GBTV Tour

We are Glenn Beck fans. Not even ashamed to admit it. My husband and I have been listening to his radio program for a few years now. We feel he is usually right on with his prognosis of the future. I must admit, he is a little dramatic, but that's what makes him a great story teller. I appreciate how he doesn't try to hide his flaws from his audience...it makes him human and more enjoyable to listen to. I appreciate his insight into history, his love of freedom, and his humor.

Imagine how surprised we were when Glenn moved his studio to Dallas, TX and shortly after Big Chief was offered a job in Texas. We hoped for a possibility to meet GB someday, or be able to participate in some of his GBTV (now The Blaze) shows. We were very excited to hear that Restoring Love would be happening in Dallas, TX after we had moved to TX so we could attend. Restoring Love was pretty awesome! I'll let someone else write a post about that.

In August we had an opportunity to be a part of the GBTV studio audience. Richard Paul Evans was releasing Michael Vey 2 and our girls and I had already read the first book. They were looking for audience members who had already read Book 1 and could read Book 2 before they recorded the show. Since I still had a nursing baby and littles, Big Chief was going to attend with the girls.

He had an "in" with Joe Kerry (through Mercury One) and was offered a studio tour of GB's new studio before the show. I was so disappointed I wasn't going! But those who know Big Chief know that he never thinks it a bad idea to give other people an opportunity to do something nice for him. He asked Joe if our whole family could attend the tour. Then he and the girls could join the studio audience while I stayed outside the studio with the littles and Joe was happy to oblige! To make a long story shorter...we went. We made it through security, loved seeing the studio in person (after seeing so much of it on TV), and thoroughly enjoyed visiting with Joe Kerry. As we quietly wandered through the studio, Glenn was busy recording something. Unfortunately we didn't get to personally meet him then, but it was pretty cool to see him recording.

Our family in "The Oval Office"

We ended our tour in Glenn's office! So cool! His desk was made out of an airplane wing. For those that know Glenn, he loves historical items and antiques, things with a story attached. His office was so cool! Oh wait, I already said that.

As we were leaving, Joe pointed out that Stu was in the other room. Joe went and asked Stu to come meet us. Miah almost fainted when Stu hugged her and was a little dazed for this picture. :) Pretty cool, huh? We like Stu too! Such an awesome day! We hope to go back sometime.