Inside Austin Podcast

Host Brian Fitzgerald sits down with Seespriya Jakowlew-Dahlhaus from the Austin Creative Reuse Center for today's Inside Austin. They discuss the different approach the Center uses to thrift markets and reusing and recycling. They also talked about the upcoming Spring Reuse Art Market and how you can donate items to their shop.

Ro Patrick from the Ad Council sits down with host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about the work being done to getting information to the public through advertising. They also talk about the impact some of those public service campaigns (PSA) have become part of our pop culture and history.

On this week's Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Ciji Wagner from Louder Than Silence about the ways they are changing how we see the aftercare of those who are the victims of sexual assault.

Walter Moreau is this week's guest on Inside Austin. Host Brian Fitzgerald talks to him about the different approach the Foundation Communities has towards homelessness and affordable housing.

On this week's Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a wide ranging conversation with Christine Pasculado, Zia Tollette, and Freddie Crocheron from the George Washington Carver Museum here in Austin. They talked about the passing of Jesse Jackson, the history of the Carver and the genealogy work, along with Black History Month and more.

Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald and frequent guest Piper Stege Nelson talk about this year's Amplify ATX and WilCo Days and the ways it impacts over 700 non profits in our area. Go to AmplifyATX.org for more.

Aysa Province from Beautifully Loved joins Inside Austin and host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss the growth of the organization and the mental health aspect of being a sick kid. They also talked about the upcoming fashion show featuring kids in various stages of their illnesses.

Sarah Hammel from Austin Humane Society joins host Brian Fitzgerald and Inside Austin this week. The two talk about their upcoming Puppy Bowl event and the work they do all year with dogs and cats that need a second chance.

Piper Stege Nelson from I Live Here, I Give Here joins Inside Austin and host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about ways to give in the new year. They talk about the small and big ways you can impact your community through helping a cause that matters to you.

For this edition of Inside Austin Booker from Mix 94.7 sits down with former Longhorn and NFL player Derrick Johnson to talk about his time playing for UT and in the League. They also talked about Derrick's Defend the Dream Foundation and the work they do in underprivileged school's libraries. Booker and Derrick also discussed the Celebrity Waiter Night happening at the Four Seasons in Austin that...

Nick Canedo from We Are Blood joins host Brian Fitzgerald for this edition of Inside Austin to remind everyone to donate blood and platelets. They discuss that January is National Blood Donor Month and this year marks 75 years of We Are Blood supplying local hospitals and medical services in the Central Texas area.

For this edition of Inside Austin we share clips from the past year's conversations host Brian Fitzgerald and his guests had.

For this edition of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald and Seanna Marceaux from Meals on Wheels of Central Texas have a conversation about the importance of proper nutrition and how what you eat is part of your health care. They also talked about the households helped by Meals on Wheels and ways we can help.

Deputy Louis Moncivias from the Travis County Sheriff's Office joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss the year round efforts of the Brown Santa program and how many families they help every Christmas.

Inside Austin and host Brian Fitzgerald are joined this week by Mark Jackson from Central Texas Food Bank. They have a conversation about the increasing need along with the decreasing of resources, they also discuss the holiday season and ways we can give our time and the good monetary donations do in our community.

Inside Austin is joined by James Russell from the Trail of Lights Foundation. Host Brian Fitzgerald and he talk about this year's event and how the foundation's soul purpose is to put on the Trail of Lights.

Major Lewis Reckline from the Salvation Army Austin Area Command joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss this year's Angel Tree and Red Kettle season.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by frequent show guest, Peter Bay from the Austin Symphony Orchestra for this edition of Inside Austin. They talk about the next few performances for the season and the big announcement the Maestro made a couple months ago.

Caroline Boudreaux from the Miracle Foundation joins host Brian Fitzgerald for this edition of Inside Austin. They discuss how the Miracle Foundation is trying to change the perception and practices of foster care and the orphanage systems world wide. They also talk about how the nearly 8,000,000 kids impacted and the ways we can help.

Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Dana Younger from the Blue Genie Art Bazaar to discuss this year's show. They are joined by Andrea Taurins from Make A Wish of Central and South Texas to discuss how the Bazaar has raised over $80.000 over the years.

For this episode of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald sits down with Bruce Willenzik from the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar to discuss their 50th year of bringing the art community and Central Texas together for the holidays. They also talk about this year's new artists and how the music stage is the envy of Austin venues when the Bazaar is is full swing.

Christine Albert from Swan Songs rejoins the show to talk to host Brian Fitzgerald about giving musical last rites and wishes to those nearing the end of their journeys and this year's Swan Songs Serenade that happened earlier this month. She was also very candid about the loss of her longtime music partner and husband Chris Gage. Christine spoke about how she gained a new perspective on the work...

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Dorian Colbert from KING (Kids In a New Groove) to talk about their upcoming Holiday Hope show happening at Antone's and the music mentoring program they have for kids in foster care. They also spoke about the songwriting contest that leads up to the show and the Partnerships for Children toy drive.

For today's Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Amy Miller, Jen Holt, and Jessica Spencer from Junior League of Austin. They discuss the mission of the organization along with the 50th year of the A Christmas Affair event and their Coats for Kids drive.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Laura Estes from the Alzheimer's Association - Capital of Texas Chapter to discuss the way Alzheimer's impacts families and how the advances in testing and treating are making such a big difference in the lives of those diagnosed. They also talked about the upcoming Ride to End ALZ happening in Dripping Springs.