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With Deanna Dahl from the Pug Rescue of Austin talking about pugs, getting involved in your community, and dog parks. Music by Amber Westerman.

Episode 27 breakfast tacos with Ryan Robinson, artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Mushroom Cowboy and the Morning Spin, talking about her creative projects, saying yes to everything, building infrastructure, and how different generations can help each other. Music by Jess James.

With David Ansel, founder of Soup Peddler, talking about Barton Springs, the value of community, and the origins of Soup Peddler. Music by Paprika.

With Conner Stephens, musician and Cultural Liaison for Allen's Boots, talking about Allen's, writing music, compassion, and picking out some boots. Music by Warren Hood.

With Mitch Baranowski, author of the book Austin's Music Scene, talking about music, beer, and great advice from Monte Warden. Music by Conner Stephens.

With Gordy Quist from the Band of Heathens talking about their new album, Country Sides, keeping an independent spirit, stories from the BoH journey, goofy dinner parties, the inspiration for Medicine Man, the advice to work hard, be kind, and have fun, and being less serious in life. Music by the Band of Heathens. Catch them at Waterloo Records March 4th, ACL Live March 6th, or on the Country Sides Tour throughout the spring.

With Peter Rushford, founder and CEO of Shār Snacks, talking about making extraordinary versions of ordinary things, enjoying the day, the collaborative and supportive culture of Austin, and Shār's philosophies. Music by Water and Rust.

With writer Adam Schragin talking about the downfall of print journalism, salsa, and the importance of standing up for due process in the United States. Music by Joseph Terrell.

With Clayton Aynesworth and Alon Kay, from Castle Hill Fitness, talking about community, running a gym during the pandemic, sustainable systems, and some of the workout classes at CHF. Music by Kelley Mickwee.

With Mary Kelley from Fleetwood's, the "Rock-n-Roll Wedding Chapel" in Asheville, North Carolina and proud supporter of the Keep Asheville Weird movement, talking about nature, the best wedding venues in Asheville, and on-ramps. Music by The Somebodies.

With musician Guy Forsyth talking about writing music, being big in the Netherlands, and playing at Antone's. Music by Guy Forsyth.

With Dr. Robert Mace, Executive Director of the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, talking about music, water conservation, and tacos. Music by Ghostowne.

With Terry Currier, owner of the iconic record store Music Millennium in Portland, Oregon, and originator of the phrase "Keep Portland Weird", talking about music venues, Portland, and the future of weirdness. Music by Monica Valli who is nominated for an Austin Chronicle Best of Austin award, Best Blues Musician, voting runs through January 19th.

Part 2 with Evan Parks from the Writer's League of Texas talking about Writer's League of Texas events, pantser writers vs. planner writers, and telling stories. Music by Chili Cold Bold.

With Evan Parks from the Writer's League of Texas talking about Ernest Cline's DeLorean, Queso, and Bess Whitehead Scott. Music by Chili Cold Blood.