The Wake Up Call with Benji Snead Podcast

Grace Shoop on July 6th, 2026

Benji Snead is joined by Grace Shoop, who is is a Lubbock native that was the third runner-up in the Miss Texas Pageant. Grace talks about her background, her experience in the pageant, what goes into her community service initiative Live Out L.O.U.D, and what perspective she has on a younger generation.

Casey Doyle on July 1st, 2026

Casey Doyle with Casey Carpet One joins The Wake Up Call with Benji Snead for this episode to talk about his involvement with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Lubbock. He also discusses his company's brand, his business philosophy, his life story, and his perspective on life.

Mark McBrayer on June 30th, 2026

Benji Snead visits with Lubbock mayor Mark McBrayer to talk about the city's upcoming public meet regarding data centers and what the public needs to know about this meeting. Mayor McBrayer discusses the city's process of accepting or rejecting data center propositions, how the city can address the public's concerns, what to expect with 4th on Broadway, and he gives his thoughts on turnout in the City Council - District 4 election.

Jordan Wheatley on June 29th, 2026

Benji Snead is joined by Jordan Wheatley to get Jordan's thoughts on data centers, their potential impact on Lubbock, how housing development is doing in Lubbock, and in which directions the city is growing. Jordan recaps the Parade of Homes and gives an update on his recovery from a life-threatening injury.

Kelly Rowe on June 26th, 2026

Benji Snead is joined by Lubbock County Sheriff Kelly Rowe for this edition of The Wake Up Call. Sheriff Rowe shares what he wants in the county budget for the Sheriff's Office, why he's concerned about his officers being inadequately compensated, and why there is a struggle to fund public safety in the county.

Morris Wilkes on June 25th, 2026

Benji Snead is joined by Lubbock native Morris Wilkes, a prominent figure who served as George W. Bush's lead advance representative during Bush's presidency. Morris shares his stories of working with the Bush administration and shares his thoughts on the biggest issues facing politics and society.

Melinda Pharies on June 24th, 2026

Benji Snead chats with Carpet Tech's Melinda Pharies, who is also a former Lady Raider Basketball player. Melinda shares her memories of playing for Marsha Sharp, what she thinks about the current landscape of college athletics, and her opinions on different issues facing Lubbock.

Mike Dalby on June 23rd, 2026

Benji Snead invites Lubbock county commissioner for Precinct 1 Mike Dalby to the studios to discuss the Lubbock County Expo Center lease approval, why Mike voted against approving the lease, and what citizens need to about this development in the project.

Brooke Hobgood on June 23rd, 2026

Benji Snead chats with Masked Rider Capital's Brooke Hobgood. Brook talks about her background in the medical field, what it's like to work in the private equity investment business, and what their relationship is like with the community.

Cameron West on June 22nd, 2026

Benji Snead is joined by local restaurant owner Cameron West. Cameron talks about owning multiple restaurants, what it's like to work in the food industry, and how downtown development in Lubbock has impacted his businesses.