In this episode of Answering the Call, The Association of Former Students President and CEO Porter Garner joins host Ivy Robinson and 12th Man Foundation President and CEO Travis Dabney. Porter shares how his father's experience at an Aggie Muster inspired his journey to leading one of the nation’s oldest alumni associations. The trio discusses the collaboration between Texas A&M’s fundraising affiliates, the importance of donor relationships and their shared commitment to supporting excellence at Texas A&M.

Texas A&M Women’s Tennis Head Coach Mark Weaver joins host Ivy Robinson to discuss his remarkable journey from Aggie student-athlete to national championship-winning coach. Weaver shares the chance encounter that brought him to Aggieland, what it meant to become the first in his family to graduate from college and how a blue-collar work ethic shaped the championship culture he now leads. Hear how donor support has elevated the program and what the historic 2024 national title means to someone who’s dedicated more than half his life to Texas A&M.

Aggie Baseball's Jace LaViolette joins host Ivy Robinson on Answering the Call to share his unique journey to becoming a student-athlete at Texas A&M. Affectionately known as “Lord Tubbington,” the All-American outfielder reflects on his early love for the game and how Aggieland has truly become home. Hear his perspective on the culture of Aggie Baseball, the pride he takes in representing Texas A&M and how donor support and NIL opportunities have shaped his college experience.