Inside Austin Podcast

Regular guest Nick Canedo from We Are Blood joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this segment of Inside Austin to talk about how in the summer they see a 20% loss of donations. We also talked about their need for platelet donations and how when you hear Nick on the show it's time to schedule your appointment to donate. Make sure to check out the Battle of the Badges challenge and their event at Q2 Stadi...

Frequent guest Piper Stege Nelson joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this week's Inside Austin. They discuss the 2025 Impact Report from the March 5th and 6th Amplify Austin and WilCo Days and how Central Texans donated over $9million. Piper and Brian also talked about the ongoing work I Live Here, I Give Here does and how recent cuts have impacted them and the charities they work with regularly.

Jamie Herlich and Dave Steakley from the Zach Theatre are on this week's Inside Austin with Brian Fitzgerald. They discuss the some of the upcoming performances and the changes the theatre is going through. The three of them also talked about the opportunities that the Zach offers to actors and others who want to work in the theatre through putting on performances and teaching/learning programs.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Mary Brown from the Austin Animal Center for this episode of Inside Austin. They discuss the Center's work with stray animals in the Central Texas area and how they are facing a severe overcrowding situation. Mary also told us about the free microchipping they offer and ways the public can help.

For this edition of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Lauren Hawkins from Metamorphosis Dance to talk about how ballet is an under appreciated art form and how it combines traditional steps with contemporary themes. Their Ballet Under the Stars performances are happening May 30th and 31st at Zilker Hillside Theatre.

Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland from the ATX TV Festival join host Brian Fitzgerald on today's show to discuss season 14 of the ATX TV Festival happening May 29th through June 1st. They also talked about their love of the medium and how after 14 years the festival has become one of the biggest celebrations of the art of television in the world.

Chase Musslewhite and Grant Wood from Media for Texas are on this edition of Inside Austin with host Brian Fitzgerald. They discuss the upcoming vote in the Texas House on SB 22 and how it could revitalize the film industry here in the state through tax incentives for film makers to shoot their movies right here in Texas.

For this edition of Inside Austin friend of the show Derrick Lesnau joins host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about the progress the SIMS Foundation has made since they last spoke and to discuss the great line up of their 30th Anniversary show happening May 18th at Empire Control Room and Garage.

Inside Austin's host Brian Fitzgerald talks to the Marketing Manager of the Georgetown Palace Theatre about the one hundred year old space and their upcoming show benefiting HAAM. Chief Development Officer of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Christopher Alberts also joins the show to discuss the impact HAAM has on the music community and how shows like this help to raise not just money but...

On this segment of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a fun conversation with artist Dana Younger from the Blue Genie Art Bazaar about the May Market happening weekends now though June 1st. They discussed the Typewriter Rodeo and other Mother's Day activities for this year's event. They also talked about Dana and his wife Felice House's work being featured in this year's Marfa Invitational an...

Heather Bellino from the Texas Advocacy Project joins host Brian Fitzgerald for this edition of Inside Austin to discuss the free legal and support resources available for those suffering from abuse.

Host Brian Fitzgerald sits down with Julie Fisher from The Trail Conservancy and Kate Aoueille from The Rowing Dock for this episode of Inside Austin. The three of them discussed the April 25th clean up at the Rowing Dock (West end), Epic SUP (East end), and on the Butler Trail and the Earth Day Jubilee and BioBlitz events happening on the 26th. They also talked about the importance of having gree...

Halle Hamilton from Austin Pets Alive joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this edition of Inside Austin to discuss the things we can do to help and even prevent stray litters of kittens during Texas' long kitten season. They also talked about the love people have for their pets and how fostering animals is a great way to spend time with a furry little friend.