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S4, E16: Darren Thompson – An Education in Legacy
Jun 26, 2026
20m 25s
S4, E15: Inventing a Life of Faith, Family and Community
Jun 11, 2026
31m 05s
S4, E14: Anthony Obiselu (Yonx Pizza) - A Slice of Life
May 28, 2026
28m 43s
S4, E13: FC Cardinals - The Ultimate Goal
May 15, 2026
27m 06s
S4, E12: Cardinal Carriers - Delivering on Faith
Apr 23, 2026
31m 46s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/26/26 | ![]() S4, E16: Darren Thompson – An Education in Legacy | Season 4, Episode 16 of The Front Porch Podcast features Darren Thompson, who serves on the Melissa School Board and was an inaugural member of Leadership Melissa. Links:City of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com | 20m 25s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() S4, E15: Inventing a Life of Faith, Family and Community✨ | faithfamily+3 | Katie HernRoberto Hern | Hern's Pest ControlHern's Pro Products+2 | — | faithfamily+5 | — | 31m 05s | |
| 5/28/26 | ![]() S4, E14: Anthony Obiselu (Yonx Pizza) - A Slice of Life✨ | foodentrepreneurship+3 | Anthony Obiselu | Yonx Pizza Bar & CoCity of Melissa | — | Anthony ObiseluYonx Pizza+3 | — | 28m 43s | |
| 5/15/26 | ![]() S4, E13: FC Cardinals - The Ultimate Goal✨ | youth sportscommunity building+3 | Cachelle WestruppPuc Westrupp | FC Cardinals Soccer ClubMelissa ISD+1 | MelissaMelissa’s world-class high school stadium | FC Cardinalssoccer+5 | — | 27m 06s | |
| 4/23/26 | ![]() S4, E12: Cardinal Carriers - Delivering on Faith✨ | faithcommunity+3 | Jamie TilleySeth Tilley | Cardinal Carriers ExpressFirst Melissa | Melissa, TexasRichardson | faithcommunity+5 | — | 31m 46s | |
| 4/2/26 | ![]() S4, E11: Cardinal Nation – 'We Want to Build State Champion Winners'✨ | footballyouth sports+4 | Zach StintonBruce Tyner | Cardinal Nation SportsMelissa High School+1 | Melissa, Texas | footballyouth sports+4 | — | 33m 42s | |
| 3/19/26 | ![]() S4, E10: Santa Phil - Ambassador of Joy✨ | community servicehealth transformation+3 | Phil Lytle | Ace HardwareMelissa Rotary+1 | Melissa, Texas | Santa Philcommunity+5 | — | 25m 12s | |
| 3/5/26 | ![]() S4, E9: Ashlee Palma (The Society Salon) - Highlighting Community within the Community✨ | communitysmall business+3 | Ashlee Palma | The Society SalonCity of Melissa | Melissa, TexasMcKinney+1 | Ashlee PalmaThe Society Salon+3 | — | 32m 18s | |
| 2/19/26 | ![]() S4, E8: Tarnesha Nickens - Legacy of a Firecracker✨ | legacycommunity impact+3 | Tarnesha Nickens | City of Melissa | Melissa, Texas | Tarnesha Nickenslegacy+5 | — | 34m 27s | |
| 2/5/26 | ![]() S4, E7: Father Fred - Finding Faith on Aisle 9✨ | faithcommunity+3 | Father Fred Caldwell | KrogerWalMart+4 | Melissa, Texas | Father FredCatholic priest+3 | — | 20m 51s | |
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| 1/22/26 | ![]() S4, E6: Brittany and Brian Shull – Going Full Throttle✨ | community supportyouth sports+3 | Brittany ShullBrian Shull | Applied Torque SolutionsCardinal Nation Sports+1 | Melissa, Texas | Brittany ShullBrian Shull+5 | — | 27m 53s | |
| 1/8/26 | ![]() S4, E5: Ericca Boone – 'I Feel Like This is Where I Should Be' | Season 4, Episode 5: Ericca Boone has only lived in Melissa, Texas, for six months, but she already has a heart for this community. On this episode of The Front Porch, we get amazing perspective from someone who discovered exactly where she "should be," after spending a majority of her adult life in the Greater DFW area. Do you know what surprised her the most about Melissa, Texas? Listen and find out! #frontporchLinks:Hope Coffee Podcast: Listen NowCity of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com | 22m 13s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | ![]() S4, E4: Sgt. Bryan Kile – 'We Want to Make a Real Difference' | Season 4, Episode 4: Sgt. Bryan Kile has worked for the Melissa Police Department for 16 years, and his love for his department and this community runs deep. Throughout this episode of The Front Porch, Sgt. Kile references the strong culture across the city. It's evident how proud he is to work for the Melissa Police Department.Reminder: Our shadow mission when visiting with city staff is to humanize them. They are real people serving this community. Sgt. Kile shares a couple things he loves to do when he's not wearing the badge. One of those pastimes involves "herding cats." #frontporchLinks:Melissa Police Department: WebsiteCity of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com | 18m 05s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | ![]() S4, E3: Tyler Bark – A Parks and Rec Legacy | Season 4, Episode 3: Tyler Bark was born to work in parks and recreation. He watched his father work in that capacity of city government for most of his life. Then, Tyler got his own little taste of the parks and rec world while he was in college. That's when a legacy was born. Now, Tyler serves as the Parks and Recreation Manager for the City of Melissa. When we recorded this episode of The Front Porch, Tyler had only been on the job for 6 weeks, but he had already developed a love for this community, and he already had big plans for the Parks and Recreation Department. #frontporchLinks:Melissa Parks and Rec: WebsiteCity of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com | 26m 31s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | ![]() S4, E2: Jon Underbrink (Starbucks) - Maximum Impact ... One Cup. One Person. One Neighborhood. | Season 4, Episode 2: Jon Underbrink gets the opportunity to give back in Melissa, Texas, in a very caffeinated way. As a shift supervisor at the Meilissa Starbucks from Day 1, it has been his mission to create positive ripple effects across this community - one cup of coffee at a time. On this episode of The Front Porch, Jon shares how he ended up in Melissa and waited patiently for the Starbucks to be built ... he talks about his 19-year career with Starbucks ... and he explains what he loves about this community. #frontporchLinks:Starbucks Coffee: WebsiteCity of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com | 27m 30s | ||||||
| 10/30/25 | ![]() S4, E1: Ash & Sage Sauna Spa – Building Community Through Wellness | Season 4, Episode 1: Andrea and Scott Murray - owners of Ash & Sage Sauna Spa - have a simple goal. They want to create community through wellness. This power couple has taken an out-of-the-box wellness concept - which is emphasizes self-care and self-love - and started to make it come to life in the heart of this community. On the spa's Facebook page it says: "A sanctuary where you can elevate your wellness routine with contrast therapy & luxury hydrotherapy." On this episode of The Front Porch, Andrea and Scott share their story, they talk about where Ash & Sage originated and they discuss some of their biggest fears as their dream starts to become a reality. #frontporchLinks:Ash & Sage Sauna Spa: WebsiteAsh & Sage Sauna Spa: Facebook Hope Coffee Podcast: Listen NowGateway Village Podcast: LIsten NowCity of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com | 33m 39s | ||||||
| 10/16/25 | ![]() S3, E26: The 601 Boutique - Leveraging Cardinal Pride | Season 3, Episode 26: The 601 Boutique is leaving its mark on Melissa, Texas. It has turned into the go-to place for Cardinals gear, and it has grown into a unique store-front. All of this is fueled by one family's love - for each other and the community. On this episode of The Front Porch, we sat down with Brittany Dyden and her mom, Michelle. They are the co-owners of The 601 Boutique. They share how they ended up in Melissa and how this entrepreneurial endeavor captured the heart of Cardinal Pride. #frontporchLinks:The 601 Boutique: FacebookCity of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com | 23m 13s | ||||||
| 10/2/25 | ![]() S3, E25: Mark Stover - Purposeful Retirement | Season 3, Episode 25: Mark Stover is starting to become an expert in retirement. Over the years, this recent retiree has accumulated quotes, tips and tricks to create his own blueprint for life after the 9-to-5. Now, he wants to share his findings with other people and help them retire with grace and intentionality too. On this episode of The Front Porch, Mark tells his story, shares some of his retirement nuggets and talks about being retired in Melissa, Texas. He also shares his affinity for Meals on Wheels of Collin County. #frontporchLinks:Meals on Wheels Podcast: Listen NowMeals on Wheels Collin County: WebsiteCity of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com | 33m 01s | ||||||
| 9/19/25 | ![]() S3, E24: Jerry Song (Texas Republic Bank): Pulling in the Same Direction | Season 3, Episode 24: Jerry Song has seen other North Texas communities grow up around him. He's spent time in Richardson and he currently lives in Frisco. But now, as the market president for Texas Republic Bank in Melissa, he's getting a front-row seat as this community starts to grow. On this episode of The Front Porch, Jerry discusses talks about his excitement for the growth, but he also discusses potential growing pains for Melissa. The big takeaway: Jerry is on the board for the Melissa Chamber of Commerce and he talks about the importance of everyone pulling in the same direction. #frontporchLinks:Texas Republic Bank: WebsiteMelissa Chamber of Commerce: WebsiteCity of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com | 26m 40s | ||||||
| 9/4/25 | ![]() S3, E23: Rob Zschau (Redigo Coaching) - Strengthening Community | Season 3, Episode 23: Rob Zschau is strengthening Melissa, Texas - literally and figuratively. He is the owner of Redigo Coaching, which is located in Downtown Melissa. His No. 1 goal is empower individuals navigating changes in their lives. He definitely has a heart for this community, which he has called home for almost 19 years. On this episode of The Front Porch, Rob shares his story of relocating to Texas, he talks about running a small business in Melissa and he reveals what he loves about this community. #frontporchLinks:Redigo Coaching: WebsiteMelissa Chamber of Commerce: WebsiteCity of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com | 27m 50s | ||||||
| 8/22/25 | ![]() S3, E22: Katie and Rendell Hendrickson - 'This is community. This is home. This is love' | Season 3, Episode 22: This is an engaging conversation with Katie and Rendell Hendrickson - two people who have a heart for Melissa, Texas, and feel inclined to serve in the community they love. Rendell is on Melissa's City Council, while Katie is heavily involved with the organization Feed the Need. One of the most powerful parts of our conversation revolved around why they do what they do in regards to giving back. Besides our discussion on serving, Katie and Rendell share a couple lighthearted stories about relocating to Melissa from the Pacific Northwest. #frontporchLinks:City Council; WebsiteNorth Texas Feed the Need: WebsiteCity of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com | 33m 22s | ||||||
| 8/7/25 | ![]() S3, E21: Emeka Eluka - Grit, Global Roots and Heart | Season 3, Episode 21: Emeka Eluka is living and loving "the process." That's how he describes his time in Melissa, Texas. Driven by "grit, global roots and a whole lot of heart," Emeka has wrapped both of his arms around this community. He has fallen in love with Melissa, and he's paying to forward by getting involved and giving back. Early on in the conversation, he said that he'll be in Melissa forever. #frontporchLinks:City of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com | 24m 50s | ||||||
| 7/24/25 | ![]() S3, E20: Zeke Vest (Kid with a Cart Lawn Care) - A Cut Above | Season 3, Episode 20: You won't meet many 16 year olds like Zeke Vest. This Melissa native is driven. He's smart and mature. He has an amazing work ethic. All of that has helped this young man build a successful lawn care service in this community. On this episode of The Front Porch, Zeke shares the story of how Kid with a Cart Lawn Care got started ... he talks about all the people who have supported him ... and he discusses his plans to serve our country after graduating from Melissa High School. #frontporchLinks:City of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com | 25m 17s | ||||||
| 7/10/25 | ![]() S3, E19: Brooke Carreker (Rustic Way Ranch) - Hope on the Horizon | Season 3, Episode 19: This is a powerful and impactful episode of The Front Porch. We'll get the opportunity to meet Brooke Carreker, co-founder and executive director of Rustic Way Ranch. Her "rollercoaster" story is rooted in faith, and it led her to a local couple that changed her life. Now, Brooke's organization, which she started with her husband, is creating profound ripple effects in the lives of young people. And it's all happening on 20 acres right here in Melissa, Texas.The mission statement of Rustic Way Ranch: A place where the mental and emotional health of teens is enhanced through therapeutic horsemanship, professional counseling, nature-based experiences. RWR professionals are literally the boots on the ground - dedicated to blazing the trails that lead to hope and healing. #frontporchLinks:Rustic Way Ranch: WebsiteCity of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com | 39m 56s | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | ![]() S3, E18: Gail Dansby - Leaving it All on the Field | Season 3, Episode 18: Gail Dansby has left it all on the field for the City of Melissa. She has worked for the city for 21 years, starting out in finance and moving into the role as Executive Administrative Services Director. Over the last two decades, her intense loyalty has been driven by her heart for this community. On this episode of The Front Porch, Gail shares her passion for Melissa and the unwavering love for her job – especially the people she works with. Because of her impressive tenure with the city, we ask Gail to capture the heart and essence of Melissa, Texas. She gave us a heart-felt answer. #frontporchLinks:City of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com | 22m 15s | ||||||
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