East Texas UNFILTERED!
Welcome to EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/ J. Chad Parker, a podcast hosted by native East Texan and prominent attorney J. Chad Parker. This unique East Texas platform features candid interviews with entertainers, local celebrities, and inspiring figures from all walks of life, sharing stories of business, philanthropy, and community impact. From spotlighting unsung heroes to showcasing those shaping the region’s vibrant culture, UNFILTERED offers an authentic view of East Texas. Join Chad for unfiltered conversations that entertain and inspire. Subscribe now for new episodes!
Episodes
45 episodes
Tyler’s Giving Guru: The Patrick Willis Interview
Why is Tyler known as such a giving community? Patrick Willis has spent decades working with the donors, foundations, nonprofits, and community leaders who help make that possible. Along the way, he became a walking encyclopedia of local ...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Bishop Joseph Strickland
Who is Bishop Joseph Strickland, and why did he become one of the most controversial Catholic bishops in America? In this episode of East Texas UNFILTERED, J. Chad Parker sits down with the former Bishop of Tyler to explore the beliefs, decisio...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Jack King Jr.
What happened to one of the most recognizable car dealers in East Texas? Jack King Jr. joins East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker to tell the story behind King Chevrolet, Crown Motor Company, and the unforgettable commercials that made him...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Jennifer Moore Gaston
How did Tyler Today survive while so many other local magazines disappeared? Jennifer Moore Gaston joins East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker to share the story behind one of Tyler’s most familiar publications. She also explains why former...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring John Trube
From a close call during the UT Tower shooting, to more than 50 years in Tyler law and politics, John Trube’s life is a remarkable story. Tyler Attorney, John Trube joins East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker to tell the stories few people ...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring A. Stine
Talented artist and painter A. Stine joins East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker for a conversation about creativity, ambition, and the growing East Texas art scene. A. Stine shares how she built her career as a working painter, why her lar...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Gus Ramirez
Legendary Tyler restaurant El Charro sets the table for this East Texas UNFILTERED conversation with Gus Ramirez and J. Chad Parker. Gus shares how his family built one of the most loved restaurant names in Tyler and why El Charro meant so much...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Andy Bergfeld
Fifth-generation Tylerite Andy Bergfeld joins East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker for a conversation about family, service, and the future of Tyler. Andy talks about growing up with a well known family name in Tyler. He also talks about t...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Bishop DeMarcus Pierson
Bishop DeMarcus Pierson joins East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker for a strong conversation about faith, service, and the mission behind Love Thy City. He shares how this East Texas effort brings churches, businesses, nonprofits, and volu...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Daniel Hernandez
Former professional soccer player Daniel Hernandez joins East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker for a timely conversation as World Cup excitement builds across the United States. Daniel shares what it was like growing up in Tyler in a hardwo...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Rosie Bowie
Rosie Bowie joins East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker. They talk about her life in Tyler. They also talk about the Juneteenth parade she helped build to what it is today. Rosie grew up in Flint, Texas. Her mother raised seven children alo...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Deidra "The Color Girl"
Deidra "The Color Girl" joins East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker. She is one of the most sought after hair color professionals in East Texas. Deidra grew up in Corpus Christi and Rockwall. She got her hair done as a teenager, and it chan...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Rosie Bowie
Rosie Bowie joins East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker. They talk about her life in Tyler. They also talk about the Juneteenth parade she helped build to what it is today. Rosie grew up in Flint, Texas. Her mother raised seven children alo...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Scott Williams
The Restaurant Whisperer, Scott Williams, joins East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker for a conversation about building restaurants in East Texas and growing them the hard way. Scott talks about his childhood in a military family, moving ar...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Stuart Hene
Stuart Hene, a candidate for mayor of Tyler, joins East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker for a conversation about public service, city government, and the future of the city. Stuart talks about growing up in Tyler, graduating from Robert E....
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring John Nix
Tyler mayor candidate John Nix joins East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker to talk about his run for mayor and the experiences that shaped his view of city government. John shares his background growing up in small towns and coming to Tyler...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Parker Clark
Parker Clark joins East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker for a behind the scenes look at how an independent movie gets made. Parker explains how a conversation in Tyler turned into the feature film 3. He talks about how he went from h...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Andrea Wilson-Lobaugh
Andrea Wilson-Lobaugh joins East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker for a look at the work PATH is doing in East Texas. She explains how the organization helps local families who are struggling with food, rent, and basic daily needs. She shar...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Sandra Bailey Crowe
In this episode of East Texas UNFILTERED, J. Chad Parker sits down with his longtime friend Sandra Bailey-Crowe for a real and heartfelt talk about kidney failure, dialysis, and the search for a living kidney donor. Sandra shares her story from...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Nancy Rangel
Welcome to another episode of East Texas UNFILTERED with J. Chad Parker. In this episode, Chad sits down with Nancy Rangel, President and CEO of the Hispanic Business Alliance in Tyler. Nancy shares her family story, how her parents came to Tex...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Bonnie Varner
Bonnie Varner joins host J. Chad Parker on East Texas Unfiltered for a candid conversation about a topic that touches nearly everyone's family. As CEO of the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County, Bonnie explains what Alzheimer’s and dementia ca...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Craig Berry
In this episode of East Texas UNFILTERED, host J. Chad Parker sits down with Craig Berry of Berry Marble & Granite. Craig shares how a Tyler-based company grew into a highly respected name in stone fabrication. He talks about learning busin...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Taylor Fitzgerald
On this episode of East Texas UNFILTERED, host J. Chad Parker sits down with special guest Taylor Fitzgerald, REALTOR® for a wide-ranging conversation on the Tyler-area real estate market, local growth, and what it really takes to help buyers, ...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Steve Barnhart
In this episode of East Texas Unfiltered, host J. Chad Parker sits down with Steve Barnhart, owner of Prime 102 in downtown Tyler, for a real conversation about what it actually takes to run a high-end restaurant—and what it cost him to get his...
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Ed Moore
On this episode of East Texas UNFILTERED, J. Chad Parker sits down with Tyler native Ed Moore. Ed is a former Division I basketball player who decided later in life to try stand-up comedy. He talks about walking into Rose City on his birthday a...