel 12 when they house the episodes on their KSLA 12 App). All that to say, I absolutely loved the opportunity to sit down with Emily Hays as she shared her fresh, useful and really instructive perspective. You can find the entire discussion here. Here …
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This week we sit down with the one and only Maggie Martin. You can find my full discussion with the Shreveport journalistic icon here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:33 1. You have been an institution in Shreveport journalism. I read that it was a dream come true for you to be a journalist, one you chose many years ago when you were a young chil…
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This week our focus is Mardi Gras! You can find my full discussion with Tony Richardson and Karen Baker, Krewe of Gemini, here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:28 1. Both of you are part of The Krewe of Gemini, the oldest parading Mardi Gras Krewe in Shreveport-Bossier. We recently kicked off Mardi Gras season 2025 with Twelfth Night. Tell me whe…
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Like so many of my guests, Clarrissa's journey is an instructive one and so rich with valuable lessons for us all. You can find our full discussion here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:28 1. You and I first met about a year ago. As I have mentioned several times here, I currently chair the advisory board for LSUS’ Institute for Nonprofit Adminis…
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This week we sit down with one of the great thinkers about community that we have. You can find my full discussion with Mack McCarter here. Here are the questions that I asked: 0:46 1. Mack, you are the founder and coordinator of Community Renewal International, one of our community’s most impactful nonprofits that you first started in 1994. You ar…
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Centenary College has experienced tremendous growth under Dr. Christopher Holoman, its president since 2016. When you sit down with Dr. Holoman, it's clear why. You can find my full discussion here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:39 1. On March 17, 2017, you were formally inaugurated as Centenary College’s 31st President. Since taking over, Cent…
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So much wisdom in this conversation about what we make a 21st Shreveport-Bossier into. You can find my full discussion with Chase Boytim, Proprietor of Fatty Arbuckle's Pub, here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:32 1. You are deeply entrenched in Shreveport restauranteur and bar owner history, having gotten your start with the Cush brothers. Let’…
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Sitting down with Africa Price, this week's guest, it's so clear how she has excelled in numerous, key positions in our community. You can find our full discussion here. 0:34 1. You’ve had a varied and rich professional career. From executive editor of the Shreveport Times to Chief of Staff, Director of Governmental Affairs, and Director of Communi…
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People like John Dean who for many years have been both business leaders and incredibly active in trying to make our community better make me want to call them "business activists". You can find my full discussion with John here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:34 1. John, you have had a great career as a CPA at the accounting firm Heard, McElroy…
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Stepping up because your community needs you and because there's so much opportunity to make a difference are at the heart of this week's discussion. You can find my full conversation with Oliver Jenkins here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:25 1. One of the themes I want to explore with you today is how to get more people like Oliver Jenkins in …
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How to work across the aisle and get transformative projects done like the new Jimmie Davis Bridge are at the core of this week's discussion. You can find my full discussion with Barrow Peacock here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:28 1. Many people know you as Senator Peacock. But before you became Senator Peacock, you ran four unsuccessful camp…
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Supporting our students as administrators, teachers and parents is our focus this week as we sit down with Dr. Barzanna White, Caddo Parish District School Psychologist. Here are the questions I asked: 0:41 1. You are the Caddo Parish District School Psychologist. In your role, you focus on student supports, positive school climates, suicide preven…
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I have completed 117 episodes so far about fascinating people doing important work. But the journey of Howard Pernell Allen is as riveting as I have found. You can hear my full discussion with him here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:38 1. You were born in 1964. In 1981 you were arrested and sentenced to Angola for murdering someone. You were se…
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So many of my guests are people who have been in the trenches, often far removed from the spotlight, doing invaluable work for our community. This week's guest is no exception. You can hear my discussion with Former Director of Security for Caddo Schools, Roy Murry, here (or wherever you get your podcasts by searching "Shreveport-Bossier: My City, …
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What do we sound like as a community? This week for the first time we dive into our local music industry. You can find my full discussion with Drummer John Hoffman here (or wherever you get your podcasts by searching "Shreveport-Bossier: My City, My Community, My Home"). Here are the questions I asked: 0:44 1. You are at least a second-generation l…
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Collaboration, Communication and Capitalizing on External Resources are the themes of this week's episode. You can find my full discussion with Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts and Captain LaTienda Pierre here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:43 1. Commissioner, let’s start with you. You serve as the Chair of the Juvenile Justice Committee. How oft…
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"If you want friends, you must first find yourself friendly" is the title of this week's episode. You can find my full discussion with Mario Chavez, Former Caddo Parish Commissioner and Owner of MersaTech, here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:27 1. We’ll cover a lot of ground today but let’s start here. On October 9th you will be the featured sp…
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This episode is a first as I sit down with a friend and former employer who in the second half of the episode wanted to ask me the questions. You can find my full discussion with Kempten Schwab, Managing Director for STS Capital Partners here. Here are the questions I asked: 0:45 1. You appear to have had three large chapters in your professional c…
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Dr. Aubra Gantt, Chancellor of Southern University at Shreveport, sits down with Jeffrey Goodman, Director of Marketing and Development for the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, to answer the following questions: 0:35 1. In March of 2023, you were named the first female Chancellor for Southern University Shreveport (or SUSLA as many call it). You are a …
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Damien Ford, Project Manager and Associate Architect for Mike McSwain Architect, sits down with Jeffrey Goodman, Director of Marketing and Development for the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, to answer the following questions: 0:36 1. Damien, you are a Project Manager and Associate Architect for Mike McSwain Architect. Let’s start here today. Tell me s…
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Filmmaker Alexander Jeffery sits down with Jeffrey Goodman, Director of Marketing and Development for the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, to answer the following questions: 0:35 1. In 2015, your short film, The Bespoke Tailoring of Mister Bellamy, won the Louisiana Film Prize. I’ve read where you called this a “life-changing moment”. Talk to me about …
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Scripture: Psalm 139: 23-24 Chapter 1: Understanding Triggers and Personal Wounds 0:00 - 5:11 - We explore the concept of triggers and how they relate to our personal wounds and traumas. Chapter 2: The Church's Role in Addressing Pain 5:11 - 6:24 - We examine the current state of the church and its responsibility in addressing personal pain. Chapte…
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Paralympian Jillian Elwart sits down with Jeffrey Goodman, Director of Marketing and Development for the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, to answer the following questions: 0:34 1. Jillian, you are a pediatric prosthetist for Shriners Hospitals for Children. Let’s start here today. I once heard you tell a story about an American Girl doll and the way t…
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This message invites us to explore the profound truth that God knows us better than we know ourselves. It challenges us to confront why we often hide parts of our lives from Him, despite His omniscience. The story of Elijah fleeing from Jezebel (1 Kings 19) serves as a powerful illustration of how even great prophets can succumb to fear and isolati…
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Director of STRIKEWERX, Russ Mathers, sits down with Jeffrey Goodman, Director of Marketing and Development for the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, to answer the following questions: 0:31 1. You are the Director of STRIKEWERX, the innovation hub of the US Air Force Global Strike Command. In a little while, I want you to tell me about a couple of STRIK…
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In this powerful message, we explore the story of Elijah from 1 Kings 19, focusing on how we can thrive through life's triggers. We're reminded that life is full of ups and downs, and the Bible serves as a roadmap for navigating these challenges. Elijah's journey teaches us that even spiritual giants face moments of fear and doubt. The message emph…
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Former US and Ghana Olympic Weightlifting Coach, Kyle Pierce, sits down with Jeffrey Goodman, Director of Marketing and Development for the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, to answer the following questions: 0:30 1. Dr. Pierce, you are a world-renowned sports scientist. Let’s start here today. You once said the following: “I wasn’t a very good athlete.…
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In this powerful message, we're reminded that God meets us exactly where we are, not where we pretend to be. The speaker draws our attention to Psalm 42, where the psalmist pours out his heart to God in times of distress. We're encouraged to be honest with God about our pain, hurt, and suffering, realizing that being a Christian doesn't make us imm…
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In this spiritually enriching discussion, we are reminded of the profound reality that each of us, like Moses, is called by God to fulfill a unique purpose, underscored by our faith and our consecration to His will. Referencing the Biblical narrative from Leviticus, where Moses is instructed on sacrificial offerings, the dialogue highlights the imp…
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