Kerry O’Shea Gorgone, a lawyer, podcaster, speaker, and writer joins us to chat about the legal aspects of marketing, from using an image to running a contest and everything in between. We also dissect the ins and outs of dark chocolate and imagine what Jolly Ranchers might taste like if they were made of chocolate instead of “fruit.”

For the first episode of 2017, our heavy PR hitters return for another round of discussion and wine. We’re joined by Andy North (Baazarvoice), Dara Quackenbush (PR Newswire), and Jane Kovacs (Planview), who pile into the studio for an episode stuffed to the gills with advice, snark, and some really existential questions. 2017 is already getting deep, man.

Three PR heavy hitters join us today for the very last episode of 2016! Andy North (Baazarvoice), Dara Quackenbush (PR Newswire), and Jane Kovacs (Planview) pile into the INKcast studio for an episode jam-packed with wisdom, laughs, and disparaging comments about the Oxford comma.

We’re joined today by our newest INKers, Kersa Leichner and Sara Lasseter. The dynamic duo discuss their work background and what they bring to INK. In addition, we chat chips and dive into a variety of important topics, such as taco preferences, favorite mugs, and animal combinations. If you’ve ever wondered how a winged cat would look, you don’t want to miss this episode.

We’re joined by Helen Schafer, co-founder of Austin’s own Tiny House Coffee Roasters. Tiny House works directly with farmers in Nicaragua to sell their coffee, which puts more money in the farmers’ pockets. Helen discusses the value of community within a brand, her time in the Peace Corps, and what her perfect cup of coffee and mug look like. You’ll also hear about her majestic kayaking trip through the Central American jungle. It’s guaranteed to leave you on the edge of your seat.

Natalie Mikolich, founder of npm | pr and PRSA Entertainment & Sports Section Chair joins us to give a little inspiration for any entrepreneurs out there. The trio discuss Natalie’s journey in the PR world, from star tennis player at the University of Florida to starting her own business fresh out of graduating from the University of Miami.

This might be the most motivational episode yet. Gilbert Tuhabonye, founder of the Gazelle Foundation, a nonprofit that works to provide clean water to residents of Burundi, joins us to talk about life growing up and the organization's annual Run for the Water. In just 10 years, the foundation has provided more than 60,000 people with clean drinking water.

Put your comfy shoes on, it's time to chat Austin City Limits Music Festival! Our own Cassie Morien, who has written for a number of publications, including the Florida Sun-Sentinel and Indie Shuffle, discusses her favorite acts from Weekend 1 and what she's looking forward to during the second weekend. Hint: it involves one of Texas's favorite singer-songwriters. Tune in to find out just who it is!

Let's welcome former INKer Nikol Moen to the studio! Nikol made the transition from agency to in-house life and now works with CORT Furniture, an INK client. Nikol focuses primarily on the company’s digital and social media efforts. How does life differ when working with one client? What are some of the cool projects she’s worked on? And what's the deal with Lady ATX, an online publication Nikol started herself that showcases a wide variety of women doing wonderful things in our city? It's all here in this episode.

Get uncorked with Brandon Allen, Director of Important Stuff and Slutty Winemaker at SLO Down Wines. Brandon discusses why his brand aims to bring some approachability to the wine industry, what it's like to have his body featured in so many SLO Down ads, and why he puts his phone number on each bottle of the brand's Sexual Chocolate.