Dave Ward & Friends podcasts

Dave Ward, America’s longest-running news anchor, announces the launch of his TV web series, “Dave Ward & Friends” podcast. presented in partnership with Sonic Automotive

The show features a series of casual conversations with friends the legendary Houston television anchor has made over his historic 60-year broadcast career.

Watch Episode archives here.

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

John Mecom, Jr.

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

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

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

Patrick Henry

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

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English historian Charles Spencer

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

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

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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Neil and Pierce Bush talk politics

Neil and Pierce Bush

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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Gene Kranz talks Apollo 13 and NASA

Gene Kranz and Dave Ward

Gene Kranz is the real-life NASA Johnson Space Center flight director, who was portrayed by Ed Harris in the Oscar-winning movie ‘Apollo 13.’ 

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Wade Phillips talks NFL and Bum

Wade Phillips

Wade Phillips is a Super Bowl winner and record holder for leading the most teams as Head Coach in NFL history.
 

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