This is Austin

Monique Karabach is a successful food blogger (at ATX Eats & Treats) and personal chef whose background as a first generation American with an autoimmune diagnosis has informed her love of food, both healthy and indulgent, varied and delicious. At ATX Eats & Treats, Monique shares her original recipes, reviews of restaurants around Austin, as well as posts about travel and wellness.    We talked about Monique’s childhood in the Dallas area, how she began her career as a food blogger and personal chef, and her favorite spots in Austin to find delicious gluten free food.    This episode is sponsored by Getaway. Save $15 off an escape to nature with code THISISAUSTIN15 at www.getaway.house.     AUSTIN PLACES Sway Flower Child The Kebab Shop   Kerbey Lane   (All of these restaurants are currently offering take out and delivery during the COVID-19 Shutdown.)      Guest, Monique Karabach Facebook: @atxeatsandtreats Instagram: @atxeatsandtreats Web:   atxeatsandtreats.com   Host, Adrienne Huebner Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com  Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Producer, Myrriah Gossett Instagram: @myrriahgossett Twitter: @myrriahgossett Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/         HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS On an iPhone: Open the Podcasts app. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Tap on “Write a Review.” Type your review (it can be short and sweet!) and tap on “Send.” You’re done. Thank you so much! From a computer: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-austin/id1439033174?ls=1 Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” (if prompted, click on “Open iTunes”) Click on the “Ratings & Reviews” tab. Click on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Click on “Write a Review.” Type your review and click on “Submit.” You’re done. Thank you so much!

This is Austin alumni discuss how the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation has impacted their lives and livelihoods, and what you can do to support them and others in our community.  Featured Guests:  Jackie Venson, MusicianFacebook: @jackievenson Instagram: @jackievenson Twitter: @jackievenson Web: jackievenson.com Peter Keller, FRINGE SportFacebook: @FringesportInstagram: @fringesport  Twitter: @fringesport Web: fringesport.com Guy Forsyth & Jeska Bailey, MusiciansFacebook: @guyforsythbandInstagram: @guyforsythband & @jeska_bailey_forsythWeb: guyforsyth.com Graham Wilkinson, MusicianFacebook: @GrahamWilkinsonMusicFanPage Instagram: @grahamwilkinsonmusicTwitter: @gwilkinsonmusicWeb: grahamwilkinsonmusic.comYouTube: @undergroundgrahamVanessa Rutkowski, Tigerlily Wellness & AcupunctureFacebook: @tigerlilywellnessacuWeb:   tigerlilyacupuncture.com Kristin Finan, Carrying HopeFacebook: @carryinghopeaustinInstagram: @carryinghopeTwitter: @carryinghopeatxWeb: carryinghope.com Barb Steinberg, Teen Life Coach & Parent CoachFacebook: @barbsteinbergLMSWInstagram: @barb.steinberg.parenting.girlsWeb: barbsteinberg.comYouTube: @BarbSteinbergLMSW Gina Chavez, MusicianFacebook: @ginachavezmusicInstagram: @ginachavezTwitter: @ginachavezWeb: ginachavez.com Host, Adrienne HuebnerEmail: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcastInstagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienneWeb: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com 

Vanessa Rutkowski is a licensed acupuncturist and applied clinical nutritionist who has been practicing in Austin for about 18 years alongside her husband, Douglas Rutkowski. Together, they own Tigerlily Wellness and Acupuncture off S. Lamar.  We spent most of our time talking about various modalities of Chinese and alternative medicine including acupuncture, cupping, and muscle testing. Whether you’re an acupuncture devotee like myself or a total skeptic, I think you’ll find something interesting in this conversation.  **Note that this episode was recorded in mid-February 2020, before Covid-19 became an immediate concern for most of us in the United States. We discuss general advice for wellness during cold and flu season, but this advice does not necessarily prevent or treat Covid-19. The content in this episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.**    This episode is sponsored by Getaway. Save $15 off an escape to nature with code THISISAUSTIN15 at www.getaway.house.     AUSTIN PLACES Barton Creek Greenbelt  Zilker Park  Picnik True Food Kitchen    Guest, Vanessa Rutkowski Facebook: @tigerlilywellnessacu Web:   https://tigerlilyacupuncture.com/   Host, Adrienne Huebner Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com  Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Producer, Myrriah Gossett Instagram: @myrriahgossett Twitter: @myrriahgossett Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/         HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS On an iPhone: Open the Podcasts app. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Tap on “Write a Review.” Type your review (it can be short and sweet!) and tap on “Send.” You’re done. Thank you so much! From a computer: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-austin/id1439033174?ls=1 Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” (if prompted, click on “Open iTunes”) Click on the “Ratings & Reviews” tab. Click on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Click on “Write a Review.” Type your review and click on “Submit.” You’re done. Thank you so much!  

Julie Oliver is a Democrat Running for US House of Representatives in Texas District 25, which stretches all the way from Austin up to Burleson south of Fort Worth. It’s a heavily gerrymandered district that has not seen a Democrat in office since redistricting in 2012. Julie has a compelling personal story and professional background in healthcare finance, both of which inform her platform and her passions. I walked away from our conversation feeling inspired and optimistic and I hope you will too.    This episode is sponsored by Getaway. Save $15 off an escape to nature with code THISISAUSTIN15 at www.getaway.house.     AUSTIN PLACES Alamo Drafthouse  June’s All Day  Bufalina  Fresa’s  Wanderlust Yoga Mohawk   Guest, Julie Oliver Instagram:  @julieolivertx Facebook:  @JulieForTexas Twitter:  @julieolivertx Web:   julieoliver.org   Host, Adrienne Huebner Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com  Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Producer, Myrriah Gossett Instagram: @myrriahgossett Twitter: @myrriahgossett Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/         HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS On an iPhone: Open the Podcasts app. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Tap on “Write a Review.” Type your review (it can be short and sweet!) and tap on “Send.” You’re done. Thank you so much! From a computer: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-austin/id1439033174?ls=1 Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” (if prompted, click on “Open iTunes”) Click on the “Ratings & Reviews” tab. Click on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Click on “Write a Review.” Type your review and click on “Submit.” You’re done. Thank you so much!

Graham Wilkinson is a soulful singer songwriter and guitar player whose music crosses genres from rock & roll, folk, and country to hip hop, ska, and reggae. He’s played all over the world and collaborated with artists like Hayes Carll, Alejandro Escovedo, and Adrian Quesada. Above all, Graham is a family man and a story teller. We talked about the grief he has experienced since losing his older brother, Aaron, the healing power of laughter, and what it looks like to be a working musician in Austin in 2020. This episode is sponsored by Marathon Kids.    AUSTIN PLACES Barton Springs Deep Eddy (pool) Uchi Botticellis G&S Lounge Polvo’s   AUSTIN MUSICIANS Drew Smith Gary Clark Jr.  Black Pumas   Guest, Graham Wilkinson Instagram: @grahamwilkinsonmusic Facebook:  @GrahamWilkinsonMusicFanPage Twitter: @gwilkinsonmusic Web:  https://www.grahamwilkinsonmusic.com/   Host, Adrienne Huebner Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com  Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Producer, Myrriah Gossett Instagram: @myrriahgossett Twitter: @myrriahgossett Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/   HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS On an iPhone: Open the Podcasts app. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Tap on “Write a Review.” Type your review (it can be short and sweet!) and tap on “Send.” You’re done. Thank you so much! From a computer: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-austin/id1439033174?ls=1 Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” (if prompted, click on “Open iTunes”) Click on the “Ratings & Reviews” tab. Click on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Click on “Write a Review.” Type your review and click on “Submit.” You’re done. Thank you so much!

Barb Steinberg is a tween and teen girl expert, parent coach, teen life coach and speaker on parenting girls. She is also a licensed, masters-level social worker and a certified Teen Life Coach with over 30 years of experience working with teens. Barb shares a huge amount of free parenting advice on her YouTube channel and Facebook page and although it is geared towards parents of teen girls, much of it is applicable to parents or caregivers of kids of all ages and any gender. Tune in to learn more about Barb as well as her area of expertise: teens and the issues that face them today like anxiety, friendship troubles, social media, independence and communication.    AUSTIN PLACES Launderette Jacoby’s Loro Matt’s El Rancho Maudie’s Barton Creek Greenbelt   Guest, Barb Steinberg Instagram: @barb.steinberg.parenting.girls Facebook: @barbsteinbergLMSW Web: https://www.barbsteinberg.com   Host, Adrienne Huebner Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com  Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Producer, Myrriah Gossett Instagram: @myrriahgossett Twitter: @myrriahgossett Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/   HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS On an iPhone: Open the Podcasts app. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Tap on “Write a Review.” Type your review (it can be short and sweet!) and tap on “Send.” You’re done. Thank you so much! From a computer: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-austin/id1439033174?ls=1 Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” (if prompted, click on “Open iTunes”) Click on the “Ratings & Reviews” tab. Click on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Click on “Write a Review.” Type your review and click on “Submit.” You’re done. Thank you so much!

This is Austin is back with another Q&A episode with host, Adrienne Huebner, and special guest, friend of the pod, Garrod Huebner. Tune in to hear Adrienne and Garrod answer a variety of listener submitted questions including why they live in Austin, their favorite date spots, the best BBQ and pizza in town, and much more.  This episode is sponsored by Marathon Kids. Founded in Austin in 1995, Marathon Kids is a nonprofit organization that seeks to get kids active and keep them active for life. To learn more, visit marathonkids.org.    FAVORITE AUSTIN PIZZA Home Slice PIzza Via 313 Pizzeria Mangieri’s Pizza Cafe   FAVORITE AUSTIN BBQ Franklin Barbecue Stiles Switch BBQ Terry Black’s BBQ Cooper’s  Rudy’s   FAVORITE AUSTIN(ISH) DATE SPOTS Tillie’s at Camp Lucy The Saxon Pub   WHERE TO FIND US   Host/Producer, Adrienne Huebner Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Special Guest, Garrod Huebner Twitter: @garrodh   Producer, Myrriah Gossett Instagram: @myrriahgossett Twitter: @myrriahgossett Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/ Music, SWELLS Web: https://swellstheband.com/ Twitter: @swellstheband Instagram: @swellstheband Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1

Guy Forsyth is a long time staple in the Austin music scene and a 9-time Austin Music Award winner. He is known for his blues and Americana musical storytelling and has opened and performed with such acts as Ray Charles, Robert Cray, Dr.John, B.B. King, Jimmie Vaughan and Lucinda Williams. If you’ve seen Guy perform (quite possibly at The Saxon Pub or Antone’s), you know he is an incredibly talented musician and performer, but his music was elevated to a whole new level when he joined forces with his lovely wife, Jeska, in 2018. A singer since childhood, Jeska Bailey Forsyth owned a blues club in San Angelo, Texas, named Sealy Flatts where she met Guy for the first time. Tune in to learn more about this talented musical duo, their take on the Austin music scene, and some of their favorite things to do around town.    AUSTIN PLACES The Saxon Pub (Documentary Link)  Cactus Cafe The Continental Club Antone’s Barton Springs Home Slice Pizza Magnolia Cafe El Mercado’s Gospel Brunch    AUSTIN MUSIC Jon Dee Graham BettySoo Rebecca Loebe   The South Austin Moonlighters   Guest, Guy Forsyth Instagram: @guyforsythband Facebook: @guyforsythband Web: https://guyforsyth.com   Guest, Jeska Bailey Forsyth Instagram: @jeska_bailey_forsyth Facebook: @jeska.forsyth   Host, Adrienne Huebner Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com  Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Producer, Myrriah Gossett Instagram: @myrriahgossett Twitter: @myrriahgossett Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/

Paige Powell is a born and bred Austinite who has transformed from a city girl/Realtor to a small town farmer over the last five years. She is now the chief chicken wrangler at Black Bear Farm and Apiary in Dripping Springs where Paige oversees the care of cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, peacocks, a pack of dogs and about a million-ish honeybees in addition to her 3 very active kids (and her very supportive husband, Corry).    PAIGE'S PICKS Barton Springs Long Center for the Performing Arts  Kome Sushi Treaty Oak Distilling (they use the farm’s eggs!)    Guest, Paige Powell   Facebook: @blackbearapiary Instagram:  @blackbearfarm   Web: https://www.blackbearfarmandapiary.com/   Host, Adrienne Huebner Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com  Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Producer, Myrriah Gossett Instagram: @myrriahgossett Twitter: @myrriahgossett Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/   Music, SWELLS Web: https://swellstheband.com/ Twitter: @swellstheband Instagram: @swellstheband Spotify: SWELLS 

Peter Keller is an entrepreneur and strength enthusiast. He is the founder and CEO of Fringe Sport, a garage gym and functional fitness company. Not only do they make fitness equipment and accessories but they also run one of the only completely free gyms in Texas. Peter and the FringeSport team are an integral part of the fitness and strength training communities in Austin, and have the goal of transforming Austin, Texas into a world renowned and internationally known mecca for physical fitness and physical culture. Just a quick heads up for listeners this interview does feature specific conversations surrounding weight loss, and dieting, and might be triggering for some folks.    FAVORITE ENTREPRENEUR RESOURCES: EO Network Austin   FAVORITE PLACES TO WORK OUT: Mount Bonnell Barton Creek Greenbelt Hill of Life   FAVORITE AUSTIN RESTAURANTS (Gotta Love BBQ and Tacos): El Chilito Coopers BBQ Lamberts BBQ Leroy and Lewis BBQ Polvos   WHERE TO FIND US   Guest, Peter Keller  Facebook: @FringeSport Instagram:  @fringesport & @petekeller Twitter:  @fringesport  Web: https://www.fringesport.com   Host, Adrienne Huebner Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Producer, Myrriah Gossett Instagram: @myrriahgossett Twitter: @myrriahgossett Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/  

Jennifer Perkins is an artist, blogger, writer, podcaster, Christmas tree aficionado, and Austin’s reigning craft queen (my words, not hers). Jen ran a successful jewelry company called Naughty Secretary Club, wrote a book by the same name, co-founded the Austin Craft Mafia, and has hosted several programs on HGTV and the DIY Network. Jen has a fabulous podcast called Creative Queso where she interviews successful creatives from around the world and she hosts regular meetups in Austin called “Caftans and Queso” for creative business owners.   FAVORITE AUSTIN THRIFT STORES: Thrift Town Thrift Land Savers  Goodwill   FAVORITE TEXAS FLEA MARKETS: Round Top (Warrington, specifically) Canton First Mondays Fredericksburg Trade Days   FAVORITE AUSTIN RESTAURANTS (for Queso!): Chuy’s   Magnolia Cafe Kerbey Lane Cafe   PLACE TO BUY ART:  Blue Genie Art Bazaar EAST Austin Studio Tour West Austin Studio Tour Above mentioned thrift stores…   THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS: Figment Creative Labs     WHERE TO FIND US   Guest, Jennifer Perkins Facebook: @iamjenperkins   Instagram:  @jenniferperkins   Pinterest: @iamjenperkins   Podcast: https://creativequeso.com/ Twitter:  @jenniferperkins  Web: https://jenniferperkins.com/   Host, Adrienne Huebner Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Producer, Myrriah Gossett Instagram: @myrriahgossett Twitter: @myrriahgossett Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/

This is Austin, Episode 10, Jackie Venson A native Austinite, Jackie Venson is a talented singer/songwriter and guitar player who was named “an Austin legend in the making” by Forbes and won “Best Guitar” at the 2019 Austin Music Awards. In this last episode of Season One of This is Austin, hear Jackie talk about her childhood in Austin as the youngest of 9 kids and her life as a full-time musician living in the Live Music Capital of the World. Check out Jackie Venson’s latest album, Joy, on Spotify or at jackievenson.com. This is the last episode of Season 1 of This is Austin! We'll be returning in early August 2019 with 10 more conversations with fascinating Austinites.  Thank you to our sponsor, Marathon Kids, the Austin-based non profit that empowers kids nationwide to embark on a lifetime of physical activity. Through their network of running clubs and a variety of special programs, Marathon Kids equips children at all fitness levels to complete the equivalent of four marathons, or 104.8 miles, over the course of the running club season. Learn more at marathonkids.org.       JACKIE'S FAVORITE AUSTIN RESTAURANTS: DK Sushi Dan’s Hamburgers Brick Oven Newk’s Tyson’s Tacos   Mrs. Johnson’s Donuts Thundercloud Subs Taqueria Guadalajara   JACKIE IS WATCHING/LISTENING TO: The Twilight Zone Frank Ocean Kendrick Lamar SZA H.E.R. Lore Podcast   WHERE TO FIND US   Guest, Jackie Venson Facebook: @jackievenson Instagram: @jackievenson Twitter: @jackievenson Web: jackievenson.com   Host, Adrienne Huebner Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Editor, Adrian De La Garza Facebook: @adlgmarketing Twitter: @adlgmarketing   Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/   Sponsor, Marathon Kids Web: marathonkids.org Instagram: @marathonkids Facebook: @marathonkids Twitter: @marathonkids  

On today’s episode of This is Austin, I’m speaking with Gertie Wilson, founder of the Austin-based, non-toxic beauty and skincare line, Elevé Cosmetics. As a makeup artist, Gertie has transformed the faces of hundreds of people including actors, models, singers, the occasional reality TV star, and many an Austin bride. When she noticed a lack of quality makeup options that were free of harmful ingredients, Gertie set out to create her own line and Elevé Cosmetics was born. Gertie and I discussed growing up in West Texas and the culture shock she experienced moving to Austin, her experience doing makeup for celebrities at SXSW, along with why it is important to switch to “green” beauty and skincare. This episode is brought to you by Marathon Kids, the Austin-based non profit that empowers kids nationwide to embark on a lifetime of physical activity. Through their network of running clubs and a variety of special programs, Marathon Kids equips children at all fitness levels to complete the equivalent of four marathons, or 104.8 miles, over the course of the running club season. Learn more at marathonkids.org. GERTIE'S FAVORITE AUSTIN ACTIVITIES Town Lake / Lady Bird Lake Barre3   GERTIE'S FAVORITE AUSTIN RESTAURANTS: Maudie’s El Mason Austin Land & Cattle   WHAT IS GERTIE WATCHING/LISTENING TO: Billions The Bachelor / Bachelor in Paradise Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff To Live and Die in LA     WHERE TO FIND US   Guest, Gertie Wilson Instagram: @gertieglam & @EleveCosmetics Web: https://elevecosmetics.com/ Facebook: @EleveCleanCosmetics   Host, Adrienne Huebner Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Music, SWELLS Web: https://swellstheband.com/ Twitter: @swellstheband Instagram: @swellstheband Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1   Editor, Adrian De La Garza Facebook: @adlgmarketing Twitter: @adlgmarketing   Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/

Brett Ketchum is a Houston native and Austin transplant who has served our community as a professional firefighter for over 12 years. On his days off from the fire station, Brett runs a small business called Fireman Dryerman, teaches CPR and first aid classes, and spends time around Austin with his wife and two sons. Brett and I talked about what drove him to become a firefighter after graduating with a psychology degree from UT, the arduous application and training process all firefighters go through, and some lesser known tips for keeping your family safe from house fires. I definitely learned a few things and I’m sure you will too.   FAVORITE AUSTIN ACTIVITIES Zilker Zephyr Lady Bird Lake   FAVORITE AUSTIN RESTAURANTS: Uchi Uchiko Foreign & Domestic Suerte La Condesa Tomo   WHERE TO FIND US   Guest, Brett Ketchum Web: http://firemandryerman.com/ Email: brett@firemandryerman.com Facebook: @firemandryerman   Host, Adrienne Huebner Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Music, SWELLS Web: https://swellstheband.com/ Twitter: @swellstheband Instagram: @swellstheband Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1   Editor/Savior, Kevin Chin Web: https://www.northshoremediaproductions.com/ Facebook: @northshoremediaproductions

On this April Fool’s Day edition of This is Austin, we’ve got a Q&A with the host, Adrienne Huebner, and a few special guests. Tune in to learn more about Adrienne, her family, and her favorite things to do and tacos to eat in Austin, Texas. This episode is sponsored by FOUND Experience. Use the code ThisIsAustin19 for 20% off a digital travel guide to any of the 12 cities they cover. www.experienceisfound.com   AUSTIN FAVORITES   Tacodeli Juan in a Million Picnik NadaMoo Scoop Shop Sweet Ritual Odd Duck Sway Uchi Casa de Luz Zilker Park & The Zilker Zephyr Bull Creek Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Austin Library ACL Live Stubb's (Concert Venue) Nutty Brown Ampitheatre Sage Hill Inn   WHERE TO FIND US   Host, Adrienne Huebner Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Special Guest, Garrod Huebner Twitter: @garrodh   Editor, Adrian De La Garza Facebook: @adlgmarketing Twitter: @adlgmarketing   Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/   Music, SWELLS Web: https://swellstheband.com/ Twitter: @swellstheband Instagram: @swellstheband Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1   HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON ITUNES On an iPhone: Open the Podcasts app. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Tap on “Write a Review.” Type your review and tap on “Send.” You’re done. Thank you so much! From a computer: Open the iTunes app. Click on the search box in the top right corner. Type “This is Austin” and press Return/Enter. Click on the “This is Austin” logo under the “Podcasts” section. Click on the “Ratings & Reviews” tab. Click on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Click on “Write a Review.” Type your review and click on “Submit.” You’re done. Thank you so much!

Michelle Nipko is the Chief Marketing Officer for Austin’s Paramount Theatre, the iconic 103 year old performing arts venue that has played host to the likes of Houdini and Katharine Hepburn, to Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and President Obama. Michelle is an analytics expert with an impressive career that spans finance, software, real estate, and now nonprofit theater. Her “just go for it” mantra has taken her from Wyoming to Hawaii, Denmark, Nepal, and finally to Austin with all sorts of interesting stops along the way. In addition to CMO, Michelle wears a variety of hats including golfer, tennis player, singer, and podcast host having recently launched her podcast “That One Big Decision.” This episode is sponsored by FOUND Experience. Use the code ThisIsAustin19 for 20% off a digital travel guide to any of the 12 cities they cover. www.experienceisfound.com   FAVORITES   The Paramount Theatre Girl Guitar Austin SXSW Clue (Period Tracking App)   WHERE TO FIND US   Guest, Michelle Nipko Podcast: http://thatonebigdecision.com Instagram: @thatonebigdecision   Host, Adrienne Huebner Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Editor, Adrian De La Garza Facebook: @adlgmarketing Twitter: @adlgmarketing   Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/   Music, SWELLS Web: https://swellstheband.com/ Twitter: @swellstheband Instagram: @swellstheband Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1

Gina Chavez is a Latin pop singer-songwriter and a 12-time Austin Music Award winner, who was named Austin Musician of the Year in 2015 and Female Vocalist of the Year in 2019. Gina has been an official SXSW artist going on 6 years in a row and her NPR Tiny Desk Concert has over 775,000 views. Gina and her band are currently touring the country to share her latest EP, Lightbeam, which includes 5 very personal songs that express Gina’s love for her wife, Jodi, and explore what it’s like to be a Catholic Latina who falls in love with a woman. As NPR’s Felix Contreras said of Gina, “See for yourself, and if you don't know her already, I dare you to walk away and not become a fan.”   SOCIAL MEDIA   Guest & Music, Gina Chavez Web: www.ginachavez.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IymNmb Instagram: @ginachavez Facebook: @ginachavezmusic Twitter: @ginachavez YouTube: https://bit.ly/2U6Ixa2   Host, Adrienne Huebner Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Editor, Adrian De La Garza Facebook: @adlgmarketing Twitter: @adlgmarketing   Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/   HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON ITUNES On an iPhone: Open the Podcasts app. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Tap on “Write a Review.” Type your review and tap on “Send.” You’re done. Thank you so much! From a computer: Open the iTunes app. Click on the search box in the top right corner. Type “This is Austin” and press Return/Enter. Click on the “This is Austin” logo under the “Podcasts” section. Click on the “Ratings & Reviews” tab. Click on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Click on “Write a Review.” Type your review and click on “Submit.” You’re done. Thank you so much!

Lani Rosales was dubbed by Austin Woman magazine as the ultimate power source for Austin’s tech and entrepreneurial communities. She is the co-owner and COO of The American Genius, a tech-focused national news site for entrepreneurs, which hosts popular monthly tech networking events offline called Big Ass Social Happy Hour or BASHH. Lani also reigns supreme as the much beloved “evil overlord” (aka benevolent, but no BS administrator) of the Austin Digital Jobs Facebook group. ADJ has about 43,000 members and serves as the online networking hub for Austin job seekers, recruiters and employers in the tech industry and beyond. Tune in to episode 4 of This is Austin to learn what it’s like for Lani to work with her husband (who is also her professional mentor), why she started Austin Digital Jobs, and her current favorite meme and productivity hacks. FAVORITES   Books: Cowgirl Power, Tuesdays with Morrie Podcast: TED Radio Hour Google Chrome tools: OneTab, The Great Suspender, Hide Like Notifications Gmail tools: Assistant.to, Boomerang, Ugly Email, ToutApp Austin locales: Mount Bonnell, 360 bridge, the State Capitol, Red Bud Trail   SOCIAL MEDIA   Guest, Lani Rosales The American Genius: https://theamericangenius.com/ BASHH: https://theamericangenius.com/bashh/ Austin Digital Jobs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/austindigitaljobs Instagram: @lanirosales Twitter: @laniar   Host, Adrienne Huebner Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Editor, Adrian De La Garza Facebook: @adlgmarketing Twitter: @adlgmarketing   Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/   Music, SWELLS Web: https://swellstheband.com/ Twitter: @swellstheband Instagram: @swellstheband Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1         *Amazon Affiliate Links. If you choose to purchase an item from these links, we may receive a (very) small commission from Amazon that does not affect your purchase price. Thank you for your support of This is Austin! 

Taylor Baker, lead singer of the electro pop band, SWELLS, is a native Austinite who happens to be incredibly talented, creative, and gorgeous in an unfair way. As SWELLS, Taylor and her other half, Drew Walker, recently toured the US with Taylor on vocals and Drew playing guitar, synth and trumpet. They’ve played ACL Fest, SXSW and Float Fest, and they’ll be releasing a new single and music video in March for their song “Lights Out.” Along with music, Taylor has a full time job, a lifestyle blog (www.taylortaylor.me), and an active presence on social media. Tune in to Episode 3 of This is Austin to find out what Taylor was like in high school, why she wound up in the hospital on her recent tour, and whether she thinks Austin still deserves the title of “Live Music Capital of the World.”   FAVORITES Austin Restaurants: The Funkadelic, Uchi, El Alma, Maudie’s, Fonda san Miguel, Numero 28 Poetry: Rumi,  Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur* Podcasts: The Goop Podcast, My Favorite Murder Bands/Musicians: Honne, Washed Out, Lennon Stella Austin Bands/Musicians: Abhi the Nomad, Shy Beast, Mobley, Missio   SOCIAL MEDIA Guest, Taylor Baker Instagram: @taylortaylor & @swellstheband Twitter: @swellstheband Web: www.swellstheband.com Blog: www.taylortaylor.me Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1   Host, Adrienne Huebner Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast Twitter: @adrienne Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Editor, Adrian De La Garza Facebook: @adlgmarketing Twitter: @adlgmarketing Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/           *Amazon Affiliate Links. If you choose to purchase an item from these links, we may receive a (very) small commission from Amazon that does not affect your purchase price. 

Gus Sorola, co-founder of Austin-based Rooster Teeth Productions, is also an actor, producer, podcaster, and semi-reluctant social media influencer. Gus and his Rooster Teeth colleagues launched the highly successful web series, Red vs Blue, in 2003 before YouTube even existed and started podcasting over a decade ago, so you could say he’s generally ahead of the curve. Tune in to episode 2 of This is Austin to learn what Gus was like in high school, why he dropped out of Rice University to move to Austin, and what’s next for Rooster Teeth and their 45 million subscribers.   FAVORITES Recent Movie: The Favourite Video Game: Red Dead Redemption 2 Thing to do in Austin: Mayfield Park   SOCIAL MEDIA Guest, Gus Sorola Twitter: @sorola Instagram: @gsorola Web: https://roosterteeth.com/ Podcast: https://roosterteeth.com/series/rt-podcast Documentary: Common Ground    Host, Adrienne Huebner Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast Twitter: @adrienne Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Editor, Adrian De La Garza Facebook: @adlgmarketing Twitter: @adlgmarketing    Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/   Music, SWELLS Web: https://swellstheband.com/ Twitter: @swellstheband Instagram: @swellstheband Spotify: SWELLS

Kristin Finan is a talented writer and Travel Editor at The Austin American Statesman and the CEO of non-profit, Carrying Hope, in addition to her roles as mom, foster mom, cheer mom, godparent, daughter, wife, and friend. Tune in to Episode 1 of This is Austin to find out how Kristin got her start in journalism, what it’s like to be the Travel Editor for a major newspaper, Kristin’s travel tips for parents, why she decided to become a foster parent, her favorite things to do in Austin, and how she “does it all.”  FAVORITES Deep Eddy PoolBarton Springs PoolZilker Hillside TheaterAlamo DrafthouseZilker ParkFlophouze Hotel in Round TopAlbuquerque Balloon FiestaThe Alchemist by Paulo Coelho*Author, Shari Lapena* SOCIAL MEDIA Guest, Kristin FinanTwitter: @kristinfinan Carrying HopeFacebook: @carryinghopeaustin Instagram: @carryinghope Twitter: @carryinghopeatxWeb: www.carryinghope.com Host, Adrienne HuebnerEmail: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast Twitter: @adrienneWeb: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com Editor, Adrian De La GarzaFacebook: @adlgmarketingTwitter: @adlgmarketing  Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/ Music, SWELLS Instagram: @swellstheband Spotify: SWELLS    Twitter: @swellstheband Web: https://swellstheband.com/Featured song: Honey Butter       *Amazon Affiliate Links. If you choose to purchase an item from these links, we will receive a (very) small commission from Amazon that does not affect your purchase price. 

One of the fastest growing cities in the US, Austin, Texas is home to over a million unique and brilliant people with fascinating stories to tell. With her friendly conversational style, host and Austinite Adrienne Huebner gives listeners a glimpse into the lives of the inspired minds that make Austin the special city it is. From entrepreneurs to activists, journalists to politicians, educators to artists, and everything in between…This is Austin.