The H

By Luke Brawner

Society & Culture Arts Places & Travel

What's The H about?

A podcast about the people and places that make Houston Houston. Hosted by local transplant, Luke Brawner.

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The H episodes:

05.25.2021
Introducing Houston Made
Houston Made is a weekly, business-focused podcast featuring interviews with Houston-based entrepreneurs and business owners that explores the unique challenges and opportunities that come from starting and running all kinds of businesses in Houston, TX.
03.31.2020
Stay Safe, Stay Home, and Stay Houston
The H creator and host Luke Brawner introduces a new series of bonus episodes featuring local artists, small business owners, and organizations who are working to sustain not only themselves, but the rest of us as well in the midst...
03.18.2020
A Heart For Houston, with Dr. Tom Nguyen
In this episode, Dr. Tom Nguyen shares his story of beginning life as a Vietnamese political refugee, traveling all over the United States in pursuit of the highest education and training as a heart surgeon, and eventually making his way...
02.26.2020
Spin-offs, Smokes, and the Return of The H
The H is coming back on March 18th! And with it, four new spin-off series, one of which is previewed here: Houstonymous. Luke also shares the first episode of his Patron-only audio memoir, Smokes, in memory of his lifelong best...
05.08.2019
A New Freedom, with Ruth Steinfeld
In this episode, 85-year old retired Houston hairdresser Ruth Steinfeld shares her life story, beginning in Nazi Germany in 1933, escaping a French concentration camp and eventually finding refuge, peace and her own voice in the United States
05.02.2019
Kentucky Derby & Texas Music
In this bonus episode Houston lifestyle and culture bloggers, Natalie Harms and Anastasia Hansen, return to tell us about all the exciting things happening in Houston in May, on their segment, In The Loop!
03.27.2019
An Unexpected Break
In this bonus episode Luke makes the most of an unexpected interruption to the regular release schedule by sharing the premiere episode of another series he hosts, Thirty Pop!
03.13.2019
Visible Hands, with Bi Nguyen
In this episode, Houston-based mixed martial artist Bi Nguyen shares her unbelievable story of immigrating to the U.S., running away from home, surviving severe trauma, finding healing in competitive fighting and eventually landing on a major network reality tv show.
03.01.2019
Green Beer & Bayou Things
In this bonus episode Luke sits down with husband and wife Caroline & Mark Fontenot to hear about their monthly Houston-centric newsletter, The Bayou City Social Club. Then Houston lifestyle and culture bloggers, Natalie Harms and Anastasia Hansen, return to...
02.27.2019
A Tastemaking Institution, with Eric Sandler
In this episode, Houston native Eric Sandler shares his story of growing up in Sugar Land, his lifelong love of trying new foods, and the journey that led him to become one of the most trusted voices in the Houston...
02.02.2019
Arcade Games, Fried Oreos & Rodeo Wisdom
In this bonus episode our favorite Houston bloggers, Natalie Harms and Anastasia Hansen, return for their monthly segment about all the fun coming up in Houston, In The Loop!
11.29.2018
All The Hot Chocolate
In this bonus episode we have our third installment of Natalie Harms and Anastasia Hansen's new monthly segment about all the fun events coming up in the city of Houston, In The Loop!
11.14.2018
Fully Fashioned, with Claire Drennan
In this episode, Houston transplant Claire Drennan shares her story of growing up in small town East Tennessee, fully immersing herself into Chilean culture, and eventually finding herself as an fashion designer, artist and maker in Houston.
10.31.2018
Unrelenting, with Mair Emenogu
In this episode, Houston born and raised entrepreneur Mair Emenogu shares the story of her relationship to her father, her tremendous drive to achieve her goals, and how she stumbled into a career as a perfumer by simply signing...
10.29.2018
November Fun, New Shows and More Kam Franklin
In this bonus episode we have our second installment of Natalie Harms and Anastasia Hansen's new monthly segment about all the fun events coming up in the city of Houston, In The Loop! We also share the trailer for a...
10.17.2018
Beyond Cool, with Kam Franklin
In this episode, front woman for Houston-born Gulf Coast Soul band The Suffers, Kam Franklin, shares her story of growing up in a couple very different neighborhoods in Houston, finding herself in the middle of the local punk/ska scene in...
10.10.2018
Crowdfunding (and Other Words That Start With "Cr")
In this bonus episode Luke sits down with Houston entrepreneur and innovator Sandy Bledsoe to to hear the latest about his business venture CR Brand.
10.03.2018
Leader of the PAC(K), with Terry Williams, Jr.
In the first episode of Season 3, Houston-native Terry Williams, Jr. shares his story of growing up all over this city, discovering an uncommon interest in sports, and eventually opening up his own gym with a unique format for group...
09.26.2018
Fall Beers & October Fun
In this bonus episode Nick Willard previews the Fall's best Houston beers in our first installment of #BrewstonTX for Season 3. We also have our first update from Natalie and Anastasia of itsnothouitsme.com in their new monthly segment about all...
06.13.2018
Listening & Learning, with Britt Hawthorne
In the Season 2 finale, Houston-based anti-bias, anti-racist educator, and wife of our last guest, Britt Hawthorne, shares her amazing story of growing up in small-town Illinois, learning to embrace and celebrate her blackness in a predominantly white environment, and...
05.30.2018
Rebel, with Shayne Hawthorne
Shayne Hawthorne, the creative director of Houston hybrid gallery and barber shop, CRWN, shares the story of his life growing up in Illinois as the only child of a single mother, discovering a love for art, getting into trouble...
05.16.2018
Why Not?, with Alecia Lawyer
In this episode of The H, Alecia Lawyer, founder of ROCO, shares her story of growing up in a small East Texas town, falling in love with physics, stumbling into an audition at one of the world's most prestigious music...
05.02.2018
The Journeyman, with Thomas Csorba
Houston born and raised singer/songwriter Thomas Csorba tells his story of getting his start in the music industry as a teenager, and the places its led him in the years since.
04.18.2018
Balancing Act, with Matt Toomey
In this episode of The H, Matt Toomey, founder of Boomtown Coffee, shares his story of growing up in Houston, and balancing life as an entrepreneur, husband and father of four.
04.04.2018
The Blue Lotus, with Kevin Durham
Rapper Kevin Durham shares the story of his life growing up in Central Texas as the younger brother to a local rap hero and his own personal journey as an artist. Also on this episode, the return of our segment...
03.28.2018
[ANNOUNCEMENT] Mid-Season Break
A quick word from Luke Brawner before starting the second half of Season 2!
03.14.2018
The Patient Hustler, with Basya Benshushan
In this episode of The H, marketing and social media professional Basya Benshushan shares her story of growing up as one of six kids in the Jewish community of Meyerland in Southwest Houston. Hear about her journey of self-discovery...
02.28.2018
Storyteller, with Hunter Atkins
Sports Reporter Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle shares his story of growing up in a privileged family in New York City, discovering a passion for the art of journalism, struggling through unemployment, running from bulls, and the many adventures...
02.14.2018
Sweet, Sweet Lemonade, with Nammy Sirur & Pavi Dinamani
In this episode of The H, hear the story of Nammy Sirur and Pavi Dinamani, an unlikely pair of misfits from India who found each other here in Houston, became the best of friends, and eventually business partners, starting a...
01.31.2018
Nick Panzarella: 'Pon Artist
What does it look like to learn about, embrace, preserve and share another culture? And why do it? On this episode of The H, Luke visits with Nick Panzarella, founder and CEO of Houston-based Wild South Tea Company about the...
01.25.2018
[FOLLOW UP] Jane Wild
Luke catches up with Jane Wild, owner of Jane & John Dough Bakery and guest from the very first episode of The H, Jane and the Lion!
01.17.2018
Terroir, with Elyse Blechman
Coffee, beer, wine, whisky... Those who know them best know that even their most subtle characteristics are determined by the conditions under which their ingredients grow; the mineral content of the soil, their exposure to sunlight, air quality, etc., or...
01.03.2018
Big Wheel, with George Foreman IV
To what extent is your identity connected to the names you were given when you were born? Imagine growing up the son of a sports legend and bearing his name; the pressure that would come with it, the assumptions people...
08.02.2017
Peaceful Bones, w/ Dr. Sam Axelrad
In this, the final episode of Season 1, Houston native, Dr. Sam Axelrad shares his remarkable story about serving as a surgeon in Vietnam, his unlikely friendship with an enemy soldier, and the book he's written about his life, Peaceful...
07.19.2017
I Hate Green Beans, w/ Lincee Ray
In this episode, Luke talks to author/blogger, Lincee Ray, about growing up in a tiny East Texas town, living and working at Walt Disney World, and eventually being forced to hit the reset button on her life, and moving to...
07.19.2017
[Episode 11] I Hate Green Beans, w/ Lincee Ray
In this episode, Luke talks to author/blogger, Lincee Ray, about growing up in a tiny East Texas town, living and working at Walt Disney World, and eventually being forced to hit the reset button on her life, and moving to...
07.05.2017
Human HQ, w/ Dr. Beatriz Craven
In this episode, Luke talks to Dr. Beatriz Craven, owner of Modern Therapy and Human HQ about the path that led her to a career in psychology, and why she believes everyone could benefit from therapy.
07.05.2017
[Episode 10] Human HQ, w/ Dr. Beatriz Craven
In this episode, Luke talks to Dr. Beatriz Craven, owner of Modern Therapy and Human HQ about the path that led her to a career in psychology, and why she believes everyone could benefit from therapy. Also on this episode, Angela,...
06.21.2017
Low-Fi Pralines, w/ Jason Kerr & Becca Reyenga
In this episode, Luke talks to local chef, Jason Kerr and confectioner, Becca Reyenga about their love for food, for farmers markets, for Houston and for one another.
06.21.2017
[Episode 9] Low-Fi Pralines, w/ Jason Kerr & Becca Reyenga
In this episode, Luke talks to local chef, Jason Kerr and confectioner, Becca Reyenga about their love for food, for farmers markets, for Houston and for one another. Also on this episode, Nathan Williams chats with Jordanian superfan of Houston Cougar...
06.07.2017
Brush Fires & Bomb Shelters, w/ Josh Moore
In this episode, Luke sits down with local musical prodigy, record producer and gifted all-around creator, Josh Moore and hears his story of growing up in a nationally touring band, and eventually getting deeply involved with the Houston rap scene.
06.07.2017
[Episode 8] Brush Fires & Bomb Shelters, w/ Josh Moore
In this episode, Luke sits down with local musical prodigy, record producer and gifted all-around creator, Josh Moore and hears his story of growing up in a nationally touring band, and eventually getting deeply involved with the Houston rap scene. Also...
05.24.2017
Finca Tres Robles, w/ the Garcia-Prats Brothers
In this episode, Luke talks to Mark, Tommy & Dan Garcia-Prats about growing up in a family of 12, and the paths that led each of them to opening Houston's first all organic urban farm, Finca Tres Robles.
05.24.2017
[Episode 7] Finca Tres Robles, w/ the Garcia-Prats Brothers
In this episode, Luke talks to Mark, Tommy & Dan Garcia-Prats about growing up in a family of 12, and the paths that led each of them to opening Houston's first all organic urban farm, Finca Tres Robles. Also on this...
05.10.2017
Light & Darkness, w/ Lanecia Rouse Tinsley
In this episode, Luke sits down with local painter, photographer, writer, thinker, speaker and activist, Lanecia Rouse Tinsley, to hear the story of her life, growing up in South Carolina as a pastor's kid, confronting racial inequality, discovering her love...
05.10.2017
[Episode 6] Light & Darkness, w/ Lanecia Rouse Tinsley
In this episode, Luke sits down with local painter, photographer, writer, thinker, speaker and activist, Lanecia Rouse Tinsley, to hear the story of her life, growing up in South Carolina as a pastor's kid, confronting racial inequality, discovering her love...
04.26.2017
Houston Traffic, w/ Erica Raggett
In this episode, Luke takes a hard look at the dark reality of human trafficking in the city of Houston, and meets a few local folks who are working hard to combat it. Namely, Erica Raggett, the Founder and Executive...
04.26.2017
[Episode 5] Houston Traffic, w/ Erica Raggett
In this episode, Luke takes a hard look at the dark reality of human trafficking in the city of Houston, and meets a few local folks who are working hard to combat it. Namely, Erica Raggett, the Founder and Executive...
04.12.2017
Choosing Whimsy, w/ Steve Wallace
In this episode, Houston entrepreneur and founder of the lifestyle brand Kintigo, Steve Wallace, tells the story of his short-lived college football career, and how an arm injury, and several other setbacks along the way, ultimately led him to where...
04.12.2017
[Episode 4] Choosing Whimsy, w/ Steve Wallace
In this episode, Houston entrepreneur and founder of the lifestyle brand Kintigo, Steve Wallace, tells the story of his short-lived college football career, and how an arm injury, and several other setbacks along the way, ultimately led him to where...

What's The H about?

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The H episodes:

Introducing Houston Made

Stay Safe, Stay Home, and Stay Houston

A Heart For Houston, with Dr. Tom Nguyen

Spin-offs, Smokes, and the Return of The H

A New Freedom, with Ruth Steinfeld

Kentucky Derby & Texas Music

An Unexpected Break

Visible Hands, with Bi Nguyen

Green Beer & Bayou Things

A Tastemaking Institution, with Eric Sandler

Arcade Games, Fried Oreos & Rodeo Wisdom

All The Hot Chocolate

Fully Fashioned, with Claire Drennan

Unrelenting, with Mair Emenogu

November Fun, New Shows and More Kam Franklin

Beyond Cool, with Kam Franklin

Crowdfunding (and Other Words That Start With "Cr")

Leader of the PAC(K), with Terry Williams, Jr.

Fall Beers & October Fun

Listening & Learning, with Britt Hawthorne

Rebel, with Shayne Hawthorne

Why Not?, with Alecia Lawyer

The Journeyman, with Thomas Csorba

Balancing Act, with Matt Toomey

The Blue Lotus, with Kevin Durham

[ANNOUNCEMENT] Mid-Season Break

The Patient Hustler, with Basya Benshushan

Storyteller, with Hunter Atkins

Sweet, Sweet Lemonade, with Nammy Sirur & Pavi Dinamani

Nick Panzarella: 'Pon Artist

[FOLLOW UP] Jane Wild

Terroir, with Elyse Blechman

Big Wheel, with George Foreman IV

Peaceful Bones, w/ Dr. Sam Axelrad

I Hate Green Beans, w/ Lincee Ray

[Episode 11] I Hate Green Beans, w/ Lincee Ray

Human HQ, w/ Dr. Beatriz Craven

[Episode 10] Human HQ, w/ Dr. Beatriz Craven

Low-Fi Pralines, w/ Jason Kerr & Becca Reyenga

[Episode 9] Low-Fi Pralines, w/ Jason Kerr & Becca Reyenga

Brush Fires & Bomb Shelters, w/ Josh Moore

[Episode 8] Brush Fires & Bomb Shelters, w/ Josh Moore

Finca Tres Robles, w/ the Garcia-Prats Brothers

[Episode 7] Finca Tres Robles, w/ the Garcia-Prats Brothers

Light & Darkness, w/ Lanecia Rouse Tinsley

[Episode 6] Light & Darkness, w/ Lanecia Rouse Tinsley

Houston Traffic, w/ Erica Raggett

[Episode 5] Houston Traffic, w/ Erica Raggett

Choosing Whimsy, w/ Steve Wallace

[Episode 4] Choosing Whimsy, w/ Steve Wallace