Under the Moontower

Austin may still be the live music capital of the world in 2025, but for local artists, affording to live here is another story. Indie rocker Michael Winningham is working to change that. Michael joins the Moontower pod to discuss Junkyard, a new organization providing essential resources for Austin musicians, and his work with Industry ATX to create affordable housing for the city's creative community.

What is really happening behind the scenes to address immigration? What are the challenges, and what’s at stake in creating a fairer immigration system? We connected with Edna Yang, Co-Executive Director of American Gateways, to dig deeper into Texas immigration issues and go beyond the headlines as we approach the November election!

What’s it like entertaining Austinites on the daily? Josh Frank shares the ins and outs of running a famous local drive-in theater and the exciting world of ATX cinema.

Owner of Blue Starlite Drive-In, manager of Eastside Cinema, and author of “Fool the World: The Oral History of a Band Called Pixies,” Josh has had quite the journey - from cold ones with David Lynch to mysterious encounters with ATX film hall-of-famers. He can probably add “world’s coolest dad” to his titles, as well.

Under the Moontower is BACK with a conversation brimming with incredible stories from an ATX movie legend. As they say in the biz… roll the tape!

From Fiji mermaids to two-bodied pigs to Bigfoot artifacts, step right up and explore Austin’s oddities and the stories behind them with Museum of the Weird owners Steve and Veronica Busti!

Austin creatives and creative supporters will wanna dig into this episode, as we take a colorful dive into the world of The Contemporary Austin with Executive Director, Sharon Maidenberg.

Piper Nelson, Executive Director of I Live Here, I Give Here provides listeners with both education and philanthropic encouragement, as we explore the nonprofit community here in Austin!

April ‘La Muerta’ Ritzenthaler regales us with the 411 on Austin roller derby’s past and present. You won’t believe the stories, and you may just decide you need a new sport!

Join us as Tom Gimbel and Courtney Blanton, co-founders of the Hi, How Are You Project share insights on the power of music, creative outlets, & mental health awareness!

Tried to garden and it didn’t work out? Maybe you had the wrong plants? Local horticulturist, Heather Lyle, shares about “global weirding’s” impact on ATX native landscapes, and how anyone here can have a green thumb with a bit of knowledge!

Ever notice those vibrant & creative walls around town?  Leigh Watson of Watson Murals may know a thing or two about it!  Join us as she paints a picture of life as a prominent muralist in Austin!