Episodes
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 ...
Oct. 25, 2022
Ep.43 Sugar and Love-Short Term Rental Gurus (Dina and Joey Schechter of Dijo Homes)
Joey and Dina Schechter met working for a short-term rental hospitality company. As two motivated, hard-working individuals, they were instantly drawn to each other. They were both parts of the operations team at an Austin ho...
Oct. 18, 2022
Ep.42 Her Heart To Help (Chrystal Smith of Foster Village)
As a licensed foster parent, adoptive parent, and survivor of child abuse, Chrystal Smith saw the gaps in the system and the needs that were not being met, both for caregivers and for children intersecting with the child welf...
Oct. 11, 2022
Ep.41 Huntin', Fishin', Weddin's (Hunter Connor owner of the Terrace Club Wedding Venue and Planning Company)
Hunter Connor owns the Terrace Club Wedding Venue located in the charming Texas Hill Country, now known as The Wedding Capital of Texas. The Terrace Club was the first real wedding venue in Dripping Springs. They have seen mo...
Oct. 4, 2022
Ep.40 Please, Dear God, Stop Using Margarine! (Meghan Tynes Nutritional Therapy Practitioner-Tynes Wellness)
Meghan Tynes believes in addressing the root cause of symptoms to achieve optimal wellness by focusing on the importance of nutrient-dense food, lifestyle choices, and culinary wellness. Her mission is to help those who are s...
Sept. 27, 2022
Ep.39 Slamming and Jamming (Haley Hunt-Owner of Haus of Jayne and Cannabis Lover)
Haley Hunt is a kick ass cannabis lover. – Her and her partner Christy got together, dreamed big, became mindful of those dreams and goals and formed a boutique hemp dispensary called Haus of Jayne. They created the company ...
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 almo...
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...
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 Educ...
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 ...
Aug. 23, 2022
Ep.34 Mayhem in Midland (Paul Guerrero Allstate Insurance Nerd)
Paul Guerrero was born in Midland, graduated from Texas Tech and moved to the Dripping Springs area as soon as he could. He is a self professed insurance geek that loves looking at roofs and insurance claims. He comes from...
Aug. 16, 2022
Ep.33 Good Things Come to Those Who Work (Kevin Garrett-Former SMU Track and Football Star, NFL Player and Speed Coach)
Kevin Garrett ran the fastest 40 yard dash time at the National Football League Combine in 2003 (4.31 seconds); he was then selected by the St. Louis Rams in the 5th round. He spent three seasons in the NFL with the Rams, Hou...
Aug. 9, 2022
Ep.32 He Marches to His Own Drumbeat (Scotty Bennett-Radio Personality on Koke FM Radio)
Scotty Bennett was born in Austin and attended The University of Texas. He worked at the world-famous Dallas Niteclub in Austin for 25 years and eventually got into doing voiceovers for Radio and Television. He ended up in r...
Aug. 2, 2022
Ep.31 Sometimes all it takes is a little Faith to win the Gold! (Faith Wylie, Deaf Olympian)
Faith Wylie never dreamed she would one day represent the United States in Soccer at the Deaf Olympics in Brazil in 2022. As one of the youngest players on the squad, she scored the winning goal in the team's victory over Pol...
July 26, 2022
Ep.30 Don't Touch My Willie (Brad Hurlbut's grandfather's land was the location for Willie Nelson's first 4th of July Picnic in 1973)
Brad Hurlbut moved to Dripping Springs as a young man in 1972. His family's ranch was the site of the original Willie Nelson's 4th of July picnic in 1973. His grandfather bought the 7000 acre Hurlbut Ranch in the 60's and t...
July 19, 2022
Ep.29 All Roads Lead to Dripping Springs (Walt Smith-Hays County Commissioner Precinct 4)
Walt Smith moved to Dripping Springs in 2012 and fell in love with the community. He wanted to serve the community and 4 years ago was elected at the County Commissioner for Precinct 4 in Hays County. He grew up on a small ...
July 12, 2022
Ep.28 (Explicit) Tigger On The Trigger (Brandon Cruz-Patriot and former Navy SEAL)
(Contains Explicit Language) Brandon Cruz signed up for the US NAVY three months after 9/11 to become a SEAL. He served from 2001 to 2011 and talks about the SEAL training and BUDS process. Brandon loves his family and talk...
July 5, 2022
Ep.27 Time Waits for No Man (Carl Waits-Historian and Dripping Springs Football Coach 1969-1981)
Carl Waits moved to Dripping Springs in 1965 from Rogers Texas to take a job with the Dripping Springs School District as assistant Football Coach. In 1969 he took the job as Head Football Coach and remained in that position...
June 28, 2022
Ep.26 Suitcase Living and Coca Candy (April Miller moved to Panama in 2021)
April Miller and her husband Bill decided to leave the US in 2021 to live as Expats in Panama. They have traveled all across South America and are now in Ireland. They enjoy tremendous tax advantages and superior health car...
June 21, 2022
Ep.25 The Meat Man (Erik Turcotte of Turcotte Butchers and Deli)
Erik Turcotte opened Turcotte Butchers and Deli in the midst of the pandemic and proved his naysayers wrong by quickly becoming one of the most popular restaurants in Dripping Springs. He had a vision for a local eatery with ...
June 14, 2022
Ep.24 Snap, Crackle, Pop (Todd Whipple of Whipple Sports and Wellness)
Todd Whipple has been interested in being a Chiropractor since he was a young man. His practice treats many of the local high school and mature athletes to help them stay active and injury free. We talk about diet, chiropra...
June 7, 2022
Ep.23 Swimming With The Sharks (Tate Lewis, US Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer)
Tate Lewis was one of the youngest Coast Guard members to achieve the elite status of rescue swimmer. He is a graduate of the Dripping Springs High School and is currently stationed at the highly coveted US Coast Guard San F...
May 31, 2022
Ep.22 Turn Your Head and Cough (Dr. Kevin Lewis from Lewis Family Medicine)
Dr. Lewis is one of the highest profile Primary Care Doctors in the Dripping Springs area. His Family Practice and Urgent Care offices treat more patients than any other medical office in town. He discusses his softer side ...
May 24, 2022
Ep.21 Bridges, Boobs and One in the Chamber (Susan Kimball President of the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce)
Susan Kimball came to Dripping Springs in 2011 and has seen many changes to our little town. She became the president of the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce and has increased the membership to over 650 members. Her tim...