Ben Philipp '04 is currently an Assistant Costume Designer for Amazon Studio’s The Marvelous Mrs Maisel (and was nominated for a 2022 Emmy Award for his work on the show) and formerly for Netflix's The Get Down and Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman.

S2 E7: Sara Helmy '11

Aug 30th, 2022 33m 48s

In 2011, and at the young age of 22, Sara Helmy '11 founded Tribu, an advertising tribe with some serious digital marketing capabilities and a deep love for stellar design.Today, Sara serves as the CEO of Tribu, manages a growing tribe of talen

S2 E5: Coach Steve Lutz (Part I)

Jun 29th, 2022 33m 15s

Steve Lutz, the head coach for the Islanders Men’s Basketball team. A San Antonio-native, Coach Lutz played basketball for three seasons at Texas Lutheran and served as the team captain as a senior. He earned his undergraduate degree in Kinesio

S2 E4: Mitra Khan '06

Apr 26th, 2022 36m 17s

Mitra Khan is a Corpus Christi native who attended Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (2006) and went on to obtain her Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville

S2 E3: Jesse Gilbert '07, '14, '22

Jan 25th, 2022 41m 40s

Jesse Gilbert '07, '14, '22 was recently was named the President and CEO of Corpus Christi’s Texas State Aquarium (TSA) in December of 2021. Jesse has spent nearly two decades with the Aquarium, beginning his career in the Coastal Bend in 2003.

S2 E2: Joey Carson '89

Dec 20th, 2021 38m 45s

Joey Carson '89 is a 25-year veteran of the television industry and considered a pioneer in reality programming and an innovator in digital and mobile entertainment. He is the former CEO of television industry leader Bunim Murray Productions, k

S2 E1: Elena Flores '03, '07

Sep 26th, 2021 30m 27s

To kick-off season two of the High Tide Podcast, we have Elena Flores, class of 2003 and 2007. Born and raised in the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, Elena earned a bachelor’s degree in health science, and eventually a masters in counseling.

S1 E8: Lazy Beach Brewing

Apr 6th, 2021 36m 18s

In honor of National Beer Day, we're joined by husband and wife Cory Mathews '09 and Jessica Golden Mathews '08.After a Tuesday night ritual of brewing beer in their garage with friends, Cory and Jessica took the small business plunge, and open

S1 E7: Lydia Blanco Garza '97

Mar 4th, 2021 37m 40s

Lydia Blanco Garza graduated from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in 1997. After earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication (with emphasis in Theater, Television and Film), she headed to Austin, got her first agent and began her professional

S1 E6: Mayra Zamora '10, '14

Oct 20th, 2020 31m 24s

Mayra Zamora, class of 2010 and 2014 was raised in the small town of Tivoli, Texas. After graduating at the top of her class, eventually found her way to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Art, and a Master's Seco

S1 E5: Jeremiah Marshall '15

Sep 17th, 2020 31m 25s

Born in Austin Texas, and the youngest of five siblings, Jeremiah always enjoyed waking up early in the morning before school just to watch the news. From that moment on, he knew what he was meant to do.Jeremiah later graduated from Pflugervill

S1 E4: Al Arreola, Jr. '03

Jul 17th, 2020 32m 59s

Born the son of an immigrant civic leader, Al Arreola Jr. ’03, was given an immediate introduction into political and issue campaigns. After finishing his studies at TAMU-CC, Al became involved in grassroots campaigning in San Antonio managing

S1 E3: Dr. Margaret Lara '98, '01, '12

Jun 5th, 2020 36m 22s

Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Lara is a three-time graduate of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, earning degrees in 1998, 2001, and 2012. Born and raised in the Coastal Bend, Dr. Lara works for Corpus Christi Independent School District, and as of June 1st, is

S1 E2: Bryan Mayhood '07

May 18th, 2020 32m 35s

Bryan Mayhood '07 is the Vice President of Sales for the Nashville Sounds triple A baseball club, a Texas Rangers affiliate. There he manages all aspects of ticket sales, focuses on additional revenue sources, and develops and manages the organ

S1 E1: Dr. Haysam Dawod '85

May 1st, 2020 31m 25s

Originally from Syria, Dr. Haysam Dawod '85 arrived on Ward Island in the early 1980s. Through the help of mentors, Dr. Dawod earned a degree in Biology from Corpus Christi State University before completing a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 199

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What is the High Tide Podcast?

Apr 24th, 2020 1m 54s

The High Tide Podcast is the official Islander Alumni Association podcast that connects the 50,000 plus members of the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi family. We’ll journey with you as we meet a diverse group of alumni with some amazing stories and st

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