Episodes

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: 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 commentator. He’s known for cranking up chaos at City Council meetings, openly mocking government officials, and hosting an irreverent podcast called Convos on the Pedicab that leans into local satire and “keep‑Austin‑weird” energy. He also makes rap songs about conspiracies an...

Guest: He’s not your typical politician—and that’s exactly the point. Rob McClelland is running for Hays County Commissioner in Precinct 4 with a mission to bulldoze the bureaucratic BS and bring some real-deal accountability back to local government. In this episode, we talk about what’s broken in county politics, why your property taxes keep climbing while your roads keep crumbling, and what it’s going to take to flip the script. Whether you’re fired up or fed up, Rob’s got a message for you—s...

Guest: Chris Wilson, CEO and Founder of Mercury Human Performance (MHP), trains people for reality, not comfort. His background includes years spent around firearms, performance training, and environments where mistakes carry real consequences—not theoretical ones. Through MHP and Gun Fighter Gym, he combines hard physical training with disciplined shooting, movement, and decision-making under stress. The emphasis is on safety, accountability, and competence when things get messy. No hype, no sh...

Guest: Jenni Abdullah is the founder of Cielo Behavior Health and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over a decade of experience supporting individuals from toddlerhood through adulthood, building her work around expanding access to care beyond age limits, diagnoses, and waitlists. Omar is a business development professional, interdisciplinary scholar, and former comedian who holds a PhD in Cultural Studies and works at the intersection of business, culture, and human behavior. Together, th...

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: 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 2019 traffic accident left him paralyzed from the chest down, Will refused to let his world shrink. An adaptive athlete from Dripping Springs, Texas, he’s known for his grit, self-awareness, and a perspective well beyond his years. The Will Power Community. Stories that deser...

Monologue: ChatGPT Makes Fun of Us Stetson is 160 Years Old Married Bachelors Guest: Dr. Tom Burns is a renowned orthopedic surgeon who has built a career at the intersection of elite sports, medicine, and entrepreneurship. He served as a team doctor for the U.S. Olympic Ski Team, providing world-class care to athletes performing at the highest level. Alongside his surgical work, he co-founded Presario Ventures, becoming a respected voice in real estate investing and financial education for prof...

Monologue: DSISD News Cheap Mortgages and More Expensive Houses The Anxious Generation Smoking Makes A Comeback Guests: Alexis Gallivan and Casey Gage are two of the driving forces behind Oakwood Public Market, bringing big vision and deep passion to Dripping Springs’ newest community hub. Alexis, a former international development pro turned entrepreneur and creator of Over Yonder, blends corporate savvy with small-business heart. Casey, a lifelong restaurant leader who has opened concepts arou...

Monologue: Animal Cruelty or Animal Welfare? Too Much Birthday Fun For The Double Nickel Shien Gets Investigated No Music Venue! Guest: Kenny Kane is a mission-driven CEO known for building high-integrity organizations across real estate, technology, and the nonprofit sector. He leads Firmspace, a premium private-office and proworking company, where he focuses on operational excellence, hospitality-driven service, and modernizing how high-performing professionals work. Kenny also serves as CEO o...

In this weeks episode; A rare host-on-host showdown, Steve and Michelle turn the mics on each other and dish out the stories, quirks, and questions they usually save for their guests. It’s unfiltered, unpredictable, and surprisingly revealing. A behind-the-scenes look at the duo that keeps Dripping Springs talking. There's a few tears, some hard life lessons, and a pulling back of the curtain into what makes them both get out of bed every day. Stories that deserve to be told! Based in Dripping S...

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 Student Council President and a longtime community volunteer, he’s helped shape student life while balancing honors courses, DECA leadership, and multiple extracurriculars. Jack is passionate about real estate and business, always looking for ways to grow, learn, and contrib...

Monologue: Contest Mushy Steak Town Lake Toxins Short Mama's Cloning? Good Idea? Guest: Even young people need this info so they can make sure their parents and grandparents are in a good place. Chad Hardy is the guy who somehow makes Medicare make sense. (We know. Miracles are real.) As the founder of Oakline Benefits, he’s built a reputation for guiding seniors and their families through Part A, B, C, D, and all the fine print in between, with clarity, patience, and just enough humor to keep e...

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 who have built their families through fostering and adoption, one brave “yes” at a time. Between them, they’ve fostered over 20 children and adopted 11, and their story started when they were each caring for a sibling pair — a little boy and his newborn sister — and decided ...

Monologue: Deep Eddy Contest Real Estate Tid Bits Governor Facts Guest: Dr. Pete “Doc” Chambers is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, Green Beret, and physician who served for nearly four decades in both active duty and reserve roles. A decorated combat veteran, Chambers has also been an advocate for veterans’ health and medical freedom since leaving the military. He recently announced his candidacy for Governor of Texas, focusing his campaign on border security, personal liberty, and stre...

Monologue: Homeless Explanation Anti-Trump Protests Crowds on Demand Invite to Protesters AI Sexting-What Could Go Wrong? Classic Cars Education Guest: Tim Untalan is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of Tactical Integrations LLC, a company built on precision, integrity, and relentless work ethic. A self-described extreme introvert thriving in the world of sales, Tim is known for his long hours, drive, and commitment to helping others find purpose through discipline and fait...

Monologue: Hostages Home Am I A Hypocrite? Ludite Trend Pizza History Guest: Darius Aram, founder of Slice Street Pizza in Dripping Springs, Texas, ditched the mortgage world for the far more rewarding pursuit of perfect dough and happy customers. Raised in a Greek-Persian family where every gathering revolved around food, he built his pizzeria on simplicity, quality ingredients, and a 48-hour cold ferment that gives his crust its cult following. Known for creative spins like blueberry-brie and ...

Monologue: Waco Surf-Cowabunga! N. Hays County EMS Tax-Prop. A Texas Foods Ruined Bike Seats in Portland New Car Search is OVER! Guest: Meet Sariah Welch Lopez, owner of Serasana Belterra in Dripping Springs, where ancient healing arts meet modern business savvy. After a successful career in operations and process improvement, Sariah traded bureaucracy for balance, creating a space where yoga, acupuncture, massage, cupping, and herbal remedies come together under one roof—with an organic tea bar...

Monologue: Close Captioning For The Young Yogurt Shop Murders Aging to 117? New Car Buying Blues Guest: Donna Mallett Brown has lived with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) for nearly 35 years and has transformed her journey into a life of advocacy, mentorship, and inspiration. As a paraplegic, she navigates life with grace, resilience, and a contagious positive spirit. Donna is passionate about empowering others facing disabilities and mentoring those who seek guidance and encouragement. Sister to Steve ...

Monologue: Old Farmers Almanac TX Roadside Memorials No On The Leaseholds RR12 Protester Invite Forgiveness and Healing Guest: Brandon Sparks is a straight-shooting branch manager at Nautilus Lending in the Austin–Dripping Springs area who makes mortgages make sense. He translates the alphabet soup—non-warrantable condos, land and construction, portfolio loans—into plain talk and practical steps. In this episode, Brandon shares real-world playbooks, the common “gotchas” to dodge, and what actual...

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. After nearly three decades in technology support with a global financial firm, and twenty years as a Dripping Springs resident, he now oversees the nonprofit’s “Home in a Month” program and broader operations. His work goes beyond building houses—he emphasizes preparing families ...

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 his fear of heights, he embraced aviation at 27, thanks to his father’s encouragement, and turned it into a dream career that never followed him home. Now retired, Jim fills his days with bike rides, motorcycles, hobby cars, and adventures made possible by his flight career....

Monologue: Hays County Roads Meetings Snake Wranglers Are Hiring De Minimus Tariff Rule Ends No Land For You Local News and Luby's Guest: Pastor Candice joined New Life Lutheran in May 2021 as Spiritual Director. A former computer engineer, she followed her calling into ministry, earning her degree at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2016 and completing Lutheran studies through Luther Seminary. She has served at Triumphant Love (intern), Shepherd of the Hills (Family Ministry), and Im...

Monologue: Old Austin Cheap Realtors UT VS. Ohio State 9-9-9 Challenge Guest: Founded in 2002, Lakota Water Company has become a go-to name in rainwater harvesting and water treatment across the U.S. Known for smart design and reliable service, Lakota serves both homes and businesses nationwide. CEO and founder Alan Rossing—a proud member of the Lakota Sioux tribe—brings 40+ years of water expertise, from nuclear plants to bottled water systems. A published authority on ultrapure water and susta...