Best Dave Lankes Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 1499: Dave Prewitt Talks DaveFest 6! 1:03:04

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Hello friends! Dave Prewitt has been shining a light on the Austin music scene for over 35 years with his television shows CapZeyeZ, RawTime, Dave TV and Texas Music TV. Dave is here to talk about DaveFest 6 a three day celebration of Austin music and fundraiser for a future documentary about his journey over the last 30 + years of videography. Dav…

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Episode 1498: Sophia Warren 50:15

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Hello friends! Austin based, alt-pop artist Sophia Warren is my guest for episode 1498! Sophia's latest EP, "Adesso", produced by Chris Coady (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV On The Radio) is available now on Universal Music Group Mexico wherever you get your jams. Here's the Linktree to connect with all things Sophia. We have a great conversation about Growin…

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Matt Lankes 1969-2025 1:29:41

2d ago1:29:41

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Beloved Austin-based photographer and friend to all, Matt Lankes, passed away on Sunday. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Matt was a really sweet, gentle and loving man and loved by everyone who got to meet him. I met him 40 years ago when we were both at Austin High School and reconnected when I moved back to Austin in the early 90's. …

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Episode 1497: The Good Wolf Experience 1:05:39

3d ago1:05:39

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Hello friends! Brandon DeMaris, president of The Good Wolf Experience, a full-service event company that has just launched their ticketing company, is my guest for episode 1497! We've all seen ticket prices and fees go through the roof over the last 15 years due to a monopoly by TicketMaster/Live Nation. Well, The Good Wolf Experience is here to gi…

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Episode 1496: Tucker Livingston 1:16:55

6d ago1:16:55

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Hello friends! Austin-based singer-songwriter, Tucker Livingston Is my guest for episode 1496! Tucker Just moved back to Austin last year after living in India for 15 years studying South Indian Carnatic Music and he's back on the scene, playing shows and writing songs. We have a great conversation about coming up touring with his dad, legendary Te…

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Episode 1495: CARA 1:15:08

16d ago1:15:08

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Hello friends! Corpus Christi born, L.A. and Austin based pop artist CARA is my guest for episode 1495! Her new album, The Kronicles, out early 2026, finds CARA working through the loss of her brother and mother just a year apart. Her latest single and video, "BLVD" is available now and her next single, "Tears" drops Friday, June 13th. Go to offici…

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Episode 1494: Matt Patterson 1:37:20

18d ago1:37:20

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Hello friends! Austin-based drummer and actor Matt Patterson is my guest for episode 1494! You might know Matt from his many, many bands including Yacht Z (yacht rock tribute), Mock Lobster (B-52's tribute), FAB! (Beatles tribute), Pepperland Players (album tribute), and more. Matt and I have a great conversation about playing together in 1992, act…

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Episode 1493: Los Desechos / Ben Jones Checks In About The Musical Fundraiser For Chris Gage. 1:12:38

20d ago1:12:38

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Hello friends! John Dell, Jacob Rivera, and David Dalton from Austin, psychedelic Cumbia band, Los Desechos are my guests for episode 1493! Their new album, Cumbias Levantamuertos comes out on streaming and vinyl on July 15th and they'll be celebrating with release shows at Hotel Vegas and Antone's Records. Go to losdesechos.com for show dates, mus…

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Episode 1492: Michael Barnes 1:05:39

23d ago1:05:39

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Hello friends! Journalist, author, and Austin treasure, Michael Barnes is my guest for episode 1492! Michael writes a column for the Austin American-Statesman about the city's people, places, and things. He's also written four volumes of "Indelible Austin", a book series that explores the link between old and new Austin. Click HERE to check out the…

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Episode 1491: We Are Blood Bays 1:04:31

25d ago1:04:31

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Hello friends! Chip Keichline and Amy Blackard from Austin-based, psychedelic-Americana-noir band, We Are Blood Bays are my guests for episode 1491! Their latest album, the cinematic Wanderwest is available now wherever you stream or download music. They're celebrating the release of Wanderwest with a free release show here in Austin this Friday, M…

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Episode 1490: Firefall Returns! 1:14:23

28d ago1:14:23

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Hello friends! Jock Bartley from legendary 70's band Firefall returns to the show for episode 1490! Firefall's latest album, Friends And Family 2 is out today on Sunset Blvd. Records. Just like the first Friends And Family, Friends And Family 2, finds the band paying tribute to those relationships, the heady days of the pre-Internet music business,…

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Episode 1489: West Texas Exiles 2025 1:05:49

30d ago1:05:49

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Hello friends! Colin Gilmore and Marco Gutierrez from Austin-based Americana band, West Texas Exiles return to the show for episode 1489! Their new single, "Division" featuring Kelly Willis from their upcoming album 8000 Days (out Sept. 5) is available now wherever you stream or download music. They're playing some shows with Austin rockers Madam R…

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Episode 1488: Nakia & The Never Not Now 1:33:22

1M ago1:33:22

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Hello friends! Austin-based soul artist Nakia returns to the show for episode 1488! Nakia is back with a new band, Nakia & the Never Not Now and a new album, the electronic, Signal. Signal comes out on vinyl on May 30th and he's celebrating with a release show that same night at The Saxon Pub along with an instore at Waterloo Records as well. Go to…

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Episode 1487: Rival Waves 2025 1:23:29

1M ago1:23:29

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Hello friends! Joel De La Garza from Austin alt-rock band with over 1 million plays on Spotify, Rival Waves returns to the show for episode 1487! Rival Waves just released their new single, "New Fear" a song that captures the psychological toll of digital dread in a society teetering on the edge. Go to rivalwaves.com for music, videos, show dates, …

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Episode 1486: Brad Bond 1:02:45

1M ago1:02:45

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Hello friends! Austin poster artist, Brad Bond is my guest for episode 1486! You might have seen Brad's posters, album covers, and design work for Bob Schneider, Restos, Jaimee Harris, Sun Radio, Cosmic Coffee, Bullfrog Botanicals, How Did I Get Here?, Madam Radar, Pat Byrne, and many more. Check out his work at bradbonddesign.com. Brad and I have …

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Episode 1485: Jelly Ellington 1:00:39

1M ago1:00:39

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Hello friends! Ashville, NC born, Austin based musician and songwriter Jelly Ellington is my guest for episode 1485! Jelly just released his latest album, Glow last month. Glow, produced by musician Nick Perri, encapsulates his journey of perseverance, healing, and personal growth after experiencing the loss of his home in a devastating fire. Go to…

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Episode 1484: Madam Radar 2025 1:19:41

1M ago1:19:41

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Hello friends! Austin darlings Madam Radar return to the show for episode 1484! Their new album, the road-inspired, Motel, produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos drops next Friday, May 16 on all streaming services, and they're celebrating with a release show on Saturday, May 17 at Empire Garage here in Austin. Go to madamradar.com for tour date, mus…

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Episode 1483: Livingston 45:50

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Hello friends! Los Angeles-based pop singer-songwriter, with 2.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Livingston is my guest for episode 1483! His latest album, the gorgeous A Hometown Odyssey (The Story Continues) is out now on streaming services, vinyl, and CD via Republic. He's currently on tour in support of A Hometown Odyssey (The Story Conti…

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Episode 1482: Ram Vela & The Easy Targets 1:07:18

2M ago1:07:18

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Hello friends! Ram Vela from Austin-based, power-pop band, Ram Vela & The Easy Targets is my guest for episode 1482! Their new single, "Westerberg" an ode to Replacements' singer, Paul Westerberg, is available now on 7" vinyl and streaming. Find them their music, socials, and more on their Linktree. Ram and I have a great conversation about growing…

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Episode 41 (May 2025): IMLS The Little Agency That Could 1:12:37

2M ago1:12:37

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Aughhhh!!! We knew this was coming, but it still hurts – even more. As part of the chain-saw destruction of much of the US federal government, the Institute for Museum and Library Services has been eliminated to the maximum extend of the law and ordered to reduce services and personnel to the minimum required by law. All budget requests from IMLS a…

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Episode 1481: Secret Monkey Weekend 1:01:12

2M ago1:01:12

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Hello friends! Durham, North Carolina-based family band, Secret Monkey Weekend are my guests for episode 1481! Their second album, the Don Dixon (R.E.M., The Smithereens) produced, Lemon Drop Hammer, comes out on June 6th on vinyl and streaming services. Go to secretmonkeyweekend.com for music, show dates, and more. Jefferson Hart and his step-daug…

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From The Vault - Episode 1200: Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake) 2:05:34

2M ago2:05:34

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Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 1200 with legendary bass player, Rudy Sarzo from Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, Blue Oyster Cult, The Guess Who and many more. This show was originally released on 9/22/2022. Below are my original notes. Hello friends! Legendary bass player, Rudy Sarzo from…

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Episode 1480: Christopher Holt 1:16:39

2M ago1:16:39

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Hello friends! Dallas based, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, Christopher Holt is my guest for episode 1480! Christopher released his last solo album in 2016 and has spent the last 10 years playing guitar for Don Henley, Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs, and is now playing guitar for the Eagles. In that time he wrote and recorded the gorgeo…

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Episode 1479: Chaparelle 59:38

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Hello friends! Indie-pop star, Zella Day, and Indie-rock star, Jesse Woods from Austin-based country band, Chaparelle, are my guests for episode 1479! Their debut album, the gorgeous, Western Pleasure just came out on Friday and is available on all streaming services and vinyl. They're about to hit the road in May through the rest of the year. Go t…

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Episode 1478: Goldpine 1:18:09

2M ago1:18:09

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Hello friends! Benjamin and Kassie Wilson from Nashville-based harmony duo, Goldpine are my guests for episode 1478! They've been dropping singles from their upcoming album, Three, due later this year. Their singles "Alabama Born", "Lean Into The Turns" (feat. Radney Foster), and "Confessions" are all available wherever you stream your music. They'…

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Episode 1477: Roger Blevins Jr. 1:15:42

2M ago1:15:42

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Hello friends! Guitar playing singer-songwriter, Roger Blevins Jr. is my guest for episode 1477! You might know Roger from his long time band Mingo Fishtrap, or his Blevins Guitar Company. Roger is currently recovering and rehabilitating from a three-year bout with tongue cancer that ended with him having to get 80% of his tongue removed last summe…

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Episode 1476: Tony Kamel Returns! 1:08:30

2M ago1:08:30

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Hello friends! Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Tony Kamel returns to the show for episode 1476! His latest album, We're All Gonna Live, produced by Tony and Bruce Robison, drops on Friday 4/18 on Blue Corn Records. He'll be celebrating the release here in Austin on May 16th at The Continental Club. Go to tonykamelmusic.com for show dates, music,…

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Episode 1475: Peter Holsapple Returns! 1:06:17

2M ago1:06:17

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Hello Friends! Legendary artist Peter Holsapple from The dB's, R.E.M., Hootie and the Blowfish, Continental Drifters and more returns to the show for episode 1475! Peter's latest solo album, the rocking The Face of 68 produced by Don Dixon (R.E.M. The Smithereens) comes out on April 18th on Label 51 Recordings. Click HERE for music, tour dates and …

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From The Vault - Episode 800: Live at Cosmic Coffe + Beer Garden w/ Ray Prim, Laurie Gallardo, Noëlle Hampton, and Acey Monaro (5/5/2019) 1:54:55

2M ago1:54:55

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Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 800: Live At Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden with Ray Prim, Laurie Gallardo, Nöelle Hampton and Acey Monaro released on May 7, 2019. Below are my original notes from the show. Hello friends! Welcome to episode 800 recorded live at Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden in Austin,…

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Episode 1474: Taylor Rae 1:02:41

3M ago1:02:41

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Hello friends! Austin based singer-songwriter Taylor Rae is my guest for episode 1474! Taylor's new album, The Void, produced by Grammy winner Eric Krasno drops on April 18th and she's celebrating with a release show on April 23rd at The 04 Center here in Austin. Go to taylorraemusic.com for music, tour dates, and more. Taylor's song "Breezeblocks"…

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Episode 40 (April 2025) March Madness - Info Style 1:08:05

3M ago1:08:05

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With Dave on vacation, Beth & Mike also take a break from the challenges and issues facing the library & information field. Since both are both avid sports fans and since it’s “March Madness” (college basketball’s post-season extravaganza) time, they build on last month’s “information perspective” by taking a look at the entire phenomenon while wea…

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Episode 1473: Ruby Dice Returns! 1:10:38

3M ago1:10:38

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Hello friends! Colorado-born, Austin based bass playing singer-songwriter, Ruby Dice returns to the show for episode 1473! Ruby's been busy writing and recording new music. Her new single, "Tasha" is dropping on April 17th and she'll be celebrating with a release show that same night at Sagebrush here in Austin. Go to rubydice.com for show info, sh…

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From The Vault - Episode 1208: The Smithereens (9/26/2022) 1:07:28

3M ago1:07:28

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Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 1208 with Jim Babjak from legendary power-pop band, The Smithereens. This show was originally released on 9/26/2022. Below are my original notes from the episode. Hello friends! Jim Babjak from legendary power-pop band, The Smithereens is my guest for episode 1208!…

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Episode 1472: Eric Hisaw Band 1:12:26

3M ago1:12:26

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Hello friends! Guitar-slinging singer-songwriter, Eric Hisaw from Eric Hisaw Band is my guest for episode 1472! Their new album, the rocking, Otra Vez is available now on streaming, CD and vinyl on Flak Records. Go to erichisaw.com for music, show dates, and more. We have a great conversation about making Otra Vez with producer Ron Flynt, the magic…

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Episode 1471: The Stayres 1:10:36

3M ago1:10:36

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Hello friends! Mike Nicolai, guitar player and singer of Austin post-punk, power-pop trio, The Stayres is my guest for episode 1471! Their sophomore release, Duplex is available now on vinyl, CD, and streaming on their Bandcamp. Mike and I have a great conversation about about writing Duplex together in the studio, the dangers of "doom scrolling", …

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Episode 1470: Paul Thorn 1:08:34

3M ago1:08:34

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Hello friends! Former boxer turned singer-songwriter, Paul Thorn is my guest for episode 1470! His latest album, the reflective, Life Is Just A Vapor is available now wherever you stream and on vinyl through Thirty Tigers. Paul is currently on tour and will be in Texas in April doing several shows including Sunday, 4/13 at Haute Spot here in Austin…

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Episode 1469: David Ramirez 1:12:24

3M ago1:12:24

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Hello friends! Another SXSW has passed, they've moved some things around for 2026, they're gonna make it two days shorter, everything will overlap, and some people are melting down about it on social media.... I talk about it in the intro. Read the article in the Statesman HERE. Acclaimed, Austin based singer-songwriter, David Ramirez is my guest f…

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Episode 1468: Five Eight with Marc Pilvinsky 59:20

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Hello friends! I hope your SXSW is going well if you're in it. Mike Mantione and Dan Horowitz from legendary Athens, Georgia punk band Five Eight and Marc Pilvinsky, director of "Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight" are my guests for episode 1468! The guys stopped by yesterday while they're in town for SXSW promoting the movie and playing shows. They h…

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Episode 1467: Holy Islands 1:10:08

3M ago1:10:08

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Hello friends! Austin based musician Chris Evans (former drummer of Black Books) playing under the band name, Holy Islands is my guest for episode 1467! Holy Islands debut EP, the dreamy and reflective, "Happier Before", recorded by Taylor Tatsch and mixed by Tim Palmer (U2, Pearl Jam), is available now wherever you stream or download music. Go to …

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From the Vault - Episode 1242: Marty Willson-Piper & Salim Nourallah (1/20/2023) 1:22:39

3M ago1:22:39

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Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 1242 with Marty Wilson-Piper and Salim Nourallah. This show was originally released on 1/20/2023. Below are my original notes from the episode. Legendary guitar player, singer-songwriter, Marty Willson-Piper (The Church, All About Eve) and Dallas based, singer-song…

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Episode 1466: The Delines 52:33

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Hello friends! Amy Boone and Willy Vlautin from Portland based Americana/country/soul band, The Delines, are my guests for episode 1466! Their new album Mr. Luck & Ms. Doom is available now on El Cortez Records wherever you stream or download music. The Delines are about to head out on a two-month U.K. and European tour March 24th - May 17th. Go to…

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Episode 1465: SIMS Foundation CEO Derrick Lesnau, and Board Member Bevis Griffin 1:22:01

4M ago1:22:01

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Hello friends! For the past 30 years, Austin's SIMS Foundation has provided mental health care services to more than 25, 000 members of Austin's music industry (myself included), supporting close to 300,000 sessions of support for the emotional wellbeing of our community. Today, on the eve of Amplify Austin, I am joined by the new C.E.O. of the SIM…

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Episode 39 (March 2025): Looking at the World Through Information-Colored Glasses 1:01:10

4M ago1:01:10

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All three of us are hopelessly biased. We look at the world through “information-colored glasses.” This means that when we engage in any and all aspects of human life – work, play, learning – we can’t help but consider what’s going on from an information perspective. In any situation or in relation to any “person, place, or thing,” we almost uncons…

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Episode 1464: David Houston 1:26:29

4M ago1:26:29

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Hello friends! Austin based, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and multi-band guy, David Houston is my guest for episode 1464! You might know David from The Eggmen (Beatles tribute), Brass In Pocket (Pretenders tribute), Mock Lobster (B-52s tribute), Yacht Z (yacht rock tribute), and so many more. Yacht Z actually plays tomorrow, Saturday, …

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Episode 1463: Tomar and the FCs Return! 1:06:28

4M ago1:06:28

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Hello friends! Tomar Williams and Andy Tenberg from Austin based, soul-funk band Tomar and the FCs return to the show for episode 1463! Tomar and the FCs are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a new album, Soul Searching (out 2/28), and a release show at Antone's here in Austin THIS Friday, February 28th. Go to thefcs.band for music, show info…

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Episode 1462: Paul Oveisi & Kevin Curtin Talk Cannabis! 2:09:33

4M ago2:09:33

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Hello friends! Bullfrog Botanicals owner Paul Oveisi and Austin Chronicle columnist Kevin Curtin (The Austin Chronic) are my guests for episode 1462! We have a great (and very high) conversation about Texas cannabis laws, House Bill 1325, cannabis quality, cannabinoids' effect on anxiety, pain, and depression, weed hangovers, edibles and drinkables…

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Episode 1461: Chris Mosser (Sun Radio, Progress Texas Daily Dispatch) 1:37:20

4M ago1:37:20

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Hello friends! Sun Radio's weekday afternoon drive time host and host of the Progress Texas Daily Dispatch podcast Chris Mosser is my guest for episode 1461! Chris has been a staple on Austin radio for over 30 years. You can find him on weekdays 3-7 pm on Sun Radio 100.1 FM in Austin. He's also become a podcaster with Progress Texas Daily Dispatch …

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Episode 1460: Bill Carter 2025 1:30:20

4M ago1:30:20

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Hello friends! Legendary singer-songwriter Bill Carter returns to the show for episode 1460! Bill has just released a fantastic memoir documenting his amazing life called, "What Coulda Happened, Did!" and it's available HERE. We have a great conversation about what made him write "What Coulda Happened, Did!," looking back on his life and 40 plus ye…

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DeepSeek AI Watch Feb 2025 Episode 38 bonus 12:13

4M ago12:13

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From the Libraries Lead Podcast - February 2025, AI Watch Segment. In this 12 minute video, Dave Lankes explains why DeepSeek is such a big deal. Then, he blows our minds by demonstrating how DeepSeek works and maybe even ... thinks(?) because DeepSeek includes its "chain of thought reasoning and prompting" as it answers questions. Take a look and …

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Episode 1459: Violet Lea 1:20:59

4M ago1:20:59

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Hello friends! Madam Radar and PAACK bass player, Violet Lea is my guest for episode 1459! Violet has just finished her debut solo album, Early Bees and it's slated for release this summer. She just released the first single and video for the song "Early Bees" last week and you can listen to it HERE. We have a great conversation about making Early …

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