Lobby Land

A podcast about lobbying and Texas politics. Check out our episodes on your favorite pod app or our website 👇🏽

[Lobby Land @Lobby_Land]

We are excited to welcome @mbent9 to the pod. Matthew has worked around the Capitol as an intern, for a state agency, running campaigns and now a lobbyist. We also discuss pasture parties, growing up as son of an elected official and his lack of kayaking skills #txlege

[Lobby Land @Lobby_Land]

So sorry to miss this today but looking forward to the grill being open again.

[Take Back the Capitol Grill @TxCapGrill]

BREAKING: Capitol Grill to reopen Monday. Unclear on status of breakfast bowls. #fixthedamngrill #txlege

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Lobby Land is excited to welcome Jason Damen to the pod. Hear Jason discuss growing up in Austin, career path, his love of the outdoors and more. As always, he is endlessly entertaining and provides a fun perspective into what it means to work in the Capitol. #txlege #lobbyland

[Lobby Land @Lobby_Land]

We are excited to welcome @BenStratmann (two n’s!) to the pod. Ben has worked in politics over 15 years as a bag man, a chief of staff, a lobbyist and more. We discuss it all plus leadership, his amazing sense of direction and golf. #txlege #lobbyland

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@RepJimKeffer @BrandyMMarquez @billkeffer She remembered, we discussed this!!!

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Lobby Land is excited to welcome @BrandyMMarquez to the show Brandy started as intern and ended up as Chief of Staff to a governor, and then as a Commissioner at PUC It’s an insightful discussion about her career, beepers and crying on a strangers porch. #txlege #politicalpodcast

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We are excited to welcome @Whit0221 and @lindsaytmunoz to Lobby Land. The two discuss their career paths, having a recognizable last name, being married to a rocket scientist, their love of Jason Bateman, and clogged shower drains…typical Lobby Land chat
#txlege

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We are thrilled to welcome @ddelisi to kick off Season Two of Lobby Land. Deirdre relives her first foray into politics, working for Governor Rick Perry, her work as Chair of TXDOT, life after the Capitol Grill and her love for Duke's  Coach K.#txlege #politicalpodcast

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Lobby Land is excited to welcome Jake Posey to the pod. Tune in as @PoseyLawFirmPC discusses growing up in a small east Texas town and his journey to the Capitol. Jake and our host (who went to high school together) also look back on an infamous senior trip.

#txlege #lobbyland

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We are excited to welcome Marsha Jones to Lobby Land. Listen in as Lobby Land contributor @stephsimpson03 and Marsha discuss having generic last names, being part of the Capitol “humanity,” Marsha’s work with nuns, and some advice for all lobbyists.

#txlege #lobbyland

[Lobby Land @Lobby_Land]

Lobby Land is excited to welcome @DRose_77 to the pod this week. Tune in to hear about Denise’s unconventional path from pre-med major to lobbyist. Denise dispenses advice for all lobbyists and she and our host @stephsimpson03 discuss their favorite wine.

#txlege #lobbyland

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@gdwhitley @GregoryStrat Thanks for coming on. It was a lot of fun.

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Lobby Land is pleased to welcome @gdwhitley to the show. Tune in to hear David discuss his tenure as Secretary of State, how being from a small town has shaped his approach to politics, and the importance of preserving relationships, and more!!!

#txlege #lobbyland @GregoryStrat

[Lobby Land @Lobby_Land]

The greatest ceremonial first pitch ever. A great behind the scenes video.

[Darren Rovell @darrenrovell]

20 Years Ago Today: President George W. Bush throws the most perfect strike in first pitch history, from the mound, wearing a bulletproof vest.

The incredible back story

[Lobby Land @Lobby_Land]

We are excited to welcome @budgarcia to Lobby Land. Buddy has been a fixture in Texas politics for over 30 years. We cover Senator Lucio, Governor Perry, his work as TCEQ Chairman and all the politics, backyard BBQ, beer and more.

#txlege #politicalpodcast #texaspolitics

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We are excited to welcome Amy Whited to Lobby Land. Tune in to hear her discuss her journey from campaign staffer to lobbyist, as well as the creation of and her work @PinkGraniteTX We also discuss finer things like online banking and Michelle Obama. #txlege

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@amy_bresnen @scnorman92 @SteveBresnen @AustinVespaio I think you all need a dish named after you.

[Lobby Land @Lobby_Land]

Lots of fun having you and @amy_bresnen on the pod. Yours is our most downloaded episode!!!

[Steve Bresnen @SteveBresnen]

We had great fun talking to Stephanie & Daniel on @Lobby_Land.

Hear it here. @Lobby_Land

This bit of self-indulgence brought to you by the out-of-control PR Department of BresnenAssociates, Inc. #txlege #politicalpodcast

[Lobby Land @Lobby_Land]

@3SeveralDays It was fun. They are great. Thanks for the shoutout.