121 – State of Austin Music 2017 with Tameca Jones and Chad Swiatecki
With Chad Swiatecki, writer at Austin Business Journal, Rolling Stone, Spin, Austin Monitor) and Taméca Jones, R&B artist – Live from The Side Bar. Writing for multiple publications. Updates on Omnibus initiatives. Potential new
120 – DJ Mel Returns in 2017 Part 2: Algorithms, Bumble Story, Festival Preview
With DJ Mel (Part 2). Check out Part 1: President Obama’s Exit Interview – Dating apps and online dating stories. The concept of ghosting. Appreciating song requests from the crowd. Constantly hearing new music and holding on to the classics. Upcoming festivals: Coachella,
119 – Dunlap ATX Makes it Rain(ey)
With Bridget Dunlap and Chris Parker, founders of Dunlap ATX – Live from Luster Pearl East. Being a self-made bar owner in Houston and the transition to Austin. The challenges in opening Container Bar. How Rainey Street has developed over the years with
118 – DJ Mel Returns for 2017 Part 1: The President Obama’s Exit Interview
With DJ Mel, President Obama’s official DJ – How DJing for President Obama has impacted him. President Obama’s Playlist. What would Pres.-Elect Trump’s playlist sound like. Representing and showing pride in yourself as a DJ. Reading a crowd as a DJ to build momentum during a set. Debates on social
117 – 2016 In Review With Playback’s Kevin Curtin
We recap the year in Austin music with Kevin Curtin from The Austin Chronicle:
116 – Godfrey Drops Comedy Knowledge
Godfrey brings big laughs and insight to the podcast. Laugh with us as we discuss cover a variety of topics:
- The rise of Instagram stars and podcasts
- His comedic influences and approach to comedy
- “Alt” label being used by comedians as an excuse for not being funny
115 – Be Free Like Jackie Venson
Jackie Venson joins the podcast to talk about her music journey and the recently released Live at Strange Brew album:
- Growing up in a musical family and competing with her sister
- Her experience going to Berklee College of Music, and finding a quality
114 – KP and The Boom Boom Stay Positive
Kate Priestley and Nick Wong of KP and The Boom Boom stop by the studio to promote their new album, The Brave, and to share their story :
- The musical paths they each took growing up
- How the band came together and the meaning behind their name
113 – Margin Walker Presents and Sound on Sound Festival
Graham Williams, founder of Fun Fun Fun Fest, Transmission Events, Margin Walker stops by the studio to share his story and preview Sound on Sound Fest:
- Working with artists and putting on shows at an early age
- His involvement in the Austin
112 – Celebrate Formula 1 at the Blu Party with Ginger, Ian, and Jeannine
- Popularity of Formula 1 racing worldwide
- Increasing local interest in Formula 1 racing via expos and presentations.
- Elements of the Formula 1 weekend: fashion