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Lockhart’s Irish music session: where tradition meets community! Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode host Steven Collins takes you to the lively Irish music session at Lockhart Arts and Crafts . He chats with local musicians about their love for Irish folk music and the tradition of playing together. Guests share their stories of how they got into Irish music, how the pandemic affected...

Rabbits, lambs, and life lessons at the Junior Livestock Show! Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode host Steven Collins visits the Caldwell County Junior Livestock Show . He chats with local kids and parents about raising animals like rabbits, lambs, and goats. They share fun stories, daily routines, and what it’s like to compete. Guests talk about learning responsibility, making new fri...

Reviving Lockhart’s music scene with Melissa Engleman’s raw sound! Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode host Steven Collins talks with Melissa Engleman about her new album Love, part of a trilogy called Love Death and Mexico. She shares her journey of creating the album, which was delayed due to the pandemic. Melissa discusses the themes of love, loss, and self-love in the music, inspire...

Reviving Lockhart’s arts scene with unique circus performances! Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode host Steven Collins with Xochitl Sosa , the founder and director of a contemporary circus company in Austin. Xochitl talks about her journey in circus arts, from learning trapeze to becoming a director. She shares how her shows blend dance, acrobatics, and storytelling, with themes like c...

Reviving Lockhart’s music scene with Gravity Hotel’s raw sound!  Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode host Steven Collins chats with Danny Manning and Dan Goodman of the band Gravity Hotel . They share their journey of forming the band in Lockhart in 2023 and how they blend post-punk and alt-metal influences. The duo talks about their unique sound, drawing from bands like Queens of the...

Bringing music, fun, and local flavor to Lockhart’s favorite summer nights! Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode, we take a look at the exciting lineup for Courthouse Nights 2025 and have some fun answering quirky questions along the way! Will Rhodes , a sound engineer, musician & music enthusiast, discusses the Courthouse Nights 2025 music festival lineup. Host Steven Collins spotli...

Bringing back Lockhart’s hidden gem of history and creativity! Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode host Steven Collins explores Lockhart’s creative community, featuring Jenn Miori Hodges , owner of The Case Room , a place that blends history, craft, and a unique vibe. We also talk to Gayla Partridge , a local artist whose detailed work mixes anatomy, folklore, and the macabre through em...

Bringing silent films to life in Lockhart again! Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode host Steven Collins visits the Gaslight-Baker Theatre to chat with composer and musician Justin Sherburn . Justin shares how he creates live music for silent films with his group Montopolis. He talks about scoring the Western film Return of Draw Egan using music by Ennio Morricone, and how comedians rew...

Revisiting vintage fashion and Lockhart’s creative spirit! Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode host Steven Collins visits Magic Mirror Vintage in downtown Lockhart to chat with shop owner Natalie Ribbons . Natalie shares how she started her store in 2017 and turned it into a colorful space full of vintage clothes, records, and fun gifts. From ‘70s glam to ‘90s tees, everything is handpi...

A throwback to community baseball games and classic music! In this episode of 78644 Podcast, host Steven Collins along with his Co-host Taylor Burge share the story of Sandlot Baseball in Lockhart. What began as a fun idea turned into a full community event with two local teams, the Lockhart Hawks . Player Kamila Knight shares how joining the team brought new joy and connection. Locals gather to p...

Back on the feed: Stories of Stage, Scouts, and raising a good Texan. Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode host Steven Collins chats with Texas theatre legend Jaston Williams , known for Greater Tuna and his new show High Heels and Cowboy Boots at Paramount Theatre . Jaston shares funny and heartfelt stories from his long stage career, including Boy Scout mischief, friendship with Joe Se...

Honoring stories and art rooted in family and tradition! Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode host Steven Collins ,  shines a light on artist Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa , the owner of Blue Cypress Botanicals and creative force behind Brooms & Baskets . From learning traditional broom making in Texas to creating her own dream-inspired style, Nam’s work blends craft, family history, and pers...

A look back to stories we truly love! Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this heartfelt episode, we share two special love stories from longtime Lockhart locals. From a chance hospital meeting to high school note-passing and secret wedding plans, Mayor Lew White and his wife Patti White, and Wendy Ramsey & Ray Ramsey take us back to where it all began. Through funny wedding moments and sweet me...

A throwback to one of our favorites! Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode host Steven Collins , takes us on a journey through music, memory, and community. From a newly released single inspired by border-town nostalgia to the bittersweet farewell of Lockhart’s iconic Open Mic Night at Lockhart Arts and Craft , this episode is a tribute to the artists, storytellers, and spaces that make L...

In case you missed it! In this episode of the 78644 Podcast, host Steven Collins sits down with Greg Keogh , a key figure in the music industry, to discuss the challenges musicians face in today’s streaming world. Greg introduced Curios , a platform aimed at transforming the way artists are compensated for their work in the digital age. From the unfair royalties of streaming platforms to Curios&#3...

In this episode of the 78644 Podcast, host Kate Collins takes you behind the scenes of Matilda the Musical at the Gaslight-Baker Theatre as opening night approaches. We hear from the creative minds bringing this colorful production to life, starting with Director Beth James , who shares insights into her vision for the show and the challenges of staging such a large production. Throughout the epis...

If you missed it earlier, here it is again! In this episode of the 78644 Podcast, host Steven Collins talks with Chayo Rodriguez at Chayo’s Paint & Body Shop . Chayo is the founder of the Austin Wrestling Revolution , and he shares his journey in the world of wrestling. From running wrestling events across Texas to balancing his family life, Chayo opens up about his passion for the sport and h...

In this episode of the 78644 Podcast, host Steven Collins sits down with Eric Beck , Director of Gaslight-Baker Theatre , to talk about the 24 Hour Play Festival where seven original plays are written, directed, rehearsed, and performed all within a single day. This year’s event featured something new: a play written by a kid and directed by a 9-year-old.  The episode also highlights a haunting be...

In this episode of the 78644 Podcast, host Steven Collins takes us on a journey through the unique blend of Texas traditions, music, and creative entrepreneurship. From an exhilarating mutton bustin' event where kids held on tight for a wild ride to the rhythms of Grateful Dead covers and the joy filled vibe of Chad Rea art gallery, Cult of Happy , we cover it all. Plus, Kelly Dugan is also pr...

In this episode of the 78644 Podcast, host Steven Collins sits down with some incredible people who are shaping the cultural scene in Lockhart, Texas. We start with Rider Kiesner , a world champion trick roper, who talks about his journey into the Western arts and how he’s kept cowboy traditions alive through his performances. Next, we chat with Nathan Colt Young , a country musician who shares th...

Welcome back to the 78644 Podcast. This episode brings together stories from the stage at Old Settlers Music Festival to the creative spaces of Lockhart. The show opens with this year’s Youth Talent Showcase, where rising artists like Ira Thorne Clifton, Gigi Shafi , and Oliver perform original songs and talk about their creative journeys. We hear how music takes shape early, grows through family...

Welcome back to the 78644 Podcast. This episode takes us from the fields of Brownsboro Ranch to the downtown square in Lockhart. The episode opens with a look at how a local ranching family transitioned from farming to raising Angus and eventually Wagyu cattle, and how they’ve kept their operation local, from raising the herd to processing the beef. Joe Seth Roddy and Jack Montesinos from band “ T...

Welcome back to the 78644 Podcast ! In this special Cinco De Mayo episode, the celebration of Cinco de Mayo is explored, focusing on Lockhart’s vibrant community event. Peter Brown , a Professor of Anthropology, and Todd Blomerth , Historian & Author, explain the historical significance of Cinco De Mayo, the Battle of Puebla, and its cultural impact. The episode covers the history of Cinco De...

Welcome back to the 78644 Podcast! In this episode, host Steven Collins brings together three stories from across Central Texas, each rooted in music, art, and community. We hear from country musician Ellis Bullard , who talks about his path through the Texas music scene, the meaning behind his album title, and a moment when a stolen trailer almost stopped a tour until some unexpected support came...

Welcome back to the 78644 Podcast! In this rich and vibrant episode, host Steven Collins brings together the awe of circus arts, the raw power of songwriting, and the heartfelt stories of Lockhart’s own youth in agriculture. We start with a nostalgic audio tour of a classic circus setup and then dive into the creative life of Xochitl Sosa , a contemporary circus artist sharing her journey from Oak...