Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs Podcast

Monologue:

• Flood Relief Shout Outs
• Flood Scams
• VA Cuts-I Don't Think So!
• Patriots Hall and VFW or American Legion

Guests:

Kathryn Chandler and Sharon Reddehase of Patriots Hall join us. Kathryn Chandler is the visionary founder of Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs, a 10-acre retreat and resource center dedicated to serving veterans of all ages, branches, and backgrounds. Her passion for creating a place of healing, camarad...

Monologue:

• Oregon Coast Trail Trip
• Fireworks and FIX THE ROADS Please!
• Shout Outs
• No Paper Plates
• History of Burke Center for Youth

Guest:

Steve Fournier, a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, has led the Burke Center for Youth in Driftwood since 2015, beginning as a volunteer before becoming Executive Director. Under his leadership, the center has expanded its capacity, modernized operations, and added transition homes to...

Monologue:

• Tragedy and Community in Texas

Guest: 

Renee Harper has a deep love for community, sustainability, and her conscious living shines through everything she does. As the owner of an estate sale company, she witnesses firsthand the emotional ties we have to things—and how much we collect, consume, and ultimately let go. A dedicated volunteer, Renee finds purpose at places like Project Connect . Grounded, thoughtful, an...

Monologue:

• DOJ closes Epic City investigation.
• Make Texas Healthy Again
• Bezos and Pre-Nups
• Re-Commerce Economy
• Benefits of a 55+ Active Community

Guest:

Marilyn Bell is the warm and joyful Community Manager of Jovie Belterra, where she brings heart, humor, and dedication to every resident she serves. With a deep passion for creating connection, Marilyn goes above and beyond to make the community feel like home. She’s a committed ...

Monologue:

• Governor Abbott Veto
• Phones Outlawed In TX Schools
• Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders
• Drone 4th of July

Guest:

Celena Spry is an Air Force veteran, proud patriot, and passionate small business owner in Dripping Springs. With a heart for service and a commitment to community, she’s a fierce supporter of Patriots’ Hall and its mission to honor veterans. Celena blends her military grit with entrepreneurial spirit, creating impac...

Monologue:

• Nashville Uber Ride from Hell
• Flaming Robo-taxis Coming to Austin
• Triggered
• Jacob's Well Update
• Shamanism

Morgan Daily Jackson is the heart and soul behind Tending the Heart—an energy healing practice rooted in compassion, intention, and transformation. As an Energetic Practitioner and Ordained Shamanic Minister, Morgan views her work not just as a practice, but as a sacred mission to help heal the world, one sou...

Monologue:

• Inspector Finds
• Zombie Apocalypse Cities to Move to
• Homelessness in Hays County
• Revenge is Addicting

Guest:

Patton is a talented young artist and an inspiration to many. Diagnosed with juvenile arthritis in kindergarten, her life changed dramatically—from being an active little girl to struggling with everyday movements. Nicknamed “Sleeping Beauty” by her parents due to constant fatigue, Patton has endured countless h...

Monologue:

• Epic Storm
• Dripping Sprints Art League Gallery
• State Bills Update
• Women Can Wear Pants
• June is Title IX Month

Guest:

Dusty is a West Point graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA from SMU. He served in Army field artillery as a top 10% performer, then built a successful business career as a banker and C-level executive, including roles in oil, gas, and clean tech overseas. Following a series of spir...

Monologue:

• Michelle Whistle Bottom
• META Scams
• Say Goodbye To The Penny
• Summer Pool Safety

Guest:

Juana Searcy is a Dripping Springs resident and native of the Houston area who owns Plumb Projects, a trusted General Contractor. She is also the founder of Pride of Dripping Springs, an initiative dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces for youth and allies. Juana is passionate about protecting kids and strengthening community ...

Monologue:

• Splooting Everywhere
• DSISD End of School Year Retirements

Guest:

Chad Lawson is a former Green Beret and Ranger-certified U.S. Army veteran who spent the final seven years of his distinguished military career in special operations as part of a Special Missions Unit. He reported for boot camp on the morning of September 11, 2001, and medically retired in September 2019. 

Over the course of his service, Chad completed ...

Monologue:

• EPIC City
• National Park Influencers
• Is AI Making You Stupid?
• Growing Older Isn't for Sissy's
• No State Property Tax

Guest:

Alice Hutchison realized her dream to publish her first book A Rebel Rising at a very young age. Listen to hear more about her plans for a trilogy of Rebel books. She crafts a story of romance, politics, and conflict that you will not want to put down.

Based in Dripping Springs, Steve Malle...

Monologue:

• DS Art League Upcoming Events
• School Choice Bill signed into law
• Meme's are illegal in TX?
• Starbase TX to Mars and Back
• Showering 101 is Hard Work!

Guest:

Sasha Vasquez was born in Volgograd, Russia and emigrated to Canada at age 15. When she came to Texas she started her real estate career and brings a grounded, thoughtful approach to everything she does. Her years in the corporate world in Toronto taught her the...

Monologue:

• Wedding Bliss
• Founder's Day Hangovers
• Development in Dripping Springs Update
• Outdoor Patio at Austin Airport is Hot and Smelly

Guest:

Sheri Soltes founded Service Dogs, Inc. in 1988 on the concept of using dogs rescued from animal shelters. An honors graduate from both the University of Texas School of Law and the University of Texas Plan II Honors undergraduate program, she left her law practice to devote her fu...

Monologue:

• Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim (49 Miles and 12,100 feet of Climbing)
• Make Believe Astronauts
• Robot Half Marathon
• Dakota Meyer Re-Enlists to Marine Corp.

Monkee’s of Dripping Springs is a high-end women’s boutique located in the heart of Dripping Springs, Texas. Owned and operated by Elona Appleby, the boutique features a carefully curated selection of clothing, accessories, gifts, and shoes from a range of premium b...

Monologue:

• Dripping Springs Library Fundraiser
• Wastewater lawsuit settled for the city of Dripping Springs
• Made in America? 
• TX Lottery Scandal
• Murals in Austin

Guest:

Osten Art was founded in 2010 by Austin Sepulveda. Austin has refined his style and skills to handle even the largest projects. From live painting for Formula 1 and Make-A-Wish foundation to large scale public art murals, he has worked with over 100 clients both co...

Monologue:

• Pimeyes
• Tren De Aragua
• Microplastics Everywhere!
• Real Bathrooms at Founder's Day
• Billionaires In Austin

Guest:

Patrick Fortner is the voice behind Red Mike Messages, a series of straightforward leadership reflections shaped by years in public service and a deep belief in servant leadership. He’s spent most of his career helping others tell their stories—starting as a newspaper reporter and radio DJ before moving i...

Monologue:

• Waldorf Astoria coming to the Hill Country
• Drones on Demand
• NERF Wars
• 6000 Year Old Texas Residents
• Hemp update from State Capital

Guest:

As Head Football Coach and Athletic Director at Dripping Springs High School, Galen Zimmerman is more than just a play-caller—he’s a mentor, leader, and architect of a winning culture. His coaching philosophy goes beyond X’s and O’s, instilling discipline, resilience, and teamwork in...

Monologue:

• The Law of Furries
• Ya'll Street
• 23 and Me or Not
• Online Life is Dying
• Austin Hits a Milestone

Guest:

Dr. Nadia Bening is a board-certified psychiatrist and the owner of Texas Hill Country TMS. She specializes in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate brain activity. Research indicates that TMS can activate underactive neural pathways associated with...

Monologue:

• Daylight Savings Time Sucks
• Fired Wine
• Adam Carolla Hates Realtors
• Gnomes in Utah
• Alpha School in Austin
• Social Security Changes

Guest:

From Christmas Town to Wedding Town. Hailing from the enchanting Christmas town of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Morgan Slaughter has always had a heart for hospitality. With a vision as bright as the holiday lights of her hometown, she moved to Dripping Springs, Texas, determined to make he...