Inside Austin Podcast

Austin Wildlife Rescue needs a new intake center. Jules Maron and host Brian Fitzgerald talk about the short time Austin Wildlife Rescue has to find and move into a new intake facility. They also talked about how the early summer is their busiest time of the year and the work being done out in Elgin at their rehabilitation center.

Technology Expert Geoff Tudor and Rocket Scientist Leon Vanstone from The Space Workforce Incubator For Texas join host Brian Fitzgerald on this edition of Inside Austin. They discuss how Texas is the hub the space industry and SWIFT's Ecosystem Space which is monthly meetings group for those who work and for those who want to work in the field.

Maestro Peter Bay from the Austin Symphony and Teri Smart from Forefront Networks join host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about the upcoming Star Spangled Fest 4th of July celebration happening on July 3rd and 4th.

You can hear the Austin Symphony's performance along with the fireworks celebration on Majic 95.5 on July 4th . Additionally Austin's 95.9 Texas Country's Eric Raines will be a part of the July 3rd concert at Moody Center and Juliet from Majic will be the emcee for festivities at Vic Mathias Shores on the 4th.

Regular guest Nick Canedo from We Are Blood joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this segment of Inside Austin to talk about how in the summer they see a 20% loss of donations. We also talked about their need for platelet donations and how when you hear Nick on the show it's time to schedule your appointment to donate. Make sure to check out the Battle of the Badges challenge and their event at Q2 Stadium on WeAreBlood.org.

Frequent guest Piper Stege Nelson joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this week's Inside Austin. They discuss the 2025 Impact Report from the March 5th and 6th Amplify Austin and WilCo Days and how Central Texans donated over $9million. Piper and Brian also talked about the ongoing work I Live Here, I Give Here does and how recent cuts have impacted them and the charities they work with regularly.

Jamie Herlich and Dave Steakley from the Zach Theatre are on this week's Inside Austin with Brian Fitzgerald. They discuss the some of the upcoming performances and the changes the theatre is going through. The three of them also talked about the opportunities that the Zach offers to actors and others who want to work in the theatre through putting on performances and teaching/learning programs.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Mary Brown from the Austin Animal Center for this episode of Inside Austin. They discuss the Center's work with stray animals in the Central Texas area and how they are facing a severe overcrowding situation. Mary also told us about the free microchipping they offer and ways the public can help.

For this edition of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Lauren Hawkins from Metamorphosis Dance to talk about how ballet is an under appreciated art form and how it combines traditional steps with contemporary themes. Their Ballet Under the Stars performances are happening May 30th and 31st at Zilker Hillside Theatre.

Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland from the ATX TV Festival join host Brian Fitzgerald on today's show to discuss season 14 of the ATX TV Festival happening May 29th through June 1st. They also talked about their love of the medium and how after 14 years the festival has become one of the biggest celebrations of the art of television in the world.

Chase Musslewhite and Grant Wood from Media for Texas are on this edition of Inside Austin with host Brian Fitzgerald. They discuss the upcoming vote in the Texas House on SB 22 and how it could revitalize the film industry here in the state through tax incentives for film makers to shoot their movies right here in Texas.