B.A.R. Austin

TJ and Sean are back. We have on an invited Guest: Dillon Pratt, he discusses with TJ and Sean some of the businesses that have closed in Austin recently and the turn it’s done to him closing his business Clothes Mentor. This is the rawest episode we have done to date. No editing of content and you hear Sean and TJ on how they really feel about all things Austin, Texas in its current impeding events happening in ourmusic scene. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

We talk with Thea Wood with Backstage Chats that organizes a voice for the women of Austin in the music industry. We talk with Thea to further this conversation for our Austin women. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

A Texan at heart from Nacodoches, Texas. He moved to Austin to only later become a Full time Musician, really enjoyed listening to his story. You can catch him at Austin’s Honky Tonk, The Broken Spoke. Tune in listening to this Austin Musician.Our intro song was created by local Austin singer/songwriter and producer, Nathan Strubhart. Check his stuff out at the links below...singer/songwriter: www.facebook.com/nathanstrubhartSinger/songwriter: www.youtube.com/nathanstrubhart Instrumentals: www.soundcloud.com/icebergproductionstxSupport the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

Talking to Chas Moore with Austin Justice Coalition.Our intro song was created by local Austin singer/songwriter and producer, Nathan Strubhart. Check his stuff out at the links below...singer/songwriter: www.facebook.com/nathanstrubhartSinger/songwriter: www.youtube.com/nathanstrubhart Instrumentals: www.soundcloud.com/icebergproductionstxSupport the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

Your hosts (TJ and Sean) tear down their walls to fully understand and listen, learning how we can all stand together as “EQUAL” individuals in our community.Our intro song was created by local Austin singer/songwriter and producer, Nathan Strubhart. Check his stuff out at the links below...singer/songwriter: www.facebook.com/nathanstrubhartSinger/songwriter: www.youtube.com/nathanstrubhart Instrumentals: www.soundcloud.com/icebergproductionstxSupport the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

A 12 year senior Austin police officer, Native Born Austinite Justin Berry brings his expertise & perspective as we discuss the shadow that’s been cast over our law enforcement.Our intro song was created by local Austin singer/songwriter and producer, Nathan Strubhart. Check his stuff out at the links below...singer/songwriter: www.facebook.com/nathanstrubhartSinger/songwriter: www.youtube.com/nathanstrubhart Instrumentals: www.soundcloud.com/icebergproductionstxSupport the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

We speak with Dam the Host of Daily Austin Music furthering our conversation on the musicians in Austin. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

Part Two of our interview series with musicians and the bar and restaurant industry. This episode we feature:Dan RhodeGriff from National Disgrace 13:12Raul Ochoa (Modern Day Midas) 39:08Bruce IslandMind (a Solo Artist who also works with TMMP) 01:11:00Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

On episode 20 we catch up with the following artists:Mandy PraterJames Byron ParkerDavid TouchtonNathan StrubhartWe discuss live streaming, getting back to playing shows, and alternative creative outlets. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

We talk with Justin with “Fine Southern Gentleman.” We talk about the Austin Comminity that’s coming together to help each other in every way we can. Justin is putting together a project through his design shop for all smalll businesses in Austin, designing shirts at no cost to you, while still putting $MONEY$ in your pocket. You too can be apart of it! Listen in to hear how...Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

If theres a conversation to be had about Austin, it is with our guest in Episode 18. He is the autobiographer of Willie Nelson, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Selena, Austin and its sub culture making Austin...Austin. We talk Willie back in the 70's as he was slinging his guns around like the Texan he is to get his way in the Austin music scene to today's Austin on how we simply get to the root of Austin, well that Time is now and simply taking advantage of Who we are. Tune in to this mind blowing conversation with the Gonzo of Austin, Our Guest: Joe Nick Patoski.Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

Former Texas Longhorns Basketball Power Forward Brad Buckman joins us to discuss what he is doing today back home in Austin. Brad is a former colleague from Westlake High School and we get comfortable catching up.Get into conversation on Horns Basketball and discuss the Austin Perspective with our Native Guest, The Austin Native conversation back and forth includes a little bit of everything.Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

In Episode 16 we have a very Special Dedication with our GUEST: Kelly Gruber. We dedicated this episode to the CLASS OF 2020 of The WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL CHAPPARALS. Kelly Gruber is a 2X All Star, World Series Champ with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1992, his career stats are as follow, batting avg. of .259, 117 Home Runs & 443 Runs Batted In. He played with the Toronto Blue Jays from 1984-1992, and onto the California Angels, closing out an 18 game stent in 1993 to then successfully hanging up his cleats.-Music Credit in Introduction: JosephMcdade•josephmcdade.comSupport the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

We talk with Kelsey Hitchingham with the Hitchingham Group from her closet. Join us as we interestingly dive into the Non-Profit world her company is all about. She too has created a podcast in Austin called Engaging Austin Podcast. If your thinking about starting that next Non-Profit, Kelsey can help along the way. You may learn a thing or two, We know we did. Her selfless Heart and all the ways she is giving back to Austin's Community, Bar Austin Thank's you Kelsey!Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

Your Hosts Sean and TJ talk to Annette with Royalty Fitness. Discuss everything from Mind, Body, & Spirit, diving into the everyday existence of keeping your self healthy, making the right choices in being the best you. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

Your Hosts TJ & Sean finish out their conversation with Guy Forsyth on some back and forth learning new artists to search, discuss Guy's new album and a fun set of Rapid Fire Questions pertaining to all things Austin, Texas. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

Your hosts TJ and Sean get into an in depth exclusive conversation with Guy Forsyth, a Blues rock legend in Austin. He is a multi-award-winning record artist with Austin Music Awards and has played with artists such as Jimmie Vaughan, Lucinda Williams & B.B. King to name a few. We get into educating detail on the music scene in the 1990’s in Austin. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

Your Host Sean Mullin discusses with rising music Artist Jo James about the impact of Social Distancing to other Musicians and Austinites in our town. Have you ever wanted to hear two musicians talk the ins and outs on being an artist in Austin? Tune in to find out! Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

Your Host TJ talks with Sweet John from Yourbikergang.com, A mini bike experience that the whole family can enjoy. With our "Stand with Austin" series we learned how truly some companies can be so selfless in times of need. Don't miss out on the code: BARAUSTIN and save 10% off on your next scheduled booking with them through Austin.Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

We stand with Austin and all of of our Austinites in the midst of this CoronaVirus. Join TJ & Sean as they get on the phone and get real and open up about this pandemic sweeping the nation calmly and swiftly. Giving their own two sense on ways to prepare & if we are in a trying situation such as being quarantined in our own homes. TJ vulnerably shares a story relating to today’s scenario regarding keeping your wits about you, from when he was serving his term in the military. Stay Calm and no matter how challenging things may get don’t ever, don’t ever panic with your peers nearby.Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

We get into a small back history of SXSW and discuss the cancellation of the 2020 festival while going into detail about Austin's fist large scale festival, Austin Aqua Festival 1962-1998. While we discuss everything under the sun on this, your host TJ and Sean have alot of fun with this conversation while we brought alot of laughter through out!Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

The Texas Department of Transportation has unveiled an $8 billion expansion plan for Interstate 35 that would add lanes to the highway through Austin and result in the construction of two levels of underground tunnels near the University of Texas. Cheers Austin!Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

Hosts TJ and Barrett with Sean Mulllin open a dialogue discussing a large layout of topics dealing with our homelessness in Austin. We Propose multiple housing projects in Austin, not only giving someone off the streets a bed and shower, but real solutions behind addressing mental illness and drug addiction all while being apart of something you would want to be apart of coming off the streets, a community. Home Depot off 35 and Saint Johns neighborhood, Homeless Camp off 183 and Montopolis, Community First! Village by Co Founder Alan Graham, owner of Mobile Loaves and Fishes since late 1990's. We are on huge upward drive to not only help our Homeless in the streets but potentially being one of the only cities in the United States with real definitive solutions that can sustain as a whole, first thing is first bringing awareness to all layouts bringing more eyes to the Up and Up Austin is truly on. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

We invite Sean Mullin on the show again and discuss a housing project for the homelessness, Pine Street Station and what it brought to Austin, and lastly we start the beginning conversation on 35 and its new construction proposal that has the potential of opening up the roads of our town. Great conversation and enjoyed laughter!Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

We Interview ATX Native Leila Willis Newton at Southside Tattoo off South Congress! We talk the ins and outs of being a tattoo artist in Austin, Women artists dominating the tattoo industry, while getting to know the born Native to Austin as she tattoos some ink on Host TJ's forearm. Co Host (tattoo-free) Barrett adds his hysterical perspective to the bit!Be sure and check out our IGTV video uploaded through our Instagram @B.A.R.Austin and on our Facebook Bar AustinSupport the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

Absolutely love this episode and had alot of fun making it! Barrett and I talk back and forth on a handful of topics and we then transition into an important transition as B.A.R. Austin interviews and meets Autumn, a woman down on her luck living in the streets of downtown. While we got to experience listening to some of her talented street performance she creates everyday in her downtown performance, we also have the opportunity of getting to know her and have a real conversation making a new friend. Took with great honor meeting Autumn and was able to do something truly special for her to give her a little hope and appreciation on our end for putting her self out there on our podcast. Cheers we hope you enjoy this episode yall!Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

Tune in as we discuss and dissect our Top tips and and insights of information that make you the Austinite as you make here your hometown. A born and raised perspective through every item while giving you educational information on being the Local you've always wanted to be. Join us with some great smiles and laughter through our conversation on our Top 20, on all things Austin, Texas.***Listen to the end to hear some announcements that we are excited about and we know that you will be excited with us!***Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

I can’t say enough about our new friend to B.A.R. Austin. He is a born native to Austin in 1986 and has stayed perfecting and curating on his roots in the music scene of the ATX. “Austin, still the music capital of the world?” You’ll be able to answer this question on your own, by simply going to our Instagram feed and interacting with the Music Capital of the World Sound Clip Post.Just one of the many topics of discussion we get into. Sean is a talented guitarist, singer/songwriter playing The San Jac Saloon on Tuesday’s and Saturday’s. Truly enjoyed every ounce of our conversation and have no doubt you will also as you hear the wide range of topics on all things Austin, Texas. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)

Getting to know your hosts apart of B.A.R. Austin. We are all things Austin, Texas from the Unicorn (Born and Raised) perspective. We love Austin, Texas! New episodes every Tuesday...Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/790340.rss)