What two Austin icons have been movers and shakers for decades in politics, philanthropy, and writing? Which one was in a band that opened for the Beatles? Which one survived the 1966 UT Tower shooting? What’s the connection between two other

Episode 8: Juli Berwald

Nov 9th, 2018 52m 57s

Why were jellyfish sent to space? How are jellyfish and pancakes related? Can jellyfish shut down electric plants? What is the G Force of a stinging cell? What are jellyfish warning humanity in their quiet, mysterious ways? With an engaging ent

Episode 7: Terri Hendrix

Oct 17th, 2018 44m 19s

What makes Terri's harmonica playing unique? What is OYOU? What’s up with her affinity for goats? Why are women musicians never compared to male musicians---and vice versa? Why is self-esteem important? What has been the financial and physical

Episode 6: Peter Bay

Sep 26th, 2018 37m 45s

Maestro Peter Bay has appeared with seventy-five different orchestras around the globe including the National, Chicago, Houston, Bochum (Germany), as well as the Lithuanian and Ecuadorian National Symphonies, and the Theater Chamber Players of

Episode 5: Truth Be Told

Sep 19th, 2018 46m 23s

Who designed our prison systems and does it matter? What is unique about Truth Be Told and the programs it brings to incarcerated women? Who has a lower recidivism rate: Truth Be Told or the state of Texas? What is a facilitator? How much does

Episode 4: Sarah Bird

1 Sep 12th, 2018 41m 10s

How does Sarah Bird keep her characters from sounding typical? What is her association with offbeat rodeos? What was she pushing away? What’s her latest book about? Where can you see an almost life size hologram of her? What symbiotic and once

Episode 3: Eliza Gilkyson

Sep 5th, 2018 51m 44s

What causes Eliza Gilkyson to create a song? What sage advice did her grandmother share about Eliza’s future? What are her thoughts about the state of the music industry, crowdfunding, patriarchy, politics, family and religion? Listen in for th

Episode 2: Senator Kirk Watson

Aug 29th, 2018 52m 33s

Does he need a haircut? What woman influenced him the most? What has he learned about innovation? Is his favorite film “Galaxy Quest?” What would Ann Richards do about Trump? Why the resistance must have results, the #metoo movement, his legisl

Episode 1: Ron English

Aug 15th, 2018 39m 22s

Ron shares his thoughts on everything from street art to appearing on Morton Downey Jr. (and why he didn’t get beaten up). We also discuss jail, how licensing well-known characters is very different in Asia to his meeting Trump (and what Trump

Welcome to Studio of the Future

Jul 28th, 2018 48s

Studio of The Future is a Texcentric version of “Fresh Air”, driven by the insight, curiosity, and whimsy of Austin-based host Sara Hickman. Conversational and laid back, guests have included artists, musicians, authors, politicians, and a maes

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