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Guests: Meet Sarah and Dallas Miller, the husband-and-wife team behind Oakwood Public Market in Dripping Springs. They're bringing their entrepreneurial spirit, hospitality experience and a fresh vision for community gathering to the Hill Country. Join us as we talk about the inspiration behind the 2nd opening of Oakwood Public Market, the challenges of rebuilding a business, and what it takes to turn a great idea into a destination locals can call their own. Monologue: Time Change Suck! Advertising For Friends Zombie Facts Real Estate War Brewing Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It’s like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the…

How has it become so hard to make friends that people now have to advertise for them? People across the country are posting on social media that they need a friend. And it seems to be working...

@mallettmichelleondrippings5176 There is a new battle raging at the real estate front and it has to do with some brokerages pitching a limited visibility to Sellers. Is the benefit only to the Brokerage (they get both buyer and seller commission) or is there a hidden benefit we don't see?

Guest: Haley Hunt, owner of Haus of Jayne in Dripping Springs, joins us for a conversation about entrepreneurship, the evolving hemp and CBD industry, and what happens when government regulations threaten to turn your business upside down. With Texas cracking down on hemp-derived THC products, Haley shares the challenges of navigating an industry where the rules can change faster than you can update your inventory. We talk about the realities of running a small business, the controversy surrounding these products, and what the future may hold for entrepreneurs caught in the middle. Because apparently, running a business wasn't stressful enough without the Texas Legislature getting involved! Monologue: Early Voting No-No's Praise For Kind People Tesla Rocket Toy Car Travis County Drink Sales Batteries In Your Backyard Cychlorphine? What? Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up…

Guest: Geoffrey Tahuahua is a Dripping Springs City Council member, public policy professional, and candidate for Hays County Judge. From tackling explosive growth and infrastructure challenges to navigating the sometimes messy world of local politics, Geoffrey has a front-row seat to the issues shaping our community. We get personal about his West Texas roots, family life, and what drives him to take on an even bigger political challenge. With three boys at home and a countywide campaign underway, we have to ask: Does this guy ever sleep? Monologue: SHRED DAY! Tell Your Friends Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation Candidates American Dream Still Realistic? East Austin Dispute And Consequences Of Being Rude Hey Chat...Read My Palm Every week from Dripping Springs, Texas, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis sit down with fascinating guests-from entrepreneurs and musicians to elected officials, authors, and community leaders-for conversations that are funny, authen…

Guest: Kirsta Melton is running as an Independent for Hays County Criminal District Attorney, and she comes to the race after spending her career inside the courtroom. She’s prosecuted everything from domestic violence and child abuse to sexual assault, capital murder and human trafficking. Fighting trafficking is also a family affair - Kirsta, her mom and sisters helped found what became Truckers Against Trafficking, and she now leads the Institute to Combat Trafficking. She’s spent her career taking on hard things and today we’re going to find out what keeps her doing it. Monologue: *Tune to our Youtube channel for our full monologue this week! *Early Voting Begins! Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix…

Guest: Dr. Matt Evans is what happens when one career and one hobby just aren’t enough. He’s a Texas A&M–trained equine veterinarian practicing outside Austin, a stand-up comedian performing around Central Texas and beyond, a writer, and because apparently he still had free time, an oil painter. He’s been married for more than 25 years and has two daughters, all of whom he freely admits are better than he deserves. By day he handles thousand-pound patients who can kick him, and by night he gets onstage in front of audiences who can be just as brutal. Monologue: *Remembering Jacob Graner *New World Champion Is An American! *UBER Moves Closer At ATX *Linkedin Is Now Full Of Scammers *Orphan Negatives-What? *AI Food Pictures Are Unsettling Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. Fr…

Guest: Brock Stamps is a Christian pastor, church planter, and founder of Stone Oaks Church, a new local church focused on biblical teaching, authentic relationships, and building strong community connections (Wildwood Elementary Campus). He calls Dripping Springs home with his wife, Stephanie, and their three children. At the heart of his work is a desire to create a church where people can grow in faith, find real community, and feel genuinely known. Monologue: Taco Deli Is COMING! Boots, Barrels, and Heroes Is Postponed Church Is Cool Again The Boring Company Hyperloop October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Border Wall Facts- Don't Buy The BS Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix …

SGuest: B.H. Galvan is the Flotilla Commander of the Austin U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and has served with the organization since 2013, which is pretty impressive considering Austin is still very much landlocked. His professional background spans technology, operations, security, executive protection and private investigation, so he’s basically made a career out of noticing things the rest of us miss. A native of Falfurrias, Texas, the heart of everything he does is service, preparedness and leaving the world a little better than he found it. Monologue: Coast Guard History Super El Nino Secrets of The Grand Canyon Old Fitzhugh TRZ Project Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a h…

Monologue: September 11th, 2001 Remembered Divide Or Unite! You Decide! Open Heart Surgery And What We Know Thank you Dripping Springs! Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It’s like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody’s afraid to speak their mind. You’ll laugh, you’ll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. They're not building an echo chamber. They're building a table. Big difference. Looking for the best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by …

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Guests: Shelly Silvey Grabe and Jody Silvey Wynn are sisters, storytellers, podcast hosts, and the creative force behind Shody Media https://www.shodymedia.com/ and the Adjacent Podcast—an Austin-based show built around real people, real conversations, and very few filters. On Adjacent, Shelly and Jody tackle just about everything they find themselves “adjacent” to: Austin culture, relationships, food, travel, hiking, RV life, music, local characters, and the wonderfully random stuff that makes life interesting. Their chemistry is exactly what you’d expect from sisters with microphones—funny, candid, occasionally chaotic, and never short on opinions. Through Shody Media, they’ve expanded beyond their own show, helping produce and develop other podcasts while building a growing community around authentic, personality-driven storytelling. Bottom line: give these two a microphone and a topic, and there’s a pretty good chance the conversation is going somewhere you didn’t expect—which is…

Guests: Life is mostly a series of unplanned events, interrupted by brief moments when we fool ourselves into thinking we’re in control. Steve shares his recent diagnosis of a heart defect requiring open-heart surgery and the lessons he’s learning along the way. Family and friends are what matter most, yet they’re often the easiest things to take for granted. Sometimes it takes an unexpected, mandatory slowdown to pull us out of the day-to-day grind and remind us what really matters. Life will throw curves at all of us. The real test is how we respond when things get gritty, uncertain, and hard. Every week from Dripping Springs, Texas, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis sit down with fascinating guests-from entrepreneurs and musicians to elected officials, authors, and community leaders-for conversations that are funny, authentic, and full of stories worth sharing. They dive into everything from life's absurdities to community quirks, adding their signature blend of small-town charm a…

Guest: Ashley Vachon Sweeney is the author of You Are Worthy of Happiness: 31 Days of Encouragement to Become Your Best Self, a daily guide built around healing, growth, resilience, and learning to recognize your own worth. Drawing from truths that helped her through challenging seasons in her own life, Ashley offers practical encouragement for anyone ready to quiet the self-doubt, move forward, and become a stronger version of themselves. With a background spanning fashion, beauty, aesthetics, marketing, and relationship-building, Ashley brings a real-world perspective to personal growth; less preaching, more encouragement. Her message is simple but easy to forget: happiness isn’t something you have to earn, and sometimes becoming your best self starts with believing you’re worthy of it in the first place. Monologue: France Is Ahead Of USA HEB Update Happiest Cities In The US Big Tex Food Awards At State Fair Top Notch is More Than Just Great Food Don't Ge…

Guest: Weslea O'Connor https://thesurvivorsedit.substack.com/knows what it means to have life rewritten overnight. A former real estate professional turned healthcare executive, she is now the founder and voice behind The Survivor's Edit, a deeply personal blog chronicling her journey through cancer with equal parts honesty, humor, and hope. Rather than offering clichés, Weslea explores the messy middle—the fear, resilience, relationships, and unexpected lessons that come with surviving. Her writing has resonated with readers looking for something real: not polished inspiration, but authentic humanity. Today, she joins us to talk about illness, identity, and how sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones we never planned to tell. Monologue: School Is Back In Session Myths You Must Know Are Fake Delta 8 OUTLAWED Rare AI Books Destroyed Every week from Dripping Springs, Texas, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis sit down with fascinating guests-from entrepreneurs…

Guest: Jessica Dupuy https://www.jessicadupuy.com/ has one of the toughest jobs in Texas—someone has to eat the barbecue, sip the bourbon, judge the wine, and travel the world looking for unforgettable experiences. As one of Texas' most respected food, wine, spirits, and travel writers, she's authored cookbooks including The Salt Lick Cookbook, Uchi: The Cookbook, and Jack Allen's Kitchen, while telling the stories behind the chefs, winemakers, distillers, and destinations that define Texas. If it's worth eating, drinking, or visiting, chances are Jessica's already been there—and she's here to tell us where we should go next. Monologue: Michelin Star Restaurants in TX UIL Heat Rules Start August 1st Old Person Smells (Not Steve) Can You Spreadsheet Your Way To Love? Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've n…

Guest: Rita Ballou is one of the most recognizable voices in Texas Country radio. As the longtime afternoon host on Austin's KOKE-FM, she's built a loyal following with her sharp wit, unapologetic opinions, and deep knowledge of the Texas and Red Dirt music scene. Before radio, Rita founded the influential Rawhide & Velvet website, earning a reputation as one of the most plugged-in voices covering Texas music. Whether she's interviewing artists, breaking industry news, or making listeners laugh, Rita brings authenticity, humor, and a genuine love for Texas music to every broadcast. Monologue: * Backpacking Heaven * Library Misuse * Austin Financial Failure * SLOWDOWN Or Ticket * Paws Consolidates Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country g…

Guest: Being mayor of Dripping Springs isn't for the faint of heart. Bill Foulds has a front-row seat to the growing pains, big decisions, and occasional controversy that come with leading one of the hottest communities in Texas. Whether it's development, traffic, infrastructure, or protecting the town's identity, Bill is helping write the next chapter of Dripping Springs. Join us as we go beyond the council dais for a candid conversation about leadership, growth, Target, roads and the future of the town we all call home. Monologue: Assaults and Hot Dogs Pringles Buns Paramount Theatre A Song For Every State Cyclosporiasis-You Don't Want It! Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart…

Guest: For years, Jennifer West was the person everyone thought they knew. She built a successful career, formed lasting friendships, and smiled through a battle with alcoholism that very few people ever saw. Today, as the Community Outreach representative for Positive Recovery Center, Jennifer has transformed her greatest struggle into her greatest purpose, helping others find hope, healing, and the courage to begin again. Her story is one of resilience, faith, loss, redemption, and the powerful reminder that no one is ever too far gone to rewrite their future. Reach out to her at JenniferW@mmk-trio.com Monologue: Alcohol use US Citizens Bye Bye Oakwood Market The French Hate AC! American Smiles Mexican Batman-Cheers To The Vigilantes! Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wi…

Guest: Becca Kyle doesn't believe in slapping a Band-Aid on symptoms and calling it healthcare. As the founder of Holistic Obsession, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, she's on a mission to help women get answers after years of being dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told their symptoms are "just part of getting older." Wife, mom, author, speaker, and equal parts science nerd and straight shooter, Becca is changing the conversation around hormones, burnout, and what it really means to feel healthy. Monologue: 250 Years of American Greatness! FIFO Over Independence Day? Yankee Doodle Dandy Social Media Day Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mi…

Guests: Amanda and Hector Bustillos are the owners of Wild Birds Unlimited of Dripping Springs, where they've turned a passion for nature into one of the Hill Country's favorite local businesses. Born and raised in Dripping Springs, Amanda grew up feeding birds with her family, while Hector, a former teacher, brings his love of education to helping customers create thriving backyard habitats. Together, they've built a business that's as much about conservation and community as it is bird feeders and seed. Their family-owned store has earned a reputation for exceptional customer service, expert advice, and a commitment to protecting songbirds and connecting people with nature. Whether they're helping first-time birdwatchers identify a backyard visitor or educating the community about bird conservation, Amanda and Hector have become trusted ambassadors for the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country. Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Stev…

Guest: Gary Hargraves is a technology consultant, business leader, and author of the book AI Shock: How Artificial Intelligence Touches Everything. With more than 25 years of experience in technology and infrastructure, Gary brings a practical perspective to the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. His book explores how AI is transforming business, society, energy, communications, and everyday life—and why its impact reaches far beyond computers and software. Today, we'll talk with Gary about the opportunities, challenges, and future of the AI revolution. Monologue: AI Pawns And Crappy Music Road Improvements DS Venmo Upgrade? Dementia Risks from Cheetos Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life,…

Guest: Pam King serves as Tourism Manager for Destination Dripping Springs, the tourism department of the City of Dripping Springs. In her role, she helps showcase everything that makes Dripping Springs special—from its rich history and vibrant arts scene to its wineries, breweries, live music, outdoor recreation, and reputation as the Wedding Capital of Texas. She also plays a key role in community initiatives and events that attract visitors while celebrating the unique character of the Texas Hill Country. Today, Pam joins us to talk about what it takes to promote one of Texas' fastest-growing destinations, how tourism impacts the local economy, and why so many people are discovering that Dripping Springs is much more than just a place to visit—it's a place people want to call home. Monologue: Texas Road Trips New TX State Park Spurs VS. Knicks Capsules Or Pods? Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Mi…

Guest: Joseph Jamieson isn’t a career politician—he’s a longtime Wimberley paramedic, business owner, and community guy who’s spent years showing up when people needed help most. Now, as Candidate-Elect for Hays County Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace, he’s bringing that same calm-under-pressure approach to public service. A Wimberley native and graduate of Wimberley High School, Joseph has deep roots in the community and a reputation for practical leadership, fairness, and common sense. Whether he’s responding to emergencies, running local businesses, or talking about the future of Hays County, he comes across less like a politician and more like the guy you’d actually want answering the phone when things go sideways. Monologue: Matt Does A Super Tri Austin Development News Peaches Don't Put Out Judgemental Map Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversat…