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ILYSM @ SXSW 2018 #2: Are people still Feelin' The Bern? Mar 10, 2018

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Shortly after a very exciting Facebook Live video on Austin360 with Addie, Omar and Tolly chat with people at South by Southwest on what they thought about the Sen. Bernie Sanders / CNN's Jake Tapper session. Check out our other SXSW daily dispatches and big SXSW 2018 preview as well as some accompanying videos on austin360.com/loveaustin360.

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ILYSM @ SXSW 2018 #1: We visited HBO's "Westworld" town Mar 09, 2018

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Omar L. Gallaga and Statesman features editor Sharon Chapman talk about what they saw, tasted and experienced at HBO's massive recreation of Sweetwater, the town from its HBO sci-fi hit "Westworld." Come back for more SXSW daily dispatches over the next few days.

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Ep. 33: SXSW 2018 Preview with Joe Gross, Deborah Sengupta Stith and Peter Blackstock Mar 08, 2018

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Every year, both the official and unofficial worlds of South by Southwest collide for 10 days, and even though it might be exhausting for “I Love You So Much” hosts Omar L. Gallaga, Tolly Moseley and Addie Broyles, they look forward to it every year. Omar puts this year’s festival in context with previous years, explaining why the pop culture side of the festival grows every year even as the cost of these parties and activations go up. Addie explains why there are more food panels outside the festival than ever this year, including a free four-day event at Trinity Hall that is a partnership between Land O’Lakes, National Geographic and Microsoft. With morning yoga sessions in the conference session, SXSW has always had an element of wellness, but nothing like this year’s Wellness Expo, which Tolly says is the latest example of the “GOOP-ification” of SXSW. (Thanks, Gwyneth.) Austin360 music writers Deborah Sengupta Stith and Peter Blackstock tell us whether the muted nature of this year’s SXSW Music is worrying local venue owners and if the lack of big-brand showcases might be a good thing for up-and-coming artist discovery. Joe Gross weighs in on this year’s SXSW Film Festival, which includes Wes Anderson’s new star-studded animated film “Isle of Dogs,” the return of “Roseanne,” a visit from “Star Wars” star Mark Hamill and a lean into TV with “Westworld” and “This Is Us” cast/creator panels. All weekend, Tolly, Addie and Omar are strolling the streets of downtown Austin to make short podcast segments to take you into the festival. We’ll be hitting up some of the television activations and keynotes, as well as a party or two. Keep up with us at @loveaustin360 on Twitter and through the @Austin360 Instagram page. Full-length shows will return on March 23. Until then, you can catch up on recent episodes at austin360.com/loveaustin360.

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Ep. 32: Bart Willis on tattoo culture in Austin Mar 02, 2018

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Bart Willis, co-owner of Southside Tattoo, has spent more than 25 years learning the art, history and tradition of tattooing, but on our show, he explains why there's always more to learn about the craft. He discusses why Austin has such a strong tattoo culture and why hiring artists for a tattoo shop is like putting together a band.
ALSO: Michelle Breyer, the co-founder of NaturallyCurly.com and author of "The Curl Revolution," talks about the ups and downs of living with curly hair and how she and her co-founders have built a thriving community for the 65 percent of the American population with some kind of texture in their hair.
Austinite Peter Tsai published one of the early Austin food blogs, but these days, he mostly shares what he's cooking and eating at local restaurants through his Instagram account, @supertsai. Peter chatted with Omar and Addie about why having 99 Ranch Market and H-Mart, two of the country's largest Asian grocers, means so much to a mid-size city like Austin.
On A Toast: recommendations for "Revolting Rhymes" on Netflix, cookbook "Hardcore Carnivore" from Austinite Jess Pryles and Oscar nominee "Call Me By Your Name." More info: austin360.com/loveaustin360

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Ep. 31: Michael Barnes on Austin's indelible history Feb 23, 2018

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Statesman culture writer Michael Barnes, joins us to talk about his new volume of "Indelible Austin: Selected Histories," a compilation of profiles and histories about everyday Austinites, neighborhoods, families, business owners and subcultures that, together, create our booming, vibrant city. Also: Wendi Aarons, one of our favorite Austin humorists whose work appears in McSweeney's and other publications, has been teaching classes on humor writing, and she joined Tolly and Omar to explain how she hones her own skills and why writing short jokes for Twitter is as fun as ever. Plus: Marvel's "Black Panther" is finally here, and crowds are packing theaters to watch it. In a segment with film critic Joe Gross, the longtime comics fan says he knew the movie was going to be a success when he finished watching it the first time and immediately wanted to watch it again. He explains why the film resonates with so many audiences. In A Toast: a NYT Magazine story, "What Teenagers are Learning from Online Porn," MTV's "Teen Wolf" and 'zines at the Austin Central Library. More info: austin360.com/loveaustin360

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Ep. 30: Clinton Kelly on life since 'WNTW' Feb 16, 2018

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Clinton Kelly was the host of "What Not To Wear" for nine seasons, including in 2008, when he and his co-host Stacy London made over "I Love You So Much" co-host Addie Broyles. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of it, Addie and Omar called up Clinton, who is now a daily TV presence on "The Chew," to find out how fashion advice has changed in the decade since. If you're hoping to make over your own closet, you'd call a local fashion stylist to help. Austinite Laurel Kinney was a social worker before becoming a stylist and she uses her understanding of the human condition to help her clients, many of whom are going through some kind of major life change. Ahead of the upcoming Taste of Black Austin event, Greater Austin Black Chamber president and CEO Tam Hawkins talked with Addie about why Austin needs an event to showcase the legacy of local African American food businesses and celebrate the entrepreneurs who are carrying it on. In this week's Webb Report, Eric Webb tells us about what happened when singer Lana Del Rey took time from her touring to play soccer with some Austin kids. In A Toast: Nora McInerny's "Terrible, Thanks for Asking," "Lady Chatterley's Lover" and the Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange. More info: austin360.com/loveaustin360

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Ep. 29: Bumble's Alex Williamson on improving your online dating odds Feb 09, 2018

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With more than 20 million users, Bumble is one of the biggest dating apps in the U.S. The company's head of brand, Alex Williamson, who was part of the founding team at Bumble when it launched in 2014, gives advice on improving your chances of finding love online. Ellsworth Kelly was a noted artist and sculptor who died last year, but the Blanton Museum of Art is about to unveil what might be his greatest work. Deputy director for curatorial affairs Carter E. Foster tells us what's so special about this freestanding building, which opens to the public on Feb. 18. Michael J. Ryan, a UT biology professor and author of "A Taste for the Beautiful," talked with Tolly about the role that excitement plays in animal behavior and what humans can learn from mating rituals in nature. Avocados are as weird as they are delicious. For this week’s Webb Report, we brought in Eric Webb to explain what he uncovered while writing about cancer research in the Rio Grande Valley. Toast picks: "Ted Radio Hour" episode, "Can We Trust the Numbers?" "Caroline: Little House, Revisited" from historical fiction writer Sarah Miller and the #timesup movement. More info: austin360.com/loveaustin360

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Ep. 28: Chikage Windler on tracking Austin's recent weird weather Feb 02, 2018

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Chikage Windler, chief meteorologist at CBS Austin, has seen a lot of crazy weather over the last year, but even with our hurricanes, snow and ice, the weather here isn't quite as intense to keep up as in her native Oklahoma. On the podcast, she explains why Austin is the perfect place for her to raise her kids and be challenged in her field. Statesman travel and features editor Kristin Finan has launched a new essay series called Family Mixtape and is seeking essays from everyday Austinites on what it means to be a family. In Advice for Austinites, Hector Gonzalez, who works with the non-profit It's Time Texas, shares some tips on staying healthy beyond the January resolutions. Joe Gross discusses "Waco," a new miniseries about David Koresh on the Paramount Network starring Taylor Kitsch. And in A Toast, we recommend Stephen King's 2012 stand-alone Dark Tower book, "The Wind Through the Keyhole," Netflix's "Grace & Frankie" and all things Georgetown, especially the Sweet Lemon Inn & Kitchen. More info: austin360.com/loveaustin360

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Ep. 27: Arianna Auber on Family Business Beer Co. and other craft beer news Jan 26, 2018

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This episode might make you want a beer, a bar of chocolate or an afternoon spin at an ice rink. Beer/wine/spirits writer Arianna Auber talks about the latest developments in the local beer scene, including why "Supernatural" star Jensen Ackles picked Dripping Springs to get into the brewing business. She also explains why brewers have recently banded together to form a political action committee and which new breweries and brewpubs should be on your radar. Chaparral Ice has been at Burnet Road and Anderson Lane for more than 20 years, but about a year ago, hockey lover and coach Ryan Raya bought the facility. With the Winter Olympics around the corner, Raya came by to tell us what draws people to figure skating, hockey and, yes, even curling, and why Texans might misunderstand winter sports culture. Author, former Austinite and chocolate connoisseur Megan Giller schools us on all things cacao and how to enjoy chocolate in a new way. In this week's Webb Report, Eric Webb explains why the recent story about a judge hearing the voice of God in the courtroom went viral. And in A Toast, we recommend "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," "The Good Place" and the book "A Man Called Ove." More info: austin360.com/loveaustin360

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Ep. 26: Michael Pollan on LSD's long, strange trip; plus, is Austin getting an pro soccer team? Jan 19, 2018

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Michael Pollan might be the country's foremost food writer, but he considers himself a nature writer, which makes his forthcoming book only slightly less surprising. "How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression and Transcendence" doesn't come out until May, but Pollan will be in Austin to talk about his career, our ever-evolving relationship with nature, the food industry and, yes, LSD at an event on Feb. 2 at the Long Center. He joined us by phone to explain why he wanted to learn more about psychedelic drugs in the first place. ALSO: Is "Black Mirror" a little too close to reality? Film critic Joe Gross and co-hosts Omar L. Gallaga and Tolly Moseley unpack a recent episode, "Arkangel" from the Netflix series' new fourth season. The Ohio-based soccer team, Crew SC, has decided to try to relocate to Austin, and this has local soccer fans swooning and NIMBYs steaming. Statesman sports writer Kevin Lyttle has been covering this issue since October, and he explains why a potential new stadium near downtown has become so divisive among Austinites. In this week’s Webb Report, Eric Webb quizzes us on the relative size of the great state of Texas. In A Toast: "An Unconventional Family" by Sandra Bem and "Everyday Blessings" by Jon and Myla Kabat-Zinn; a moving LSD video from the '50s and Omar's word for 2018, "Bulldoze." More info: austin360.com/loveaustin360

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