Inside Austin Podcast

Founder of Service Dogs Inc Sheri Soltes joins the show to talk about the Mighty Texas Dog Walk on November 13th from 9am to 1pm at Camp Mabry and the work she does getting dogs free of charge to those who need them.

The Austin Symphony is putting on a couple of shows this weekend. On Friday and Saturday (Oct 21st and 22nd) they are celebrating German composers with the Oktoberfest of Sound and on Sunday (Oct 23rd) the Halloween for Kids event happens at 3pm. Guest Violinist Elisabeth Kufferath was on Inside Austin to talk about the Oktoberfest of Sound show.

Sammy's House is a charity that helps the medically fragile with the many needs and gaps in care that aren't available through traditional sources. Amber Stovall who is the Developmental Director came on Inside Austin to discuss that and more.

We are joined by Julia Biest who is the Programs and Events Manager of the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas and by Connolly Lees who is a parent of a child with Down Syndrome and a member of their board to discuss a different side of things for Down Syndrome Awareness Month. 

Chive Charities Executive Director Brian Mercedes joined Inside Austin to discuss the unique approach they have to the charity model and how they coexist with the entertainment website Chive. 

Peter Bay, Conductor of the Austin Symphony joins us to talk about the upcoming 2022-23 season, ASO's Master Series, the BATS program, and the cultural impact of having a symphony orchestra in a city like Austin.

Jayne Whisnant from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention joined the show to discuss the up coming Out of Darkness Walk and September being Suicide Prevention Month and the new dial 988 system for mental health crises.

Eugene Edwards with Goodwill Central Texas joins Inside Austin to discuss the organization's Workforce Advancement efforts, including services available to communities in need to help break the cycle of poverty and empower people through education, career training, and work.

The Prism film festival is Austin’s oldest film festival and it’s coming up August 24th through the 28th in person and online August 29th through September 5th.  aGLIFF Artistic Director, Bears Rebecca Fonte, talks about the festival, its mission and other events throughout the year.

Major Lewis Reckline, Area Commander for The Salvation Army Austin joins Inside Austin to discuss the annual Day of Giving. Listen as Major Reckline describes the success of The Salvation Army’s family shelters and the impact your gift can have. Donate at doingmostgood.org/2022.