The Keep Austin Talking’s Podcast
by Keep Austin Talking
Welcome to Keep Austin Talking, a local Austin Texas community forum podcast focused on the people, places, events, and everyday conversations that make Austin, Texas unique. We talk about local news, traffic, food, live music, neighborhoods, outdoor activities, small businesses, and what’s happening around the city. Tune in for straight talk about life in Austin and the topics that matter to the local community.ATX Talk is the Austin, Texas community forum: https://keepaustintalking.com/Keep Austin Talking Podcast https://keepaustintalking.podbean.comPodcast Feed URLhttps://feed.podbean.com/keepaustintalking/feed.xml
Episodes
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Top Recommended Handymen in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Handymen in Austin, TX A South Austin member had a list of small jobs, including a sticky window, a couple of drywall patches, a leaky faucet, and a TV mount. Most people they called did not want work that small, so they asked ATX Talk who would take on a honey do list. Mr.…
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Top Recommended Tree Trimming Services in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Tree Trimming Services in Austin, TX A homeowner with three large live oaks hanging over the house, including one limb resting on the gutter, asked ATX Talk for a real arborist instead of someone with a chainsaw and a pickup. With oak wilt already a concern, they did not want the...
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Top Recommended Primary Care Doctors in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Primary Care Doctors in Austin, TX A member with new insurance needed a new primary care doctor after their last one spent about four minutes with them and had one foot out the door the whole time. They preferred the west side of Austin but were willing to drive for someone good....
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Top Recommended Orthodontists in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Orthodontists in Austin, TX A parent whose 13 year old needs braces, and who is begging for Invisalign, asked ATX Talk for an orthodontist who would be honest about which option actually makes sense. Nantz Orthodontics at 3901 South Lamar Blvd was the top recommendation. One…
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Top Recommended AC Repair Companies in Austin, TX
Top Recommended AC Repair Companies in Austin, TX A South Austin resident near St Elmo had an AC unit that was running but blowing warm air on a hot afternoon, with the house heating up fast. They asked ATX Talk which HVAC company people actually like. The Coolest, located right on E St Elmo Rd,...
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Top Recommended Emergency Plumbers in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Emergency Plumbers in Austin, TX A member came home to a puddle around the water heater in the garage, shut the water off at the valve, and was left with two kids and no hot water. He asked ATX Talk for a plumber who could get there fast and would not rip him off. Radiant was the...
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Top Recommended Electricians in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Electricians in Austin, TX A homeowner who bought an older house had an electrical panel that was maxed out and already flagged by the inspector, plus plans to add an EV charger later. They asked ATX Talk for an electrician who does panel upgrades and will not disappear after...
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Top Recommended EMDR Therapists in Austin, TX
Top Recommended EMDR Therapists in Austin, TX A member who had tried talk therapy a couple of times without much progress asked ATX Talk for a therapist near central Austin who offers EMDR for trauma. They admitted it was not an easy thing to post. Meagan Read was recommended by a member who said...
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Top Recommended Balayage Colorists in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Balayage Colorists in Austin, TX After two salons left her hair brassy orange, a member asked ATX Talk for a colorist on the north side who is actually good at natural, lived in balayage and dimensional color. Theory Hair Salon in Techridge was the top pick, described as an Aveda...
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Top Recommended Vets for Anxious Dogs in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Vets for Anxious Dogs in Austin, TX A member's rescue dog shakes like a leaf at the vet, and the last visit ended with the dog muzzled and the owner in tears. They asked ATX Talk for a vet in South or Central Austin that is good with nervous animals. ZippiVet on South Lamar was…
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Top Recommended Estate Planning Attorneys in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Estate Planning Attorneys in Austin, TX New parents realized they had no estate planning paperwork at all and asked ATX Talk who other families used for wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Robbins Estate Law was the standout recommendation, with one member saying Kyle Robbins…
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Top Recommended Realtors in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Realtors in Austin, TX A first time home buyer shopping around the 78704 and 78745 zip codes asked ATX Talk for a realtor who would not rush them and actually knows how to negotiate. Ricky Cain got the top recommendation from a member who bought their first South Austin home with...
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Top Recommended Caterers in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Caterers in Austin, TX A host planning a graduation party for about 60 guests asked ATX Talk for a caterer that does something different, after serving tacos at every family party since 2015. The Peached Tortilla was recommended for its Asian Southern fusion menu, which guests at...
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Top Recommended Web Designers in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Web Designers in Austin, TX A member starting a side business needed a basic website and possibly a logo, but every agency they talked to wanted a big retainer. They asked ATX Talk for someone affordable and local. Austin Web and Design was recommended, with advice to share your...
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Top Recommended Wedding Photographers in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Wedding Photographers in Austin, TX A newly engaged member planning a spring 2027 wedding asked ATX Talk for a documentary style photographer in Austin who focuses on candid moments instead of a long list of posed shots. Matt Montalvo was recommended for his documentary approach…
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Top Recommended Movers in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Movers in Austin, TX In this ATX Talk thread, a member moving from North Lamar to South Austin at the end of the month asked the community which movers actually did a good job. It is a two bedroom move with a piano involved, and the original poster made it clear they had zero...
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Top Recommended CPAs in Austin, TX
Top Recommended CPAs in Austin, TX A rental property owner who had fallen behind on a couple years of tax returns asked ATX Talk for a CPA who understands real estate and would not lecture them about it. MJ White CPA on Spicewood Springs was the top pick, recommended for working with rental…
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Top Recommended Mechanics in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Mechanics in Austin, TX A truck owner got a transmission quote from the dealership that made him laugh out loud. He asked ATX Talk for a family owned shop in South Austin that would simply tell him what was wrong. Newman's Automotive off Woodbury was recommended by a member who…
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Top Recommended House Cleaning Services in Austin, TX
Top Recommended House Cleaning Services in Austin, TX A busy couple in East Austin near Airport Blvd asked ATX Talk for a cleaning service that could come every other week. They specifically wanted a company rather than one person so there would be backup when someone is out sick. Tidy Hands,...
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Top Recommended Roofers in Austin, TX
Top Recommended Roofers in Austin, TX After a storm knocked granules loose and lifted a few shingles near the ridge, a Northeast Austin homeowner wanted a local roofer to inspect the damage before the insurance adjuster came out. They also wanted to steer clear of the door knockers who show up in...
About this show
Welcome to Keep Austin Talking, a local Austin Texas community forum podcast focused on the people, places, events, and everyday conversations that make Austin, Texas unique. We talk about local news, traffic, food, live music, neighborhoods, outdoor activities, small businesses, and what’s happening around the city. Tune in for straight talk about life in Austin and the topics that matter to the local community.ATX Talk is the Austin, Texas community forum: https://keepaustintalking.com/Keep Austin Talking Podcast https://keepaustintalking.podbean.comPodcast Feed URLhttps://feed.podbean.com/keepaustintalking/feed.xml
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