In this bonus episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with GJ Kinne, head coach of the TXST Bobcats football team. They discuss his playing career from high school through the NFL, how his journey led him to wanting to be a head coach, hitting the ground running once he got to San Marcos, and his favorite moments from the recent success of the football team.

Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.

For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email podcasts@txstate.edu.

In the 17th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with students Raven Griffin, president of the Bobcat Belles, and Kaison Ward, president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Black Presidents’ Council. They discuss the similarities and differences between student organizations and academic student organizations, how to get involved with student organizations, and why Bobcats should join one that interests them.

Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.

For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email podcasts@txstate.edu.

In the 16th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with alum Chase Katz and brother Seth Katz, the duo behind popular eateries in San Marcos, including Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery, Zelicks Icehouse, Pie Society, and North Street Curry Shop. President Damphousse and the Katz Brothers discuss why Chase decided to stay in San Marcos after graduating, how Seth discovered his passion for hospitality, how an idea for a burger joint morphed into Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery, and their passion for Bobcat Athletics.

Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.

For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email podcasts@txstate.edu.

In the 15th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with alum Dr. Abel Guevara III, an accomplished healthcare executive and member of the Texas State University Alumni Association Board of Directors. They discuss why he applied to be on the Alumni Association Board of Directors, the Health Information Management Program at TXST, and his experience waving the TXST OMG Flag at ESPN’s College GameDay in Austin, TX in Fall 2024.

For those interested in waving the TXST OMG Flag at ESPN's College GameDay can fill out the volunteer interest form on the alumni website.

Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.

For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email podcasts@txstate.edu.

In the 14th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with artist and activist Matthew Mazzotta. They discuss how he became interested in the intersection of public art and activism, some of his most-known pieces, and how he created the recently installed public art piece at TXST, “Local Habitat” (also known as the Sleeping Bobcat).

President Damphousse also talks with Nisa Barger, director of public art for the Texas State University System. They discuss her career leading to her current director position, the art pieces on the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses, and the importance of public art on university campuses.

Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.

For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email podcasts@txstate.edu.

In this bonus episode of The Current, Athletics Announcer Brant Freeman talks with President Kelly Damphousse and Athletics Director Don Coryell about Texas State University joining the Pac-12 Conference. They discuss why the decision to change conferences was made, what joining the Pac-12 Conference means for the university, and how this milestone propels TXST Athletics to the national stage.

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In the 13th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with Dr. Michael Cardona, San Marcos Consolidated ISD superintendent. They discuss his changing interests while in college, how he landed on pursuing education administration, the new dual credit program with TXST and San Marcos CISD, and the importance of mentorship.

Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.

For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email podcasts@txstate.edu.

In the 12th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with Jack Martin, TXST Distinguished Alumnus and thought leader in communications, politics, and business. They discuss how he became interested in politics while running for Student Senate at TXST, meeting LBJ during his visits to campus, his time as a Regent, and his support of the Jack Martin President’s Leadership Class Scholars.

Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.

For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email podcasts@txstate.edu.