Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs Podcast

Monologue:

• Austin Logo Flub 
• DSE Shreds
• The Tavern is Haunted 
• Trash Robots 

Jim Scarpulla spent 34 years in the cockpit, logging over 26,000 flight hours across seven different aircraft while flying all over the world. Despite his fear of heights, he embraced aviation at 27, thanks to his father’s encouragement, and turned it into a dream career that never followed him home. Now retired, Jim fills his days with bike rides, mot...

Monologue:

• Hays County Roads Meetings
• Snake Wranglers Are Hiring
• De Minimus Tariff Rule Ends
• No Land For You
• Local News and Luby's

Guest:

Pastor Candice joined New Life Lutheran in May 2021 as Spiritual Director. A former computer engineer, she followed her calling into ministry, earning her degree at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2016 and completing Lutheran studies through Luther Seminary. She has served at T...

Monologue:

• Old Austin
• Cheap Realtors
• UT VS. Ohio State
• 9-9-9 Challenge

Guest:

Founded in 2002, Lakota Water Company has become a go-to name in rainwater harvesting and water treatment across the U.S. Known for smart design and reliable service, Lakota serves both homes and businesses nationwide. CEO and founder Alan Rossing—a proud member of the Lakota Sioux tribe—brings 40+ years of water expertise, from nuclear plants to bottl...

Monologue: 

• Schumann Resonance 
• AOL Is No More
• Junk and SPAM 
• Adult Sized Pacifiers Get Us In Trouble 
• Death Of The Newspaper?

Guest:

John Garrett is the founder and CEO of Community Impact Newspapers, a hyperlocal news publishing company he launched in 2005 with his wife, Jennifer, out of their home in Pflugerville, Texas. A former Austin Business Journal advertising director, Garrett saw a void in community-focused journalism a...

Monologue:

• Sexy or Not?
• Breast Milk Ice Cream
• $25K Checks for Flood Victims
• Gerrymandering or Just Leading?
• Paralympics History and Facts

Guests:

At just 15, Izzy Crew is making history as Dripping Springs High School’s first wheelchair athlete and a record-breaking competitor on the track. A national record holder in the U17 1500m and 5000m, she’s medaled at state, earned bronze at USA Track & Field Nationals, and raced inte...

Monologue:

• Steve and Michelle Have Great Genes
• Airplane Yucks
• Presidential Physical Fitness Test Is Back
• Trapped Water

Guest:

Kristen Currie, a California native with a big heart, is the morning meteorologist at KXAN in Austin. She’s known for tackling Texas’s wild weather with equal parts science and sass, all while keeping her viewers calm and informed. Off air, Kristen loves good wine, snapping pictures with fans, and soaking...

Monologue:

• Don't Speed in Texas
• Trump Exec Order
• Cameras Everywhere
• Cancelled Contracts
• The New Boob Job

Guest:

Barbara Higginbotham and her husband are the co-owners of Kingdom Sound and Moon Lab Studios. Kingdom Sound is a family owned sound production and rental company located in Dripping Springs Texas. Committed to bringing your projects to life with the highest quality of service, professional gear and standards. Among...

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...