Podcasts about Keep Austin Weird

Austin, Texas songwriting legend James McMurty talks about his latest release, a 10-song, Don Dixon produced long player called The Black Dog & The Wandering Boy (in stores June 20, from New West Records). In the course of previewing the album, our conversation touches on names like Dixon, John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, Betty Soo, Sarah Jarosz, Ken Kesey, and James' father, the legendary Texas writer, Larry McMurty. James is a man of few words, but none of them are lies. The Record Store Day Podcast is a weekly music chat show written, produced, engineered and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music.  Executive Producers (for Record Store Day) Michael Kurtz and Carrie Colliton. For the most up-to-date news about all things RSD, visit RecordStoreDay.com   Please consider subscribing to our podcast wherever you get podcasts, and tell your friends, we're here every week and we love making new friends.

Some might say that our city's slogan, “Keep Austin Weird,” is outdated. But for those who coordinate OUTsider Fest, weird — otherwise known as out of the mainstream — is the target participant. The festival's artistic director, Laura Gutiérrez, joins host Nikki DaVaughn in talking about the role the festival plays in Austin's LGBTQ-plus community, as well as the importance of her work as an associate professor and an associate dean at The University of Texas at Austin.   Learn more about the sponsor of this March 19th episode: Tecovas Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Yee-haw! In this episode, we find out why Austin, Texas is known as the live music capital of the world and how they're proud to Keep Austin Weird. @chrisjunebug and I venture to this southern capital to attend the 3-day Austin City Limits music festival and watch amazing shows from: Dua Lipa, Chappell Roan, Blink-182, Benson Boone, Dom Dolla, and so many more artists We also keep our hearts and bellies full with Austin's best BBQ and Tex Mex institutions like Guero's, Hopdoddy Burgers, Las Trancas, Taquero Mucho, and so much more amazing food. I even get myself a second pair of Tecovas cowboy boots from the flagship store and play dress up in the iconic Allen's boot store. Giddy on up! Video viewers will also be able to catch a sneak peek of upcoming Busy Gal merchandise. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: busygallivantingpodcast@gmail.com Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/busygallivanting/support

Keep Austin Weird. That is the city's slogan, and there is much that proves they are indeed, keeping it weird. One such business entity that does just that is “The Austin Seance” run by Albert Lucio and Jake Cordero. They conduct these seances throughout the year in and around the Austin area, but they are kept particularly busy, as you would imagine, during the “Month of Boo,” October. This week we chat with Albert about not only the seances, but also he provides us with a scholarly look at the rise of Spiritualism and more than just a brief history of this religion. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, Albert talks about Spiritualism in America, how it traveled abroad and why it captured the hearts and minds of the public. He also talks about The Austin Seance that is different from most seances you might attend. He tries to “keep it real” and not use any trickery or magic props or electronics. It is an “organic” seance that creates a new experience for guests each time they visit. One never knows what they will see, hear, or feel from one seance to the next. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

Do not be transformed to the pattern of this world...or as they say in Texas,"Keep Austin Weird!"

Keep Austin Weird, Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea is doing that. Mostly, she is making sure the air and water are clean and making sure no one is letting up in the battle against climate Change. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo)   Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

The co-founder of Esther's Follies comedy troupe & club, an actor, singer and successful entrepreneur who undoubtedly helps to “Keep Austin Weird.” Esther's has kept audiences laughing for more than 47 years. The live comedy revue — part SNL with a Texas twist, part modern vaudeville and Magical Mystery Tour — is like nothing else on the national comedy scene. From political skewering to parody sketches to confounding magic acts. Shannon Sedwick launched her first enterprise, The Museum of Light, in 1970 in partnership with her husband Michael Shelton. A film series showing experimental short films on the UT campus where filmmakers were invited to speak about their work. That experience sparked an entrepreneurial fire in Sedwick & Shelton, so they went on to create a New Orleans-style restaurant and live music club with a funky Austin vibe called Liberty Lunch. Live music acts were performed in the backyard, and Sedwick and Shelton added entertainment with performance art pieces in between bands. The entrepreneurs' next venture was Phillies' Diner, where Sedwick recalls delivering sandwiches to customers by bicycle. Then came the Buffalo Grille, a jazz club and restaurant on West Sixth Street. Shannon cooked by day, and sang in a trio at night, where she fell in love with Sam Shepard when he came to their Sunday Brunch jazz jam with his bongos. This was followed by The Tavern where they completely renovated a historic building and brought the restaurant-bar back to life. They went on to open Esther's on a song, got a beer and wine license, and built a stage in the windows. It became an underground hit and has lasted over four decades giggling & skewering all the way. 

Hello friends! Kevin Collins, the driving force behind Austin, 13-piece funk, and indie rock band Kev Bev returns to the show for episode 1388! Their latest single/video "History Books" inspired by The History Channel's Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre documentary is available now where you stream your music. Go to kevbevmusic.com for show dates, music, videos, and more. We have a great conversation about the inspiration for writing "History Books" and all of the history left out of them, 70's West African Funk, playing in Spain, touring with smaller versions of the band, and much more. Plus, my old friend Leila Bela checks in about a fabulous event she's putting on EAR's Keep Austin Weird Concert, Celebrate Janis Joplin, Talent Show and Free Candy on Friday, May 13th at River Place Country Club with live music from various artists as well as Leila Bela, Johnny Goudie, Alicia MV, Roderick Sanford much and more with a portion of the proceeds going to Austin Pets Alive. Get Tickets HERE and use the discount code JOHNNY. Let's get down!   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod.   Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities linkedin.com   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

In this episode we discuss the roots of being local. In Austin, we have a local business support rallying cry that has become the de facto Austin vibe: Keep Austin Weird. We spend a lot of time wrestling with the concept of being local in a global running culture. This is our 50th episode & while we don't really celebrate the milestone in any concrete way, we definitely hit our favorite themes here. Godspeed, my friends, godspeed. Some links around what we discuss in this episode:Comedor Running Club in AustinAtreyu Run Club is Michael's crew in Austin. Episode 25 where Paul Carrozza challenges us to invest in local events. We've decided to jettison the intro & drop the needle right into the deep track. Let us know if you miss it...I certaily won't miss doing it!

Join us for a captivating podcast exploring law enforcement and Texas politics. Former Travis County Sheriff and State Representative, Terry Keel shares insights on current challenges and the crucial role of legislative action in maintaining justice. Explore Austin's law enforcement overhaul and the possibility of a state takeover. Gain a real understanding of the human side of law enforcement through personal stories shared. We examine cultural and political shifts in Austin, extending gratitude to organizations like TMPA for their support of law enforcement professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insight into the crucial role law enforcement plays in our society and the challenges they face in today's world.Restorers: A Water Street PodcastOver these short episodes, we will be introducing you to the heroes who are working in...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showemail us at- bluegrit@tmpa.org

This episode is full of tips on how to get inspired by whats around you, how to have the courage to be different and how to use being different to your advantage.

Owen Blackhurst is back in the hot seat. He catches up with Seb White, James Bird and Tommy Stewart to talk about Dino's Bar and Grill, Napoli blue, Sócrates at Fiorentina, Democracia Corinthiana, dressing room splits, Redondo's long hair, Carnival parties, Lança-Perfume, Fiorentina kit launches, Poundshop Plato, Hammarby Fotboll, Godzilla, El Goblino, LA Galaxy, Portland Timbers, Samosa Saturdays at Molineux, pork scratchings, men in white coats, the Subway Army, bratwurst, ketchup fingers, pitmasters, Keep Austin Weird, Willy Nelson, four guys and a bloody dream, Muzzy Izzet, Emile Heskey, Countryfile, Snooker Loopy, Vanessa-Mae, bots with bits, Olivia Rodrigo, bad backs and the amazing PUMA archive in Herzogenaurach.CLICK HERE TO BUY THE NEW ISSUE OF MUNDIAL Sign up for the Newsletter - https://mundialmag.co/newsletterFollow MUNDIAL on Twitter - @mundialmagFollow MUNDIAL on Instagram - @mundialmag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you live in Austin as I have for the past 17 years, the phrase “new Austin” is pretty self-explanatory. Over the past few decades, the population of Austin has exploded, going from about 340,000 in 1980 to just shy of a million today, and that's actually a little bit of an understatement. That's just Austin proper rather than the whole metro area.With that growth has come a comparably dramatic shift in the city's culture. What was once a relatively low key college town with a great music scene and a strong hippie vibe has become a tech yuppy wonderland, for good and ill. Austin used to be weird and didn't have to think or talk about it. Then there was a period when it was visibly losing its weirdness, and we would say, "Keep Austin Weird," and that meant something meaningful. Now no one even says that anymore. We're dynamic and fascinating and great in many ways, but we're not weird, and we're even less weird every day.The building of Tesla's white, gleaming, vast and futuristic gigafactory is about as heavy-handed a symbol of this change as you can get. Construction began in the summer of 2020. The factory started producing cars in late 2021, and it had its official launch party, which had been delayed because of Covid, in April of 2022.And the Gigafactory isn't, in a sense, just the Gigafactory, it's the centerpiece and symbol of Elon Musk's whole empire, much of which has either relocated to or expanded into the Austin area over the past few years. So the Boring Company, which is his tunnel building endeavor, is now headquartered in Pflugerville outside the city. Neuralink, which I'm pretty sure is his mind control company, is building a big space in Dell Valley. SpaceX is building a facility in Bastrop and Tesla already has plans in the works to expand the Gigafactory, which at present has a floor area of about 10 million square feet, by another million or so square feet.So what does all of this mean for Austin? Other than to say it's new Austin versus old Austin. To help answer that question, I have Randy Lewis and Craig Campbell. Randy is the chair of the American Studies Department at UT Austin and the author of many books, many of them on film. He is also the founder and creative spirit behind the End of Austin, an online project dedicated to the change in Austin. Craig Campbell is an associate professor of anthropology, a scholar of visual culture and the Soviet Union, among other things, and one of the guiding spirits of the dystopian named Bureau for Experimental Ethnography. And Randy and Craig are here in particular because they're also collaborators on a new project that is focused on the Tesla Gigafactories in Austin and in Germany. Get full access to Eminent Americans at danieloppenheimer.substack.com/subscribe

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There's a saying in Austin, Texas, "Keep Austin Weird." Was her house in Austin just weird? Or was it just haunted? If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming an EPP (Extra Podcast Person). We'll give you a BONUS episode every week as a "Thank You" for your support. Become an EPP here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Watch more at: http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ Follow Tony: Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/tonybrueski TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonybrueski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.brueski 

Welcome to the South By Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Austin, Texas! It's Only Life After All is a documentary that gives you everything you've ever wanted to know (and things you didn't know you wanted to know) about the Indigo Girls. Director Alexandria Bombach sat down with us to share how the Indigo Girls changed her life, the role that homophobia and misogyny played in their career, how she managed to sift through massive amounts of never before seen archival footage, and their groundbreaking environmental activism that started in the 90s with Honor the Earth.For more information on how you can support Honor The Earth, click hereFollow director Alexandria Bombach on IG & Twitter--Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 10 years, 700 episodes or Best of The Bay Best Podcast without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and abortion is normal.--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every other Thursday 9:30 - 10 am on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions 

SXSW 2023 participants and Austin locals talk about the annual gathering that brings together the worlds of film, TV, music, digital media, marketing and more to the Lone Star state's capital city. “It's like you meet one year's worth of people in this short, compressed timeline. And everyone's open-minded,” says RJ, who is chief executive of streaming media tech startup Zync. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by brave whistleblower Vanessa Gonzalez who exposes many truths that industry insiders wouldn't want you to hear. We uncover the straight casting process of Survivor, but also its very gay gameplay. We shed a light on the rapidly declining culture of having a gay voice. And we stand up to the conservative undercurrents of the Keep Austin Weird movement. If you're seeking raw truths then, congrats, you just found them!Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terry Currier grew up in Seattle and took a liking to music in school, playing the flute-o-phone in 4th Grade. The following summer he took up the violin with the Suzuki method. Three months into the 5th grade his father Lando, noticed a slide in the enthusiasm about the instrument while he did his daily practicing. “Are you not happy with the violin?' Terry said “the sound the other violins make hurt my ears. They screech.” After a serious conversation, his father found out Terry would rather play the clarinet and woke him up a month later and presented him with a new clarinet. To make up for being 4 months behind on the instrument, he took private lessons to catch up. By junior high it was apparent that Terry would go to college after high school and pursue music. Between music and his participation in Boy Scouts, that pretty much took up most of his free time as a youth. When he was 16 he decided to get a motorcycle versus a car and he learned to drive in the yard. At 16 ½, he realized a motorcycle was not the best mode of transportation in the Northwest, where it rained and snowed in the winter, so he bought a ‘66 Mustang. It had a radio in it and he discovered recorded music for the first time. A week after he turned 17, he went to his first concert. He saw Nitzinger opening up for Leon Russell and the Shelter People. 2 weeks later he applied for a job in a record store (DJ's Sound City). He was hired solely on his enthusiasm and not for his musical knowledge, which was close to nil. HISTORIC MOMENTS IN CARRER. - Pioneered live music in a Record Store. In 1989, while deciding what to do for Music Millennium's 20th Anniversary, he turned to his then partner, Don MacLeod and stated “Let's have 20 straight days of live music in the store,” After looking at renting a system, they decided to buy a system and put a permanent stage in the store. Since then Music Millennium has hosted over 4000 live performances including Soundgarden, Steve Earle, Cyndi Lauper with the only ever instore performances of Randy Newman, Joe Strummer and Keith Emerson. - Currier and Music Millennium dubbed “modern day folk heroes” for their role in the brilliantly effective crusade against used CD policies. Discontent with policies instituted by 4 of the 6 major distribution companies, Terry fought to overturn the policies. After Garth Brooks announced his new album would not be available in stores that sold used product, Currier immediately responded with a “West Coast Bar-B-Q For Retail Freedom” tour – actually roasting Brooks CDs, VHS, Posters and cassettes to dramatize the retailer' plight. The tour started in Bellingham, WA and hit 9 stores between there and San Diego, CA. The protest captured the attention of TNN, CNN, Forbes and People magazine, and resulted in a repeal of the restrictive polices. - In the aftermath of the Bar-B-Q For Retail Freedom, Terry realized the common concerns and interests in the 9 stores on the tour as well as stores that reached out about the issue from around the country. He presented a proposal to Mark Cope, Retail Editor of Album Network and arranged for a meeting at the NARM convention in Florida. The idea was to create a group of retailers who could work records together and make a difference as well as act as a support team. This germinated into a meeting in San Francisco at the NAIRD convention in May 1995, with 25 retailers from across the country meeting in a room for a day to see if they could find commonality to work together. CIMS was born. - After a several year germination of an idea to support local unique businesses and talking multiple times to John Kunz of Waterloo Records about a new slogan in his city, “Keep Austin Weird”, Currier created “Keep Portland Weird.' at the suggestion of Kunz. It has organically become the city of Portland's motto and most used phase. All production by Cody Maxwell. Artwork by Cody Maxwell. Opening graphic assets by UlyanaStudio and Grandphic.sharkfyn.com maxwellskitchenpodcast.com

On this 32nd episode of BoomATX Glenn sits down with Damon Jones who has been working hard to Keep Austin Weird by bringing a restored 100-year-old carousel to town for both kid and adult enjoyment and having unbelievably good luck!  Cutting his teeth in the event world spearheading Alamo Draft House's Fantastic Fest, Damon is now looking to bring a one-of-a-kind, only-in-Austin event venue, The Magistery, that hopes to combine the enjoyment of an epic Austin flavored carousel plus live music, food and beverage as well as potentially a restored vintage Chuck-E-Cheese animatronic band….. That's right, a guy bringing a carousel back to life in Austin is an incredible story but throw in quite possibly the most random and unbelievable side story in BoomATX history that involves animal rodents, Alamo Draft House founder Tim League and History Channel Secret Renovation reality show and we think we have an episode you don't want to miss.

From the Live Music Capitol of the World to the Country Music Capitol, we catch up with Mark Salazar for this episode, the Arena Marketing Assistant at Bridgestone Arena, who recently moved from Austin to Nashville. Mark, who is early in his live events career, walks us through his adventure, from gigs with C3 Presents and Austin Radio Network, to finishing school while getting experience and also working at a local Austin pizza place. We discuss how experience in food service translates well to working in live events, and how Mark learned the importance of being nice to people and making sure they are having a good time – whether it's at a restaurant or at a concert. He tells us how important it is to guide people through a positive experience by being the best version of yourself and creating a positive, memorable experience. Enjoy this lovely, unique episode with the perspective of someone early in their journey as they navigate networking, explore conferences, and develop their career.Mark Salazar: Instagram | LinkedInBridgestone Arena: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Bo and Blake talk Auburn interim head coach Cadillac Williams and SEC power rankings in the first hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. The guys start off talking about Auburn interim head coach Cadillac Williams doing away with individual awards and why the Auburn fans are loving Cadillac being "all about the team". Bo and Blake discuss Ole Miss vs Alabama being the most viewed college football game of the weekend. The guys talk about Austin, Texas and their goal to "keep Austin weird". The guys talk about rivalries in Texas. Bo and Blake talk about what bowl game Ole Miss and Mississippi State will end up in. The guys break down Bo's latest SEC power rankings. The guys talk about Vanderbilt's surprise win over Kentucky and why Auburn fans are having a better time than Alabama and Mississippi Sate fans. The guys talk about the SEC rankings being interesting this year because Alabama is vulnerable. The guys compare the leadership ability of Cadillac Williams and Jimbo Fisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, John talks to Accomplished Athlete and Coach Derek Yorek about the importance of both discipline and determination to accomplish your goals. Derek also shares his experience during the 2015 Boston Marathon and his biggest Whys to everything he does.Austin runners may remember Yorek when he made his mark by winning the Keep Austin Weird, Run for the water 10 miler, CapTexTri, and Elite Congress Ave Mile. A larger audience remembers that in 2015 he led the Boston Marathon with a crazy 4:27 sprint-to-the-front first mile (captured on national sports news) before fading to a more pedestrian 3:04 finish.Derek Yorek is a highly accomplished athlete and coach. Derek is a 3-time collegiate All-American, Professional Triathlete, and is now a member of the Spartan pro team.He now lives in Bentonville, AR, with his wife and two daughters. He is a CrossFit Coach, a personal endurance Coach, and serves in the Army National Guard.Learn more about Derek at:IG: https://www.instagram.com/yorekfitish/YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxMAJ4u9O6qB8ffjScGuYVQShow notes:[4:03] The before, during, and after of the Boston Marathon[19:06] The power of a strong Why[23:11] What's the most pain he has been in?[28:33] What do the hardships he overcame do to him mentally?[35:16] Being the Holistic Health and Fitness Coordinator of the Arkansas Army National Guard[37:55] Where to find Derek[39:18] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right NowFor questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

- This weeks we talk with Walker and his trip to Austin the past week - College football week 3 preview and - The boys talk football economics All this and more on this weeks episode --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

When it comes to the creative scene, Charlotte isn't often mentioned in the same breath as peer cities like Austin or Nashville. After all, our city's unofficial tagline is “Banktown,” not “Music City” or “Keep Austin Weird.” But Charlotte does have a thriving creative community. And a new study by the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute provides more details about that community's assets, challenges and what we can do to provide artists, singers, graphic designers and other creatives with more support. Based on a survey of more than 630 local creatives, this new study found many encouraging signs. A majority of Charlotte creatives said they're happy working here, and that the city offers a supportive environment. But there were also trouble spots. Many creatives described financially precarious situations, having to work other jobs to make ends meet, and a sense that, to truly be appreciated, they need to leave Charlotte and work elsewhere. Charlotte is Creative co-founders Tim Miner and Matt Olin, who commissioned this study, join Future Charlotte to talk about the city's creative community. We tackle questions like "Is Charlotte creative?" (Yes), why some creatives feel like they have to leave to Charlotte to succeed, and why it matters that our creative community is healthy. More information: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/ Full survey: https://bit.ly/CLTCreativeSurvey

THE TRUTH IN THIS ART BEYONDThe Truth in this Art Beyond is a spin-off of The Truth In This Art. Where the original series focused primarily on Baltimore, this series extends outside of Charm City to engage in artistically and culturally conversation and sharing rich stories from our favorite cities. As always, creativity matters here!The series is produced with the generous support from Raasin in the Sun , BlackArtMattersATX and Six Square. Raasin in the Sun, an Austin based Nonprofit organization who's work focuses on cultivating resilience through art and environmental initiatives. BlackArtMattersATX, amplifying Black voices in Austin's cultural conversation by financially supporting new work from Black Artists based in Austin.  Six Square work focuses on preserving and celebrating the historic legacy of the African American community that once thrived in Central East Austin.If you're interested in supporting my work, please consider leaving a review and buying me coffee. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week Rich has on his friend, comedian Chris Metcalfe!

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In this episode we fast-forward to this very moment, wade chest-deep into the breastmilk v formula debate, reflect on the second RER appearance of Justus von Liebig, and reach for the emergency handbrake on the runaway freight train that is our economic system. HV reminds us of the treasure chest inside of all of us and Rambo delegates humor as the highest level of communication, as we attempt to decentralize the conversation around blockchain technology, scrutinize the devaluation of artistic expression, and sift through the shallow history of credit & debt.   No show would be complete without a reminder that generosity is the key to abundance and that there is no shortage, only a hidden hand on the hose constricting the flow.   Wish HV luck as she does her damndest to Keep Austin Weird...   Enjoy! --- Follow us on Patreon for more in-depth analysis and matrix-cracking insights from the minds of HV & Rambo.   Follow HV on twitter @humanvibration and insta @humanvibration_insta   Follow Rambo on twitter @Seekthetruth101 and insta @rambo_seekthetruth101   Music by AYZ @Ayz, and a special shoutout to *THE UNIVERSE* for sponsoring Episode 5 of Season 2.

Keep Austin Weird. Dat is de slogan van de creatieve techhub die diep in de staat Texas ligt. En dat merk je aan alles. Maar er is meer: Austin is ook een heel aantrekkelijke plek voor ondernemers. Elon Musk verhuist Tesla en SpaceX ernaartoe. De reden? Lage belastingen en weinig regels. Van Jacob Willemsen (TABS) en Jan Joosten (FisherBroyles) hoor je waarom dat van Texas een bedrijvenhemel maakt. Ook hoor je van Nik Nieuwenhuijs van code d'azur waarom hij de oversteek maakte naar Austin, en waarom hij nu zelf als eigenaar en oprichter zijn bedrijf achterna verhuist. Omdat Austin Weird te houden zit er ook een portie gekkigheid in de aflevering. Je hoort de Nederlandse kunstenares Steef Crombach op het 11e verjaardagsfeest van haar vriend Patrick. Niet omdat ie jarig is, maar omdat het 11 jaar geleden was dat hij een speaker op zijn hoofd kreeg bij een concert, en om de vreterij natuurlijk.

The Capital of the Lone Star statem the city that totes the term,"Keep Austin Weird", and home to some of the best BBQ in the world. This is the Live Music Capital of the World, This is Austin. This is a first for the podcast but with an impromptu trip to Austin, I thought it only fitting for me to give a little history on the city.

In this episode of “The Carpool' the gals go a little bit everywhere, from the nineties snack drawer to Texas to the skillet. To start, Kelly and Lizz recap their quick getaway to Austin-- complete with two kiddos, one husband, two parents, and a rowing competition. Then, they take a time machine to the 90's with the Great Eight. Find out how turn-of-the-century snacks rank for these millennials. Fintstone's Vitamins count as a snack, right? IYKYK.   The duo also reveals their last three transactions. Who got asked to tip on a grocery-store blueberry buy? And which transaction got a ‘stamp' of approval? They ditch the drive through with a Carpool podcast listerener's recipe for skillet tortellini. It's im-pasta-able to turn down. In industry news: These automotive-lovers whip out their charts (and graphs!) when they share which states have the highest gas prices.  Also, find out the most popular color for American vehicles and the winners of ‘Best Family Cars 2022.' Today's show is sponsored by Keenz. Beacuse you are a friend of Kelly and Lizz, you can save $50 on a Keenz wagon! Use code carpool at keenz.us to save $50 on any wagon. follow The Carpool Podcast on IG follow Kelly on IG follow Lizz on IG  visit thecarmomofficial.com

What are they smoking down in the Capital City of the Lone Star State? "Keep Austin Weird" is the city's motto, but now they've gone plumb bat-sh*t nuts! Recently, the city approved a guaranteed income of $1,000 per month - with no strings attached - to 85 families. They also approved no arrests for small amounts of marijuana and banned no-knock warrants. Why is Austin so liberal when most of Texas is conservative? The Rick Roberts Show is on NewsTalk 820 WBAP ... (photo courtesy of WFAA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer caught up with Mayor Stephen Adler at the Milken Institute Global Conference on May 2. Mayor Adler is the 58th mayor of Austin, Texas—a city that, along with L.A., has grown into a thriving hub of tech startups over the past two decades. Mayor Adler has received praise for his administration's focus on innovation while staying true to the city's slogan: “Keep Austin Weird.” Mayor Adler was born in Washington, D.C. and attended Princeton and the University of Texas Law School.

Our special guest has 12 combined years as a film industry columnist for the Dallas Morning News, Austin Chronicle and Austin American-Statesman which led him to produce/write/direct the documentary films Danger God and Rondo and Bob, both examinations of B-movie icons.

“KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD” was written on many T-Shirts for the last 2 decades. College kids went to the University of Texas at Austin…and never came back home. They loved Austin's unique culture, technology influence, and California vibe. Today, every apartment buyer wants to own in Austin. Austin is on fire!! Matt Pohl with Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners sells apartments in Austin & San Antonio (central Texas). Matt will give you an overview on why apartment buyers love this area and why companies are expanding. Great insight from the front lines. To contact Matt Pohl: mpohl@walkerdunlop.com Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn more about Michael Becker's Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC. Please leave us a 5 STAR RATING on iTunes; if you enjoyed this podcast.

Welcome to the 2022 SXSW Film Festival (taking place March 11th-20th)! We're kicking off our coverage with a Basic Bitch of what's to come. From comedies and dark short films to documentaries about women's reproductive rights and the Christian mothers of LGBTQ+ children, we have a wide array of conversations coming up in the next two weeks that will (hopefully) make you laugh, help you empathize, and encourage you to take action. We will also have some returning guests to the show (shout out to Alice Gu, Milos Mitrovic, Fabian Velasco and Leah Shore!), and celebrate some of the best film titles we've ever seen at a festival (ie: multiple names containing the words dick, slut, and bitch). And of course it wouldn't be a Basic Bitch without at least one random rant. Does anyone else think Generation Alpha is a horrible name? And don't @ us about the Greek alphabet, the name still sucks.Be sure to tune in to our coverage of SXSW for the next two weeks! And don't forget to support your local filmmakers (and local movie theaters).--Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 600 episodes without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and thank you for being vaxxed and masked!--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every other Thursday 9:30 - 10 am on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions 

Welcome to Texas, y'all. Jen and Hayley are pleased to bring you the first installment of The Austin Diaries! Jen will detail how the first month in her new home has been going and cover the bases of: meeting new friends, navigating a new city, and the quiet awkwardness of not being quite comfortable yet. If you've ever moved to a new city, you will love this one. Send in your friend questions to nofilterfriendship@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @nofilterfriendz or on TikTok @nofilterfriendship. Our theme song is written and performed by Emily Rooker and Nate Smith.

Yes, Austin's slogan is "Keep Austin Weird". But not when Jenn's in town! Austin is known for their live music. Did Jenn visit? No. They have an amazing food truck location called The Picnic. Did she eat there? Nope. But at least she saw the Congress Bridge Bats! Well...no. In fact, she doesn't believe that the bats are even real. Don't worry, even with Jenn's mild visit, we'll still tell you the great spots to visit while in Austin. Including a nude beach! Thanks to our sponsors including, "Jack Russell Parents: A Podcast for Dog Lovers" and our favorite craft food, "Heart Soul Heat: Craft-spicy honey". Make sure to follow us on IG @OurSavingsStartsTomorrow

„Keep Austin Weird“ ist der Slogan von Austin. Als Siedlung Waterloo 1835 gegründet wurde Austin 1838 zu Ehren von Stephen Fuller Austin, einem Mann der ersten Stunden von Texas und dem ersten Außenminister der Republik, umbenannt.Gerade in seiner Umgebung leben noch viele Deutschstämmige und einige Orte in der Umgebung wie New Braunfels oder Fredericksburg sind noch vielfach etwas deutsch geprägt. Auch die Landschaft um Austin ist anders, denn sie ist hügelig und fast das ganze Jahr über grün. Hier findet man viele Flüße und Seen und man kann sich das ganze Jahr über mit Schwimmen und Kanufahren beschäftigen. Östlich der Stadt wird es flacher, im hügeligen Hill Country steht auch der Enchanted Rock, (150 m hoher Granitfels) ein beliebtes Ausflugsziel.In Austin selbst gibt es zahlreiche Sehenswürdigkeiten wie das aus heißen Quellen gespeiste Freibad Barton Springs und die Sixth Street mit ihren vielen Musikkneipen. Die größte Fledermauskolonie (ca. 1,5 Millionen Exemplare) in einer Stadt findet man an der Congress Bridge. Mitten in Austin kann man im Town Lake baden oder Wassersport betreiben. Austin nennt sich auch stolz „Live Music Capital of the World“, da in den vielen Locations lange Musikabende mit Country und Blues-Rock stattfinden.Die Stadt ist auch eine Bildungshochburg und deutlich von den jungen Studenten geprägt, bekannt ist u.a. die University of Texas und zahlreiche private Colleges wie etwa die Concordia University. Auch Computertechnologie spielt hier eine wichtige Rolle (wichtige Arbeitgeber sind z.B. Dell, Facebook und IBM. Daher nennt man Austin auch gerne Silicon Hills.Heute nimmt Stephanie uns vor allem auch mit zu den kulinarischen Höhepunkten die Austin u.a. zu bieten hat.Wenn Du noch mehr über Austin erfahren möchtest, schau gerne mal bei der Stephanie vorbei @overloadedsteph oder bei ihrem Blog Transcontinental Overload..Weitere Informationen über uns findet ihr auf unserer Webseite:http://www.muttersprachepodcast.comInstagram: @muttersprachepodcastMich findest Du hier:https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-menesi/https://www.meetus.us/https://breadlovers.net/https://equilibrium.teamoder per Email: monique@meetus.us

HOWDY FROM AUSTIN, TEXAS I mentioned in the previous episode from Quebec, Canada that I was going to Finger Lakes in Upstate New York after my short visit to Canada. I went there to attend a TBEX conference for travel content creators, which was really fun. I was only there for a few days and didn't get a chance to explore the beautiful area around the lakes, so I didn't record enough for an episode. Soon after the conference, I jumped on a flight headed to Texas where another conference was waiting for me. And the flight wasn't without challenges that left me stranded in New Jersey… My flight out of Ithaca was delayed, which is not news. But I decided to get to the airport super early that day to catch up on some work while I waited, which was supposed to be only a few hours. But my flight was delayed once. Then twice. Then again. Then my connecting flight left without me. So, I had to spend the night and pay for my hotel without United Airlines helping me out with the inconvenience. Anyway, par for the course for a vagabond like myself, I guess. I finally made it to Texas so let's get rocking in Austin! KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD Austin's unofficial slogan is "Keep Austin Weird". It became a thing in 2000 when a local librarian, Red Wassenich, used the phrase on a local radio show. He later began printing bumper stickers and launched the website KeepAustinWeird.com. In the spirit of weirdness, let's get to know the city a little better with some facts about where I am. WEIRD FACTS ABOUT AUSTIN, TEXAS At some point, Austin was entirely underwater. But that was a little while back — some 66 million years ago. It was also home to 10 underwater volcanoes, which is why Austin's cliffs are made of white, crumbly rock known as "Austin Chalk." Austin is ranked one of the most dog-friendly cities in the U.S. with its 12 off-leash parks, dog-friendly restaurants, and hotels. An average of 20 million people visits Austin every year. This is more than the annual visitors to Rome (4.2 million), Hawaii (8.3 million), and even London (17.4 million). Austin is the capital of Texas, and the Texas State Capitol building is the second largest state capitol building in the United States, after the United States Capitol in Washington, DC. Which just goes to show that everything is bigger in Texas. U.S. News & World Report named Austin the best place to live in the U.S. in 2017. Austin has its very own Bigfoot named Hairy Man who allegedly lives on Hairy Man Road. Austin is home to the largest bat colony in North America. Around 1.5 million bats emerge from under the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge just before sunset every day from March to October. And I got to experience that! And, most importantly, Austin has the only legal nude beach in Texas. I didn't get to experience that... AUSTIN MUSIC But what the city is most famous for is its vast and rich music culture. Austin's official motto is the "Live Music Capital of the World" because of its 200+ live music venues and over 2,000 bands and performing artists calling it home. The city hosts the annual South by Southwest conference and festival for parallel film, interactive media, and music that takes place every year in mid-March. The music part of it — South by Southwest Music — is the largest music festival of its kind in the world, with more than 2,000 acts performing. What's called "Austin music" in its modern form emerged in 1972 when a new form of country music exploded on the scene — a scene that turned its back on Nashville. That same year, Willie Nelson did the same, when he left Nashville and moved here. In the following years, Austin gained a reputation as a place where struggling musicians could launch their careers in front of receptive audiences at informal live venues.  HOUSE OF SONGS Austin is also home to The House of Songs, a homely retreat that invites songwriters from around the world to the United States to craft their music. Here, musicians can share in the universal language of music through collaborations and live performances, and the house is designed to bridge cultures, build friendships, and cultivate peace. It was all inspired by a collaboration between Troy Campbell and Danish singer-songwriter Poul Krebs, who happens to be a household name in my home country. 100 points to you if you have heard of him before… if you're not Danish. Coincidentally, a friend of mine has been playing music with Poul Krebs for years, and when he heard that I was going to be in Austin, he introduced me to Troy Campbell. HOUSE OF SONGS I met Troy outside the House of Songs house and we immediately hit it off. He was excited to tell me about how he and my friend Poul came up with the concept of House of Songs. Troy and Poul got the idea for House of Songs at a writer's retreat on the Danish island, Samsø. And in 2009, they started a one-year project to bring Danish artists here to Austin. “At a South by Southwest festival, I was approached by a few people who were looking to invest in the arts and culture scene and knew that Austin was the perfect place for it. They heard that I had an idea for a creative music retreat where musicians can create a community of shared inspiration. I had spent time in Denmark and Scandinavia collaborating with local musicians and a few came over here. The investors loved the idea, and the rest is history.” Troy told me the impact the Danish musicians had on the local music scene in Austin. They were so intrigued and inspired by the Scandinavian sound and soon they had an army of Scandinavian musicians coming to the retreat. NOW IT'S NOT ONLY AUSTIN But now it's not only Danish artists that come here. And actually, The House of Songs is not only here in Austin. Campbell developed a plan to spread the concept to other parts of the world. “We are going on 9 years now and have spread to 14 countries and 3 locations. We are just about to open our latest location in Haarlem, New York. We are working in partnership with Art Space, a massive arts organisation who have helped us secure an apartment to curate the artist we want, to do international co-writing residencies,” House of Songs has evolved into a non-profit organisation and has grown far beyond what the pair had originally planned. Troy is always keen to voice his appreciation for Denmark, the Danish music scene, and of course Poul for the positive influences.  “I want Poul to hear every song that is sung in every house, because for me as his friend, I know that it delights him. He's not about the money-chase, success to him are his friendships and his family. This helps inspire me that the level of the house is kept high”. The Austin-based House of Songs is situated just outside the hustle and bustle of downtown Austin in a calm neighbourhood near a river. Troy and Poul wanted each of the houses to feel authentic to the city they are situated in, thus this house ‘feels Texas' according to Troy. Troy took me on a guided tour of the location, giving me great insights and anecdotes about every part of the place. Every room has at least one instrument in it as a way to allow musicians to be able to "reach out and grab an instrument at any time". DANISH INFLUENCE When new musicians arrive at the House, Troy makes sure there is always food to welcome them — something he experienced when he first visited Denmark to attend the music retreat on Samsø Island.  “When I arrived, I was a little out of sorts trying to figure out how I was going to involve myself, as I felt all the musicians were more talented than me. I was a bit nervous. Everyone was out by the time I arrived, but I was greeted by a little food parcel and a lovely welcome note written by Poul. I thought it was a really nice touch and it immediately made me feel comfortable. Poul gave me some cheese, dark bread, fruit, and his note, saying ‘welcome brother'. And this is exactly what I give to all newcomers here at House of Songs”. WHEN TROY MET A DANISH SUPERSTAR Troy told me a funny story about the first time he met Poul Krebs — one of the most recognized singer-songwriters in my home country. I mean, everybody knows him, and we can all sing along to his songs. He sings in Danish so not many people outside of Denmark know him and his music, and when Troy visited Denmark for the first time, he had no idea he was famous. Then Poul put on sunglasses and people started recognising him. “I didn't know who he was!” Troy laughs. “I thought he was just a really cool guy, and I loved his music. But back in 1999 you didn't really Google people – and if I did everything would be in Danish. After we hung out and started co-writing in Texas, he invited me to Samsø Island.” When Troy arrived, he still had no clue who Poul was. On the island, everyone was relaxed, and nobody had any ego, so Troy didn't suspect anything. For the first gig in Denmark, they played together they both hopped on a boat to the venue. And when they got off the boat, Poul put on his sunglasses and then EVERYBODY started to recognise him. People swarmed him.  “What? Are you famous?” Troy asked Poul. “I do really, really, really okay”, Poul jokes. That was when Troy found out that Poul was a big deal. And what Troy expected would be a small show with a few hundred people (at best) turned out to be a great show to 4,000 loud, cheering, and adoring fans. Hilarious! If you want to know more about the House of Songs go to their website and be sure to watch the 25-minute PBS documentary (which won an Emmy!) about the concept.  In the next episode, I hire a small open-top sports car and drive to Houston. Lots of exciting and interesting stuff to come next week, don't miss out! My name is Palle Bo, and I gotta keep moving. See you!

HOWDY FRA AUSTIN, TEXAS Jeg nævnte det i min seneste episode fra Quebec, Canada, at jeg var på vej til Finger Lakes i New York State efter mit korte ophold i Canada. Jeg var taget til Corning, New York for at deltage i en TBEX-konference for alle os, der laver indhold omkring rejse (og jeg kan varmt anbefale det). Jeg var der kun I få dage, så jeg fik ikke tid til at opleve den skønne natur omkring de fem fingre-søer, og jeg fik ikke optaget nok til en episode herfra, inden jeg skulle videre mod Austin, hvor endnu en konference ventede på mig. Flyturen derned var ikke uden udfordringer og pludselig var jeg strandet i New Jersey. STRANDET I NEW JERSEY Mit fly fra Ithaca var forsinket, hvilket ikke var de bedste nyheder. Jeg havde endda besluttet mig for at tage ekstra tidligt i lufthavnen. Jeg tænkte, hvorfor sidde her med computeren i hotellets foyer i stedet for at sidde i en café med godt internet i en moderne lufthavn…? Men det viste sig at være en stor fejl. Lufthavnen var lille (jeg var næsten alene) og der bar stort set intet internet. Og så blev mit fly forsinket. Og så endnu en gang. Og så igen… Da jeg omsider ankom til Newark i New Jersey, var det tæt på midnat, og mit fly mod Austin Texas var for længst fløjet. Da begge fly var med United Airlines, tænkte jeg, at de så ville give mig en overnatning og holde mig skadesfri. Men det var ikke tilfældet. Jeg kom hertil omkring midnat og var efterladt uden noget… Der var noget med småt, som man ikke læser … om at hvis det skyldes noget med vejret, så var det ikke deres ansvar. Her var vejret fint og skyfrit, men længere sydpå var der vist problemer, så det havde sikkert ret. Man skal bare læse det med småt. Men man er vel vagabond og med alt hvad der følger med. Omsider kom jeg dog til Texas. Så lad os give den gas, Austin. I denne episode kan du høre en masse om Austin og især musiklivet i byen. Jeg besøger et sted, der hedder House of Songs og taler med Troy Campbell, som var initiativtager til stedet efter et besøg hos Poul Krebs på Samsø. ”KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD” Austins uofficielle slogan er "Keep Austin Weird". Det blev en ting i 2000, da en lokal bibliotekar brugte sætningen i et radioprogram. Folk tog det til sig, så han begyndte at printe klistermærker og startede hjemmesiden KeepAustinWeird.com. Så når nu det er en underlig by, jeg er kommet til så lad os tage lidt UNDERLIGE FAKTA OM AUSTIN, TEXAS På et tidspunkt var Austin helt oversvømmet. Men det er lidt længe siden – omkring 66 millioner år. Der var også 10 undervands vulkaner, hvilket skabte nogle specielle klipper, der er hvide og skrøbelige – kendt som ”Austin Kalk”. Austin er den mest hundevenlige by i USA med 12 parker, hvor hunde ikke skal være i snor, og masser af hundevenlige restauranter og hoteller. I gennemsnit har Austin 20 millioner gæster hvert år. Det er mere end Rom (4,2 millioner), Hawaii (8,3 millioner) og selv London (17,4 millioner). Austin er stats-hovedstad i Texas, og Texas State Capitol building er den næst største Capital Building i USA – efter USA Capital Building i Washington DC. Det er endnu et bevis på at alt er større i Texas. U.S. News & World Report har udråbt Austin til det bedste sted at bo ie USA I 2017. Austin har sin egen Bigfoot, som de kalder Hairy Man som ifølge rygtet bor på Hairy Man Road. Austin har den største koloni af flagermus i Nordamerika. Omkring 1,5 millioner flagermus kommer til syne fra under Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge lige efter solnedgang hver aften fra marts til oktober. Det var noget af det, jeg oplevede. Og endelig: Austin har den eneste lovlige nudist strand i Texas. Det var noget af det, jeg ikke oplevede.   MUSIKKEN I AUSTIN  Men det, som byen er mest kendt for, er helt sikkert deres musikkulturen i byen. Deres officielle motto er “Verdens musikhovedstad”, på grund af deres mere end 200 livemusik spillesteder og mere end 2000 bands og kunstnere, der kalder Austin deres hjem. Byen er vært for den South by Southwest. Det er en årlig konference og festival for alternative film, interaktive medier og ikke mindst musik. Den finder sted hvert år i midten af marts. Musikdelen af den –  South by Southwest Music – er den største musikfestival af sin slags i verden med mere end 2000 optrædende kunstnere. Det, der kaldes “Austin musik” opstod (i sin moderne form) i 1972, da en ny slags countrymusik eksploderede på musikscenen her. En musikscene, der vendte ryggen til Nashville. Det samme gjorde Willie Nelson, samme år, da han flyttede fra Nashvile til Austin. Og han bor her stadig. I de efterfølgende år opbyggede Austin et ry for at være et sted, hvor nye kunstnere kunne skabe et navn for sig selv og sparke karrieren i gang, foran et modtageligt publikum på hyggelige uformelle spillesteder. HOUSE OF SONGS Austin er også hjem for The House of Songs, som jeg besøger i denne episode. Det er et hyggeligt hjemligt sted, hvor musikere fra hele verden kan mødes og udvikle sange sammen. De kan dele det universelle sprog med musik, og samarbejde med at skrive sange og udvikle liveshows. Huset er også designet til at bygge bro mellem kulturer, kultivere fred og skabe venskaber. Det var et samarbejde mellem Troy Campbell og go’e gamle Poul Krebs, som var starten op dette projekt. Og det var en af mine venner, Kent Olsen, som har spillet med Poul Krebs i årevis, som introducerede mig for Troy. FRA SAMSØ TIL AUSTIN Jeg møder Troy Campbell udenfor House of Songs og jeg mærker med det samme, at han er en fantastisk mand. Han er ivrig for at vise mig rundt i huset og fortælle om, hvordan han og Poul fik idéen til House of Songs. Det hele startede faktisk med et besøg på Pouls sted på Samsø i slutningen af 90’erne. Det udviklede sig og i 2009 startede de et ét-års-projekt med at bringe danske kunstnere her til Austin. Det er nu mere end 10 år senere og huset fungerer stadig i bedste velgående. Troy fortæller: ”Ved en South by Southwest festival, talte jeg med nogle mennesker, der var interesserede i at investere i kunst og kultur. De havde hørt, at jeg havde en idé til et kreativt ’music retreat’, hvor musikere kunne mødes og give hinanden inspiration. Jeg havde tilbragt lidt tid i Danmark, hvor jeg havde samarbejdet lokale musikere – og et par af dem havde været på besøg herovre. Investorerne elskede idéen og resten er historie”. NU ER DET IKKE KUN AUSTIN Huset trives stadig i bedste velgående og nu er det ikke kun danske musikere, der kommer. Troy har udarbejdet en plan til at sprede konceptet til andre steder i verden og faktisk er der nu House of Songs andre steder i USA end blot her i Austin. “Vi har spredt idéen til 14 lande og tre huse og åbner snart det nyeste hus i Haarlem, New York. Vi arbejder blandt andet med den store organisation Art Space som partnere”. House of Songs er en non-profit-organisation og er vokset meget mere end Troy Campbell og Poul Krebs nogensinde havde fantasi til at tro. I hele min snak med Troy, har han kun positive ting at sige om danske musikere og naturligvis hans samarbejde med sin gode ven Poul Krebs. “Jeg sørger for at Poul kommer til at have mulighed for at høre alle de sange, der bliver udviklet i dette hus – og jeg ved, at han sætter pris på det. Han er en kunstner, der ikke jagter penge – for ham er succes, venskaber og familie. Hans måde at tænke på, er med til at holde en høj kvalitet i huset”.  Huset, jeg besøger ligger i gå-afstand fra Downtown, men dog i et stille parcelhusområde i Austin tæt ved en flod. Troy og Poul var enige om, at huset skulle være hyggeligt og samtidig have en autentisk ’Texas-følelse’.  Og da Troy viser mig rundt i huset, kan jeg se, hvad han mener. Det er meget hyggeligt – Troy har bestemt lært det berømte danske ord ”hygge”. Der er et musikinstrument indenfor rækkevide i alle værelser. Og så er der ind imellem noget ‘Austin-weird’ på væggene. DEN DANSKE INFLYDELSE Når nye musikere ankommer til huset, sørger Troy altid for at der er noget mad til at få dem til at føle sig velkomne. Det er noget han har taget med fra sit første besøg til Danmark, hvor han ankom med jetlag til Samsø. “Da jeg ankom, var jeg lidt nervøs og usikker på, hvad jeg lavede her. Jeg følte, at alle de andre musikere var mere talentfulde end mig. Der var ingen hjemme, da jeg ankom, men så blev jeg modtaget af en besked fra Poul sammen med en tallerken med noget mad. Der stod ”velkommen bror, vi er glade for at du er her, føl dig hjemme”, og det fik mig til at slappe af. Den samme fornemmelse prøver jeg at give alle, der kommer her til House of Songs i Austin”. DA TROY MØDTE EN DANSK SUPERSTJERNE Troy fortalte mi gen sjov historie om de første gange, han mødte Poul Krebs. Som danskere kender vi ham alle sammen. Og vi kan alle synge med på ”Kærester”. Men da han synger på dansk, er er ikke mange udenfor Danmark, der kender ham. Og heller ikke Troy, da han var i Danmark for første gang i slutningen af 90’erne – hvor Poul Krebs var en superstjerne i Danmark. Troy fortæller historien med et smil på læben. ”Jeg anede ikke, at han var berømt. Jeg tænkte bare, at han var en flink fyr og jeg var vild med hans musik. Dengang var det ikke normalt at Google personer, og hvis jeg havde gjort det ville det hele være på dansk. I starten af mit besøg var jeg på Samsø – og her var der ingen, der behandler ham anderledes. Men da vi kom fra båden i Jylland, tog han solbriller på, og bevægede sig hurtigt mod sin bil, da folk begyndte at genkende ham.  ’Hvad sker der, Poul?’, sagde jeg… ’Er du berømt??’. Han sagde bare, at vi skulle videre. Først da jeg pressede ham, fik jeg ham til at sige: ’Jeg klarer mig ret … okay’.  Først her finder Troy ud af, at hans ven Poul er en stor ting i Danmark. De var på vej til Tønder Festivallen, og Troy troede det ville være et lille spillested med et par hundrede mennesker. Men oplevede et kæmpe show med flere tusinde mennesker, der alle kunne synge med på sangene. Der er meget mere til denne sjove historie… men så skal du lytte til episoden, hvor Troy fortæller den. Der er blevet snakket meget om Poul Krebs i denne episode, så jeg har rakt ud til Poul selv for at høre om hans oplevelser med House of Songs. Og han var heldigvis med på at snakke med mig. Vi kommer til at snakke om at skrive sange sammen med andre, om det giver ham ny inspiration for at komme ud i verden – og om hans venskab med Troy. Jeg er ret sikker på, at han nok har et par gode historier. Og det go’e er, at Troy ikke vil kunne forstå en lyd af hva’ vi snakker om. Hvis vi ka’ få kalenderne til at hænge sammen vil den episode komme meget snart… Hvis du vil vide mere om The House of Songs, så besøg deres hjemmeside – og jeg kan anbefale, at du ser den Emmy vindende PBS-dokumentar, der beskriver, hvad det hele går ud på. I den næste episode kravler jeg ned i en lille lækker cabriolet for at køre til Houston. Der kommer til at ske en masse spændende i næste uge, så husk at lytte med. Mit navn er Palle Bo, og jeg skal videre. Vi ses.

In this continuation of a 2014 interview with long-time Austin resident Red (who first coined "Keep Austin Weird") we explore migration from the viewpoint of those already living in place as more affluent migrants move in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I'm in Austin, Texas, speaking with Charley Rejsek, general manager at BookPeople. Charley and I chat about the future of indie bookshops, and what a day in her life as an indie bookshop general manager looks like, and about the phrase Keep Austin Weird. My guest author is Jo Ivester, who focuses on LGBTQ and civil rights advocacy. Her books include the memoir The Outskirts of Hope and her family memoir Once a Girl, Always a Boy.Links from this episode:BookPeopleAustin Independent Business AllianceJo IvesterOnce a Girl, Always a Boy: A Family Memoir of a Transgender Journey, Jo IvesterThe Outskirts of Hope, Jo IvesterNational Center for Transgender Equality Freedom For All Americans She Writes Press One Life, Mean Rapinoe Handsome, Holly Lorka This is How it Always is, Laurie Frankel Being Jazz, Jazz Jennings  Support the show

In Part 2 of this episode, we talk with Red, a native of Austin who moved back home. Red is locally famous in Austin for coining the phrase Keep Austin Weird. Born in Austin, Red migrated quite a bit in his youth because he wanted to experience new places. But once that itch was scratched, Red decided to come home and at the time of our interview in 2014, he had made Austin his home for 30 years. Red's always been active in keeping an eye on changes in Austin. And, for our exploration, Red presents a very interesting dichotomy. He is both the new incomer as well as someone who strongly identifies with the place of his birth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we share stories from Byron's birthday weekend in Austin. We just wanted to have fun and hangout this week instead of discussing a serious topic so hopefully you enjoy! Thank you for getting us to 100 followers in Instagram! We'll be announcing our giveaway this week so keep a lookout for that! @themillennialguide_pod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Business growth and ambitions took Danny Tomsett and his family to Austin in August 2019, but within six months they were living in a Covid-19 world. The former Papamoa native is calling home from the Texas state capital this morning.

Business growth and ambitions took Danny Tomsett and his family to Austin in August 2019, but within six months they were living in a Covid-19 world. The former Papamoa native is calling home from the Texas state capital this morning.

It's day one of the SXSW film festival for us and we're covering a couple of our favorite short films  from the fest - PUSS and Learning Tagalog with Kayla.  Both have a lot in common - they feature cats, they were written and filmed during the pandemic, and each film covers topics we've often talked about while living through 2020.Each film has its quirks which is why we love them. So let's get into our conversations with the filmmakers talking about all of the quarantine things we love - sex, vibrators, baking, and Tagalog.  You can follow Leah Shore on  Instagram, Twitter,  and at her websiteYou can follow Boy George the Cat on InstagramYou can follow Kayla Galang on Instagram  and at her website--Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and thank you for wearing a mask. --Buy us a cup of coffee!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every other Thursday 9:30 - 10 am on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions 

Jeff Hassler of the Austin Gilgronis joins the podcast from Austin, Texas! He chats with the guys abou this rugby journey and how we started from Alberta gridiron to the Pro 12 in Europe. With stops in two World Cups and in Major League Rugby, Jeff has many stories to tell and we are excited for you all to listen.

Nothing says Keep Austin Weird like Chicken Sh$t Bingo. Sadly, Ginny Kalmbach of Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon died at 86 last week, but the sh$t show will go on.

Have you been to Austin? Why are so many Californians moving there? With their art and music scene, and all the amazing restaurants, entertainment options galore and yet a down to earth family lifestyle all rolled into one. "Keep Austin Weird" seems to be a staple saying in Austin. In this episode I interview Ian "ianofaustin" Williams who is a realtor in Austin Texas. Ian shares his story of relocating from Chicago to Austin Texas, and gives us local knowledge and experience selling real estate to us Californians. Find out what it's like to live in Austin Texas and how much is the real estate?Moving From California - contact Danae Aballi, Orange County, CA Realtor: 714-415-2430 or check your Orange County CA home valuation online with Danae at: https://get.homebot.ai/?agentId=5f33ed1ba78c0e00a10e1006 Moving to Austin Texas - contact Ian Williams at: Website https://ianofaustin.com

Jackie Venson is a Singer-Songwriter and amazing guitarist out of Austin, TX. She has opened for and jammed with Gary Clark Jr which is pretty dope. Jackie and Phillip-Michael spoke in April 2020 at the beginning of the Covid outbreak about what this means for musicians. Jackie talks about learning her craft, songwriting, touring and questions the old ways of doing things in the new world. Follow @PhillipMScales:  Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YrRorv Twitter: https://bit.ly/3fPTyqx Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NuCme1   Follow @CoYouKeep:  Instagram: https://bit.ly/31bSnxI Twiter: https://bit.ly/2Va9j3M Follow @JackieVenson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackievenson/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jackievenson/ Website : https://jackievenson.com/  

God has us on a journey, a path we did not select at all. Yet we are following His direction. Being obedient, and following his plan requires our full trust in Him. And I know he has us on this path for a reason, and its not just because my weirdness will help contribute to Austin's weirdness!

We now come to 1988 on Out of Touchstone, as the studio unveils their first two thrillers: SHOOT TO KILL, featuring the return to the silver screen of the legendary Sidney Poitier; and D.O.A., the remake of a film noir classic starring Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan. Killers are on the loose!!

The tech boom and tourism over the last decade plus has meant massive growth for Texas' capital city. In this first episode of The Passenger, I search out the pockets of culture that link Austin's past to its present and maybe its future, from legacy barbecue spots to revitalized hotels and beyond. I'll also talk to Chris Bilheimer, Creative Director of the Alamo Drafthouse, and find out why he thinks the slogan "The Right Lane Is Closed" might be an apt update of the motto "Keep Austin Weird."Keep up with me on Twitter and Instagram: @hughacheson Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six traffic signal utility boxes are getting a makeover — from overlooked cabinets to works of art — to tell the stories of the people who pass by them every day. Statesman writer, Sonia Garcia, shares the vision behind this art program to beautify Austin, one utility box at a time!

The Night Owl team has been called to investigate Elysium, a night club that has been a home for the alternative and goth communities in Austin, Texas for the past 19 years. Serving up a diverse lineup of events ranging from 80’s dance nights to witchy galas, Elysium has been doing its part to not only Keep Austin Weird, but also provide a safe haven for those who sometimes feel like outsiders or misfits. Aside from being one of the longest standing entertainment venues in the city, Elysium has quite a bit of haunted lore surrounding it. Some of these stories circulating about the club are that they have resident ghosts that employees know by name, poltergeist activity throughout the building, a very haunted women’s restroom, secret hidden rooms that are off-limits to the public due to too much activity, and to top it all off, an owner who is said to be a medium with very detailed information on the buildings history and haunts. Are you ready to join the Night Owl team? Let's dive in and uncover the haunted secrets of Elysium.

In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we discuss the 2020 AFBF Annual Convention that was held this year in Austin, Texas. We discuss everything from the Young Farmer and Rancher events to the 2020 policy development process.

Momora Austin Food is a company inspired by the famous Austin quote "Keep Austin Weird". Alan Mora and his business partner Marco are 2 friends with the courage to create something NEW for the wonderful city of ATX. Tune in to hear how Alan came up with this unique idea for a food truck, and what his journey has been like since opening his first truck near the UT campus. This new, different type of food is sure to satisfy all of your cravings! We kicked back some Water Bomber Watermelon Wheat brewskis from Flying Man Brewing Co. located in N. Austin close to Pflugerville. Be sure to connect with our guest! Instagram: https://instagram.com/momora2019 Website: www.momoraaustinfood.com Check out our featured beverage, Playa Real Tequila Website: http://flyingmanbrewing.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/flyingmanbrewing Tune in to the "What's Brewing, ATX?" podcast on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-brewing-atx/id1453626224?mt=2&uo=4 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NGExODk0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2x1FKdbCgYqgKIpKjISSJn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/whats-brewing-atx Anchor: https://anchor.fm/whatsbrewingatx Connect with us on social! Instagram: https://instagram.com/whatsbrewingatx Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatsbrewingatx1/ Connect with the hosts! Ian Grossman: https://instagram.com/realestate_atx Greg Carlson: https://instagram.com/gregcarlson Jonathan Ratcliff: https://instagram.com/jratcliff15

This weird episode was recorded while Johnny Spoiler was attending a marketing conference in Austin, and now all about that obscure shelf in your local video store, is it still cheating if you do it with a pretty little tgirl, outrage culture continues, watching Bill Burr’s Netflix special, raising your hand to The Princess Bride, Tetsuo The Iron Man is all style and no substance, at one point the girlfriend has a snake penis, Society is a missed 1980s horror schlock of a metaphor, George Romero’s Martin gets brought up, and Billy Warlock is his real name.If you are looking for satirical out of this world 1980s schlock, then watch Society, which is available on Prime or you can buy the special edition DVD https://amzn.to/2kDDEsq via @amazon #horrormovies #ondemand #BingeWorthySupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/bingewatcherspodcast)

Ross is joined by special guest Dan Hollaway as they travel to Austin, Texas for a "Bourdain" style show with an eclectic group of Austin artists.

We revisit our great talk with Waterloo Records owner John Kunz. Listen as he talks about how to keep a record store thriving in the digital age, and how Waterloo and other local businesses help to Keep Austin Weird.

We revisit our great talk with Waterloo Records owner John Kunz. Listen as he talks about how to keep a record store thriving in the digital age, and how Waterloo and other local businesses help to Keep Austin Weird.

Keep Austin Weird!

You’d have to be pretty stone cold not to miss Austin as soon as you got to the city limits. That’s how Priscilla, Ashley and Emma felt when IIeX North America was over. Hosted by GreenBook, IIeX is all about new ideas, new approaches and new connections in market research and insights. In addition to co-chairing the event with our pal Will Leach, teaching a master class, and doing her part to Keep Austin Weird, Priscilla and the Little Bird crew attended amazing lectures, hit the pavement for Bird on the Street podcast interviews, and critically evaluated every scenario so that they could bestow upon four lone stars the (completely fictional) Little Bird Awards. Those sessions herein are compiled for your listening pleasure. Tune in to hear from IIeX staff, attendees and presenters. Including:Colleen Kennedy - Director of Marketing at GreenBookSasha McCune - Director at Conifer ResearchTim Lawton - Co-founder at SightX Jackie Anderson - Growth Strategist at ScaleHouseMark Macellaio - Vice President of Sales at FuelCycleShelly Bouren - Research Manager with the Detroit Pistons Anne Brown - CEO of Gazelle Global Research ServicesEmma Borochoff - Marketing Director at Remesh Inc.Other important links:IMD - https://www.insights-marketing.org/Scott Andrew James, Typewriter Poet https://www.scottandrewjames.com/WIRe - https://www.womeninresearch.org/Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe, rate and review Ponderings from the Perch on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we cover a bunch of different topics including Bernie’s recent, not so recent, pay day, Trump doing crappy Trump things, and AOC being AOC. We also cover some newsworthy stories that should brighten your day up!Check us out on iTunes athttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dumb-all-over/id1200040157?mt=2and Spreaker athttps://www.spreaker.com/show/dumb-all-over Check out our website atwww.dumballoverpod.comTo follow our everyday shenanigans follow us on the social medias.Twitter - https://twitter.com/DumbAllOverPodFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DumbAllOverPodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dumballoverpod/And to help support the show please visit our Patreon page athttps://www.patreon.com/dumballoverpodAs always please feel free to leave a comment or follow us wherever you can! Your support means everything to us!

“It can be easy to forget the motivation that ultimately all we’re here to do is to help people. And we help people by connecting supply and demand, as new opportunities emerge. So we work hard to fight against that. To remind everybody, every day: This is what we’re here to do. We’re here to help folks.”  It’s impossible to overstate the impact that GreenBook Executive Director Leonard “Lenny” Murphy has had on the world of market research. In this episode, Priscilla talks to Lenny about some of the experiences that shaped his path, and the most exciting new developments in GreenBook and IIeX. One of those developments is the upcoming IIeX from April 23-25, which will be held in Austin for the first time ever. Leonard and Priscilla talk about what prompted the move, and hatch a plan to “Keep Austin Weird” during the event which is co-chaired by Priscilla and Will Leach. Leonard discusses the vital role that content plays for GreenBook, how the agency shifted from a directory to a content creator, and eventually to a wide-scale content curator. He and Priscilla also talk about exciting new tech implementations, process innovation (Savio and Veriglif), and the validity of DIY market research. Other topics include secret office codewords, wig-wearing birthday rules, comic books and Stranger Things. Check out the full episode for more! Click here to read posts by Leonard on GreenBook Blog Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe, rate and review Ponderings from the Perch on iTunes. About our sponsor: IIeX North America is on April 23rd-25th in Austin, TX! Brought to you by GreenBook, this event is all about new ideas, new approaches and new connections in market research and insights. Join the brightest and boldest minds in market research, all under one roof. Register with the promo code LITTLEBIRD to save 20%! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denton Texas started out as a college town and we believe this is how Denton hangs onto its cool vibe, awesome people and fun places in Denton You Gotta Check Out This Fall. Many Dallasites spend hours to travel to Austin for that same college town, cool vibe. Or weird vibe, hence the slogan, Keep Austin Weird. But we don’t have to trek down I-35 anymore spending 5 hours or more in bumper to bumper traffic because we have that cool vibe, culture and art scene right here on the tip of the metroplex ➡️ and its all here in our town of Denton. 9 Fun Places in Denton You Gotta Check Out This Fall https://wearedallasfortworth.com/featured/fun-places-denton/ Thanks to our Content Partner: http://cogburnsheatingandair.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dfw/support

What do we mean when we say, “Keep Austin Weird?” Is Austin really the Live Music Capital of the World? What does the mythology of Austin sound like? How can the story of jazz teach us to appreciate the various layers of meaning and significance of where we live, every day? In knowing our cultural […]

What do we mean when we say, “Keep Austin Weird?” Is Austin really the Live Music Capital of the World? What does the mythology of Austin sound like? How can the story of jazz teach us to appreciate the various layers of meaning and significance of where we live, every day? In knowing our cultural...

In part two of our series on Rhetorics of Place, Alex and Calvin squeeze into a 5x5 sound booth (reminiscent of a $1,000/month+ studio apartment, or perhaps one floor of a Tiny Home, in a gentrifying Pittsburgh neighborhood) with CMU Master's Candidate in Literary and Cultural Studies Scott Reiss to talk about the politics of urban development. We map out some of the different social, economic, and political factors in gentrification, and how these are specifically playing out in the city of Pittsburgh. We also discuss how the frontier metaphor is used by developers and in the news as a way of justifying the influx of "urban pioneers" to impoverished neighborhoods. Finally, we conclude with some thoughts on different actions that can be taken at a local level to resist gentrification and/or make redevelopment policies that bring wealth to impoverished communities without displacing their residents.Cover image: A “tiny home” designed and sold in the neighborhood of Garfield by Eve Picker, developer and landlord of the East Liberty “Last Billboard” space discussed on our previous episode. Post image: “Keep Pittsburgh Shitty” bumper sticker spotted by a user on the r/pittsburgh subreddit (t-shirt here).Works, Concepts, and News Items Cited in this Episode:Dionne Jr, E. J., Ornstein, N. J., & Mann, T. E. (2017). One Nation After Trump: A Guide for the Perplexed, the Disillusioned, the Desperate, and the Not-yet Deported. St. Martin's Press.Edbauer, J. (2005). Unframing models of public distribution: From rhetorical situation to rhetorical ecologies. Rhetoric Society Quarterly, 35(4), 5-24. [Discusses how the slogan “Keep Austin Weird” was appropriated by developers in Austin.]“Future of Manufacturing To Rise Within Abandoned Steel Mill.” [CMU website article describing the university's new development in Hazelwood.]Glass, R. L. (1964). London: aspects of change (Vol. 3). MacGibbon & Kee. [Coins the term “gentrification.”]Harvey, D. (2008). “The right to the city.” The City Reader, 6, 23-40.Kelly, M. & McKinley, S. (2015). “7 Paths to Development That Bring Neighborhoods Wealth, Not Gentrification.” yes! Magazine.Moore, D. (5/8/2018) “Secrecy surrounding Amazon HQ2 bid will help Pittsburgh win, Allegheny Conference CEO says.” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.Smith, N. (1996). “‘Class struggle on Avenue B': The lower east side as wild wild west.” The New Urban Frontier. New York, NY: Routledge, 3-27.St-Esprit, M. (5/8/2018). “As Bloomfield weighs new development, residents seek to prioritize affordable housing.” Public Source. [Note for Pittsburghers: “The BDC will hold another public meeting regarding affordable housing options in the community at 6:30 p.m. May 24 in the West Penn School of Nursing auditorium.”]

President Trump blocks out science James Webb Space Telescope to peer back even closer to the Big Bang Cleaning products, pesticides, paints and personal products a major source of urban air pollution Ancient city discovered in Central America Deep Water Horizon spill killed more than one thousand marine mammals Widespread change to come with autonomous vehicles Why people deny scientific findings

Ein schräger Fleck, bunt und lässig, Ziel für Startups wie für die internationale Musikszene - das ist die Millionenstadt Austin in Texas. Eine Reportage von ARD-Korrespondentin Martina Buttler.

Your Guide for Uncovering Hidden Gems in Austin's Backyard Meagan Fritts may not have been born in Texas but as the saying goes, "she got here as fast as she could." Graduating from the University of Arkansas amidst “The Great Recession,” Fritts found herself looking for employment anywhere and everywhere. She moved to Austin sight unseen and followed that up by answering an internet ad that read “Do you want to get paid to travel?” The rest of the story can be told through a series of passport stamps. A self-proclaimed "professional gypsy," Meagan worked as a tour director for five years, spending as many as 200 days a year leading group tours through six different countries. After she tired of living out of a suitcase, Fritts decided to return to Austin, where she founded a local sightseeing company - Access ATX Tours. In addition to being a full-time business owner and operator, she is an Austin Community College adjunct professor, teaching students about the tourism industry and the importance of travel.   In this episode we dive into Meagan's love for travel, something she believes breeds understanding of others. We talk about the importance of community, relationships and supporting local businesses. We retrace the origin of the iconic phrase "Keep Austin Weird." And she teaches this life-long Austin resident a thing or two about finding gems that are often hidden in one's own backyard.  Interview Post & Transcript: http://www.voicesofimpact.com/meagan-fritts/

Design your home yourself? Or hire a pro? And what’s the difference between a designer, a decorator, and a stylist anyway? On this episode, Kirsten and Graham chat with Interior Designer Terra Mimikakis about all what it’s like to work with a professional. We talk about trends in design and how Graham & Kirsten both have what they would call “traditional taste” but worry they may sometimes look outdated! We discuss how things like wall coverings, crazy paints, or unique pillows are easy to change out after a few years and can freshen up a room, keeping it from looking stale. However, more expensive pieces like furniture should be timeless. We talk about what happens when a designer and a client don’t agree on what looks good! Terra explains how examining things on paper and in drawings to really see the ideas visually before committing with real dollars can usually prevent mistakes and disagreements. But sometimes, in the end, it comes down to finding the designer who you mesh with style-wise before the project even begins! We also learn that Terra lives in a very cool part of town, very close to the airport. (Yes, we hear about five planes land and take off in our interview!) If you want to see some beautiful interiors that will make your mouth water, be sure to visit Terra’s website  Terra Mimikakis Designs! We also discuss Graham and Kirsten’s exciting weekend trips (sans kiddos!) Graham and her husband went to Austin, Texas with friends for a 40th Birthday. They did their part to “Keep Austin Weird” by visiting the “Cathedral of Junk!” Meanwhile, Kirsten tagged along with her husband on a business trip to Florida. While he was working, Kirsten stayed busy scoping out great places for Graham & Kirsten’s future “Golden Girls” style retirement! Palm Trees + Pink Walls = Kirsten’s favorite! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 41 of the SWP

“Keep Austin Weird.” The phrase is printed on T-shirts, bumper stickers, posters; it’s part of Austin’s national reputation. But, it seems that for every pocket of weird, there’s a new corporate chain from California moving in.

“Keep Austin Weird.” The phrase is printed on T-shirts, bumper stickers, posters; it’s part of Austin’s national reputation. But, it seems that for every pocket of weird, there’s a new corporate chain from California moving in.

“Keep Austin Weird.” The phrase is printed on T-shirts, bumper stickers, posters; it’s part of Austin’s national reputation. But, it seems that for every pocket of weird, there’s a new corporate chain from California moving in.

For over 33 years Aralyn Hughes has been an icon in Austin helping to keep the city as bright, colorful, and unique as she is. You may have seen Aralyn driving her bright pink pig-themed art car around town with her pet pot bellied pig in tow or witnessed in giant letters, “Keep Austin Weird,” on the side of her house just off of Enfield and MoPac. Aralyn has appeared on numerous television shows on the local and national level as an ambassador of what makes Austin such a great place to live. Aralyn is one of Austin's favorite “Keep Austin Weird” characters, featured on HGTV, Discovery Channel, both national and local CBS networks, various radio stations, and local venues like Zachary Scott Theater. She is co-author of IN THE WEST, one of the longest running monologue shows in Austin, which also played the Kennedy Center and was later adapted into the movie DEEP IN THE HEART. Aralyn became a performance artist, storyteller and non fiction monologist in her sixties.  She performed eight original pieces in her series “Aralyn's Home Economics” and was then accepted to perform her newest show in NYC at the International Solo Theater Fetival in Nov 2013. Aralyn recently completed her first book, an anthology about child-free women who came of age in the 1960s. KID ME NOT features stories of women who made the decision to not have children.  They were the first generation of women to have truly had a choice, due to the advent of the birth control pill. Aralyn Hughes will be joining us live in our Austin studio! Singer/songwriter, Lauren Silva will be calling in and talking about her music and playing in SXSW which ends today! Laura Gelezunas is back to report in from the retirement paradise south of the border, Puerto Vallarta! AND Caring for the Caregiver!  

  For over 33 years Aralyn Hughes has been an icon in Austin helping to keep the city as bright, colorful, and unique as she is. You may have seen Aralyn driving her bright pink pig-themed art car around town with her pet pot bellied pig in tow or witnessed in giant letters, “Keep Austin Weird,” on the side of her house just off of Enfield and MoPac. Aralyn has appeared on numerous television shows on the local and national level as an ambassador of what makes Austin such a great place to live. Aralyn is one of Austin's favorite “Keep Austin Weird” characters, featured on HGTV, Discovery Channel, both national and local CBS networks, various radio stations, and local venues like Zachary Scott Theater. She is co-author of IN THE WEST, one of the longest running monologue shows in Austin, which also played the Kennedy Center and was later adapted into the movie DEEP IN THE HEART. Aralyn became a performance artist, storyteller and non fiction monologist in her sixties.  She performed eight original pieces in her series “Aralyn's Home Economics” and was then accepted to perform her newest show in NYC at the International Solo Theater Fetival in Nov 2013. Aralyn recently completed her first book, an anthology about child-free women who came of age in the 1960s. KID ME NOT features stories of women who made the decision to not have children.  They were the first generation of women to have truly had a choice, due to the advent of the birth control pill. Aralyn Hughes will be joining us live in our Austin studio! Singer/songwriter, Lauren Silva will be calling in and talking about her music and playing in SXSW which ends today! Laura Gelezunas is back to report in from the retirement paradise south of the border, Puerto Vallarta! AND Caring for the Caregiver!  

Trio Holiday Mountain, a self-described "dance psych pop workout," has been defying genres since forming in Berklee in 2011. Composed of alumni Laura Patiño '12 (vocals, synthesizers), former Five-Week Summer Performance Program student Zander Kagle (drums, electronic percussion), and Bradley Will '09 (synthesizers, electric bass, vocals), the Austin transplants were recently featured in Spin magazine, which streamed their new E.P., You Be You, Part One, calling it an "all-encompassing pop record that sounds like a mutant fusion of Deee-Lite, of Montreal, and Brazilian Girls." Currently on tour in support of its new release, Holiday Mountain is playing Cafe 939 on May 16, 2015, and can be seen at clubs and festivals throughout North America this year, including Keep Austin Weird and Utopia Fest VII in Texas.

Sunni Brown is the leader of a global campaign for literacy called the The Doodle Revolution. In this episode, she talks to us all about the journey that led her to leading this revolution, and how we can make sense of the world by doodling. Overcoming a challenging childhood environment Learning to love and nurture your creative skillsA life and career made of punctuated equilibriumThe evolution of following your bliss as a career Discovering where you thrive and where you don'tWhy we need people who don't take risks The benefits of collecting a paycheck we ignoreEarly foundations for the info-doodle revolution Recognizing the moment when you're calling appearsIncreasing the odds of finding your element Learning to remember the beginner's mind Creating info-doodles to make sense of the world Why your doodles don't have to be beautifulInsights that get revealed through the doodling process Sunni Brown was named one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business” and one of the “10 Most Creative People on Twitter” by Fast Company. She is founder of a creative consultancy, an international speaker, the co-author of Gamestorming, and the leader of a global campaign for visual literacy called The Doodle Revolution. Her TED Talk on doodling has drawn more than a million views on TED.com. She lives in Keep Austin Weird, Texas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gretchen and Tabitha are back with another Texas tale, and this case is certainly living up to the city's mantra: “Keep Austin Weird.” However, the story begins with a gravel racing competition in the tiny nearby town of Hico. “Kind of sounds like hymen. Not a good name for a town. I don't know why my brain is like that…” – Gretchen (7:38)Dartmouth graduate, engineer, and biker Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson absolutely loved the cycling scene, so when she heard about this competition in Hico, she had to go. She knew many people in the biking community, of course, but it was no surprise that fellow cyclist and previous romantic interest Colin Strickland was there as well. Their short-lived fling was nothing out of the ordinary... Until she began to receive calls from an unknown number telling her to stay away from Colin.Colin's girlfriend, Kailtin Armstrong, had strong feelings about Colin's little romance with Mo, so she became the prime suspect after poor Mo was found dead in her friend's Austin home following an evening with Colin on May 11, 2022. And after incriminating evidence was found relating Kaitlin to the crime, she fled to Costa Rica…“Kaitlin… That is so predictable! That's where all those types of tapestry-hanging people go on vacation!” – Gretchen (32:46) The case is still awaiting trial, so hopefully Gretchen and Tabitha will have an update for you in 2023! In This Episode(0:48) Gretch and Tab gab about holiday germs, the Casey Anthony case, and HWTC content on YouTube(4:25) Introducing this week's case(15:00) Things take a turn after her and Colin's short-lived fling(21:58) May 11th Murder Mystery (25:34) The investigation ensues (31:43) Kaitlin Armstrong runs(36:53) Back in the U.S., Kaitlin awaits trial (42:00) If you're feeling up to it, leave us a review!Resources & LinksHWTC ContentWebsite: https://www.housewivesoftruecrime.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/housewivesoftruecrime/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BFNwyu4KhFpSGdQXS6PzwTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeThis Week's Promotions:https://higherdose.com/ – Use promo code “Clink”https://armoire.style/refer/clink/ – Get up to 50% off your first monthSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/housewives-of-true-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy