Intersections
Episodes
Inside 9/11 Diplomacy: The Man Who Rebuilt U.S.–Saudi Relations
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this conversation, former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Robert Jordan shares a firsthand account of stepping into one of the most compl...
Insider Look at the Iran Conflict with Ambassador Robert Jordan
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a timely conversation with Ambassador Robert Jordan, former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Drawing on firsthand experience, he...
EnCap Founder David Miller on Winning in Business and Leading SMU Forward
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Miller shares the story behind his journey from a college basketball player at SMU to a pioneering force in private equity within the oil and ga...
Betting on the future of golf – and winning
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Walker, Founder & CEO of Arcis Golf, shares how he built one of the largest and most innovative golf course portfolios in the country. Broad...
From JP Morgan to Texas Capital: A Bold Bet on Home
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Holmes, Chairman, President, and CEO of Texas Capital, joins Intersections to talk about one of the most dramatic turnarounds in regional banking....
Mark Cuban on Buying the Mavs, 2011 NBA Championship, and the Luka Trade
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Cuban reflects on his path from early entrepreneurial experiments to building and selling multiple companies, including Broadcast.com. He shares ...
Inside SMU’s Big Bet: Dallas, the ACC, and the Future of College Sports
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SMU President Jay Hartzell shares his journey from growing up in Oklahoma to leading two major universities—first at the University of Texas and now...
The Future of the Dallas Mavericks and the NBA
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Welts, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and a Hall of Fame NBA executive, joins Intersections to discuss the future of the Mavericks and the role the ...
$111k to $66 Million: Craig Hall’s Wildest Bet
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Hall had built an empire by 35 — 70,000 apartment units, billions in assets, and national recognition as one of the largest private real estat...
Lucy Billingsley on the Future of Downtown Dallas, North Texas Growth, & Real-Estate Development
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Billingsley, co-founder of Billingsley Company, shares how she stepped out from under a legendary last name to build her own path in real estate....
Bee Business to Big Impact: A Candid Talk with Nate Sheets
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneur and former honey mogul Nate Sheets—best known for founding Nature Nate’s, the #1 honey brand in America—joins the show as he runs f...
Former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven - Jim Keyes
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tom and Kyle sit down with Jim Keyes — former CEO of both 7-Eleven and Blockbuster — for a wide-ranging conversation that spans h...
Wildcatters, Blowouts & Big Bets with Bill and Liz Armstrong
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bill and Liz Armstrong are the definition of true wildcatters—oil explorers who bet big and drill deep. From meeting in a geology class at SMU to na...
Lessons on Purpose Beyond Profit from Dallas Real Estate Icon Chuck Anderson
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Anderson went from small-town Nebraska to becoming one of the most respected names in Dallas real estate. In this wide-ranging episode, Chuck sh...
Will Cain Unfiltered: Faith, Politics, and the Future of America
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From small-town Texas roots to interviewing presidents on Fox News, Will Cain has worn many hats—sports commentator, political analyst, entrepreneur...
Pro Footballer Daryl Johnston on What it Takes to Succeed in the NFL and Life.
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Dallas Cowboys fullback and current NFL Broadcaster Daryl “Moose” Johnston joins the show to talk grit, leadership, and the journey from sm...
From Texas to D.C. — Margaret Spellings on Education, Policy & Progress
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings joins Kyle and Tom for a deep dive into the state of American education—past, present, and fut...
Randall Wallace: The Man Behind Braveheart and the Stories That Move Us
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Randall Wallace—writer of Braveheart, We Were Soldiers, and Secretariat—joins Tom and Kyle for a moving conversation about storytelling, faith, re...
Dr. Geoffrey Ling on Neurotech, DARPA & Why the Military Backed a Real-Life Luke Skywalker Arm
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Geoffrey Ling is a neurologist, neurosurgeon, anesthesiologist, military veteran, entrepreneur, and all-around force of nature. In this deep-dive ...
How Ray Washburne Built a Dallas Icon — And He Isn't Done.
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ray Washburne—entrepreneur, real estate mogul, restauranteur, and former head of OPIC—joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on the future...
Running a City, Raising Kids & Dodging Partisan Chaos: Meet Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mayor Mattie Parker joins the show to talk about Fort Worth as one of the fastest-growing cities in the country—and how she’s leading it with both...
What Every 25-Year-Old on Wall Street Needs to Hear
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Doll, longtime investment manager and current CEO/CIO at Crossmark Global Investments, joins the show for a deep dive into markets, faith, and lea...
The Business of Winning: The Story Behind the NFL and Chiefs' Dynasty
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt sits down with Tom and Kyle for a wide-ranging conversation about family legacy, sports business strategy, and lea...
Nextdoor, Shondaland, and Raising Good Humans with Nirav & Megha Tolia
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Kyle sit down with dynamic couple Nirav and Megha Tolia to dive into what it's like to partner in life and leadership. Nirav, serial entre...
Capitalism, Socialism, and the TikTok Economy
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kyle and Tom dive deep into the generational divide over capitalism, the changing nature of work, and what younger Americans misunder...
Talking Across the Divide: A Lost Art?
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Tom sit down for a one-on-one to unpack the generational shifts in how we view education, engage in public discourse, and access information....
Building Trust, Capital & Culture in Commercial Real Estate with Jody Thornton
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jody Thornton, Executive Chairman of Capital Markets, Americas at JLL, joins the show to unpack his decades-long journey in commercial real estate—f...
Pete McCanna’s Mission to Fix America's Healthcare Mess
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pete McCanna, CEO of Baylor Scott & White Health, joins Tom and Kyle for a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation about transforming healthcar...
Rob Walters on the Executive Overreach, Big Tech, and the Future of the Judiciary
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Walters is a lawyer’s lawyer—an antitrust expert, constitutional scholar, and courtroom veteran with a long record of public and private secto...
The Man Behind the Tagline: Clay Cooley on Cars, Culture & Competition
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Clay Cooley—a Dallas-born entrepreneur and automotive powerhouse who went from sacking groceries to owning 22 car ...
How Cynt Marshall Rewrote the Mavericks’ Playbook and Her Apporach to Leadership
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cynt Marshall, the first Black Female CEO in the NBA and former AT&T executive, shares her incredible journey from growing up in public housing to...
Golf, Grit, and Creating Opportunity with Fred Perpall
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fred Perpall is not just the CEO of The Beck Group and the President of the USGA—he’s a powerhouse of purpose, grit, and vision. From humble begin...
Betting on Yourself with Ken Hersh
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Hersh, energy entrepreneur and current CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, shares his unconventional journey from liberal arts major to...
Football, Legacy, and the Future of Higher Ed with Gerald Turner
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we take a deep dive into R. Gerald Turner’s remarkable 30-year run as president of Southern Methodist University. We cover eve...
Education, Infrastructure, and Racial Equity with John Wiley Price
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Commissioner John Wiley Price, often dubbed “Our Man Downtown,” sits down with Tom and Kyle for a wide-ranging conversation on his four decades of...
Monetary Policy, Mentorship & The Future of America with Rob Kaplan
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Kaplan, former President of the Dallas Federal Reserve, takes us through his remarkable journey across three major arenas: finance, academia, and ...
When Generations Collide - Building Intersections
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Tom take a step back to tell the story of their friendship and what sparked the Intersections podcast. What began as bi-weekly breakfasts evo...
Fighter Jets, Fukushima & Global Leadership with Admiral Pat Walsh
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Admiral Pat Walsh, the only person to serve as both a Blue Angel and a four-star admiral, joins the show to share wisdom forged in the skies, at sea, ...
Baseball, Identity, and the Long Game with Chris Young
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Young, President of Baseball Operations for the Texas Rangers, shares a wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation about leadership, resilience, an...
Loss, Leadership, and Service with Chief David Brown
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Brown is the former Police Chief of Dallas and the former Police Superintendent of Chicago. His career spans 30+ years with a commitment to view...
What is Intersections?
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re Kyle and Tom—two guys from two very different generations, sitting down to talk about the issues shaping our country. From business to polit...