Fearless
From Texas Tech University, we bring you Fearless. It’s a podcast that features the untold stories of the school we love so dearly. Fearless is produced by the Texas Tech Office of Communications & Marketing. It’s hosted by Taylor Peters, with special help from Allison Hirth.
Episodes
A.J. Ramos has enjoyed tremendous athletic success, but he has never forgotten is hometown roots or what really matters in life. A former MLB All-Star who grew up in Lubbock and played baseball for Estacado and Texas Tech, Ramos also benefited from the influence and presence of family. They’ve been his anchor every step of the way. Taylor Peters sits down with Ramos in the latest episode of Fearless Unscripted. Watch or listen wher...
Emma Rodriguez has become a celebrity at Texas Tech this year. The U.S. Army aviator and wife of Red Raider star linebacker Jacob Rodriguez has garnered national attention as well.
On a recent return to Lubbock, Emma took the time to sit down with Taylor Peters to talk about football, faith and what makes Texas Tech special.
In August 2025 Christie Loveless did something that was 40 years in the making. After leaving college in the mid-80s following a tragedy, she walked the stage as a Texas Tech University graduate in the same weekend as her son, Kolby.
Texas Tech’s $10K Degree Completion Program allowed her to recognize that dream with an affordable, accelerated and flexible bachelor’s degree program. Now, she is a walking ambassador of Texas Tech ...
Virginia Finster went from being a young single mother of two, wondering what her next step was to becoming an ambassador for online education and a true story of success. Her determination and grit represent all we strive to be as Red Raiders.
Learn more about Texas Tech Online: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/online/programs/?subNav=Online%2B
Judith Johnson is wrecking the idea of retirement.
The 65-year-old Texas Tech student is studying music after retiring from a career in nursing. In fact, she's now become the oldest member to ever play in the Goin' Band from Raiderland. This trailblazer is not fazed by marching alongside students who could be her grandchildren – she’s actually quite composed.
“I’ve learned I can do anything,” Johnson says. “It’s my mind that te...
As Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire enters his fourth season at the helm of the Red Raider program, he sits down with Taylor Peters on the latest episode of Fearless Unscripted.
The two talk about The Brand, supporting the players, what the Lubbock community means to him, the pressure of a new season and much more.
Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Introduction
:32 Women Behind the Brand and using i...
William Clark Green is a Texas Country music icon. Lubbock is the birthplace of his career that started while he was a student at Texas Tech. From touring across the world, to hosting one of the largest music festivals in West Texas, he doesn't plan to slow down anytime soon.
Introduction
Cotton Fest had its first sell out crowd with nearly 10,000 people in attendance.
2:53 High Cotton Relief Fund has helped hundreds over the y...
In May, the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine made history with its inaugural graduation — delivering on Texas Tech’s promise to bring critical veterinary care to rural and regional communities across the state. In this episode of Fearless, we meet the newly hooded doctors who will meet this purpose.
Watch the Ceremony: https://youtu.be/JZdsb-KSgko
See the Story: https://stories.ttu.edu/first-of-their-kind?source=share-tex...
Emily Jones McCoy has seen quite a bit in her decade-plus as a sideline reporter for the Texas Rangers, but this Texas Tech grad is just a West Texas girl at heart. The wife and mom of two finds herself now in a season of transition, from the broadcast booth and television studio, to adventures beyond the baseball diamond. Listen to Fearless on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/fearlesstexastechpodcast
Brandon Weaver's adventures across the country are well documented in his podcast, The Tinstreamer, and is featured in immersive storytelling as a freelance writer for a variety of publications. In what he calls his writing career 2.0, Brandon has rediscovered his passion for the outdoors through his friendship with Texas Tech professor Jerod Foster as he finds himself along for the ride in some of Texas Tech's most unique student ...
Cleto Cordero is a founding member of the band Flatland Cavalry, a Midland native and a proud Red Raider. From performing on campus and at Lubbock's own Blue Light to some of the most iconic venues across the country, this group of humble people is soaring to new heights.
Introduction
2:21 Cleto reflects on where it all started for him and his band and how far they've come to return and perform at the iconic Buddy Holly Hall.
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Texas Tech made history when it announced the opening of its School of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. Now, two years later, the first graduating class is in it's final year of clinical rotations. Join these students as they experience the joys and challenges of each rotation.
Listen to Fearless on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/fearlesstexastechpodcast
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He's a dad, a husband, a lover of the outdoors and he leads our Red Raider Basketball program. Head Coach Grant McCasland and his wife Cece have long dreamed of returning to the her alma mater and the place that has been foundational in his basketball coaching career. Now, "Coach Mac" and his family are loving Lubbock and giving back to the place where it all started for them.
Introduction
1:00 Building a culture around communi...
Butch Martin has Allison Clayton, her law students and Texas Tech University to thank for his freedom. When Texas Tech's Innocence Clinic got involved in his case, Allison and third-year law students believed Butch would get the justice he deserved. In 2023, they saw that come to fruition.
See photos and learn more about Butch and Allison here: https://www.ttu.edu/now/posts/2024/10/the-story-of-butch-martin-and-allison-clayton.php
...A house fire killed Butch Martin’s wife and two children in 1999. He was sentenced to life in prison. After serving 24 years of that sentence, he was exonerated through the work of faculty and students at Texas Tech’s School of Law.
See photos and learn more about Butch and Allison here: https://www.ttu.edu/now/posts/2024/10/the-story-of-butch-martin-and-allison-clayton.php
Holly Young Sudduth met the love of her life at Texas Tech. Holly and Toby graduated and built the life they'd always dreamed about - 23 years later, it came crashing down. Today, Holly uses her podcast "Every Widow Thing" to encourage and help others through unimaginable loss. With candor, grace and a good dose of dark humor, Holly and her co-hosts welcome you to the widowhood.
Every Widow Thing Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/s...
The Thoma family believes in the future of small towns, it's why they created a scholarship to fuel and fund the Red Raider dream for students from those areas. Follow the journey from the very beginning of finding the first cohort of the Thoma Scholars.
Visit Fearless online: https://www.ttu.edu/fearless/seasons/season-four.php
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Nothing comes easy in rural areas, including healthcare. In this episode featuring One Health, our experts dive into the health challenges being faced by humans, animals and the environment across rural America. This is what Texas Tech’s One Health initiative is doing to solve them.
Show Notes
1:09 Introduction
1:51 - Challenges Facing Rural Communities
4:54 - Student Recruitment
9:04 - Access to Resources
16:49 - Life Expectanc...
Scott Robertson has a vision to serve people. It's what started his foundation all those years ago and what still fuels him today. Each year, he looks to Texas Tech students and faculty to help him keep his dream alive by providing medical and infrastructure needs to rural communities in Mexico.
Fearless Website: https://www.ttu.edu/fearless/seasons/season-four.php
Texas Tech alumna Tiara Williams is living her best life. The former track and field athlete's Q&A-style social media show 'Real Talk with Tee' has taken off and catapulted her onto the biggest stage in the world: The Summer 2024 Olympics.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_realtalkwithtee/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkwithtee
Show Notes:
Introduction
3:50 Establishing Chemistry in Interviews.
5:...
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