Austin Sessions
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsAn Austin based podcast and blog. We talk to as many people as possible exploring their lives and musical influences.
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Episodes
Bryan Gutmann
October 09, 2013 05:51 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBComedian Bryan Gutmann hangs out with Jason and I for our latest session. Funniest Person (2007), the Just For Laughs festival, Moontower comedy festival, and Live at Gotham are just a few scores Bryan has under his comedic belt. We had a great discussion about comedy, Twitter, and (spoiler free) Breaking Bad!
Lumiere Tintype
October 02, 2013 05:53 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week's guest is Adrian Whipp, owner of Lumiere Tintype. I met Adrian and his wife Loren one Saturday morning after an extremely filling meal at La Barbecue. Adrian met up with us at Hopfields to talk growing up in England, moving to Austin, and of course the art of tintype. Follow them on Twitter @Lumiere_Tintype and check out their website for more details!
The Musicians Woodshed
September 25, 2013 05:11 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBOwner of the Musicians Woodshed, Tony Walsh, is this week's guest on Austin Sessions. We talk about the Beatles, working in Hollywood, meeting Robin Williams, and his trek from London to the states!
Adam Wolf
September 18, 2013 06:20 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBFor this Twitter fueled episode Jason, and I sat down with KLBJ's Dudley and Bob contributor and aspiring comedian Adam Wolf. Special guest host Mike Cullen joined us as we hung out at the Dig Pub and talked about comedy, Twitter, and random thoughts that might or might not make sense. Follow both Adam & Mike (@AdamWolf77 & @Cullenwitz) on Twitter!
Charlie Hodge
September 11, 2013 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBI met up with podcaster and broadcaster Charlie Hodge at Bone Daddy's for this week's episode. My conversation with Charlie bounced from working with Dudley and Bob at KLBJ, to producing his own podcast, to life as a dad. This episode has it all! Follow him on Twitter at @charlieFNhodge and subscribe to the Hodgecast!
Adam Curry
September 04, 2013 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBAdam Curry, the "Podfather" himself, is this week's guest! From pirate radio, to MTV VJ, to co-inventor of modern day podcasting, Curry's broadcasting career has evolved in an incredible arc that currently has him parked in the "Drone Star State." Adam and John C. Dvorak host the No Agenda podcast, which deconstructs current news and media memes. Follow him on Twitter at @adamcurry and subscribe to the No Agenda podcast!
Lucas Molandes
August 28, 2013 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThe incredibly funny Lucas Molandes joins us for episode #20 of Austin Sessions! Lucas was Funniest Person in Austin in 2010, has performed on Comedy Central's Live At Gotham, and he's been a guest on two episodes of Marc Maron's WTF.
Chris Bilheimer
August 21, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBFor this week's session I sit down with graphic designer Chris Bilheimer. Aside from designing every Green Day album cover since 1997's Nimrod, he also fills his spare time as REM's full time artistic director. Special guest Christian Helms (Ep. #11), who introduced me to Chris, sits in!
Johnny Goudie
August 14, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBCasey and I met up with Johnny Goudie at the Buzz Mill for this session. Johnny's been in the Austin music scene since he was a teenager and has worked with an incredible list of musicians. In 2011 he started his "How Did I Get Here" podcast which interviews friends, musicians, and other folks in the entertainment biz.
Neuro Method
August 08, 2013 05:34 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBJason and I sat down with Nick and Corey from the group Neuro Method for this session. A cross between electronica and dubstep, Neuro Method creates their own style and sound. We explore their past, their influences, and the evolutionary direction of music.
Kristin Owen
July 31, 2013 12:00 - 58 minutes - 47 MBKristin Owen from Do Stuff Media joins us for this session. She was gracious enough to invite us into her office, give us beer, and chat about Pearl Jam, living in Austin, and memorable concert experiences.
Mac Blake
July 24, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBThis year's Funniest Person in Austin, Mac Blake, hangs out for this week's session. We covered tons of material including: comic books, Spoon, Master Pancake, Star Wars and possibly a little comedy.
Odd City Entertainment
July 17, 2013 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBRoman Morales, founder and chief creative director of Odd City Entertainment invited me to his home (and temporary studio) to record this session. We talked about Odd City's role in Guillermo Del Toro's Pacific Rim, old Austin mexican restaurants, hanging with Harry Knowles, meeting Robert Rodriguez, and more!
Ryan Green Photography
July 10, 2013 12:00 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBFriends and photographers Ryan and Lindsey Green hung out with me for this episode to have some beers and catch up. We talk about taking pictures for the Austin High movie, Jurassic Park Live (on ice), bears with hydrocodone, and Garbage Pail Kids!
Steve Cox
July 03, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBComedian Steve Cox hangs out with me (sans Jason) and we talk shop over some pints. Bonus guests Eric Kennedy and Nicole Torres from the When In Austin podcast hang out and chat with us! Some topics of interest that were discussed: $5 all-you-can-drink liquor, strips clubs, and gun defense against Satan!
Christian Helms
June 19, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBOwner of Helms Workshop, award-winning designer, and brand developer Christian Helms hangs out with us for this session. Full disclosure: Growlers were emptied during this making of this episode. In this session we talked about working with Spoon, hosting Anthony Bourdain during SXSW, opening Frank, and podcasts!
Katie Pengra
June 12, 2013 06:14 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBFor our tenth episode Jason and I shared some beers with comedian Katie Pengra. Discussion topics: LA auditions, Stephen King, Joss Whedon, meeting Marc Maron and more!
Thirsty Planet
June 05, 2013 11:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBThe guys over at Thirsty Planet invited us over one Saturday morning (before the tours) to sit down and chat. There may or may not have been some early morning beers. I mean, come on…it's Saturday. We talk with Brian, Ben, and Marc about the expansion of the brewery, the Austin Gorilla Run, and…and….oh right, beer!
Jackie Venson
May 29, 2013 03:50 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThis week we talk with the extremely talented and ambitious Jackie Venson. Aside from being fantastic on the guitar and a great singer/songwriter, she's an accomplished pianist as well. We talk about building a following, the Berkeley School of Music, and the the learning curve of social media.
Redbud Cafe
May 22, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBFor this session I made the short drive to Blanco to hang out with Jon, Jan, and Tasha Brieger at Redbud Cafe. We discuss the evolution of their business, teaming up with Real Ale brewing, Tasha's acquisition of Hill Country Lavender, and lots more!
The Succulents
May 15, 2013 05:32 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBErin, Audrey, and Stacy from the Succulents hang out with us for the latest Austin Session. They tell us about how they met, their first SXSW gig, hanging at Willie Nelson's ranch, the Doug Moreland circle, and their musical roots.
Kevin Gant
May 10, 2013 04:11 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBMusician and poet Kevin Gant talks with us at a good friend's house in east Austin. (Thanks Adam!) Gant's documentary Kevin, by Jay Duplass, is on Netflix and gives a glimpse into the life of the singer/songwriter. We talked about raising children, online networking, recording his new album, and he plays some of his songs!
David Tobey
April 30, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBComedian and old friend David Tobey sits down with us and talks about meeting Ron White, religion, and the life of a road comic. Special guest and mutual friend Sam Barrows joins us for some catch up.
Todd & Christy Wink - The Dig Pub
April 24, 2013 11:00 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MBThe Return of the Jedi of my unplanned Beer Trilogy! Austin Sessions episode #3 is once again based in delicious craft beer goodness! This session Jason and I hung out at the Dig Pub with owners Todd and Christy Wink. In this session our conversation was all over the place. We discuss building a small business brand, ascap fees, doulas, and band hopping!
Josh, Zach, & Matt - Infamous Brewing
April 10, 2013 06:48 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBIn this session, Josh, Zach, and Matt from Infamous Brewing talk about how they met, growing a brewery from the ground up, and Ghostbusters!
Bay Anthon - Hopfields
March 27, 2013 05:06 - 1 hour - 102 MBFor the Austin Sessions debut podcast, I sat down with Bay Anthon from Hopfields. We talk about beer, bullying, communes, and SXSW.