Episodes

  • Community Policing with Chief Victorian
    Jun 1 2026

    Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

    Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

    Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

    Chief Sheryl Victorian has made a significant contribution to public safety and the perception of policing in Waco. After a full career in Houston, Dr. Victorian came to Waco to make a difference.

    In my conversation with Chief Victorian, she mentioned a retreat she attended led by Simon Sinek. Here is a link to the video of his TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA.

    Sponsored by:

    • Ray's Automotive Specialists: FixMyCarRay.com
    • Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/
    • The WACO Independent Film Festival - WACOINDIE.com
    • Christian Family Law Solutions: https://1c6.law
    • Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com
    • The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com

    #theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #todaysoffice #talkshow #1000thanks #WACO #WacoTexas

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    29 mins
  • What it Means to Be Texan - Emily Kirtner
    May 26 2026

    Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

    Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

    Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

    This week: North Crest RV Park owner: Emily Kirtner.

    https://northcrestrvpark.com/

    Sponsored by:

    • Ray's Automotive Specialists: FixMyCarRay.com
    • Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/
    • The WACO Independent Film Festival - WACOINDIE.com
    • Christian Family Law Solutions: https://1c6.law
    • Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com
    • The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com

    #theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #todaysoffice #talkshow #1000thanks #WACO #WacoTexas

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    29 mins
  • Community Volunteer Christine A. Smith
    May 12 2026

    Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

    Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

    Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

    Waco lost a remarkable person on May 5, 2026: Community volunteer and entrepreneur Christine A. Smith had a 3 week battle with cancer. In this episode we reprise our conversation of how she integrated into a community where she did not even know one person when she moved to Waco. Christine had a dramatic impact on the people of this community in the brief 19 she lived here. I trust you will rejoice with me in a life well lived. I know her best, we were married for 42 years.

    💬 "We moved to Waco...for the people." - Christine A. Smith

    🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.

    Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds

    Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, January 10, 2026 (episode 67), and replayed in a revised version May 16, 2026.

    • This episode is sponsored by:
    • FullPotentialAccelerator.com
    • PresentGifting.com
    • Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    • Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready. QualityCabinetsTX.com
    • Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers Independent-Planner.colm
    • The book, Networking for Students

    📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM. #theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas #podcast

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    29 mins
  • Ty Kemper: Tribal Proving Ground
    Apr 24 2026

    Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

    Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

    Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

    Navy Veteran:Ty Kemper of Tribal Proving Ground - Brotherhood of the Uncommon Few. It is a one-day, veteran-led bootcamp where you embrace the suck—and earn a brotherhood most men never experience.🎧 Listen now to The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.

    Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds

    Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, April 18th, 2026.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    • Quality Cabinets - Modern Design. Everyday comfort.
    • Christian Family Law: https://1c6.law/
    • Ray's Automotive: https://www.fixmycarray.com/
    • Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.
    • PresentGifting.com
    • ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    • Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    • Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    • Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    • The book, Networking for Students

    📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM.

    #theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas #podcast

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    29 mins
  • Lydia Tate of KWBU Public Radio
    Apr 13 2026

    Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

    Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

    Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

    Lydia Tate has deep business and non-profit experience which she now brings as the CEO/President of KWBU Waco Public Radio.🎧 Listen now to The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.

    Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds

    Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, April 11th, 2026.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    • Quality Cabinets - Modern Design. Everyday comfort.
    • Christian Family Law: https://1c6.law/
    • Ray's Automotive: https://www.fixmycarray.com/
    • Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.
    • PresentGifting.com
    • ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    • Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    • Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    • Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    • The book, Networking for Students

    📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM.

    #theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas #podcast

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    29 mins
  • Texas Music Cafe - Part 2
    Apr 6 2026

    Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

    Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

    Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

    Part 2 with Chris Ermoian, Founder and Executive Producer of Texas Music Cafe. Founded in 1997 - this Waco music experience was broadcast into 90 million homes each week. Many Grammy winners have graced the stages of TCM. TexasMusicCafe.org🎧 Listen now to The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.

    Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds

    Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, April 4th, 2026.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    • Quality Cabinets - Modern Design. Everyday comfort.
    • Christian Family Law: https://1c6.law/
    • Ray's Automotive: https://www.fixmycarray.com/
    • Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.
    • PresentGifting.com
    • ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    • Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    • Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    • Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    • The book, Networking for Students

    📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM.

    #theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas #podcast

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    29 mins
  • Chris Ermoian of Texas Music Cafe Part 1
    Mar 30 2026

    Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

    Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

    Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

    Chris Ermoian, Founder and Executive Producer of Texas Music Cafe. Founded in 1997 - this Waco music experience was broadcast into 90 million homes each week. Many Grammy winners have graced the stages of TCM. TexasMusicCafe.org
    🎧 Listen now to The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.

    Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds

    Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, March 28th, 2026.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    1. Christian Family Law: https://1c6.law/
    2. Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.
    3. PresentGifting.com
    4. ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    5. Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    6. Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    7. Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
    8. Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    9. The book, Networking for Students

    📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM.

    #theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas #podcast

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    29 mins
  • James Battle
    Mar 23 2026

    Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

    Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

    Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

    James Battle is an entrepreneur and retired US Army helicopter pilot. He owns Heart of Texas TV Indoor Billboards. We are reprising this episode in support of Military Creator Con.
    🎧 Listen now to The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.

    Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds

    Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, March 21st, 2026.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    1. Christian Family Law: https://1c6.law/
    2. Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.
    3. PresentGifting.com
    4. ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    5. Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    6. Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    7. Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
    8. Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    9. The book, Networking for Students

    📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM.

    #theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas #podcast

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    29 mins