What Makes Austin Weird
Episode 28. Deanna Dahl // Amber Westerman
Apr 6, 202638 min
With Deanna Dahl from the Pug Rescue of Austin talking about pugs, getting involved in your community, and dog parks. Music by Amber Westerman.
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What Makes Austin Weird
Hosted by Ander Brothers Creations · arts · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Conversations about keeping Austin weird.
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
27%
Guest openness
Selective
80/100
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Who hosts What Makes Austin Weird?
What Makes Austin Weird is hosted by Ander Brothers Creations. The show has published 28 episodes to date.
What has What Makes Austin Weird covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 28. Deanna Dahl // Amber Westerman" (6 April 2026, 38 minutes), "Episode 27. Ryan Robinson // Jess James" (30 March 2026, 56 minutes), and "Episode 26. David Ansel // Paprika" (23 March 2026, 65 minutes).
How often does What Makes Austin Weird publish?
What Makes Austin Weird publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 70 minutes across 28 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on What Makes Austin Weird?
Booking probability for What Makes Austin Weird is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. What Makes Austin Weird requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. What Makes Austin Weird's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch What Makes Austin Weird?
The strongest fits for What Makes Austin Weird are Artists, Writers & Performers. What Makes Austin Weird has an arts audience.
About the host
Ander Brothers Creations hosts What Makes Austin Weird, an arts podcast with 28 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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What Makes Austin Weird
Episode 27. Ryan Robinson // Jess James
Mar 30, 202656 minEpisode 27 breakfast tacos with Ryan Robinson, artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Mushroom Cowboy and the Morning Spin, talking about her creative projects, saying yes to everything, building infrastructure, and how...
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Episode 26. David Ansel // Paprika
Mar 23, 20261h 5mWith David Ansel, founder of Soup Peddler, talking about Barton Springs, the value of community, and the origins of Soup Peddler. Music by Paprika.
What Makes Austin Weird
Episode 25. Conner Stephens // Warren Hood
Mar 16, 20261h 33mWith Conner Stephens, musician and Cultural Liaison for Allen's Boots, talking about Allen's, writing music, compassion, and picking out some boots. Music by Warren Hood.
What Makes Austin Weird
Episode 24. Mitch Baranowski // Conner Stephens
Mar 9, 20261h 24mWith Mitch Baranowski, author of the book Austin's Music Scene, talking about music, beer, and great advice from Monte Warden. Music by Conner Stephens.
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Episode 23. Gordy Quist // Band of Heathens
Mar 2, 20261h 13mWith Gordy Quist from the Band of Heathens talking about their new album, Country Sides, keeping an independent spirit, stories from the BoH journey, goofy dinner parties, the inspiration for Medicine Man, the advice to...
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Episode 22. Peter Rushford // Water and Rust
Feb 23, 20261h 19mWith Peter Rushford, founder and CEO of Shār Snacks, talking about making extraordinary versions of ordinary things, enjoying the day, the collaborative and supportive culture of Austin, and Shār's philosophies. Music...
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Episode 21. Adam Schragin // Joseph Terrell
Feb 16, 20261h 38mWith writer Adam Schragin talking about the downfall of print journalism, salsa, and the importance of standing up for due process in the United States. Music by Joseph Terrell.
What Makes Austin Weird
Episode 20. Clayton Aynesworth and Alon Kay // Kelley Mickwee
Feb 9, 20261h 27mWith Clayton Aynesworth and Alon Kay, from Castle Hill Fitness, talking about community, running a gym during the pandemic, sustainable systems, and some of the workout classes at CHF. Music by Kelley Mickwee.
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Episode 19. Mary Kelley // The Somebodies
Feb 2, 202634 minWith Mary Kelley from Fleetwood's, the "Rock-n-Roll Wedding Chapel" in Asheville, North Carolina and proud supporter of the Keep Asheville Weird movement, talking about nature, the best wedding venues in Asheville, and...
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Episode 18. Guy Forsyth // Guy Forsyth
Jan 26, 20261h 45mWith musician Guy Forsyth talking about writing music, being big in the Netherlands, and playing at Antone's. Music by Guy Forsyth.
What Makes Austin Weird
Episode 17. Dr. Robert Mace // Ghostowne
Jan 19, 20261h 35mWith Dr. Robert Mace, Executive Director of the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, talking about music, water conservation, and tacos. Music by Ghostowne.
What Makes Austin Weird
Episode 16. Terry Currier // Monica Valli
Jan 12, 20261h 8mWith Terry Currier, owner of the iconic record store Music Millennium in Portland, Oregon, and originator of the phrase "Keep Portland Weird", talking about music venues, Portland, and the future of weirdness. Music by...
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Episode 15. Evan Parks // Chili Cold Blood (Part 2)
Jan 5, 202650 minPart 2 with Evan Parks from the Writer's League of Texas talking about Writer's League of Texas events, pantser writers vs. planner writers, and telling stories. Music by Chili Cold Bold.
What Makes Austin Weird
Episode 14. Evan Parks // Chili Cold Blood (Part 1)
Dec 29, 202544 minWith Evan Parks from the Writer's League of Texas talking about Ernest Cline's DeLorean, Queso, and Bess Whitehead Scott. Music by Chili Cold Blood.
What Makes Austin Weird
Episode 13. Kristell Jean Aguilar // Isabella Acosta
Dec 21, 202549 minWith entrepreneur, food blogger, fashion blogger, actress, and model Kristell Jean Aguilar, talking about entrepreneurship, working with Brad Pitt, and Christmas. Music by Isabella Acosta.
What Makes Austin Weird
Episode 12. On the road (Coronado, CA) Osvaldo Mendoza // Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra
Dec 14, 20251h 10mFrom Coronado, CA with Osvaldo Mendoza, Founder and Conductor of the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra, talking about nature, tacos, and composing music. Music by the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra.
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Episode 11. Nick Courtright // Bob Schneider
Dec 7, 20251h 10mWith Nick Courtright, founder of Atmosphere Press, talking about writing, the golden-cheeked warbler, and Willie Nelson. Music by Bob Schneider.
What Makes Austin Weird
Episode 10. Johnathan Hall // Shad Blair
Nov 30, 20251h 2mWith Johnathan Hall, Bar Manager at Ranch 616, talking about ranch water, unique Austin institutions, and how to be a good bar patron. Music by Shad Blair.
What Makes Austin Weird
Episode 9. Colleen Dieter // Darren Hoff and the Hard Times
Nov 23, 20251h 22mWith Colleen Dieter from ATX Gardens and the ATX Gardens Podcast talking about gardening, Thanksgiving, and tacos. Music by Darren Hoff and the Hard Times.
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Hugh Forrest
Chief Programming Officer, SXSW
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Clayton Aynesworth
Castle Hill Fitness
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Mary Kelley
Fleetwoods
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