I was lucky enough to sit down for a chat with Amanda Dugan, the morning traffic reporter for KXAN News (Austin’s NBC affiliate)! She has several years of experience in both journalistic and media-based roles, and she also has a very humble, giving approach to being an on-camera personality. Follow @mandydugan on Twitter and catch her on the KXAN morning news! Also, drive safely. I’m pretty sure she’d want me to tell you to drive safely.

Ethan is an aspiring writer and animator, and he’s also done some standup comedy. Our chat delves into finding “success” in one’s 20s, overcoming everyday anxieties, and figuring out how to make creative pursuits feel more attainable. You can follow @EthanMarler on Twitter and you can also see him in Hand Off The Mic (a short documentary by Tyler Eaton – former podcast guest – about the anxieties and ambitions of those who choose to do standup comedy).

Jill is a dedicated John Goodman enthusiast who enjoys mix CDs, playing devil’s advocate in just about any scenario, and being cooler than everyone. Follow @alphajustakid on Twitter!

This is a chat about complex topics like store-bought rotisserie chickens & hot cocoa. It's also about some trivial stuff like "what you’re expected to do in your 20s versus what you actually want to do." Tyler is great, and you should all get to know him. If you don’t have his home address, just follow @TylerEaton1 on Twitter!

I was lucky enough to sit down with the writer (Bradley Jackson) and director (Andrew Disney) of the 2015 comedy 'Balls Out' (When we recorded this interview, the film was titled 'Intramural'). We talked about movies, television, writing, and the creative process in general. Andrew and Bradley are funny, industry-savvy people. Follow @andrewdisney and @BradleyJackson on Twitter! The movie didn't get a wide release, but it features some amazing SNL cast members, including Kate McKinnon, Jay Pharoah, and Beck Bennett

Most podcasts don't start with poetry readings in someone's living room, but this one does.

Check out Lauren’s writing (http://larsthevagabond.wordpress.com/) and visit her vintage site Broke Philosophers (http://www.brokephilosophers.com/)! This episode is a fun chat she & I recorded a while back about creativity, spirituality, and other things that are really easy to summarize in two hours.

Andrea is a talented photographer, a lover of sweets, and a terrific human being. This was a fun chat about careers, relationships, college, and growing up in different versions of the same small town. Check out Andrea's work at http://www.andreahunterphotography.com/

This episode features the wonderful Maggie Maye! She’s a terrific Austin-based comedian who has performed all over the country. You should follow her on Twitter (@Maggiemayehaha) and google her 2015 Conan appearance immediately. Maggie was kind enough to sit down and chat with me about everything from $0.99 peanut butter to killer robots. Enjoy!

Few people are as wonderful, hilarious, and artistically talented as Raquel. This is a delightful chat from start to finish.