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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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