The People of Pearland Podcast
A podcast dedicated to the City of Pearland employees that keep the City running strong.
Episodes
From bees and snakes to getting stuck in a jail cell—Building Maintenance Technician Manuel Sanchez has seen it all in 12 years with the City. As a founding member of our Facilities Department, he keeps Freedom Drive buildings running smoothly, from the animal shelter to police and fire.
🎙️ Tune in to hear his wildest work orders and what it’s like behind the scenes of City facilities!
It’s good to be back and what better way to get back in the groove than with Battalion Chief Michelle Braswell of the Pearland Fire Department!
From sunrise beach workouts to hiking the Grand Canyon, Chief Braswell brings the same energy and determination to life that she brings to the firehouse. Hear how she balances it all — and what fuels her passion for service.
From New York to Texas, and newspapers to local government, meet Application Specialist Joan Connelly. Learn more about Joan and her love for IT on this episode of the People of Pearland Podcast!
Did you know our Assistant City Manager Victor Brownlees is from the United Kingdom? Learn more about his rock band days and when he was Chief Executive Officer of an island 7 miles off the coast of France!
On this episode of the People of Pearland Podcast, we learn that there is more than meets the eye for Animal Services Manager Joshua Craft. If you like to watch anime, fish in salt water, go to car shows, listen to blues, smoke cigars and WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE, then this episode is for you!
Backflow Compliance Program Coordinator Nathaniel Smith follows all of his dreams...even to a completely different state. After spending two weeks in Texas visiting family, Nate decided to make it permanent and never left. Hear more about his journey in episode 9 of season 2 of the People of Pearland Podcast!
Wanna know why Communications Specialist Kathleen paid quit her job only to return seven days later? Find out this and more on the latest episode of the People of Pearland Podcast!
Code Enforcement Officer James Polanco is the life of the party...literally. He has been a DJ outside of work for 11 years and already has gigs booked for 2025. Over the years he has met popular Houston rappers, traveled the U.S. for softball, and played music in front of a crowd of 2,000 people. But, his biggest accomplishment are his twin girls. Listen to learn more!
Victoria Kirk is the Accounts Payable Supervisor in our Finance Department with a love for crafts, theater, and fashion outside of work. Hear about her past on stage, take note where she likes to buy her clothes, and learn about her volunteering efforts! All of this, and more, on Episode 6 of Season 2 of the People of Pearland Podcast!
When curiosity piques his interest, Steven isn't afraid to take a leap into the unknown. Join us on our latest episode with CCTV Technician, Steven Ibarra, where he tells us about his time living on a ship, how he gets to drive a remote control car for work, and more!
Join us as we host our first guest from outside our City of Pearland organization! Not only does Pearland ISD Proud Superintendent Larry Berger have his own podcast, but now he's guest starring in ours! Listen in to hear Berger words to live by as he drops little bites of wisdom throughout the episode.
Human Resources Training & Development Coordinator Melinda Thomas joins us in the studio for episode 3 of the People of Pearland Podcast. Join us to learn about her time in higher education, the hobbies she's picked up along the way, and vacation stories.
Did you know Officer Ehlinger used to be a Back Country Ranger before joining the Pearland Police Department? Join us as we learn more about Pearland Police Officer CJ Ehlinger, her career path that lead her here, and more.
Join us as we learn more about Community Development Administrative Assistant Shelby Lowe, what she does for the City of Pearland, and why she loves this community.
Join us as Josh Lee and Joe Calderon talk about how the People of Pearland Podcast came to be, why it exists, and how it will grow in the future.
Join us as we learn more about Grants/Special Projects Administrator Joel Hardy and the work he does for the City of Pearland.
Join us as we talk with Executive Director Tracy Rohrbacher from the Pearland Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Listen to our conversation with Jacob Johnson, how he became a fire fighter, and what gets him going every day.
Listen to an interview with Mayor Emeritus Tom Reid recorded at the end of his last term in office.
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