Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs Podcast

Guest:

Haley Hunt, owner of Haus of Jayne in Dripping Springs, joins us for a conversation about entrepreneurship, the evolving hemp and CBD industry, and what happens when government regulations threaten to turn your business upside down. With Texas cracking down on hemp-derived THC products, Haley shares the challenges of navigating an industry where the rules can change faster than you can update your inventory. We talk about the realities of running a small business, the controversy surrounding these products, and what the future may hold for entrepreneurs caught in the middle. Because apparently, running a business wasn't stressful enough without the Texas Legislature getting involved!

Monologue:

• Early Voting No-No's
• Praise For Kind People
• Tesla Rocket Toy Car
• Travis County Drink Sales
• Batteries In Your Backyard
• Cychlorphine?  What? 

Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It’s like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody’s afraid to speak their mind. You’ll laugh, you’ll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. They're not building an echo chamber. They're building a table. Big difference.

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• The Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis. You deserve the best agents in town!
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! 
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. 
• Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.
• Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!
• Mallett and Michelle Podcast Website

Guest:

Geoffrey Tahuahua is a Dripping Springs City Council member, public policy professional, and candidate for Hays County Judge. From tackling explosive growth and infrastructure challenges to navigating the sometimes messy world of local politics, Geoffrey has a front-row seat to the issues shaping our community. We get personal about his West Texas roots, family life, and what drives him to take on an even bigger political challenge. With three boys at home and a countywide campaign underway, we have to ask: Does this guy ever sleep?

Monologue:

• SHRED DAY! Tell Your Friends
• Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation Candidates
• American Dream Still Realistic?
• East Austin Dispute And Consequences Of Being Rude
• Hey Chat...Read My Palm

Every week from Dripping Springs, Texas, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis sit down with fascinating guests-from entrepreneurs and musicians to elected officials, authors, and community leaders-for conversations that are funny, authentic, and full of stories worth sharing. They dive into everything from life's absurdities to community quirks, adding their signature blend 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 happenings and universal 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 delivers laughter, insight, and genuine connection. 
New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories!

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

• The Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis. You deserve the best agents in town!
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! 
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. 
• Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.
• Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!
• Mallett and Michelle Podcast Website

Guest:

Kirsta Melton is running as an Independent for Hays County Criminal District Attorney, and she comes to the race after spending her career inside the courtroom. She’s prosecuted everything from domestic violence and child abuse to sexual assault, capital murder and human trafficking. Fighting trafficking is also a family affair - Kirsta, her mom and sisters helped found what became Truckers Against Trafficking, and she now leads the Institute to Combat Trafficking. She’s spent her career taking on hard things and today we’re going to find out what keeps her doing it.

Monologue:

• Tune to our Youtube channel for our full monologue this week! 
• Early Voting Begins! 

Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It’s like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody’s afraid to speak their mind. You’ll laugh, you’ll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. They're not building an echo chamber. They're building a table. Big difference.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

• The Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis. You deserve the best agents in town!
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! 
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. 
• Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.
• Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!
• Mallett and Michelle Podcast Website

Guest:

Dr. Matt Evans is what happens when one career and one hobby just aren’t enough. He’s a Texas A&M–trained equine veterinarian practicing outside Austin, a stand-up comedian performing around Central Texas and beyond, a writer, and because apparently he still had free time, an oil painter. He’s been married for more than 25 years and has two daughters, all of whom he freely admits are better than he deserves. By day he handles thousand-pound patients who can kick him, and by night he gets onstage in front of audiences who can be just as brutal.

Monologue:

• Remembering Jacob Graner
• New World Champion Is An American! 
• UBER Moves Closer At ATX
• Linkedin Is Now Full Of Scammers
• Orphan Negatives-What? 
• AI Food Pictures Are Unsettling

Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It’s like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody’s afraid to speak their mind. You’ll laugh, you’ll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. They're not building an echo chamber. They're building a table. Big difference.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

• The Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis. You deserve the best agents in town!
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! 
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. 
• Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.
• Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!
• Mallett and Michelle Podcast Website

Guest:

Brock Stamps is a Christian pastor, church planter, and founder of Stone Oaks Church, a new local church focused on biblical teaching, authentic relationships, and building strong community connections (Wildwood Elementary Campus). He calls Dripping Springs home with his wife, Stephanie, and their three children. At the heart of his work is a desire to create a church where people can grow in faith, find real community, and feel genuinely known.

Monologue:

• Taco Deli Is COMING!
• Boots, Barrels, and Heroes Is Postponed
• Church Is Cool Again
• The Boring Company Hyperloop
• October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Border Wall Facts- Don't Buy The BS

Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It’s like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody’s afraid to speak their mind. You’ll laugh, you’ll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. They're not building an echo chamber. They're building a table. Big difference.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

• The Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis. You deserve the best agents in town!
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! 
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. 
• Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.
• Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!
• Mallett and Michelle Podcast Website

Guest:

B.H. Galvan is the Flotilla Commander of the Austin U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and has served with the organization since 2013, which is pretty impressive considering Austin is still very much landlocked. His professional background spans technology, operations, security, executive protection and private investigation, so he’s basically made a career out of noticing things the rest of us miss. A native of Falfurrias, Texas, the heart of everything he does is service, preparedness and leaving the world a little better than he found it.

Monologue:

• Coast Guard History
• Super El Nino
• Secrets of The Grand Canyon
• Old Fitzhugh TRZ Project

Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It’s like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody’s afraid to speak their mind. You’ll laugh, you’ll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. They're not building an echo chamber. They're building a table. Big difference.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

• The Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis. You deserve the best agents in town!
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! 
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. 
• Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.
• Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!
• Mallett and Michelle Podcast Website

Monologue:

• September 11th, 2001 Remembered
• Divide Or Unite! You Decide! 
• Open Heart Surgery And What We Know
• Thank you Dripping Springs! 

Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It’s like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody’s afraid to speak their mind. You’ll laugh, you’ll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. They're not building an echo chamber. They're building a table. Big difference.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

• The Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis. You deserve the best agents in town!
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! 
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. 
• Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.
• Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!
• Mallett and Michelle Podcast Website

Guests:

Life is mostly a series of unplanned events, interrupted by brief moments when we fool ourselves into thinking we’re in control. Steve shares his recent diagnosis of a heart defect requiring open-heart surgery and the lessons he’s learning along the way. Family and friends are what matter most, yet they’re often the easiest things to take for granted. Sometimes it takes an unexpected, mandatory slowdown to pull us out of the day-to-day grind and remind us what really matters. Life will throw curves at all of us. The real test is how we respond when things get gritty, uncertain, and hard.

Every week from Dripping Springs, Texas, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis sit down with fascinating guests-from entrepreneurs and musicians to elected officials, authors, and community leaders-for conversations that are funny, authentic, and full of stories worth sharing. They dive into everything from life's absurdities to community quirks, adding their signature blend 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 happenings and universal 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 delivers laughter, insight, and genuine connection. 
New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

• The Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis. You deserve the best agents in town!
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! 
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. 
• Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.
• Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!
• Mallett and Michelle Podcast Website

Guests:

Amanda and Hector Bustillos are the owners of Wild Birds Unlimited of Dripping Springs, where they've turned a passion for nature into one of the Hill Country's favorite local businesses. Born and raised in Dripping Springs, Amanda grew up feeding birds with her family, while Hector, a former teacher, brings his love of education to helping customers create thriving backyard habitats. Together, they've built a business that's as much about conservation and community as it is bird feeders and seed. Their family-owned store has earned a reputation for exceptional customer service, expert advice, and a commitment to protecting songbirds and connecting people with nature. Whether they're helping first-time birdwatchers identify a backyard visitor or educating the community about bird conservation, Amanda and Hector have become trusted ambassadors for the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country. 

Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It’s like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody’s afraid to speak their mind. You’ll laugh, you’ll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. They're not building an echo chamber. They're building a table. Big difference.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

• The Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis. You deserve the best agents in town!
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! 
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. 
• Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.
• Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!
• Mallett and Michelle Podcast Website

Guest:

Jessica Dupuy has one of the toughest jobs in Texas—someone has to eat the barbecue, sip the bourbon, judge the wine, and travel the world looking for unforgettable experiences. As one of Texas' most respected food, wine, spirits, and travel writers, she's authored cookbooks including The Salt Lick Cookbook, Uchi: The Cookbook, and Jack Allen's Kitchen, while telling the stories behind the chefs, winemakers, distillers, and destinations that define Texas. If it's worth eating, drinking, or visiting, chances are Jessica's already been there—and she's here to tell us where we should go next.

Monologue:

• Michelin Star Restaurants in TX
• UIL Heat Rules Start August 1st
• Old Person Smells (Not Steve)
• Can You Spreadsheet Your Way To Love? 

Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It’s like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody’s afraid to speak their mind. You’ll laugh, you’ll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. They're not building an echo chamber. They're building a table. Big difference.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

• The Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis. You deserve the best agents in town!
• SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! 
• The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. 
• Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.
• Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!
• Mallett and Michelle Podcast Website