Hey Elgin!

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...

We are officially in the post-25 era of Hey Elgin!! , and we're kicking off Episode 27 with a wee bit of Celtic flair! This week, we sit down with Nicki and Bob , the passionate new owners of the beloved local shop, Things Celtic . They take us behind the counter to talk about the store's historic roots and how they are carefully preserving its rich legacy in the community while gearing up...

Welcome to a special milestone episode of Hey Elgin!! This week, Boston Nick, Ben, and Tony are hitting pause on the interviews to take a trip down memory lane. We are officially 25 episodes in, and what a wild ride it has been! Join the guys as they look back at the incredible stories shared by the people who make this perfectly situated town so special. From city officials and local business own...

This week on Hey Elgin!! , we are trading in the microphones for motorcycles as we sit down with Chuck, Toby, and Beth from the Lucky Old Scoundrels motorcycle club. If you think you know biker culture from watching TV, think again! We dive into how this local crew is actively breaking the negative stigmas that often come with tattoos and loud pipes by pouring their time—and their charitable contr...

This week on Hey Elgin!! , things get spooky as we welcome Judith , the creator and host of the Elgin-based True TalesPodcast . With a grandmother and a son who both possess ESP, Judith didn’t just find the paranormal—she was born into it. She sits down with the crew to share hair-raising stories that feed right into Boston Nick’s obsession with the unexplained. From family secrets to the specific...

This week on Hey Elgin!! , we sit down with a true local Renaissance man, Quinn Walton . Whether he is directing the Elgin Music Festival , performing as one half of The Gypsy Drifters , or filming content for his YouTube channel, "Uncle Quinn’s Garage," Quinn is a diehard Elginite who is always looking for ways to lift up the community. We get the inside scoop on the upcoming music fest...

This week on Hey Elgin!! , we sit down with Grizz , the owner of local fixture To The Point knife shop. Grizz takes us through his incredible journey, traveling from his roots in East Detroit to establishing his life here in Elgin. We go deep into his personal battle with depression and discover how he found an unexpected path to healing through the art of sharpening. Grizz shares how he channeled...

This week on Hey Elgin!! , we go behind the scenes ofCity Hall for a "get to know you" session with Elgin’s newlypermanent City Manager, Robert Eads . After officially dropping the "Interim" title in December 2025, Robert sits down with the crew to explain what it actually looks like to manage the administrative heartbeat of a growing city. We steer clear of the heavy politics...

This week on Hey Elgin!! , we turn up the bass with the one and only DJ RJ ! As a producer running the Music4Life label and a veteran voice on KAZI 88.7 FM , RJ brings a wealth of musicalknowledge to the studio. We pull back the curtain on his "hidden gem" recording studio right here in Elgin—a sanctuary for Reggae, Dub, Jungle, and Funk. Nick and RJ go deep into the art of the collabora...

This week on Hey Elgin!! , we are joined by local music powerhouse JustHannah . A true Elgin gem, Hannah shares the charming story of how she followed a boy to town but ended up staying because she fell head-over-heels for the community itself. We dive into her musical journey, exploring how she crafts those catchy original tunes and high-energycovers that keep the local crowds dancing. Beyond the...

This week, Hey Elgin! is joined by local comedian and open mic regular, Jake Coulter ! At 27, Jake is working hard to hone his craft and shares the hilarious and often terrifying journey of bringing original comedy to the stage. We dive deep into the world of stand-up—what inspires his material, the agony of bombing, and the rush of a killer set. We also unpack the age-old debate in Nick's hou...

This week, Hey Elgin! welcomes a genuine local cultural powerhouse, Brian McKinney , to the studio. Brian is not onlyone half of the musical duo The Gypsy Drifters , but he is also the proud owner of the Elgin Chronicle and a key influencer behind the growing Elgin Music Festival. We dive into a conversation that covers all things musical—from the creative process of performing to the logistics of...

The pork smoke has cleared and the Cow Patty Bingo squaresare put away—it's time for the Hey Elgin! Hogeye Retrospective ! In this special recap episode, we look back at the biggest day on the Elgin calendar. Ben went fully boots-on-the-ground during the festival, recording candid, quick-fire interviews with over a dozen participants. We bring you the unedited voices of the local community, he...