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Extraordinary Neighbors Episodes

Interesting people with remarkable stories, unusual experiences, unique careers, or inspiring life journeys—whether famous or not.
Ep.227 Instead of Complaining...(Carrie Napiorkowski Great Neighbor and  Community Advocate)
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...
Ep.224 Who Will Take Care Of My People? (Aimee Yowell-Brave, Proactive, Family-First Fighter)
April 14, 2026

Ep.224 Who Will Take Care Of My People? (Aimee Yowell-Brave, Proactive, Family-First Fighter)

Guest: Aimee Yowell is a seasoned hairstylist, proud military mom, and the kind of woman who can hold your secrets, your hand, and a pair of scissors all at the same time. A self-proclaimed “hair nerd” at Salon Mystique , she...
Ep.214 I feel Like An American (Alex Strenger-Podcast Host, Entertainer, Pedicab Owner)
Feb. 3, 2026

Ep.214 I feel Like An American (Alex Strenger-Podcast Host, Entertainer, Pedicab Owner)

Guest: Alex Strenger is a pedicab driver and entertainer based in Austin, Texas who’s carved out a niche as a local provocateur and personality — think equal parts Austin street performer, municipal troll, and self‑styled com...
Ep.209 The Power of Will (Will Allen-Inspiring Adaptive Athlete)
Dec. 30, 2025

Ep.209 The Power of Will (Will Allen-Inspiring Adaptive Athlete)

Monologue: Drone Cops Raise Massive Funds Online Trolls Suck AI Vending Machine Experiment Goes AWOL Burnt Toast Theory Guest: At just 14, Will Allen has already lived a life that’s reshaped how people see strength. After a 2...
Ep.204 The Future Starts Here! (Jack McClure-Student Council President DSISD and the Future of The USA)
Nov. 25, 2025

Ep.204 The Future Starts Here! (Jack McClure-Student Council President DSISD and the Future of The USA)

Monologue: World Travelers December Challenge! Epic City Update 50 Years of Debt? Guest: Jack McClure is a Dripping Springs High School senior known for his leadership, drive, and commitment to making a positive impact. As St...
Ep.202 Controlled Chaos and a Whole Lotta Kids (Kimberly Lloyd and Kim Yancey-Foster Moms)
Nov. 11, 2025

Ep.202 Controlled Chaos and a Whole Lotta Kids (Kimberly Lloyd and Kim Yancey-Foster Moms)

Monologue: Central Texas Youth Ballet Marathon Cheaters! Maywald Christmas Display Ends Save The Date For Narcissists Christmas on Mercer Guest: Today we’re joined by Kimberly Lloyd and Kim Yancey — two Dripping Springs moms ...
Ep.195 Home Is Where The Heart Is (Chris Kelker-Newlan of HOMETOWN MISSIONS)
Sept. 23, 2025

Ep.195 Home Is Where The Heart Is (Chris Kelker-Newlan of HOMETOWN MISSIONS)

Monologue: Charlie Kirk Hometown Missions Guest: Chris Kelker-Newlan is the Operations Manager at Hometown Missions in Dripping Springs , where he has served since May 2022 as the organization’s first full-time employee. Afte...
Ep.194 Jim Scarpulla (34 Year Airline Pilot)
Sept. 16, 2025

Ep.194 Jim Scarpulla (34 Year Airline Pilot)

Monologue: Austin Logo Flub DSE Shreds The Tavern is Haunted Trash Robots Jim Scarpulla spent 34 years in the cockpit, logging over 26,000 flight hours across seven different aircraft while flying all over the world. Despite ...
Ep.190 The Road To GOLD (Izzy Crew and Saul Mendoza- Para-athletes)
Aug. 19, 2025

Ep.190 The Road To GOLD (Izzy Crew and Saul Mendoza- Para-athletes)

Monologue: Sexy or Not? Breast Milk Ice Cream $25K Checks for Flood Victims Gerrymandering or Just Leading? Paralympics History and Facts Guests: At just 15, Izzy Crew is making history as Dripping Springs High School’s first...
Ep.189 Sunshine and Rainbows (Kristen Currie-KXAN Meteorlogist)
Aug. 12, 2025

Ep.189 Sunshine and Rainbows (Kristen Currie-KXAN Meteorlogist)

Monologue: Steve and Michelle Have Great Genes Airplane Yucks Presidential Physical Fitness Test Is Back Trapped Water Guest: Kristen Currie , a California native with a big heart, is the morning meteorologist at KXAN in Aust...
Ep.186 From Boys to Men (Steve Fournier Executive Director Burke Center for Youth)
July 22, 2025

Ep.186 From Boys to Men (Steve Fournier Executive Director Burke Center for Youth)

Monologue: Oregon Coast Trail Trip Fireworks and FIX THE ROADS Please! Shout Outs No Paper Plates History of Burke Center for Youth Guest: Steve Fournier, a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, has led the Burke Center ...
Ep.185 The Needs Broker (Renee Harper-Project Connect and Relic Revival Estate Sales)
July 15, 2025

Ep.185 The Needs Broker (Renee Harper-Project Connect and Relic Revival Estate Sales)

Monologue: Tragedy and Community in Texas Guest: Renee Harper has a deep love for community, sustainability, and her conscious living shines through everything she does. As the owner of an estate sale company, she witnesses f...
Ep.184 Feel Like Living On A Cruise Ship (Marilynn Bell of Jovie Belterra and Special Guest Larry Mallett)
July 8, 2025

Ep.184 Feel Like Living On A Cruise Ship (Marilynn Bell of Jovie Belterra and Special Guest Larry Mallett)

Monologue: DOJ closes Epic City investigation. Make Texas Healthy Again Bezos and Pre-Nups Re-Commerce Economy Benefits of a 55+ Active Community Guest: Marilyn Bell is the warm and joyful Community Manager of Jovie Belterra ...
Ep.183 Thank You For Your Service (Celena Spry-Air Force Vet and Security Clearance Company Owner)
July 1, 2025

Ep.183 Thank You For Your Service (Celena Spry-Air Force Vet and Security Clearance Company Owner)

Monologue: Governor Abbott Veto Phones Outlawed In TX Schools Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Drone 4th of July Guest: Celena Spry is an Air Force veteran, proud patriot, and passionate small business owner in Dripping Springs. Wi...
Ep.179 Bind Us, Not Divide Us (Juana Searcy)
June 3, 2025

Ep.179 Bind Us, Not Divide Us (Juana Searcy)

Monologue: Michelle Whistle BottomMETA ScamsSay Goodbye To The PennySummer Pool SafetyGuest: Juana Searcy is a Dripping Springs resident and native of the Houston area who owns Plumb Projects, a trusted local contracting company. She is also the founder of Pride of Dripping Springs, an initiative d…
Ep.178 Don't Stand In The Doorway (Chad Lawson-Green Beret/Special Operations)
May 27, 2025

Ep.178 Don't Stand In The Doorway (Chad Lawson-Green Beret/Special Operations)

Monologue: Splooting EverywhereDSISD End of School Year RetirementsGuest: Chad Lawson is a former Green Beret and Ranger-certified U.S. Army veteran who spent the final seven years of his distinguished military career in special operations as part of a Special Missions Unit. He reported for boot ca…
Ep.172 Life is Short, Drink the Bourbon (Patrick Fortner-Red Mike Messages)
April 15, 2025

Ep.172 Life is Short, Drink the Bourbon (Patrick Fortner-Red Mike Messages)

Monologue: Pimeyes Tren De Aragua Microplastics Everywhere! Real Bathrooms at Founder's Day Billionaires In Austin Guest: Patrick Fortner is the voice behind Red Mike Messages , a series of straightforward leadership reflecti...
Ep.169 A Texan From Louisiana (Morgan Slaughter)
March 25, 2025

Ep.169 A Texan From Louisiana (Morgan Slaughter)

Monologue: Daylight Savings Time Sucks Fired Wine Adam Carolla Hates Realtors Gnomes in Utah Alpha School in Austin Social Security Changes Guest: From Christmas Town to Wedding Town. Hailing from the enchanting Christmas tow...
Ep.168 No Quit In Him (Willem Visser-Amanzi Events)
March 18, 2025

Ep.168 No Quit In Him (Willem Visser-Amanzi Events)

Monologue: PSA-Don't Eat The Peanuts Dripping Happenings Don't Lose Your Homestead SW Airlines Does It Again Line-Standers SXSW First Week Wrap Guest: Willem Visser is the Founder and CEO of Amanzi Party Rentals , a Texas-bas...
Ep.157 Ep.157 Pitcher Nerds (Cooper Rummel- Baseball Phenom)
Dec. 31, 2024

Ep.157 Ep.157 Pitcher Nerds (Cooper Rummel- Baseball Phenom)

Monologue: 2024 is a WRAP Top Dripping News in 2024 Personal End of Year Wishes Guest: Cooper Rummell, a standout baseball talent from Dripping Springs, Texas, made headlines when he signed with the University of Texas as a h...
Ep.154 With a Twist (Sydney Smith-Hays County's Favorite Daughter)
Dec. 10, 2024

Ep.154 With a Twist (Sydney Smith-Hays County's Favorite Daughter)

Monologue: Fighter Jets and Flying Saucers AZ Property Tax Revolt Body Parts and Trouble Returns Are a Pain in the Ass Stop Saying "Good Luck"! Guest: Sydney Smith, born in South Carolina, raised in Tampa, and thriving in Dri...
Ep.152 Drippin's Closest Cousin (Shelby Eckols and Mark Rutledge of the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society)
Nov. 26, 2024

Ep.152 Drippin's Closest Cousin (Shelby Eckols and Mark Rutledge of the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society)

Send us a text Monologue: Thankful For??? Aliens in the Water Singles Meeting #IRL Turkey Trots Everywhere Guests: Mark Rutledge and Shelby Eckols are key figures in the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society, dedicated to...
Ep.146 People Over Party (Anthony Hipolito-Candidate for Hays County Sheriff)
Oct. 15, 2024

Ep.146 People Over Party (Anthony Hipolito-Candidate for Hays County Sheriff)

Send us a text Monologue: Hurricane Milton Under Insured Issues Motorcycle Faux Pas Hardest Working States Guest: Anthony Hipolito , born in Austin, Texas, moved to Hays County in 1985 and graduated from Jack C. Hays High Sch...
Ep.145 Long Arm Of The Law (Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler)
Oct. 8, 2024

Ep.145 Long Arm Of The Law (Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler)

Send us a text Monologue: Barton Creek AC Comes Through Water Logged Cars Sold Across US Airplane GPS Hacking On The Rise Lithium Battery Fires AI Takes On The Podcast Guest: Sheriff Gary Cutler was elected in November 2010 a...
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