Arts, Music & Culture Episodes

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 brings an energy that has helped make Above the Law a staple of the Dripping Springs music scene. Michael Lawsage is the founder of Above the Law and has been the band's rhythm and acoustic guitarist since day one. A passionate supporter of the local music scene, Michael has help...

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. Thei...

Guest: Meagan Tubb is a gospel artist whose voice carries both power and purpose, blending heartfelt faith with a sound rooted in tradition but alive with fresh energy. Deeply grounded in her faith and family, Meagan draws inspiration from the people and values that matter most, making her music intensely personal and unmistakably spiritual. Her songs aren’t just performed—they’re lived, shaped by real experiences, conviction, and a calling that runs deeper than the stage. In this episode, Meaga...

Guest: Mindy Laird is the Executive Director of the Dripping Springs Library, and if you think libraries are just quiet rooms full of dusty books and people shooshing you, she’s here to politely prove you wrong. Mindy oversees one of the busiest community hubs in town. Where story time, technology, research, and a surprising amount of local energy all come together under one roof. In a fast-growing Hill Country town, she’s the one making sure the library keeps up with the pace while still keepin...

Guests: Logan Papp and Jackson Bennet bring guitars, grit, and real stories to the mic. Rooted in songwriting and shaped by the road, these two musicians dig into the craft behind the music. Where songs come from, how they evolve, and what it actually takes to keep creating when the lights go down. Expect honest talk about influences, failures, small wins, and the moments that make playing music worth the grind. No polish, no posturing. Just two artists having fun, pulling back the curtain on li...

Guest: Walker Connor is a teenage actor from Dripping Springs, Texas, with big dreams and an even bigger personality. Known to friends as Snacks or Big Snacka, Walker made his feature film debut in You Gotta Believe, starring alongside Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, and Patrick Renna. When he’s not on set, he’s usually talking, snacking, working on model trains, playing football, or restoring his 1934 Model BB Ford truck. The self appointed Mayor of Dripping Springs and future owner of a 1972 F 250,...

Monologue: EPIC CityNational Park InfluencersIs AI Making You Stupid?Growing Older Isn't for Sissy'sNo State Property TaxGuest: Alice Hutchison realized her dream to publish her first book A Rebel Rising at a very young age. Listen to hear more about her plans for a trilogy of Rebel books. She crafts a story of romance, politics, and conflict that you will not want to put down. Based in Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis invite you into their world of engaging conversations wi...

Monologue: Dripping Springs Library Fundraiser Wastewater lawsuit settled for the city of Dripping Springs Made in America? TX Lottery Scandal Murals in Austin Guest: Osten Art was founded in 2010 by Austin Sepulveda. Austin has refined his style and skills to handle even the largest projects. From live painting for Formula 1 and Make-A-Wish foundation to large scale public art murals, he has worked with over 100 clients both commercial and residential to bring their unique style and vision to l...

Monologue: Strava Local Legends Youtube Channel is LIVE Texas Independence Day Retire in Texas or Hawaii? Make Texas Healthy Again Texas Wines Rule Guest: Bonnie Villacampa is the founder of the Texas International Wine Competition, a prestigious event that brings global recognition to exceptional wines while supporting meaningful causes. With a passion for the wine industry, she has created a platform that not only showcases top-tier winemakers but also gives back to the community through chari...

Send us a text Monologue: Our Biggest Fan Cameo AI Granny Toto Toilets Spray Away Deadliest Animals in the US Pink Tote Moment Guest: Jocelyn Myers, a Dripping Springs native with music in her veins, turns her family’s deep Texas roots into stories that sing. As the social media creative force behind her brother Ty Myers’ rising country music career, she blends love, artistry, and a touch of sass to spotlight his journey. Growing up in a household where melodies were as common as morning coffee,...

Monologue: Drunk Disney Historic Tour of Dripping Springs Horny Cicada Invasion Are you an Election Cheater? Exodus and Influx? EMS Week in Dripping Springs Guest: Hal’s #1 international bestselling book that has been translated into 37 languages. Learn how to develop a daily morning ritual (The Miracle Morning) that will enable you to optimize yourself so you can optimize every area of your life. Hal gives an overview of 6 simple habits that will enable you to start every day in a peak mental, ...

Monologue: The Eclipse of a Lifetime Mallett On The Market Real Estate People Leaving City of Austin ETJ Spring Weather and Tornadoes Insurance Companies Using Drones to Spy Guest: Since beginning her art journey in 2016, Jennifer Friedman has felt the desire to create a wide variety of art and styles using different mediums including watercolor, magazine collage, and digital artwork. She loves having the freedom to flow from one medium to another whenever the feeling moves her. She is a self-ta...

Monologue: Rippy's Sold Support Local Businesses Barton Springs Redo Elmo Wants to Know County Clerk Incompetence Why People are Not OK? Chicken Nuggets in Space Guest: Tucker Max has written four New York Times Best Selling books (three that hit #1), which have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. He’s credited with being the originator of the literary genre, “fratire,” and is only the fourth writer (along with Malcolm Gladwell, Brene Brown and Michael Lewis) to have three books on the New Y...

Monologue: 30 Years Ago Today Stanley Cup Craziness Tesla Model WHEEE Contest Cancel Culture Young People Ditching Phones Guest: JP Sears is a YouTuber, comedian, author, speaker, and a curious student of life. His work takes an unapologetic stand for freedom, free speech, and encouraging people to live free from fear. His content has served over 4 million followers and acquired 600 million views. When JP’s not making videos or performing on stage, JP loves to spend time at home with his son in ...

Monologue: HOME Initiative Approved in Austin. Will Texas Secede? Bald Eagles on Lake Austin? Favorite Christmas Movies and Songs. Is "Die Hard" a Christmas Movie? Guest: Ty Myers is a young singer-songwriter based in Dripping Springs, TX; currently being managed and developed by Narvel Blackstock and Starstruck Entertainment in Nashville, TN. Ty grew up just west of Austin as the 6th-generation raised on the family cattle ranch. He has been singing since he could walk and picked up the guitar w...

Monologue: Buh-Bye Taco Ranch! Garbo's Coming to DS Zilker Christmas Tree Lighting (Yes, Christmas Tree!) I-35 Expansion Uproots Many Small Businesses Surprise! FED Announces Possibly Ending Rate Hikes DS is a Film Friendly Certified Community Croc's Cowboy Boots (Yes those Crocs) Guest: Steve Hart is a 39 year veteran of the film and TV industry as a Producer/Director/writer/stunt coordinator and stuntman. He is Executive Producer at Stunt Tales and has a spotless safety record. He is know in H...

Monologue: Red Arena Fall Reins Event 10/28 Home Prices Are Rising...Sort of... Patriotism in 2023 Mira Sol Development-Good for Dripping? Vonlane Luxury Bus Travel Guest: James Fenelon is the paratrooper-turned-author of Four Hours of Fury, the untold story of the American 17th Airborne Division’s combat jump over Germany’s Rhine River in March 1945. His most recent book, Angels Against the Sun, follows the 11th Airborne Division’s campaign through the Pacific and their eventual landing in Japa...

Monologue: * FREEWATER-"free water" * Change of Address Forms Defines Exodus * There Are No Magic California Buyers! * AI Destroys Fast Food Jobs? * Williamson Country Expands into South Korea Guest: When Steve Friedman wrote his memoir, In Search of Courage, he realized that the common thread of introversion, he thought was a curse all his life, was actually a blessing. For years he wore a mask at work and coped with his stress by sacrificing his health and personal relationships. Now he embra...

Monologue: London and Scotland Trip West Highland Way COTA Car Condo's Michelle Gets in Trouble...Again Guest: Logan Papp is a 15 year old local musician that specializes in playing Classic Country, Texas Country and Red Dirt Country. Hailing from Dripping Springs, Logan has been performing all over the Austin and the Hill Country area since he was 8 years old at places like 7A Ranch, the Red, White and Blues on the Falls Festival, Hudson's on Mercer, Founders Day, Dreamland, Krause’s, Clear Spr...

Monologue: Locking People In Their Homes Great British Baking Company Saving Town Lake Tipping in 2023 5 Star Reviews Everywhere Guest: Alan Cohen is voice and on camera actor with a commanding yet relatable quality. He blends his unique style and disciplined preparation to each acting opportunity he earns. Alan uses his broad range and rich vocal characteristics to give authentic and confident performances with humility and an ability to take direction. Alan has voiced light-hearted commercials...

Monologue: Run By The Creek 5K and 10K RE Agents Quitting in Record Numbers Film Studio Opening in San Marcos Electric Car Registration Tax Passes El Nino is Coming! No Auto Inspections in TX? Guest: Christina and Nick Caster own Caster Studios based in Dripping Springs. They produce, direct and market premium film and television projects for major companies and moved from California when they started a family. Christina and Nick are the creators of GUS PLUS US, a new live-action show for kids. ...

Monologue: The Best/Worst States to start a business Most expensive States to run a business Crazy News Stories-Truth or Fiction? How we fall prey to Fake News Michelle takes Steve for a ride! Guest: What is 'smart"news and what does it mean to truly empower women? Confronting these two questions led Jenna Lee Babin to the creation of SmartHER news. In 2004, Jenna scrapped together enough money (and loans) to move from her hometown of San Francisco to New York City to pursue her dream of becomin...

Monologue: $26,133 Per Homeless Person Spent in Austin Battle of Gonzales 20 Best Cities for Families in the US Mike The Headless Chicken Guest: Leslie Rhode is an award winning television journalist with a career spanning more than 20 years in Washington, D.C., Texas and Arkansas. She has been a lead anchor and reporter covering stories of national consequence and local economic impact. Along the way, Leslie interviewed top political leaders including a United States President, Fortune 500...

Monologue: Wealthiest Individuals in Austin How to Trap an Armadillo Angelo Angelou Economic Summit Report Guest: James Fenelon is the paratrooper-turned-author of Four Hours of Fury, the untold story of Operation Varsity, the American 17th Airborne Division’s combat jump over the Rhine River in March 1945. Fenelon’s motivation to write about this massive airdrop originated with his love of history and his time in the military. He served for over a decade and is a graduate of the US Army’s A...