Jay Socol

Recovering radio news guy🎙Texas A&M ‘91

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

@willhampton @VistaVault1 I have, and I think Tiger should've been included. He has, shall we say, the "bone-a-fides," thanks to Google Street Cam.

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

If you need a holiday cake recipe, may I point you to Mom-Ma’s Chocolate Sheet Cake in this article. You won’t be disappointed. ❤️

[KAMU Public Broadcasting @KAMUTVFM]

On Thanksgiving, let's gather with gratitude and enjoy recipes straight from the KAMU staff's kitchens! 💛

Find heartwarming, delicious dishes to make your holiday extra special. Read more here: https://t.co/m1gXpfAnV3 🥧

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

This 25-year anniversary of the Aggie Bonfire Collapse is a bit surreal for me -- surreal in how this much time has passed & how vivid the tragedy remains.

@KAMUTVFM has created a retrospective I think you'll want to see. Some stories you haven't heard.

https://t.co/RYXsiVVb6M

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

Fascinating talk with the new chief. Covered:

✔ Why @BryanPolice runs its own academy 🏃🏼‍♂️
✔ What community engagement should look like 🏘
✔ Who seeks law enforcement as a profession 🚓
✔ How Ring is the new neighborhood watch 📱

Plenty more. Watch or listen today!

[KAMU Public Broadcasting @KAMUTVFM]

New on Brazos Matters: Bryan Police Chief Dean Swartzlander is using his 27 years with the department to guide its next chapter. He's seen/done it all, including some very dangerous responses.

More on @BryanPolice's future:
🔊 https://t.co/xes8om4fOt
📱 https://t.co/O9vDvpen9l

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

Other nuggs: future pickleball and futsal courts + tons of cool features for Texas Independence Park.

[KAMU Public Broadcasting @KAMUTVFM]

On the Brazos Matters podcast:

Teaching cheerleading when you've never been a cheerleader? That was an early hometown experience for new(ish) @CityofCS Parks Director Kelsey Heiden, but it's not the approach for College Station.

https://t.co/qSSD0L8bVM
https://t.co/xDrUadw1Ky

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

And for interested #Aggies, Kelli and I discussed whether "Howdy!" is still a big deal on campus.

[KAMU Public Broadcasting @KAMUTVFM]

📈 @TAMU's Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center hosts 80,000 visitors/year, runs 45+ events, incl. Aggieland Saturday's attendance of 24,000+ -- and does it with a small crew!

💡Director Kelli Hollinger's idea: More tour hubs, please!
https://t.co/qSSD0L8bVM
https://t.co/xDrUadw1Ky

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

I’ve heard of BV Gives for a while, but just didn’t really know much about it. Molly dropped some knowledge on me! 🙌🏻

[KAMU Public Broadcasting @KAMUTVFM]

New on Brazos Matters: Oct. 15 marks the 6th Brazos Valley Gives event for dozens of local nonprofits. A massive undertaking, according to Co-Chair Molly Watson, who says Aggieland always comes through.

https://t.co/SAIK3YCWE6
https://t.co/xDrUadw1Ky
https://t.co/CcPP012MJq

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

Always an excellent ceremony and at a location that's not only unique to our area, but to the entire country.

[College Station @CityofCS]

Join us tonight for the Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Remembrance Ceremony as we honor those lost on 9/11.

📆 Tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 11
🕑 5:30 p.m.
📍 War on Terror Site

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/hd9cGmXUAF

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

Nope, did not expect to learn that the Bryan Animal Center is occasionally called upon to adopt out a ton of mice or a rat or a giant lizard -- all new to me. Also a reminder that they're competing with police, fire, parks, etc. for 💰. Good talk with Ashley!

[KAMU Public Broadcasting @KAMUTVFM]

Bryan Animal Center's "guests"? Dogs/cats, obvs. How about iguanas and giant tegu lizards. Owls and egrets. Even adoptable mice!

Latest Brazos Matters: BAC's Ashley Rodriguez-Bishop reveals her wild world.
https://t.co/SAIK3YCWE6
https://t.co/xDrUadw1Ky
https://t.co/CcPP012MJq

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

This talk was super-special for me. Former supervisor and dear friend. Doubt her profession will see anyone of her caliber her again. 🦸‍♀️

[KAMU Public Broadcasting @KAMUTVFM]

After 34 years, @CityofBryan City Secretary Mary Lynne Stratta has retired.
In May, ML and Brazos Matters host Jay Socol talked highs and lows, election integrity and legislative pressures.

🎧 All episodes:
https://t.co/SAIK3YCWE6
https://t.co/xDrUadw1Ky
https://t.co/CcPP012MJq

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

I learned so much from Dr. Holly Hudson and Samantha Clement! Amazing, complicated work that makes Aggieland (and Aggies) so much better.

[KAMU Public Broadcasting @KAMUTVFM]

Wild stats: @tamuglobal helps bring 6,000+ international students/scholars from 132 countries to @TAMU! Latest Brazos Matters also explores the magic of studying abroad.

🎧 Listen now:
https://t.co/SAIK3YCWE6
https://t.co/xDrUadw1Ky
https://t.co/CcPP012MJq

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

My fave people at my fave coffee shop (and pastries)!

Just across the Texas Ave. entrance to @TAMU.

📍 109 Walton Drive, College Station

See 👏🏻 You 👏🏻 There! 👏🏻

[KAMU Public Broadcasting @KAMUTVFM]

Delicious coffee and pastries + KAMU Kids Corner = a great Saturday morning! Come see us tomorrow at La Gabriella from 9 a.m. to noon for free PBS KIDS swag, fun photo ops with your favorite PBS KIDS characters, and so much more!

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

@SmartLess Chummies.

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

That’s right, we’re all drinking dinosaur pee. You’d better watch to see why that matters. 🦕

[KAMU Public Broadcasting @KAMUTVFM]

"Waterful Wednesdays" host Jennifer Nations tells us all about the process of purifying centuries-old water and getting it to your home.💧✨

Learn more by tuning in to KAMU-FM every Wednesday at 7:42 a.m., or stream it anytime here:

https://t.co/UXvn9ncamf

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

@1MikeFitch Well, that was easy. 😉
Also: 🎉🙏☀️❤️🫡

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

Had the pleasure of sitting in and listening to this conversation and smart analysis that also included @jmart from @politico.

[KAMU Public Broadcasting @KAMUTVFM]

KAMU studios continue to play host to @TAMU's renowned experts who appear live on a variety of national and international interview shows. The latest: @jenmercieca with the Dept. of COMM/JOUR, who was a guest on @WBUR's "On Point" to discuss rhetorical strategies from the RNC.

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

If you’re an #Aggie or have a connection to the @TAMU campus, you’re gonna enjoy these ear-friendly stories. 👍🏻

[KAMU Public Broadcasting @KAMUTVFM]

At @TAMU, talent is everywhere, but not always visible.

🎧 Check out our bite-size audio series uncovering the stories behind essential campus jobs and the amazing people who do them. https://t.co/VJeFSXJQXS

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

Can't believe they caught up with me. Famously, I'm difficult to catch.

[KAMU Public Broadcasting @KAMUTVFM]

Jay Socol hosts "Brazos Matters," an original KAMU-FM interview show that highlights interesting people and issues around Aggieland. We caught up with Jay for a BTS look into the show and why he hopes it matters to our community. https://t.co/J8nBPj7noC

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

@BrentZwerneman Kaplan didn’t ever bother with a crouching stance — just raw speed to handle tough-guy Conrad. Embarrassed to say that I LOVED all the BotNS shows.

[Jay Socol @jaysocol]

Congrats, @MWatkinsTrib! Would like to think it was your time covering CS City Hall that prepared you for this moment. 🎉

[Matthew Watkins @MWatkinsTrib]

News about me: Starting Sept. 9, I'll be come editor-in-chief of @TexasTribune. It's a dream and an honor to lead this amazing newsroom and I can't wait to get to work. https://t.co/MTO1xEJUAq