512 Degrees

This week we have a voice that's familiar to Austinites. Trevor Scott sits and talks with us today about his story of how he got into the TV business, COVID changes, and being a good advocate for social justice issues. You can watch him weekdays from 9-10 AM on CBS Austin's "We Are Austin," and follow him on Instagram @trevorscottatx. 

Today we talk to the teens behind "Wild Fire," a music group born out of Houston Texas. Kayla and Kelli Iutzwig are a sister act that talk today about voting, High School during COVID, music, and as always, food! If you'd like to see more from Kayla and Kelli, you can follow their Instagram @kaylaiutzwig and @kelliutzwig, and follow "Wild Fire" @wildfiresings.

This week we take a stroll down to a sunny - er - smoky California coast and talk to a Bay Area icon. Rich Rocka (formerly Ya Boy) joined us today with host Nicole Bolar (@nicolebolar.blog) and talked about his journey to where he is, his influences, previous industry experience, and his new albums premiering tomorrow, 10/10/2020, and 11/11/2020. You can see more from Rich Rocka on Instagram @rich...

This week we have a living icon who was married to one of the biggest names in Latin American music history. Chris Perez is a San Antonio native and a longtime rocker who talked music, Selena,  and his Perez Pepper Sauce. You can follow him on instagram @chrispereznow and follow his hot sauce brand @perezpeppersauce.

Sean Mapes is back at it again with the athletic icons: this week we have a retired professional soccer player who, believe it or not, wanted to be a surfer boy when he was a kid. Brian Ching is a three-time major league soccer champion, former Houston Dynamo forward, and is partnered with Houston's Habitat for Humanity with his program "The House that Ching Built." If you'd like to see more from...

A model, a former bachelor contestant, and someone who loves to read joined our podcast - and her name is Alayah Benavidez! She's an avid reader who's spreading the joy that comes from a good book through literacy initiatives. Her Three Bees Boutique uses it's proceeds to give back to local communities, even now during COVID. Alayah Benavidez has a wonderful, contagious spark and a personality tha...

On and off the field, he’s a 6’4 icon for his plays as a starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns. Now, Tyrone is a Free Agent and this week’s guest, where we talk COVID, moving from a small town to a big city, and as always, food. You can follow him on Instagram @tswoopes18.

Today's guest is both an athlete and a chef, representing the United States at the 2000 Summer Olympics and giving another star to Houston Texas. Chef Dawn Burrell is both our first female guest on the show and the first person to give an undisputed "Yes," to the age-old question "Do chips belong on a sandwich?"  You may remember her from Chef Dom Lee's Sweet Tea Supper Club pop-up series, and now...

Today's guests are some fantastic self-proclaimed taco journalists who find the right spots for everyone to enjoy. Jarod and Mando talk about their careers, about tacos, and the love that falls in between. If you'd like to see more from them, follow their instagrams @jneece, @armandorayo, and their show @unitedtacosofamerica.

For today's episode we veer a little bit from talking to chefs, influencers, and foodies to talk to an amazing athlete. As a basketball player at the University of Texas at Austin, Andrew Jones talks COVID, Black Lives Matter, student athletics, and about his journey battling leukemia and coming out a winner. If you'd like to see more from Andrew, give him a follow @ drewdotcash_1 on Instagram.

Twenty years ago, he took a one-way trip to Kenya to figure himself out; now, he's today's podcast guest and the man behind "Ubuntu Life." Come listen for the deep conversation on how to find your true calling, but stay for a quick tomato soup recipe. Zane Wilemon can be found on instagram @zane.wilemon and more information on the story behind the Ubuntu Life Foundation can be found on their websi...

A spiritual man at heart, Brian Batch is a born Texan and one of the amazing co-owners behind Austin's Bird Bird Biscuit. With recent growth and a new location tentatively opening early 2021, we talked about business, biscuits, and the power of meditation and mindsets. Check out @birdbirdbiscuit on Instagram to see more.

Today we chatted with Chef Ali Khan - a born entertainer and major foodie at heart. The food and flavors that make up his life and his favorite things about his backyard are only part of what Ali Khan is about. Keep an eye out on his YouTube channel "Good Sauce" for more of his content or find him on Instagram @alikhaneats

From what sparked his interest to what kind of Jazz he enjoys, today we talked with Chef Dominick "Dom" Lee. Check out his Sweet Tea Supper Club series that kicks off tomorrow, July 4th, 2020, at Broham Groceries in Houston, Texas.