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    The FeedBak Podcast

    Bak and friends bring different perspectives on culture, music, movies/tv, politics and much more. Sometimes open discussions. Sometimes interviews with movers and shakers. You never know where the conversation can go.

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    200 - Burning (Wo)Man with Cori Wolfe Apr 05, 2021

    Bak is joined by comedian, Cori Wolfe. Get the inside scoop on the inner workings of Burning Man from a veteran staff member. Focusing on the good, the bad, and the ugly reality of Burning Man. Including life changing experiences, the 10 principles, civic responsibility, communal efforts, resource cumulation, and radical self reliance.

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    Cori: The Other End of the Leash | By Patricia McConnell

    Bak: CrossFit

    Follow on Cori on IG: @truncatedvisuals

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    199 - I Was Supposed To Be A Girl with Brian Macduffee Mar 30, 2021

    Bak is joined by comedian, Brian Macduffee. This week discussing open mic grinding, how to deal with hecklers, when your African Studies professor manages to turn your last name into a racial slur, fake news, digital fraudulence, and more!

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    Brian: Zack Snyder's Justice League

    Bak: Attack On Titan (Hulu)

    Follow on Brian on IG: @brianmacdcomedy

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    198 - Sauerkraut Joke Writing with Alden Schaub Mar 26, 2021

    Bak is joined by comedian, Alden Schaub. If you're a fan of sauerkraut and trivia, then this episode is for you! Discussing Youtube rabbit holes, analyzing comedy, nonsensical idioms, becoming a divergent comedian and more!

    #ShareDopeShit

    Alden: The Comedy Writing Room presented by Hot Breath

    Bak: VERZUZ Presents: Raekwon vs Ghostface Killah

    Follow on Alden on IG: @themobschaub

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    197 - Business Meets Comedy with Brandon Lewin Mar 22, 2021

    Bak is joined by Brandon Lewin (Big Laugh Comedy). Many believe comedy is all laughs, but to be successful one must understand Business First. Discussing hilarious life lessons, favorite food cultures, Brandon's comedic origin story, 2020 struggles, the comedy monopoly in Austin, Midget Wrestling, and more!

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    Brandon: Ted Lasso | Apple TV+

    Bak: Live N Livin | Sean Paul

    Follow on Brandon: Big Laugh Comedy

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    196 Track Jacket Chuck with Charles Adams Jr. Mar 19, 2021

    Bak is joined by fellow comedian Charles Adams Jr, AKA Track Jacket Chuck.This week focusing on their comedic upbringing, comedian idols, Funniest Person in Austin, track suit versatility, sneaker's insurance, and more!

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    Charles: March Madness

    Bak: Nike By You

    Follow Charles on IG: @charlesadams.jr

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    195 - Mullet Babyface with Dean Stanfield Mar 15, 2021

    Bak is joined by the All American Mullet Babyface himself, comedian Dean Stanfield. Focusing on the trials and tribulations of Red Neck Comedy in Austin Texas, French Vs American dating, psychedelic breathing techniques, and more!

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    Dean: Sturgill Simpson "A Sailor's Guide To Earth" , The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto

    Bak: Coming 2 America

    Follow Dean on IG: @deanastanfield

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    194 - Mushrooms Are The Answer with Marty Clarke and Colton Dowling Mar 11, 2021

    When in doubt, mushrooms are the answer! This week, Bak is joined by comedians, Marty Clarke and Colton Dowling. Discussing the inception and origin story for the Creek & Cave ATX. New York’s loss will be to Austin’s gain, and it’s a big win for comedy all around! The new Creek & The Cave will open April 1st 2021 in Downtown Austin.

    #ShareDopeShit

    Marty: RoughCut Comedy

    Colton: Creek And Cave

    Follow Creek and Cave on IG: @creekandcavebu

    Follow on Colton on IG: @coltondowling

    Follow on Marty on IG: @comedianmarty

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    193 - No Distractions with Espi Rivadeneira Mar 08, 2021

    Ever wonder what you could accomplish with No Distractions? This week Bak is joined by New York Comedian, Espi Rivadeneira. Focusing on New York's resilience through the pandemic and the effect it's had on the comedy industry, Dating app struggles, and more!

    #ShareDopeShit

    Espi: Milk and Honey By Rupi Kaur

    Bak: Rotate it (feat. Wayne Wonder) - Spragga Benz

    Follow Espi on IG: @espionage921

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    192 - Fuck A Cat with Joyce Taus Mar 01, 2021

    This week, Bak is joined by Comedian, Joyce Taus. In most Western cultures, black cats have typically been looked upon as a symbol of evil omens, in other words, "Fuck that cat"! This week, discussing guitar compatibility, Texas' historic Winter Storm Uri, malicious cat mischief, Hip Hop Blues cover, and more!

    #ShareDopeShit

    Joyce: The Gits | Amazon Prime Documentary

    Bak: Patrice O'Neal: Killing is Easy | Comedy Central Documentary

    Follow Joyce on IG: @JoyceJokes

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    191 - Not Black Enough with Myles Johnson Feb 15, 2021

    This week, Bak is joined by Comedian, Myles Johnson. A Black Comedian vs African American Comedian debating which of them is not black enough. Discussing stand-up legends, discovering your comedic voice, French Copycat comics, and more!

    #ShareDopeShit

    Myles: Gobelins

    Bak: Kill Tony

    Follow Myles on Instagram: @mylestheblackguy

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    190 - Trials and Tribulations with Kate Loice Feb 08, 2021

    This week, Bak is joined by Comedian/Producer, Kate Loice. Focusing on the Trials and Tribulations Kate underwent as a female comic, the hierarchy in the comedy industry, cancel season, male vs female comedy, and more!

    #ShareDopeShit

    Kate: The Comedy Store | Documentary Series (Showtime)

    Bak: Your Honor (Showtime)

    Follow Kate on IG: @austintexascomedy

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    189 - Ed Sheeran Scammed Me with Obi Ariguzo Feb 01, 2021

    Reunited once again with Obi Ariguzo. Have you ever feared falling victim to a scam by, Grammy award winning English singer/songwriter, Ed Sheeran? Then you wont want to miss this episode! This week's episode consists of hilarious rants discussing ClubHouse, slogan mishaps, Civil Liberties, Conservative amnesia and more!

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    Obi: Music Lane (Austin, TX)

    Bak: Outside The Wire (Netflix)

    Follow Obi on IG: @onlyobi

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    188 - Forrest Gumping Dicks with Ozzy Moon Jan 25, 2021

    Bak is joined by fellow comedian and producer, Ozzy Moon. If you enjoy spicy food, Bernie memes, and sexual liberation then this week's episode is for you! Discussing fingers in the butt, Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival, civil liberty vs conscious decisions during the pandemic, Bernie Sanders - meme of the year, porn directing, and so much more!

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    Ozzy: Phoenix Grille

    Bak: Lupin (Netflix Series)

    Follow Ozzy on IG: @ozzymoon.comedy

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    187 - Death Solves All Problems with Carter Anderson Jan 18, 2021

    First episode of 2021! Bak is joined by fellow comedian, Carter Anderson. Discussing growing up nerdy, traumatic childhood a** whoopings, The Mandalorian, video game film adaptations and more!

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    Carter: Big Laugh Comedy

    Bak: Gangs of London | Amazon Prime Video

    Follow Carter on IG: @mistercarteranderson

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    186 – Stage Time with Rob Morris and Pat Bernard Dec 21, 2020

    Wrapping up 2020 with a comical bang. Bak, Rob Morris (Comedian/ROMO ROOM/ Writer), and Pat Bernard (Comedian) join forces to bring you hilarious conversation filled with comedic insights, the importance of Stage Time, comedic uprising in 2020, and discuss some of the greatest stand-up of all time.

    #ShareDopeShit

    Rob Morris: Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life (Book by Steve Martin)

    Pat Bernard: Hell or High Water

    Bak: Schulz Saves America | Netflix

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    185 – DBZ, The Godfather of Anime with Karlen Ballen and Adama Zoumanigui Dec 14, 2020

    This week, Bak is joined by his brother, Adama Zoumanigui (DBZ enthusiast) and The FeedBak Podcast Producer/Audio Engineer, Karlen Ballen for an informative deep dive into the Dragon Ball series. Sharing funny/nerdy/tangent-filled conversation and opinions on DBZ, The Godfather of Anime.

    #ShareDopeShit

    Karlen: Selena: The Series (Netflix) , The Queen's Gambit (Netflix)

    Adama: Gungrave (Hulu) , The Checklist Manifesto (Book)

    Bak: Dorohedoro (Netflix)

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    184 – Anime Love with Micco Fay and Bobby “Queso” Montemayor Dec 07, 2020

    Bak catches up with fellow Otaku, Micco & Queso and share their Love for Anime. They have been consuming too much anime for too long and are here to tell you about it. Focusing on their first introduction into Anime, Anime culture, favorite Anime intro's, reviews, news, and tons of discussion. Stuff for all anime fans from anime fans!

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    Micco: RWBY (RoosterTeeth), My Hero Academia

    Queso: Kengan Ashura

    Bak: Gintama

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    183 – Bless Your House with Sheena Simmons Nov 23, 2020

    Bak catches up with long time friend, Sheena Simmons (Comedian) who has so kindly blessed us with her time when she knows full well she would rather Bless Your House or perform some other random act of kindness. Breaking down Sheena's Do's and Don'ts of dating, Pandemic evolutions, Contradictory back-alley A** Shots, and more hilarious and wild scenarios.

    #ShareDopeShit

    Sheena: The wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn. (Book)

    Bak: How To With John Wilson (HBO)

    Follow Sheena on IG: @5heena29

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    182 – Election Fatigue with Alexsi Carrasquillo and Kimberly Scott Nov 09, 2020

    Bak discusses Election Fatigue with Alexsi (Photographer) and Kimberly (Mindset Coach/ International Speaker) as we head into the homestretch of the 2020 electoral season (and as we await the results from the highly contested battlegrounds of Nevada, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, and North Carolina). Are you counting down the days for the presidential election to be over? Has waiting for election results felt reminiscent of waiting for Beyonce to drop new music? Does the prospect of another four years of an elderly white man running the country give you gastric distress? You're not alone.

    #ShareDopeShit

    Alex: It Was Said Podcast , Hope Through History Podcast

    Kimberly: Seduced Season 1 (Starz) , The Vow (HBO Max)

    Bak: Busta Rhymes 'Czar' (E.L.E.2)

    Follow Alex: C12 Photography

    Follow Kimberly: Not a Basic Life

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    181 – Solo Trippin’ in Arkansas with Kelsey Gillespie Nov 02, 2020

    Bak catches up with Kelsey Gillespie (Long-time friend) and discusses wild and frightening tales from Kelsey’s Solo Trippin adventure. Kelsey overcomes her fear of eating alone, Creepy Air BnB, and more!

    #ShareDopeShit

    Kelsey: Van Seco Shuffle Dance

    Bak: The Comedy Store (Showtime)

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    180 – Save Our Stages with Rebecca Reynolds, Cody Cowan, and Micco Fay Oct 26, 2020

    With Rebecca Reynolds (Music Venue Attorney), Cody Cowan (CEO of Red River Cultural District), and Micco Fey (Writer & Live Music Consumer). #SaveOurStages. Can you imagine a reality with no live music? This week, Bak and his guests break down how the Live Music Industry has been affected by COVID-19, the Government's duty to provide financial support, and what you can do as a consumer to show your support.

    #ShareDopeShit

    Rebecca: KUT Pause/Play

    Cody: Banding Together

    Micco: The Down Market

    Bak: #SaveOurStages

    Follow Rebecca: Music Venue Alliance Austin

    Follow Cody: Red River Cultural District

    Follow Micco on IG: @TheDownMarket

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    179 – Rest In Funny, Cap City Comedy Club with Hunter Duncan and Ashley Overton Oct 05, 2020

    With comedians Hunter Duncan and Ashley Overton. Rest in Funny, Cap City Comedy Club. Sending off Austin's premier comedy club with a special tribute episode full of reminiscent laughs and stories of their comedic up-bringing.

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    Hunter: Doug Is A Goddamn Millionaire (Movie)

    Ashley: Joe Rogan $14.4 million Texas Mansion

    Bak: Great Pretender (Netflix)

    Follow Hunter: @HunterDuncanComedy

    Follow Ashley on IG: @AshleysOverit

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    178 - All Yelp Reviews Matter with Penelope Costopoulos and Kimberly Scott Sep 28, 2020

    With Penelope Costopoulos (Actress) and Kimberly Scott (Mindset Coach/ International Speaker). Yelp heroes and zeros. Diving deep into wild Yelp-worthy life experiences.

    #ShareDopeShit

    Penelope: I May Destroy You (HBO Max)

    Kimberly: MasterClass Online Classes

    Obi: OnlyObi (Youtube)

    Bak: The Boys Season 2 (Amazon Prime)

    Follow Penelope on IG: @PenelopeCostopoulos

    Follow Kimberly: Notabasiclife.com

    Follow Obi: @onlyobi

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    177 - The Social Dilemma with Adam Protextor and Kimberly Scott Sep 22, 2020

    With Adam Protextor (Rapper/Director) and Kimberly Scott (Mindset Coach/ International Speaker). Break down of The Social Dilemma with real-world experiences with social media. Kimberly's expert marketing tips. User Manipulation. Screen addiction.

    #ShareDopeShit

    Adam: Protextor.bandcamp

    Kimberly: HBO - The Vow

    Obi: onlyOBI

    Bak: The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck

    Follow Kimberly: Notabasiclife.com

    Follow Adam on FB: Protextor

    Follow Obi: @onlyobi

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    176 - OnlyFans 101 with Lysa Anne and Nicki Nichele Sep 14, 2020

    With Lysa Anne (OnlyFans content creator) and Nicki Nichele (OnlyFans content creator). The Rise of OnlyFans. Trump Boat Parade. DM Screenshots. Bella Thorne. Weird Requests. Fetishes. OnlyFans Etiquette.

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    Lysa: Lovetx_lysa OnlyFans

    Nicki: April Gunn OnlyFans

    Obi: Youtube Channel TBA

    Bak: MAD TV - HBOMax

    Follow Lysa on OnlyFans: Lovetx_lysa OnlyFans

    Follow Nicki on OnlyFans: April Gunn OnlyFans

    Follow Obi: @onlyobi

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    175 - One on One Stoner Talk Sep 08, 2020

    Bak and Obi on a One-on-One stoner talk. RIP Chadwick Boseman. How to throw a party during the pandemic. 2020 stock market. Favorite streaming service. Obi befriends a Porn director. Crazy COVID-19 scare tactics. Conspiracy theories. Lucid dreams.

    Follow Obi: @onlyobi

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    174 - Nerds & Trolls with Alexsi Carrasquillo and Adam Protextor Aug 31, 2020

    With Alexsi Carrasquillo (Photographer) & Adam Protextor (Rapper/Director). Obi's Troll. Nostalgic Video Game Consoles. Competitive Gaming. Street Fighter Vs Mortal Kombat. Video Game Film Adaptations. Twitch Streaming. Republican National Convention.

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    Alex: Bibleproject.com

    Adam: Gamera Legacy Collection

    Obi: Good Time

    Bak: Ghost of Tsushima

    Follow Alex: C12 Photography

    Follow Adam on FB: Protextor

    Follow Obi: @onlyobi

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.


    173 - Bottom Feeders with James Andre Jefferson Jr and Jon Stringer Aug 24, 2020

    With James Andre Jefferson Jr (Comedian) & Jon Stringer (Comedian). Comedy during a pandemic. WAP reactions. Disney Live Action Adaptations. 2020 Democratic National Convention. NBA Bubble. Meg Thee Stallion details the night she got shot. Bottom Feeder controversy.

    #Share Dope Shit

    James - Off The Mic! Podcast

    Obi - Project Power - Netflix

    Bak - High Score - Netflix

    Follow James on IG: @jamesjeffersonj

    Follow Jon: jonstringer.com

    Follow Obi on IG: @onlyobi

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    172 - Sex Sells with Hannah Margolis and Kimberly Scott Aug 17, 2020

    With Hannah Margolis (Hip Hop Record Label Rep) & Kimberly Scott (Mindset Coach, International Speaker). Hip Hop 47th birthday. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's WAP music video. Sexualization of female artists. VP nomination of Kamala Harris. Nightingale syndrome. Turning Pain into Purpose.

    #Share Dope Shit

    Kimberly - The Best of Enemies Trailer

    Hannah - Saweetie - Tap In [Official Music Video]

    Obi - AMC reopening Theaters. 15 Cent tickets.

    Bak - StoryBots Super Songs

    Follow Hannah on IG: @hannahtmontana

    Follow Kimberly Scott: Not a Basic Life

    Follow Obi on IG: @onlyobi

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    The FeedBak Podcast is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and wherever you listen to podcasts.

    171 - The Need To Connect with CK Chin and Matt Fisk Aug 13, 2020

    With Matt Fisk (US Army Veteran, author, counselor, PTSD survivor) and CK Chin (Austin entrepreneur). Discuss The Long Road Home. Pandemic. PTSD. Social Media Arguments. Mask debate. Bari Weiss Resignation Letter. Capitalism. Loren Haller's Legacy. Community. Lancer Legacy Ranch. And More!

    #ShareDopeShit

    • Bak - DJ Mel “Obama’s DJ” Living Room Dance Party Saturdays 6pm CST at Twitch.com/TheDJMel
    • Obi - Join the virtual Walk for Sickle Cell Texas on Sept 5th. More info at Walkforsicklecell.org
    • CK - Watch Middle Ground series featuring uncomfortable conversations on Jubilee YouTube Channel
    • Matt - Lancer Legacy Ranch , an organization that empowers and helps veterans reclaim their lives

    Follow Matt Fisk on FB: facebook.com/matt.fisk.12

    Follow CK on IG: @seekaychin

    Follow Obi: @onlyobi

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    170 - Hashtag Activism with Kimberly Kay Scott and Alex Carrasquillo Aug 10, 2020

    With Alex Carasquillo & Kimberly Kay Scott. RIP Malik B. & Herman Cain. Reactionary People - To wear a mask or not? Trump - Got Bleach? Culture, America’s biggest export. Black & White Challenge. Social Media Activism. ‘America’s Frontline Doctors’. The dangers of Hydroxychloroquine. Fact-Check vaccines. 2020 - Social Media main news source? COVID and the Election. Breonna Taylor & Vanessa Guillen murder investigation. Washington Redskins > ‘Washington Football Team’. Google $5 Billion lawsuit. Blue Heart Campaign. Garrett Foster.

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    169 - Leadership? Anybody? with Angela Reyes Aug 03, 2020

    With Angela Reyes (Pic Pic Photobooth). Snoop Dogg vs DMX Verzuz battle. What makes a classic. Kanye's campaign rally. Bipolar disorder. What it takes to a President. Would Trump be a good war President. Obi rants about the Portland protests and federal agents. Leadership also means making unpopular decisions. Politicizing everything. Sending kids back to school. Would you take the COVID vaccine.

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    168 - The Movie Industry Pivot with Crystal Munson and Adam Protextor Jul 27, 2020

    With Assistant Director Crystal Munson and Adam P-Tek Protextor. Being stir crazy, depression, and anxiety during the quarantine. How the pandemic affects the entertainment industry. Movie theater vs home theater. Returning to the movie theater post-COVID. Why people refuse to wear a mask. Is Cancel Culture real for individuals vs company? Always targeted by companies. Data mining and deep fake. Technology advances for movies.

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    167 - Broken Systems with Kimberly Kay Scott Jul 23, 2020

    with Kimberly Kay Scott (mindset coach, international speaker). Unpacking Kanye West for President. What elections are about. Why enraged people still go viral. Christian Cooper not cooperating with case against Amy Cooper. The Caren Act. Attractive leniency bias. Treating the homeless. Evictions and homelessness. Save your money. Be more multi-faceted.

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    166 - Be Uncomfortable with Kimberly Kay Scott Jul 22, 2020

    with Kimberly Kay Scott (mindset coach, international speaker). St Louis lawyer couple pointing guns at protesters. Racial gaslighting. Black Wall Street. Race representation in culture. Fear for the next generation. Society always in conflict. Embrace being uncomfortable. Live performances and nightlife during pandemic.

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    165 - Release The Karens with Alex Carrasquillo, Adam Protextor, and Lane Peleschak Jul 14, 2020

    With Alex, Adam, and Lane. Meet the Karens. Wearing a mask is political. Trust the vaccine? Trust experts? NASCAR supports Black Lives Matter. Replacing the national anthem. Black face in entertainment. Disney's theme park changes. Disagreeing with your friends and family.

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    164 - Toxic Online Conversations with Alex Carrasquillo Jul 06, 2020

    with Alex Carrasquillo. Productive online conversations. Take yourself out of the equation. Support diversity. Mask or no mask. Police culture. Black people must be cautious 24/7.

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    163 - Time For Some Action with Alex Carrasquillo and Adam Protextor Jul 01, 2020

    With Alex, and Adam P-Tek Protextor (Baby Lions Studios). Taking a break from the news. Celebrity PSA. Defund the police. COVID vs protest. Rewriting the past. Intention vs PR move. Be patriotic.

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    162 - Just Do The Right Thing with Alex Carrasquillo Jun 24, 2020

    with Alex Carrasquillo. Candace Owens' rant. Social media activism. Militarization of the police. Have a moral code. USA as a war-like country. 2020 sucks. The need for distraction. Living through a historical moment.

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    161 - Divided States of America with Alex Carrasquillo Jun 12, 2020

    with Alex Carrasquillo. Living the quarantine life. Arguing on social media. Alex's response as a veteran. Need for a leader. How divided are we as a country. Teaching the next generation. Can it get worse? How to cope.

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    160 - Reinventing Hip Hop with Josquin Holmes Jun 12, 2020

    Josquin Holmes returns to the podcast to follow up on our talk about the previous episode: the role of the DJ, consuming new music, passing the torch to the next generation, diversity in sound, competition and originality

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    159 - Give Austin Hip Hop a Chance with Confucius Jones and Fresh from The Breaks Nov 20, 2019

    DJ Confucius Jones and Fresh from The Breaks on KUTX stop by to talk about their introduction to Hip Hop, the generational gap, how old is too old to rap, the state of Austin Hip Hop, moving to the podcast format.

    158 - Life of Creatives with Dank, Kalon Kat, and Ben Hodge Oct 10, 2019

    with Jake Danklefs, Kalon Kat, Ben Hodge: live from The DownMarket Public Goods in San Antonio.Jake "Dank" Danklefs is a footwear designer/manufacturer, founder of Dank & Co. Kathleen Cavazos is the photographer/creative director of Kalon Kat based in San Antonio. Ben Hodge is the CEO of EEVET, an event management program.

    We talk about finding your passion as a creative through art, the message behind a fashion statement, how monetization affects creativity, passing the knowledge on, self-teaching and learn on your own, value of the journey vs outcome.

    157 - Activism 101 with Denise Hernandez Sep 19, 2019

    with Denise Hernandez: live from The DownMarket Public Goods in San Antonio. Co-founder La Con Safos Beca, a scholarship for Chicanx/Brown/undocumented students and is the founder of Maestranza. Her TED talk in 2016 about Unpacking and Transforming Your Biases. Impact of social media as an integral part of our daily lives. The Democratic candidates for president. Local vs regional vs national politics. How to get involved.

    156 - Building a Community Around Coffee with Coffeecionado Sep 10, 2019

    with founders Patricia and Clinton Butler: live from The DownMarket Public Goods in San Antonio. Becoming a Columbian coffee importer. Getting embezzled by shady investors. Lessons from the tough life of an entrepreneur. The coffee business is the boys club. Helping coffee growers in Columbia and telling their stories. Teaching the community how to roast and share their experiences. The coffee experience vs alcohol experience. Coffee routine.

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    155 - Hollywood Obi May 01, 2019

    With Obi Ariguzo - Visiting from Los Angeles, Obi shares his perspective on the Hollywood life as Visual FX Data Wrangler for notable TV shows like Fear of the Walking Dead, The Orville, Westworld, The Leftovers. Also features Ekwhoa, Jasmine Brown, Byron Porter.

    154 - Nah The FeedBak - Cancel Culture and Content Consumption Mar 27, 2019

    with Nah The Podcast (@pandavinci, @dgriff123, @yeslikethebook, @Steven_Debose) - We discuss cancel culture, road to redemption, leveraging social media content, technology addiction, consumerism, voyeur culture, data ownership.

    153 - State of the Union with DJ Mel Jan 30, 2019

    with DJ Mel. We discuss biopics, political correctness, recreational outrage, the impact of social media on society, reinventing the event and DJ gig, internet tribalism and R. Kelly.

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    152 - Old Nerds Talking with P-Tek and Alex Jan 15, 2019

    with MC, producer, comedian Adam “P-Tek” Protextor (@ptekmusic, Baby Lion Studios) and Alexsi Carasquillo (C12 Photography). We talk remakes, Netflix, Marvel vs DC, Hollywood vs Video Games vs TV shows, and much more.

    151 - 2018 ACL Festival Recap with atxconcertqueen Oct 25, 2018

    with Clarissa Cardenas (atxconcertqueen), Alexsi Carasquillo (C Twelve Photography), and live music expert Mike Manewitz. We talk about how ACL changed, fashion trends, personal stories, performance reviews and more.

    150 - VIP In My Castel Sep 27, 2018

    with Adama and Coumba Zoumanigui, and Marcy Edwards. Adama's foodie Instagram. Universal menu. Day party is the new party. When VIP crosses the line. Naked and Afraid vs Fat Guys in the Woods. 90 Day Fiance and The American Dream. Best TV series. Word pronunciation.

    149 - Comedian Mo Amer, Road to Netflix Sep 16, 2018

    with Comedian Mo Amer, Scott Butler (Creative Director from Paramount Theatre) and Lauren Lyman (publicist from OtherSide Austin). Stories from Moontower Comedy Festival. Growing up with comedy on TV. Moving to Houston, Texas from Kuweit at an early age and Bill Cosby. Introduction to stand up comedy. Stories from the road. His relationship with Dave Chappelle. Preparing for his Netflix special. Meeting Eric Trump on the plane. His love for Hip Hop

    148 - Psychology of Going Out with 2 Guys On Your Head Jun 07, 2018

    with Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke - the hosts of Two Guys On Your Head Podcast on NPR join us to discuss how going out affects our brain. Being social creatures. Why at night. The rationale behind going out. The ritual of going out and sexual tension. Cultural differences. Defining a successful evening. Bar vs live music. Importance of sleep. Group vs solo. Being in the moment.

    147 - Cultural Appropriation vs Appreciation May 14, 2018

    with Micco - when is celebrating Cinco De Mayo cultural appropriation? What about Black Panther? The high school girl with Chinese dress. Real vs fictional context. Is it just good marketing? Kanye West: separate art from the artist. Road to redemption. Right/wrong way for artists to use their platform.

    146 - Speak Your Truth with Sheena Simmons Apr 11, 2018

    with comedian Sheena Simmons & Joe Silver - Live from The Native Hostel. Dating a comedian. Grand Opening girls. #MeToo. Men walking on egg shells. Meeting credentials vs discrimination. Honesty vs disclaimers.

    145 - Nucking Futs Live From The Native Mar 08, 2018

    with Kenny Duet and Bobby Queso (Queso Vs) - Live from The Native Hostel. Baby names. FOMO. Black Panther review. Late night after-parties and meeting Android 21. SXSW 2018. Artists to hate.

    144 - Family Ramblings Nov 15, 2017

    with Bak's brothers Tanou and Adama and sister Coumba - Introducing the family. Elementary kids' Cardi B. The failed promise of the internet. How Bak got trolled on Facebook. The genius of Trump. Separating art from the artist. Men are animals. The importance of having a conversation.

    143 - Nightlife and Sexual Harassment Nov 08, 2017

    Live from Native Hostel - ACL 2017 shows and tight security. Dancing in clubs vs grinding. Sexual harassment in bars. Statistics on sexual assault. What is consent? What is the line? Sexual repression and how it is expressed. Importance of men's role in presence of misogynistic behavior. Programs fighting to end sexual harassment like Hollaback, Ask For Angela, Safe Bars.

    142 - Heavy Metal 101 with Ka$h and Tyler Jul 26, 2017

    with Tyler Stevenson (Texas Loves Metal) and Kash Sarkaria (Fear Control, Slaterica) - First experiences in Metal music. The denominations of Metal. Developing the screaming voice. Mosh pit etiquette. Misconceptions about Metal music. Hip Hop vs Metal. Metal in the world of digital/social media. Original music vs covers. Weather Metal.

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    141 - Jon Stringer: I Know I'm Funny! Jul 19, 2017

    with Comedian Jon Stringer - Being funny. Starting late in comedy. Working with Chingo Bling. Meeting Jackie Martling, Gallagher, Rob Schneider, Theo Von, Raymond Orta. Pre-approving the funny and being confident. Telling party stories. His idols Jim Carrey and Bill Burr. Paying for comedy vs paying for entertainment. Handling hecklers. Comedians are truth-tellers. Comedy legends like Robin Williams.

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    140 - Steve Works: A Conversation With Austin Mayor Adler Jul 12, 2017

    with Austin Mayor Steve Adler - From D.C. to Austin via Princeton University. From lawyer to mayor. Update on the Omnibus resolution and saving Austin music. Agent of Change. Funding new projects. Austin's identity crisis and its growth. The Austin bubble. Beef with Governor Abbott. Questions from the audience. Addressing climate change and sanctuary cities. His Wonder Woman letter. Trump vs Mr. Burns.

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    139 - Antone's Nightclub: Home of The Blues Jun 21, 2017

    with Will Bridges, co-owner of Antone's, and Zach Ernst, talent booker - Growing up around music. Meeting Clifford Antone. Clifford's passion for Chicago blues. Bringing artists together (Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmy Reed, Eddie Taylor). Blues as a foundation to many genres. Bringing Antone's back to downtown Austin. Club booking vs venue booking. Blue Monday tradition. 42nd Anniversary in July. The Clifford Antone Foundation. RIP Prodigy of Mobb Deep.

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    138 - The Black Travel Experience with Kevin Knight Jun 14, 2017

    with Kevin Knight, Founder of Urban Events Global - From floating the river with 10 people in Texas to international trips with hundreds/thousands. Black people doing outdoors stuff. Why women travel more than men. Benefits of traveling. Don't be a tourist. Experience the culture. Guy/girl ratio overseas. Stay in hostels. Tinder while traveling.

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    137 - Dan Soder Talks Austin, Comedy, and Billions (EXCLUSIVE) May 31, 2017

    with Dan Soder, actor/comedian from The Bonfire SiriusXM and Showtime Billions - Live from Container Bar. Being around great comics. Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Moontower Comedy Festival. Meeting fans. Preachy comedy. Busting balls. Joke writing. Becoming a comic. Getting on Showtime's Billions.

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    136 - Living the Hella Life with DJ Hella Yella May 24, 2017

    with DJ Hella Yella - Juice and MC Hammer. From a dorm room DJ to club DJ to festivals and 106 & Park. Introducing music to the crowd. Songs that need to retire. Song request policy. The curse of the black club. Guess the song. Core DJs Worldwide. Internet kills regional hip hop. Hip hop works in wave. Best moment in his DJ career.

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    135 - Daybreaker Redefines Morning Life with Radha Agrawal (EXCLUSIVE) May 17, 2017

    with Radha Agrawal, CEO and co-founder of Daybreaker - Flipping nightlife on its head. What does D.O.S.E. mean. F.Y.F. Reimagine morning life. Yoga, wellness, and community. How to bring Daybreaker to your city. Getting intentional about life and away from L.A.M.E.

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    134 - The Art of Dating with Steve Mayeda and Erin Russell May 10, 2017

    with Steve Mayeda, founder of The Sexual Life, and Erin Russell, writer/blogger - Live from Collide ATX. Tinder vs Bumble. Profiles that (don't) suck. The lost art of human interaction. Dinner/movie vs coffee. Making excuses to leave. Turn-offs. Dick pics. Being authentic. European dating vs American dating. Sex on first date.

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    133 – Music Festivals on Fyre May 03, 2017

    with Mike Manewitz and Boris Wright - Music festival preview. The Fyre Festival disaster. Sharing the festival experience. Bringing kids. Non-music related activities. Drugs and alcohol. Festival stats and trivia.

    "[When it comes to putting on a festival] Dealing with a city, dealing with a site, dealing with 10,000 fans, bands, and everything else, it’s a process…" - Boris

    "I like seeing big headliners, because it lets the band get a little bit bigger than they normally are." - Mike

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    132 - Crushing the Concert Experience Apr 26, 2017

    Get the most out of your concert experience. Solo vs group vs date. When to show up. Determine when the headliner will be on. Where to stand areas for best acoustics, visuals, and crowd energy. Tips for better image/video capture. Sex, drugs, and alcohol. New concert terminology.

    B-Side segment: “Who Said That?” game

    “I open my eyes and there’s a monkey on the turntables” – Bak

    “Stop fucking using flash!” – Micco

    “In the middle [of the crowd], …sometimes it can be too crowded to where you can’t dance or you can move..” – Byron

    “I have been known, if you can’t follow me or can’t make your way in, I will drop you.” – Lane

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    131 - The 10 Rules of Going Out Apr 20, 2017

    New season! New format! New team member! The 10 rules for going out. Austin crime statistics for the evening/night time hours. Don't be a dick when going out, and in life. Corporate partying for a living. Drunken bike rides.

    "If we're gonna be at a bar our a club and it's loud, I'm like, this isn't the time to catch up." - Bak

    "If someone is being a dick, don't be the person that goes with the flow and hopes someone else speaks up." - Micco

    "I would love to see people get out of their comfort zone and actually try to meet someone new every time they go out." - Lane

    "I'm naturally more of a introvert, so I tend to chill for the most part. For me going out is a nice change of pace. Just to be social and be in the mix for a little bit." - Byron

    130 - Timothy Bloom at SXSW 2017 Mar 22, 2017

    with two-time GRAMMY winner, Timothy Bloom, after his show at The Continental Club, during SXSW 2017. His musical influences growing up. Working with Smokey Robinson. His love for performing. Winning two GRAMMYs. Upcoming projects.

    "Everything that has happened in my life has been serendipitous"- Timothy Bloom

    129 - 4th Annual SXSW Preview Live From Collide ATX Mar 08, 2017

    SXSW is upon us once again. How to prep. What key items to bring with you each day. How to stay informed on the go. SXPro-Tips to get the most out of your SXSW experience. Showcases and shows we're looking forward to. Our picks for the artists poised to be this year's "break out" artist. Domination Team Awards preview. Best SXSW stories

    128 - WeDC For You And Me Mar 07, 2017

    with Keith Sellars, CEO and President of WDCEP (Washington DC Economic Partnership) and Gregory O'Dell, President and CEO of Events DC - WeDC initiative and SXSW. The positive effects WeDC House has had in the aftermath of last year's events. Strategies for improving on last years event and activation numbers. Showcasing artists who are from D.C. and/or have ties to the area. The explosion of the Washington D.C. culinary scene. Their favorite Wu-Tang Clan member.

    "The House is about being inclusive, it's about being diverse, ... everybody is welcome." - Keith Sellars

    "As much as they try to describe it, nothing prepares you for what you're going to experience when you get there [SXSW]." - Greg O'Dell

    127 - Get Amped with Amplify Philly Mar 06, 2017

    with Yuval Yarden, Philly Startup Leaders and Dave Silver, REC Philly - Amplify Philly initiative and SXSW. Offering grants to Philly-based startups. What makes Amplify Philly different from other city/states/country showcases. Lessons from last year’s trade show exhibit and events. What’s in store for this year. Showcasing local artists to represent Philadelphia.

    “What makes Philadelphia, is the people that live in Philadelphia.” – Yuval

    "We want to tell everybody what we're doing, but we also want to attract the best and the brightest people from SXSW to look at Philadelphia as a place to move, or start your business there." - Dave

    126 - SXSW Music Booking with Brian Hobbs and Rory Burbeck Mar 01, 2017

    With Rory Burbeck and Brian Hobbs, music bookers for SXSW - Their music industry background and how they got connected with SXSW. What metrics they look for when considering what acts to book. Working with record labels. Packaged showcases vs individual acts. The decision-making process. Unofficial SXSW events vs official showcases. "Pay for Play". SXSW 2017 Trivia

    "The internet has killed regional music" - Brian Hobbs

    "Just because an artist draws well one year at South by, doesn't mean they will be here the next" - Rory Burbeck

    125 - SaulPaul, Musician With a Message Feb 22, 2017

    With SaulPaul, artist, musician, entrepreneur, speaker - Growing up in the hood with his grandmother. Attending The University of Texas. Going to prison with 4 concurrent felonies. Finding God and changing his life. Getting recognized as an artist. Going to the GRAMMYs. Inspiring younger generation and the joy of serving. Live freestyle.

    "We all live on the same planet, but we each live in a different world. Make a difference in the world you live in." - SaulPaul

    124 - DJ Mel Returns in 2017 - The Music Nerd Feb 16, 2017

    With DJ Mel (Part 3) - Check Part 1: President Obama's Exit Interview and Part 2 (Algorithms, Bumble Dates, and 2017 Festival Preview) - Playing international music. What type of music makes Mel cry. The song he would love to drop in a set. Sampling in Hip Hop (find out where Mobb Deep's Shook Ones Pt.2 comes from). Leveling the playing field with the internet. Vinyl vs Digital. Old artists still performing.

    "You can't stop creating. I want everyone to be happy. I want everyone to do what they want to do." - DJ Mel

    123 – The Pushermania Story with Matt Sonzala Part 2 Feb 15, 2017

    With Matt Sonzala, Pushermania (Part 2). Check out Part 1 - The current landscape of Hip-Hop. Taking the media to task for not shining a light on real artists out there grinding. Reprogramming minds through the marriage of pills and music. The need for "angry" music to speak on the social injustices of our time.Changing how we experience and interact with music with technology. EDM's influence on Hip-Hop.

    “Hip-Hop’s the culture. Rap’s the music that’s part of the culture. There’s no separation there. One’s part of the other. ” – Matt Sonzala

    122 - The Pushermania Story with Matt Sonzala Part 1 Feb 08, 2017

    With Matt Sonzala, Pushermania - Growing up white and loving hip-hop in the 80s compared to now. The early Houston hip-hop scene. Why Austin hip-hop artists should venture outside of Austin. The evolution of hip hop at SXSW. Why "pay-to-play" is ruining South By Southwest. The concept behind Damage Control.

    "The best rap music came out of Republican presidencies." - Matt Sonzala

    121 - State of Austin Music 2017 with Tameca Jones and Chad Swiatecki Jan 25, 2017

    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 entertainment districts in Austin. Diversifying revenue streams as an artist. The process of covering a song or track to make it your own. Performing at the Women's March on Austin. Things to look forward to in 2017.

    "We’re under what’s probably going to be the worst president in United States history. Art needs to respond. Music needs to respond." - Chad

    "I knew I had something special to offer Austin. Austin doesn’t have a lot of soul. Austin doesn’t have a lot of sauce." - Taméca

    120 - DJ Mel Returns in 2017 Part 2: Algorithms, Bumble Story, Festival Preview Jan 19, 2017

    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, Lollapalooza, SXSW, and Moontower Comedy Festival

    "You know what's not a game? Chlamydia." - DJ Mel

    119 – Dunlap ATX Makes it Rain(ey) Jan 17, 2017

    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 more bars and now apartments. The vision behind CollideATX. Plans for expansion and new locations. Bridget talks about writer her memoir.

    "I like to walk into a place and have a good vibe with the music [that's playing]" - Bridget Dunlap

    "With the full development of [Rainey] street, it brings more people to the area." - Chris Parker

    118 – DJ Mel Returns for 2017 Part 1: The President Obama's Exit Interview Jan 11, 2017

    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 media and the lack of in-person discourse.

    "That's what dancing is all about.. You're not at the club, turning out, thinking about spreadsheets." - DJ Mel

    117 – 2016 In Review With Playback's Kevin Curtin Dec 14, 2016

    We recap the year in Austin music with Kevin Curtin from The Austin Chronicle:

    • His journey to Austin and handling writing duties for the Playback page
    • The re-opening of Antone's
    • Austin's Omnibus resolution and what to expect
    • President Obama being the highlight of SXSW
    • The Transmission Events shake-up and birth of Margin Walker
    • In Memoriam (venues and notable people)
    • Austin artists that you should look out for

    "The thing about Austin's music scene.. that really makes it great, is that it's so vast; there's so many things happening." - Kevin Curtin

    116 – Godfrey Drops Comedy Knowledge Dec 06, 2016

    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
    • What makes Donald Trump likable
    • Working with Bernie Mac, Bill Cosby and his influence on comedy and black America
    • Getting advice from comedic greats
    • Hip-Hop, and how it used to educate and inform

    "Leave your product in the room. Let them know what the fuck you just left." - Godfrey

    115 – Be Free Like Jackie Venson Nov 22, 2016

    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 music teacher
    • Studying piano for 14 years before switching to the guitar
    • Her first gig in Austin playing the guitar
    • Stories from the road (Dylan fucking sucks)
    • The meaning behind the track, One Step Forward
    • Special performance live on the podcast

    "You're going to be free when YOU decide to be free." - Jackie Venson

    114 – KP and The Boom Boom Stay Positive Nov 16, 2016

    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
    • Their creative process and the source of their inspiration
    • Being a part of the Austin music community and collaborating with local artists
    • The concept behind The Brave album
    • The evolution in the band's music can be heard in the new album

    "My aim and mission, as far as music goes, is to really give back in a positive, kinda healing way" - Kate Priestley

    "I don’t think we had a collective group idea about what we wanted the band to be. That took a lot of exploring and a lot of working together to figure that one out." - Nick Wong

    113 – Margin Walker Presents and Sound on Sound Festival Nov 02, 2016

    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 music and how it has grown over the years
    • Transitioning from booking shows to forming Transmission Events
    • The vision behind Fun Fun Fun Fest and how it carries over to Sound on Sound Fest
    • Incorporating podcasts into the festival for the first time
    • Additional perks and shows that will be available to those camping at Sound on Sound Fest

    “The whole reason I’ve always done this festival.. I really believe these bands and fans have a lot more in common than maybe people from the outside believe.” – Graham Williams

    112 – Celebrate Formula 1 at the Blu Party with Ginger, Ian, and Jeannine Oct 18, 2016
    The Blu Party ATX team, Ginger Leigh, Ian Weightman, and Jeannine Rock, discuss the Formula 1 weekend and their annual Blu Party:
    • Popularity of Formula 1 racing worldwide
    • Increasing local interest in Formula 1 racing via expos and presentations.
    • Elements of the Formula 1 weekend: fashion shows, live music, etc.
    • A New York, LA, or Vegas experience that you can have an in Austin
    • How this year's venue will add to the Blu Party experience.
    • Collaborating with other company's to put on events

    "If you want to go to a cool party, see some faces you recogonize, and mix with an international crowd that you normally wouldn't get to do, this is the way to do it." - Ian Weightman

    "Theres something so unique and so special about this space and us doing this beautiful F1 Blu party at that space, in that building [old Antones]." - Ginger Leigh

    "They enjoy the experince that we put on and present and produce to everybody, because it is different. It's a once a year type of party that we're putting on." - Jeannine Rock

    111 – Welcome to The World of Mondo Oct 11, 2016

    Mondo's Rob Jones (co-founder/Creative Director) and Mo Shafeek (Record Label Production Manager) stop by the studio to discuss their love of film and music, and MondoCon 2016:

    • The history of the gig poster scene in Austin
    • Mondo's origins as a small print tee shop and the relationship with the Alamo Drafthouse
    • Challenges they face securing licenses to produce the soundtracks and movie posters they're interested in
    • Discovering and reaching out to new artists
    • The idea behind MondoCon and the experience it aims to provide attendees
    • Artists from around the world descending upon Austin for MondoCon
    • Their dream projects
    • People with the last name Hall

    "The biggest challenge for a gig poster artists is getting a tour poster where you have to put 50 dates, 30 dates, or a festival poster where you have to put 100 bands names.. without having to make a giant block at the bottom." - Rob Jones

    "Once you're in there [MondoCon], you have access to this whole entire two venue's worth of artists that are selling things you can't find anywhere else on the planet." - Mo Shafeek

    110 – Magna Carda Does Not Fit in a Box Oct 06, 2016

    Magna Carda joins us at the Mohawk 10 Year Anniversary to share their story:

    • Their musical background as young musicians with DJ parents,
    • Meeting in college and performing at talent shows
    • Fitting into the music scene as a Hip Hop band
    • The production process from the beat-making to song writing
    • The omnipresence of trap music in Hip Hop and finding their sound
    • Stories from touring: running out of gas
    • Coming up with CirQlation album title

    "You don't design the message to the crowd. The message attracts the crowd. That's the theory we're based on." - Megz Kelli

    "I'm a big Tribe fan. Q-Tip did a show here at St. Edwards my freshman year. I thought I have to do something musically as soon as I leave this place." - Dougie Do

    "Our music doesn't fit in a box. We're going to keep doing what we're doing. If it picks up, it picks up." - Brotha Mike

    "We always went through a certain cycle. Our old songs have gone through that cycle so we needed to create new ones." - Derek

    109 – Austin’s Problem with Music Genre Development with Chaka, Lauren and Mike Oct 04, 2016

    Can we truly call Austin the Live Music Capital of the World if many music genres are unrepresented? We speak with Chaka Mpeanaji (Riders Against The Storm, Body Rock ATX), Lauren Bruno (Solstice Presents), and Mike Manewitz on genre development in Austin.

    • Has the city's involvement and efforts to promote genre development been effective?
    • The challenges for hip hop, electronic, and world music artists, etc. face when trying to get venues to book them.
    • Austin's perception as a rock, americana, alternative, folk/acoustic music city, despite the diversity of music being created in the city.
    • The role radio and print media plays in crafting the image of what Austin's live music is all about.
    • Is there a generational divide between those making decisions/policies affecting live music and those with a pulse on the music scene.
    • Supporting the newer generation of artists and becoming a music evangelist.

    "If you're not getting your hustle on, it's not hip hop to me." - Chaka Mpeanaji

    "A lot of the people I talk to in our generation are so down with the idea of doing things and working together." - Lauren Bruno

    "No one is going to give more of shit about your band then you do. So act like it." - Mike Manewitz

    108 – Fall Festival Preview with Boris Wright Sep 27, 2016

    Boris Wright stops by the Feedbak studio to preview the upcoming fall festival season:

    • ProTips for having a good festival experience;
    • Improvements for this year's ACL Fest;
    • Statistical breakdown of ACL's performers and music genres;
    • Small Font vs Big Font bands;
    • US festivals vs European festivals;

    "Important part of what music should be...is to uplift you, make everybody feel good" - Boris Wright

    107 – MUSAIC Release Party with Henry + The Invisibles and Friends Sep 21, 2016

    Henry + The Invisibles returns on the podcast to celebrate the release of his full-length album Musaic. Podcast was taped live at Empire Control Room and features special guests DJ Chicken George, Trouble In The Streets, Henry's girlfriend and father.

    • DJ Chicken George's introduction to Funk music and meeting Henry + The Invisibles
    • Trouble In The Streets talk about their musical background, playing together for the 1st time, going on tour, band names, not fitting in a box, and more
    • Beth (Henry's girlfriend) and Pops share their thoughts on Henry's music,
    • Henry talks about his new album, the production, engineering, the importance of the live performance and connecting with the audience.
    106 – Rattletree, From Zimbabwe to Austin Sep 13, 2016

    Joel and Rakefet Laviolette from Rattletree and Rattletree School of Marimba share their passion for Zimbabwean Marimba music.

    • Discovering the mbira in Taos, New Mexico.
    • Living in Zimbabwe: learning the Shona language, meeting local musicians, playing at ceremony.
    • Moving to Austin in 2006 and introducing Zimbabwean music to the city.
    • Opening the Rattletree School of Marimba.
    • Composing and improvising Marimba music.
    • Glow Party and Grand Opening on September 23-25
    105 – Geeks Who Drink And Alamo Drafthouse with John W. Smith Aug 16, 2016

    Calling all geeks and nerds!We explore alternatives to going out to bar and clubs with John W. Smith from Geeks Who Drink at Highball (GWD) on Wednesdays at 8pm and Alamo Drafthouse:

    • Growing up with parents in the TV industry and learning from David Letterman;
    • Discovering Geeks Who Drink and auditioning to become a host;
    • The origins of GWD and the story of its founder Jon Dicker;
    • Coming up with questions, topics, games from writers to editors to quizmasters;
    • The story behind the Alamo Drafthouse and Tim and Karrie League;
    • Putting together fun experience for the first showing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Deadpool, Sausage Party;
    • The Don't Talk PSA with celebrities;
    • Other nerd/geek events around town:
      • Astronomy On Tap: From planets to black holes. 3rd Tuesday of the month at North Door @ 7:30pm
      • Nerd Nite: TED Talks-like 2nd Tuesday of the month at North Door @ 7:30pm
      • Emerald Tavern & Cafe: Board game bar in North Austin
      • Game Over Video Game: old school video game tournaments
      • Thinkery 21: science-related games for 21+ crowd
    • We play trivia:
      • What did the code ARK in NBA Jam on Super Nintendo unlock?
      • What was Christopher Walken's character's alias in Suicide Kings? (Submitted on Twitter by @Its_Calo)
      • Michael Jackson's Thriller music video premiered in front of what animated Disney movie in 1982?
    104 – Weirdg0ne Pro Fest In Honor of Nathan Lloyd Benefiting the SIMS Foundation Aug 10, 2016

    We pay homage to Nathan Lloyd aka weirdg0nepro who left us in April. He was a full of life, creativity, and inspiration, and an Instagram genius. We celebrated his 25th birthday at Empire Control Room with a great line-up of his favorite bands and shared memories. All the proceeds from this event go to the SIMS Foundation, a non-profit who helps people in the music industry with mental health issues.

    Thank you, Nathan.

    103 – Music Through The Lens with Greg Giannukos Live from Antone’s Aug 02, 2016

    For the better part of seven years, Greg Giannukos has married his love of photography and music to produce iconic, awe-inspiring performance photos. He joins the FeedBak to share his experiences of music through the lens:

    • Early musical influences and love of hot rods
    • Getting connected to the Austin scene and artists
    • Capturing the moment vs. being in the moment
    • Always having a photographer's mindset when attending shows as a fan
    • Advice for those interested in doing concert photography
    • Useful apps and software for post editing your photos

    "Color photography is for capturing clothes, but black-and-white is for capturing souls" - Greg Giannukos

    102 – GOMO (Going Out Musically Older) Live From Rattle Inn Jul 26, 2016

    There's music you love, and then there's music you love to hate. The FeedBak Podcast crew, along with special guest Mike Manewitz, discuss the differences between popular music today and of older generations. Should we embrace new music, be dismissive (and sound like our parents), or is there a happy medium?

    • When was the first time you felt old, musically?
    • Is music today better or worse then music from earlier decades?
    • How age affects our listening habits and music tastes. Study shows that at age 33, people stop discovering new music.
    • Music nostalgia
    • How to discover new music: Spotify, We Funk Radio
    • Special segment: Jim Lewin discusses FreqSho.com as music discovery platform
    • Trivia

    “My beef is that the quality of the music is not what it used to be” – Bak

    “There’s a lot of 'firsts' that happened in that time range that I can attach music to, so when I hear that music now, I automatically go back to that time” – Byron

    “Every week, when I actually listen through to it all [Spotify's Discover Weekly], I'm probably grabbing, of that thirty, over 50%” – Micco

    “The music industry that we grew up with does not exist anymore” – Mike

    101 – Sunday Funday Live From Lavaca Street Bar at Rock Rose Jul 19, 2016

    The FeedBak Podcast crew, Bak, Micco, and Byron kick off the season by sharing their insight on Sunday Funday, live from one of the newest Sunday Funday locales in Austin, Lavaca Steet Bar @ Rock Rose:

    • Origins of “Sunday Funday”
    • Rock Rose as a new Sunday Funday scene
    • The Best Sunday Funday Bar hoping circuits
    • Difference between The Domain and Downtown for Sunday Funday
    • Origins on Brunch and also Brunch history in Austin
    • Special segment: The Pokémon Go craze
    • Trivia

    “There’s two waves to Sunday Funday, that I’ve noticed. You’ve got the ones that start at 12 and go all the way to 5 or 6 and go home. And second wave shows up around 5 or 6 and they keep going ’til [midnight]..” – Bak

    “That is the heart of Austin and it such a friendly town. We’re in Texas, you should be able to talk to anybody. You should be able to meet and convert strangers to friends” – Micco

    “If my normal path that I go from work, to home, to out to eat somewhere crosses path with where there’s a Pokemon.. I’mma catch it!” – Byron

    100 – Save Austin Music Part 3 – Dissecting The Solutions Live From City Hall Jun 30, 2016

    Jennifer Houlihan (Austin Music People), Gavin Garcia (Music Commission), and Don Pitts (ATX Music Office) join us for the finale of our Save Austin Music Series live from City Hall. (Check out Part 1 and Part 2):

    • The official response to the Omnibus Resolution (read it here);
    • Addressing the lack of communication between all the players;
    • What their roles are in this process;
    • We discuss various recommendations in the report:
      • Entertainment License for venue owners;
      • The Live Music Venue Best Practice Guide (taken from a model in Adelaide, Australia);
      • Upcoming event: Venue Owner Meeting on July 21st at 1pm at Palm Door on Sixth;
      • Music Genre Development: rebranding the moniker Live Music Capital of the World to be make it more inclusive;
      • Affordability and housing issues;
    • Is this a government takeover?
    • Suggesting an entity separate from the city to manage Austin music;
    • How Music Tech fits in the Omnibus Resolution and how they can become partners with the city;
    • Reaching out to the student population;
    • How to get involved and improve lines of communication;
    • Next steps

    "After all the time and effort put into meetings and crafting a response to the Omnibus initiative, the work is just now beginning." - Gavin Garcia

    "Music commissioners are eager to have conversation. Show up to commission meetings and make your voice heard." - Jennifer Houlihan

    "The City cannot pick winners, in terms of choosing which app to support, but feels it’s important for to identify the technologies that do work well so that the wheel does not have to be reinvented." - Don Pitts

    099 – Save Austin Music Part 2 – Bet On Music Tech Jun 23, 2016

    We recap the 2nd Street Soundcheck and Solstice Festival. Get to know some of the local bands by listening to our preview show).

    Chris Bush is the CEO of TipCow, an app that allows you to tip a band directly from your phone. Dan Redman, founder of Mosaic Sound Collective, a one-stop shop of resources and services supporting the music community. They join us to talk about how their ventures fit in Mayor Adler's Omnibus Resolution to preserve the Austin music scene:

    • Their personal connection to Austin music;
    • Reactions to the Omnibus Resolution;
    • Why Music Tech is part of the solution;
    • The importance of collaboration;
    • Austin as a creative city;
    • Reaching out to the broader audience;

    "We have music and we have tech. We can build the credibility and my goal is build our own venture capital that is separate from the tech world." - Dan Redman

    "The fans are the ones who are going to spend money. They're the ones who are going to help support artists. But you have to find value to give them to make them want to spend money." - Chris Bush

    098.1 – Solstice Festival Preview Live From Stay Gold Jun 18, 2016

    Live from Stay Gold in Austin, TX, get to know Hard Proof, Henry + The Invisibles, Young Tongue, and Ume who are performing at Solstice Festival on June 18th at Pan Am Park:

    • Background and beginnings;
    • Memorable moments as musicians;
    • Sound and performance style;
    • Insight on the Austin music scene;

    "At some moments, we're a rock band with a horn section for a front man. At some moments, we're a traditional afrobeat band of Nigerian inspiration. " - Stephen Bidwell (Hard Proof)

    "Some of the songs I'm doing now are products of songs that I've created on the spot" - Henry Roland (Henry + The Invisibles)

    "I've also resonated with music and melody. Lyrical content became really important to me so I try not to use filler lyrics" - Stu Baker (Young Tongue)

    "I have to lay my heart out there no matter what. I think that is the essence of Ume" - Lauren Larson (Ume)

    098 – Save Austin Music Part 1 - Work With The City. Do Not Rely On It Jun 16, 2016

    We plug the Austin comedy scene (check out Stand Up Empire on PBS) and compare Chicago and Dallas to Austin.

    Rebecca Farrell is an attorney at Austin Music Law who represents Austin venues. Tee Double is the founder of Urban Artist Alliance who helps urban artists learn about the business side of the music industry. They share their feedbak on Mayor Adler's Omnibus Resolution to preserve the Austin music scene:

    • Serving the Austin music community as native Austinites;
    • The art of music as a business;
    • The challenges of the venue market;
    • Addressing the permitting and licensing processes;
    • Working with the city instead of relying on the city;
    • Building partnerships with businesses;
    • How to get involved:
      • Attend Austin Music Commission Meetings: every 1st Monday of the month @ 6:30pm at City Hall
      • Contact your Music Commissioner with your input. They don't bite! Click here for their contact info.
      • Support the scene by sharing the information with friends on social media;
      • Listen to the FeedBak Podcast: get to know the people in the Austin. We also recommend events.
    097 – Sheena Simmons 2.0 Is Here and Focused Jun 09, 2016

    We recap the last X-Games in Austin and a World Music Party at a house in North Austin.

    FeedBak Podcast veteran and comedian Sheena Simmons returns (previous appearances on episodes 61, 63, 88):

    • Her definition of turnt up;
    • Exploring the Austin scene again;
    • Becoming a comedian;
    • The Austin comedy scene and the rise of open mics;
    • Quitting your job and pursuing your dreams;
    • Building structure in your life and using tools like Google Calendar and Mint;
    • How to measure success
    • We preview our Save Austin Music Podcast Series!

    "You still have to put your dream into a business mindset. So you make it your job." - Sheena 2.0

    096 – Toddy B Is All About Balance Jun 02, 2016

    We recap Memorial Day Weekend including grand openings of Green Light Social on West 6th and 77° Rooftop Bar in the Domain, Groove Theory 1 Year Anniversary with DJ Kay Cali, New Jack Swing with DJ Protege, DJ Mike Swing, DJ Kid Slyce, DJ Demo, Kenny Duet.

    Best Club DJ by the Austin Chronicle in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012 and pillar in the Austin house music scene Toddy B tells his story and how he balances personal life and nightlife:

    • Beginnings as a local promoter, underground raves, and inspirations;
    • The rise of the house scene in Austin and the impact of the clubs like Plush, Barcelona, Lanai, Summit, and Kingdom, Ethics Lounge
    • Electronic Music 101;
    • How to balance personal/work life and nightlife while staying involved in the scene
    095 – CK Chin Combines His Loves of Food and Music May 26, 2016

    We recap Hall & Oates at Amphitheater, Leon Bridges at Stubbs, and New Breed Brass Band at Antone's.

    Partner at Wu Chow and Swift's Attic,Twitter-verified, Music fan, Panda before Desiigner, and world's biggest Chinaman, CK Chin shares his insight on Austin food scene:

    • From vet to mentor to bouncer to restaurant manager to owner
    • Opening Swift's Attic and Wu Chow
    • The food culture in Austin: the trends, the business, the experience
    • Recognizing food as a soul touching experience
    • Connecting with celebrities and guests on a personal level
    • Tips from CK on how to have a good dining experience and recommendations

    "Is it more valuable to me to have a Steve Aoki come in and have dinner and enjoy himself or this cat who's 16 years old and spends 3 months saving up his allowance or summer to bring his date in and for him to have a good time? They are equally important." - CK Chin

    094 – P-Tek Stays In His Hip Hop Lane May 19, 2016

    We recap the weekend. Micco follows up on our previous show about ridesharing with workaround, black market peer-to-peer solutions, and driver feedbak.

    Austin rapper, founder of the Austin Mic Exchange and Weird City Hip Hop Festival, Protextor aka P-Tek joins us on this episode. We talk about:

    • Growing up in Iowa as a RnB and Hip Hop fan
    • How Dr. Dre's The Watcher from The Chronic 2001 was life-changing.
    • Pursuing movies and music.
    • Introduction to the Austin Hip Hop scene
    • The incubator that is Austin Mic Exchange
    • Exporting Austin Hip Hop with the Weird City Hip Hop Tour
    • The concept behind SHIFT album
    • The rise of Trap Hip Hop vs Underground Hip Hop

    "I have seen people who were coming to AMX when they were newer and less established and who have gotten their game tight and are just ruling stuff." - P-Tek

    093 – Making Sense of the ACL Line-up and the Outcome of Prop 1 May 12, 2016

    The FeedBak Podcast is BAK!! We had talk about the ACL line-up with Festival Expert Micco. Attorney and TNC Guru Jeff Kirk breaks down Prop 1 and its outcome:

    • Micco covers the ACL Line-up:
      • C3 Presents
      • The switch from 1 weekend to 2 weekends
      • Percentages of acts by genre
      • Local acts vs national/international acts
      • Differences between Weekend 1 and Weekend 2
    • Jeff Kirk attorney and writer for Medium.com breaks down Prop 1:
      • The pilot ordinance of 2014
      • The influence of the taxi lobby
      • The situation in Austin vs Houston
      • Uber and Lyft's failed $9 Million campaign
      • Background checks for taxi drivers vs Uber/Lyft background checks
      • Is the debate really about a public safety issue?
      • The alternative solutions and their incentive problems: GetMe, Ztrip, taxi cabs
      • Statewide legislature to get involved in 2017
      • Unregulated corporations vs government involvement
      • How viable are optional fingerprint background checks?

    "11% of the line-up is from Austin." - Micco

    "One of my main specialties was consumer law. I was there as a proxy looking out for the needs of the Austin citizenry and drivers, taxis and TNC drivers." - Jeff Kirk

    092 – SXSW 2016 Recap Mar 24, 2016

    SXSW 2016 came and went. We did a preview episode. Now we recap the festival with Micco and Lane with stories, reviews, rants:

    • How we prepared, Domination Team (260+ SXSW goers in GroupMe);
    • ATX Startup Crawl: Atlassian, Blacklocus, Capital Factory;
    • Highlights of SXSW Interactive: President Obama Keynote Speech, Spredfast Lounge, Samsung Galaxy Life Fest, Questlove at WeDC;
    • Reviews of Fader Fort, Spotify House, Hype Hotel, Bud Light Factory, Mass Appeal Live at the BBQ, Pandora Discovery Den, The Illmore;
    • New artists we discovered: BJ The Chicago Kid, Anderson Paak and the Free Nationals, Emily King, Kehlani and more;
    • Hustle stories;
    • Biggest let-downs;
    • Dirty 6th Street like Texas Relays, people on their phones, turn up hip hop;
    • Boris Wright calls in with insight on the SXSW vs Bud Light story;
    • SXSW Awards and Domination Team Awards

    "Unlike other years when I don't get anything for my donation but maybe a tax credit. This year I got to see Obama and J. Cole for my donation." - Micco

    "I saw everything that I wanted to see. I wasn't just following somebody around and doing their own agenda. I was on my own agenda." - Lane

    091 – SXSW 2016 Preview Live at Rattle Inn Mar 09, 2016

    SXSW is right around corner. Festival experts Micco, Lane, Boris Wright (who's worked SXSW for 19 years) join the podcast to share tips, insights, and stories:

    • How to prepare for SXSW: RSVPster, SXSW Domination Team on GroupMe, @ChrisKeegan's SXSW Guide, @SXSWMafia
    • Doing SXSW with VS without a wristband;
    • Transportation/Parking tips: use B-Cycle, where to park, Uber Pool, Lyft;
    • Tech tips: mobile chargers, use your phone the least possible;
    • How to get a hook up: take care of volunteers, staff and they'll take care of you;
    • How to strategize: meet people, have your own agenda, use print outs, and more tips;
    • Story time!
    • President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle's keynotes

    "If you're new to SX and you don't have a wristband or credentials, when you go somewhere, you really should stay at one venue because it's hard for you to get anywhere" - Micco

    "My #1 tip for SXSW: meet people in the line" - Lane

    "I see the list of bands and I'm like 'oh my god they're coming'. I get excited. I got more excited when I let someone know about it." - Boris

    090 – Solstice Live Connects Artists and Venues Jan 14, 2016

    Matt Ford, Lauren Bruno, and Adrian Tavares introduce Solstive Live, a online booking platform that helps artists find venues and venues find artists:

    • Their connection to Austin,
    • The Solstice Festival, From France to the US,
    • How they brought it to Austin,
    • How Solstice Live works for the artists and the venues,
    • Working with venues and partnering with event producers,
    • How to improve the Austin music scene

    "We're the kids that grew with Facebook and YouTube and we brought that whole world into the promoting world." - Matt Ford

    "I had been looking for something music-related that I could really dive into and commit to." - Adrian Tavares

    "There are so many things in the music industry that needs help and fixing. What we're trying to hone in on is improving that process." - Lauren Bruno

    089 – New Year, New Things To Look Forward To In Austin Jan 07, 2016

    Happy New Year! For the first show of 2016, Micco joins to talk about:

    • New Year's Eve and the hype;
    • Uber and transportation woes;
    • Sheena 2.0 and her friend Marcia call in;
    • Events and places to look forward to in 2016:
      • Carnaval Brasileiro on Feb 27;
      • I Love The 90's featuring Salt N' Pepa, Vanilla Ice, Coolio, Kid N Play, Rob Base and more on Feb 5;
      • Antone's is back on W. 5th;
      • Black Fret, a non-profit that supports Austin live music;
      • Teller's on Trinity between 6th/7th;
      • Lustre Pearl's return on Rainey Street and the East side;
      • The Townsend on Congress between 7th/8th;
      • The Domain Rock Rose expansion with Dogwood, Kung Fu Saloon, 77 Degrees, Saint Genevieve, Jack & Ginger's Irish Pub, Rose Room;
      • The Steampunk Saloon on W.6th and Rio Grande;
      • Stand-up Comedy Open Mics all over town
      • Moontower Comedy Festival on April 20-23
    • Challenging venues to be different;

    "Nothing new to Austin, but new to me. I always miss it every year. There's a Carnival Brazilian festival. I'm trying to make it a point to go this year" - Micco

    088 – 2015 Recap, NYE, and Sheena 2.0 Dec 31, 2015

    Our returning champions Sheena Simmons and Ekwhoa help me review 2015 and preview New Year's Eve:

    • Recap of The Feedbak 5 Year Anniversary at Vulcan Gas Company;
    • Best parties of the year;
    • Lessons from 2015;
    • West 6th vs Eastside vs Dirty 6th vs Warehouse District;
    • Uber and Lyft vs Austin City Council (sign the petition to keep Uber & Lyft in Austin);
    • Sheena's new year resolutions;
    • New Year's Eve is overrated;
    • Good plans for NYE 2016;
    • Sheena's friend calls in to invite her to her NYE party in Leander

    Quotes from the show:

    2016 is going to be ON in my life! - Sheena Simmons

    Every year, we play a mystery game (for New Year's). We wake up the next day and try to figure out what the fuck happened - Ekwhoa

    087 – Ter’ell Shahid Remembers Austin as Music Heaven Dec 17, 2015

    Ter’ell Shahid is a musician, songwriter, producer, real-estate agent, CEO of Urbanian Entertainment, and has been in Austin music scene since he was a teenager:

    • His musical background and learning the instruments;
    • Austin back in the day as music heaven with the agencies and mentors;
    • Going from band to band and the solo career;
    • Neckbone, The Funk-Hop Supergroup for and by musicians;
    • The Hip Hop/Urban music scene in Austin (Hip Hop Humpday, Boombox, and beyond);
    • The power of cross-marketing and the responsibility of the venue;
    • Taking the Austin music scene for granted;
    • Defining what “Live Music Capital of the World” is;

    In my stuff, I try to include as many super bad producers and musicians as possible. […]. When you check me out, you’re checking them out. And everything that happens for me, I spread that to all the musicians around me. – Ter’ell Shahid

    086 – Marc and Vulcan Gas Company Dec 10, 2015

    Marc Piatkowski is co-owner of Vulcan Gas Company, a state-of-the-art music venue on 6th Street:

    • Moving to Austin and getting into the bar industry;
    • The importance of sound at a venue;
    • Choosing the electronic music as a format;
    • Acquiring the name of Vulcan Gas Company from an old psychedelic rock venue from the 60's;
    • Being on Dirty 6th Street, the homeless situation, charging cover, the college crowd;
    • Growing a multi-function venue with Hip Hop, comedy,

    Good sounding music makes you feel good. - Marc Pietkowski

    085 – Reppin’ The Live Music Capital of the World with Bobby Garza and Jennifer Houlihan Dec 03, 2015

    Jennifer Houlihan is the Executive Director at Austin Music People (AMP). Bobby Garza is the General Manager at Transmission Events and Chair of the Executive Committee at AMP. We discuss the state of Austin as a music city:

    • Why we need organizations like Austin Music People;
    • How the disconnect between the politics, the music community, and the Austin population happened;
    • The findings and propositions from the 2014 Austin Music Industry Census;
    • Austin getting a C- on the Music City Report Card;
    • People's unwillingness to pay cover charge to see live music;
    • How to educate people about the music Austin offers and cultivate music Evangelist;
    • Tips and advice for artists;
    • The sound ordinance and the agent of change principle;
    • How you can support the music scene

    The story that we sell about Austin [...] looks like the front of a show. What you don't see is the back; where there's a toilet broken or somebody is trying to plug an extension cord. - Bobby Garza

    What we hope to do is give people the tools they need to make the change in the community that's going to keep us the Live Music Capital of the World - Jennifer Houlihan

    084 - Henry + The Invisibles, OneManPhunkBand Nov 25, 2015

    Henry + The Invisibles is a one man phunk band. We talk about:

    • Winning Battle of the Bands at Mohawk sponsored by Mattress Firm
    • His love for music and early bands;
    • Transitioning from one instrument to the next then to vocals;
    • The birth of Henry + The Invisibles and looping;
    • The importance of the live performance (visuals, experience, unpredictability);
    • The influence of James Brown and 70's music;
    • Songwriting process, Stevie Wonder, and Sly and The Family Stone;
    • The Austin fanbase and life on the road;
    • Words of wisdom for upcoming artists

    I wanted to design music that makes me move too. Spiritually, that is what does it. The rhythm of funky music. - Henry Roland

    083 - (Dirty) 6th Street SINderella Nov 19, 2015

    Danny "D-Train" Trevino, Manny Fresco, and Carleen Nicole wrote, produced, and directed 6th Street SINderella, a short film and romantic comedy that flips the script on the Disney and The Brothers Grimm versions:

    • Brainstorming at a bar (and after-party)
    • Writing, casting, directing, and producing the short film
    • How relatable the story is
    • Our connection to the world-famous 6th Street
    • Why it's called Dirty 6th
    • Turning 6th Street to a no-car street
    • Lack of diversity in the bars
    • Bringing the live music back to 6th Street
    • Supporting the Austin art and music scene

    Quotes from the show:

    "We all wanted to create something fun. Everyone wanted something fun. Everyone stepped up." - Danny "D-Train" Trevino

    "This was to get everybody going and start doing things we want and love to do. And not wait for someone to hire us." - Carleen Nicole

    "After filming, I went home, so excited. And I mapped the whole film till 5:30am." - Manny Fresco

    082 - Full Fun Fun Fun Fest FeedBak with Micco, Sweet John, and Deborah Nov 12, 2015

    Fun Fun Fun Fest celebrated its 10 year anniversary. We recap the festival with Micco, Sweet John from RockSauce Studios, and Deborah Sengupta Stith from Austin360 Music and Austin American Statesman:

    • Our history with Fun Fun Fun Fest
    • What we were excited to see at the festival and how we prepared
    • We review shows and recap key moments by day including Peaches and the marriage proposal, FFFNites with GZA, Wu-Tang Clan, Jane's Addiction, Big Freedia, Lauryn Hill, and many more
    • The food vendors and drinks
    • The issues with the sound
    • Fun Fun Fun Fest vs ACL vs SXSW
    • The other activities including Slient Disco, games and skateboarding
    • Fashion trends at FFF Fest

    Quotes from the show:
    "My approach was going to be an ACL approach where I camp out at stages but I changed it to just take chunks. So I ended up seeing people I wasn't expecting to see. And I really enjoyed it." - Micco
    "I want to thank everybody at Transmission Events. They put on a fantastic event this year." - Sweet John
    "I give it all the Funs!" - Deborah

    081 - Summer 2015, New Music, and Flat Butts Live At The Bak 2 Bak Party Nov 04, 2015

    We recorded this show live at the Bak 2 Bak Podcast & Party at Empire Control Room with Jamie Batisteand Adam Mastrelli. We talk about:

    • Events that marked the summer: Body Rock’s Michael Jackson Birthday Party
    • The songs of the summer according Billboard
    • Keeping up with new music as you get older
    • Favorite decades in terms of music
    • Sexual fantasies
    • Summer fashion: Man buns and jean shorts
    • Blaming yoga for flat butts

    One of memorable moments (this summer) would be watching my friends have sex in a blue lagoon in Iceland – Jamie

    I feel like Austin has a little bit more of grunge, a little bit more of a heart than a “Billboard hit” – Adam

    080 - Austin Nightlife, Dating, and The Rules of Attraction with Los and Sam Sep 03, 2015

    This is Part 2 of our conversation about dating and nightlife in Austin. Make sure you listen to Part 1:

    • We get feedbak from people on the street about their (online) dating experience,
    • Where are the meat markets in Austin? What characterizes each area?
    • How to handle a situation where someone hits on your date,
    • Maintaining a balance between your single self and your relationship self in terms of privacy and trust,
    • Couples fighting at 2am
    • When guys invest money and "equity" into a girl and expects more,
    • Is chivalry dead?
    • Los' 4 rules of attraction including importance of touch,
    • How to get someone to say "yes",
    • How to improve the dating scene in Austin.
    Austin is a youthful city so people are more willing to talk to others. You don't have to young physically. It's just the youthfulness of the city that brings it out of you - Sam
    Dancing is the closest you're gonna go to understanding people - Los
    079 - Dating and Austin Nightlife Live at Cotone Italian Clothing Part 1 Aug 31, 2015

    We talk about online dating and the Austin nightlife live at Cotone Italian Clothing with Los Ellis and Alon Bernstein (More Cowbell):

    • Los' fail-proof plan to make sure people look like what they portray online,
    • The Tinder generation
    • Lies and background checks
    • Austin as a hook-up city
    • Success and horror stories from online dating

    BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME TO THE LIVE RECORDING!

    SHOUT OUT to Terra Imports for the wine tasting and Matt Charnitski for the pictures!

    No longer do I have to go to a bar and talk to 5 different girls and either get shot down and get my feelings hurt. Now I can look for the type of girl that I really want- Los

    The degree of separation is 2 or less. That's why I want to ask a girl out as her moving truck is going around - Alon

    078 - How to Stay Focused with Riders Against The Storm Aug 24, 2015

    Part 2 of our conversation with Riders Against The Storm, Band of The Year 2013 and 2014. Check out Part 1 and their 1st appearance back in January 2014.

    • Going back to their home state of Rhode Island,
    • Meeting great artists like George Clinton, Scarface, Mos Def and an awkward moment with K-Nine,
    • Being professional as an artist and the importance of having a mentor,
    • Austin as a Music City,
    • Being married and making music together,
    • Their plans to experiment with their music in new ways,
    • Chaka's trip to the meditation retreat called Vipassana.

    I have so much energy and love and support just for myself, in my self that I have enough to pour out and give to you. No matter what you think. Because ALL of this is going to successful. - Qi

    People are creating their own lanes in Austin. [...]. At some point, people will look back and go 'Oh that's where Riders Against The Storm was. That's where these cats were'" - Chaka

    077 - Riders Against The Storm Return Aug 20, 2015

    Qi & Chaka of Riders Against The Storm and Body Rock return to the podcast. (You can check out their 1st appearance right here back in January 2014). We talk about:

    • Winning Band of The Year 2013 and 2014 and the opportunities that came afterwards,
    • The necessary sacrifices and how to overcome the struggles,
    • Building a team and a community around their vision,
    • Performing at KGSR's Blues On The Green with Shakey Graves,
    • Moving Body Rock from Sahara Lounge to Empire Control Room
    • Booty Sweat single
    • RAS Day on Saturday August 29 at Kenny Dorham's Backyard.

    It's definitely been a lot of work and a lot of focus. Focus through like there's a hole in the boat and you ain't got the oars. But the shore is over there and keeping it moving - Chaka
    People are so appreciative of the energy that they're willing to support you if however they can - Qi

    076 - How Can We Save The Red River Cultural District with Stephen Sternschein Aug 18, 2015

    Part 2 of our talk with Stephen Sternschein, owner of Empire Control Room. Listen to Part 1 about his journey. We discuss the impact of new development on the Red River Cultural District:

    • What the designation Red River Cultural District means?
    • The Waller Creek Project and its impact on the Red River area,
    • How come Empire Control Room has not been affected as much by these new developments,
    • City growth vs Austin as Live Music Capital of the World: noise ordinance, residents' complaints, etc,
    • The Soul-y Initiative: Austin Business District Incubator,
    • The Austin Music People's Music City Report Card 2015 gives Austin C-,
    • The cost of going out in Austin and the willingness to pay a cover charge,
    • How Empire markets itself and its acts to the public

    My team and I and the folks on Red River are in a position where some of time we ask people to take a leap of faith and come through because they might not know who the band is but if it's on stage at our club, it's going to be something worth checking out - Stephen Sternschein

    075 - Stephen Sternschein Built An Empire (Control Room) Aug 13, 2015

    Stephen Sternschein, owner of Empire Control Room, shares his journey from New Jersey to open one of the most successful venues in Austin:

    • Being in a band from New Jersey and almost playing with The Roots and Lauryn Hill,
    • Getting into the business side of the music industry,
    • Coming to Austin during SXSW and organizing shows,
    • How Empire Control Room came about and how it fits in the Red River Cultural District,
    • The broken permit system in Austin
    • Building a relationship with George Clinton aka P Funk
    • Dealing with Fire Marshals

    Quote from the show:

    "Going back to my roots as an artist, being in a position wanting to work with a venue that cares more about the shows and wants to guide you through it rather than [showing you] tough love." - Stephen Sternschein

    074 - Just Call Him Donte, Not DJ Dontizl Aug 06, 2015

    Donte knew he was wanted to be a DJ ever since he used to play with his dad's record player. We talk about:

    • His first gigs at Latitude 30 and his DJ name,
    • Playing for Kappa Alpha Psi and on campus,
    • Getting into the Austin DJ scene and playing downtown,
    • Building a crowd to be able to play whatever you want,
    • Dealing with promoters and undercutting,
    • His circle of DJ and other crews,
    • His short time as a rapper part of A&D,
    • Being a sober DJ,
    • Playing for Sway at SXSW,
    • About how he used to get in the crowd with his laptop,
    • What he would if he wasn't a DJ

    Quote from the show:

    "If you come to the club and you wanna hear a specific song but the crowd is not with you. You can't just go where you want to. You gotta build 'em up. They goin' on a ride with you. And when you get where you want to, you can whatever you want. You can turn it into a family reunion." - Donte

    073 - Let's Feed The Bak (with questions) with J, Angela, and Charmai Jul 30, 2015

    Founder of The FeedBak and part-time disappearing act in low-light pictures, Bak gets on the hot seat as co-host Jamie asks him hard hitting questions with J, Angela and Charmai:

    • How Angela's and J's first encounter with Bak,
    • The origins of the name and growing up in France,
    • His first times going out in Austin,
    • How people reacted to him,
    • How The FeedBak came about: the name, the concept, the launch,
    • His pet-peeves and that look
    • His love for music and dancing,
    • His vision for The FeedBak,
    • His relationships and sex life (including how he lost his virginity)
    • They try to sum him up in 3 words

    Quote from the show:

    "My goal was let's have The FeedBak become the hub when it comes to talking about nightlife." - Bak

    "At first, it was a social experiment for me. How many people can back me up on this and help me build it without knowing what it was. And the more I did it, the parties, the stickers, the podcast, the blogs, the more I thought this concept was much bigger than what I thought it was going to be and there's nothing else like it". - Bak

    072 - DJ 5-Oh, From Cop to DJ Jul 23, 2015

    DJ 5-Oh went from being a cop to DJing. We talk about:

    • Who/what inspired him to go from police officer to DJ,
    • His first gigs at Weirdo’s
    • How he’s gotten gigs because he’s a cop,
    • His gigs at Lux and Spinners,
    • Being a video DJ,
    • His song request policy (especially “Trap Queen“) and his pet-peeves,
    • Introducing new music to people, and sharing music with other DJs,
    • We talk calls from the audience
    071 - Catching Up With DJ Mel Pt. 2 Jul 16, 2015

    Part 2 of our conversation with DJ Mel as we go over current events and DJ life. Listen to Part 1 right here:

    • The closure of the Austin Music Hall
    • The fate of the Frank Erwin Center
    • Whether he should get more regular gigs and fear of not being on the radar
    • His mixtapes
    • Krunk-eoke
    • His relationship with DJ Jah Mighty
    • Why not play at Electronic Daisy Carnival and the panel discussion with Z-Trip
    • DJing at a Ken's Donut
    070 - Catching Up With DJ Mel Pt. 1 Jul 09, 2015

    Our returning champion DJ Mel comes back on the show and we talk about what he's been up to since the beginning of the year and some. This is Part 1 of our conversation. Stay tuned for Part 2:

    • Playing at the NFL Draft 2015
    • The Snoop Dogg show at the Game of Thrones Expo during SXSW 2015
    • Playing at the University of Texas Basketball games
    • Being the White House's official DJ and a touch on politics
    • Topo Chico sponsorship
    • That time Biz Markie almost left him stranded in Chicago
    • That time he got dissed by Bushwick Bill of the Geto Boys
    • Rock The Casbah and 80's music
    • The Set Off Pool Party courtesy of Transmission Events and Fun Fun Fun Fest
    069 - The Gayest Podcast So Far with KB and Joe Jul 02, 2015

    We celebrate the LGBT community with our friends KB and Joe. #LoveWins. This is the gayest podcast but we can certainly do better! We talk about:

    • The legalization of same sex marriage nationwide
    • Reactions, feedback from this historic SCOTUS decision
    • How Austin reacted
    • Stupid arguments against gay marriage
    • The concept of marriage vs religion
    • How the Austin gay scene differs from other cities
    • The Austin gay scene: the music, gropers
    • The audience (and Jamie) finds out what a Snail Trail is.
    • The origins of the stripes of the LGBT flag
    068 - Welcome To The Playboy Edition with Tina Turn Up Jun 25, 2015

    We just recap our last out on the town with Jamie and Tina Turn Up and end up talking about:

    • Tina's last Sunday Funday adventure
    • Guys buying drinks for girls
    • How people dry hump
    • Stories from strip clubs: dances, food
    • Sex stories
    • We take calls from listeners including one live from a bar!
    067 - Travels, Austin Nightlife and FeedBak Jun 18, 2015

    Austin is known worldwide for its nightlife but how does it stack up to other cities. Bak and Jamie got comedian Maxwell Smith on the show:

    • Going out in other cities including Seattle, Chicago, Houston, New York, Paris and more
    • Compare them to Austin
    • The best/worst city to go out in
    • The good and bad things about the Austin nightlife
    • How to improve the local scene
    • "What if I had my own club"
    066 - About That Boat Life and That Dumb Bitch On The Rocks Jun 11, 2015

    Summer time is here which means BOAT SEASON IS HERE! We talk about boat parties with my new co-host Jamie Batiste, BA Snyder, and Zach Turner:

    • Our recent boat party experiences
    • Nakedness
    • Dumb bitches on boats
    • Outfits, bikini, and fashion
    • Drinking and booze
    • Private vs Party Boats
    • What to do on a boat
    • Alternatives to being on a boat but be around water
    065 - Ginger Leigh, Born With Talent May 28, 2015

    Born in a family of talented musicians, Ginger Leigh shares her experience and stories about her career as an artist, performer, and song-writer along with her friend Jeannine Rock aka J-Rock:

    • Her upbringing, family, and first gigs
    • Her inspiration
    • How she is on stage
    • Her songwriting process (Jetstream, Mexican Man)
    • The Austin music scene
    • Her travels
    • Meeting her heroes
    • Blu At The W
    064 - Bar Etiquette Part 3 with Cody and Ashley May 21, 2015

    Bartenders Cody Budua from StarBar on West 6th and Ashley Haas from Bungalow on Rainey Street talk about:

    • How and why they started bartending
    • The bartender’s life
    • Their pet-peeves as bartenders along with stories
    • Bartending techniques
    • Tips on how to get a hook at the bar
    • Male bartender vs female bartender
    063 - Dating, Nightlife, and, Knocking Lungs Loose May 14, 2015

    The conversation about nightlife and dating in Austin continues. Make sure you go back and listen to Part 1: Dating, Nightlife and Nutty Buddies. With Sheena, J and Marcy on the panel, we discuss the following:

    • What would be a definition of date we can all agree on.
    • Why is it so hard to date in Austin?
    • Meeting people in the bar scene
    • What’s your purpose when you go out
    • Hanging out vs Dating
    • Knocking lungs loose
    • We find a date for Sheena
    • Online dating
    062 - Cinco De Mayo Live At Holy Mountain May 07, 2015

    We celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Holy Mountain with B-Boy Queso, Isis, and Kenny Duet:

    • We talk about the meaning/history of Cinco De Mayo
    • We play a game of trivia
    • How to properly take a shot (of tequila)
    • We share tequila stories
    • A boyfriend and girlfriend play Truth or Drink
    • We do a Grito contest
    • How not to celebrate Cinco De Mayo
    061 - Dating, Nightlife, and Nutty Buddies Apr 30, 2015

    Austin ranks in the Top 5 best cities for singles according to WalletHub. However, the dating scene is quite complex. With Sheena, Tanya and Big Will, we talk about:

    • What constitutes a date: the language, dating vs hanging out
    • The economics of a date and gender roles: who pays?
    • The planning of a date
    • The impact of alcohol in a date
    • How small Austin is like a high school and the small degree of separation
    • Dating in the world of social media, Tinder, OK Cupid, and other technologies
    • Going out as a couple
    • The hook-up culture
    060 - The Ladies of D.A.M.E. Take You On A Journey Apr 23, 2015

    DJ Mahealani, DJ Shani and Queen Deelah are D.A.M.E. or Down Ass Mamas Elevatin’. We talk about:

    • Their background and upbringing around music from Texas/Maui, Chicago, and Oakland.
    • Their move to Austin and how D.A.M.E. was formed.
    • Collecting records and how they consume music.
    • How they take their audience through a musical journey at their parties.
    • Their song request policy.
    • Being females in a male-dominated DJ/MC scene.
    059 - Dave Chappelle, Stevie Wonder and More Easter Weekend FeedBak Apr 09, 2015

    Easter weekend was quite eventful! Dave Chappelle, Frederic Yonnet, Body Rock, Stevie Wonder and much more. Darren Griffin, Panda Vinci, and Steven DeBose recount their weekend. We talk about:

    • Dave Chappelle's performance at ACL Live
    • Body Rock at Empire Control Room on Friday night
    • Dave Chappelle's After-party at Speakeasy with Frederic Yonne, Stevie Wonder, and his All-Star Band
    • Stevie Wonder's show: Songs in The Key of Life at Frank Erwin Center
    • How spoiled we are in Austin in terms of access to talent and prices
    058 - Crew 54 Is That Group From The 254 Apr 02, 2015

    M.O.S. and G-Christ of Crew 54 may have jumped into Hip Hop late but they definitely caught up with it. They have been bringing those raw lyrics on top of banging head-nodding beats. We talk about:

    • How they fell in love with Hip Hop and met each other (great story there!)
    • The beat, production process, the live shows
    • The 54 Reality Show
    • DVZN Media Production
    • How they infiltrated the Austin Hip Hop scene
    • The state of the local Hip Hop scene
    • The evolution of Hip Hop music on a national level
    • Top 5 Dead or Alive, no Biggie, no Pac, no groups
    057 - SXSW FeedBak with Micco, Paul, Chris, Obi, and SXSWhoa Mar 26, 2015

    SXSW 2015 has come and gone. We recap the festival with Micco Fey, Paul Erickson, Chris Burfict, Obi Ariguzo, and Marshall Wesney aka SXSWhoa from the SXSW Mafia:

    • Preparations and expectations
    • The Domination Team from GroupMe
    • The Fader Fort and the Kanye rumor
    • The lines at the various shows: General Admission, Wristband/Badge, Cash, VIP
    • How the new technology impacted the festival (Snapchat, Uber, Lyft, Instagram, FreeAt, etc)
    • Transportation to, from and during SXSW
    • We make suggestions to Boris Wright, who is an official SXSW staff
    • We hear from a SXSW first-timer
    • Top 3 shows, Total number of wristbands, Longest line, Best Hustle, Most Hyped (Illmore)
    • Random/surreal moments
    056 - SXSVets with Mahogany Dane, Boris Wright, and the SXSW Mafia Mar 12, 2015

    SXSW 2015 is upon us! Mahogany Dane and Boris Wright have been involved with event production for years. Then we talk to the SXSW Mafia who is behind all SXSW-related announcements on Twitter. They share their insight on SXSW:

    • Their passion for music growing up and transition to event production
    • Their move to Austin
    • The evolution of SXSW
    • Interview with the @SXSWMafia (+ 2 major announcements)
    • We all share pro tips and advice
    055 - Keeping It Real with Keeper Mar 05, 2015

    Keeper is a 3-member vocal group that was born from their friendship, and mutual of love of harmonizing and music. We talk about:

    • Their background in music, singing and songwriting
    • 10YR, L.A.X. and the birth of Keeper
    • Their collaboration with Applied Pressure and other producers
    • Songwriting and production
    • Group dynamic and live performance
    • How "Happy To Be Sad" got featured on Broad City
    • Upcoming projects
    054 - Shots Fired with DJ Kid Slyce and DJ BeatsMode Feb 26, 2015

    It’s the return of our first guest ever, DJ Kid Slyce, and he brought DJ BeatsMode with him. We talk about:

    • How they got into Hip Hop
    • What made them become DJs and how they got their names
    • First gigs
    • Song request pet-peeves and stories
    • Crowd’s relationship with the DJ
    • Top 5 DJs in Austin
    052 - Of Douchebags And Douchebaggettes With Angela And Ekwhoa Feb 12, 2015

    Love them, hate them or be entertained by them, douchebags are everywhere. Whether male or female (douchebaggettes), it’s all about the attitude. We explore this phenomenon with Angela Reyes (Pic Pic PhotoBooth) and Ekwhoa as we take calls from listeners:

    • Where does the word come from?
    • What is the agreed-upon definition?
    • What are the common traits of a douchebag(gette)?
    • Are they aware of their behavior?
    • Are there different types of douchebags?
    • Aren’t we all douchebags to some degree?
    • How to spot one
    • How to deal with douchebaggery
    • Where to find them in Austin?
    051 - A DJ's Ups and Downs with DJ Go Go Garcia and DJ Bird Peterson Feb 05, 2015

    DJ Go Go Garcia and DJ Bird Peterson grew together and have now become seasoned DJs beyond Austin. We talk about:

    • Growing up in Houston
    • Their move to Austin
    • The relationship between DJs and bar staff
    • Bird Peterson’s Holiday Spectacular
    • We take calls from the audience
    050 - Smart Crimes with Pest and Angela Jan 29, 2015

    It’s the return of the Pest and our favorite host Angela. So many many truths were revealed but most importantly we had a lot to say about the local nightlife:

    • Our introduction to the night scene and how it’s changed over the years
    • A look back at some of the old spots
    • What our going out routine was vs what it is today
    • The new generation of party goers and social media
    • How the nightlife scene impacts the dating scene
    • People call in and share their dating stories
    049 - Obey The Raw with D.O.S. and Ruler Why Jan 22, 2015

    D.O.S. has been involved with the local Hip Hop scene as a young teenager looking after his younger brother, and is now one of the best to make out of Texas. He collaborated with young producer Ruler Why on his latest album,Obey The Raw. We talk about:

    • What inspired them to get into Hip Hop as an artist and a producer
    • The local Hip Hop Austin scene at the time
    • D.O.S.’s path as an artist and Ruler Why’s production process
    • The concept behind Obey The Raw and how it came about
    048 - The Art Of Promoting with David Poku and Kevin Pike Jan 15, 2015

    David Poku started in the promo game early back in High School and has been throwing events in Austin for years.Kevin Pike came in as DJ and also helped promoting David’s events. We talk about:

    • Their background and what inspired them to become promoters.
    • Their events like the Project X party
    • The strategy: from planning to execution
    • The art of promotion and the local scene
    047 - The Digital Wild Is Full Of Passion Jan 08, 2015

    Chantell Moody and Seth Woodward have a lot in common musically, from playing in a orchestra as a kid to songwriting. As the lead vocalists on The Digital Wild, they bring their emotions to their music. We talk about:

    • Their upbringings in Iowa and Washington State and experiences with music
    • The move to Austin and the scene at the time
    • How The Digital Wild came together and the early shows
    • The songwriting and production
    • The group dynamic and live performance
    046 - The FeedBak Team Takes A Look Bak Dec 18, 2014

    For the past 4 years, The FeedBak has been throwing and covering events and festival. This was only made possible with the help of Angela, Obi and Ekow. On this episode, the team gets together and takes a look bak at 4 years of FeedBak:

    • We recap the 4 Year Anniversary Party
    • We talk about previous parties/events we’ve put together
    • We share stories about previous events
    • We talk about 2015 and where The FeedBak is headed
    045 - DJ Ash and DJ Mighty Mike Live That SoFu Lifestyle Dec 11, 2014

    DJ Ash and DJ Mighty Mike, 1/2 of Sophisticated Funk, have been DJing for years in Austin. We talk about:

    • How they got started, their move to Austin, and the local scene back then
    • Their style, crowd vs personal taste
    • Song request policy
    • Sophisticated Funk
    • The local DJ scene
    044 - Door Guy Duece King Ain't Afraid To Fight Nov 20, 2014

    Duece King is a professional MMA fighter and has been working the door at various bars in Austin for years. We talk about:

    • Growing up and going out in Seguin, Texas.
    • His move to Austin as an MMA fighter in training.
    • Working the door at Spill, Lit Lounge and more and things he has to deal on a regular basis
    • Perks and pet-peeves
    • Great stories from various fights he had

    “Fishes swim. Birds fly. I fight. But I’ll never throw the first punch.” – Duece King

    043 - Jesse Brede and Cole Bleu Do Good With Good Music Nov 13, 2014

    Texas natives Jesse Brede from Gravitas Recordings and Cole Bleu from Proper Entertainment have been involved in event promotion, production, and the music industry for years. Jesse became a fixture in the local electronic music scene while Cole was doing his thing as a event promoter/coordinator. We talk about:

    • Their background as music lovers and promoters.
    • Proper Entertainment and the local electronic music scene.
    • How one may get into that scene.
    • Production, Gravitas Recordings and the vision that drives it.
    • Joining forces to form Temporal Talent, a talent agency.

    Quotes of the show:

    “I feel this tribal bass sound. Kinda club and definitely still earth, and tribal based sounds” – Jesse Brede

    “The music discovery process is something I thoroughly enjoy. I activaly seek and go listen to different styles because I want to hear that difference.” – Cole Bleu

    042 - DJ Nick Nack From Dope Villain To Dope Producer Nov 06, 2014

    DJ Nick Nack has been a fixture as one of the best DJs and producers in the Austin scene for many years. As the founder of Crowd Control Records, he has collaborated with a lot of artists and expanded people’s minds with his music. We talk about:

    • The early days, as a turntablist and battle DJ.
    • His days at KVRX and Hip Hop Mecca.
    • His collaborations with K-Otix, Bavu Blakes, Organized Konfusion, Blaze and more.
    • Gigacrate and Crowd Control Records.
    • His DJ style and production process.

    Quote of the show: “I could be watching a movie and hear this amazing melody. Be like OH MY GOD! PAUSE. Run downstairs. Turn everything on. And maybe I never finish watching the movie.” – DJ Nick Nack

    041 - Laurel Bottles And The Hope Kings Oct 23, 2014

    Laurel Goddard has been working in the service industry for years, as a cocktail waitress and now as bottle service. She gives you her side of the story when it comes to dealing with bottle service:

    • Her background in the service industry.
    • The Summit: the set up, the crowd, the music.
    • The bottle service process for her perspective.
    • What people say to waitresses.
    • Her pet-peeves.

    Quote of the show: “I’m in the business of making dreams…” – Laurel

    040 - DJ Manny Has Music and Art In His Blood Oct 16, 2014

    Hailing from Puerto Rico, DJ Manny was always surrounded by creative people. Moving to Austin amplified that tenfold. Now a member of Peligrosa, he is one of the most recognized DJ in Austin. We talk about:

    • Coming up in Puerto Rico.
    • The local scene when he came to Austin.
    • Becoming a DJ/artist and his style.
    • Red Fez Tuesdays.
    • DJ Dojo and Peligrosa.
    • His other projects.

    Quote of the show: “When I saw the guys here DJ, I was more the guy dancing like ‘Dude, that track you played! That track was good!‘” – DJ Manny

    039 - Do ACL Right with Micco and Lane Oct 09, 2014

    Micco and Lane are ACL veterans. They just enjoyed the 1st weekend of the festival this year and had a lot to say about it:

    • How to prepare for the festival.
    • What to expect.
    • How to get around.
    • The shows.
    • The fashion, the food, people watching.
    • Issues with technology and going with friends.
    • The memorable moments.

    Quote of the show: “Every morning. Look at the line up. Remind myself who’s playing at what time. I made a little note thing in my phone. I’d post it on Facebook because I wanted people to know where to find me if they were trying to connect” – Lane

    038 - Misa and Queso Are Dance Freaks. So Are You Oct 02, 2014

    B-Boy Queso and B-Girl Misa (Militia) share their passion for dancing. I got to share my stories too. We talk about:

    • How dancing saved their lives.
    • Stories from past performances.
    • The local bar scene and its effect on dance lovers.
    • What may stop people from dancing and enjoying themselves.
    • Proper dance etiquette at the club.

    “Just get out there and start moving your body. Just don’t think about it” – Misa

    037 - The Return of DJ Mel Alongside DJ Jah Mighty Sep 25, 2014

    The great DJ Mel is back on the podcast and he brought along DJ Jah Mighty. These 2 veteran DJs had so many stories to tell and good advice to give. We talk about:

    • Jah Mighty‘s inspiration to become a DJ.
    • His involvement with Soul Shakedown then Ring The Alarm.
    • The local DJ scene, the DJ crews.
    • DJing weddings.

    Quote of the show: “Taking it back to a working relationship. For the most part, Mel carried most of the weight when it came to killing the crowd. My biggest enjoyment was when I was passing the baton and the crowd was kinda nice, moving and dancing.” – DJ Jah Mighty

    036 - Live At Bar 2211 with Jason and Patrick Sep 18, 2014

    Jason Steward has been in the service industry for almost 2 decades and has been involved with opening, managing, and owning many bars in Austin including J-Black’s, Kung Fu Saloon, Bungalow and Bar 2211. By the way, we recorded this episode at Bar 2211. We, along with his good friend and regular patron Patrick Brunson, talk about:

    • His background, from dishwasher to owning a bar
    • The process of opening, managing, and owning a bar: history on how these bars came about.
    • His style and a typical day for him, as a manager/owner
    • The concept behind Bar 2211 (2211 Webberville Rd)

    Quote of the show: “I will take 100% credit for the Pickle Shot” – Jason Steward

    035 - The World Of Salsa Dancing With Santoyo And Tia Sep 11, 2014

    Jose Santoyo and Tia Bordenave have been major players in the salsa world for years, from California to Texas. We talk about:

    • How they got into salsa and what inspired them.
    • The competitions, the performances, the culture, the fashion.
    • Teaching salsa and its many styles.
    • The On1 vs On2 controversy.
    • The salsa scene in Austin: Gloria’s, Dallas Nightclub, Copa.

    Quote of the show: ”I focused more on the gentleman leading the woman to make the woman feel amazing on the dancefloor” - Jose Santoyo

    034 - Dub Academy Is A School For The Electronic Arts Sep 04, 2014

    DJ Benzo is the Executive Director at Dub Academy, an electronic arts school (as he puts it) while Laurie is in charge of the community outreach program. We talk about:

    • Their background as a DJ and a writer/blogger.
    • The vision that drives Dub Academy.
    • The move to non-profit and how it has impacted the local community.
    • The DJ Scene at local and industry levels: DJing vs Producing, Analog vs Digital.

    Quote of the show: “My biggest goal now, my dream, is get to where what we’re doing is an elective in High School ” – DJ Benzo

    033 - Bavu Blakes Grew Up Fine and Great Aug 28, 2014

    Bavu Blakes is a brick in the foundation of the Austin Hip Hop scene and is now focusing on “how the original Hip Hop generation leverages their resources for today’s generation“. We talk about:

    • His upbringing as the direct target for the emerging Hip Hop culture.
    • The birth of Hip Hop Humpday and what it brought to Austin.
    • Freestyling vs writing.
    • His move to California and how Austin has changed when he came back.
    • His role as an educator, teaching 7th graders and Hip Hop Grew Up.
    • The concept of the Summer Saturday Songs series.

    Quote of the show: “I’m the gateway drug…” – Bavu Blakes

    Stay tuned for the freestyle at the end of the show

    032 - Put Some Chorizo Funk In Your Life Aug 21, 2014

    DJ Chorizo Funk is one of the most sought after DJ in Austin. He’s part of Peligrosa, Body Rock ATX, Austin Boogie Crew, and Motown On Mondays. We talk about:

    • His beginnings as DJ and the local scene at the time.
    • How he went from Hip Hop, to Funk then Latin music.
    • His role as a DJ and his target audience.
    • His involvement with all the different DJ crews he’s part of.
    031 - Discrimination and Dress Code with Mel and Mr. Black Jul 31, 2014

    This episode is different as we talk about discrimination and dress code with Mel and Mr. Black. For the past years, there have been many incidents of discrimination at bars around Austin, and it happens all over the country. Many people of color, including African Americans, are denied entry because of the way they are dressed. In recent news, DeAndre Upshaw was not allowed to go inside Kung Fu Dallas with his friends because he was wearing high-top sneakers. The problem with this story is that many patrons inside the arcade bar were wearing similar footwear. This caused an uproar and strong reactions all over social media. Other similar incidents have been reported in Austin and Houston as well.

    The purpose of this episode is to address this issue, have an honest debate, and look for solutions but most of all we would like to keep conversation going past this episode. As much as you may enjoy spending time in these establishments, be aware that these practices do occur and something needs to change.

    Put this conversation in context, feel free to read up on some of these incidents:

    • Report about DeAndre Upshaw‘s story according to Culture Map Dallas.
    • Similar incident happened in Austin in 2013. Here is the story from local KTBC Fox 7 News.
    • Another report in Minneapolis where Bar Louie displayed their dress code, which describes stereotypical African American look according to the Huffington Post.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • The recent incidents that occurred in Texas.
    • Our own personal experiences.
    • What the law states.
    • The notions of fear when it comes to race.
    • How stereotypes and judgement come into play.
    • What makes people want to be at the popular spot so bad they must work for it.
    • Some possible solutions.

    UPDATE: since we recorded this podcast, the City of Dallas has released a guide as free training against discrimination. FULL STORY HERE.

    030 - Talking Bars with RuDi Devino and Cap N Kirk Jul 24, 2014

    RuDi Devino and Cap N Kirk, 2 out of 4 members of the SubKulture Patriots have been on the hip hop scene for a while. We talk about:

    • How they met and the crew got together.
    • Their writing process, the production, the videos.
    • The local hip hop scene.
    • The Vans tour and various collabs.
    029 - Getting Racial with DJ Charlie and DJ Jeska Jul 03, 2014

    Between DJ Charlie and DJ Jeska, we got 1/6 of Table Manners Crew, 1/3 of Royal Commission and 2/3rd of Dusty Groove Radio. We talk about:

    • Humble beginnings and inspirations.
    • Their style and dealing of the audience.
    • Table Manners Crew and playing at Plush.
    • Dusty Groove Radio with Casey Cuts.
    028- DJ Chicken George Keeps Peddlin' Jazztronica Jun 26, 2014

    DJ Chicken George has been at it for a long time, spreading the smooth sounds of Jazztronica all over the world. We talk about:

    • His beginnings as a DJ and doing promo work.
    • The concept of Jazztronica and his vision.
    • His life as an traveling DJ.
    • His insight on the local Austin scene.
    • The current projects he’s involved in.
    027 - Puns and Music with Kenny Duet and EkWhoa Jun 19, 2014

    Both from Ghana and New York, Kenny Duet and EkWhoa have been singing and writing poetry from a young age. They now collaborate on music. We talk about:

    • Where their love for music come from.
    • Their first performances.
    • Their writing process.
    • Their upcoming concert at Lucky Lounge.

    Quote of the show: “No matter where the environment is, my goal is when I get there, don’t think as that location…[...] You’re at an event by Kenny Duet” – Kenny Duet

    026 - Tee Double Is The Hometown Kid Jun 11, 2014

    With 25 years in the music business, Tee Double has become the music ambassador for the city of Austin. As a producer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and advocate, he has a lot of knowledge to share with artists out there trying to make it. We talk about:

    • How he got started at the very young age and the local Hip Hop scene back then.
    • His songwriting and producing process.
    • The Austin Hip Hop scene and Pay 2 Play.
    • His mission to educate and support other artists in Austin with the Urban Artist Alliance.

    Quote of the show: “I was 8 when I was starting to get into music and when I turned 9 is when I mailed off my first demo to Warner Bros” - Tee Double

    025 - FlashBak to Red Fez Sundays with DJ Kurupt and Tapboi Jun 05, 2014

    For 11 years, DJ Kurupt and his homie Richie Rich aka TapBoi held the hottest spot in Austin on Sundays. This was way before Sunday Funday. To this day, people still talk about those Red Fez days as some of the best times they’ve had downtown. We talk:

    • How Kurupt started DJing and how he and Rich met.
    • Red Fez: the concept, the atmostphere, the DJ rotation.
    • Red Fez Sunday: the promotion, the format, the music, the staff, the anniversary parties, the celebrities and artists that came by.
    • The legacy of Red Fez Sunday.

    Quote of the show: “people that have never even been I get approached by…’I heard you had this Sunday night, man. I hear from my friends who used to live here [...] You should bring it back. I heard a lot of good things’ ” – DJ Kurupt

    024 - Sexy Time with The Southern Sirens May 29, 2014

    Christian Casas (choreographer/director) and Natalie Cruz (performer/costume designer) are part of Austin’s hottest burlesque group, The Southern Sirens. You can also catch them dancing and go-go dancing all over town. As they prepare for their last public show, we talk about:

    • Their career as dancers.
    • The sexy art of Burlesque.
    • Their experience as Southern Sirens.
    • What they go through as go-go dancers.

    Quote of the show: “we brought a dude on stage and ate him up” – Natalie

    023 - Meet The Pestis May 22, 2014

    Meet the Pestis, Erin Millington aka DJ Blend-e from 4Jackz and Pest. They are not their typical girls. They dish out about:

    • Their background as a DJ and a bartender.
    • How men should approach women (especially when it comes to fashion).
    • How women need to be more assertive.
    • How to have a proper one-night stand.
    • Miami vs Austin.

    Quote of the show: “Everything in life is about sex except for sex” – Pest

    022 - ATX vs NYC with Craig Allen May 15, 2014

    Craig Allen lived in Austin a few years ago and now lives in New York City. He is a talks about:

    • His experience as a transplant in Austin.
    • Differences between Austin and New York City in terms of their nightlife scene.
    • His views about how Austin has changed since he left.
    021 - Shaun and Kris Run Parties On Wheels May 08, 2014

    Shaun Harris and Kris Roberts are the founders of Austin Bus Adventures, a local party bus rental company, a nightclub on wheels. We talk about:

    • The story behind the company.
    • How the company operates and their mission.
    • What people can expect when riding these party buses.
    • Do’s and Don’ts of riding a party bus.
    020 - Chris Is Living Proper Apr 30, 2014

    Chris Proper, founder of Proper Entertainment, is responsible for bringing some of the biggest names in Hip Hop to perform in Austin. He talks about:

    • How he started doing promotions and build a network.
    • His first gigs including booking KRS-One and his experience with Yasiin Bey (Mos Def).
    • Managing artists like reggae artist Mike Love.
    • His passion to grow a movement that brings people around music instead of alcohol.
    • Wise advice for people who want get in to the promotions business.
    019 - Eric White Has Nothing To Hide Apr 23, 2014

    Local hip hop artist Eric White lays it all on the table about:

    • His background, his struggles, his relationships, and mental health.
    • Music With Substance and his solo career.
    • Pay-To-Play and the Austin Hip Hop scene.
    018 - That Good Ish with DJ Digg Apr 17, 2014

    Austin born and raised Gerald Hayes aka DJ Digg with Table Manners Crew and Head Of The Tables (HOTT) Bookings talks about:

    • What and who inspired me to become a DJ.
    • His DJ beginnings around Austin.
    • His participation in Table Manners Crew.
    • Starting his own agency HOTT Bookings.
    • His collaboration with Vinyl Room.
    017 - QD and Fideo Work, Door, Bar, and Turntables Apr 09, 2014

    Randy McGraw aka DJ QD and Robert Vasquez aka DJ Fideo have both worked as door guys, bartenders and DJs. They talk about:

    • How they started in the industry.
    • What inspired them to become DJs and how their first gig went.
    • How they consume music.
    • Some of things they had to deal with as bartenders/door guys.
    016 - Off The Top with Zeale Apr 02, 2014

    Born and raised Austinite and MC/artist Zeale talks about:

    • His introduction to Hip Hop and freestyling.
    • Being on the rap battle circuit.
    • Becoming a recording artist.
    • The Austin Hip Hop scene.
    • What it takes to be a true MC.
    • His encounters with Talib Kweli, KRS-ONE, Questlove, and L.A. Reid.
    015 - Girls On Decks with I Wanna Be Her and Kay Cali Mar 27, 2014

    Ericka Herod aka DJ I Wanna Be Her and Kayleen Nelson aka DJ Kay Cali from the Royal Commission talk about:

    • Their backgrounds as a DJ and how they got their name.
    • Their style and how they consume music.
    • The Royal Commission.
    • Being a female DJ in a male-dominated industry.
    014 - Obi and Meetal Survived SXSW Mar 20, 2014

    SXSW vets Obi Ariguzo and Meetal Patel talk all things SXSW 2014:

    • Their past SXSW experiences and how they got into it.
    • How they prepared and what they expected from this edition of SXSW.
    • Official vs unofficial shows and the impact of corporations.
    • How they got around the festival.
    • SXSW from the perspective of the artists.
    • The tragedy of March 13th.
    • Memorable moments, celebrity encounters, and funny stories.
    • The GroupMe experiment.
    013 - DJ Orion Does And Plays It All Mar 06, 2014

    DJ Orion, Master General of the DJ Collective Peligrosa, talks about:

    • How he started DJing and his roots in the Latin culture.
    • His DJing style and his process when rocking a crowd.
    • Peligrosa, its inception, the members and their style.
    012 - ulovei and ulovesxsw Feb 27, 2014

    Miguel Angel a.k.a. photographer/DJ ulovei talks about:

    • His background as a photographer and his business model
    • His experience as a DJ including song requests
    • Tips, advice and recommendations for SXSW (Check rsvpster.com for SXSW info. Register for $30-$40 and they’ll RSVP you to everything)
    011 - Protege and Mike Swing Go Way Bak Feb 20, 2014

    Jason Hernandez a.k.a. DJ Protege and Michael Williams a.k.a. DJ Mike Swing talk about:

    • How they started DJing: radio debut, the origin of their DJ name, their 1st gig, Red Fez and Barcelona.
    • Their different styles of DJing.
    • Their take on song requests and crowd pleasing.
    • Stories from back in the days.
    • KrackerNutzz, Booth Pimps and New Jack Swing.
    010 - Sunday Funday with J and Angela Feb 12, 2014

    Angela Reyes, who conducts the interview for The FeedBak, and J to talk about the phenomenon that is Sunday Funday:

    • Their definition of that infamous day.
    • The main circuit/ritual of Sunday Funday.
    • The experts and the noobs.
    • We also talk about branching out, breaking that ritual to explore new places in town.
    009 - Feel The Energy with Riders Against The Storm Feb 06, 2014

    Dynamic duo Chaka and Qi a.k.a. Riders Against The Storm (RAS) and 2/3 of Body Rock talk about:

    • How they met and got started as community organizers and comedians then became Riders Against The Storm
    • The RAS style: the fashion, the music, the Masters of Ceremony, the message and philosophy
    • Body Rock, the monthly dance party every 1st Friday at Sahara Lounge
    008 - Bar Etiquette with Michelle and Dacia Jan 30, 2014

    Bartenders Michelle Hill from StarBar on West 6th and Dacia Branch from Bungalow on Rainey Street talk about:

    • How and why they started bartending and walk down memory lane.
    • Their pet-peeves as bartenders along with stories.
    • Bartending techniques.
    • Tips on how to get a hook at the bar.

    Be sure to go visit them at these bars and most importantly:

    ALWAYS TAKE CARE OF YOUR BARTENDERS! (and they will take care of you).

    007 - Go Go Garcia Keeps Going Jan 23, 2014

    Jose Garcia a.k.a. DJ Go Go Garcia talks about:

    • How he got started DJing with House and Techno (as a Hip Hop head) and where the name Go Go Garcia comes from.
    • His thoughts regarding song requests.
    • How he developed Sundays at Dirty Bills.
    • His Off The Wall event along with DJ Bird Peterson for vinyl enthusiasts and Service Industry people.
    • His most memorable moment as DJ.
    006 - Melissa Hess and The Going Out Process Jan 10, 2014

    Melissa Hess, NOLA native, Social Media guru, PR/Marketing expert, and founder of Connected By talks about:

    • How she got started in the promotion/marketing business.
    • How she gets ready before going out, including tips and advice.
    • How to deal with going out in groups.
    005 - DJ Mel, President Obama's DJ Dec 25, 2013

    One of Austin’s favorite DJs, DJ Mel, talks about:

    • His passion for music and what led him to DJing.
    • How Nasty’s started.
    • His take on song requests.
    • His experience DJing for President Obama.
    004 - Bar Etiquette With Lauren Dec 12, 2013

    Lauren McKenzie, bartender at Brew Exchange, talk about:

    • How she started bartending and her passion for it.
    • What is proper bar etiquette?
    • Her pet-peeves.
    • Do’s and don’ts.
    • What she sees from behind the bar.
    003 - Mr. Chris Globetrotter Daus Nov 28, 2013

    Former manager of Six Lounge and Hangar Lounge, Chris Daus, talks about:

    • How he got in the bar business back in Seattle and his move to Austin.
    • The ups and downs of bar management.
    • Back from his 5-month trip to Europe, we talk about the differences between European bars and Austin bars.
    • Played a game of Instant FeedBak.
    002 - A Kid Named Slyce Nov 14, 2013

    DJ Kid Slyce from Table Manners Crew, Applied Pressure, New Jack Swing and many more projects talks about:

    • His passion for DJing and how it came about.
    • The role of the DJ: Introduce new music VS. Play to the crowd.
    • Song requests & pet peeves.
    • We played a game of Instant FeedBak (Word Association).
    001 - Welcome To The FeedBak Podcast Oct 31, 2013

    I am very excited to introduce to you our new addition to The FeedBak:

    Weekly podcast where we talk about nightlife

    In this first episode, I wanted to give you guys a little background about The FeedBak:

    • A little bit about me.
    • How the concept of the FeedBak came about.
    • How it has evolved over the years.
    • What the purpose of this podcast is.

    Big shout out to DJ Protege (Soundcloud, Twitter, Facebook) for providing the music!

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