Inside Austin Podcast

Nan Blassingame from the Austin Powwow joins host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about Native American Heritage Month and how putting on a powwow in a city is very different than on the reservation.

Nick Canedo from We Are Blood joins host Brian Fitzgerald again to talk about their upcoming blood drive at Q2 Stadium and the changes in donation regulations for LGBTQ+.

For this edition of Inside Austin Booker from the Mix 94.7 Morning Show sat down with former NFL player and Lifetime Longhorn Derrick Johnson. They talked about Derrick's career with the Chiefs and the work his Defend the Dream Foundation does with schools that was inspired by his mother.

Mary Whitehurst from The Source joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this edition of Inside Austin to discuss the services they offer for women and the reality their reproductive health. They also talk about the mission of The Source to change the face (and voice) of women's healthcare in the state.

Allison Johnson from Pease Park Conservancy joins host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about their upcoming Fall Fitness Festival and the history of Pease Park.

On this episode of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Christine Albert from Swan Songs. She founded the organization to give musical last wishes to those nearing the end of their journey. They discussed how death doesn't have to always be sad or scary and how the power of music can make a big difference in the quality of your time on Earth. Additionally they talked about the upcoming Swan Songs Serenade coming up on October 29th at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin.

Wheelchairs for Warriors Founder and Executive Director Crystal Laramore joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss their mission to give mobility back to those that have served and sacrificed. They also talk about the engineering and cost of wheelchairs and the upcoming car show on Oct. 15th from noon to 4pm at Capital Chevrolet. 

Host Brian Fitzgerald sits down with Benjamin Kramer from KLRU. Benjamin is the VP of Education for Austin PBS and they discussed the different programming options on their multiple platforms. Additionally Benjamin and Brian shared stories on growing up with Public Television and just how big a deal Austin City Limits is in the PBS landscape and for music lovers. They also talked about Hispanic Heritage Month and the programming aimed at the various Latino cultures.

On this edition of Inside Austin Cheryl Powell from the Carlson Law Firm joins host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about the Carlson Cares initiative and how the Carlson Law Firm gives back to the Central Texas area.

Host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Heather Henry from SAFE Alliance to talk about the organization's goal to keep abuse out of the lives of everyone and the Touch a Truck event happening on Sept. 30th at Q2 Stadium.