The H

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Sweet, Sweet Lemonade, with Nammy Sirur & Pavi Dinamani Feb 14, 2018

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Episode Summary:
In this episode of The H, hear the story of Nammy Sirur and Pavi Dinamani, an unlikely pair of misfits from India who found each other here in Houston, became the best of friends, and eventually business partners, starting a YouTube channel aimed at other misfits just like them.
Also on this episode: our next installment of The Dish, in which Jenny, Ranelle & Lara visit the amazing Peli Peli in The Vintage.

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by local instrumentalists Scott Benton, and Cameron Pessarra.
Artwork by Spindletop Design.

Episode Thanks:
Special thanks to Nammy Sirur, Pavi Dinamani, Thomas Nguyen and the entire staff of Peli Peli in The Vintage for their hospitality and participation in this episode!

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Nick Panzarella: 'Pon Artist Jan 31, 2018

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Episode Summary:
What does it look like to learn about, embrace, preserve and share another culture? And why do it? On this episode of The H, Luke visits with Nick Panzarella, founder and CEO of Houston-based Wild South Tea Company about the work he's doing to preserve the cultures of others.

Also check out The Roommates Podcast on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Scott Benton, and Cameron Pessarra.
Artwork by Spindletop Design.

Episode Sponsors:
Modern Therapy: Web | Facebook
Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Episode Thanks:
Special thanks to Nick Panzarella and Hafeez Baoku for their participation in this episode!

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[FOLLOW UP] Jane Wild Jan 25, 2018

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Luke catches up with Jane Wild, owner of Jane & John Dough Bakery and guest from the very first episode of The H, Jane and the Lion!

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.

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Terroir, with Elyse Blechman Jan 17, 2018

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Episode Summary:
Coffee, beer, wine, whisky... Those who know them best know that even their most subtle characteristics are determined by the conditions under which their ingredients grow; the mineral content of the soil, their exposure to sunlight, air quality, etc., or as the French call it, their terroir. In this episode Luke sits down with local Scotch guru Elyse Blechman to hear her story and learn about the various environmental factors that shaped her character.
Also on this episode, Nick Willard visits with the owner of the Cypress' first nanobrewery, Wicked Boxer Brewing, on the first segment of #BrewstonTX.

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Cameron Pessarra and local instrumental artist, BROR.
Artwork by Spindletop Design.

Episode Thanks:
Special thanks to Elyse Blechman, and to Brian Cain for their participation in this episode!

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Big Wheel, with George Foreman IV Jan 03, 2018

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Episode Summary:
To what extent is your identity connected to the names you were given when you were born? Imagine growing up the son of a sports legend and bearing his name; the pressure that would come with it, the assumptions people would make about you. That's exactly the experience George Foreman IV had as one of boxing legend George Foreman's five sons, all bearing their father's name. In the debut episode of Season 2 of The H, Luke sits down with George IV to hear about his journey of self-discovery.
Also on this episode, for our first installment of The Dish for Season 2, in which Megan, Jenny, Ranelle & Luke visit Republic Diner in the Heights, and talk to it's founder, Ken Bridge of Delicious Concepts.

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Scott Benton, Cameron Pessarra and local instrumental artist, BROR.
Artwork by Spindletop Design.

Episode Sponsors:
Modern Therapy: Web | Facebook
Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Episode Thanks:
Special thanks to George Foreman IV, Ken Bridge and the entire staff of Republic Diner for their hospitality and participation in this episode!

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts!

Peaceful Bones, w/ Dr. Sam Axelrad Aug 02, 2017

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Episode Summary:
In this, the final episode of Season 1, Houston native, Dr. Sam Axelrad shares his remarkable story about serving as a surgeon in Vietnam, his unlikely friendship with an enemy soldier, and the book he's written about his life, Peaceful Bones.

Episode Credits:
Produced, edited and scored by Luke Brawner.
Co-produced by Nick Willard.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Houston-raised piano prodigy, Cameron Pessarra and local instrumental artist, BROR.
Artwork by Spindletop Design.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts!

I Hate Green Beans, w/ Lincee Ray Jul 19, 2017

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Episode Summary:
In this episode, Luke talks to author/blogger, Lincee Ray, about growing up in a tiny East Texas town, living and working at Walt Disney World, and eventually being forced to hit the reset button on her life, and moving to Houston.

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and scored by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Houston-raised piano prodigy, Cameron Pessarra.
Artwork by Spindletop Design.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts!

Human HQ, w/ Dr. Beatriz Craven Jul 05, 2017

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Episode Summary:
In this episode, Luke talks to Dr. Beatriz Craven, owner of Modern Therapy and Human HQ about the path that led her to a career in psychology, and why she believes everyone could benefit from therapy.

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and scored by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by local instrumental artist, BROR .
Artwork by Spindletop Design.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes!

Low-Fi Pralines, w/ Jason Kerr & Becca Reyenga Jun 21, 2017

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Episode Summary:
In this episode, Luke talks to local chef, Jason Kerr and confectioner, Becca Reyenga about their love for food, for farmers markets, for Houston and for one another.

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and scored by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by local instrumental artist, BROR, and Houston-raised piano prodigy, Cameron Pessarra .
Artwork by Spindletop Design.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes!

Brush Fires & Bomb Shelters, w/ Josh Moore Jun 07, 2017

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Episode Summary:
In this episode, Luke sits down with local musical prodigy, record producer and gifted all-around creator, Josh Moore and hears his story of growing up in a nationally touring band, and eventually getting deeply involved with the Houston rap scene.

Episode Credits:

Produced, edited and scored by Luke Brawner.
Co-produced by Nick Willard.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Houston-raised piano prodigy, Cameron Pessarra, and local instrumental artist, BROR.
Artwork by Spindletop Design

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes!