What Makes Austin Weird

Episode 28. Deanna Dahl // Amber Westerman

With Deanna Dahl from the Pug Rescue of Austin talking about pugs, getting involved in your community, and dog parks. Music by Amber Westerman.

Episode 27. Ryan Robinson // Jess James

Episode 27 breakfast tacos with Ryan Robinson, artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Mushroom Cowboy and the Morning Spin, talking about her creative projects, saying yes

Episode 26. David Ansel // Paprika

With David Ansel, founder of Soup Peddler, talking about Barton Springs, the value of community, and the origins of Soup Peddler. Music by Paprika.

Episode 25. Conner Stephens // Warren Hood

With Conner Stephens, musician and Cultural Liaison for Allen's Boots, talking about Allen's, writing music, compassion, and picking out some boots. Music by Wa

Episode 24. Mitch Baranowski // Conner Stephens

With Mitch Baranowski, author of the book Austin's Music Scene, talking about music, beer, and great advice from Monte Warden. Music by Conner Stephens.

Episode 23. Gordy Quist // Band of Heathens

With Gordy Quist from the Band of Heathens talking about their new album, Country Sides, keeping an independent spirit, stories from the BoH journey, goofy dinner parties

Episode 22. Peter Rushford // Water and Rust

With Peter Rushford, founder and CEO of Shār Snacks, talking about making extraordinary versions of ordinary things, enjoying the day, the collaborative and supportive cu

Episode 21. Adam Schragin // Joseph Terrell

With writer Adam Schragin talking about the downfall of print journalism, salsa, and the importance of standing up for due process in the United States. Music by Joseph T

Episode 20. Clayton Aynesworth and Alon Kay // Kelley Mickwee

With Clayton Aynesworth and Alon Kay, from Castle Hill Fitness, talking about community, running a gym during the pandemic, sustainable systems, and some of the workout c

Episode 19. Mary Kelley // The Somebodies

With Mary Kelley from Fleetwood's, the "Rock-n-Roll Wedding Chapel" in Asheville, North Carolina and proud supporter of the Keep Asheville Weird movement, talking ab

Episode 18. Guy Forsyth // Guy Forsyth

With musician Guy Forsyth talking about writing music, being big in the Netherlands, and playing at Antone's. Music by Guy Forsyth.

Episode 17. Dr. Robert Mace // Ghostowne

With Dr. Robert Mace, Executive Director of the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, talking about music, water conservation, and tacos. Music by Ghostowne.

Episode 16. Terry Currier // Monica Valli

With Terry Currier, owner of the iconic record store Music Millennium in Portland, Oregon, and originator of the phrase "Keep Portland Weird", talking about music venues,

Episode 15. Evan Parks // Chili Cold Blood (Part 2)

Part 2 with Evan Parks from the Writer's League of Texas talking about Writer's League of Texas events, pantser writers vs. planner writers, and telling stories

Episode 14. Evan Parks // Chili Cold Blood (Part 1)

With Evan Parks from the Writer's League of Texas talking about Ernest Cline's DeLorean, Queso, and Bess Whitehead Scott. Music by Chili Cold Blood.

Episode 13. Kristell Jean Aguilar // Isabella Acosta

With entrepreneur, food blogger, fashion blogger, actress, and model Kristell Jean Aguilar, talking about entrepreneurship, working with Brad Pitt, and Christmas. Music b

Episode 12. On the road (Coronado, CA) Osvaldo Mendoza // Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra

From Coronado, CA with Osvaldo Mendoza, Founder and Conductor of the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra, talking about nature, tacos, and composing music. Music by the Coron

Episode 11. Nick Courtright // Bob Schneider

With Nick Courtright, founder of Atmosphere Press, talking about writing, the golden-cheeked warbler, and Willie Nelson. Music by Bob Schneider.

Episode 10. Johnathan Hall // Shad Blair

With Johnathan Hall, Bar Manager at Ranch 616, talking about ranch water, unique Austin institutions, and how to be a good bar patron. Music by Shad Blair.

Episode 9. Colleen Dieter // Darren Hoff and the Hard Times

With Colleen Dieter from ATX Gardens and the ATX Gardens Podcast talking about gardening, Thanksgiving, and tacos. Music by Darren Hoff and the Hard Times.