The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)

WARNING: this episode contains some adult content, so please be cautious if young children are around.  Some members of our community are up in arms about two new vape shops on Lovers Lane. However, what some people don’t know is years ago a certain strip bar was not far from the bubble and there was an adult movie theater in Snider Plaza.   Listen as we discuss some interesting experiences and sh...

It's been a great week for Highland Park!  Former Highland Park quarterback, Matthew Stafford led the LA Rams to a last minute Super Bowl Victory, HP alum Scottie Scheffler, won his first career PGA Tour victory and won the Phoenix Open after a 3-hole playoff and the Dallas Open was back after a long hiatus.  Congratulations to everyone for a successful week! This episode is supported by: Kat...

According to pacer.org, one in five kids report being bullied at school. Bullying happens in various forms such as verbal, social and physical and it can often be hard to notice. Being bullied can be humiliating for children and they may feel isolated, helpless and like they can’t talk to someone.  In this episode Donavan Davis AKA Mr. Donavan, shares tips on keeping the line of communications ope...

❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message. Dallas is close to becoming the third largest metro area in the United States and the Park Cities has become quite the popular place for families to relocate.  In this episode we introduce you to two hilarious sisters who recently moved to the Park Cities from the Midwest who share their first impressions of the Bubble and how The Bubble Lounge Po...

Have you been watching the Sex and the City reboot - " And Just Like That"? Well Martha & Nellie have a lot to say about it and how the "reboot" of the show compares to what is happening in Snider Plaza. In this short and funny episode, Martha & Nellie don't hold back on their thoughts about the changes that have happened! We also had some exciting news this week....

Martha and Nellie catch up after taking some time off. While Nellie got mooned in church on Christmas Eve and closed a big chapter in her life, Martha got sea sick in Cabo, but has yet to catch Covid (that she knows of that is!)   Although we had different experiences over the break, we both agree there are some really great new (and old) hots spots in the Park Cities and we don’t want Snider Plaz...

Leah Frazier, author, TV personality and a self proclaimed "Jill of All Trades", joins the Bubble Lounge to talk  about the best ways to achieve your goals for the New Year. Her simple yet thought provoking tips will inspire you; from simple affirmations to understanding the power of "manifestation". If you have ever struggled with achieving  your goals, then you will love this...

We're wrapping up 2021 with some of our favorite things to do and see during the holidays as well as how much we are looking forward to a break from junior year academics.  Be sure to catch up on The Bubble Lounge Podcast during the break. Podcasts are perfect to listen to when you're cooking, cleaning up Christmas dinner, running errands, working out, hanging out at the beach,  while yo...

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us, as we kicked off the holidays and also celebrated our three year anniversary at Glitterville Pop! last week.  We had local small business owners, former guests from the show, members of the press and our friends who came out to celebrate. If you were unable to attend we are sharing our live recording from the event that was sponsored by Swoozies an...

We are re-publishing our Thanksgiving episode from 2019. We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!    It's time for Thanksgiving and that means family, friends and food.  In this episode, we share our thoughts on turducken, canned cranberries and minced meat pie.  We'll also help you with ideas on what to serve, how to keep your guests entertained and how to plan your exit strategy if you sh...

Dallas doubled down and raised some serious money for the American Cancer Society at this year's Cattle Baron's Ball.  On this episode, we take you on a behind the scenes journey to meet all of the people who make the magic happen. A big Congratulations to co-chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall, and the entire team of incredible women who put on this successful event and once again...

❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message. As the regular season wraps up this week, we bring in Highland Park Co-Captain, Jack Curtis and his parents, Taylor and Kesh to share with us what it's like being a part of one of the best football programs in Texas. We'll hear how players prepare for games, social and academic pressures, what it’s like getting offers from college recrui...

Nellie is the guest of honor as we talk about her new book 50 Moments: “Faking It, Making It and Taking It in Hollywood as a Working Actress.  From dating Adam Sandler to clogging the toilet in Martin Scorsese office during an audition, this book is a fun read about what it's like to be a working actress in Hollywood. To order visit Amazon and search Nellie Sciutto. It's the perfect Chri...

It’s  HOCO, Cattle Baron’s Ball and Halloween and the school cafeteria needs you!  This week we cover a host of  “Bubble” issues like,  pink stretch limousines, who’s getting custom Jimmy Choo's and what should Sean give Martha for their 23rd anniversary. Join us as we chat about an array of things going on in the neighborhood! Please share our podcast with your friends and text 313131 with t...

The Golden Penny Election is coming up on November 2nd with early voting October 18-29. Voting is at the Highland Park ISD Administration Building at 7015 Westchester Dr. Did you know the teachers in HPISD are among the lowest paid in North Texas and you can help change that by voting in the Golden Penny Election. Pete Flowers joins us to explain what exactly a Golden Penny is and why it's so...

It's finally fall in the Park Cities and we have a lot to catch up on!  Our community came together to show support to one of our young members, new places  have opened, Halloween is coming and we have another local election coming up. Join us as we catch up on Homecoming, Hi-Lites, Golden Pennies and Nashville Chicken!  Please note, Highland Park Homecoming is Oct. 23 not Oct. 16. This episo...

The State Fair of Texas is back and it's better than ever! The State Fair opens next week and we're getting tips from a pro,  Amber Fletcher of Fletcher's Corny Dogs who has a long history with the State Fair. Amber shares tips on how to save money, how to find the shortest lines and we get the scoop on some new items that are making their debut at the fair this year and where the o...

When you look around, it's easy to think everyone's life is going along just fine and that they have no issues or stresses. But underneath that facade, many are dealing with addictions such as drugs and alcohol. With that can come shame and embarrassment and it can be overwhelming to navigate the process to seek help. On this episode, we talk with Alisa Sell & Peggy Bessellieu of CAR...

Cattle Baron's Ball is the largest single night fundraising event for cancer research and has raised more than 85 million dollars since 1974. The 48th annual event will take place in a few  weeks on October 23rd, and we're taking you behind the scenes with the ball chairs, Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall. They share tips on how to get the best seats in the house, what to wear, what ne...

School just started and it’s time to buckle down and encourage our kids to stay on top of their school work and do their very best.  We invited one of the BEST resources in town to join us this week to help us do just that. Katherine Herron of Hola HP joins Martha to share her tips for a successful school year.  Be sure to share with friends as Katherine shares a lot of great information! This epi...

Dallas is gearing up for a new comedy club brought to you by our neighbors, Ian & Rosie Caruth! Dallas Comedy Club opens September 1st to deliver some much needed laughs to Dallas in a beautiful venue with delicious food and beverages and lots of talented comedians are scheduled to perform.  Be sure to visit Dallas Comedy Club during their big opening weekend beginning September 1st. See you t...

A new school year it about to begin and it's always nice to start the year feeling organized and ready to get back into a routine.  Jenny Dietsch, CEO of Getting it Done Organizing joins Martha and shares tips to help us get prepared for the school year. We talk about everything from getting your pantry ready with snacks to how to encourage a child with ADHD to keep up with assignments.  Plea...

A lot had changed since the 80’s and high schoolers are having a much different experience than their parents. From school, extracurricular activities and having a social life, there’s always a lot to manage. Martha and her daughter, Alexis, talk about what life was like in the 80’s vs the 20’s. They discuss school, fashion, life without the internet, “having” to go to the mall to shop and dating....

In honor of National Girlfriend’s Day this Sunday, we invited our friend, Kersten Rettig to join us.   Kersten is a food writer and is the voice behind the Kersten Eats Blog and is also a writer for People Newspapers. She brings a wealth of knowledge about all of the best restaurants in Dallas and she even shares what restaurants are soon to open.  We had so much fun talking about how important ou...

We have a very informative episode with Park Cities mom, Mary Stewart, of Senior Living Specialists who talks with us about navigating the overwhelming process of senior care. We’ll learn how to be proactive in making tough decisions about our loved ones and she shares some funny stories about her aunt’s love life in the nursing home!  Be sure to tune in to learn more about Senior Living Specialis...