Inside Austin Podcast

For this edition of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Sarah Hammel from the Austin Humane Society about the drop in pet adoptions and the increase in pet surrenders. They also talk about the Rags to Wags Gala, the silent auction, and raffle they are having to raise money and awareness for our furry little friends.

Jena Kirkpatrick from Evermore joins host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about profound loss and emotions behind it. They also discuss the upcoming benefit show happening at Radio East.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Liz Schoenfeld from LifeWorks Austin to discuss the resources available to youth on the streets. They also talked about ways we can help and their LifeWorks III project.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is sits down with Laramie Gobertt from the SAFE Alliance, SAFE stands for Stop Abuse For Everyone, they spoke about the resources they offer those who have suffered abuse and ways we can help them with that mission. They also discussed their upcoming Touch A Truck event at Q2 Stadium.

Paul Scott from HAAM joins host Brian Fitzgerald for this episode of Inside Austin. They discuss the nearly $200million worth of services provided in the 20yrs they have been serving the local music community. During the interview they also talked about the upcoming HAAM Day and ways you can be entertained and ways you can help.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined on Inside Austin by Maestro of the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Peter Bay. They talk about the upcoming season of music and the BATS (Be At The Symphony) Program. They also discuss the process of hiring new musicians and how Maestro Bay is always trying to challenge himself and the orchestra all while attempting to reach new audiences.

Nick Marino Jr. joins this edition of Inside Austin and host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about the work Tango Charities does to help fight hunger in many different communities here in Texas and throughout the country. They also discussed the Feed the City events in Austin and the surrounding areas and how the South Austin event needs a volunteer leader.

For this edition of Inside Austin and for this installment of our Two Sides series host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Aminah and Nora Elam. At 11yrs old they found a mass on Aminah's brain and we hear the perspectives of both a kid going through cancer and a mother having to care for her sick child and hold a family together. We met Aminah and Nora through Beautifully Loved. They are an organizati...

Level Founder and CEO Alex Wright joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this segment of Inside Austin. They discuss the low barrier and unique approach Level uses to bring information and educational services to those in the jail or prison system.

Major Lewis Reckline from the Salvation Army's Austin Area Command joins host Brian Fitzgerald for this week's Inside Austin. They discuss the work being done at their Rathgeber Center and the aid they provided up in the Hill Country during and after the floods. He also joined the show to talk about August 20th's Day of Giving. For more go to DayOfGivingAustin.org.

Mark Turk from Beat 4 Beat joins host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about the organization's work with kids in schools that have a passion for music. Check out their family friendly 10th anniversary party happening on August 16th at Meanwhile Brewery.

Inside Austin's continuing coverage of the floods in the Hill Country concentrates on pets this week. Joining host Brian Fitzgerald is Karen Guerriero from Kerrville Pets Alive and they talked about the impact the floods had on our furry best friends. They also discussed normal day to day operations at the all volunteer shelter and their Fur Ball coming up in December.

On this edition of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Luis Sanchez from Austin Pets Alive! to talk about the Paddle for Puppies event happening on Lady Bird Lake August 10th. They were joined by Kate Aouelle from the Rowing Dock and Aline Ferreira from Austin Subaru to talk about how fun time can help APA's first in the country Parvo Puppy Program and ICU.

Jayne Zirkel from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this week's show. They discuss the Community Foundation's work in the Hill Country both before and after the floods.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Dorian Colbert from Partnerships for Children and the KING (Kids In a New Groove) music mentoring program. They match kids in the foster care system with someone who can give them music lessons once a week.

For this segment Alex Katz from what is now called Central Texas Strong joins host Brian Fitzgerald again to discuss the rebranding of Red River Rising. They have rescheduled their online auction for July 21st to August 4th and have added flood relief aid to the list of those receiving the proceeds.

Audacy Austin's News Director Kasey Johns and Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald discuss the available resources for those impacted by the floods in Kerrville area and beyond and how the public can help. Go to Talk1370.com for a list and for more information.

Meteorologist Richard McAlister joins host Brian Fitzgerald to offer a unique perspective on the floods in Kerr County, the Hill Country and more. Besides studying the weather Richard is a long time relief worker and a resident of Kerrville.

Host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Alex Katz from Red River Rising about the work they do for the music scene here in Austin and their online memorabilia and experience auction.

Austin Wildlife Rescue needs a new intake center. Jules Maron and host Brian Fitzgerald talk about the short time Austin Wildlife Rescue has to find and move into a new intake facility. They also talked about how the early summer is their busiest time of the year and the work being done out in Elgin at their rehabilitation center.

Technology Expert Geoff Tudor and Rocket Scientist Leon Vanstone from The Space Workforce Incubator For Texas join host Brian Fitzgerald on this edition of Inside Austin. They discuss how Texas is the hub the space industry and SWIFT's Ecosystem Space which is monthly meetings group for those who work and for those who want to work in the field.

Maestro Peter Bay from the Austin Symphony and Teri Smart from Forefront Networks join host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about the upcoming Star Spangled Fest 4th of July celebration happening on July 3rd and 4th. You can hear the Austin Symphony's performance along with the fireworks celebration on Majic 95.5 on July 4th . Additionally Austin's 95.9 Texas Country's Eric Raines will be a part of the J...

Regular guest Nick Canedo from We Are Blood joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this segment of Inside Austin to talk about how in the summer they see a 20% loss of donations. We also talked about their need for platelet donations and how when you hear Nick on the show it's time to schedule your appointment to donate. Make sure to check out the Battle of the Badges challenge and their event at Q2 Stadi...

Frequent guest Piper Stege Nelson joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this week's Inside Austin. They discuss the 2025 Impact Report from the March 5th and 6th Amplify Austin and WilCo Days and how Central Texans donated over $9million. Piper and Brian also talked about the ongoing work I Live Here, I Give Here does and how recent cuts have impacted them and the charities they work with regularly.

Jamie Herlich and Dave Steakley from the Zach Theatre are on this week's Inside Austin with Brian Fitzgerald. They discuss the some of the upcoming performances and the changes the theatre is going through. The three of them also talked about the opportunities that the Zach offers to actors and others who want to work in the theatre through putting on performances and teaching/learning programs.