The Daily Texan Audio

A series of positive COVID tests, a Kansas sweep, an unprecedented winter storm — this season of Texas men’s basketball has had its share of ups and downs. In this special episode of Texan Overtime, sports staffers Carter Yates, Stephen Wagner, Nathan Han and Matthew Boncosky discuss how events on and off the court have affected this season, head coach Shaka Smart’s odds at a contract renewal and the team’s postseason potential. Produced by Carly Rose, Austin Cheatham and Mikayla Mondragon. Special thanks to the Daily Texan sports department. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

In recent years, Austin’s hip hop scene has gained more national attention than ever before. But does Austin have a recognizable sound yet? More importantly, does it need one? This episode of Bevo Beats explores those questions with local artists: Magna Carda, Whookilledkenny, Teeta, Flizoshi, Tribe Mafia and Mike Melinoe.

Steve Sarkisian’s previous stint as head football coach at USC ended abruptly due to difficult personal circumstances. Now, he’s focused on football and thinks he can deliver results for the Longhorns. In this episode, we dive into Coach Sark’s past and explore what his future at Texas might hold.

Produced and edited by Carly Rose. Made in collaboration with Carter Yates.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

On the same day that controversial head football coach Tom Herman was unexpectedly fired, Texas Athletics announced his replacement: offensive coordinator at Alabama, Steve Sarkisian. Who is Coach Sark, and what might he bring to Texas football that Tom Herman could not? Here’s what we know about the latest addition to Longhorn Nation.

Produced and edited by Carly Rose. Made in collaboration with Carter Yates.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

In a new series from The Daily Texan Audio, we'll explore how UT students have affected the music scene in the live music capital of the world.

In this episode, we'll speak to some of Austin's own hip hop artists and discover what makes their rising music scene unique.

Produced by Addie Costello. Music courtesy of Mike Melinoe, Fat Tony and Lend Me Your Ear.

The Daily Texan Audio reporters talk to three people who have experienced homelessness in the Austin-Travis County area. Produced by Aurora Berry, Annabella Chamoun-Ko, Carly Rose, and Laura Morales. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Janis Joplin rose to fame in Austin singing blues music created by black musicians. This episode explores the role Joplin’s race played in her career that took off before UT was even truly desegregated. We also talk to R&B singer Mélat and hip hop duo Tribe Mafia about their experiences building careers as black musicians in present day Austin.

Produced by Addie Costello, Arjun Hegde, Jackie Ibarra, Will LeHardy, and Anna Kay Reeves. Music by Tribe Mafia, Hall Johnson, and Blue Dot Sessions.

Janis Joplin played many of the same Austin venues that current longhorns hoping to build a music careers frequent today. However, Joplin quickly out grew Austin and took off for California. In this episode we explore whether or not enough has changed since 1962 that musicians can garner Joplin level fame from Texas.

Produced by Addie Costello, Arjun Hegde, Jackie Ibarra, Will LeHardy, and Anna Kay Reeves. Music by Lainey Gonzales, Quiet Light, Tribe Mafia, Briscoe and Blue Dot Sessions.

Unable to play in ensembles or attend in-person lessons, the pandemic has entirely changed the way students in the Butler School of Music learn, perform and connect with other musicians. Music majors and professors explain what’s different about this semester and the ways they have had to adapt. Produced by Carly Rose. Music by students featured in the episode.

As students begin sharing their beliefs on hot 2020 topics such as the global pandemic and the Black Lives Matter Movement, some students are finding that it’s more important to stay true to their values than maintain some friendships. Produced by Mikayla Mondragon. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.