Trail to Austin

Episode 20 - Christine Albert

Christine Albert joins us to discuss Swansongs, her non-profit that focuses on granting peoples end of life musical wishes. We also talk about her time on the national Board of Trustees of The Recording Academy (GRAMMY Awards) and her online shows with husband Chris Gage Mondays and Fridays. Take the time and find out a little more about this dynamic woman.

More info on shows at http://www.albertandgage.com/

And more info on Swansongs at https://swansongs.org/

Episode 19 - Gary Leff - View from the wing

Travel Blogger and Consultant Gary Leff joins us to talk about the current state of the travel industry. We find out how he escaped the DC area and came to call Austin home. Gary has lots of great tips on travel and credit card/points strategies.

https://viewfromthewing.com/

Episode 18 - Merle Bregante

Musician and Producer Merle Bregante joins us to talk about his history with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Loggins and Messina and Prue Prairie League. He also tells us about touring with the Doors and Jefferson Airplane. Then we find out how Austin became home and his music producing work. Merle is super funny and you will enjoy this.
Check out his site-

http://www.cribworksdigitalaudio.com/

Episode 17- Angelos Angelou

We talk with Austin economist and founder of Angelou Economics, Angelos Angelou about the impact of Coronavirus on our overall Economy, Austin in particular and the path forward. I hope you find this informative

https://angeloueconomics.com/
https://iaccelerator.com/

Episode 16 - Johnny Goudie

We are joined by local musician and podcaster Johnny Goudie. Johnny talks to us about his start in music and some of his musical friends/influencers here in Austin. Next, we talk about how some of his past friendships led to him joining SKYROCKET and listen to his song Everybody’s Got Something. Finally, we talk to him about his podcast, “How did I get here?”, how he got into podcasting and his upcoming 1000^th episode. This has got something for everyone, so Enjoy! 
Check him out at 
http://johnnygoudie.com/

Episode 15 - Scott Fiebig owner of Texas Sausage Company

Scott Fiebig owner of Texas Sausage Company joins us in a timely discussion about the latest meat shortage, price hike news and the demand changes based on the pandemic. We find out how he got into the sausage business and the long-term history of Texas Sausage Company.

texashotsausage.com/

Episode 14 - Chris Gage

This week we speak with Chris Gage about his musical background and his career working with music legend Roy Clark. We also discuss his long running Monday night gig at Don’s Depot and moving it online during the quarantine. Finally, we discuss some of the charity work he and long-time music collaborator/partner Christine Albert are involved with.

http://www.chrisgage.biz/ https://swansongs.org/

 

Episode 13 - Terry Klein

We talk with Terry Klein about his muscial influences, being a musician in a pandemic, his COVID-19 cancelled tour, listen to his song "Sagamore Bridege" and talk about his weekly "Late Live Lunch In The Yard" Wed at 1 pm on Facebook.

https://terrykleinmusic.com/

 

Episode 12 - The Virus that infected our Podcast

Joel and I talk about our "new normal", how daily lives have changed and how local folks are adapting.

Episode 11 - T-Roy Cooks creator Troy Smith

I visit the backyard production studio of Troy Smith, creator of the wildly popular youtube channel T-Roy Cooks. We talk about his path to Austin, his background, general grilling info and the birth and growth of his channel. This is another fun one y’all, check it out and check out his youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6TxZUDQX5bPWQ9e4LdUEAg you’ll be glad you did and Cook Responsibly!