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Inside Austin Podcast
by Audacy
Inside Austin brings you interviews with civic, political, and community leaders from across Austin and Central Texas... highlighting important community events and organizations. Listen every Sunday or at any time on demand here on Talk1370.com.
Episodes
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A Different Perspective of the Austin Symphony Orchestra
For this segment of Inside Austin, host Brian Fitzgerald sat down with Austin Symphony Orchestra CEO Justus Zimmerman. During the conversation, Zimmerman highlighted the orchestra's core mission to make music accessible to everyone and break down traditional barriers of elitism in classical…
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Austin Humane Society and the 21st Rags to Wags Gala
The Austin Humane Society is preparing for its 21st annual Rags to Wags Gala on Oct. 24 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel. The event serves as the organization's largest fundraiser of the year, aiming to raise $800,000 to support local animal care, shelter operations, and rescue operations across…
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Texas Military Forces Museum
Joining host Brian Fitzgerald on this edition of Inside Austin is the Director of the Texas Military Forces Museum, Jeff Hunt. They discussed Austin's Camp Mabry, an active military post that many local residents hear about during daily weather forecasts without fully realizing its deep history…
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HAAM Day In The Live Music Capital of the World
For this edition of Inside Austin, host Brian Fitzgerald was joined by Paul Scott, CEO of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, HAAM. Austin recognizes September as Support Local Music Month, aligned with the HAAM Day Music Festival on Sept. 22. Community members are encouraged to support...
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Bill Hicks Foundation for Wildlife and ‘Wild Animals Deserve to be Wild’
Lynn Raridon, Director of the Bill Hicks Foundation for Wildlife, spoke with host Brian Fitzgerald on Inside Austin about the importance of humane treatment, education, and non-interference regarding local wildlife. She warned against keeping wild animals as domestic pets, noting that social…
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Boys and Girls Club of the Austin Area and the Great Futures Gala
Joining host Brian Fitzgerald from the Boys and Girls Club of the Austin Area is lifetime Longhorn and CBS College Sports Analyst Brian Jones. They discuss the impact the club had on Jones' life and how it provides a valuable space for kids that may no longer be available in school.
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A Conversation with the Executive Producers of PBS' NOVA
Host Brian Fitzgerald has a wide ranging and fun conversation with the Executive Producers of the PBS show NOVA, Julia Cort and Chris Schmidt. They discuss the history of the show and how an episode is produced. Julia and Chris also preview the new season and share some of their PBS stories.
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Austin Symphony Orchestra and the Bittersweet Start to a Maestro's Grand Finale
In this edition of Inside Austin, host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Maestro Peter Bay of the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Celebrating 30 years of bringing music to Central Texas, Peter reflects on memorable moments from his tenure with the Symphony as he prepares for his final year serving as…
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Texas Science and Natural History Museum
Dr. Liam Norris from the Texas Science and Natural History Museum joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss the museum's learning opportunities and exhibits. They also spoke about the creatures that inhabited our area millions of years ago and the ways you can become a member or enjoy the museum for...
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Central Texas Food Bank and Restaurant Weeks
Sari Vatske from Central Texas Food Bank joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss recent studies that place Texas at the top of the list for food insecurity and how a dollar donation turns into three meals. They also talked about Restaurant Weeks happening August 28th through September 13th where...
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Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department's BBQ Fundraiser
On this edition of the show host Brian Fitzgerald sits down with Johnna Rister and Derrellene Zbikowski from the Bartlett, Texas Volunteer Fire Department. They spoke about the sacrifices and work that goes into being a volunteer firefighter and the large area covered by department. They also...
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Salvation Army's Day of Giving
Major Lewis Reckline from the Salvation Army Austin Area Command joins host Brian Fitzgerald for this segment of Inside Austin. They discuss the upcoming Day of Giving and he highlights the services those donations provide.
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I Live Here; I Give Here's Amplify ATX and WilCo Days Impact Report
Piper Stege Nelson from I Live Here; I Give Here and host Brian Fitzgerald discuss this year's Amplify ATX and Amplify WilCo Days Impact Report. They talk about the amount being donated on the day is less than last year and why giving is down. They also went over ways to give to local non-profits...
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Peak Performers and Disability Pride Month
Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Peak Performers Myles Wallace to talk about July being Disability Pride Month. They discussed the changes in attitude and accommodations over the years for those differently abled but how finding work can still be difficult based on assumptions. Myles also spoke...
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The Guadalupe River Floods One Year Later
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…
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Nick Bannin Talks About El Nino and the Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive
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.
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Torch Literary Arts Will Soon Have a Home
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...
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We Are Blood and the Battle of the Badges
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…
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The Screwworm Outbreak and Our Pets with Austin Pets Alive
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…
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Sisters in Public Health
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…
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Professional Softball, The Texas Volts, and The AUSL
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.
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Sonic Guild's New Executive Director
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.
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Art Bra and the BCRC
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.
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Tango Charities and Globe Life are Attempting a World Record
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...
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Austin Pets Alive Thrift Stores Are Having a Big Sale
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.
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ATX TV Festival Season 15
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.
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Salvation Army's Dink for a Difference Pickleball Tournament
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.
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Give Cancer the Boot with IBC Bank and MD Anderson
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...
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SIMS and Feel Good Fest
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…
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Texas Advocacy Project's Protective Order Study
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.
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The May Market at the Blue Genie Art Bazaar
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.
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Central Texas Folds of Honor
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.
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Live Analysis of the Artemis II Mission End with Dr. Leon Vanstone
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...
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A Conversation With Maestro Peter Bay
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.
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The 98th Annual Kite Festival
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...
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Sunday Lunchbox
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.
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Pedaling for Life: One Heart's Journey Across America with Ken Abbott and LiveOnNY
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...
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Prom Rack
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…
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Austin Habitat for Humanity
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.
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Austin Creative Reuse and Their Spring Reuse Art Market
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…
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The Ad Council and 80yrs of History and Pop Culture
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.
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Louder Than Silence
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.
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Foundation Communities
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.
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The George Washington Carver Museum and Black History Month at 100 Years
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…
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Amplify ATX and WilCo Days 2026
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.
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Beautifully Loved and the Mental Health Side of Being a Sick Kid
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.
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Austin Humane Society and the Puppy Bowl
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.
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Service to Others in a Changing World with I Live Here, I Give Here
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.
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Defend the Dream and Stories from the League with Derrick Johnson
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....
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Blood Donor Month and We Are Blood
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Inside Austin brings you interviews with civic, political, and community leaders from across Austin and Central Texas... highlighting important community events and organizations. Listen every Sunday or at any time on demand here on Talk1370.com.
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