The More HOU Know

Indulge in a delectable journey as we sit down with Mike Pittman, Director of Operations at Star Pizza. Discover the irresistible Street Taco Pizza born from their collaboration with Tacos A Go Go. Mike takes us back to his start at Star Pizza in 1994 and the city's wild pizza delivery adventures. Host Craig Hlavaty joins in with his own hilarious pizza delivery tales, sharing encounters with unforgettable characters. Mike also sheds light on his role in championing athlete support through NIL. Tune in for a slice of culinary innovation, urban nostalgia, and the spirited pulse of city life.

In Episode 11, we're thrilled to have the renowned Houston barber, Julio Rodriguez , as our special guest. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of barbershops, where Julio unveils the artistry and secrets that go on behind the scenes. From the precision that goes into giving the perfect shave to the camaraderie within the barber community, this episode is a captivating journey that will leave you in awe of the skills and stories behind every haircut.

In Episode 10, our team of hosts is joined by Andy Gambini: the executive assistant at the Scurfield Group. From childhood trauma, to shopping habits, get to know what life has thrown at the members of the Scurfield Group to shape them into the people they are today. Craig and Nick also dish on Andy’s new favorite local Houston celeb, the Montrose Wizard.

In this latest episode, our hosts talk J.J. Watt's retirement and recount his wins with the Texans (including Nick's overlap with Watts in his rookie year). Episode 9 features Kelsey dishing on Marilyn Monroe, Craig mourning lost baseball dreams, and Nick's rise to Twitter fame. Join our team for a glimpse into Nick's past at the Texans, Craig's time working Domino's Pizza, and Kelsey's opinions on nutrition in football culture (can football players go vegan?). If you're curious about Houston's business scene, these "elderly millennials" (Craig's words—don't shoot the messenger) end off looking at Scurfield Group's next projects, including some exciting collabs. 

In Episode 8, our ragtag team of hosts are joined by a new addition to the team: Recent UH grad, Victoria Fuselie. This week, Nick talks the new Trill Burgers brick and mortar location, Craig has an existential crisis about turning 40, and Victoria gives us the inside tour of Beaumont, Texas (smells included).  Episode 8 is full of special guest sneak-peeks, talk of favorite clients at Scurfield Group, and best of all, stories of Bun B's besties.

In Episode 7, our hosts talk to former Houston's Texans linebacker Darryl Sharpton about life off the field. This episode covers Darryl's entrepreneurship ventures, what he has in mind for Houston's hospitality scene, and the quality of life he thinks Houstonians deserve. Craig, Nick and Kelsey catch up with the Florida-born football player about his growing love for Houston—his passion for local restaurants, the city's diversity, and Houston's nature trails.  Get to know Darryl outside of his stats—his aspirations to invest in Trill Burgers, his birthday party matchmaking for Craig and Nick, and his long-term goals for Houston moving forward. 

Let's be blunt, this feature of one of Scurfield Group's dopest clients has us living the high life. And while Nick and Kelsey may not be here—don't worry—this episode was a joint decision (get it?).  For "Episode 6: Herbs in H-Town", host Craig is joined by Houston's favorite dispensary: Urban Flower Company. Co-owner Adanary Jacques sat down with The More Hou Know for a chat about the growing need for dispensaries in Houston. Join us as we take advantage of the intimate setting of this one-on-one convo, and get a personal look at the ins and outs of dispensary running.   

This week, hosts Nick and Craig took to the road and headed over to the Men's Final Four Fan Fest at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The More Hou Know joins a Radio Row lineup of names such as Fox 26, 93Q Country, and Houston's Eagle. Nick and Craig focus on Houston-hosted big events and the potential for more. Listen to our hosts delve into how "Houston is the sports capital of the world", discuss their "man-dates", and analyze Craig's baseball antics with the Space City Screwballs—his "adult Sandlot league" (tight pants included). Tune in for the latest from The More Hou Know and stream this one-time, recorded-live, Final Four Fan Fest episode. 

In Episode 4 of The More HOU Know, hosts Craig Hlavaty, Kelsey McCullough and Nick Scurfield are joined by chef David Cordúa, who is the creator of The Lymbar—a brand new restaurant in Midtown. They talk local food with Cordúa's debut solo restaurant opening, and recap Houston's diverse food scene. Cordúa's restaurant sits inside The Ion, and draws on the culinary influences of his Nicaraguan family. What is behind-the-scenes restaurant life inside The Ion like for restaurant owners, who serve the hub of tech development in Houston? Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Music and other select streaming services and take a peek into restaurant creation and Houston foodie heaven.

In Episode 3 of Houston's hottest, newest podcast, Scurfield Group hosts Craig Hlavaty, Kelsey McCullough and Nick Scurfield are joined by Vice President of External Operations for the 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four, Rachel Quan. They discuss all things Final Four, the upcoming national championship week and all the work that goes into making it happen.