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Wright Here Right Now, Discover Austin Minnesota 's PodcastWright Here Right Now S1 E103 Discover Austin and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guests this week are Jason Sehon, Austin Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director and Mark Bliese of the Austin Enhancement Group. We talk about the Highwater Music and Movie Series coming to Bandshell Park.Then I visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the Arbor Day celebration that will be taking place at the Nature Center this Saturday.Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, suggestions, and c...2025-05-0932 minWright Here Right Now, Discover Austin Minnesota 's PodcastWright Here Right Now S1 E61 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area ArtsWhat do Austin Parks, Bird Flu, the music of CCR and Chicago, and Broadway all have in common? These are the subjects we get into in this episode.First I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable at Discover Austin. As many of you know, bringing in tourists to Austin, whether it is individuals, families, or groups, is what Discover Austin is focused on. The job is a bit easier because Austin has some incredible facilities that groups, organizations, and teams are looking for to hold their events. Many of those amenities are overseen by the Austin Parks, Recreation, an...2025-01-3148 min
Helping Healthcare ScaleDr. Jamie Parks' Audiology Empire: Charting the Path to Success in Healthcare Entrepreneurship through Marketing, Partnerships, and Real EstateHave you ever found yourself at a career crossroads, unsure which path to take? Dr. Jamie Parks, CEO of American Hearing and Audiology, joins us to narrate her journey from an uncertain undergrad to a business maven, operating 20 clinics across several states. Our conversation dives into the moments that shaped her audiology career, from her initial steps in clinical work to the leap into sales, and circling back to her true passion in private practice. Alongside this, Dr. Parks unveils the transformative impact marketing and a relentless pursuit of independence had on her growth, proving that a mix of vision...2024-03-0634 min
Midseason FormCBB TimeCBB is upon us and our resident Dr. Parks is here to tell us all about it. None of this matters.2023-11-0137 min
The Austin Police Association PodcastDefunded: Parks PoliceIn 1968 the City of Austin's park and recreation department hired the first park ranger. By 1970 there were 10 park rangers patrolling all of the park areas in the city. In 1985 these 10 park rangers were commissioned as peace officers creating the Austin Park Police. In 2008 the Austin Park Police officers were absorbed by the Austin Police Department as part of the Austin Public Safety and Emergency Management merger with APD. The Parks patrol remained a unit of APD until they were dissolved in 2021 as a result of defunding measures. The 36 officers assigned to patrol the 19,069 acres of parkland were sent to...2023-09-1334 min
Austin Bar Association Podcast NetworkDiscussion with Ciara Parks, First Female and African American General Counsel of Texas Board of Law Examiners and Immediate Past President of the Austin Black Lawyers Association
In the next episode of the Council of Firsts, Amanda Arriaga, first Latina president of the Austin Bar, talks to Ciara Parks, first female and African American general counsel of the Texas Board of Law Examiners and immediate past president of the Austin Black Lawyers Association. To join, donate, or get information about upcoming events, please visit https://www.austinblacklawyers.com/
2023-08-0126 min
Young InfluentialsTexas Time With Austin Parks FoundationFor the last few years, the outdoors has become an extension of our homes even more. What many don’t know is how our community parks stay clean, events come together and why they partner with festivals. In this episode, we hear from the CEO of Austin Parks Foundation, Colin Wallis, as he shares how the foundation gives back to the community and how its partnership with Austin City Limits Music Festival came about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-1921 min
The Austin Common Radio HourWhat's Going On With Zilker Park?In November, the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department released a draft of the Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan. The plan has received mixed reviews, with community orgs coming out both for and against the plan. But what's actually in the plan?
In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury breaks it all down for ya!
Guests include Robin Rather (Zilker Neighborhood Association), Karen Blizzard (Zilker Collective Impact Working Group), Jonathan Ogren (Siglo Group), Joy Casnovsky (Austin Parks Foundation), & Michael Cannatti (Barton Springs Conservancy).2022-12-2257 min
...with Brian Austin Green podcastEpisode 98: "Therapy with Brian Austin Green"Brian talks the benefits of going to therapy and the benefits of going to theme parks.2022-08-241h 07
The SDSU Basketball PodcastThe SDSU Basketball Podcast Episode 7: Clint ParksAustin Tarke and Paul Garrison interview a legend in the SDSU community, Clint Parks. Parks is a trainer who has coached the likes of Kawhi Leonard, Jamaal Franklin, and Jalen McDaniels. He gives an outsider's perspective to the program and hits on the SDSU culture. After the interview, Austin and Paul discuss the breaking news of Chad Baker-Mazara departing from the SDSU program.
1:00-27:45: Clint Parks Interview
27:45 - 37:30: Discussion of Clint Parks Interview
37:30- 49:00: Analysis on Chad Baker-Mazara departing 2022-06-3048 min
The JP Money Podcast6. The Road Less Traveled with Austin ParksThanks for listening to The JP Money Podcast. In this episode, we hear from guest Austin Parks, my little brother, and follow his journey from college into the adult world of working. His story is fascinating and filled with ups and downs - and the constant theme of his success is simply being himself and using his unique skills of communication and relationships to catapult his career earnings.
Follow him on Twitter: @ParkSwish3
Twitter: @TheJPMoneyShow
Referenced Material: Create Forever Teammates by Pat Touhey
https://www.amazon.com/Create-Forever-Teammates-Connections-Relationships-ebook/dp/B09N6...2022-06-2932 min
The Connected ConsumerESX 2022 - Parks Associates RecapIn this episode, hosts Chris White and Rosey Sera are joined by Parks Associates' Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO, and Jennifer Kent, Vice President of research and talk about their experience and participation at ESX2022.About Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates:Jennifer manages the research department and Parks Associates' process for producing high-quality, relevant, and meaningful research. Jennifer also leads and advises on syndicated and custom research projects across all connected consumer verticals and guides questionnaire development for Parks Associates’ extensive consumer analytics survey program. Jennifer is a certified focus group moderator, with training fro...2022-06-2328 min
The Connected ConsumerISC West 2022 Recap with Parks Associates ResearchIn this episode, hosts Chris White and Rosey Sera are joined by Parks Associates' Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO, and Ashton Gambrell, Strategic Account Manager, Events & Marketing Services to chat about their experience and participation at ISC West 2022.About Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates:As President, Elizabeth supports all teams within Parks Associates, a woman- and family-owned market research and consulting firm. She oversees research topics and coverage areas for the company and directs the integrated strategic communications plan for Parks Associates, including advertising, public relations, and...2022-05-1625 min
Austin ParksCastS3E3 Parks In Perspective: A Conversation with Javier Wallace from Black Austin ToursWelcome back to the Austin ParksCast! Our guest for today’s episode is Javier Wallace. Javier is a native Austinite with deep roots in Central Texas. His family has been here since the early 1830s - that’s almost 200 years of stories and lived experiences!He completed his Doctorate in Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin in 2019 and is the founder of Black Austin Tours. He is also the co-founder of AfroLatinx Travel and Black Packas. He’s been featured on ESPN’s Longhorn Network, Travel + Leisure magazine, the Travel Channel, received the highest reviews for “bes...2022-04-261h 09Midseason FormSticky SituationsWe give a quick preview of the NBA playoffs and talk about the Braves' first week of action. We also call in one of our biggest sponsors, Greg "The G-man" Latham, and get his thoughts on Truist Park's shortcomings.2022-04-1546 min
The Austin Meyer PodcastJames Honeyborne & Sophie Todd on Producing Netflix’s Our Great National Parks | Ep. 051Our Great National Parks is a beautiful five-part Netflix documentary series that invites viewers to experience nature in the world's most iconic national parks. Today on the podcast, my guests are executive producer James Honeyborne and series producer Sophie Todd. James Honeyborne is the creative director of Freeborne Media, having previously worked as an executive producer at the BBC Natural History Unit where he oversaw some 35 films, including Blue Planet II. Sophie Todd works on everything from high-end natural history films, to science and observational documentary, most recently writing, directing and series producing on Netflix’s Formula 1: Drive To Survive.2022-04-1348 minAustin ParksCastS3E2 Zilker Vision Plan: An Inside Look at the Future of Austin's Most Popular Park (Part 2)The Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan is a community-driven planning process to establish a guiding framework for the restoration and future development of Zilker Metropolitan Park. It is the first comprehensive planning initiative to encompass the park’s 350 acres and associated facilities. In this episode, we'll be hosting our second conversation about the planning process, now focusing on the plan concepts that have been created through the process thus far. We will hear from Greg Montes, Program Manager for PARD Planning, Claire Hempel and Kurt Culbertson, Principals from Design Workshop who are working with the Austin Parks and...2022-04-0931 minMidseason FormThe Big League Boys (with Mr. Kyle Bailey)Baseball season is finally here and we have all of your bases covered. Get it?....Because of baseball?? None of this matters.2022-04-0748 minMidseason FormSlapgateAfter previewing the Final Four, we get into the bigger real-world issue that needs to be addressed. Was the Will Smith slap real?? Let us know your thoughts. BUT...none of this matters.2022-03-3055 minMidseason FormFarewell, Matty IceOn this very special Wednesday edition, we catch you up on all the March Madness madness and also bid adieu to an absolute Atlanta legend. But still, none of this matters.2022-03-2453 minMidseason FormBracket Talk with College Basketball Insider James HensonFreddie Freeman is done-zo as a Brave but we don't care* because it's time for some March Madness. We break down every region of the bracket and call in our college basketball insider, Mr. James Henson. None of this matters. *We actually care immensely2022-03-151h 28The Connected ConsumerKBIS 2022 Recap - Parks Associates ResearchIn this episode, hosts Chris White and Rosey Sera are joined by Parks Associates' Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO, and Jennifer Kent, Vice President of research and talk about their experience and participation at KBIS 2022.About Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates:Jennifer manages the research department and Parks Associates' process for producing high-quality, relevant, and meaningful research. Jennifer also leads and advises on syndicated and custom research projects across all connected consumer verticals and guides questionnaire development for Parks Associates’ extensive consumer analytics survey program. Jennifer is a certified focus group moderator, wit...2022-03-1435 minMidseason FormRIP Middie :(We sadly bring you all some very tragic news, pick some champs for Champ Week, and talk about the latest way the Falcons have Falcon'd. None of this matters (except for Middie).2022-03-091h 12Midseason FormLil' Grab Bag Part IIWe touch on a couple different things going on in sports and also introduce you to the newest member of the Midseason Form family. But honestly, none of this matters.2022-02-2545 minAustin ParksCastS3E1 Reflections of You: A Conversation with Zilker Eagle Mural Artists Ian Ingram & Becky WittscheWelcome to Season 3 of the Austin ParksCast! We’re excited to bring you stories of park champions, host some tough but important conversations, and give you an inside look at Austin’s parks system. From the whole team at Austin Parks Foundation, we’re really grateful for your support. Thanks for tuning in!Seasons 1 and 2 of the ParksCast are available on your favorite podcast platforms! There are 26 episodes available now, and you can always listen to each episode and read the show notes at parkscast.org.As you may know, Austin Parks Foundation is in the pr...2022-02-2342 minMidseason FormJackie 'SodeWe put a bow on the NFL season, give a State of the Union address for college basketball, and hear from a few very special guests. Truly, none of this matters.2022-02-1850 minMidseason Form'Sode XLI for Super Bowl LVIIt's Super Bowl Week so we touch on all the major topics surrounding the game like continental breakfasts and league relegation. We also talk about a couple of other things too sort of. None of this matters.2022-02-1140 minMidseason FormThis Is (the) 40(th episode of our podcast)First of all, we'd like to thank everyone for allowing us to reach our 40th 'sode. Couldn't have been done without each and every one of you.After a week off, we catch you up on the NFL Playoffs, talk some drama in the NFL, break down the beef between some SEC football coaches, and share our favorite winter Olympic sports. 2022-02-0449 minMidseason FormA 'Sode for the FansIn this very special episode, we decided to let the voices of some of our biggest supporters be heard. Take a listen as we call some listeners (with zero warning) to talk shop and just life in general. I think we can all agree that none of this matters. *On the advice of counsel, we deemed the conversation about certain college football coaches to be acceptable. Please keep in mind these were very hypothetical situations and nothing (seriously NOTHING) should be taken seriously on this podcast.*2022-01-211h 03The Connected ConsumerCES 2022 Analyst Wrap-up with Parks Associates Research TeamIn this episode, host Chris White reflects on CES 2022 with Parks Associates' Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Kristen Hanich, Director of Research, and Paul Erickson, Director of Research.About Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates:Jennifer manages the research department and Parks Associates' process for producing high-quality, relevant, and meaningful research. Jennifer also leads and advises on syndicated and custom research projects across all connected consumer verticals and guides questionnaire development for Parks Associates’ extensive consumer analytics survey program. Jennifer is a certified focus group moderator, with training fr...2022-01-2050 minMidseason Form:(None of this matters. :(*We didn't get any of the NFL playoff seeds confused so don't worry about fact checking us*2022-01-1448 minMidseason FormNatty PieceWe break down the rematch between the Crimson Tide and the DAAAAWGS, talk about the latest drama with Antonio Brown, and of course make some sure-fire NFL picks. PLEASE NOTE: None of this matters.2022-01-0756 minMidseason FormAuld Lang SyneIt may be the middle of the holidays, but we still have to bring you some content. We talk lots of football, including the upcoming CFP Semifinals. With 2022 right around the corner, we also reveal some of our resolutions. However, none of this matters.2021-12-3047 minMidseason FormBowl ManiaI don't feel like writing a description. None of this matters.2021-12-1539 minAustin ParksCastS2E18 Zilker Vision Plan: An Inside Look at the Future of Austin's Most Popular Park (Part 1)The Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan is a community-driven planning process to establish a guiding framework for the restoration and future development of Zilker Metropolitan Park. It is the first comprehensive planning initiative to encompass the park’s 350 acres and associated facilities. In today's episode, we host the first of 3 conversations about the planning process of Austin’s oldest Metropolitan Park. We initially focus on the background, community engagement process, and how all Austinites can get involved. We will hear from Ricardo Soliz, the Division Manager for PARD Planning, Greg Montes, Program Manager for PARD Planning, and Clair...2021-12-1444 minMidseason FormChamp WeekAfter a week off, we are back and it's big time football time baby! Enjoy a triple-stacked version of recap/pre-cap as we discuss all the major championship games this weekend. We also present two segments, one classic and one newbie. You do NOT want to miss this. Also, now more than ever....none of this matters.2021-12-0352 minAustin ParksCastS2E17 Giving Tuesday 2021: A Conversation with Alyssa Clark from YNPN AustinWith Giving Tuesday happening on November 30th, we thought it would be a great time to talk with the President of YNPN Austin, Alyssa Clark! Grant spoke with Alyssa about young donors and trends they’re seeing in the way people give their time, money, and expertise in Austin, TX.We talk about the networking and professional development opportunities that YNPN offers to young non-profit professionals. Alyssa also gives some advice on how anyone can engage with local organizations that are doing work that speaks to them. You can learn more about YNPN’s mission and programs at y...2021-11-3026 minMidseason FormFeast WeekIt's the week before Thanksgiving and you know what that means. It's Feast Week and we're here feasting. Enjoy some recap/pre-cap and some other random nonsense. As always, none of this matters.2021-11-1941 minMidseason FormLil' Grab BagA little late for trick-or-treating, but get ready to fill your grab bag. We've got a little bit of everything this week. It's important to remember that none of this matters.2021-11-1251 minMidseason FormWORLD CHAMPS BABYJust like we were predicting all season long, the Braves are world champions!! What a time to be alive.2021-11-0537 minAustin ParksCastS2E16 Día de los Muertos: A Conversation with Laura Esparza from the Austin Parks and Recreation DepartmentDid you know the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is also responsible for some of our historic cemeteries, museums and cultural centers? In today’s episode, Kathleen talks with Laura Esparza, the Division Manager of the Museums and Cultural Programs Division for PARD.Laura will tell us about some colorful history, details about important events around town, and a few ways we can stay engaged with our historic cemeteries and cultural programs year round.Don't forget to check out parkscast.org for the latest announcements and show notes! Music & transitions provided by Hon...2021-10-3135 minMidseason FormTriple Thirty PieceWe're coming at you live from 30A on the 30th of October for our 30th episode. That's a triple thirty piece. Topics include: recap/pre-cap, World Series action, Tyler Matzek's huge set, PETA being PETA, and some big time college soccer news. None of this matters.2021-10-3037 minMidseason FormRoot Root Root for The Bravos (Special Guest: Joey Whitlock)We have sports guru Joey Whitlock on to talk hardball and a little pigskin. Listen to find out if he'd rather see a Dawgs natty or a Braves World Championship. As always, none of this matters.2021-10-2251 minAustin ParksCastS2E15 Stay Golden: Conversations with Two of APF's Golden Shovel Award WinnersIn today's episode, you’ll hear interviews with two of our Golden Shovel award winners: Chuck Foster (Park Adopter at Springwoods Park) and Andrea Harrington (Friends of Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt). Each year, these awards are given to people and organizations that have made a big impact on Austin’s parks. We recognize our winners at Party for the Parks, our biggest fundraising event of the year. Be sure to check out parkscast.org for more information and important announcements!Music & transitions provided by Honey Son. Check out his music on Spotify and YouTube!The Aust...2021-10-1440 minMidseason FormNice Try, Hackers!After overcoming a cyberattack of our audio file, this 'sode is a survivor. The hackers were successful in hacking the final 10 or so seconds, however. Topics include:-Recap/Pre-cap (don't forget to send us $3)-Is Tennessee better than Alabama now?-Hawks/NBA preview-Braves did a thing2021-10-1449 minMidseason FormIs It Fraud or Defraud?More recap/pre-cap, MLB Postseason talk, and insurance fraud (or defraud?).2021-10-0850 minMidseason Form2021 MLB Season Award ShowWe start with a little recap/pre-cap of our football picks then give our nominees for some very real and some not so real MLB awards. Please remember that none of this matters.2021-10-0151 minMidseason FormQuarter Century MarkFootball, golf, baseball, basketball. Any questions?2021-09-2453 minMidseason FormF-S-EwListen to find out who's pressing the panic button, who's old, and who we picked in our gentlemen's agreement this week.2021-09-1742 minMidseason FormJordan Episode (But It's Football)We introduce some new sponsors and also make some gentleman's bets for the football season. Listen to find out the stakes!2021-09-1125 minAustin ParksCastS2E14 Premiere Parknership: A Conversation with C3 Presents COO Emmett BeliveauIn today’s episode, Austin Parks Foundation’s CEO Colin Wallis talks with Emmett Beliveau, the Chief Operating Officer of C3 Presents. In case you didn’t know, C3 creates, markets and produces live experiences, concerts, and events across the globe. This includes world-renowned music festivals like Austin’s own ACL Music Festival, Lollapalooza in Chicago, Bonnaroo in Tennessee and many more.For over 15 years, C3 Presents and Austin Parks Foundation have worked together to bring ACL Music Festival to Zilker Park. ACL Fest fans have generated over $41.6M for Austin’s drastically underfunded parks system. With these doll...2021-09-1040 minMidseason FormThe 22nd Episode of the Midseason Form PodcastWe talk a little baseball, college football, beefin’, and the biggest scam since Fyre Festival. Also, we couldn’t think of a name.2021-09-0334 minAustin ParksCastS2E13 High Quality Living: A Conversation with 3 of Austin's Quality of Life Commission ChairsToday we are excited to bring you a conversation with the Chairs of three City of Austin Quality of Life Commissions, with a focus on how parks, trails, green spaces, and public places impact Austinites’ quality of life. We hope you’ll learn about the role these commissions play in learning from, engaging with, and advocating for Austin’s diverse communities.Our guests for this discussion are Daryl Horton, Chair of the African American Quality of Life Commission, Kathryn Gonzalez, Chair of the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Commission, and Kirk Yoshida, Chair of the Asian American Quality of Lif...2021-08-3157 minMidseason FormCollege Football PreviewAfter a week off for some clerical issues, we preview the upcoming college football season and introduce a couple new segments. Listen to this or regret it for the rest of your life.2021-08-2746 minMidseason FormNFL SZN PreviewWe give a high level preview of the 2021 NFL season and bring back two of our all-time favorite segments. 2021-08-1236 min
Austin ParksCastS2E12 Safe Outdoor Spaces: A Conversation with John Aquino from Human Rights Campaign ATXIn this episode, we are so pleased to bring you a conversation with John Aquino, Community Engagement Co-Chair for the Human Rights Campaign’s Austin Chapter (HRC ATX). The Human Rights Campaign and HRC Foundation together serve as America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBTQ equality. “By inspiring and engaging individuals and communities, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people are ensured equality and embraced as full membe...2021-08-1033 minMidseason FormGo for GoldParks is back from vacation so we are back to our vocation. We catch you up on the Olympics, recap the NBA Draft, and talk about Oklahoma & Texas joining the SEC.2021-08-0453 minAustin ParksCastS2E11 Fitness in the Park: A Conversation with Texas Two-Step Instructor Beth CoffeyHowdy, y’all! In today's episode, we've got a super fun interview with Texas two-step instructor Beth Coffey! You can find Beth at The White Horse, the infamous East Austin honky tonk, on Thursday nights teaching Austinites and visitors alike the art of two-stepping.Beth is an 8th generation Texan, born and raised in San Angelo. She was brought up in a big Czech and Irish family and learned to two-step at a young age. She loves parks and the outdoors but specifically spending time near Walnut Creek and Lady Bird Lake.Her journey with da...2021-08-0323 minMidseason FormOh, Brother!After much consideration, we finally let our brothers join the show. Taylor Latham and Aaron Parks are our guests for this week's episode. We mainly talk about the disaster that is Atlanta United, but also talk some basketball, golf and baseball. 2021-07-2146 minAustin ParksCastS2E10 Fitness in the Park: A Conversation with Tai Chi Master Vince CobalisIn today’s episode, Grant interviews Tai Chi Master Vince Cobalis who was kind enough to be a part of our Fitness in the Park series! His class premieres Saturday, July 24th at 10 am on APF's YouTube Channel, but you can watch it anytime at austinparks.org/fitness!Vince has practiced martial arts since 1968 and Tai Chi since 1981. He grew up in El Paso and was the only Asian student in his high school. After graduating, he moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas. He moved to California for a few years, but moved back to...2021-07-2042 minMidseason FormPresenting the 1st Annual Middie Awards!Welcome to the first ever Middie Awards!! We announce some very special winners in the sports world and also just the general world. No limits. Who is getting their hands on some nice hardware? Listen and find out!2021-07-1544 minAustin ParksCastS2E9 Inclusive Spaces: A Conversation with Ricardo Martinez of Equality TexasIn this episode, we are excited to bring you a conversation with the Chief Executive Officer of Equality Texas, Ricardo Martinez. Equality Texas is a non-profit advocacy organization, whose mission is to “secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Texans through political action, education, community organizing, and collaboration.” We examine how parks, trails, and public spaces impact the quality of life for our LGBTQ+ community and discuss ways that parks could become more welcoming, inclusive spaces.Music & transitions provided by Honey Son. Check out his music on Spotify and YouTube!The Austin Park...2021-07-1347 minMidseason FormTalk Derby to MeWe've got another packed 'sode for you guys. Topics include but are not limited to: Hawks season recap, NBA Finals, MLB mid-season recap and predictions, Braves, Home Run Derby picks, new NIL rule for college athletes, Wimbledon and fútbol. We also get VERY lucky and receive some breaking news whilst recording.2021-07-091h 02Austin ParksCastS2E8 Digital Dialogues: Public Participation in the COVID-19 EraIn today's episode, we're taking you back to our Park Summit Series session from May! In 2020, community engagement in support of public projects was completely transformed by COVID-19. Organizations and consulting firms with meaningful community engagement as their primary mission had to pivot their approaches to meet public health challenges. Listen and learn how these groups maintained connections to the community, promoted public decision-making through virtual platforms, weathered the challenges and the triumphs, and what the future holds as the pandemic conditions improve!Music & transitions provided by Honey Son. Check out his music on Spotify and YouTube!2021-07-081h 09Midseason FormThe Spike Boys (Special Guests Jeremy Lutz & David Gonzales)Our VERY special guests Jeremy and David join us for this special episode. We break some big time college football news, then talk spikeball, fútbol, Hawks and beef.2021-07-0145 minMidseason FormHawks in 7!We talk about our beloved Hawks continuing their wild ride and also discuss the new foreign substance crackdown that is taking over Major League Baseball.2021-06-2428 minAustin ParksCastS2E7 Fitness in the Park: A Conversation with Local Boxing Instructor Ashley BazanIn today's episode, we interviewed local boxing instructor Ashley Bazan from Austin Women's Boxing Club about her fitness journey! Ashley has won multiple local boxing championships and is passionate about teaching the art of boxing. She's also our instructor for our virtual Boxing class airing Saturday, June 26th at 10 am. You can watch any of our previous Fitness in the Parks classes whenever you're ready to break a sweat at austinparks.org/fitness. Learn more about Austin Women's Boxing Club and the classes they provide at austinwomensboxingclub.com!Music & transitions provided by Honey Son. Check out his...2021-06-2424 minMidseason FormDouble Breaking News!!!We drop two pieces of big-time breaking news, talk about the NBA playoffs, and discuss the new proposal for the College Football Playoff.2021-06-1437 minAustin ParksCastS2E6 Highly Favored Art: A Conversation with Local Artist Kendrick RudolphGrant invites Barry, Volunteer Manager at APF, to have a conversation with local artist Ken Rudolph! We talked about the design he created for our It's My Park Day t-shirt as well as his involvement in the Pillars Project at Rosewood Park. Our conversation covers everything from his art business, Highly Favored Art, to the existence of aliens. Be sure to check out his fantastic paintings, prints, and merch at highlyfavoredart.store and follow him on Instagram!Music & transitions provided by Honey Son. Check out his music on Spotify and YouTube!The Austin P...2021-06-1240 minMidseason FormJuli-NOOOOWe're baaaaaaack. We talk about Julio wanting out of Atlanta, the Braves continuing to be the Braves, and get you caught up on the NBA playoffs.2021-06-0341 minAustin ParksCastS2E5 Mental Health: A Conversation with Amber Jekot from Ecotherapy AustinWelcome to Part 2 of our Mental Health Awareness Month episodes! We're highlighting the work of individuals that connect people to the healing qualities of nature and the outdoors during the month of May. Today we are excited to bring you a conversation with Amber Jekot. Amber is a deep lover of all things outdoors, a late-night gardener, and a holder of dual master's degrees in Social Work and Divinity. Amber is the owner and therapist at Ecotherapy Austin and loves talking about the indispensable connection between ecological justice and human flourishing. You can follow her on Instagram o...2021-05-3053 minAustin ParksCastS2E4 Natural Fit: Our Conversation with Brian Carter from Capital MetroIn this episode of the Austin ParksCast, we talked with Brian Carter, CXO of Capital Metro, about our partnership! We chat about how the COVID-19 pandemic affected public transportation, our Fitness in the Park series, the Zilker Eagle, the best taco in Austin, and more.Music & transitions provided by Honey Son. Check out his music on Spotify and YouTube!The Austin ParksCast is a production of Austin Parks Foundation. Find out more information about the work we do to improve parks for every Austinite at austinparks.org.2021-05-2651 minMidseason FormBREAKING NEWS (and NBA Playoffs)We leak some major local college basketball news and also discuss the upcoming NBA Playoffs.2021-05-1935 minAustin ParksCastS2E3 Mental Health: Finding Mindfulness and Meaning Through Nature-based ExperiencesIn a two-episode series, we're highlighting the work of individuals that connect people to the healing qualities of nature and the outdoors. Today we're excited to bring you part one featuring a conversation with Aliya Rose, Jacob Fisher, and Timea Chemez!With incredibly diverse skill sets, these three are regenerative culture and land advocates who offer eco and equine therapeutic experiences to diverse groups of people and organizations. Their immersive nature-based experiences rely on the intrinsic wisdom of our ecosystem as a template for living more mindful, meaningful, and equitable lives.Music & transitions provided by...2021-05-191h 20Midseason FormEpisode 10: Double Digits BabyWe recap the first month(ish) of the MLB season and introduce two more seggies. Listen to find out how you can win an official MSF hat!2021-05-1237 minAustin ParksCastS2E2 Summit Sidebars: A Conversation with Outdoor Rep!Introducing Summit Sidebars: in-depth conversations with people and organizations dedicated to making parks and the outdoors more accessible. These audio-only episodes are Austin ParksCast exclusives, so be sure to listen today!At Austin Parks Foundation, we love highlighting the work of other organizations committed to promoting access, inclusivity and diversity in the outdoors. Our guests today are the founders of Outdoor Rep, Rakhi Agrawal and Jack Schleifer! In their own words - they “aim to make the outdoors more accessible to members of low-income BIPOC communities by getting gear into peoples’ hands, and elevating the art, creations and...2021-05-1249 minMidseason FormEpisode 9: NFL Draft Recap with SuperlativesWe break down the NFL Draft and award a handful of players some well-thought out superlatives. We also introduce a new segment. Truly hard-hitting content.2021-05-0537 min