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Denise Usener | The Golden Hub & 50 Years of Serving Fredericksburg’s SeniorsMost people in Fredericksburg have driven past the Golden Hub without knowing what’s happening inside. Every single day, the Golden Hub delivers over 100 meals to homebound seniors across Gillespie County, Fredericksburg, Stonewall, Harper, and beyond. They run fitness programs, arts and social clubs, congregate dinin...

He's got a 917 area code and a ProtonMail address, and he's running pedicabs in the middle of the Texas Hill Country. Alexander Strenger didn't take the conventional road to entrepreneurship. No website. No marketing playbook. No public footprint. Just a real, ground-level operation built on routes, permits, festival weekends, and the kind of work ethic that doesn't need an Instagr...

Judge and JD sit down with Chef Richard and Austin Orwasher, the team behind Smokin Dough Pizza, to talk about bringing wood-fired pizza to the Hill Country. Chef Richard breaks down how the concept came together, what makes his dough stand out from the rest, and what it really takes to run a food operation in a town that doesn't take its food lightly. Then, singer-songwriter Maddox Ross stops...

Summer in the Hill Country starts with one thing, and this year it's been 65 years in the making. The 65th Annual Stonewall Peach JAMboree & Rodeo kicks off June 18-20, 2026, and The Judge & JD Show is giving you the full preview nine days early so you have zero excuses not to go. In this episode, Judge and JD sit down with Peach JAMboree Queen, court member Maggie Dietel, and Alexandr...

Episode 56 of The Judge & JD Show welcomes back one of the biggest names in Texas wine. William Chris Vineyards returns to the show fresh off another incredible year, including recognition as the #31 Best Vineyard in the World (2025) and multiple award wins at the 2026 TEXSOM Awards . In this episode, we discuss: What it takes to compete on a global stage as a Texas winery The recent TEXSOM wi...

Episode 55 of The Judge & JD Show brings together live Texas music, Fredericksburg community conversation, and a special giveaway for our viewers. This week, we sit down with Ronnie Bowen as he shares:His musical journeyHis experiences as an artistA live song performancePlus:A special giveaway for one of our viewersWhat’s happening soon around Fredericksburg, TexasLocal events, community talk,...

A veteran co-founder. A Hill Country distillery named after its elevation. And an agave spirit that has no business being this good. Justin Braune built 1693 Whisky from the ground up in Fredericksburg, Texas, and this week he's at Pioneer Bar telling the whole story. He covers the full origin: how a military veteran decides to start a craft distillery, the 2024 rebrand from Luckenbach Road Wh...

This week, we’re celebrating ONE YEAR of The Judge & JD Show! In this special anniversary episode, we’re looking back at our favorite moments, funniest stories, unforgettable guests, and everything that made Year One so special. We’re also sharing behind-the-scenes memories, talking about how the show started, and giving listeners a sneak peek at what’s ahead in Year Two. Thank you to everyone...

Episode 52 of The Judge & JD Show is all about food, music, and community in Fredericksburg. This week, we’re joined by: Sherryl & Baylie to talk about the upcoming Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival Plus, Chris Lirette joins us with live music and conversation about his journey and music. If you love Fredericksburg events, Texas music, and community vibes, this episode is for you. Watch now...

Episode 51 of The Judge & JD Show brings together community conversation and local music in one episode. We continue the discussion around the Fredericksburg FISD Bond Election with: Matt SeidenbergerKay Stech (FISD Education Foundation) Breaking down: The proposed new high schoolDistrict improvementsWhy community support matters And we’re joined by local singer Aaron Boultinghouse , adding a...

Episode 50 of The Judge & JD Show highlights one of the most exciting things happening in Fredericksburg right now, the INCubatorEDU entrepreneurship program at Fredericksburg High School. Led by Jason Roemer, this program gives students the opportunity to:Build real business ideasWork with local mentors and business leadersPitch their companies in a Shark Tank-style competitionAnd it all lead...

Episode 49 of The Judge & JD Show dives into one of the biggest decisions facing Fredericksburg right now, the FISD $160 million bond election. Before you vote, hear directly from Fredericksburg High School Principal Chris Weirich and Fredericksburg Middle School Principal Dalen Kirchner as they break down: What’s actually included in the bond Why a new high school is being proposed Campus upg...

Welcome back to The Judge & JD Show, coming to you from Fredericksburg, Texas, where sports, stories, and community come together. In this episode, we’re joined by legendary broadcaster Bill Schoening, best known as the longtime voice of the San Antonio Spurs and a familiar voice for University of Texas athletics. From courtside calls to unforgettable moments in Texas sports, Bill shares behin...

Welcome back to The Judge & JD Show, coming to you from Fredericksburg, Texas. In this episode, we highlight young talent, community voices, and what’s happening around town right now. First, we sit down with rising young musician Aiden Berlioz, who shares his journey into music, his influences, and what it’s like pursuing music at a young age. It’s a great look at the next generation of Texas...

Welcome back to The Judge & JD Show, coming to you from Fredericksburg, Texas. In this episode, we cover everything from Texas music to big local developments shaping the future of Fredericksburg. Judge and JD recap their experience at the Texas Regional Music Awards in Arlington, Texas, sharing highlights from the night, standout moments, and some of the winners making waves in the Texas musi...

Welcome back to The Judge & JD Show, coming to you from Fredericksburg, Texas. Judge is joining us remotely from Ruidoso, New Mexico for spring break, but the conversation stays right here in Fredericksburg, and there’s a lot happening. In this episode, we break down what’s going on around town as Spring Break brings more visitors, more energy, and a noticeable shift in the local scene. In Mar...

Welcome back to The Judge & JD Show, coming to you from Fredericksburg, Texas. People think they come to Fredericksburg just for the wine… but the truth is they come for the experiences. In this episode we explore one of the most unique experiences in town, the Fischer & Wieser Cooking School at Das Peach Haus, where visitors don’t just watch a chef cook… they actually learn to prepare ful...

In Episode 38 of The Judge & JD Show, we sit down with John Rivenburgh of Rivenburgh Wine and Kerrville Hills for a deep, honest conversation about Texas wine and Hill Country grapes. Texas wine is often misunderstood, where the grapes come from, what “Texas wine” really means, and whether it can compete beyond the state. John helps break down the myths, explain why 100% Texas-grown grapes mat...

Episode 37 of The Judge & JD Show marks a big milestone, we’re officially in our brand new studio in Fredericksburg, built specifically for this show. In this episode, we welcome Witcher Brewing, a newer brewery located along Highway 290 in the heart of wine country, to talk about building a business on one of the busiest corridors in the Hill Country. We’re also joined by Cameron Allbright, w...

In Episode 36 of The Judge & JD Show, we break down why local partnerships and sponsorships still work in a world dominated by ads, algorithms, and noise. We talk about how businesses and nonprofits can partner with the show, what sponsors actually get, and why trust, built face to face, matters more than ever. This episode also features a local giveaway, updates from around Fredericksburg, an...

Season 2 of The Judge and JD Show starts now. In this episode, we kick off the first episode of Season 2 by looking back at what made Season 1 special, and what we’re building next. We talk honestly about the conversations that surprised us, what we learned from the community, and why real, unfiltered discussions still matter. From the music scene to local voices, Season 1 showed us that people ar...

2025 was the year everything began. What started as an idea turned into 33 episodes filled with powerful conversations, unforgettable guests, real laughs, meaningful moments, and a growing community that believed in what we were building. In this special New Year recap, we look back at our very first year of The Judge and JD Show. We want to thank every guest who shared their voice, every crew mem...

This Christmas, we wanted to do something different. Instead of uploading a regular episode, we created this special video to look back at everything we built together this year. Over the course of 32 episodes, we shared conversations, moments, lessons, and stories, and none of it would have been possible without you. This video is a thank-you to our community. A celebration of the journey, the la...

Episode 32 is a special one as we close out the year with our final recorded show. This episode brings together music, community, celebration, and gratitude as we reflect on an incredible year with our viewers. We’re joined by Adysen Malek, who shares her music and talks about the Texas music charts, her journey as an artist, and what it means to be part of the Texas music scene. We also welcome L...

Episode 31 is packed with big personalities, big updates, and even bigger surprises. This week we’re joined by Travis Clem and Sherry Knutson from Fat Ass Ranch & Brewery, who sit down with us to talk about their wines, their crowd-favorite products, and a few exciting announcements they’ve been keeping under wraps. We’re also celebrating a huge win with Trevor Underwood, who just landed the #...