Under the Moontower

Under the Moontower
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A podcast that goes beyond the “Top 10” lists to explore Austin’s culture and community!

  1. From Guitar Hero to Housing Hero

    02/13/2025

    From Guitar Hero to Housing Hero

    Austin may still be the live music capital of the world in 2025, but for local artists, affording to live here is another story. Indie rocker Michael Winningham is working to change that. Michael joins the Moontower pod to discuss Junkyard, a new organization providing essential resources for Austin musicians, and his work with Industry ATX to create affordable housing for the city's creative community.

    36 min
  2. Neighbors, Not Strangers

    10/11/2024

    Neighbors, Not Strangers

    What is really happening behind the scenes to address immigration? What are the challenges, and what’s at stake in creating a fairer immigration system? We connected with Edna Yang, Co-Executive Director of American Gateways, to dig deeper into Texas immigration issues and go beyond the headlines as we approach the November election!

    37 min
  3. The Show Must Go On!

    09/10/2024

    The Show Must Go On!

    What’s it like entertaining Austinites on the daily? Josh Frank shares the ins and outs of running a famous local drive-in theater and the exciting world of ATX cinema.   Owner of Blue Starlite Drive-In, manager of Eastside Cinema, and author of “Fool the World: The Oral History of a Band Called Pixies,” Josh has had quite the journey - from cold ones with David Lynch to mysterious encounters with ATX film hall-of-famers. He can probably add “world’s coolest dad” to his titles, as well. Under the Moontower is BACK with a conversation brimming with incredible stories from an ATX movie legend. As they say in the biz… roll the tape!

    45 min
  4. Keeping Austin Weird

    05/30/2024

    Keeping Austin Weird

    From Fiji mermaids to two-bodied pigs to Bigfoot artifacts, step right up and explore Austin’s oddities and the stories behind them with Museum of the Weird owners Steve and Veronica Busti!

    43 min
  5. Go Contemporary

    04/26/2024

    Go Contemporary

    Austin creatives and creative supporters will wanna dig into this episode, as we take a colorful dive into the world of The Contemporary Austin with Executive Director, Sharon Maidenberg.

    39 min
  6. Live Here, Give Here

    03/04/2024

    Live Here, Give Here

    Piper Nelson, Executive Director of I Live Here, I Give Here provides listeners with both education and philanthropic encouragement, as we explore the nonprofit community here in Austin!

    36 min
  7. Skating With "La Muerta"

    02/06/2024

    Skating With "La Muerta"

    April ‘La Muerta’ Ritzenthaler regales us with the 411 on Austin roller derby’s past and present. You won’t believe the stories, and you may just decide you need a new sport!

    38 min
  8. Hi, How Are You?

    01/10/2024

    Hi, How Are You?

    Join us as Tom Gimbel and Courtney Blanton, co-founders of the Hi, How Are You Project share insights on the power of music, creative outlets, & mental health awareness!

    48 min
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A podcast that goes beyond the “Top 10” lists to explore Austin’s culture and community!

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  • Creator
    Under the Moontower
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Under the Moontower
  • Show Website
    Under the Moontower