{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Brent Epps","description":"There are certain places in Amarillo that feel like more than just a restaurant\u2014they feel like part of the fabric of growing up here. Sharky\u2019s Burrito Company is one of those places. I this episode, we sit down with Brent Epps, the longtime owner of Sharky\u2019s, to talk about the restaurant\u2019s 20+ year run and the life he\u2019s built in the food industry. Brent didn\u2019t just land here\u2014he came up through some of Amarillo\u2019s most beloved spots, learning the business from the ground up and carrying those lessons with him. But what stands out most about Brent isn\u2019t just the longevity or the success\u2014it\u2019s the way he shows up for people. Over the years, Sharky\u2019s has been a first job for countless young people in Amarillo, and Brent has played a quiet but meaningful role in shaping those early work experiences. He leads with care, consistency, and a genuine investment in others. We talk about the evolution of the restaurant, what it takes to stay relevant for decades, and why creating a place people feel connected to matters. This is a conversation about food, yes\u2014but more than that, it\u2019s about community, mentorship, and doing things the right way for a long time. ","author_name":"Hey Amarillo","author_url":"http:\/\/heyamarillo.com","html":"