The Wake Up Call with Benji Snead Podcast

Pete Christy on June 4th, 2026

Benji Snead talks to KCBD sports director Pete Christy over the phone to discuss Texas Tech Softball in the WCWS Finals and what Pete's journey has been like with KCBD.

Katie Sandifer on June 3rd, 2026

Benji Snead chats with Katie Sandifer about the annual 4th on Broadway event in Lubbock. Katie covers what her role is in 4th on Broadway, the history of the event, what changes to it people need to know about, and expectations for this year's festivities.

Victoria Whitehead on June 2nd, 2026

Benji Snead is joined by Victoria Whitehead, who is the CEO of the West Texas Home Builders Association. Victoria promotes the upcoming Parade of Homes and shares what people need to know about the event, what goes into putting it together, and what people should expect to see in this year's showcase. Victoria also gives her take on impact fees, what challenges home builders face, and how demands for new homes are being met.

Mark McBrayer on May 29th, 2026

The mayor of Lubbock Mark McBrayer joined Benji Snead for this episode to break down the facts and information to know regarding a new AI data center opening in Lubbock. Mark shares the city's overall approach and mindset towards data centers, how the city is handling and meeting water needs, and what the differences are between small scale and "hyper" scale centers.

Danielle Sweat on May 28th, 2026

Benji Snead sits down and talks with Danielle Sweat, who is the city of Wolfforth's Executive Director for Economic Development. Danielle shares what plans the city's economic development has for the city, how they are preparing for more growth, if the city is growing smart, and how the city is meeting the needs and demands of its citizens.

Steve Massengale on May 27th, 2026

In this episode, Benji Snead talks to Steve Massengale, who is a former city councilman and former Lubbock ISD board member. Steve gives his thoughts on the winners of local elections, his time on the school board, where the city is on downtown development, and being on city council during COVID. He also talks about his life outside of politics and what's next for him.

Dan Pope on May 27th, 2026

Benji Snead is joined by former mayor of Lubbock Dan Pope. Dan talks about his time as mayor, what it was like to be the mayor during COVID, and what the hardest decision was during that time. He also gives his thoughts on local elections and opinions on those who won their races, like Tom Sell and Ken Paxton. Dan shares what Lubbock needs to see from Commissioner's Court and if Lubbock should have gone through deregulation for energy.

Jordan Rackler on May 22nd, 2026

Benji Snead sits down with Jordan Rackler, who is running in the Republican primary runoff for Lubbock County Commissioner - Precinct 4 as the incumbent. Jordan gives an update on where the county is on the Expo Center Project, where they are with the funding, and what the dynamic of the LCEC looks like. Jordan also talks about the difference between him and his opponent Chad Seay, what it's like to run against him again, and what the biggest needs in Precinct 4 are.

Matt Smith on May 21st, 2026

In today's episode, Benji Snead chats with Matt Smith, owner of Fat Matt Roofing. Matt also was a candidate in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 19's congressional seat. Matt talks about why he ran for Congress, why there was not a recount in the primary, what it was like to run a campaign with his family, and what's next for Matt. He also shares what surprised him about the Republican base in the district, what issues he sees that West Texas faces, and what he would want to accomplish if he was in Congress.

Roxzine Stinson on May 20th, 2026

Benji Snead is joined by Lubbock county elections administrator Roxzine Stinson to talk about early voting turnout for the primary runoffs, what's driving high turnout for the runoffs compared to the city elections earlier this year, and the process behind prepping for an election.