Monologue:

• Old Farmers Almanac
• TX Roadside Memorials
• No On The Leaseholds
• RR12 Protester Invite
• Forgiveness and Healing

Guest:

Brandon Sparks is a straight-shooting branch manager at Nautilus Lending in the Austin–Dripping Springs area who makes mortgages make sense. He translates the alphabet soup—non-warrantable condos, land and construction, portfolio loans—into plain talk and practical steps. In this episode, Brandon shares real-world playbooks, the common “gotchas” to dodge, and what actually moves a file from maybe to closed today—plus a few behind-the-scenes stories from the weird corners of lending. No pitches, minimal jargon, useful takeaways you can use before your coffee gets cold.

Stories that deserve to be told! Based in Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis invite you into their world of engaging conversations with guests who bring fresh ideas, humor, and wisdom to the table. They dive into everything from life’s absurdities to community quirks, adding their signature twist of small-town charm and bold candor. Think of them as the funny neighbors with the best stories, the ones who always tell it like it is. With a healthy dose of Hill Country spirit, they explore local gossip and topics that connect us all—proving you don’t need to be famous to be extraordinary; you just need a microphone and the courage to share your voice. Every episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and connection, making this podcast one you won’t want to miss!

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• The Real Estate Pro's at The Mallett Integrity Team. Call-512-627-7018 Serving all of Central Texas since 2003. "Real Estate Done Right"
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. www.southstarbank.com
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room is in the Texas Hill Country just outside Austin, TX. The venue welcomes over 75,000 visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country! events@deepeddyvodka.com
• Jovie Belterra-Nestled within the Belterra community, discover your path to joy and wellness at the exquisite 55+ apartment community.

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Monologue:

• Charlie Kirk
• Hometown Missions

Guest:

Chris Kelker-Newlan is the Operations Manager at Hometown Missions in Dripping Springs, where he has served since May 2022 as the organization’s first full-time employee. After nearly three decades in technology support with a global financial firm, and twenty years as a Dripping Springs resident, he now oversees the nonprofit’s “Home in a Month” program and broader operations. His work goes beyond building houses—he emphasizes preparing families for long-term success through financial counseling and making sure taxes, upkeep, and responsibilities won’t become a burden. Chris coordinates volunteers, church and business partners, and fundraising efforts to expand Hometown Missions’ impact, though like most nonprofits, resources and capacity can be limiting. Under his leadership, the organization continues to grow, focusing not only on replacing and repairing homes for neighbors in need but also on ensuring those homes remain sustainable for the families who receive them.

Stories that deserve to be told! Based in Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis invite you into their world of engaging conversations with guests who bring fresh ideas, humor, and wisdom to the table. They dive into everything from life’s absurdities to community quirks, adding their signature twist of small-town charm and bold candor. Think of them as the funny neighbors with the best stories, the ones who always tell it like it is. With a healthy dose of Hill Country spirit, they explore local gossip and topics that connect us all—proving you don’t need to be famous to be extraordinary; you just need a microphone and the courage to share your voice. Every episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and connection, making this podcast one you won’t want to miss!

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Support the show

SPONSORS:

• The Real Estate Pro's at The Mallett Integrity Team. Call-512-627-7018 Serving all of Central Texas since 2003. "Real Estate Done Right"
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. www.southstarbank.com
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room is in the Texas Hill Country just outside Austin, TX. The venue welcomes over 75,000 visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country! events@deepeddyvodka.com
• Jovie Belterra-Nestled within the Belterra community, discover your path to joy and wellness at the exquisite 55+ apartment community.

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Monologue:

• Austin Logo Flub
• DSE Shreds
• The Tavern is Haunted
• Trash Robots

Jim Scarpulla spent 34 years in the cockpit, logging over 26,000 flight hours across seven different aircraft while flying all over the world. Despite his fear of heights, he embraced aviation at 27, thanks to his father’s encouragement, and turned it into a dream career that never followed him home. Now retired, Jim fills his days with bike rides, motorcycles, hobby cars, and adventures made possible by his flight career.

Stories that deserve to be told! Based in Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis invite you into their world of engaging conversations with guests who bring fresh ideas, humor, and wisdom to the table. They dive into everything from life’s absurdities to community quirks, adding their signature twist of small-town charm and bold candor. Think of them as the funny neighbors with the best stories, the ones who always tell it like it is. With a healthy dose of Hill Country spirit, they explore local gossip and topics that connect us all—proving you don’t need to be famous to be extraordinary; you just need a microphone and the courage to share your voice. Every episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and connection, making this podcast one you won’t want to miss!

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Support the show

SPONSORS:

• The Real Estate Pro's at The Mallett Integrity Team. Call-512-627-7018 Serving all of Central Texas since 2003. "Real Estate Done Right"
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. www.southstarbank.com
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room is in the Texas Hill Country just outside Austin, TX. The venue welcomes over 75,000 visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country! events@deepeddyvodka.com
• Jovie Belterra-Nestled within the Belterra community, discover your path to joy and wellness at the exquisite 55+ apartment community.

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Monologue:

• Hays County Roads Meetings
• Snake Wranglers Are Hiring
• De Minimus Tariff Rule Ends
• No Land For You
• Local News and Luby's

Guest:

Pastor Candice joined New Life Lutheran in May 2021 as Spiritual Director. A former computer engineer, she followed her calling into ministry, earning her degree at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2016 and completing Lutheran studies through Luther Seminary. She has served at Triumphant Love (intern), Shepherd of the Hills (Family Ministry), and Immanuel, Pflugerville (transition pastor), and was previously a guest preacher at New Life. Beyond the church, Candice volunteers with Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) and advocates with Texas Impact. She loves running, science fiction—especially time-travel movies—and enjoys life with her husband of 23 years and their three children.

Based in Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis invite you into their world of engaging conversations with guests who bring fresh ideas, humor, and wisdom to the table. They dive into everything from life’s absurdities to community quirks, adding their signature twist of small-town charm and bold candor. Think of them as the funny neighbors with the best stories, the ones who always tell it like it is. With a healthy dose of Hill Country spirit, they explore local gossip and topics that connect us all—proving you don’t need to be famous to be extraordinary; you just need a microphone and the courage to share your voice. Every episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and connection, making this podcast one you won’t want to miss!

Send us a text

Support the show

SPONSORS:

• The Real Estate Pro's at The Mallett Integrity Team. Call-512-627-7018 Serving all of Central Texas since 2003. "Real Estate Done Right"
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. www.southstarbank.com
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room is in the Texas Hill Country just outside Austin, TX. The venue welcomes over 75,000 visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country! events@deepeddyvodka.com
• Jovie Belterra-Nestled within the Belterra community, discover your path to joy and wellness at the exquisite 55+ apartment community.

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Monologue:

• Old Austin
• Cheap Realtors
• UT VS. Ohio State
• 9-9-9 Challenge

Guest:

Founded in 2002, Lakota Water Company has become a go-to name in rainwater harvesting and water treatment across the U.S. Known for smart design and reliable service, Lakota serves both homes and businesses nationwide. CEO and founder Alan Rossing—a proud member of the Lakota Sioux tribe—brings 40+ years of water expertise, from nuclear plants to bottled water systems. A published authority on ultrapure water and sustainable living, Alan leads Lakota’s sales, installations, and service while sharing his knowledge at rainwater industry events nationwide.

Based in Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis invite you into their world of engaging conversations with guests who bring fresh ideas, humor, and wisdom to the table. They dive into everything from life’s absurdities to community quirks, adding their signature twist of small-town charm and bold candor. Think of them as the funny neighbors with the best stories, the ones who always tell it like it is. With a healthy dose of Hill Country spirit, they explore local gossip and topics that connect us all—proving you don’t need to be famous to be extraordinary; you just need a microphone and the courage to share your voice. Every episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and connection, making this podcast one you won’t want to miss!

Send us a text

Support the show

SPONSORS:

• The Real Estate Pro's at The Mallett Integrity Team. Call-512-627-7018 Serving all of Central Texas since 2003. "Real Estate Done Right"
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. www.southstarbank.com
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room is in the Texas Hill Country just outside Austin, TX. The venue welcomes over 75,000 visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country! events@deepeddyvodka.com
• Jovie Belterra-Nestled within the Belterra community, discover your path to joy and wellness at the exquisite 55+ apartment community.

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Monologue:

• Schumann Resonance
• AOL Is No More
• Junk and SPAM
• Adult Sized Pacifiers Get Us In Trouble
• Death Of The Newspaper?

Guest:

John Garrett is the founder and CEO of Community Impact Newspapers, a hyperlocal news publishing company he launched in 2005 with his wife, Jennifer, out of their home in Pflugerville, Texas. A former Austin Business Journal advertising director, Garrett saw a void in community-focused journalism and created a model centered on mailing free, advertiser-supported newspapers directly to residents. Since then, he has grown Community Impact into a respected, award-winning media company spanning dozens of Texas markets, known for its deep coverage of local government, schools, business, and development, while remaining fiercely independent and committed to keeping citizens informed and engaged in their communities.

Based in Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis invite you into their world of engaging conversations with guests who bring fresh ideas, humor, and wisdom to the table. They dive into everything from life’s absurdities to community quirks, adding their signature twist of small-town charm and bold candor. Think of them as the funny neighbors with the best stories, the ones who always tell it like it is. With a healthy dose of Hill Country spirit, they explore local gossip and topics that connect us all—proving you don’t need to be famous to be extraordinary; you just need a microphone and the courage to share your voice. Every episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and connection, making this podcast one you won’t want to miss!

Send us a text

Support the show

SPONSORS:

• The Real Estate Pro's at The Mallett Integrity Team. Call-512-627-7018 Serving all of Central Texas since 2003. "Real Estate Done Right"
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. www.southstarbank.com
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room is in the Texas Hill Country just outside Austin, TX. The venue welcomes over 75,000 visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country! events@deepeddyvodka.com
• Jovie Belterra-Nestled within the Belterra community, discover your path to joy and wellness at the exquisite 55+ apartment community.

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Monologue:

• Sexy or Not?
• Breast Milk Ice Cream
• $25K Checks for Flood Victims
• Gerrymandering or Just Leading?
• Paralympics History and Facts

Guests:

At just 15, Izzy Crew is making history as Dripping Springs High School’s first wheelchair athlete and a record-breaking competitor on the track. A national record holder in the U17 1500m and 5000m, she’s medaled at state, earned bronze at USA Track & Field Nationals, and raced internationally against Paralympians—all while being an honor student, singer-songwriter, and seasoned multi-sport athlete with a 2nd-degree black belt. Whether she’s dominating in competition, writing music, or charming animals (and beating her brothers at arm wrestling), Izzy is proving there’s no limit to what she can achieve.

Saúl Mendoza is a legendary Mexican wheelchair racer who competed in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. He earned six Paralympic medals, multiple marathon titles, and made history by winning gold in the 1500m wheelchair demonstration event at the 2000 Olympics. Known for his speed, resilience, and decades-long career from Seoul 1988 to London 2012, Mendoza is celebrated as one of Mexico’s most accomplished Paralympic athletes.

Based in Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis invite you into their world of engaging conversations with guests who bring fresh ideas, humor, and wisdom to the table. They dive into everything from life’s absurdities to community quirks, adding their signature twist of small-town charm and bold candor. Think of them as the funny neighbors with the best stories, the ones who always tell it like it is. With a healthy dose of Hill Country spirit, they explore local gossip and topics that connect us all—proving you don’t need to be famous to be extraordinary; you just need a microphone and the courage to share your voice. Every episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and connection, making this podcast one you won’t want to miss!

Send us a text

Support the show

SPONSORS:

• The Real Estate Pro's at The Mallett Integrity Team. Call-512-627-7018 Serving all of Central Texas since 2003. "Real Estate Done Right"
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. www.southstarbank.com
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room is in the Texas Hill Country just outside Austin, TX. The venue welcomes over 75,000 visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country! events@deepeddyvodka.com
• Jovie Belterra-Nestled within the Belterra community, discover your path to joy and wellness at the exquisite 55+ apartment community.

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Monologue:

• Steve and Michelle Have Great Genes
• Airplane Yucks
• Presidential Physical Fitness Test Is Back
• Trapped Water

Guest:

Kristen Currie, a California native with a big heart, is the morning meteorologist at KXAN in Austin. She’s known for tackling Texas’s wild weather with equal parts science and sass, all while keeping her viewers calm and informed. Off air, Kristen loves good wine, snapping pictures with fans, and soaking up everything the Hill Country has to offer. She’s the kind of meteorologist who makes even a 7‑day forecast feel fun.

Based in Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis invite you into their world of engaging conversations with guests who bring fresh ideas, humor, and wisdom to the table. They dive into everything from life’s absurdities to community quirks, adding their signature twist of small-town charm and bold candor. Think of them as the funny neighbors with the best stories, the ones who always tell it like it is. With a healthy dose of Hill Country spirit, they explore local gossip and topics that connect us all—proving you don’t need to be famous to be extraordinary; you just need a microphone and the courage to share your voice. Every episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and connection, making this podcast one you won’t want to miss! New episodes weekly!

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Support the show

SPONSORS:

• The Real Estate Pro's at The Mallett Integrity Team. Call-512-627-7018 Serving all of Central Texas since 2003. "Real Estate Done Right"
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. www.southstarbank.com
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room is in the Texas Hill Country just outside Austin, TX. The venue welcomes over 75,000 visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country! events@deepeddyvodka.com
• Jovie Belterra-Nestled within the Belterra community, discover your path to joy and wellness at the exquisite 55+ apartment community.

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