Monologue: ChatGPT Makes Fun of Us Stetson is 160 Years OldMarried BachelorsGuest: Dr. Tom Burns is a renowned orthopedic surgeon who has built a career at the intersection of elite sports, medicine, and entrepreneurship. He served as a team doctor for the U.S. Olympic Ski Team, providing world-class care to athletes performing at the highest level. Alongside his surgical work, he co-founded Presario Ventures, becoming a respected voice in real estate investing and financial education fo...

Monologue: DSISD NewsCheap Mortgages and More Expensive HousesThe Anxious GenerationSmoking Makes A ComebackGuests: Alexis Gallivan and Casey Gage are two of the driving forces behind Oakwood Public Market, bringing big vision and deep passion to Dripping Springs’ newest community hub. Alexis, a former international development pro turned entrepreneur and creator of Over Yonder, blends corporate savvy with small-business heart. Casey, a lifelong restaurant leader who has opened concepts aroun...

Monologue: Animal Cruelty or Animal Welfare?Too Much Birthday Fun For The Double NickelShien Gets InvestigatedNo Music Venue! Guest: Kenny Kane is a mission-driven CEO known for building high-integrity organizations across real estate, technology, and the nonprofit sector. He leads Firmspace, a premium private-office and proworking company, where he focuses on operational excellence, hospitality-driven service, and modernizing how high-performing professionals work. Kenny also serves as ...

In this weeks episode; A rare host-on-host showdown, Steve and Michelle turn the mics on each other and dish out the stories, quirks, and questions they usually save for their guests. It’s unfiltered, unpredictable, and surprisingly revealing. A behind-the-scenes look at the duo that keeps Dripping Springs talking. There's a few tears, some hard life lessons, and a pulling back of the curtain into what makes them both get out of bed every day. Stories that deserve to be told! Based in D...

Monologue: World TravelersDecember Challenge!Epic City Update50 Years of Debt?Guest: Jack McClure is a Dripping Springs High School senior known for his leadership, drive, and commitment to making a positive impact. As Student Council President and a longtime community volunteer, he’s helped shape student life while balancing honors courses, DECA leadership, and multiple extracurriculars. Jack is passionate about real estate and business, always looking for ways to grow, learn, and contribute...

Monologue: ContestMushy SteakTown Lake ToxinsShort Mama'sCloning? Good Idea? Guest: Even young people need this info so they can make sure their parents and grandparents are in a good place. Chad Hardy is the guy who somehow makes Medicare make sense. (We know. Miracles are real.) As the founder of Oakline Benefits, he’s built a reputation for guiding seniors and their families through Part A, B, C, D, and all the fine print in between, with clarity, patience, and just enough humor to ke...

Monologue: Central Texas Youth BalletMarathon Cheaters! Maywald Christmas Display EndsSave The Date For NarcissistsChristmas on MercerGuest: Today we’re joined by Kimberly Lloyd and Kim Yancey — two Dripping Springs moms who have built their families through fostering and adoption, one brave “yes” at a time. Between them, they’ve fostered over 20 children and adopted 11, and their story started when they were each caring for a sibling pair — a little boy and his newborn sister — and deci...

Monologue: Deep Eddy ContestReal Estate Tid BitsGovernor FactsGuest: Dr. Pete “Doc” Chambers is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, Green Beret, and physician who served for nearly four decades in both active duty and reserve roles. A decorated combat veteran, Chambers has also been an advocate for veterans’ health and medical freedom since leaving the military. He recently announced his candidacy for Governor of Texas, focusing his campaign on border security, personal liberty, and stre...

Monologue: Homeless Explanation Anti-Trump Protests Crowds on Demand Invite to Protesters AI Sexting-What Could Go Wrong? Classic Cars Education Guest: Tim Untalan is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of Tactical Integrations LLC, a company built on precision, integrity, and relentless work ethic. A self-described extreme introvert thriving in the world of sales, Tim is known for his long hours, drive, and commitment to helping others find pu...

Monologue: Hostages Home Am I A Hypocrite? Ludite Trend Pizza History Guest: Darius Aram, founder of Slice Street Pizza in Dripping Springs, Texas, ditched the mortgage world for the far more rewarding pursuit of perfect dough and happy customers. Raised in a Greek-Persian family where every gathering revolved around food, he built his pizzeria on simplicity, quality ingredients, and a 48-hour cold ferment that gives his crust its cult following. Known for creative spins l...

Monologue: Waco Surf-Cowabunga! N. Hays County EMS Tax-Prop. ATexas FoodsRuined Bike Seats in PortlandNew Car Search is OVER!Guest: Meet Sariah Welch Lopez, owner of Serasana Belterra in Dripping Springs, where ancient healing arts meet modern business savvy. After a successful career in operations and process improvement, Sariah traded bureaucracy for balance, creating a space where yoga, acupuncture, massage, cupping, and herbal remedies come together under one roof—with an organic tea...

Monologue: Close Captioning For The YoungYogurt Shop MurdersAging to 117?New Car Buying BluesGuest: Donna Mallett Brown has lived with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) for nearly 35 years and has transformed her journey into a life of advocacy, mentorship, and inspiration. As a paraplegic, she navigates life with grace, resilience, and a contagious positive spirit. Donna is passionate about empowering others facing disabilities and mentoring those who seek guidance and encouragement. Sister to Steve M...

Monologue: Old Farmers AlmanacTX Roadside MemorialsNo On The LeaseholdsRR12 Protester InviteForgiveness and HealingGuest: Brandon Sparks is a straight-shooting branch manager at Nautilus Lending in the Austin–Dripping Springs area who makes mortgages make sense. He translates the alphabet soup—non-warrantable condos, land and construction, portfolio loans—into plain talk and practical steps. In this episode, Brandon shares real-world playbooks, the common “gotchas” to dodge, and what actually...

Monologue: Charlie KirkHometown MissionsGuest: Chris Kelker-Newlan is the Operations Manager at Hometown Missions in Dripping Springs, where he has served since May 2022 as the organization’s first full-time employee. After nearly three decades in technology support with a global financial firm, and twenty years as a Dripping Springs resident, he now oversees the nonprofit’s “Home in a Month” program and broader operations. His work goes beyond building houses—he emphasizes preparing families...

Monologue: Austin Logo Flub DSE ShredsThe Tavern is Haunted Trash Robots Jim Scarpulla spent 34 years in the cockpit, logging over 26,000 flight hours across seven different aircraft while flying all over the world. Despite his fear of heights, he embraced aviation at 27, thanks to his father’s encouragement, and turned it into a dream career that never followed him home. Now retired, Jim fills his days with bike rides, motorcycles, hobby cars, and adventures made possible by h...

Monologue: Hays County Roads MeetingsSnake Wranglers Are HiringDe Minimus Tariff Rule EndsNo Land For YouLocal News and Luby'sGuest: Pastor Candice joined New Life Lutheran in May 2021 as Spiritual Director. A former computer engineer, she followed her calling into ministry, earning her degree at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2016 and completing Lutheran studies through Luther Seminary. She has served at Triumphant Love (intern), Shepherd of the Hills (Family Ministry), and Imma...

Monologue: Old AustinCheap RealtorsUT VS. Ohio State9-9-9 ChallengeGuest: Founded in 2002, Lakota Water Company has become a go-to name in rainwater harvesting and water treatment across the U.S. Known for smart design and reliable service, Lakota serves both homes and businesses nationwide. CEO and founder Alan Rossing—a proud member of the Lakota Sioux tribe—brings 40+ years of water expertise, from nuclear plants to bottled water systems. A published authority on ultrapure water and sustai...

Monologue: Schumann Resonance AOL Is No MoreJunk and SPAM Adult Sized Pacifiers Get Us In Trouble Death Of The Newspaper?Guest: John Garrett is the founder and CEO of Community Impact Newspapers, a hyperlocal news publishing company he launched in 2005 with his wife, Jennifer, out of their home in Pflugerville, Texas. A former Austin Business Journal advertising director, Garrett saw a void in community-focused journalism and created a model centered on mailing free, adve...

Monologue: Sexy or Not?Breast Milk Ice Cream$25K Checks for Flood VictimsGerrymandering or Just Leading?Paralympics History and FactsGuests: At just 15, Izzy Crew is making history as Dripping Springs High School’s first wheelchair athlete and a record-breaking competitor on the track. A national record holder in the U17 1500m and 5000m, she’s medaled at state, earned bronze at USA Track & Field Nationals, and raced internationally against Paralympians—all while being an honor student, si...

Monologue: Steve and Michelle Have Great GenesAirplane YucksPresidential Physical Fitness Test Is BackTrapped WaterGuest: Kristen Currie, a California native with a big heart, is the morning meteorologist at KXAN in Austin. She’s known for tackling Texas’s wild weather with equal parts science and sass, all while keeping her viewers calm and informed. Off air, Kristen loves good wine, snapping pictures with fans, and soaking up everything the Hill Country has to offer. She’s the kind of meteo...