Inside Austin Podcast

Shannon Mantrom and Catherine Jewell join host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss the current state of the job market in Austin and the upcoming events Launch Pad Job Club will be hosting.

Wednesday, August 21st is the Annual Salvation Army Day of Giving. Major Lewis Reckline joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this episode of the show to discuss the Day of Giving and the overall mission of the Salvation Army Austin to keep families off the streets. The Day of Giving is an opportunity to donate and support the Salvation Army Austin with the work they do right here in Central Texas.

Host Brian Fitzgerald sits down with Jayne Whisnant from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to preview the October Out of Darkness Walk. They also discussed the resources AFSP has available for those experiencing some mental health issues or suicidal thoughts. Registration for the walk is now open and sponsorships opportunities are still available.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Aysa Province from Beautifully Loved to talk about what goes into putting on a fashion show where the models are children with chronic illnesses. They also talk about how transforming a kid on the outside can have a big impact on how they feel on the inside. Mix 94.7's Booker, Alex, and Audrey will be emceeing the September 15th event at the Palmer Events Center.

Art Historian Fanny Curtat from Beyond Exhibitions joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss the Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet immersive experiences that are happening now through September 13th at the Austin American Statesman Building. They also discussed the artists behind the exhibitions and how powerful and amazing art can be.

For this installment of the show host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Alex Katz from Red River Rising. The two of them talked about the work the organization does to support the local non-profits that are helping Austin area musicians. They also discussed the online auction of memorabilia from Moody Center and once in a lifetime experiences that ends on July 29th.

Host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation about the art of tattoos and the upcoming Austin Tattoo Festival with organizer Quinn Hurley and tattoo artist Garrett Weber. The festival is happening on August 2nd-4th at the Austin Convention Center.

On this edition of Inside Austin Executive Director of Austin Wildlife Rescue, Jules Maron joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss their response to Hurricane Beryl and how this time of year is the busiest for them even without the impact of a hurricane. They also talked about how we in the community can help both in the event of a natural disaster and under normal circumstances.

For this Sunday's show host Brian Fitzgerald is joined on Inside Austin by Margaret Koch from the Bullock Texas State History Museum. They talk about how the Bullock tells the story of Texas in a fun and entertaining space and how you can make a day of going to the museum with all of the things they offer. The two of them also discussed how we can be a part of the museum and how we can help.

Chief Operations Officer and Veterinarian Katie Luke from the Austin Humane Society joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this edition of Inside Austin. They discuss the efforts to deal with the influx of pets they received from the Houston area due to Hurricane Beryl and how we can help. They also talked about what you and your furry best friend can do to be prepared for an emergency and it being kitten...

Michelle Marx from Our Future 35 joins host Brian Fitzgerald for this segment of Inside Austin to discuss the Cap and Stitch Project for the yet to be built I-35 expansion. They talk about how the planned construction will join two sections of Austin that have been separated by the highway and how we can have a say in the project by taking their survey.

I Live Here, I Give Here's Executive Director Piper Stege Nelson joins host Brian Fitzgerald on Inside Austin this week to discuss the results of the March 6th-7th Amplify Austin day of giving. They talked about the way I Live Here, I Give Here helps so many local nonprofits and how they raised $10million this year.

For this segment of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with the new Chief Meteorologist from KXAN, Nick Bannin about the changes in his job and the Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive happening on July 12th.

Lucy Fernandez from Austin Pets Alive joined host Brian Fitzgerald on this segment of Inside Austin. Lucy is the Program Manager for the PASS program and she joined the show to talk about how weather can impact your furry friends and ways to be prepared for an emergency when it comes to their pets.

On this edition of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Ann Ciccolella and Gabe Cruz from Austin Shakespeare. They discussed their Richard III performances and the fact that they don't just perform Shakespeare material. The trio also talked about the various programs that Austin Shakespeare has to spark interest with kids.

Host Brian Fitzgerald and We Are Blood's Nick Canedo sit down with Sarah Hammel from the Austin Humane Society, Elle Ignatowski from Tree Folks, and Amelia Long from Central Texas Food Bank to discuss the annual Giving Double campaign. If you donate blood or platelets in the month of June, We Are Blood will make a monetary donation in your name to one of those organizations.

Texas Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this segment of Inside Austin. She joined the show to discuss Torch Literary Arts' upcoming Carrying the Torch event on June 20th and the history of Juneteenth.

For this week's Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald sat down with Kevin Brackmeyer from Skillpoint Alliance and Jennifer Cobb who graduated from the program for another in our Two Sides series of interviews. Skillpoint Alliance is a nonprofit workforce development organization that provides no-cost, fast-paced job training in the HVAC, electrical, plumbing and manufacturing industries to low-incom...

On today's Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Ali Verderber and Robert Faires from the upcoming Austin Symphony Orchestra's celebration of Jerry Goldsmith's movie compositions in a performance called Movie Music Magic.

Guest host Juliet from Majic 95.5 has an in depth conversation with Jennifer Sublett and Kelly Zimbelman from Art Bra Austin and the Breast Cancer Resource Center about this year's event and how a diagnosis changes your life. They also talked about the creative process of making a bra for the event an the inspiration for designing the garment in the first place.

For this edition of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald talks with Cameron O'Keefe and Andy Rinella from Tenderling Design about their first ever Camp Scribble. They also discuss what it's like to be professional artists and how that will make this art camp a little different than most others.

For this installment of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Vanessa Olsen to talk about how the Downtown Austin Alliance helps maintain the downtown Austin that we know and love but also help it grow and change. They also discussed the upcoming Future of Austin Event on May 15th and how we can be involved in helping shape the city.

Host Brian Fitzgerald and co-creators of the ATX TV Festival Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson sit down to talk about a love of television and how much the medium and the way we consume it has changed over the years. They also previewed the upcoming 13th Season of the ATX TV Festival and discussed the inspiration to start the event.  The ATX TV Festival runs from May 30th through June 2nd.

On this edition of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald sits down with Javier Valdez from the National Alliance on Mental Health to talk about May being Mental Health Awareness Month and the resources they offer from their peer based services. If you are struggling with a mental health crisis, call or text 988

Zoe Berris from Austin Pets Alive joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this episode of Inside Austin to discuss their expanded partnership with Dog is Our Copilot and the new transportation hub that has started operation in Elgin.