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Shawn Williams and Ryan Trimble deconstruct politics, government, sports, entertainment current events, all things Dallas and all things Texas. An Allyn Media production. Deconstructing Dallas has garnered multiple awards. The podcast was internationally recognized with a 2021 Hermes Creative Award and a 2021 Communicator Award, and was part of Allyn Media’s work that helped the firm win D CEO’s Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards 2021 for Equity Leadership, out of fellow finalists the Boston Consulting Group, Cardinal Health Sonexus Access and Patient Support, Texas Instrument and Dallas Mavericks.
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Signup to Generate a PitchShawn Williams and Ryan Trimble deconstruct politics, government, sports, entertainment current events, all things Dallas and all things Texas. An Allyn Media production. Deconstructing Dallas has garnered multiple awards.
Recent episodes include "Legacy, Loyalty, and Life Beyond the Restaurant with Sam Romano" (21 September 2026, 32 minutes), "From Club Kid to CEO: Brian Slye’s Full-Circle Return to The Boys & Girls Club" (15 September 2026, 21 minutes), and "From Cedar Hill to the Regional Driver’s Seat with Mayor Stephen Mason" (18 August 2026, 38 minutes).
Deconstructing Dallas publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 100 episodes.
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Episode #25
Episode Summary Shawn is out on baby leave, which means a big moment for the show: Erin Ragsdale Joins Ryan as guest co-host. Before getting into the main event, the two swap Aggie-vs-SMU trash talk, dig into some very...
Episode #24
Episode Summary Brian Slye grew up an army brat, moving constantly until his family landed in Burkburnett, Texas when he was 12 — and found a Boys & Girls Club to call home. Twenty years later, after building a career...
Episode #22
Ryan and Shawn welcome longtime friend Mayor Steve Mason to the studio on the eve of his first meeting as chair of the 45-member Regional Transportation Council. They cover his path from Cedar Hill teenager to...
Deconstructing Dallas
Listen to this episode on your favorite platform Apple Podcast | Spotify | Spreaker | iHeart | Podchaser | Podcast App | ListenNotes This week on “Deconstructing Dallas,” Ryan Trimble and Shawn Williams...
Deconstructing Dallas
Listen to this episode on your favorite platform Apple Podcast | Spotify | Spreaker | iHeart | Podchaser | Podcast App | Player FM | ListenNotes This week on “Deconstructing Dallas,” Ryan Trimble and Shawn Williams sit...
Deconstructing Dallas
Listen to this episode on your favorite platform Apple Podcast | Spotify | Spreaker | iHeart | Podchaser | Podcast App | Player FM | ListenNotes Interview begins @ 7:05 In this on-site episode of “Deconstructing...
Deconstructing Dallas
Listen to this episode on your favorite platform Apple Podcast | Spotify | Spreaker | iHeart | Podchaser | Podcast App | Player FM | YouTube Interview begins @8:23 Hosts Ryan Trimble and Shawn Williams return with...
Deconstructing Dallas
Listen to this episode on your favorite platform Apple Podcast | Spotify | Spreaker | iHeart | Podchaser | Podcast App | PlayerFM | ListenNotes It’s the Holiday Edition of Deconstructing Dallas, recorded live at the...
Deconstructing Dallas
Listen to this episode on your favorite platform Apple Podcast | Spotify | Spreaker | iHeart | Podchaser | Podcast App | ListenNotes | YouTube Interview Begins @6:50 (for audio platforms) Episode Summary: In this...
Deconstructing Dallas
Episode Summary: In this special first-ever video episode of “Deconstructing Dallas”, Shawn and Ryan sit down with Dr. Justin Lonon, Chancellor of Dallas College, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, education...
Deconstructing Dallas
In this episode, hosts Ryan Trimble and Shawn P. Williams sit down with Ben Leal, President of the Addy Foundation, to explore how philanthropy is shaping North Texas and beyond.Ben shares his journey from government...
Deconstructing Dallas
Episode Summary: In this episode of Deconstructing Dallas, hosts Ryan Trimble and Shawn Williams sit down with Jamie Jolly, President & CEO of The Real Estate Council (TREC). From her early days leading the Greater...
Deconstructing Dallas
Ryan Trimble and Shawn P. Williams return to the mic as summer winds down, reflecting on a mild Texas season, back-to-school transitions, and the role Walmart plays in community health with its back-to-school fairs...
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Interview Begins @ 8:26 In this high-energy episode, hosts Ryan Trimble and Shawn P. Williams sit down with longtime friend and SMU legend Flip Croft Caderao — founder of Cali Sober, the THC-infused mocktail brand...
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Dallas native and longtime police officer Joe King joins Ryan and Shawn for a candid conversation about mental health in law enforcement, the evolution of officer wellness programs and how his top-ranked podcast is...
Deconstructing Dallas
💧 Episode Summary: In the wake of devastating floods in Texas, Shawn and Ryan sit down with the passionate and multi-talented David Marquis — playwright, environmentalist and author of The River Always Wins. Known as...
Deconstructing Dallas
🌳 Episode Summary: In this episode, Shawn and Ryan sit down with Molly Morgan, the Texas Executive Director of the Trust for Public Land, to explore how parks are transforming Dallas communities — one green space at a...
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Interview Begins @ 10:50 mark 🎧 Episode Summary: In this high-energy episode, Shawn and Ryan kick things off with a moment of fashion déjà vu — realizing they showed up in coordinated blue blazers (again). That sparks...
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🎧 In This Episode: (Interview begins @ 6:35) 🏠 Studio Dreams & Summer Adventures: Ryan and Shawn kick things off with visions of a new studio, talk about office refreshes and share a big summer adventure...
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🏞️ Episode OverviewIn this inspiring episode, Ryan and Shawn sit down with longtime friend and Director of Dallas Park and Recreation Department John Jenkins to talk about the incredible progress of Dallas Parks and...
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