Inside Austin Podcast

With there being changes to the location and date of the Texas Autism Walk Shannon Mantrom rejoins the show to ask for Central Texas' help. She talked with host Brian Fitzgerald about how hard it is to make big, last minute changes to an event that was scheduled months in advance and how the Autism Society of Texas needs to fill some voids left by the changes. They are currently in need of volunte...

Host Brian Fitzgerald sits down with Fred Lugo and Glen Langford from the Austin Gay Men's Chorus for this edition of Inside Austin. They discuss the Chorus' upcoming spring performances on April 27th and 28th and how they achieve their mission of inclusion through a love of music.

Inside Austin and Host Brian Fitzgerald are joined by Hanna Cofer from the Trail Conservancy and by Kate Aoueille from the Rowing Dock to have a conversation about the efforts to clean up Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail area. Join Audacy Austin team members at the clean up on Friday, April 19th from 9am to 12pm at one of the three locations (Rowing Dock (West end), Epic SUP (East end), and on...

Nicole Netherton from Pease Park Conservancy joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this edition of Inside Austin. They discuss the park's new Thomas Dambo installation, the upcoming Squirrel Fest, and how we have to live with and not at the expense of the nature around us.

On this episode of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by the Musical Director and Conductor of the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Peter Bay. They talk about the Symphony's upcoming season, their Maestro's Dream and After the Eclipse events, and Peter's love of sports.

Jacquie Benestante from the Autism Society of Texas joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss April being Autism Acceptance Month and their upcoming Texas Autism Walk happening on April 28th in Dripping Springs. They also talked about the resources the Autism Society of Texas offers and how sometimes it takes a network to navigate an Autism diagnosis. 

Keely Finkelstein from the University of Texas' Astronomy Department and the McDonald Observatory joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss the upcoming total solar eclipse happening right here in Central Texas on April 8th. They also talked about some facts about our solar system and just how clever the scientists who study space have to be.

On this episode of Inside Austin We Are Blood's Nick Canedo joins host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about the planning and strategy that goes into preparing for a big event like the eclipse. They also discussed facts about donating blood that you may not know; like only 3% of eligible people actually donate.

Shannon Mantrom from Launch Pad Job Club joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this week's Inside Austin. She talked about the work they do giving those who are seeking employment the skills needed to succeed in today's job market and how changes to the way you find a job may be foreign to people who have been at the same job for years but now are looking for a new job.

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. On this week's show host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Dr Robert Stern who is a Neuroscientist and the Director of CTE research for Boston University. Dr. Stern rejoins Inside Austin to discuss the HITSS.org survey and the progress made with getting enough volunteers. The two of them also talk about the sport of football in some different contexts and just ho...

For this edition of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Jennifer Pyne and Greg Canally from Austin Transit Partnership about their light rail project and how important public transportation is in a growing city. After the interview Bryan Rivera gives an update on changes to the project since the interview was recorded.

On today's show Richard McAlister from the Red Cross joins host Brian Fitzgerald for what was supposed to be a conversation about March being Red Cross month. That all changed as the panhandle fires worsened so the topic changed also. This episode was recorded March 1st at 1:30pm

Laura Barnett from KLRU joins host Brian Fitzgerald on Inside Austin to discuss their pledge drive, their upcoming Made in Austin event, and the role we play in PBS from both a national and local way.

Musician Jim Owen is a guest on this edition of Inside Austin. Jim joined host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss the return of Classical Mystery Tour to Austin and how the music of The Beatles is the soundtrack for a few different generations.

Piper Stege Nelson joined host Brian Fitzgerald on this edition of Inside Austin to talk about the upcoming Amplify Austin and Amplify WilCO Day from 6pm March 6th to 6pm March 7th. They also discussed the softer side of Texas and how they help over 700 charities with this local event.

Host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with John Peterson from the Texas Stars about their upcoming Pink in the Rink games to support the Breast Cancer Resource Center and how hockey is such an underrated sport.

For this edition of the show Rachel Saffer from the Austin Center for Grief and Loss and host Brian Fitzgerald talk about how children experience and process grief and loss differently than adults. They also discussed how being there is the most important part of helping someone go through emotional pain.

Director of Communications of the Austin Humane Society Sarah Hammel joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss the upcoming Puppy Bowl and the Puppy Bowl Live! event following. The Puppy Bowl is emceed by Audrey Allen from Mix 94.7 and music will be mixed by DJ 2DQ. They also discussed the mission of the Austin Humane Society and how we can help.

On this segment of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Director and Conductor from Chorus Austin. They talk about the upcoming performances with the Austin Symphony Orchestra later this week and Southwest Voices: CrosSING Home shows later this month. They also discuss the unique place Chorus Austin occupies in the Live Music Capital of the World. 

Host Brian Fitzgerald has a wide ranging conversation with the 2024 Texas Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston for this episode of Inside Austin. They talk about her Torch Literary Arts non-profit that helps Black women writers find their voices and how they offer a way to access the work to a broader audience. They also discussed the creative process and the how the act of doing the work outweighs the n...

Peak Performers is a nonprofit staffing agency that helps disabled workers find jobs and employers find often overlooked but qualified workers. Myles Wallace joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this edition of Inside Austin to talk about how Peak Performers is changing the perception of being disabled in the workplace.

Toni McKinley from Magdalene House of Austin joins Inside Austin and host Brian Fitzgerald for a conversation about the work they do with survivors of sex trafficking. They also discuss January being Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month and how Magdalene House was recently able to expand the number of women they are able to serve.

Sara Hale joins host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about how Austin Angels is there for both foster parents and the children they care for by offering tools and mentorship programs and the current state of foster care in Texas and beyond. 

On this edition of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald revisits some of the highlights from the past year's interviews.

Host Brian Fitzgerald discusses the fundraising aspects of the Austin Symphony Orchestra with VP of Engagement Maggie Thompson.