Mallett and Michelle Podcast
Based in Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis invite you into their world of engaging conversations with guests who bring fresh ideas, humor, and wisdom to the table. They dive into everything from life’s absurdities to community quirks, adding their signature twist of small-town charm and bold candor. Think of them as the funny neighbors with the best stories, the ones who always tell it like it is. With a healthy dose of Hill Country spirit, they explore local gossip and topics that connect us all—proving you don’t need to be famous to be extraordinary; you just need a microphone and the courage to share your voice. Every episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and connection, making this podcast one you won’t want to miss! New episodes weekly!
Mallett and Michelle Podcast
Based in Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis invite you into their world of engaging conversations with guests who bring fresh ideas, humor, and wisdom to the table. They dive into everything from life’s absurdities to community quirks, adding their signature twist of small-town charm and bold candor. Think of them as the funny neighbors with the best stories, the ones who always tell it like it is. With a healthy dose of Hill Country spirit, they explore local gossip and topics that connect us all—proving you don’t need to be famous to be extraordinary; you just need a microphone and the courage to share your voice. Every episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and connection, making this podcast one you won’t want to miss!
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April 28, 2026
Ep.226 The Dymanic Duo (Susan Kimball and Eustacio Lara-DS Chamber of Commerce)
Guests: President Susan Kimball and Board Chair Eustacio Lara are two of the driving forces behind the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce —and if you think that just means ribbon cuttings and name tags, think again. Between...
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May 5, 2026
Ep.227 Instead of Complaining...(Carrie Napiorkowski Great Neighbor and Community Advocate)
Guest: Carrie Napiorkowski is a Dripping Springs local who doesn’t just live in the Hill Country, she fights for it. She’s a licensed aesthetic educator with a long track record in the skincare world, but around here, she’s j...
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May 19, 2026
Ep.229 And...We're Rolling! (Mike Morgan and Pat Manske of The Zone Recording Studio)
Guests: Mike Morgan and Pat Manske are two guys who’ve spent the last 30 years helping shape the soundtrack of the Texas Hill Country. The Zone Recording Studio founder Mike Morgan and partner Pat Manske aren’t just studio ow...
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May 26, 2026
Ep.230 Speak Softly And Carry A Big Stick (Hunter Dolinger-Black Slate Construction/Roofing)
Guest: Hunter Dolinger of Black Slate Roofing and Black Slate Construction is the kind of guy who can talk roofing, construction, and coast fishing with equal intensity and probably judge your gutters before he even rings the...
Feb. 17, 2026
Ep.216 You Don't Have To Suffer- (Gretchen Palmer-Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner)
Guest: 🎙️ Gretchen Palmer, Ascension Seton OBGYN Gretchen Palmer cuts through the noise around women’s health with clarity, compassion, and zero fluff. As a provider with Ascension Seton OBGYN, she tackles the stuff people wh...
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June 23, 2026
Ep.234 It's A Beautiful Day To Be Alive (ABOVE THE LAW Band Members Quiesean Wilson and Michael Lawsage)
Guests: Quiesean Wilson is the powerhouse lead vocalist of Above the Law, known for his incredible versatility, stage presence, and ability to connect with audiences. Whether he's singing rock, country, or R&B, Quiesean bring...
June 16, 2026
Ep.233 AI Is Thirsty! (Gary Hargraves-Author of AI Shock and Technology Consultant)
Guest:Gary Hargraves is a technology consultant, business leader, and author of the book AI Shock: How Artificial Intelligence Touches Everything. With more than 25 years of experience in technology and infrastructure, Gary brings a practical perspective to the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. His book explores how AI is transforming business, society, energy, communications, and everyday life—and why its impact reaches far beyond computers and software. Today, we'll talk wit
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June 16, 2026
Ep.233 AI Is Thirsty! (Gary Hargraves-Author of AI Shock and Technology Consultant)
Guest: Gary Hargraves is a technology consultant, business leader, and author of the book AI Shock: How Artificial Intelligence Touches Everything. With more than 25 years of experience in technology and infrastructure, Gary ...
June 9, 2026
Ep.232 Heads In Beds (Pam King-Tourism Manager for City of Dripping Springs)
Guest:Pam King serves as Tourism Manager for Destination Dripping Springs, the tourism department of the City of Dripping Springs. In her role, she helps showcase everything that makes Dripping Springs special—from its rich history and vibrant arts scene to its wineries, breweries, live music, outdoor recreation, and reputation as the Wedding Capital of Texas. She also plays a key role in community initiatives and events that attract visitors while celebrating the unique character of the Texas
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June 9, 2026
Ep.232 Heads In Beds (Pam King-Tourism Manager for City of Dripping Springs)
Guest: Pam King serves as Tourism Manager for Destination Dripping Springs, the tourism department of the City of Dripping Springs . In her role, she helps showcase everything that makes Dripping Springs special—from its rich...
June 2, 2026
Ep.231 The Court Of The People (Joseph Jamieson-Candidate-Elect Hays County Precinct 3 JP
Guest:Joseph Jamieson isn’t a career politician—he’s a longtime Wimberley paramedic, business owner, and community guy who’s spent years showing up when people needed help most. Now, as Candidate-Elect for Hays County Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace, he’s bringing that same calm-under-pressure approach to public service. A Wimberley native and graduate of Wimberley High School, Joseph has deep roots in the community and a reputation for practical leadership, fairness, and common sense. Whether
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June 2, 2026
Ep.231 The Court Of The People (Joseph Jamieson-Candidate-Elect Hays County Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace)
Guest: Joseph Jamieson isn’t a career politician—he’s a longtime Wimberley paramedic, business owner, and community guy who’s spent years showing up when people needed help most. Now, as Candidate-Elect for Hays County Precin...
230
May 26, 2026
Ep.230 Speak Softly And Carry A Big Stick (Hunter Dolinger-Black Slate Construction/Roofing)
Guest: Hunter Dolinger of Black Slate Roofing and Black Slate Construction is the kind of guy who can talk roofing, construction, and coast fishing with equal intensity and probably judge your gutters before he even rings the...
May 26, 2026
Ep.230 Speak Softly And Carry A Big Stick (Hunter Dolinger-Black Slate Construction/Roofing)
Guest:Hunter Dolinger of Black Slate Roofing and Black Slate Construction is the kind of guy who can talk roofing, construction, and coast fishing with equal intensity and probably judge your gutters before he even rings the doorbell. A Texas outdoorsman through and through, he’s built a reputation for helping homeowners navigate storms, repairs, and construction chaos without the smoke-and-mirrors nonsense people expect from the industry. When he’s not climbing roofs or managing projects, the
May 19, 2026
Ep.229 And...We're Rolling! (Mike Morgan and Pat Manske of The Zone Recording Studio)
Guests:Mike Morgan and Pat Manske are two guys who’ve spent the last 30 years helping shape the soundtrack of the Texas Hill Country. The Zone Recording Studio founder Mike Morgan and partner Pat Manske aren’t just studio owners-they’re part of the musical DNA of Dripping Springs itself. From legendary Texas artists to up-and-coming songwriters, The Zone has become the kind of place where great music gets made without the ego and nonsense. Just talent, grit, and a whole lot of late nights.T
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May 19, 2026
Ep.229 And...We're Rolling! (Mike Morgan and Pat Manske of The Zone Recording Studio)
Guests: Mike Morgan and Pat Manske are two guys who’ve spent the last 30 years helping shape the soundtrack of the Texas Hill Country. The Zone Recording Studio founder Mike Morgan and partner Pat Manske aren’t just studio ow...
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May 12, 2026
Ep.228 When You Raise Your Right Hand (Robert Parker II-Commander VFW POST 2933)
SPECIAL GUEST HOST CARLISLE KENNEDY FILLS IN FOR MICHELLE Guest: Today’s guest is Robert Parker II, Commander of VFW Post 2933 in Dripping Springs — a guy who went from growing up on a tiny island in Maine and commercial fish...
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Sept. 15, 2025
Almost 200 Episodes In!
What started as a fun project in January of 2021 quickly became a labor of love and a local phenomenon in Dripping Springs, TX. The Mallett and Michelle Podcast will surpass 200 Episodes in October this year and the list of guests has been a …
April 5, 2022
Everyone Has An Interesting Story
We started our podcast because we know only a tiny fraction of the experiences the people in our community have lived through. If you sit down with anyone and listen you can learn so much more than the public persona portrayed by people in yo…
March 25, 2022
What I learned PODCASTING
When we decided to do a podcast in October 2021 I didn't know what an audio interface or an RSS feed were. I had no idea what it entailed to create a podcast and quickly learned how to be a host, audio engineer, post production editor and mark…
About the Hosts
Steve Mallett
Owner and Host
Steve Mallett has lived in Dripping Springs since 2003 and has raised three kids in the Dripping Springs School District. He loves his community and believes everyone has a great story to tell. Steve is an avid "aging athlete" and regularly competes in triathlons and running races. Steve is a commissioner on the Historic Preservation Commission of Dripping Springs and is the President of the DRIPPING SPRINGS ELITE REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS. He started the Mallett Integrity Team in 2007 and it quickly became one of the top real estate teams in the Austin area.
Michelle Lewis
Host
Michelle is a 6th generation Texan and resides here in Dripping Springs with her husband Todd. Her three children have all graduated Dripping Springs Tigers. Her oldest, Logan is in Neuro-medicine, middle son Tate is an AST (Rescue Swimmer) in the United States Coast Guard and her youngest daughter, Kendall, is an Esthetician and models professionally. Michelle is also a staff officer in the Coast Guard Auxiliary and a founding member of Dripping Springs Elite Real Estate Professionals.Along with Steve, she Co-hosts Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs Podcast. Listen on every major podcast platform.
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