Best Fitz Walker Podcasts (2024)

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E11: Cuco Vega from Leap Global Partners 49:26

7h ago49:26

49:26

For Episode 11, I sat down with Cuco Vega who is the Head of Platform at Leap Global Partners, a firm with a global footprint in the United States and Latin America! Pretty unique. Cuco had interesting insights to share on how he conducts VC Platform, and I'm honestly so happy that I got to jazz with him. Here are the topics we covered: - The curre…

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Tim Weiser in Dallas, Texas 51:22

2d ago51:22

51:22

Tim Weiser served as the Director of Athletics at Kansas State University from 2001 to 2008. During his tenure, K-State became the first Big 12 institution to win conference championships in three top-tier sports in a single year (2003-04; football, volleyball, women's basketball). The athletic department generated record revenues in the areas of f…

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Ep. 201 - AMA National Fun Fly Powwow 39:11

7d ago39:11

39:11

In this special mini-episode, the gang talks with friends about all the fun they had at the National Fun Fly. Watch this episode on YouTube National Fun Fly

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Tim Barr in Manhattan, Kansas 56:25

9d ago56:25

56:25

The National Bio and Agro-defense Facility (NBAF) will soon be in operation in Manhattan, Kansas. Its construction, which took more than 10 years, was recently completed. The facility was turned over to the USDA, which will operate NBAF. NBAF enhances the U.S. government's research, development, testing, and evaluation countermeasure capabilities b…

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Joe Klanderman in Manhattan, Kansas 58:55

16d ago58:55

58:55

Spearheading a defense that has been one of the best in the Big 12 over the last three seasons, Joe Klanderman enters his sixth season at Kansas State in 2024 and his fifth as the defensive coordinator. In addition to running the defense, Klanderman also tutors the Wildcat safeties as he has done so since arriving in Manhattan in 2019. Leading a dy…

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Ep. 200 - Quoth the Raven 1:59:33

21d ago1:59:33

1:59:33

In this live episode, the gang chats with Mark Lanterman from Old School Model Works about a new EDF and lots of other stuff! OSMW Raven (7:00) Young Eagles (35:45) Fitz flies stuff (43:30) National Fun Fly (1:00:30) Lee's workbench (1:09:00) Mark's workbench (1:15:15) Terry's workbench (1:18:30) Fitz's workbench (1:30:30) Watch this episode on You…

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Col. Greg McLean in Fort Moore, Georgia 1:00:39

23d ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Colonel Greg McLean serves in the United States Army as an Armored Cavalrymen. McLean was commissioned as an Armor officer in 2001 at OCS after three years prior service as a 19K Armor Crewman. After attending Kansas State, McLean graduated from the Armor Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Cavalry Leaders Course, Command and General Staff College,…

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Conor Riley in Manhattan, Kansas 1:01:40

30d ago1:01:40

1:01:40

One of the top offensive line coaches in the country, Conor Riley, is in his sixth season at K-State in 2024, tutoring the Wildcats' offensive front and first serving as the program's offensive coordinator. He was the interim coordinator for Kansas State's victory over NC State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl before being elevated to the full-time role in ea…

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Ep. 199.5 - National Fun Fly Preview 36:34

1M ago36:34

36:34

In this special mini-episode, Lee and Terry chat with Steve Haston about all the fun things in store at the National Fun Fly. Watch this episode on YouTube National Fun Fly

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Dr. Felipe Rosso in Manhattan, Kansas 45:06

1M ago45:06

45:06

GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, with his original prognosis predicting death before age 60. On the day of his 60th birthday, Fitz recorded the first episode of his Life of Fitz podcast's fifth season with the doctor who performed his prostatectomy on July 3, 2018. Rosso has expertise in treating surgi…

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Ep. 199 - Meet Bill Griggs 1:57:30

2M ago1:57:30

1:57:30

In this episode, Fitz and Terry chat with electric model innovator, Bill Griggs. Super Timber (5:00) RC10T (13:45) Meet Bill (21:00) Pioneers (30:00) Build by phone (47:00) Little Tiny (1:09:30) Klingberg (1:34:15) Comet Gull (1:42:30) Backlog (1:48:00) Watch this episode on YouTube E-flite Super Timber Associated Electrics Klingberg videos Faceboo…

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Ep. 198 - The Bronze Age 1:43:13

2M ago1:43:13

1:43:13

In this live episode, Fitz, Lee, and Terry celebrate 8 years of podcasting together. Happy anniversary (1:30) JSC Warbirds (13:30) Shipping shock (30:30) Jetstream update (44:30) RC10 chat (57:00) Giveaway (1:11:30) Workbench updates (1:18:00) Come see us! (1:38:00) Watch this episode on YouTube National Fun Fly…

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E10: Richard Hughes from Gutter Capital 1:04:02

2M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

I spend the legendary episode number 10, with none other than Richard Hughes who is the Operating Partner at Gutter Capital, a fund I deeply admire because of how they treat their founders and the depth of the care they provide for their success. Richard helps his founders find and retain the most talented candidates at every level from entry-level…

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E09: Daniela Pico from Forum Ventures 50:04

2M ago50:04

50:04

Finally, I sit down with Dani from Forum Ventures where she leads Platform for 380 startups, with a 6-person Platform team! We went into extreme detail to learn how they've built a community of founders/investors/mentors so well, and how they continue delivering tiptop value to their startups even at this scale. We left no stone unturned, and we'd …

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Ep. 197 - Bossman 1:59:44

3M ago1:59:44

1:59:44

In this episode, the gang talks about Fitz's hobby shop trip in Japan and an adventure by proxy. Giveaway (2:30) UMX F-86 (6:00) Auction drama (18:30) Back to Japan (30:15) Unstabbed (1:05:30) Come see us (1:31:00) Broken tap (1:49:45) Watch this episode on YouTube UMX F-86 National Fun Fly

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E08: Divya Kakkad from Graham & Walker 58:53

3M ago58:53

58:53

What a unique episode. My admiration for Divya went up tenfold when I learned why she does what she does, and how she entered the world of venture capital. Often times we forget the weight of our own "why" and this episode reminded me about how our whys truly drive our behaviors. Divya is a VC Partner at Graham & Walker. Here are the topics we cove…

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E07: Galina Dremova from Vibranium VC 44:10

3M ago44:10

44:10

It's my first time hosting someone with such a unique background, who obsesses about communications and everything that surrounds it. Her perspective is truly one of a kind, and there's so much I learned in such a short amount of time talking to her. I'm so proud to be sharing this with you. Galina is the Head of Communications at Vibranium VC. Her…

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Ep. 196 - Cops and Robbers 1:37:03

3M ago1:37:03

1:37:03

In this episode, Lee and Terry chat with Garret Hultgren about Altitude Hobbies and using drones for police work. Multiplex Pacer (3:30) Meet Garret (10:00) Police drones (30:00) But DJI (46:00) Heli event report (1:03:30) Workbench updates (1:07:45) National Fun Fly (1:27:00) Watch this episode on YouTube Multiplex Pacer Altitude Hobbies…

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E06: Julian Namara from Maze 53:02

3M ago53:02

53:02

What a detailed interview. One of a kind. Julian and I went into specifics of how their fund (Maze) operates and how exactly they support their portfolio founders through a unique blend of VC Platform services. Great talk! Julian is the Product Analyst at MAZE. Here are the topics we cover: - How she landed her VC Platform role, despite being from …

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Ep. 195 - The Godfather 1:59:55

4M ago1:59:55

1:59:55

In this episode, the gang chats with the man who brought electric RC flight to the masses, Dr. Keith Shaw. Cleveland (2:30) Early electrics (18:00) Resistance (31:00) The yaw problem (49:45) Favorite model (1:00:00) Low-power aerobatics (1:13:15) Practical electrics (1:23:00) A123 (1:34:25) Airshow! (1:48:00) Watch this episode on YouTube Astro Fli…

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E05: Oliver Fitz-Gibbon from inMotion Ventures 57:46

4M ago57:46

57:46

What a power-packed episode. I remember feeling electric after we finished recording this. Oliver has to be one of the smartest and most confident individuals I've met from the VC Platform industry this week. He had strong conviction behind his words, and I personally loved the story behind how him and his team think about their fund's brand, ident…

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Ep. 194 - The Flood 1:48:14

4M ago1:48:14

1:48:14

In this episode, the gang covers a flood of varied topics...including an actual flood. RJ Gritter Decathlon (8:00) OSMW Polaris (14:30) Robart news (20:45) Electrostreak (28:00) Savage Bobber (35:45) Big Champ (47:20) UMX Icon (50:45) Battery care (53:30) Toledo (1:00:30) AMA News (1:03:30) Boomerang (1:21:45) Flood (1:28:45) Craycle Orca (1:33:30)…

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E04: Rachel Yuen (Alate Partners) & Emily Prechtl (Roble Ventures) 45:26

4M ago45:26

45:26

It's my first time hosting two wonderful guests on the same episode, and it couldn't have gone better. Rachel and Emily, although early in the VC Platform roles at their own funds, were so honest and candid about their learnings, experience and advice! I learned so much about the industry thanks to them both, but also a personal reminder on the imp…

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Ep. 193 - Two's Company 1:15:18

4M ago1:15:18

1:15:18

In this episode, Lee and Fitz talk about lots of big birds, a student design, and more. Houston swap meet (3:30) Forward sweep (25:00) SAE testing (32:45) Big Pietenpol (49:10) JSC warbird event (1:01:25) Bearcat update (1:05:15) Watch this episode on YouTube

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E03: D'Arcy Jade Whelan from Outward VC 34:09

4M ago34:09

34:09

I sat down with D'Arcy Jade Whelan from Outward VC to learn about how she and her team support early stage fintech founders post-investment. This 30ish minute episode is jampacked with information and I'm so excited to finally release it! Here are the topics we cover: D'Arcy studied Art History before getting into VC. And so naturally, I had to ask…

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E02: Eugenia Shevchenko from Accion Venture Lab 31:23

4M ago31:23

31:23

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Eugenia Shevchenko from Accion Venture Lab to learn about how she supports her founders post-investment. Follow her for Mexico City tips on Instagram - @eugi_topmxfav! Here are the topics we cover: What advice would you give to a future VC Platform associate who wants to be their best self? What does "VC Pla…

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Ep. 192 - Provenance 1:34:57

5M ago1:34:57

1:34:57

In this live episode, the gang talks about low-dollar airplanes, high-dollar RC10s, and more. Twimber tips (4:00) Mystery box (11:00) Lee's high-wingers (20:45) San Antonio (41:00) Freebies (1:09:30) Hummer (1:15:30) Watch this episode on YouTube Twin Timber Sig Hummer

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E01: Abbie Strabala from True Wealth Ventures 33:43

5M ago33:43

33:43

Today we sat down with Abbie Strabala from True Wealth Ventures to learn about her fund and how they support founders post-investment. Here are the topics we cover: What’s unique about the investment and platform roles in a VC fund? What advice do you have for an up and coming VC Associate? How has "VC Platform" (i.e., post-investment support) chan…

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Ep. 191 - Ode to Bill 1:44:27

5M ago1:44:27

1:44:27

In this episode, the gang talks about even more swap meet finds and they say goodbye to a dear friend. Georgetown report (3:00) Armor show (17:45) Snow flying (22:00) Lee's loot (36:30) Milwaukee report (47:00) Fitz the mule (1:10:00) Butt cameras (1:31:00) Ode to Bill (1:39:00) Watch this episode on youtube…

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Ep. 190 - Killdozer 1:38:31

6M ago1:38:31

1:38:31

In this episode, the gang talks about the new Timber, Glacier Girl, and lots of RC toys. Balsa Timber (3:20) Glacier Girl (12:50) Beloit report (27:15) Terry's new toys (35:30) FRID (1:01:30) Upcoming events (1:26:35) Watch this episode on YouTube Glacier Girl E-flite Turbo Timber 2m Georgetown swap meet Green Bay swap meet…

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Ep. 189 - Hail Fitz 1:25:59

6M ago1:25:59

1:25:59

In this episode, the gang kicks off the new year with used planes and holiday flying stories. Fitz's Zero (11:55) Lee's Taylorcraft (15:50) Flying at JSC (29:10) Cody the cat (39:30) Drone vs Heli (47:20) Lee's print jobs (53:10) Bearcats (59:45) Swap meets (1:15:05) Watch this episode on YouTube Drone-Heli Crash Beloit, WI Swap Meet Fitz and Lee a…

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Ep. 188 - Holiday Giveaway 1:40:23

7M ago1:40:23

1:40:23

In this live episode, the gang talks about events, projects, and custom items that we are giving away. Giveaway start (3:20) Call signs (21:30) Pearl Harbor event (35:23) Terry's projects (51:10) Caddy details (1:15:00) Lee's show and tell (1:24:30) Watch this episode on YouTube Starbond CA Space City RC Club Custom AMA call sign…

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Ep. 187 - Flying Tacos 1:19:22

7M ago1:19:22

1:19:22

In this episode, the gang talks about new products, AMA news, and project updates. FMS 80mm F-86 (4:45) E-flite UMX WACO (15:15) AMA news (26:20) Lee goes north (35:00) T's workshop (45:00) F's workshop (1:01:05) L's workshop (1:11:12) Watch this episode on YouTube E-flite UMX WACO FMS 80mm F-86

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Ep. 186 - Another Time Capsule 1:57:30

8M ago1:57:30

1:57:30

In this episode, the gang talks about recent events and Terry shares his latest RC estate purchase. FRIA update (2:35) Terry's new stash (12:30) Fitz's new toys (1:00:53) Lee's Cessna 337 (1:08:35) CG Quiz (1:18:30) CO museum (1:27:40) Fitz goes fast (1:38:35) Watch this episode on YouTube National Museum of WW2 Aviation Flightline Ta 152…

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Ep. 185 - Tools of the Trade 1:39:53

9M ago1:39:53

1:39:53

In this episode, the gang talks about new tools, new toys, and fast airplanes. Wings Over Houston (3:40) Fitz's laser (29:10) Terry's hotwire (44:00) JrXT (1:04:00) Lee's connectors (1:19:15) 2024 AMA Nats (1:27:15) Pylon racing (1:29:25) Watch this episode on YouTube SpecCNC Randy's Hobbies Ritch's Brew Fuel Wings Over Houston Gil Losi Interview A…

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Ep. 184 - BEST Again 1:39:27

9M ago1:39:27

1:39:27

In this episode, the gang talks about their favorite RC event in the whole wide world, BEST. Electric Bearcat (3:00) Fitz's laser (14:15) BEST (18:20) Plywood Overcast (44:00) Power surge (1:16:55) Watch this video on YouTube BEST thread on RC Groups

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Ep. 183 - Turning Japanese 1:51:49

9M ago1:51:49

1:51:49

In this live episode, the gang talks about Japan, Bomber Field, and the Flying Circus. Fitz destroys Tokyo (8:05) Bomber Field event (46:25) Flying Circus (1:21:00) BEST (1:41:25) Watch this episode on YouTube Bomber Field BEST 2023 Rock River Aero Modelers Society

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Ep. 182 - Remembering Jim Martin 1:25:55

10M ago1:25:55

1:25:55

In this episode, the gang chats with Jim T. Graham about Jim Martin's contributions to electric flight. Meet Jim T. Graham (4:00) Farewell Jim Martin (7:15) Telemaster (18:50) The Mike effect (34:00) RC Groups (45:25) Points (1:01:00) Roy (1:17:05) Watch this episode on YouTube Old Hobby Lobby website RCG article about Jim Martin…

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Ep. 181 - Detours 1:00:09

10M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

In this episode, Lee and Terry talk about a really cool hobby shop and a really cool event. Dynamic Balsa (6:10) Warbirds and Classics (31:35) FRIA update (50:10) Watch this episode on YouTube Deland Golden Hawks Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum BEST 2023 Dynamic Balsa Bomber Field Chief Aircraft

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Ep. 180 - RIDiculous 2:01:07

11M ago2:01:07

2:01:07

In this episode, the gang chats with Scott Klonowski, from K&S Metals. They also talk about new products, a few events, and the insanity of Remote ID. Meet Scott (2:00) In the movies (12:15) RID must die (38:10) E-flite SR-71 (50:45) Riddle dad (56:50) Richardson swap meet (1:17:15) Thank you (1:43:30) Warbirds and Classics Over the Midwest (1:50:3…

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Dennis Dodd somewhere in Arizona 42:37

11M ago42:37

42:37

Dennis Dodd has covered college football for CBS Sports since it was CBS SportsLine in 1998. Prior to that, Dodd worked alongside Fitz publishing college sports magazines for Kansas State, Missouri and Kansas. In 1998, they both sought a different direction, with Fitz and his wife, Becky, establishing Spirit Street Publishing (the publishing compan…

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John Kurtz in Kansas City, Missouri 1:04:38

11M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

John Kurtz went directly from being a Kansas State student to joining the media covering Kansas State athletics as a member of the KMAN 1350-AM sports staff, covering K-State and Manhattan area sports. John eventually moved up to sports director and established himself as one of the leading voices in the K-State sports media. Everyone recognized Jo…

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Ep. 179 - Zero Quota 1:47:39

11M ago1:47:39

1:47:39

In this episode, the gang recaps Oshkosh and talks about other recent events. Oshkosh wrap up (6:15) Lee at NATS (24:45) Terry's road trip (43:35) Fitz at IPMS Nats (1:05:00) Upcoming events (1:38:45) Watch this episode on YouTube National Museum of the USAF IPMS Nats AMA Nats Udvar-Hazy Center

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Marleah Campbell in Kansas City, Missouri 1:00:41

11M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

A Lenexa native who grew up watching channel 5, Marleah Campbell has been with KCTV5 since the summer of 2022. She returned to her hometown after starting her TV career at WIBW, the CBS affiliate in Topeka, where she served as sports director, where she and Fitz quickly became friends. Prior to that, Marleah played Division I basketball at the Univ…

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Ep. 178 - Oshkosh Spectacular Fun Time 1:05:56

11M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

In this episode, the gang gathers in Terry's basement to talk all about the world's biggest airshow. Note that we recorded this show prior to the unfortunate gyrocopter/helicopter, and T-6 accidents that occurred at Oshkosh. No disrespect is intended to the victims of those incidents. Rookie view (3:05) Constellation angles (16:04) The show (23:35)…

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Dr. Adam Walker in Manhattan, Kansas 51:58

11M ago51:58

51:58

Earlier this summer, the K-State Alumni Association board of directors named Adam Walker, Ed.D., ’04, ’09 as the Association’s next president and CEO. Walker began his duties on July 24. In this role, Walker is responsible for the overall management and strategic planning of the Alumni Association. Walker is the staff liaison for the Association’s …

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Mike Clark in Manhattan, Kansas 1:05:09

12M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Mike Clark, former Kansas State baseball coach, retired from his duties in the K-State athletics department at the end of June. Clark coached K-State baseball from 1986 until 2003, winning 432 games for a program that was barely funded. For 16 of Clark’s 17 seasons, K-State baseball only had a field. Tointon Stadium was built prior to his final sea…

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Amy Fitzgerald in Manhattan, Kansas 1:04:22

12M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

Fitz needed to book a guest on short notice so he pulled the card out of his back pocket he's been saving and called his sister, Amy. Amy Fitzgerald is a Kansas State graduate with both her undergrad and master's in industrial engineering. She eventually decided that she wanted to get into medicine, and instead of heading to medical school at age 2…

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Ep. 177 - Camp Stories 1:14:52

12M ago1:14:52

1:14:52

IIn this live episode, the gang talks about several new RC models and Camp AMA. We also have a surprise guest. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy.

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Jeff Vaughn in Los Angeles, California 58:59

12M ago58:59

58:59

Award-winning anchor and reporter Jeff Vaughn serves as an evening news anchor KCBS and KCAL in Los Angeles since November 2015. Vaughn joined KCAL/KCBS news team after serving as an anchor at WXYZ-TV, the ABC affiliate in Detroit, since January 2013. A four-time Emmy winner, he won a California Emmy for anchoring Wildfire Relief in 2017, a Michiga…

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