Dave Ward’s official blog

Honorary Dave Ward Place

Dave Ward was honored for his 50 years of broadcasting to the city of Houston and beyond with his very own street sign next to channel 13 where he spent so much of his life. 

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John Mecom, Jr. talks Warwick Hotel, fountain and more

Our grand finale and final two episodes of Season 2 are with John Mecom, Jr. (episodes 13 and 14) of the iconic Houston Mecom Family. 

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Don Nelson

What happens when two legendary, local Houston broadcasters get together with a combined on-air experience of almost 100 years!? 

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Calvin Murphy and Bill Worrell

Dave Ward & Friends Season 2 talks with Calvin Murphy and Bill Worrell about their long history with the Houston Rockets and broadcasting Houston sports.  

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Patrick Henry talks trains

Dave Ward is joined by Patrick Henry, owner of Patrick Henry Creative Promotions. 

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English historian Charles Spencer

In honor of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, this week’s episode features bestselling author and English historian, Charles Spencer. 

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Mickey Gilley’s tribute

Mickey Gilley appears on Season 2, episode 6 of “Dave Ward and Friends podcast” in an interview recorded shortly before the country music singer’s death. 

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Shara Fryer and Dave Ward reunite!

Shara Fryer joins Dave Ward for Season 2, episode 4 and 5 of the “Dave Ward & Friends podcast,” a broadcast reunion 15 years in the making! 

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Shara Fryer wins 2022 Dave Ward Media Excellence Award

Shara Fryer is the news anchor for Houston’s Morning News on News Radio 740 KTRH and the 2022 winner of the Dave Ward Media Excellence Award. 

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Neil and Pierce Bush talk politics

Neil and Pierce Bush sit down with Dave on the “Dave Ward & Friends podcast” Season 2, episode 3 to discuss their political and business ventures. 

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