This is Austin

Monique Karabach is a successful food blogger (at ATX Eats & Treats) and personal chef whose background as a first generation American with an autoimmune diagnosis has informed her love of food, both healthy and indulgent, varied and delicious. At ATX Eats & Treats, Monique shares her original recipes, reviews of restaurants around Austin, as well as posts about travel and wellness. 

We talked about Monique’s childhood in the Dallas area, how she began her career as a food blogger and personal chef, and her favorite spots in Austin to find delicious gluten free food. 

This episode is sponsored by Getaway. Save $15 off an escape to nature with code THISISAUSTIN15 at www.getaway.house.

AUSTIN PLACES

Sway

Flower Child

The Kebab Shop  

Kerbey Lane

(All of these restaurants are currently offering take out and delivery during the COVID-19 Shutdown.) 

Guest, Monique Karabach

Facebook: @atxeatsandtreats

Instagram: @atxeatsandtreats

Web:   atxeatsandtreats.com

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Email: [email protected] 

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Producer, Myrriah Gossett

Instagram: @myrriahgossett

Twitter: @myrriahgossett

Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/

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This is Austin alumni discuss how the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation has impacted their lives and livelihoods, and what you can do to support them and others in our community. 

Featured Guests: 

Jackie Venson, MusicianFacebook: @jackievenson Instagram: @jackievenson Twitter: @jackievenson Web: jackievenson.com Peter Keller, FRINGE SportFacebook: @FringesportInstagram: @fringesport  Twitter: @fringesport Web: fringesport.com Guy Forsyth & Jeska Bailey, MusiciansFacebook: @guyforsythbandInstagram: @guyforsythband & @jeska_bailey_forsythWeb: guyforsyth.com Graham Wilkinson, MusicianFacebook: @GrahamWilkinsonMusicFanPage Instagram: @grahamwilkinsonmusicTwitter: @gwilkinsonmusicWeb: grahamwilkinsonmusic.comYouTube: @undergroundgrahamVanessa Rutkowski, Tigerlily Wellness & AcupunctureFacebook: @tigerlilywellnessacuWeb:   tigerlilyacupuncture.com Kristin Finan, Carrying HopeFacebook: @carryinghopeaustinInstagram: @carryinghopeTwitter: @carryinghopeatxWeb: carryinghope.com Barb Steinberg, Teen Life Coach & Parent CoachFacebook: @barbsteinbergLMSWInstagram: @barb.steinberg.parenting.girlsWeb: barbsteinberg.comYouTube: @BarbSteinbergLMSW Gina Chavez, MusicianFacebook: @ginachavezmusicInstagram: @ginachavezTwitter: @ginachavezWeb: ginachavez.com Host, Adrienne HuebnerEmail: [email protected] Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcastInstagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienneWeb: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com 

Vanessa Rutkowski is a licensed acupuncturist and applied clinical nutritionist who has been practicing in Austin for about 18 years alongside her husband, Douglas Rutkowski. Together, they own Tigerlily Wellness and Acupuncture off S. Lamar.  We spent most of our time talking about various modalities of Chinese and alternative medicine including acupuncture, cupping, and muscle testing. Whether you’re an acupuncture devotee like myself or a total skeptic, I think you’ll find something interesting in this conversation.  **Note that this episode was recorded in mid-February 2020, before Covid-19 became an immediate concern for most of us in the United States. We discuss general advice for wellness during cold and flu season, but this advice does not necessarily prevent or treat Covid-19. The content in this episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.** 

This episode is sponsored by Getaway. Save $15 off an escape to nature with code THISISAUSTIN15 at www.getaway.house.

AUSTIN PLACES

Barton Creek Greenbelt 

Zilker Park 

Picnik

True Food Kitchen 

Guest, Vanessa Rutkowski

Facebook: @tigerlilywellnessacu

Web:   https://tigerlilyacupuncture.com/

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Email: [email protected] 

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Producer, Myrriah Gossett

Instagram: @myrriahgossett

Twitter: @myrriahgossett

Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/

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Julie Oliver is a Democrat Running for US House of Representatives in Texas District 25, which stretches all the way from Austin up to Burleson south of Fort Worth. It’s a heavily gerrymandered district that has not seen a Democrat in office since redistricting in 2012. Julie has a compelling personal story and professional background in healthcare finance, both of which inform her platform and her passions. I walked away from our conversation feeling inspired and optimistic and I hope you will too. 

This episode is sponsored by Getaway. Save $15 off an escape to nature with code THISISAUSTIN15 at www.getaway.house.

AUSTIN PLACES

Alamo Drafthouse 

June’s All Day 

Bufalina 

Fresa’s 

Wanderlust Yoga

Mohawk

Guest, Julie Oliver

Instagram:  @julieolivertx

Facebook:  @JulieForTexas

Twitter:  @julieolivertx

Web:   julieoliver.org

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Email: [email protected] 

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Producer, Myrriah Gossett

Instagram: @myrriahgossett

Twitter: @myrriahgossett

Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/

HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS

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Graham Wilkinson is a soulful singer songwriter and guitar player whose music crosses genres from rock & roll, folk, and country to hip hop, ska, and reggae. He’s played all over the world and collaborated with artists like Hayes Carll, Alejandro Escovedo, and Adrian Quesada. Above all, Graham is a family man and a story teller. We talked about the grief he has experienced since losing his older brother, Aaron, the healing power of laughter, and what it looks like to be a working musician in Austin in 2020.

This episode is sponsored by Marathon Kids. 

AUSTIN PLACES

Barton Springs

Deep Eddy (pool)

Uchi

Botticellis

G&S Lounge

Polvo’s

AUSTIN MUSICIANS

Drew Smith

Gary Clark Jr. 

Black Pumas

Guest, Graham Wilkinson

Instagram: @grahamwilkinsonmusic

Facebook:  @GrahamWilkinsonMusicFanPage

Twitter: @gwilkinsonmusic

Web:  https://www.grahamwilkinsonmusic.com/

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Email: [email protected] 

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Producer, Myrriah Gossett

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Twitter: @myrriahgossett

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HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS

On an iPhone:

1. Open the Podcasts app.
2. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom.
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Barb Steinberg is a tween and teen girl expert, parent coach, teen life coach and speaker on parenting girls. She is also a licensed, masters-level social worker and a certified Teen Life Coach with over 30 years of experience working with teens. Barb shares a huge amount of free parenting advice on her YouTube channel and Facebook page and although it is geared towards parents of teen girls, much of it is applicable to parents or caregivers of kids of all ages and any gender. Tune in to learn more about Barb as well as her area of expertise: teens and the issues that face them today like anxiety, friendship troubles, social media, independence and communication. 

AUSTIN PLACES

Launderette

Jacoby’s

Loro

Matt’s El Rancho

Maudie’s

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Guest, Barb Steinberg

Instagram: @barb.steinberg.parenting.girls

Facebook: @barbsteinbergLMSW

Web: https://www.barbsteinberg.com

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Email: [email protected] 

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Producer, Myrriah Gossett

Instagram: @myrriahgossett

Twitter: @myrriahgossett

Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/

HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS

On an iPhone:

1. Open the Podcasts app.
2. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom.
3. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar.
4. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo.
5. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section.
6. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate.
7. Tap on “Write a Review.”
8. Type your review (it can be short and sweet!) and tap on “Send.”
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This is Austin is back with another Q&A episode with host, Adrienne Huebner, and special guest, friend of the pod, Garrod Huebner. Tune in to hear Adrienne and Garrod answer a variety of listener submitted questions including why they live in Austin, their favorite date spots, the best BBQ and pizza in town, and much more. 

This episode is sponsored by Marathon Kids. Founded in Austin in 1995, Marathon Kids is a nonprofit organization that seeks to get kids active and keep them active for life. To learn more, visit marathonkids.org. 

FAVORITE AUSTIN PIZZA

Home Slice PIzza

Via 313 Pizzeria

Mangieri’s Pizza Cafe

FAVORITE AUSTIN BBQ

Franklin Barbecue

Stiles Switch BBQ

Terry Black’s BBQ

Cooper’s 

Rudy’s

FAVORITE AUSTIN(ISH) DATE SPOTS

Tillie’s at Camp Lucy

The Saxon Pub

WHERE TO FIND US

Host/Producer, Adrienne Huebner

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Special Guest, Garrod Huebner

Twitter: @garrodh

Producer, Myrriah Gossett

Instagram: @myrriahgossett

Twitter: @myrriahgossett

Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/

Music, SWELLS

Web: https://swellstheband.com/

Twitter: @swellstheband

Instagram: @swellstheband

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1

Guy Forsyth is a long time staple in the Austin music scene and a 9-time Austin Music Award winner. He is known for his blues and Americana musical storytelling and has opened and performed with such acts as Ray Charles, Robert Cray, Dr.John, B.B. King, Jimmie Vaughan and Lucinda Williams. If you’ve seen Guy perform (quite possibly at The Saxon Pub or Antone’s), you know he is an incredibly talented musician and performer, but his music was elevated to a whole new level when he joined forces with his lovely wife, Jeska, in 2018. A singer since childhood, Jeska Bailey Forsyth owned a blues club in San Angelo, Texas, named Sealy Flatts where she met Guy for the first time. Tune in to learn more about this talented musical duo, their take on the Austin music scene, and some of their favorite things to do around town. 

AUSTIN PLACES

The Saxon Pub (Documentary Link) 

Cactus Cafe

The Continental Club

Antone’s

Barton Springs

Home Slice Pizza

Magnolia Cafe

El Mercado’s Gospel Brunch 

AUSTIN MUSIC

Jon Dee Graham

BettySoo

Rebecca Loebe  

The South Austin Moonlighters

Guest, Guy Forsyth

Instagram: @guyforsythband

Facebook: @guyforsythband

Web: https://guyforsyth.com

Guest, Jeska Bailey Forsyth

Instagram: @jeska_bailey_forsyth

Facebook: @jeska.forsyth

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Email: [email protected] 

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Producer, Myrriah Gossett

Instagram: @myrriahgossett

Twitter: @myrriahgossett

Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/

Paige Powell is a born and bred Austinite who has transformed from a city girl/Realtor to a small town farmer over the last five years. She is now the chief chicken wrangler at Black Bear Farm and Apiary in Dripping Springs where Paige oversees the care of cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, peacocks, a pack of dogs and about a million-ish honeybees in addition to her 3 very active kids (and her very supportive husband, Corry). 

PAIGE'S PICKS

Barton Springs

Long Center for the Performing Arts 

Kome Sushi

Treaty Oak Distilling (they use the farm’s eggs!) 

Guest, Paige Powell  

Facebook: @blackbearapiary

Instagram:  @blackbearfarm  

Web: https://www.blackbearfarmandapiary.com/

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Email: [email protected] 

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Producer, Myrriah Gossett

Instagram: @myrriahgossett

Twitter: @myrriahgossett

Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/

Music, SWELLS

Web: https://swellstheband.com/

Twitter: @swellstheband

Instagram: @swellstheband

Spotify: SWELLS 

Peter Keller is an entrepreneur and strength enthusiast. He is the founder and CEO of Fringe Sport, a garage gym and functional fitness company. Not only do they make fitness equipment and accessories but they also run one of the only completely free gyms in Texas. Peter and the FringeSport team are an integral part of the fitness and strength training communities in Austin, and have the goal of transforming Austin, Texas into a world renowned and internationally known mecca for physical fitness and physical culture.

Just a quick heads up for listeners this interview does feature specific conversations surrounding weight loss, and dieting, and might be triggering for some folks. 

FAVORITE ENTREPRENEUR RESOURCES:

EO Network Austin

FAVORITE PLACES TO WORK OUT:

Mount Bonnell

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Hill of Life

FAVORITE AUSTIN RESTAURANTS (Gotta Love BBQ and Tacos):

El Chilito

Coopers BBQ

Lamberts BBQ

Leroy and Lewis BBQ

Polvos

WHERE TO FIND US

Guest, Peter Keller 

Facebook: @FringeSport

Instagram:  @fringesport & @petekeller

Twitter:  @fringesport 

Web: https://www.fringesport.com

Host, Adrienne Huebner

Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast

Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com

Producer, Myrriah Gossett

Instagram: @myrriahgossett

Twitter: @myrriahgossett

Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/