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Extraordinary Neighbors Episodes

Interesting people with remarkable stories, unusual experiences, unique careers, or inspiring life journeys—whether famous or not.
Oct. 17, 2023

Ep.95 The Biggest Voice in Texas (Texas Legend-Marshall Kuykendall)

Monologue: Spirit Animal Tax Free Income! We Support Israel Guest: Marshall Kuykendall is a true Texas original and a classic story teller. Marshall is an author and an amateur historian with a love of Texas history. A descendant of Austin's Old 300 Club, Marshall was born, raised and can still be found wandering around the Texas Hill Country. Hunting, history, range riding and whiskey required. Marshall grew up on the largest ranch in Hays County spanning over 11,000 acres. He shares his love o...
Sept. 26, 2023

Ep.92 Talking Sewer, Roads and Congestion in Dripping Springs (Mayor Bill Foulds)

Monologue: Flo is given a reprieve Hyde Park Grill Shutters We Don't Need No Stinkin' Patches (on Sawyer Ranch Road) Suicide Awareness Month Food, Food, Food Guest: Bill Foulds is the current Mayor of Dripping Springs. Bill has been the Mayor since May of 2020 and has served on the City Council since 2001. We talk about sewer capacity, development, growth, traffic, Events and more going on at the City of Dripping Springs. The Mayor position is a volunteer position and Bill has been a faithful ...
Sept. 5, 2023

Ep.89 Change "Stems" From You (Jennifer Ziegler-STEM cell advocate who has had multiple stem cell treatments) R

Monologue: New Advertiser Day with M. Elliott Studio Austin Attractions Dripping Springs Attractions Don't Feed the Deer! Whole Foods History Guest: Jennifer Ziegler is a founder of Patients for Stem Cells, an advocacy group that is pushing for increased access to therapies in the US. Texas has been a hub for stem cell therapy since then-Gov. Rick Perry was treated for back pain in 2011 and hailed his results.The clinic where Perry was treated, Celltex in Houston, was taking patients’ stem cells...
Aug. 15, 2023

Ep.86 If Not Now, When? (Keenan Smith-Architect, Adjunct Associate Professor at UT and Principal of City Lights Design Alliance)

Monologue: Historic Sites in TX Record Breaking Heat? Safer Community Act Constable Ron Hood retires/Ben Gieselman runs for vacancy In memory of Hailey Hodsden Guest: Keenan E. Smith, AIA is the Founding Principal of City Lights Design Alliance- a multidisciplinary, collaborative, client-oriented design practice in Dripping Springs, Texas. The practice focuses on the thoughtful making and integration of Architecture, Urban Design, and Community Planning at a wide range of scales- from the House ...
July 18, 2023

Ep.82 From The Ashes Came a New Life (Sonia Mussiett of Curated Cottage)

Monologue: 118 Degrees Ain't for Sissies Hill Country Rally for Kids Tesla Comes to Oak Hill Aqua Fest History Downtown Historical Walk in DS Guest: Sonia Mussiett had a long career in Human Resources before a home fire changed her life. She was living in a home in Austin that burned to the ground and the process of buying all new home furniture and decoration made her realize she had a passion for design and decor. The tragedy of a fire led her to open Created Cottage on Mercer Street. She feat...
July 11, 2023

Ep.81 When You Hang Out With Clowns You Become Part of the Circus (Micah Scott shares his journey to sobriety)

Monologue: Heat Tips from Idiots Hot Cars for Kids and Pets Turtle Tips Drug Abuse Pandemic Guest: Micah Scott shares his journey from starting to drink at age fourteen to his current sobriety. The lessons he learned along the way are valuable to everyone. We get a deep insight into how an intelligent and seemingly happy young man can fall into alcohol and drug use. His story is one of hope, struggle, love, and kindness of strangers. This is a powerful episode and one to share with a friend that...
July 4, 2023

Ep.80 He's a FIRECRACKER (Happy 4th of July with Joe Hogge of 12 FOX Brewery)

Monologue: Happy 4th of July Dripping Springs! Fun Facts About 4th of July Military Presidents and Military Facts Brisket University at Pig Pen BBQ Things to do on this 4th of July Guest: Joe Hogge and his wife Stacey are invested in the Dripping Springs community through their ownership of 12 Fox Brewery, Vista West Ranch and The Creek Haus. Joe is a veteran who has served in Bosnia and he wants to honor the men and women who have served. His Buy a Beer For a Veteran and more recently his Fires...
May 23, 2023

Ep.73 Birds, Bees and Cigarette Trees (Marshall Kuykendall-an Original Texan and Rancher's Son)

Monologue: Todd has Officially Put Up with Michelle for 30 Years! Life in 1993-What Was Popular Austin-Everything Old is New Again Keeping Austin Weird Memorial Weekend Facts Guest: Marshall E. Kuykendall is an author rancher broker and Texan. A descendant of Austin's Old 300 Club, Marshall was born, raised and can still be found wandering around the Texas Hill Country. Hunting, history, range riding and whiskey required. Marshall grew up on the largest ranch in Hays County spanning over 11,00...
May 23, 2023

Ep.74 How the Kuykendall Family Came to Texas with The Old 300 in 1825

Marshall carries us through time as we follow him through the journey his family took to arrive in Texas with Stephen F. Austin and the Old 300. The Old 300 were the first US settlers who populated Texas in the early 1800's. Marshall E. Kuykendall is an author rancher broker and Texan. A descendant of Austin's Old 300 Club, Marshall was born, raised and can still be found wandering around the Texas Hill Country. Hunting, history, range riding and whiskey required. Marshall grew up on the largest...
April 4, 2023

Ep.66 A Culture of Winning (Coach Michael Kane-Winningest Coach in DSISD History)

Monologue: Title IV Signed in 1972 Protecting Woman's Sports Weird True Facts-How Many Pro Teams are in Texas Guest: Coach Kane has led his women's Volley Ball Teams to six State Championships. He is a dedicated coach that strives to get the best out of his players. We talk about his coaching philosophy, his coaching style and why he's been so successful. You will learn a lot about how you can run a business, coach a team or just handle challenges and life. We talk about life's defining moments ...
March 28, 2023

Ep.65 There's Something In The Water (Cheryl Hughes-Original Dripping, Hi-Stepper and owner of H2O2U)

Monologue: Remembering Mike Rose Kangaroos on the Loose! Iconic Dance Halls in TX Shield Ranch North of Dripping Guest: Cheryl Hughes is original Dripping Springs. She was born and raised here and graduated from Dripping Springs High School. Cheryl was one of the original Hi-Steppers when the dance team was started in 1988. She founded a dance studio in her senior year of High School and had a big impact in many girls lives that grew up as dancers in Dripping. Her grandfather was the Ranch Manag...
Feb. 28, 2023

Ep.61 She Helped Put This Town On The Map (Pam Owens-President Dripping Springs Visitor Bureau

Monologue: How many people were duped by the $150 cup of coffee TIRZ Project for Old Fitzhugh Road Historic Area WTF-Weird Dripping Springs Facts In Memory of Ronnie "Shorty" Barnett Guest: Pam Owens is one of those people who has re-discovered herself several times. She has worked with both private and public entities as well as being a successful small business owner twice over. She is the president of the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau and she loves being able to show-off our town. She has ...
Feb. 21, 2023

Ep.60 Motion is Lotion (Kyle Marchand-Orthopedic Physical Therapist)

Monologue: Tradwife #tradwife Male and Female roles Weird True Facts-Weird body facts Your Future Life in 10 years-Our projections Guest: Kyle Marchand is an orthopedic physical therapist, graduating with his Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine Health Science Center in 2016. Kyle specializes in Postural Restoration trained therapeutic exercise integration and classical manual therapy techniques including a certification in Therapeutic Dry Needling through the American Aca...
Feb. 14, 2023

Ep.59 Happiness is in The Giving (Ruben Contreras, Developer and Architect)

Monologue: 2023 Ice Armageddon Storm Update Walt Smith, County Commissioner comments on storm clean up Solar Panel Scam Whole House Generators New Mexico Has Lost it's Mind Guest: Ruben Contreras was born in Mexico City but always dreamed of living in the United States. He has a long career working as a project manager and architect on some of the biggest luxury hotel and resort properties in Mexico. His most recent project is The Grotto in Dripping Springs. It's a neighborhood built on the sens...
Jan. 24, 2023

Ep.56 Crafting Your Own Life (Yazmin Castaneda of Origin Mexico)

Monologue: Rinky Dink Domino Hall 18 Lightning Strikes Per SECOND! Mexican/American History Cliff Notes Guest: Yazmin Castaneda is a first generation Mexican American. She aspires to grow her connection with Mexico and help create a space where artisans can showcase their ethically made goods to the global market. For her, Origin Mexico represents an opportunity to give back to Mexico’s artisans and symbolizes the gratitude for the many opportunities presented to her family which have led her to...
Jan. 17, 2023

Ep.55 Turning Tragedy to Triumph, Getting Your Daily Dose of Perspective (Tim Allen- Father of Will Allen, and founder of The WillPower Community Foundation)

Monologue: Real Estate Predictions for 2023 Agent Count Will Plummet in 2023 ChatGPT Twitter File Dump and Free Speech Social Media Usage and Manipulation Guest: Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 is a day that Tim Allen's family, friends and the entire Dripping Springs community will never forget. Tim and his son Will were involved in a near fatal auto accident. Tim's first sight of Will told him that he had lost him. It was a terrifying moment that he'll live with for the rest of his life. He was able...
Jan. 10, 2023

Ep.54 Wake Skating to Wastewater (Aaron Reed-Public Works Director for the City of Dripping Springs)

Monologue: Nashville Garrison Brothers Bourbon Dreamland Pickleball Facts U-Haul Exodus from States Weird True Facts (WTF) Cedar Fever Guest: Aaron Reed grew up in Florida before meeting a girl (who he later married) and moving to Texas. He was one of the pioneers of Wake Skating and became a professional athlete traveling the country doing shows and appearances and promoting companies like Monster Energy and O'Neil. When the wake skating industry changed he jumped at the chance to become a publ...
Nov. 29, 2022

Ep.48 Be Prepared...Evil May Show Up (Sirenna Cumberland-Director of Safety for Dripping Springs ISD and former Hays County Deputy Sheriff)

Monologue: * Daylight Savings Time Madness * 19 Year Old County Clerk with no experience * Buc-ee's largest store yet * Low Military and Law Enforcement recruitment/retention Guest: The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees recently unanimously approved the hiring of Sirenna Cumberland as the district’s new Director of Safety. Cumberland is an accomplished law enforcement professional with 28 years of experience. During her career, she served as a patrol deputy and investigator – all in Hays C...
Nov. 15, 2022

Ep.46 Living in a Soundbite World (Leslie Rhode-20 plus year broadcast journalist and co-founder of ATX Good News)

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...
Nov. 1, 2022

Ep.44 Justice with Compassion (Elaine Brown, Attorney-Running for Hays County Court at Law No.3)

Elaine Brown believes that judges have an important role to play in our society. As an attorney, she has a broad range of experiences that uniquely qualify her for this position. Her education and experience provide her with the skills necessary to analyze the facts and to apply the law fairly. She feels it is important to uphold the law, while also balancing the needs of our society. Many people will be affected by this court, whether it is through a probate matter, a criminal matter or a civil...
Sept. 20, 2022

Ep.38 Don't Squeeze The Baby On The Radio! (Bama Brown-Top radio personality in Austin with KVET Radio)

Bama Brown got into radio completely by accident! He moved to Odessa, Texas from Alabama when he was seventeen. That's where the "Bama" nickname came from. Bama was trained in oil and gas and roughnecked on rigs and did almost every kind of oil-related job. He was in that business until he moved to Austin in 1988 when he was thirty and went into radio on Z102 as a part-time jock. He moved to mornings and did the Bo And Bama show for three years at Z and then went to KVET, then KASE, and back to ...
Sept. 13, 2022

Ep.37 Wanted! Mountain Cedars: Dead and Alive (Elizabeth McGreevy-Author, Ecological Planner and Land Steward)

Elizabeth McGreevy talks about local Cedar Trees also known as Ashe Junipers or Blueberry Junipers. While digging into Texas Hill Country politics, history, economics, culture, and ecology, McGreevy tracks down the origins of each tall tale to determine what is true, what is false, and what lies somewhere in between. She also explains why people respected Mountain Cedars before the 1900s, and what events led to the trees' downfall and the landscape we see today. She discusses her more constructi...
Sept. 6, 2022

Ep.36 Patriots Deserve Our Best (Mary Jane Hetrick- Foundation and Civic Service Expert that helped found Patriot's Hall)

Mary Jane Hetrick is one of the busiest and most productive professionals in Dripping Springs. She is the President of the School Board, a founding member of Patriot's Hall, a member of the board of the Dripping Springs Education Foundation, President of the Foster's Village Board and more. She shares her great tips on leadership and how to make a difference in your community. You'll be tired and inspired by the end of this interview when you hear about the many ways Mary Jane helps make Drippin...
Aug. 30, 2022

Ep.35 Schooling Those Youngsters (Mike Lemonds-DSISD Teacher that Pioneered High School Real Estate Classes)

Mike Lemonds left a lucrative job managing a huge Real Estate portfolio to pursue a position teaching at Dripping Springs High School. He came up with the idea for a High School class that allowed seniors the chance to take all the required Real Estate classes and get a license when they turn 18. Mike wrote the entire curriculum and got it approved by the district and by the Texas Real Estate Commission. His class was the first of it's kind in Texas and has now been copied by many other district...
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