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The City of Tyler hosts a podcast series called Roses & Weeds to keep residents up-to-date with current events and news related to the city. The series celebrates city achievements, or "roses," while also digging into the weeds of city government by discussing the complexities of public administration on the local level.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe City of Tyler hosts a podcast series called Roses & Weeds to keep residents up-to-date with current events and news related to the city. The series celebrates city achievements, or "roses," while also digging into the weeds of city government by discussing the complexities of public administration on the local level.
Recent episodes include "S7 E7: So, About the Money..." (22 September 2026, 64 minutes), "S7 E6: Setting the Stage for the 2026 Tyler Film Fest" (2 September 2026, 48 minutes), and "S7 E5: District 6 Gets the Mic" (4 August 2026, 47 minutes).
Roses & Weeds publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 107 episodes.
Booking probability for Roses & Weeds is 49%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Roses & Weeds requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Roses & Weeds's contact route on record: verified email.
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Roses & Weeds is a government podcast with 107 episodes published.
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Episode #7
There is a lot to unpack in the City of Tyler’s 2026-2027 budget, from changes residents see on their tax and utility bills to decisions about how the City pays for major equipment, infrastructure, and everyday...
Episode #6
3 judges and a festival director take over the podcast studio to dish on all things Tyler Film Fest! Don’t miss hearing from Festival Director Craig O'Daniel and judges Becca Hale, Trevor Hicks, and Derrick Simiyu about...
Episode #5
District 6 gets the mic! In the latest episode of Roses & Weeds, Sage Sowels and Payton Weidman sit down with Councilmember Carleen Dark-Bays to get to know Tyler’s newest representative for District 6. They talk about...
Episode #4
Mayor Stuart Hene enters the chat! In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Adriana Rodriguez and Sage Sowels sit down with Tyler’s new Mayor to learn more about his background, his vision for the City’s future, and what...
Episode #3
Spring is right around the corner, and Tyler is getting ready to bloom. In this episode, hosts Sage Sowels and Payton Weidman talk with Arborist Luke Alfaro and Horticulturist Jana Pirtle about Tyler’s urban landscape...
Episode #2
When winter weather threatens East Texas, preparation starts long before the first freeze. In this episode, we sit down with leaders from the City of Tyler’s Streets and Fire Departments to talk through how crews...
Episode #1
Utility bills can be confusing (and frustrating), and we know many customers have questions about what they’re seeing and why changes are happening. In this milestone 100th episode of Roses & Weeds , hosts Payton...
Episode #10
Downtown Tyler is buzzing with change! In the latest Roses & Weeds episode, host Sage Sowels and guests Amber Varona, Lindsey Froneberger, and Haleigh Franck with the Main Street team share what’s taking shape through...
Episode #9
In this episode of Roses & Weeds, host Sage Sowels sits down with Craig O’Daniel, the Director of the Tyler Film Festival, and judges Shadai Perez and Becca Hale to discuss everything related to the festival. Scheduled...
Episode #8
In this episode, hosts Sage Sowels and Adriana Rodriguez sit down with Tyler Area Business Education Council Executive Director LaToya Young and City of Tyler Parks Director Leanne Robinette to discuss the upcoming 12th...
Episode #7
In this episode of Roses & Weeds , we sit down with Shonda Marsh, the newly elected City Council member representing District 3 in Tyler. Shonda shares her journey from a career in healthcare to serving her community at...
Episode #6
In this episode, we sit down with Mayor Warren, Assistant City Manager Heather Nick, and David Jones from Freese and Nichols to discuss the City of Tyler's new Comprehensive Plan. This strategic roadmap is designed to...
Episode #5
In this special episode, we sat down with Mayor Don Warren and City Manager Ed Broussard for a candid conversation about Mayor Warren’s time in office. They discuss the projects that will drive the continued growth in...
Episode #4
In this episode of Roses & Weeds , we highlight a critical but often overlooked part of city planning and public safety: stormwater, drainage and erosion control. These systems play a vital role in protecting homes...
Episode #3
In this episode of Roses & Weeds , hosts Payton Weidman and Sage Sowels sit down with Catherine Cromer, the statewide coordinator of TxDOT’s Adopt-a-Highway program, and Casey Williams, the Keep Tyler Beautiful...
Episode #2
In this episode of Roses and Weeds , hosts Julie Goodgame and Adriana Rodriguez welcome Leroy Sparrow, Director of Solid Waste, and Casey Williams, Keep Tyler Beautiful Coordinator, to discuss the current state of...
Episode #1
In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Adriana Rodriquez and Sage Sowels are joined by Todd Lestage and Joe Barboza, who oversee the City of Tyler's three historic cemeteries. Together, they uncover the rich history...
Episode #8
In this episode of Roses & Weeds , hosts Julie Goodgame and Adriana Rodríguez sit down with the City of Tyler's newest councilmember, Petra Hawkins. Petra shares her inspiring journey, from her nursing and real estate...
Episode #7
In this episode of the podcast, City Manager Ed Broussard, Deputy City Manager Stephanie Franklin, and Senior Management Analyst Blake Cathey join host Julie Goodgame to discuss the City of Tyler's Fiscal Year 2024-2025...
Episode #6
Join host and Tyler Film Festival Assistant Director Payton Weidman as she sits down with this year's festival judges — Craig O'Daniel, Lauren Cater, and Justin Reese. Get an inside look at the judging process and hear...
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instructor, consultant, and executive coach with McClaskey Excellence Institute, South Carolina House of Representatives District 5
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Casey Williams Counseling & Consulting
Deputy Associate Commissioner of Strategy and Analytics, education agency
former mission president of the Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission, U.S. Naval Academy and Johns Hopkins University
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