We sat down with Rep. Maxwell Frost at the Texas Tribune Festival to talk food, music, and the issues young people care about most — from housing to civic engagement.
He opens up about authenticity in politics, youth disconnection, and why culture shapes how people show up.
A fast, fun conversation with the first Gen Z member of Congress — plus rapid-fire picks on tacos, travel, and Texas favorites.

We caught up with director Chris Hartwell and actor Harry Shum Jr. at the Austin Film Festival to chat about their powerful movie Do No Harm.

We catch up with Steve Binder, showrunner and executive producer for "NCIS," and David North, co-showrunner and executive producer for "NCIS: Origins at the Austin Film Festival to learn about where the universe is headed!

In this episode, Dom sits down with Tim Nordwind, bassist and co-founder of OK Go, the Grammy-winning band famous for their groundbreaking, wildly inventive music videos — from treadmills to zero gravity.

Tim opens up about the band’s creative evolution, what it takes to sustain a 25-year career in an ever-changing industry, and how OK Go turned curiosity into a signature art form. He shares stories from their early Chicago days to the making of their new 2025 album, reflecting on collaboration, independence, and the surprising lessons behind their viral success.

🎧 Topics include:

• How OK Go turned music videos into performance art

• The creative balance between sound and spectacle

• The 11-year gap before their newest album

• Collaboration, curiosity, and staying inspired after 20+ years

Whether you’re an artist, a creative, or someone chasing longevity in your craft — this episode is a masterclass in evolution, imagination, and resilience.

From viral fame to soulful authenticity — Lamont Landers has lived both sides of the music dream. Hailing from Decatur, Alabama, Lamont first broke through when a video of him performing Ray Charles’ “Hit the Road Jack” exploded online. That moment landed him on America’s Got Talent and set him on a path that’s been anything but ordinary.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How music became his outlet during a challenging upbringing

• What really happens after viral success

• The tension between covers, commercial appeal, and creative truth

• Life lessons from rejection, reinvention, and rediscovery

• And what’s next for him as he reintroduces himself to the world through original music

Whether you’re a musician, creator, or just someone chasing purpose, this conversation with Lamont Landers will leave you inspired to stay soulful — and stay real.

🎧 Listen now and follow @LamontLandersOfficial for more.

Join us as we sit down with Paul McDonald, the raspy-voiced folk-rock storyteller who’s made a triumphant return with So Long to the Dark Side, released July 11, 2025. From his indie-rock beginnings and American Idol breakthrough to a soulful resurgence with The Mourning Doves, Paul opens up about burnout, rediscovery, and finding community on the stage. We’ll dive into his healing process through music, explore the raw, live-to-tape spirit of the new album, and get the inside scoop on his upcoming tour—including stops at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, Denver's Cervantes, and more. Tune in for a journey through dark nights and hopeful dawns, guided by one of Americana’s most authentic voices.

Kyle Hollingsworth—keyboardist for The String Cheese Incident and genre-hopping solo artist—joins us to talk about blending jazz, funk, electronica, and bluegrass into a sound that’s entirely his own. He shares stories from nearly three decades with SCI, his love of analog gear, and what fuels his creativity both on and off stage.
Plus, Kyle gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming solo album All We Are, releasing August 1st—a vibrant mix of introspective songwriting and danceable grooves.

🎹 Topics include:

• Joining SCI and evolving with the jam band scene

• His writing process and go-to keyboard setup

• Why improvisation is more than just music

• How brewing beer and outdoor adventures inspire new songs

• Behind the scenes of his new record

🎵 Pre-save All We Are now and catch Kyle on tour this summer!

We sit down with Patrick Terry, co-founder of P. Terry’s Burger Stand, the retro-inspired fast food chain known for its clean ingredients, iconic design, and standout employee culture.

Patrick shares the origin story of P. Terry’s—from the first 527-sq-ft location in Austin to 35+ locations across Texas. We dig into what makes the brand different, how they’ve stayed true to their values, and why expanding doesn’t mean compromising.

Whether you’re a burger fanatic, a budding entrepreneur, or just love a good underdog story, this one’s for you.

In this flavorful episode, we’re joined by Mando Rayo, a trailblazing taco journalist and cultural advocate who’s redefining how we think—and talk—about food. As the author of The Tacos of Texas, host of the Tacos of Texas podcast, and co-creator of United Tacos of America, Mando is on a mission to document the voices and stories behind Texas’s diverse taco traditions.

We explore:

• How Mando turned tacos into a storytelling platform

• The cultural responsibility of food journalism

• Why he says “tacos taste better when you know the story”

• What he’s learned traveling the taco trail across Texas

• His go to style of tacos

This isn’t just about tacos—it’s about identity, community, and the power of sharing our stories through food.

Get ready for a Bravo-fueled rollercoaster! In this special episode, Dom sits down with Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam — the beloved hosts of the award-winning Watch What Crappens podcast — to chat about their Mounting Hysteria tour, the latest scandals shaking up the Bravo-verse, and how they built a pop culture empire with over 3 million monthly listeners. From topping the iTunes charts to winning the 2024 iHeartPodcast Award for Best Pop Culture Podcast, Ben and Ronnie are unstoppable. Tune in for hilarious hot takes, insider gossip, and a backstage pass to the Crappens phenomenon. Bravo fans, this one’s for you!