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Monologue: • New Found Celebrity Status • GMO Foods at Your HEB • The Ghosts of Driskill Hotel • What Day Did You Start Feeling Older?  • Eastern VS. Western Medicine  Guest: Dr. Michelle Wendt, L.Ac., DACM is the founder & owner of Indigo Healing Acupuncture, PLLC. Michelle completed her Master of Science Degree at the Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is a Licensed Acupuncturist in Hawaii and Texas. She is a certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl. O.M.) by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Michelle completed her Doctoral studies in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. She also holds a double-major Bachelors degree and two Masters degrees. During her doctoral program, Michelle completed a clinical rotation at Dripping Springs Pediatrics (https://www.dspediatrics.com/) and built a bridge to integrative medicine. Michelle specializes in tre…

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 11,000 acres. Marshall is an author and historian and shares his love of Texas and it's history through his storytelling.  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 past will make you want to know more about what …

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 business leaders and Hollywood celebrities on the red carpet at the Oscars. A recognized news leader, Leslie has collaborated with top media industry consultants and executives. She has been trusted by millions of viewers in multiple television markets as a credible news source. She has worked at television stations WJLA, KXAN, KHBS, KHOG and KAIT. Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Dripping Springs…

Steve and Michelle talk about the history of Thanksgiving, wishbones, ER visits on Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving songs.  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!   Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898344/fan_mail/new) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mallettandS) • The Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, (https://www.mallettintegrityteam.com/) led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis. • SouthStar Bank (https://southstarbank.com/) a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today!  • The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room (https://deepeddyvodka.com/visit-us/) in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country.  • Black Slate Construction /Black Slate R…

Monologue: • Goals and Resolutions for 2023 • Motivation vs Discipline • Rule of 1/3's • Weird True Facts (WTF) Little known horse facts Guests; When Camille Carson was a little girl and spending time with her horse Detaunt, there was no schedule, no show, and no agenda.  There wasn’t anyone telling them how they were supposed to do things and how they weren’t.  They learned how to listen to one another, how to trust one another, and how to build connection and willingness to explore one another's boundaries and capacities. With that, they rode and jumped bareback and bridleless, they galloped up mountainsides, swam in rivers, sat and ate blackberries together.  Doing it “right” or “wrong,” being on a schedule or agenda, none of this ever came into play. They were just doing it for the joy,  the trust, the love, and the connection that they had with each other in partnership. Because of this connection and that true partnership, they felt they were able to do anything to…

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 to wedge himself out of the front door of his truck but immediately collapsed to the pavement when his feet hit the ground.  He'd had suffered serious internal injuries and couldn’t get to Will.  Seconds later a pedestrian came to help them and that’s when Tim heard what may be the best sound he'll ever hear in his life.  It was Will crying.  It told him that he was alive and that he hadn’t lost his baby boy. The journey that followed is one full of hope, faith a…

Monologue: • The Collapse of iBuyers and OPENDOOR • Kleptomaniac Michelle • Electric Car Sales 10% of total sales in 2022 • WTF Jewelry Facts Guest: Jamie Pope grew up in Lubbock but got to Austin and Dripping Springs as fast as she could. For more than 10 years now, the Liz James studio has been nestled in the hills of Westlake, just minutes outside of downtown Austin. Starting with a piece of wire, Jamie designs and creates jewelry to be worn everyday, everywhere you go. They love visitors to their studio and they draw inspiration from the women who wear their designs. Jamie has always loved the active lifestyle and laid-back atmosphere of our city and her designs can be worn with a ball cap or a ball gown. 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 fe…

Monologue: • $150 Cup of Joe • What is CHEUGY? • Karen's Rude Diner • WTF- Weird True Facts-Media Disinformation and TikTok • Netflix's Possible Rude Awakening Guest: Kristen Hafner took a job in advertising sales fresh out of college. She then began a family and was aching for a way to stay home with them. She used her passion for creativity and the arts to begin a photography hobby shooting for her friends and their little families. Referrals began to roll in and soon her hobby became a career. That was 11 years ago. Recently she answered a post from Karen Rivera on facebook about her needing a photographer to shoot a local restaurant. Little did she know that would turn into an interview and invitation to become the photographer and editor at Dripping Springs City Lifestyle Magazine. 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, h…

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 enjoying being a leader in the travel and tourism industry and promoting Dripping Springs. Pam was instrumental in Dripping Springs being officially named "The Wedding Capital of Texas". 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 residen…

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 Manager for Shield Ranch and she spent much of her youth traipsing around the ranch. 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 past will make you want to know more about what draws so many unique people to this histor…

Monologue: • Hays County Costco Coming • Hays County growing quickly • Property Tax Break?  • Congress Talks Restrict • Changing Priorities of America Guest: Anthony Hipolito is running for Hays County Sheriff.  He has devoted the last 24 years to law enforcement in the Central Texas area.  His time at the Austin Police Department spanned 23 years and the past year of his career he has been at the Hays County Sheriff’s Office where he is currently assigned to the Community Outreach Division. He has served in law enforcement in many capacities including Patrol, Bike Patrol/Walking Beat, Street Response, Mounted Patrol, Public Information Office, Executive Protection, Internal Affairs and Organized Crime. Find out why he is running to be the top Law Enforcement officer in Hays County. 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, hundr…

Steve and Michelle visit with people at Founder's Day 2023 to hear why almost 100,000 people came out to this years festival! Hear all the fun you missed if you did something else that weekend. Everyone is welcome and new comers can see Dripping Springs at its finest! 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 past will make you want to know more about what draws so many unique people to this historical town. From ranchers to engineers, cowboys to entrepreneurs, bankers to bull riders. New episodes weekly. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mallettandS) Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898344/fan_mail/new) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mallettandS) • The Best Realtor in Dr…

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 suit. Elaine is running Hays County 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 past will make you want to know more about what draws so many unique people to this historical town. From ranchers to engineers, cowboys to entrepreneurs, b…

Monologue: • Wealthiest Individuals in Austin • How to Trap an Armadillo • Angelo Angelou Economic Summit Report Guest: James Fenelon is the paratrooper-turned-author of Four Hours of Fury, the untold story of Operation Varsity, the American 17th Airborne Division’s combat jump over the Rhine River in March 1945. Fenelon’s motivation to write about this massive airdrop originated with his love of history and his time in the military. He served for over a decade and is a graduate of the US Army’s Airborne, Jumpmaster and Pathfinder schools. Fenelon’s avid interest and dedication to the study of WWII combat has taken him to numerous battlefields and historically-related sites, including those in Southern France, Italy, Britain, Holland, Belgium, Egypt, Germany and Crete. Additionally he has made multiple trips to Normandy, including parachuting out of a C-47 near Ranville as part of D- Day’s 60th anniversary commemoration ceremony.  Fenelon is a regular contributor to Wor…

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 County – and is no stranger to Dripping Springs Independent School District. She spent six years as a School Resource Officer with the district from 2013 to 2019. We discuss school safety in the age of parents worried about school shootings and a fentanyl crisis.  Learn what you can do help prevent your kids from making a life altering mistake. Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Dripping Springs, Texas, a Hill Country …

Monologue: • The Fall of the Liver King • WTF (Weird True Facts) Dolly Parton • Skull and Cakebones • Mirabeau B. Lamar Guest: Chae Tracy discovered chiropractic as a child for various sports related injuries with great results. It was not until a friend and chiropractic student introduced him once again to chiropractic and the possibility of pursuing it as a career. He was very excited about where the profession was going and the people’s lives that had been changed by chiropractic. He applied to Parker College of Chiropractic (https://parker.edu/academics/doctor-of-chiropractic/) and was awarded a scholarship to attend. 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 past will make you want to know more about what …

Steve and Michelle wrap up 2022 and talk about the biggest news stories internationally and locally.   • Most Googled Words in 2022 • Biggest News Stories in 2022 • Porch Pirates Break Records • Our year personally • WTF (Weird True Facts) Strange New Years Traditions 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 past will make you want to know more about what draws so many unique people to this historical town. From ranchers to engineers, cowboys to entrepreneurs, bankers to bull riders. New episodes weekly. Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898344/fan_mail/new) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mallettandS) • The Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett …

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 Academy of Manipulative Therapy. He has a passion for treating spinal scoliosis and educating the client on the body's natural postural adaptations and asymmetrical patterns of movement. In these efforts to balance the system, we not only begin to feel better with ordinary everyday activities, but also propel ourselves towards achieving peak athletic performance. Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that ma…

Monologue: • Moody Center Best Concert Venue in the World • iPhone Security Breach by Old Fashioned Thieves • Wasted Time on Spam • WTF-CA Facts You Didn't Know Guest: Chelsea Schizas remembers the tiny salon in Bakersfield, California, that her mother took her to almost every day after school when she was a child. “I listened to these ladies have such an amazing connection chatting about their lives, and I enjoyed the environment so much,” Schizas said. “I knew from a young age that I would be in the beauty industry. I wanted to be in that atmosphere.” She fled California as soon as she could and attended school in San Antonio where she started to dream of owning her own business. Chelsea and her husband, Demitri Schizas, opened their first brick-and-mortar salon at 2400B Hwy. 290, Ste. 7, Dripping Springs. Little Lauretta’s Powder Room (https://www.littlelaurettas.com/) is named for Chelsea’s mother, she said. The salon specializes in lashes and offers services inclu…

Monologue: • ALL Renters Buy a House NOW! • Hollywood/Movie Homes Sell for More • Worst States to Retire In (Texas is Good) • Vinyl Records Resurgence • Texas Dessert Favorites Guest: Cakes ROCK is the brainchild of Christy Seguin, a sugar artist who has loved cakes all her life. Before launching Cakes ROCK, she worked in industries like real estate and television, but had always done cakes on the side. Christy made cakes that no one else could do, like a horse cake for her niece's birthday. People began encouraging her to make baking a full-time passion instead of a hobby. Now Cakes ROCK is a team of dedicated admin staff, bakers, and designers. Christy would not be where she is now without her wonderful team and the effort they put into each cake!  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 smal…

Monologue: • Home Title Fraud SCAM • WTF Interesting Texas Inventions • Retirement Ain't All It's Cracked up to Be!  • Aging Athletes Smash Records Worldwide Guest: Rick Scheen received his bachelor’s degree from the Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture at Louisiana State University, one of the top-ranked landscape architecture programs in the nation. In 2000, Scheen founded LandWest Design Group, Ltd. where he oversees the company’s three divisions and serves as chief designer. His distinctive vision is the foundation for every LandWest project. Recently Rick started Pecos Outdoor an American born company selling high Quality Outdoor products made in America.  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 residen…

Monologue:  • Always Get Multiple Bids When Ordering a Survey • No Mow May • Allergies Are On The Rise • The Best and Worst Drinks  Guest: Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE is a Registered Dietitian with a naturopathic background and a contagious passion for using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment protocols and programs. She is the author of international best seller The Anti-Anxiety Diet, as well as The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook, and Naturally Nourished: Food-As-Medicine for Optimal Health. We discuss some latest health trends (both good and bad) and what you can do today to start living a healthier life.  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 past will make you want to know more about what draws…

Monologue: •  Real Estate Love Letters • WTF (Weird True Facts) Twins • Horrifying Design Trends Guest: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Glenna Devonport did what most were doing and went on multiple walks a day with her kids. Despite trying to take early or late walks before it got too hot, Glenna noticed that both her boy's were always sweating. She thought, "If we as adults are wearing moisture wicking, cute workout clothes, why aren't our Little Ones?" There sprouted the idea for a cute, comfortable and moisture wicking kids clothing line! Cool Little Ones is inspired by the idea of Little Ones playing outside, being creative and exploring all that the the world has to offer. 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 lo…

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 public servant and went on to work for the cities of Buda and Wimberely ,and eventually Dripping Springs, where he was quickly promoted to Public Works Director.  Aaron now oversees all of the roads and the wastewater plant for Dripping Springs. He talks about the Save Our Springs (SOS) lawsuit involving the city and the repercussions for the residents and future development.  Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places…