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People of the ParksEpisode 7: 'Tis the Season!It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the only thing that can make it better is a brand-new episode of People of the Parks: a podcast from Austin Parks Foundation! This month, Katie and Suzy take a trip down memory lane through their year in review and reveal their personal park highlights of 2025. Plus, they share some last-minute holiday gift ideas and celebrate six months of the podcast. From all your friends at APF – thanks for listening, and happy holidays!
2025-12-1524 minPeople of the ParksEpisode 6: Hitting the Trails with @hikeaustinHappy National Take a Hike Day from your friends at Austin Parks Foundation! We're celebrating today by assuming ownership of the ever-popular @hikeaustin Instagram account. In today's episode, we have an exclusive interview with Matthew Guthrie, the mind behind the account. We talk to him about how he started @hikeaustin, why he’s donating it to APF, and what his hopes are for the account. Once you listen, be sure to show us some love on the @hikeaustin IG account!
2025-11-1723 min
Wright Here Right Now, Discover Austin Minnesota 's PodcastWright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 38 News Recap, Mower County Engineer, Austin Parks and RecreationIn this episode I take a look at a couple of news items from last week.In my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to talk with Mower County Engineer Mitch Wenum. He talks about the many projects completed this year and also some interesting use of technology used to keep the county roads safe and in good condition.Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Austin Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director Jason Sehon and Recreation Supervisor Riley Donovan. As we head into “indoor activities” season...
2025-09-2933 minPeople of the ParksEpisode 4: Takin' it to the Limit(s)!It's September, and that means the most wonderful time of year is right around the corner. No, we're not talking about fall (although that's nice, too), we're talking about Austin City Limits Music Festival!This month, Katie and Suzy sit down with Manar Hasan, the man behind the robust volunteer program at ACL. They talk about APF's Greening Programs and how to get involved, and they share some of their favorite memories of the fest. To learn more about volunteer at ACL, visit https://austinparks.org/acl-music-festival.
2025-09-1933 min
Fun In FundraisingAustin Parks Foundation's Party For The Parks With Katie Kennedy And Caitlyn DenhamWhat does it take for an organization to host a successful fundraising event when the logistics are anything but simple?
In today's episode, I talk with Austin Parks Foundation Vice President of Marketing and Communications Katie Kennedy, and Events Manager Caitlyn Denham to talk about the upcoming Party for the Parks.
Held on the grounds of Zilker Park, one of the green spaces supported by the Austin Parks Foundation, Party for the Parks takes place between the two weekends of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. This exclusive event offers a rare opportunity to experience t...
2025-09-0934 minFun In FundraisingAustin Parks Foundation's Party For The Parks With Katie Kennedy And Caitlyn DenhamWhat does it take for an organization to host a successful fundraising event when the logistics are anything but simple?
In today's episode, I talk with Austin Parks Foundation Vice President of Marketing and Communications Katie Kennedy, and Events Manager Caitlyn Denham to talk about the upcoming Party for the Parks.
Held on the grounds of Zilker Park, one of the green spaces supported by the Austin Parks Foundation, Party for the Parks takes place between the two weekends of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. This exclusive event offers a rare opportunity to experience t...
2025-09-0934 min
Escape into a CauseEscape Into Austin Parks FoundationJoin us as we escape into Austin Parks Foundation! We sat down with Caitlyn Denham, Senior Events & Partnerships Manager, and Katie Kennedy, VP of Marketing & Communications at Austin Parks Foundation! Austin Parks Foundation partners with the community to enhance people's lives by improving public parks, trails, and green spaces through volunteerism, innovative programming, advocacy, and financial support. The organization creates programs to encourage positive use of public spaces in neighborhoods across Austin, empowers community leaders, and connects people to education and resources that promote change. It finances projects both large and small to help develop...
2025-09-0443 minPeople of the ParksEpisode 3: What's the Deal with Barton Springs?In their yappiest episode yet, Suzy and Katie talk all things Barton Springs! They’ll go through the history of this iconic Austin landmark, tell you everything you need to know before you go, and then take a left turn to discuss film legend Robert Redford’s illustrious career (there’s a tie-in to the Springs, we promise!). Let’s dive in, shall we?
2025-08-2629 minPeople of the ParksEpisode 2: Be Cool!Is it hot enough for ya, Austin? This month, Katie and Suzy talk through ways to stay cool in our parks during the summer months, and they suggest some "perfect day" itineraries for North, South, East and West Austin!
2025-07-0123 minWright Here Right Now, Discover Austin Minnesota 's PodcastWright Here Right Now S1 E119 Weekly News Recap, Mower County Emergency Planning, City of Austin Bandshell Park High Water Music SeriesIn this episode I talk a little about some of the news events of the week. Then for the weekly Mower County Government segment I talk with Lisa Ganser, Mower County Public Health Emergency Planner, and Allison Scott, Mower County Community Health Educator, about the importance of having an emergency plan and practicing it.And then I’ll be talking with Austin Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director Jason Sehon and Mark Bliese from the Austin Enhancement Group about the High Water Music Series coming to Bandshell Park this Thursday, June 19th. Remember that you...
2025-06-1638 minPeople of the ParksEpisode 1: Preserving Austin Icons with Colin WallisIt's the very first episode of People of the Parks, a podcast from the Austin Parks Foundation! We're kicking things off on a high note, with APF CEO Colin Wallis. We'll talk about his path to APF, his thoughts on our parks, and we'll take a deep dive into APF's recent revitalization of the Zilker Eagle Mini Train.
2025-06-1220 min
The Altadena RebuildEpisode 10 - Parks & RecToday, we speak to the real life Leslie Knope. Norma Edith Garcia-Gonzalez is the Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and she delivered Altadena with it's first true rebuild after the Eaton Fire - Loma Alta Park 2.0. Norma discusses how the Parks Department sprung into action in the wake of the fire, how Loma Alta came together so quickly, and what's next for our parks.
2025-06-101h 07People of the ParksTrailer: People of the ParksIntroducing People of the Parks, the brand new podcast from Austin Parks Foundation!
2025-05-2300 minWright 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
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 09
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 minThe 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 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 minThe 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 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 min2021-12-1539 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 thing
2021-10-1449 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 min2021-09-2453 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 minMidseason FormEpisode 8: NFL Draft Preview with Kelsey SuttonBig time Atlanta sports connoisseur Kelsey Sutton joins us to talk about the upcoming NFL Draft. We talk about potential busts and break down the Falcons' options while experimenting with some state-of-the-art sound effects.
2021-04-2740 minMidseason FormEpisode 7: Segment SZN (With Hat Giveaways)In this episode we introduce a couple super fun new segments. Topics include bobcat throwing, juiced baseballs, and Capri Sun sippin'. Listen to find out if you are the proud new owner of an official Midseason Form Podcast hat.
2021-04-2234 minMidseason FormEpisode 6: The Atrocity That Is MLB ReplayIn this episode, we quickly recap the Masters tournament and then dive into the disaster that is MLB Replay.
2021-04-1441 minAustin ParksCastS2E1 Open Outdoors: CCCN and Equitable Park Access for KidsIn Austin, the city and community partners are collaborating to ensure that all of Austin’s children, regardless of race or income, have abundant access to nature’s proven benefits. During this session, you’ll learn how Austin’s Cities Connecting Children to Nature (CCCN) collaborative’s data-driven approach brings together city departments, Austin ISD, and multiple non-profit and community-based partners to improve children’s health and close the nature gaps for the kids who need it most.Music & transitions provided by Honey Son. Check out his music on Spotify and YouTube!The Austin ParksCast is a product...
2021-04-1357 minMidseason FormEpisode 5: Masters Week Baby (with Jason Neal)This week's episode is featuring big time golf guy Jason Neal. We quickly recap the Final Four and preview the upcoming Masters tournament.
2021-04-0832 min
Construct Your Life With Austin Linney182 Daniel Weisfield: How To Earn Through Mobile Parks And Its Target MarketDaniel Weisfield: How To Earn Through Mobile Parks And Its Target Market Meet Daniel Weisfield, co-founder of Three Pillar Communities with an objective to turn the "trailer park" stereotype on its head by delivering safe, reliable housing to their residents and safe, reliable returns to their investors. Daniel worked for the State Department as a baby diplomat, then realized that he wanted to hustle so he took a law degree at Yale and got his MBA. It came to a point that he wanted to be close to his family and this is what made him settle...
2021-03-3140 minMidseason FormEpisode 4: Talkin' Hardball with Kyle BaileyFeaturing big time special guest Kyle Bailey. We briefly discuss our predictions for the 2021 MLB season and also get into some hot hitting superlatives for our Atlanta Braves.
2021-03-2948 minMidseason FormEpisode 3: March Sadness, Am I Right?! (Special Guest: Cody Braun)In this episode we break down the first weekend of March Madness and also preview the Sweet 16. We bring Cody in to discuss conspiracy theories about Loyola Chicago's run. MUST LISTEN.
2021-03-2431 minMidseason FormEpisode 2: March Madness BabyWelcome to episode 2 of the Midseason Form Podcast! In this episode we recap our VERY successful picks from episode 1 and also highlight our picks for the upcoming March Madness Tournament. URGENT: Give it a listen to find out how you can join our Tournament Challenge group and win some cold hard cash (lil' 20 burger).
2021-03-1637 min
Midseason FormEpisode 1: IntroWelcome to the Midseason Form podcast with Austin & Austin! Check out our teaser episode where we talk about how to become a sponsor, a little bit about our fandom, and give our conference champion picks to kick off March Madness.
2021-03-1227 minAustin ParksCastS1E1 6 Feet A Park: Covid-19 Safety in ParksIn our first episode of Season 1, we’re taking you back in time to May 2020. This session originated as a livestream video titled 6 Feet A Park: COVID Safety in Parks. See what we did there?This discussion is focused on keeping parks open on both a city and state level, with an emphasis on doing our part to keep each other safe in the midst of COVID-19. Though this session is from May of 2020, MUCH of it is still relevant today as we continue to deal with COVID-19. We hope some of these tips will help you st...
2021-02-1444 minAustin ParksCastS1E2 Talking Trails: Urban Trails and Bikeways as Essential InfrastructureIn our second episode of Season 1, we’re Talking Trails. Specifically, you’ll hear about the planning, funding and management of Austin’s trail system as well as the physical and mental health benefits our urban trails provide.It’s no secret that Austinites love our city’s trails and greenbelts, but have you ever wondered how they came to be? Who takes care of them? This session has answers for you!This livestream session was our first of 2020, originally airing on April 23rd, but the history and structure of our trail system, and your voice in a...
2021-02-1457 minAustin ParksCastS1E3 Essential Spaces: Making Parks A PriorityIn this episode, we’re taking you back to our Park Summit Session from June 17, 2020. This session is titled: Essential Spaces: Making Parks A Priority and focuses on the importance of parks and civic engagement in the time of COVID-19.Our guests include Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis, Christine Chute Canul from the Austin Parks & Recreation Department as well as Austin Parks Foundation Staff.My co-host Kathleen will introduce the Parks Summit Series and our guest speakers will tell you about themselves and their work. As a reminder, this session was originally in video fo...
2021-02-1449 minAustin ParksCastS1E4 Parks Are Essential: Budgeting to Reflect Austin’s ValuesToday’s conversation focuses on how our city’s budget impacts public assets like our parks, trails and green spaces. What can we do to make sure the City of Austin budget reflects our values?Budgets are often described as “moral documents.” Investments in education, healthcare, parks and recreation and other social services can directly address social issues that our community is experiencing.The good news is that you can help! If we want our city’s budgets to reflect what’s important to us, we must raise our voices. We can also amplify the voices of th...
2021-02-1452 minAustin ParksCastS1E5 Parks for All: Promoting Equity in Austin’s ParksIn today’s episode, we’ll learn how the city and community partners are working to understand, uncover and address racial equity in Austin. Specifically, we’ll focus on our city’s parks, trails and green spaces. We invited a group of panelists to tackle tough but essential conversations about equity in Austin’s outdoor spaces.We’ll hear about the goals and challenges of racial equity work, current initiatives, and why it’s so important for residents to be aware and engaged in this effort.My co-host Kathleen will introduce the session then hand the reins to o...
2021-02-141h 15Austin ParksCastS1E6 Next Generation: Youth Leadership and EnvironmentalismIn this Park Summit session, Isabella Teran, Development Coordinator at Austin Parks Foundation, talked with Asvini Thivakaran about her mission to save the environment and how kids can help in big and small ways.Asvini is an award-winning environmental activist and 6th-grade student. Check out her website and YouTube channel. She’s been volunteering in the parks since she was in 2nd grade! We’re so impressed with all she’s accomplished and excited to see what big things she’ll do next.We also had the opportunity to talk about how kids can engage with and...
2021-02-1428 minAustin ParksCastS1E7 Youth in the Lead: Racial Equity and the EnvironmentWe’ll be hearing from members of the Youth Leadership Working Group and their work to empower young leaders in outdoor spaces. Let me tell you a little bit about what they do:The Youth Leadership Working Group is a collaborative effort by the city and community partner organizations to give young leaders an opportunity to learn and elevate their leadership skills and voices in a supportive community dedicated to equity and access.In this facilitated discussion, young leaders will touch on personal connections to nature, barriers to young BIPOC (an acronym that means Black, In...
2021-02-141h 04Austin ParksCastS1E8 Savvy Stewardship: Volunteerism as Critical Parks CareIn our final episode of Season 1, we’re talking about something near and dear to everyone at Austin Parks Foundation: volunteerism. Volunteer projects are critical to the health of our city’s park system. Coordinated efforts between park stewards and city staff can lead to incredible, positive outcomes in our city’s outdoor spaces.We’re thrilled to have Barry Rivera, our Volunteer Manager at APF, facilitate this discussion. We’d like to thank our guests for joining us today including:Jerry Levenson and David Todd - veteran park stewards, Patrick Chaiken from the City of Austin...
2021-02-141h 13Austin ParksCastTrailer: Welcome to the Austin ParksCast!Do you love Austin's parks and trails? You're in the right place! In our intro episode, hosts Grant and Kathleen talk about what to expect from the Austin ParksCast episodes as well as details on Seasons 1 & 2. Click here for a full transcript of the episode.Music provided by Honey Son, the stage moniker of multi-instrumentalist crooner Mars Wright. Check out his music on Spotify and YouTube!The Austin ParksCast is a production of Austin Parks Foundation. Find out more information about our Parks Summit series, and the work we do to improve parks...
2021-02-0202 min
Let Them Eat GrassFarm-to-Fork Restaurants (with Ben Parks)Farm-to-Fork is a loosely affiliated restaurant movement that champions close relationships with local farmers instead of nationwide distributors. Wherever you live, there are likely restaurants nearby that practice this philosophy. Farm-to-Fork is part of a groundswell of popular support away from processed food and towards wholesome eating. I interviewed Ben Parks, the chef/owner of a farm to fork restaurant in Columbia, MO. He talks about the movement, the struggles, and the future of good food.
2019-11-0634 min
Fastpass to the Past: The Theme Park History PodcastEpisode 14: Shanghai Disneyland & Hong Kong Disneyland (Disney's China Parks)Learn about the first ever discussions for a Disneyland in China, which took place 17 years before the opening of Shanghai Disneyland back in 1998 in a political move linked forever with Disney titans, Michael Eisner and Bob Iger. In this episode, we'll also talk about why Disney choose to construct a massive theme park on the outskirts of Shanghai and what went into developing a Disney theme park that was 'distinctly chinese.'[Shownotes ](www.themeparkhistorypodcast.com)[TeePublic Store](teepublic.com/stores/fastpass-to-the-past-the-theme-park-history-podcast)Links:Pre-Order Our New Book! Fastpass to the Past: The Jr...
2019-02-2643 minFastpass to the Past: The Theme Park History PodcastEpisode 1: America's First Theme Park: Berries, Chicken, & Ghost TownsIn this episode, Austin will tell the origin story and explain the legacy of America's First Theme Park - Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA. The tale of Walter Knott, a poor berry farmer, who lifted his family out of poverty and the Great Depression through ingenuity and an unbelievable work ethic is a great one. Their roadside berry stands quickly evolved to a full-scale chicken restaurant and later into a theme park in its own right. Austin will also discuss Walter Knott's tumultuous friendship with Walt Disney, that later descended into a rivalry with the opening of...
2017-09-2418 min
Everyday SuperhumansKeeping Austin Beautiful with the Austin Parks FoundationCharlie and Kyle sit down with Colin Wallis (@colinwallis), the CEO of Austin Parks Foundation, whose mission is to keep Austin beautiful. With 10,000 volunteers strong, Austin's community shows its appreciation for the city's abundance of parkland. In this episode, Kyle discloses information about his Tinder profile picture while Charlie's dog is mentioned . . . yet again.
Plus Charlie and Kyle have two big announcements this episode, listen now to find out what they are!
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2017-07-1836 min