Episodes
July 30, 2024
Ep.135 Finding Your Center (Becky Jordan-Certified Yoga Therapist and 5th Generation Texan)
Send us a Text Message. Monologue: LoFi Music Pool Builds Take a Dive Wimberley History in Names Yoga History and Man Buns Guest: Becky Jordan started dabbling in YOGA in 1974 and made a long career out of being a yoga instructor and eventually teaching yoga at Texas State University. She fell in love with the Hill Country at a young age and always dreamed of a place of her own on a hilltop in the country. Her and her husband Greg have a made a wonderful life in the Wimberley area and he built...
July 23, 2024
Ep.134 Complexicating the Golden Rule (Jerry Kelley-Pastor Cowboy Church of the Hill Country)
Send us a Text Message. Monologue: Backpacking Oregon Hurricane Beryl Stealth Shopping Let's All Simmer Down Guest: Jerry Kelley has been the Pastor of the Cowboy Church of the Hill Country since 2013. He started as a pastor before graduation from Seminary at Rock Crossing Baptist Church which was physically on the 520,000 acre Waggoner Ranch south of Vernon, Texas. He also works as a lifeguard at the YMCA in Dripping Springs just a few days a week. He and his wife started lifeguarding because o...
July 16, 2024
Ep.133 Five, Six, Seven, Eight...Dance! (Tracy Neef-Hi-Steppers Coach and Teacher at DSISD for 30 Years)
Send us a Text Message. Monologue: Kinky Friedman Rides Off Into The Sunset Real Estate Minute with Vanilla Ice Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Shame on Jerry Jones! Scorpions Invade Saharan Dust Cometh! Guest: Tracy Neef dedicated her professional life to coaching the Dripping Springs High School Hi-Steppers dance team, achieving numerous championships and leaving a lasting impact on her students and community. She retired after 30 years of leadership and mentorship in dance education. Meet your Ne...
July 9, 2024
Ep.132 From Grief to Glory (Christine Lowrance-Dripping Springs Original)
Send us a Text Message. Monologue: iPhone Hack to End All Hacks World's Best 1 Star Reviewed Podcast Hot Enough for You? Texas Brownouts Olympics in the Poop River No Sex Beds Hobby Horse Competitions Guest: Christine Lowrance is a Dripping Springs native and resides in the community with her young daughter. She has watched Dripping Springs grow from the small town she grew up in, to the much larger and more vibrant city that it is today. Her life story so far includes a 14-year career in the re...
July 2, 2024
Ep.131 HAPPY 4TH of JULY! (Monologue)
Send us a Text Message. Happy 4th of July from Mallett and Michelle! Be sure to eat some hot dogs, watch some fireworks and enjoy the company of your friends and neighbors! Meet your Neighbors! Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Dripping Springs, Texas, a Hill Country oasis. Learn why every year, hundreds of people move to this small town just outside of Austin. Every episode features a local resident who's talent and ...
June 25, 2024
Ep.130 Rock and Roll Canvas (Scott Friedeck-Owner Graphic Guitar Guys)
Send us a Text Message. Monologue: UT Swimmers Going to the Olympics Naked Bike Ride in San Antonio Dr. Pepper Revealed New Headwaters Elementary School Hurricane Season George Strait Concert Record Be My Eyes Guest: in 2014, George Strait had a bit of a problem. He was about to wrap up his "Cowboy Rides Away" tour and guitars that had been ordered for his merchandise booth got held up in customs. His merchandise manager found out about Graphic Guitar Guys and called to see how quickly Scott's f...
June 18, 2024
Ep.129 This Land is My Land...(Patrick Reznik- Eminent Domain Attorney Braun and Gresham)
Send us a Text Message. Monologue: Telephone-aphobia Austin Airport Update Cognitive Deficit and Celebrity Worship TX-DOT and the IH35 Takings Guest: Patrick Reznik's clients are land and business owners who need to resolve a lawsuit or reduce the likelihood of litigation. He has extensive jury trial and dispute resolution experience. Patrick’s Texas farm and ranch background, agricultural engineering education, and hardworking lifestyle bring a skilled, creative, understanding and compassionate...
June 11, 2024
Ep.128 Faith in Full (Clay Barton-Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Dripping Springs)
Send us a Text Message. Monologue: Home in a Month-Hometown Missions History of Baptist Religion in US Mother Ducker Rockwall or Rock Wall? Don't Get Scammed Guest: Clay Barton is a former trial attorney turned Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church Dripping Springs. He became the Senior Pastor in 2019 after a long history with Bannockburn Church. Clay talks about the challenges and joys of leading his congregation and his love for the Dripping Springs Community. Meet your Neighbors! Steve M...
June 4, 2024
Ep.127 Luddy,Luddy,Luddy (Bob Luddy-North Hays County EMS Administrator)
Send us a Text Message. Monologue: Cap Tex Triathlon Quiet Vacationing Steve's Real Estate Minute A Big Mac is $8.00??? KOKE FM Big Changes Guest: Bob Luddy has lived in the Dripping Springs area with his wife and children since 2015. Born in Southern California, Bob has made a career out of pre-hospital EMS and rescue. He has experience as a Field Training Officer, a Rescue Training Officer and member of the Honor Guard, and has held instructor certifications in CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Suppo...
May 28, 2024
Ep.126 Chicken Fried Foodie- (Travis Tindol Owner of Hays City Store)
Send us a Text Message. Monologue: Sun Screen Scams Bear or Man Shopping Boom at Work Guest: Travis talks about his challenges and accomplishments in opening one of the premier Hill Country restaurants and bars. Travis and Tamra Tindol are the owners of Hays Hays City Store & Ice House . When they first opened Tamra and Travis quickly realized they had a good problem on their hands – they need for more space. So, The Ice House was added to the property and with it more bar and cocktail seating, ...
May 21, 2024
Ep.125 Rescue and Restore (Nicole Fitzpatrick-Rescuing Children From Sex Trafficking-EXPLICIT)
Send us a Text Message. Monologue: WARNING-EXPLICIT Child Trafficking Facts Identify Child Trafficking Trafficking Hotline Guest: Nicole Fitzpatrick has been called “Mom” to over 2000 children. Her rescues of children from trafficking, abuse, and neglect have taken her to some of the most dangerous areas of Mexico, bravely coming against drug cartels, human traders, pimps and pedophiles. She runs two children’s homes with about 100 children at any given time, and receives calls from authorities ...
May 14, 2024
Ep.124 Look As Good As You Feel (Dr. Sarah Saxon-SAXON MD Facial Plastic Surgery)
Send us a Text Message. Monologue: Dripping News! Elections, Crashes, TX Dot Project, New Restaurants in Town Stagflation?? Opioid Deaths In Austin Michelle Poisons Steve's Ibuprofen Bee's Knees Austin Airport Turns 25! Guest: Before Dr. Sarah Saxon was a facial plastic surgeon, she was an artist. Having had formal art classes starting at the young age of 7, she knew her talents and aptitude for portrait drawing would one day be incorporated into her professional life in some way. A native of ...
May 7, 2024
Ep.123 There's No Thinking In Classrooms! (Sarah Pevehouse of Apogee Schools Dripping Springs)
Send us a Text Message. Monologue: Red Arena Round Up Bats Are On The Move! Marathon Denied Universal Basic Income Test for Austin Dripping Springs News Don't Drop Your Cell Phone 300 Feet! Guest: Sarah Pevehouse is a proven leader and self-starter. She has worked with the public in one capacity or another over the last 20+ yrs. Starting in the Fall of 2024 she will be the director of the Dripping Springs chapter of Apogee Schools. Apogee Schools offers a curriculum where students can excel outs...
April 30, 2024
Ep.122 You Deserve Miracles (Hal Elrod-Author of "The Miracle Morning" a Worldwide Movement)
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, ...
April 23, 2024
Ep.121 Snow Cones and The Fuzz (Peggy Hipolito-Campaign for Anthony Hipolito Sheriff)
Monologue: Madonna at Moody Center Wishbone Bridge on Town Lake The Body Count Keeps Going Up Property Tax Ending? Fox12 Truck and Dripping Crime Guest: Peggy Hipolito is an Oregon transplant that loves Texas and Dripping Springs. Her husband, Anthony, is running for Sheriff for Hays County in the November 2024 Election. She is raising her family in Dripping Springs while managing a hard fought campaign and learning the tough side of local politics. She's learning to get thicker skin and and to ...
April 16, 2024
Ep.120 Don't Be Selfish With Your Art (Jennifer Friedman-Dripping Springs Art League)
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...
April 9, 2024
Ep.119 The Enemy May Be Yourself (Mitch Hetrick of Project Wildfire)
Monologue: Nomic Power Solutions HEB House Needs Saving Is Your Car Spying on You? Machete Attacks in Austin? USA a Happy Place? Guest: Mitch Hetrick, a Dripping Springs High School graduate and founder of Project Wildfire, is on a mission to transform entertainment culture. Battling social media pressures and peer influence, Mitch advocates for positive change. As a musician and dedicated volunteer, he inspires resilience and compassion in his community. Meet your Neighbors! Steve Mallett and ...
April 2, 2024
Ep.118 Queen of the Cul-De-Sac (Katie Walker)
Monologue: Small World Stories Star Awards Nomination DINKWADS and SONARS San Antonio Zoo Exhibit Photo Editing or Lying? New James Bond? City of DS Emergency Declaration Special Guest Cameo Guest: Katie Walker is an interior designer and has been a self taught graphic designer for her entire adult life. She LOVES creating your vision and helping you see it come to life through her online shop Drip Swag Shop. She wants to bring you pieces that spark spirit and community in your life. Dripping Sp...
March 26, 2024
Ep.117 Lifelong Learners and Building Community (Sarah Rose from the Dripping Springs Community Library)
Monologue: Dallas or Bust! Lawsuit Against Realtors Creates Chaos New Landscape Rules for Dripping Springs Marshall Kuykendall an American Legend Guest: Sarah Rose of the Dripping Springs Community Library believes building community means spending time with each other and growing together. Her vision is evident as she takes on the task of raising over $5M for the development and construction of a state of the art library in the heart of Dripping Springs. Sarah shares her passion for fundraising...
March 19, 2024
Ep.116 Credit Where Credit is Due (Mark Rutledge of Capital Farm Credit and the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society)
Monologue: Camping and Blue Bonnets Travis County Declares Emergency Powers Plant Prices are SURGING! Crane Flies or Mosquito Hawks? Secrets to Longevity in Life Guest: Mark Rutledge is Texan through and through. Raised on a ranch in south Texas he grew up wanting to take over the family farm. But Mark's dad had other plans. Mark was encouraged to attend A&M University under a Track and Field scholarship as a pole vaulter. He graduated and went on to seek his Masters. Mark is still active coachi...
March 12, 2024
Ep.115 Don't DIY Your Dream Home (Montana Elliott-Interior Designer and Owner of M. Elliott Studio)
Monologue: New York Gangster Do Nothing Vacations Daylight Savings Time Racket Mountain Gateway Missions Arrests WC Clark- a Legend Passes Elections Update from The City and County Guest: Montana Elliott is a Licensed Interior Designer, founder and principal designer of M. Elliott Studio. She holds a B.F.A in Interior Design and has over 15 years of experience in the design industry. Originally training under architects for seven years, she cut her teeth on multi-million dollar projects, often l...
March 5, 2024
Ep.114 Jeep Journeys: European Grit meets Texan Charm (Daniel and Rachel van Doveren of Jeep Heritage and Vigilante 4x4)
Monologue: Mallett on The Market Real Estate Minute "Texas" in Norway means CRAZY Exotic Pets at Ranch Park over Father's Day Weekend AI Run Amuck More Austin World Records Feeling Good About People Again Guest: Daniel Van Doveren, a Belgian transplant to the rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country, and his native Texan wife Rachel, form an unlikely yet dynamic duo in the world of Jeep restoration and led them to start Vigilante 4x4 and Jeep Heritage. Their shared passion for breathing new life ...
Feb. 27, 2024
Ep.113 Passion Over Paychecks (James Kuykendall and Julie Fitzgerald of Sunrise Christian Schoolhouse)
Monologue: New World Record in Austin Blues On The Green is Back! FUN Stuff to do in March Defunded Police in the Real World Ageism in Greeting Cards 4 Day Work and School Week Guest: James and Sarah Kuykendall are native Texans and have called Dripping Springs, TX home for over 20 years. They are members of Hill Country Bible Church DS. Together they own and operate several local businesses alongside Sunrise Christian Schoolhouse. James and Sarah love the community that they have in Dripping Sp...
Feb. 20, 2024
Ep.112 When Soulless Narcissism Grows Up-Tucker Max/Best Selling Author and Originator of "Fratire"
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...