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Wait, WHAT!?

Damien & Courtney
Midland, United States
Euron
Philadelphia Eagles
NFL
Midland, Texas
Book Writing
Comedy Festival
Midland
Texas 11 Democratic Primary
Thanksgiving
Friendship
Texas
MISD
Patio Furniture
Midland County
In the Middle Of Nowhere Comedy Festival
Super Bowl
Claire Reynolds
James Talarico
Alaska

Wait, WHAT!? Is a podcast hosted by Damien Crawford and Courtney Ratliff.. This podcast centers around conversation on a wide array of subjects that will leave the listener saying wait, what did they just say?!

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Episode 186 features a tired Damien and an energetic Courtney. Damien gets a new piano and Courtney recounts a busy week. The state of Texas experiences run off elections and the NBA creeps closer to its seasonal finale

Episode 185 starts off with Damien stating he's better than ever! Courtney recaps an eventful week and leadership changes in MISD. The show ends with a recap of the NBA playoffs.

Episode 184 is Courtney focused with Damien having not much to report, Courtney talks about tech in school, basin pride and accuses Damien of being a step above sassy!

Episode 183 kicks off with a Euron book discussion and then moves to Courtney's mind as he shares stories of community togetherness and then dishes out MISD tea (that Damien incorrectly guesses)

the show kicks off with a chattier-than-usual Damien who recaps a busy week. The Middle of Nowhere Comedy Festival has come and gone and Courtney has plenty of thoughts on the project. The show ends with NBA discussion

Episode 180 has a weekly recap from Courtney with discussions from both guys. The show ends with discussion on the 2026 NBA playoffs.

Episode 179 comes with weekly recaps from both guys including Easter weekend experiences. Courtney has new beef with MISD. The show ends with NCAA basketball talk.

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Recent Guests

Stephanie Shonuff Cookspenser
Midland's own comedian and organizer of the In the Middle of Nowhere Comedy Festival in West Texas
Campfire West Texas
Episode: Wait,WHAT!? Episode:178
Don Woody Woodward
Candidate for Midland County Commissioner Precinct 4
Midland County Administrator/Candidate
Episode: Wait,WHAT!? Episode:173
Pedro Ruiz
Democratic primary candidate for United States House of Representatives, Texas 11
Democratic Party / Texas 11 campaign
Episode: Wait,WHAT!? Episode:172
Claire Reynolds
Candidate for Congress, Texas 11
Texas-11 Democratic candidate
Episode: Wait,WHAT!? Episode:171
Pedro Pete Ruiz
Local West Texan candidate running for Congress
Democratic Party (Texas 11th district)
Episode: Wait,WHAT!? Episode:170
Reagan Hianjosa
Speaker at school board meeting
Midland Independent School District
Episode: Wait,WHAT!? Episode:165
Dio (Mr. Alaska, Mr. DOIPS)
Guest from Alaska, dental professional moving to remote areas
Medical/dental professional in Alaska
Episode: Wait,WHAT!? Episode: 159

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Damien Crawford
Host of Wait WHAT!, frequently introduces topics and banter; involved in show leadership and personal commentary.
Courtney Ratliff
Co-host who coordinates topics and participates in discussion; active in show updates and projects.

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Wait,WHAT!? Episode: 159
Q: What has been the most surprising part of living there?
The sense of purpose and the willingness of the community to support each other, along with the challenging but rewarding experience of serving remote villages.
Wait,WHAT!? Episode: 159
Q: What brought you to Alaska in the first place?
A site-visit for a temporary assignment that turned into a permanent move after he learned more about the hospital, the community, and the opportunity to grow personally and professionally.
Wait,WHAT!? Episode:172
Q: How do you view the role of leadership renewal and term limits in public service based on what you discussed?
There should be opportunities for new leaders to emerge; long tenure can hinder fresh perspectives, so promoting new voices and term limits helps cultivate future leaders and prevents stagnation.
Wait,WHAT!? Episode:172
Q: What convinced you that Claire Reynolds was the stronger candidate to endorse in the Democratic primary for Texas 11?
Claire Reynolds came across as better prepared with clear, concise leadership principles, whereas Pete offered graciousness but did not present the same level of preparedness or a forceful strategy, which led to the endorsement decision.
Wait,WHAT!? Episode:173
Q: What motivated you to run for Midland County Commissioner Precinct 4?
Woody explained a long history in the community, experience with elections, and a desire to bring accountability, lean budgeting, and better representation to Precinct 4, citing missed meetings and transparency concerns.

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This show is a loose, banter-heavy conversation between two hosts who swing between local politics, community initiatives, and everyday life in a West Texas context, with frequent detours into pop culture, sports, and personal storytelling. Across episodes, listeners get a mix of political analysis about local races and governance, updates on community projects and events (including a regional comedy festival and nonprofit work), plus candid anecdotes, humor, and occasional provocative takes. A standout pattern is the way real-world civic topics are balanced with behind-the-scenes logistics, fundraising, and festival planning, all delivered in a casual, no-nonsense style that emphasizes local relevance and practical insight. Potential liste... more

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