Trail to Austin

Episode 30 - Adios MoFo a 2020 recap.

Joel and I have a recap of 2020. We first go through the major changes due to the pandemic and how people and businesses have had to rethink the way they interact with the public. Next, we recap the amazing guests we have been able to talk to over the last year and how much fun we have had talking to them. This last year has been has been fun for us and hopefully anyone who listens. If you are enjoying this podcast please recommend to a friend!

Episode 29 - Patrick Scott Armstrong

Joel and I speak with Patrick Scott Armstrong host of The Lone Star Plate Podcast. We get to know about Patrick’s background in the restaurant industry and his association with Texas Real Food. Next, we explore his time doing the Camino de Santiago and all of our mutually love of Spain and the food. We wrap it up with a fun discussion of podcasting and some cool guests. This one is fun and free-wheeling so share with a friend.  

 

The Lone Stare Plate Podcast - TexasRealFood

 

 

Episode 28 - Susan Kimball - President of Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce

We speak with the President of the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce, Susan Kimball about that “Little Town West of Weird”. We discuss their amazing growth, the plans to deal with the influx, and the events and happenings that keep this a great place to call home. You can check out what’s going on at the links below. Please share with a fried.

http://drippingspringstx.org

Dripping Springs, TX Community Calendar

Episode 27 - Shannon Sedwick

Joel and I get the chance to sit down and speak with a local Austin legend, Shannon Sedwick co-founder of Esther’s Follies and to our surprise owner of The Tavern and formerly Liberty Lunch. We talk about the founding and fun notables who have been a part of the troupe, owning a live comedy venue in the middle of a pandemic and the effects of Austin’s Prop A in the upcoming election on downtown businesses. If you are a fan of Esther’s or just Austin lore listen and share with a friend.

https://www.esthersfollies.com/

https://www.patreon.com/Esthersfollies

https://www.tavernaustin.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/EsthersFolliesAustin

 

Episode 26 -Eric Silverstein

We speak with Eric Silverstein the founder of popular local Austin restaurant The Peached Tortilla. Eric tells us how he switched into the restaurant business, their rapid growth and their pivot during pandemic. We also discuss some of the challenges facing the restaurant industry, what might have been done better and their path forward. This is super interesting so give it a listen and share with a friend. Check out his book and restaurant links below.

Book - The Peached Tortilla: Modern Asian Comfort Food from Tokyo to Texas
https://amzn.to/3nFFBQP

The Peached Tortilla
https://thepeachedtortilla.com/

Bar Peached
https://barpeached.com/

Episode 25 - Dave Murray

We talk with local real estate agent Dave Murray how he wound up doing real estate and about the appeal of the Austin market. We also discuss the relocation market and Austin area ranch market. This should be interesting to anyone who is curious about the market and what is driving it.

Check out Dave’s listings at:

https://dmtx.com/

https://texasland.com/

 

Episode 24 - Bill Schoening

We talk with Bill Schoening the voice of the San Antonio Spurs and formerly the Texas Longhorns. We discuss how he began his career in broadcasting, various stops along the way and how he wound up with the Spurs. We also talk with Bill about his side passion, his music. You can listen to Bill call games at WOAI 1200 in San Antonio or I Heart Radio, and you can find his music at www.youtube.com/channel/UClRnBxvvh8I2tzYOR_3b-UQ

Episode 23 - Christian Remde

Local filmmaker Christian Remde joins us to talk about his new docuseries ReOpen exploring the local restaurant scene and their reaction to the pandemic. We also talk about his Hulu series Basic vs. Baller, explore how he combined his interest in food, travel and film into a career and then find out how he brought that to Austin. Christian is a great guest so listen and share with a friend!

https://reopendoc.com/

 

Episode 22 - Dan Garrison

We speak to Dan Garrison the creator of Garrison Brothers is the first legal whiskey distillery in Texas. We find about how he got into whiskey making and learn about their award-winning Cowboy Bourbon and making bourbon in the Texas heat. Finally, we talk about being a small business employer in a Pandemic and their “RED Fridays”. Give it a listen and share with a friend!

https://www.garrisonbros.com/

Episode 21 - Willy T. Ribbs

We speak with the Legendary Willy T. Ribbs about the documentary of his ground breaking racing career Uppity, the people who believed in him, his historic run at Indy and his thoughts about NASCAR then and now. We also found out what brought him to Texas and why he loves the Central Texas area. This is a great one!
If you haven’t done it yet check out Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs story at chassy.com or on NetFlix.
https://www.officialwillytribbs.com/