Hey Elgin!

Todays the day y’all… In this mouth-watering episode of HeyElgin!! , Boston Nick, Ben and Tony sit down with Nick Pocknail and Joe Mulvehill, the culinary duo behind the incredible Uncle Pocko’s Kitchen and Smoke. The guys brought a fresh batch of their amazing tacos into the studio, and between the unbelievable aroma and Tony—a dedicated low-and-slow Texas barbecue pitmaster himself—having his st...

In this week’s episode of Hey Elgin!! , Boston Nick, Ben & Tony sit down with Kendall Montgomery of My Family’s Farm, an incredible local nonprofit making a massive difference right here in Elgin, Texas. Kendall and her husband are building a tiny home community dedicated to providing a true sense ofbelonging and vital support services to youth who have aged out of the foster care system. We d...

Welcome back to Hey Elgin!! , perfectly situated in the greatest small town in Texas. This week, Boston Nick, Ben and Tony are bringing you one of our most important episodes yet. We sat down for exclusive, in-depth, and separate interviews with Kat Hammer and David Glass, your candidates for Bastrop County Commissioner, Precinct 4.  You sent in your toughest questions, and we delivered. Weput bot...

Welcome back to Hey Elgin!! , the heartbeat of the greatest small town in Texas. This week, Boston Nick, Ben and Tony are sitting down with a true hometown legend and lifelong Elginite: Brad Cardwell. Have you ever wondered what actually sparked theintense, decades-long rivalry between Elgin High School and Manor High School? After years of keeping quiet, Brad is finally revealing the closely guar...

You asked, and we finally delivered! On this highly anticipated episode of the Hey Elgin!! podcast, Tony, Boston Nick, and Ben sit down with a true downtown legend: David L. Smith. As the owner of David L.Smith:A Gallery and the longest-running retail store owner in downtown Elgin, David is a cornerstone of our local community. He is also the publisher of the Elgin Texas Thunderbird News , bringin...

Things are getting spicy in the Hey Elgin!! studio thisweek! We sit down with Paula and John, the masterminds behind local favorite Paula and Crazy John’s Hot Stuff . If you’ve been to the Elgin Farmer Market or pop-up shops around Central Texas, you already know about their legendarylineup of salsa, hot sauce, cowboy candy, pickles, and chow chow. But how did all this "hot stuff" come t...

Welcome back to another episode of Hey Elgin!! Thisweek, Tony, Ben, and Boston Nick are hanging out in the studio with Walter and the gang from the Lucky Old Scoundrels MC. We sit down to talk about a heavy topic that Walter istackling head-on: his recent prostate cancer diagnosis. In true Walter fashion, we manage to joke, laugh, and make light of a really tough situation. He opens up about catch...

(Note: This episode contains heavy discussions regardingPTSD, trauma, and suicide. Please prioritize your mental well-being; a full trigger warning and list of resources are provided at the start of the audio.) Welcome to a very different, deeply raw episode of HeyElgin!! . This week, Tony, Ben, and Boston Nick are setting aside the usual banter to have a critical and vulnerable conversation about...

Welcome back to another episode of Hey Elgin!! Thisweek, Tony, Ben, and Boston Nick are sitting down with a guest who needs no introduction if you spend any time on local social media—Judah Ross, Bastrop County real estate agent and fellow podcaster. After a long history of butting heads online and runningwhat felt like rival shows, we finally bury the hatchet and get everything out on the table....

Welcome back to Hey Elgin!! In this episode, Tony, Ben, and Boston Nick sit down with Rich Lucero, the Head Football Coach and Boys Athletic Coordinator for the Elgin Wildcats. Coach Lucero, who previously served as the Wildcats'offensive coordinator since 2021, shares the story of his 25-year coaching career. A native of Bangs, Texas, and a Texas Tech graduate, Coach Lucero has traveled exten...

Welcome back to another episode of Hey Elgin!! Thisweek, Tony, Ben, and Boston Nick are sitting down for an official "Chat with Kat," featuring Bastrop County Precinct 4 write-in candidate Kat Hammer. We dive deep into Kat’s fascinating background, exploringher travels across the United States and her incredible 30-plus-year career as a dedicated social worker. Kat breaks down exactly ho...

Welcome back to another episode of Hey Elgin!! This week, Tony, Ben, and Boston Nick are stepping back in time with Media Producer, Director, and Editor, Karen Bernstein. After trading New York for Elgin in 2018, Karen quickly embedded herself in the civic heartbeat of the town, bringing her extensive documentary expertise to the Elgin Oral History Project. We sit down to dive deep into the rich h...

Welcome back to Hey Elgin!! This week, Tony, Ben, andBoston Nick are shifting gears for a heavier, but deeply important, conversation. We are honored to sit down with Stephen Wusterhausen andCurtis Craig from the Little Stars of Texas Foundation. They share the heart behind their mission: providing beautiful, handcrafted infant caskets entirely at no cost to families navigating unimaginable traged...

Welcome back to another highly entertaining episode of HeyElgin!! This week, Nick, Ben, and Tony are sharing a lot of laughs with Bob and Caleb, the guys behind the beloved downtown staple, the Lightnin’ Bar. We pull back the curtain on what it is actually like to runa bar right in the heart of historic downtown Elgin. Bob and Caleb share their deep passion for this community, what makes the peopl...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Hey Elgin!! For Episode 38, Nick, Ben, and Tony sit down with the newly appointed President of the Elgin Chamber of Commerce, Heather Bloom. If you’ve ever wondered what exactly the Chamber does for the town, Heather is here to break it all down. She shares the immense joy she finds in her new role, her deep passion for promoting local businesses, and wh...

Welcome back to another episode of Hey Elgin!! Thisweek, Nick, Ben, and Tony sit down with a guy who arguably has his hands in more local projects than anyone else in town: Stef Finley . As the owner of Elgin's own Smash Daddy Burgers, Stef isalready famous for feeding the community, but his impact goes way beyond the grill. We dive into his extensive volunteer work with the local VFW, his rel...

Welcome back to another episode of Hey Elgin!! Thisweek, Nick, Ben, and Tony are incredibly honored to sit down with Curtis Craig Jr., a dedicated Firefighter and EMT with Bastrop/Travis County ESD 1. In one of our most powerful and moving episodes yet, Curtisopens up about his unbelievable 10-year journey to the frontlines. Tipping the scales at almost 500 pounds, he shares the profound motivatio...

Welcome back to another episode of Hey Elgin!! This week, Nick, Ben, and Tony are sitting down with a true local talent, Elgin’s very own Willie 2 Strings . We trace Willie's incredible 15-year journey through themusic scene, starting all the way back with the very first chords of Johnny Cash’s "Ring of Fire." From there, we follow his evolution through various band stints, the lesso...

Happy Mother's Day, Elgin! This week on Hey Elgin!! , Nick, Ben, and Tony sit down for a highly anticipated episode with the women who know us best and put up with us the most: our moms! We handed the studio over to Char, Maddy, and Noble, and they absolutely delivered. This episode is packed with fantastic answers, hilarious stories, and more than a fewembarrassing childhood memories we'd...

Welcome back to another episode of Hey Elgin!! The wait is over, and we are incredibly excited to finally release this one. This week, Nick, Ben, and Tony sit down with an absolute local legend and a true wealth of knowledge: Charlotte Swenson . As one of the original founders of the iconic Elgin HogeyeFestival, Charlotte is woven into the very fabric of this town. We dive deep into Elgin’s rich h...

Welcome back to Episode 32 of Hey Elgin!! This week, we are heading just off FM 969 to shine a spotlight on a true local staple. We sit down with Tony and Angela from the Why Knot event center, a magical place that has been serving up music, cheer, and community to Elgin since 1994. We dive into everything that makes this venue so special, including theirjam-packed weekly lineup of karaoke nights...

Welcome to Episode 31 of Hey Elgin!! This is the big one, Elgin! We are bringing you the highly anticipated Mayoral Debate featuring candidate Stephanie Lippke and current Mayor Theresa McShan . Instead of the usual political talking points, we went straight to the source: you. We took the top 10 questions directly from our listener polls , putting both candidates in the hot seat to address the mo...

Welcome back to another episode of Hey Elgin!! This week, we sit down with Cherish White , a dedicated candidate unning for Elgin School Board District 2. Cherish shares her incredible story of trading her Southern California "valley girl" life for the perfectly situated charm of Elgin, Texas. We talk about the pivotal moment when she defined her corevalues and how, just a few short mont...

Welcome to Episode 29 of Hey Elgin!! This week, we are putting out a massive call to action for our incredible community. We sit down with Wade Becker and Veronica Lane for a conversation about resilience, recovery, and neighbors helping neighbors. Wade opens up about thesevere motorcycle accident that left him missing his left foot, sharing his inspiring mindset as he navigates the road ahead. To...

Welcome to Episode 28 of Hey Elgin!! This week, we are heading straight to the heart of downtown to hang out with Pixie , the new owner of The Owl Wine Bar and Home Goods , and her good friend Lisa . We get into the nitty-gritty of what makes the downtown vibe so special and Pixie's absolute passion for the Elgin community. She shares why she decided to shift the shop's hours, creating the...