Inside Austin Podcast

Division Chief Thayer Smith from the Austin Fire Dept. joined the show to discuss fire safety when it comes to fireplaces, space heaters, and fire pits now that the weather has changed.

A frank and honest conversation about breast cancer for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We sit down with Dr. Sherrie Thomas FACS and survivor Kim Mosier to discuss both the clinical and personal side of a breast cancer diagnosis.

Founder of Service Dogs Inc Sheri Soltes joins the show to talk about the Mighty Texas Dog Walk on November 13th from 9am to 1pm at Camp Mabry and the work she does getting dogs free of charge to those who need them.

The Austin Symphony is putting on a couple of shows this weekend. On Friday and Saturday (Oct 21st and 22nd) they are celebrating German composers with the Oktoberfest of Sound and on Sunday (Oct 23rd) the Halloween for Kids event happens at 3pm. Guest Violinist Elisabeth Kufferath was on Inside Austin to talk about the Oktoberfest of Sound show.

Sammy's House is a charity that helps the medically fragile with the many needs and gaps in care that aren't available through traditional sources. Amber Stovall who is the Developmental Director came on Inside Austin to discuss that and more.

We are joined by Julia Biest who is the Programs and Events Manager of the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas and by Connolly Lees who is a parent of a child with Down Syndrome and a member of their board to discuss a different side of things for Down Syndrome Awareness Month. 

Chive Charities Executive Director Brian Mercedes joined Inside Austin to discuss the unique approach they have to the charity model and how they coexist with the entertainment website Chive. 

Peter Bay, Conductor of the Austin Symphony joins us to talk about the upcoming 2022-23 season, ASO's Master Series, the BATS program, and the cultural impact of having a symphony orchestra in a city like Austin.

Jayne Whisnant from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention joined the show to discuss the up coming Out of Darkness Walk and September being Suicide Prevention Month and the new dial 988 system for mental health crises.

Eugene Edwards with Goodwill Central Texas joins Inside Austin to discuss the organization's Workforce Advancement efforts, including services available to communities in need to help break the cycle of poverty and empower people through education, career training, and work.

Major Lewis Reckline, Area Commander for The Salvation Army Austin joins Inside Austin to discuss the annual Day of Giving. Listen as Major Reckline describes the success of The Salvation Army’s family shelters and the impact your gift can have. Donate at doingmostgood.org/2022 .

The Prism film festival is Austin’s oldest film festival and it’s coming up August 24th through the 28th in person and online August 29th through September 5th.  aGLIFF Artistic Director, Bears Rebecca Fonte, talks about the festival, its mission and other events throughout the year.

Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation is a non-profit organization based here in Austin.  We talk about the importance of bat conservation, the financial impact of bats and their biggest threats as well as upcoming events and ways that you can help with bat conservation.

Scenic Texas is preserving Texas’ beauty by planting trees and wildflowers and working to keep billboards from cluttering our scenic roads.  Scenic Texas also promotes Dark Skies and Scenic Cities

Pop Up Birthday believes that every child deserves to be celebrated.  This Austin non-profit sends birthday parties in a box to Central Texas foster kids

Sarah Meyer, Executive Director of Friends of Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, talks about what the organization does for the refuge, what visitors can expect and the wildlife that can be found there.

Miranda Hitchcock, Every Dog Behavior Training co-founder, talks about the importance of training dogs and owners, ethical training methods and the types of training support offered.

ROCK, the Ride On Center for Kids is a Central Texas organization that offers healing through horses. Founder and CEO, Nancy Krenek, joins Inside Austin to talk about the mission, expansion and how you can help.

Dress for Success Austin is providing more than just clothes for women for job interviews.  Executive Director Mia Johns talks about the other career and education programs, eligibility and how you can help.  

Austin Symphony Music Director, Peter Bay joins Inside Austin to talk about the July 4th Concert and Fireworks at the Long Center

Adryana Aldeen, Director of Advancement, and Sheila Pharis, Executive Director, join Inside Austin to talk about the Mariposa philosophy, expansion plans and how you can help break the cycle of poverty through child care.

Seedling Executive Director Dan Leal joins Inside Austin to talk about the mentoring program for children dealing with parental incarceration.

Jacob Cowan, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Hill Country Studios, talks about the new San Morcos studio and the group behind it.

Bobby Jenkins, Chair of Austin Chamber's Austin Gives program, talks about the Chamber and why business should consider pledging 1% to local community support.

The Austin Area Urban League's Juneteenth Freedom Fest Celebration is coming up Saturday June 18th from 1-4pm at Austin’s Colony Park.  AAUL Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator, Shauntice Rutley, talks about what we can expect that day as well as the mission and vision of AAUL.