Inside Austin Podcast

Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Richard McAlister about the Guadalupe River floods and how the Hill Country community has moved on since the tragedy. Richard is a relief aid worker, a meteorologist, and a resident of Kerrville, they discuss the resiliency and strength it takes to rebuild after a disaster and the stories of community that come with it. They are also joined by KXAN's Chief Meteorologist Nick Bannin and Investigative Reporter Jordan Elder from News 4 and Fox SA in San Antonio to talk about the weather and terrain that made the storm as destructive as it was and the death toll and damage caused one year ago.

KXAN Chief Meteorologist Nick Bannin and host Brian Fitzgerald sit down to talk about the El Nino weather pattern and what that means for the weather in Central Texas this summer. They also discussed the Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive and ways you can help those in need beat the summer heat.

For today’s Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Amanda Johnston from Torch Literary Arts. They talk about the new location for Torch and how they give a voice to those who often feel unheard. Additionally they previewed the upcoming Gathering of Flames celebration of their 20th anniversary.

For this segment of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald talks with Nick Canedo from We Are Blood about the decrease in donations during the summer months. They also discuss the friendly Battle of the Badges that local first responders and law enforcement agencies participate in to draw attention to that downturn.

Dr. Ellen Jefferson from Austin Pets Alive joins host Brian Fitzgerald for this edition of Inside Austin. They sit down and discuss the New World screwworm fly and how it is causing issues with livestock and may pose a threat to our pets. She also talked about the ways we can help our furry little friends and the crisis mode they are in due to this outbreak.

Angela Frazier from Sisters in Public Health joins host Brian Fitzgerald for this episode of Inside Austin. They discuss the support and services Sisters in Public Health offers to women in the medical profession. Angela also talked about the importance of sisterhood in the industry and in life as a whole.

Texas Volts Pitcher Alyssa Denham from the Athletes Unlimited Softball League joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss this first season of professional softball in Central Texas and the place women's sports has in our society.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by new Executive Director for the Austin Chapter of Sonic Guild to discuss this year's grants and the work they do helping music get made here in our area. They also go down multiple rabbit holes and had lots of side bar conversations as only music nerds can.

Juliet from Majic 95.5 has a conversation with Kate Turner-Abel from the Breast Cancer Resource Center about their upcoming Art Bra Austin Event. They also talk about twhat separates the BCRC from other organizations and the resources they offer to those dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis.

Host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Nick Marino from Tango Charities and Jennifer Haworth from Globe Life for this segment of Inside Austin. They discuss the mission and partnership of the two organizations and how they are going to try and bread a world record at Globe Life Field in Arlington.

Inside Austin and host Brian Fitzgerald welcome Derrick Ernst from Austin Pets Alive Thrift Stores. They talk about the big sale going on and how shopping at one of their five thrift stores helps the local pet population and Austin Pets Alive.

For this segment of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson from the ATX TV Festival. They discuss the shows being featured or honored this year along with the new additions to the fifteenth year of the event.

For this edition of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald sits down with Vanessa Scruggs and CJ Andrand from the Salvation Army Austin Area Command. They talked about the work being done at their shelters and how we can help by playing in their first ever pickleball tournament.

Bob Barnes from IBC Bank Austin joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss the work IBC Bank does with MD Anderson to fund cancer care and research. They also discussed the upcoming "Give Cancer the Boot" golf tournament where 100% of money raised goes towards MD Anderson's cancer centers. For more information go to Talk1370.com and to register for the tournament [email protected]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the SIMS Foundation is putting on Feel Good Fest to raise awareness and resources for their work providing mental health resources to the music community in our area. Derrick Lesnau joins host Brian Fitzgerald for this week's Inside Austin to talk about that and the many shows that are benefiting from throughout the month of May.

Heather Bellino and Bronwyn Blake from the Texas Advocacy Project joined Inside Austin and host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about the findings from their comprehensive study about protective orders in the state of Texas.

Host Brian Fitzgerald and Dana Younger from the Blue Genie Art Bazaar had a conversation about this year's May Market. They were joined by Asaf Ronen from the Austin Creative Alliance to talk about how the May Market helps support their organization along with local artists and the art community.

Bradley Allen from Central Texas Folds of Honor joins Inside Austin and host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about the educational and scholarship opportunities they offer families of service members and first responders. They also discussed the upcoming events they have scheduled and the ways we can help.

Inside Austin and host Brian Fitzgerald are joined by Dr. Leon Vanstone to analyze the Artemis II mission and give a play by play reporting of the re-entry, splashdown, and recovery. They also talked about the Space Workforce Incubator For Texas or SWIFT program that hopes to change the way we perceive space as an industry and just who the space workforce really is.

Maestro Peter Bay joins host Brian Fitzgerald for another conversation about their shared love of music and the next few performances from the Symphony. They also talked about what the last year and a half might bring for Peter as he wraps up his time as conductor.

Bobby Jenkins from ABC Home and Commercial Services and host Brian Fitzgerald have a conversation about the tradition of Kite Fest in Austin and how it was started almost one hundred years ago by the Exchange Club. Kite Fest benefits the Moss Pieratt Foundation and Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood research.

Kristen Starr from Sunday Lunchbox is the guest on this week's show. She and host Brian Fitzgerald have a discussion about the unique approach she takes to her non-profit and how the use of technology have helped in the ways they tackle food insecurity.

The topic of this edition of Inside Austin is a story of organ donation. Ken Abbott and Jeffery Grinnell have a conversation with host Brian Fitzgerald about Ken's bike journey across the U.S. after receiving a heart transplant. Part of his journey will take him through Austin to raise awareness for being an organ donor and letting your loved ones know what your wishes are before there is an emergency. Jeffery joined the show to talk about the science of organ donation and how to make sure you are on the list.

For this week's Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Gigi Edwards-Bryant from the Write To Me Foundation to discuss this year's Prom Rack event. The two of them talked about how some kids can miss out on certain rites of passage are not available to all kids due to cost or circumstance and ways she is trying to change that.

Michelle Anderson from Austin's Habitat for Humanity joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this segment of Inside Austin. They discuss the work Habitat for Humanity does not just building houses but also selling houses to those who may have thought homeownership would never be possible.

Host Brian Fitzgerald sits down with Seespriya Jakowlew-Dahlhaus from the Austin Creative Reuse Center for today's Inside Austin. They discuss the different approach the Center uses to thrift markets and reusing and recycling. They also talked about the upcoming Spring Reuse Art Market and how you can donate items to their shop.

Ro Patrick from the Ad Council sits down with host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about the work being done to getting information to the public through advertising. They also talk about the impact some of those public service campaigns (PSA) have become part of our pop culture and history.

On this week's Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Ciji Wagner from Louder Than Silence about the ways they are changing how we see the aftercare of those who are the victims of sexual assault.

Walter Moreau is this week's guest on Inside Austin. Host Brian Fitzgerald talks to him about the different approach the Foundation Communities has towards homelessness and affordable housing.

On this week's Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a wide ranging conversation with Christine Pasculado, Zia Tollette, and Freddie Crocheron from the George Washington Carver Museum here in Austin. They talked about the passing of Jesse Jackson, the history of the Carver and the genealogy work, along with Black History Month and more.

Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald and frequent guest Piper Stege Nelson talk about this year's Amplify ATX and WilCo Days and the ways it impacts over 700 non profits in our area. Go to AmplifyATX.org for more.

Aysa Province from Beautifully Loved joins Inside Austin and host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss the growth of the organization and the mental health aspect of being a sick kid. They also talked about the upcoming fashion show featuring kids in various stages of their illnesses.

Sarah Hammel from Austin Humane Society joins host Brian Fitzgerald and Inside Austin this week. The two talk about their upcoming Puppy Bowl event and the work they do all year with dogs and cats that need a second chance.

Piper Stege Nelson from I Live Here, I Give Here joins Inside Austin and host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about ways to give in the new year. They talk about the small and big ways you can impact your community through helping a cause that matters to you.

For this edition of Inside Austin Booker from Mix 94.7 sits down with former Longhorn and NFL player Derrick Johnson to talk about his time playing for UT and in the League. They also talked about Derrick's Defend the Dream Foundation and the work they do in underprivileged school's libraries. Booker and Derrick also discussed the Celebrity Waiter Night happening at the Four Seasons in Austin that benefits his foundation.

Nick Canedo from We Are Blood joins host Brian Fitzgerald for this edition of Inside Austin to remind everyone to donate blood and platelets. They discuss that January is National Blood Donor Month and this year marks 75 years of We Are Blood supplying local hospitals and medical services in the Central Texas area.

For this edition of Inside Austin we share clips from the past year's conversations host Brian Fitzgerald and his guests had.

For this edition of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald and Seanna Marceaux from Meals on Wheels of Central Texas have a conversation about the importance of proper nutrition and how what you eat is part of your health care. They also talked about the households helped by Meals on Wheels and ways we can help.

Deputy Louis Moncivias from the Travis County Sheriff's Office joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss the year round efforts of the Brown Santa program and how many families they help every Christmas.

Inside Austin and host Brian Fitzgerald are joined this week by Mark Jackson from Central Texas Food Bank. They have a conversation about the increasing need along with the decreasing of resources, they also discuss the holiday season and ways we can give our time and the good monetary donations do in our community.

Inside Austin is joined by James Russell from the Trail of Lights Foundation. Host Brian Fitzgerald and he talk about this year's event and how the foundation's soul purpose is to put on the Trail of Lights.

Major Lewis Reckline from the Salvation Army Austin Area Command joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss this year's Angel Tree and Red Kettle season.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by frequent show guest, Peter Bay from the Austin Symphony Orchestra for this edition of Inside Austin. They talk about the next few performances for the season and the big announcement the Maestro made a couple months ago.

Caroline Boudreaux from the Miracle Foundation joins host Brian Fitzgerald for this edition of Inside Austin. They discuss how the Miracle Foundation is trying to change the perception and practices of foster care and the orphanage systems world wide. They also talk about how the nearly 8,000,000 kids impacted and the ways we can help.

Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Dana Younger from the Blue Genie Art Bazaar to discuss this year's show. They are joined by Andrea Taurins from Make A Wish of Central and South Texas to discuss how the Bazaar has raised over $80.000 over the years.

For this episode of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald sits down with Bruce Willenzik from the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar to discuss their 50th year of bringing the art community and Central Texas together for the holidays. They also talk about this year's new artists and how the music stage is the envy of Austin venues when the Bazaar is is full swing.

Christine Albert from Swan Songs rejoins the show to talk to host Brian Fitzgerald about giving musical last rites and wishes to those nearing the end of their journeys and this year's Swan Songs Serenade that happened earlier this month. She was also very candid about the loss of her longtime music partner and husband Chris Gage. Christine spoke about how she gained a new perspective on the work she has been doing after being on the receiving end of a Swan Songs show for Chris.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Dorian Colbert from KING (Kids In a New Groove) to talk about their upcoming Holiday Hope show happening at Antone's and the music mentoring program they have for kids in foster care. They also spoke about the songwriting contest that leads up to the show and the Partnerships for Children toy drive.

For today's Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Amy Miller, Jen Holt, and Jessica Spencer from Junior League of Austin. They discuss the mission of the organization along with the 50th year of the A Christmas Affair event and their Coats for Kids drive.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Laura Estes from the Alzheimer's Association - Capital of Texas Chapter to discuss the way Alzheimer's impacts families and how the advances in testing and treating are making such a big difference in the lives of those diagnosed. They also talked about the upcoming Ride to End ALZ happening in Dripping Springs.