What Makes Austin Weird

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20 episodes
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Date created
2025/09/27
Latest episode
2026/02/09
Average duration
69 min.
Release period
7 days

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A conversation with Austinites about Austin.

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Episode 20 Clayton Aynesworth and Alon Kay // Kelley Mickwee
2026/02/09
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.
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Episode 19 Mary Kelley // The Somebodies
2026/02/02
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.
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Episode 18 Guy Forsyth // Guy Forsyth
2026/01/26
With musician Guy Forsyth talking about writing music, being big in the Netherlands, and playing at Antone's. Music by Guy Forsyth.
Episode 17 Dr. Robert Mace // Ghostowne
2026/01/19
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.
Episode 16 Terry Currier // Monica Valli
2026/01/12
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.
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Episode 15. Evan Parks // Chili Cold Blood (Part 2)
2026/01/05
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.
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Episode 14. Evan Parks // Chili Cold Blood (Part 1)
2025/12/29
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.
Episode 13. Kristell Jean Aguilar // Isabella Acosta
2025/12/21
With entrepreneur, food blogger, fashion blogger, actress, and model Kristell Jean Aguilar, talking about entrepreneurship, working with Brad Pitt, and Christmas. Music by Isabella Acosta.
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Episode 12. On the road (Coronado, CA) Osvaldo Mendoza // Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra
2025/12/14
From Coronado, CA with Osvaldo Mendoza, Founder and Conductor of the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra, talking about nature, tacos, and composing music. Music by the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra.
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Episode 11. Nick Courtright // Bob Schneider
2025/12/07
With Nick Courtright, founder of Atmosphere Press, talking about writing, the golden-cheeked warbler, and Willie Nelson. Music by Bob Schneider.
Episode 10. Johnathan Hall // Shad Blair
2025/11/30
With Johnathan Hall, Bar Manager at Ranch 616, talking about ranch water, unique Austin institutions, and how to be a good bar patron. Music by Shad Blair.
Episode 9. Colleen Dieter // Darren Hoff and the Hard Times
2025/11/23
With Colleen Dieter from ATX Gardens and the ATX Gardens Podcast talking about gardening, Thanksgiving, and tacos. Music by Darren Hoff and the Hard Times.
Episode 8. Sedge Downing // Jenifer Jackson (Part 3)
2025/11/16
Part 3 with endurance cyclist Sedge Downing talking about Japanese culture in Austin, Austin's close community feel, and traffic. Music by Jenifer Jackson.
Episode 7. Sedge Downing // Jenifer Jackson (Part 2)
2025/11/09
Part 2 with endurance cyclist Sedge Downing talking about the Ride Across Texas endurance race, Austin's future, and getting outside. Music by Jenifer Jackson.
Episode 6. Joel Monteleone // Sachin & the Porch
2025/11/07
With Joel Monteleone from Hot Takes Hot Dates, Austin’s most fun social dating event, talking about the Austin dating scene, connecting with people, and having fun. Music by Sachin & the Porch.
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5 out of 5
4 reviews
Laura_theotherone 2025/10/19
Cool Perspective on Austin
Cool & quirky perspective on Austin from an unusual cast of characters who share insights on (& show) what makes Austin such a weird and wonderful pla...
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DGA323 2025/10/08
Great episode!!
This was such a fun listen and so interesting getting to hear about Austin from decades past, recommendations, and fun personal anecdotes in a lovely ...
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