Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs Podcast

Haley Hunt is a kick ass cannabis lover.  – Her and her partner Christy got together, dreamed big, became mindful of those dreams and goals and formed a boutique hemp dispensary called Haus of Jayne. They created the company on a foundation of transparency and are committed to work with responsible farmers and growers, organic, certified & pesticide-free cannabis to ensure a solvent free and c...

Bama Brown got into radio completely by accident!  He moved to Odessa, Texas from Alabama when he was seventeen. That's where the "Bama" nickname came from. Bama was trained in oil and gas and roughnecked on rigs and did almost every kind of oil-related job. He was in that business until he moved to Austin in 1988 when he was thirty and went into radio on Z102 as a part-time jock. H...

Elizabeth McGreevy talks about local Cedar Trees also known as Ashe Junipers or Blueberry Junipers. While digging into Texas Hill Country politics, history, economics, culture, and ecology, McGreevy tracks down the origins of each tall tale to determine what is true, what is false, and what lies somewhere in between. She also explains why people respected Mountain Cedars before the 1900s, and what...

Mary Jane Hetrick is one of the busiest and most productive professionals in Dripping Springs.  She is the President of the School Board, a founding member of Patriot's Hall, a member of the board of the Dripping Springs Education Foundation, President of the Foster's Village Board and more.  She shares her great tips on leadership and how to make a difference in your community.  You&apo...

Mike Lemonds left a lucrative job managing a huge Real Estate portfolio to pursue a position teaching at Dripping Springs High School.  He came up with the idea for a High School class that allowed seniors the chance to take all the required Real Estate classes and get a license when they turn 18.  Mike wrote the entire curriculum and got it approved by the district and by the Texas Real Estate Co...

Paul Guerrero was born in Midland, graduated from Texas Tech and moved to the Dripping Springs area as soon as he could.  He is a self professed insurance geek that loves looking at roofs and insurance claims.   He comes from a family of insurance agents and met his wife at an insurance convention.  You'll enjoy hearing his stories and advice about how your insurance can work for you.  Steve...

Kevin Garrett ran the fastest 40 yard dash time at the National Football League Combine in 2003 (4.31 seconds); he was then selected by the St. Louis Rams in the 5th round. He spent three seasons in the NFL with the Rams, Houston Texans, and Carolina Panthers. The Panthers signed and allocated Garrett to NFL Europa, where he played and was a full-time starter for the Amsterdam Admirals. Garrett fi...

Scotty Bennett was born in Austin and attended The University of Texas. He worked at the world-famous Dallas Niteclub in Austin for 25 years and eventually got into doing voiceovers for Radio and Television.  He ended up in radio on the KOKE FM Morning Show in 2012 with Bob Cole, Rita Ballou, Eric Raines and Troy Kimmel for 8 years. Then in January 2020, he was given his own show on KOKE FM… TEXAS...

Faith Wylie never dreamed she would one day represent the United States in Soccer at the Deaf Olympics in Brazil in 2022. As one of the youngest players on the squad, she scored the winning goal in the team's victory over Poland in the Gold Medal Round. She shares her experience growing up hearing impaired and how she pushes herself to excel in everything she does.  You'll want to pay at...

Brad Hurlbut moved to Dripping Springs as a young man in 1972.  His family's ranch was the site of the original Willie Nelson's 4th of July picnic in 1973.  His grandfather bought the 7000 acre Hurlbut Ranch in the 60's and the Hurlbut's became an iconic family in the Dripping Springs area.  Brad tell stories about the many famous country artists he met over the years (includin...

Walt Smith moved to Dripping Springs in 2012 and fell in love with the community.  He wanted to serve the community and 4 years ago was elected at the County Commissioner for Precinct 4 in Hays County.  He grew up on a small ranch in Hillsboro and still loves the ranching and outdoor lifestyle.  He had a stint in Washington DC before coming home to Texas.  He discusses taxes, road, budgets and all...

(Contains Explicit Language) Brandon Cruz signed up for the US NAVY three months after 9/11 to become a SEAL.  He served from 2001 to 2011 and talks about the SEAL training and BUDS process.  Brandon loves his family and talks about how important they are to him.  He regularly trains young men and women who want to sign up for special forces and has helped many youth go on to careers in the Coast...

Carl Waits moved to Dripping Springs in 1965 from Rogers Texas to take a job with the Dripping Springs School District as assistant Football Coach.  In 1969 he took the job as Head Football Coach and remained in that position until 1981.  He talks about changes to Dripping Springs, the history of the town and some of the people that made it the great community that it is.  Carl chronicled Dripping...

April Miller and her husband Bill decided to leave the US in 2021 to live as Expats in Panama.  They have traveled all across South America and are now in Ireland.  They enjoy tremendous tax advantages and superior health care in Panama. April shares stories of her travels and adventures and living life out of a suitcase.  Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and disc...

Erik Turcotte opened Turcotte Butchers and Deli in the midst of the pandemic and proved his naysayers wrong by quickly becoming one of the most popular restaurants in Dripping Springs. He had a vision for a local eatery with a menu full of local meats and sandwiches.  The lines for Turcotte is usually out the door and people rave about his Philly Cheese Steak.  He loves our community and give back...

Todd Whipple has been interested in being a Chiropractor since he was a young man.  His practice treats many of the local high school and mature athletes to help them stay active and injury free.  We talk about diet, chiropractic, cupping, myofascial release and dry needling.  He loves helping the members of the community stay healthy and happy.  Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most inte...

Tate Lewis was one of the youngest Coast Guard members to achieve the elite status of rescue swimmer.  He is a graduate of the Dripping Springs High School and is currently stationed at the highly coveted US Coast Guard San Francisco Air Base.  He tells us about some of his most difficult rescues and his intense training regime.  Tate's mom is Michelle Lewis.    Steve Mallett and Michelle Lew...

Dr. Lewis is one of the highest profile Primary Care Doctors in the Dripping Springs area.  His Family Practice and Urgent Care offices treat more patients than any other medical office in town.  He discusses his softer side as a prankster and his love of his family and community.   He juggles his day between treating patients and running a busy medical office business.  He tells Steve and Michell...

Susan Kimball came to Dripping Springs in 2011 and has seen many changes to our little town.  She became the president of the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce and has increased the membership to over 650 members.  Her time as an intern at Disney World helped give her the work experience she needs to excel at "Poeple-ing",  Some of her favorite quotes are "Don't make eye con...

Misty Uzanis has been a cosmetologist and barber for 32 years.  She was raised in the business alongside her mother and father.  Her most recent venture is Salon Mystique  a 37 suite salon where people can visit the blow bar, get a cut and style and more.  Her family suffered a tragedy in 2020 losing her son Cael in a terrible automobile accident.  Misty and her husband Michael started the Watch M...

Chuck Lemmond has been a resident of Dripping Springs since 1992 and has seen our little town transformed from a tiny hamlet to a major Texas town.  He started his custom home building company in 2004 and many of the prettiest homes in Dripping were built by Chuck.  He is a founding member of the Dripping Springs Hometown Mission that has helped many of our residents when they have quality of life...

Dennis Baldwin started skateboarding over 35 years ago.  His love of skating led him to come up with the bold idea of establishing a city park in Dripping Springs for skateboarding.  In 2015 he approached the City of Dripping Springs about donating land and building a skate park.  It's been a tough road with lots of obstacles.  Dennis shares his thoughts on the journey as well as his time at...

Jeff and Angie Hendricks moved to Drippings Springs in 2018 from Golden Colorado.  In 2019 they started Colorworld Housepainting right before Covid shut down the world.  Jeff spent 20 years in the corporate marketing world working for fortune 500 companies like Coca Cola, Budweiser and Blockbuster.  Angie spent 20 years teaching and will retire this year to start a new business venture in Dripping...

Sara Debish is the owner of SoMa Events along with her business partner AnnMarie.  She has a love for event planning and loves to help people put on their dream wedding or corporate celebration.  She met her husband at Founders Day and was married on Founders Day 2005.  Her background in corporate America in the healthcare world, and her passion to help people experience their dream wedding, led h...

Joe Hogge, and his wife Stacey are invested in the Dripping Springs community through their ownership of 12 Fox Brewery, Vista West Ranch and The Creek Haus.  Joe is a veteran who has served in Bosnia and he wants to honor the men and women who have served.  His Buy a Beer For a Veteran program has struck a cord in the community and people from all over donate so they can honor those that have spe...