I Love You So Much: The Austin360 Podcast

Austin360 restaurant critic Matthew Odam talks to us about recently opened restaurants on his radar, including Tyson Cole’s new casual eatery, Loro; which barbecue restaurant earned his top pick in a recent ranking; what dishes stand out at downtown’s Fareground food court; and why every Austinite should venture to San Antonio for tacos once in a while. ALSO: Ahead of Austin Lemonade Day, several lemonade entrepreneurs, including second-graders Rowan Briscoe and Joey Svoboda, came to the studio to talk about their business strategies and lemonade recipes. Westlake High School students (and brothers) Sidharth and Rohit Srinivasan, who participated in Lemonade Day when they were in elementary school, explained how a low-stakes business like a lemonade stand helped them launch a full business, Trashbots, which makes and delivers low-cost science and engineering kits to students around the globe. Plus, Eric Webb shares in this week’s Webb Report his list of the top Austin tourist attractions and which ones he thi

Electric scooters have taken over the greater downtown Austin in the past few weeks, and not everybody is pleased. Ben Wear, the Statesman's transportation writer, talks about the ups and downs, stops and starts of this new-to-Austin form of hitching a ride. Ken Dunn, founder of the Austin-based GoRead.com, an online retail store and community for book lovers and authors, explains why he left the police force — he was a homicide detective in Canada before ultimately landing in Las Vegas and then Austin — and what drives his mission to end illiteracy through a company that socializes and even gamifies the reading experience. On this week’s Webb Report, Eric Webb explains why many University of Texas alums were panicked last week to hear that the beloved turtle pond might be going away. And on A Toast we recommend Kacey Musgraves' new "Golden Hour" album, the new Netflix series "Wild Wild Country," the and two podcasts, "Bad with Money with Gaby Dunn," and "Conversations with People who Hate Me." More info: htt

In this week’s episode of “I Love You So Much,” we’re joined by Bill Childs, the host of KUTX’s "Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child," a weekly indie music show for kids that Childs has been hosting — sometimes with his own children, sometimes without them — for more than a decade. Bill, who is also an attorney who started a small record label along the way, discusses his experience running a multi-generational radio program and how to tap into kids' natural interest in music while introducing them to bands you already love. Clark Richards comes from a family you may have heard of. He's Ann Richards' son and Cecile Richards' brother, but he's also a passionate percussionist. This week, he talks with Omar and co-host Tolly Moseley about this weekend's new sequin-filled show, "A Night in Rio," from Austin Samba, which is North America’s largest samba group. The Amazon Books store opened at the Domain Northside in early March, but how does it compare to Austin's current bookstore culture? What does it offer and what

Miranda Wylie (aka Mia Martina) is the co-creator of "BedPost Confessions," a sex-positive storytelling show that started in Austin in 2010 and has now expanded to Oregon, Colorado, and indigenous communities in Canada. Ahead of two sure-to-be-packed BedPost Confession nights at the North Door next week, we talked with the Miranda about her new podcast, "Seen with Miranda," where she interviews guests on the way others see them, the way they see themselves and the distance between. ALSO: Stephanie Lang, a program director at UT's Warfield Center, commissioned a photo exhibit called "Seen & Unseen: A Sunday Afternoon in Clarksville" that will be on display through June 1. Lang, a fifth generation Austinite, chatted with Addie about the found objects and people featured in the photos and several upcoming walking tours of this historic district. Eric Webb joined Omar and Tolly to talk about a study that recently found suggests that regular concert attendance will boost your lifespan, and in A Toast, we gave a sh

This week, we welcome Caren Kelleher, the owner of Austin’s Gold Rush Vinyl, a manufacturer that’s modernizing the making of record albums. Kelleher, who used to work at Google while managing bands, has just launched Austin’s only large-scale vinyl album production facility, but in the episode, she explains why this seemingly retro technology is so appealing to consumers right now. ALSO: David and Chelle Neff, the authors of "Weird Homes: The People and Places That Keep Austin Strangely Wonderful" and the organizers of the upcoming Weird Homes Tour joined Tolly and Omar to talk about what makes a home weird in the first place and why these homeowners are the keepers of a big part of Austin's cultural identity. Their self-paced driving tour returns on April 21. Pickle-loving baseball fans will have a hard time resisting one of the new dishes at the Texas Rangers stadium this year: Dilly Dogs, a hot dog stuffed inside a pickle and fried like a corn dog. Eric Webb breaks down this affront to nature for us. In A

As "Ready Player One" hits theaters, movie writer Joe Gross explains the Austin connection to the newest Steven Spielberg film and how it depicts a future were virtual reality blurs the line between what's real and what's not. In a chat with Omar L. Gallaga and Addie Broyles, Joe talks about why Spielberg appeared to be having so much fun introducing the film to crowds during its South by Southwest world premiere and how the movie differs from the 2011 book written by Austinite Ernest Cline. Austinite Paula Forbes wasn't born in Texas, but she's been entrenched in the Austin food scene long enough to write "The Austin Cookbook," which includes recipes for local classics, including Mexican martinis, Central Texas brisket and Bob Armstrong Dip. She explains why Austin’s food culture is so hot right now and why reviewing cookbooks is so rewarding, even in the digital age when recipes seem to be everywhere. For our weekly Webb Report, Eric Webb digs into the new reboot of "Queer Eye" and how it's different from t

South by Southwest wrapped up last weekend but your co-hosts are still recounting the 10-day event and what they took away from this year's festival, from catching Steven Spielberg in person to covering Rachael Ray's Feedback, the biggest food event of the festival. Producer Alyssa Vidales spent a lot of the festival on the red carpet interviewing the celebrities behind "Isle of Dogs," "Ready Player One" and "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," and she learned that all of them love talking about Austin and Austin food. We've got clips! On this week’s Webb Report, Austin360 producer Eric Webb chatted with Omar and Addie about one of the most unusual shows at SXSW this year, an eight-hour concert meant to put its audience to sleep. In A Toast recommendations: Terrence Malick's new VR debut "Together," Caprock Canyons State Park in the Panhandle and "Seeing White," a 14-part podcast series from Scene on Radio. More info: austin360.com/loveaustin360

South by Southwest for the first time this year put together a two-day series of panels focusing on LGBTQIA issues or featuring speakers from these communities. On Saturday, Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, who were the stars of a reality TV show called “The Fabulous Beekman Boys” and own a lifestyle brand out of upstate New York, joined Austinites Anthony Sobotik and Chad Palmatier, the owners of Lick Honest Ice Creams, to talk about what it’s like running a business with your partner on a panel. On Sunday, they hosted an ice cream party at Toms coffeeshop on South Congress, where “I Love You So Much” co-host Addie Broyles caught up with them about their panel, SXSW’s venture into gay programming and what has or hasn’t changed on TV since the Beekman Boys made their debut in 2010. More SXSW dispatches and info: austin360.com/loveaustin360

In today's SXSW daily dispatch from the "I Love You So Much" team, Addie Broyles and Tolly Moseley take on the first ever SXSW Wellness Expo at the Palmer Events Center. From CBD-infused treats to mushroom jerky to chakra consultations, we talk about the offerings, and ask ourselves what it means for South By to expand the definition of innovation. (To gluten free doughnuts.) More SXSW dispatches and info: austin360.com/loveaustin360

If you’ve never had a loose meat sandwich, now is your chance. Of course, most people who go to the Roseanne pop-up at Volcom Garden, 1209 E. Sixth St., aren’t there for the sandwiches. They are there for the nostalgia trip back to the late 1980s and 1990s, the era when the Conner family was one of the most beloved TV families in America, giving us an insight into the ups and downs of a typical blue-collar family in the upper Midwest. ABC is rebooting the show on March 27, two decades after the original show ended, and this installation will take you right back to that time. At the replica of Langford Lunch Box, where Roseanne worked, you can try loose meat sandwiches, pie, coffee and root beer, served up in collectible koozies on Sunday. Stepping into the Conners’ living room is a trip. In addition to that classic living room, you’ll find the Conners’ kitchen, which is where they are screenprinting T-shirts and canvas bags, and a replica of Dan’s garage to kick back in a recliner and enjoy clips from the ser

Shortly after a very exciting Facebook Live video on Austin360 with Addie, Omar and Tolly chat with people at South by Southwest on what they thought about the Sen. Bernie Sanders / CNN's Jake Tapper session. Check out our other SXSW daily dispatches and big SXSW 2018 preview as well as some accompanying videos on austin360.com/loveaustin360.

Omar L. Gallaga and Statesman features editor Sharon Chapman talk about what they saw, tasted and experienced at HBO's massive recreation of Sweetwater, the town from its HBO sci-fi hit "Westworld." Come back for more SXSW daily dispatches over the next few days.

Every year, both the official and unofficial worlds of South by Southwest collide for 10 days, and even though it might be exhausting for “I Love You So Much” hosts Omar L. Gallaga, Tolly Moseley and Addie Broyles, they look forward to it every year. Omar puts this year’s festival in context with previous years, explaining why the pop culture side of the festival grows every year even as the cost of these parties and activations go up. Addie explains why there are more food panels outside the festival than ever this year, including a free four-day event at Trinity Hall that is a partnership between Land O’Lakes, National Geographic and Microsoft. With morning yoga sessions in the conference session, SXSW has always had an element of wellness, but nothing like this year’s Wellness Expo, which Tolly says is the latest example of the “GOOP-ification” of SXSW. (Thanks, Gwyneth.) Austin360 music writers Deborah Sengupta Stith and Peter Blackstock tell us whether the muted nature of this year’s SXSW Music is worryi

Bart Willis, co-owner of Southside Tattoo, has spent more than 25 years learning the art, history and tradition of tattooing, but on our show, he explains why there's always more to learn about the craft. He discusses why Austin has such a strong tattoo culture and why hiring artists for a tattoo shop is like putting together a band. ALSO: Michelle Breyer, the co-founder of NaturallyCurly.com and author of "The Curl Revolution," talks about the ups and downs of living with curly hair and how she and her co-founders have built a thriving community for the 65 percent of the American population with some kind of texture in their hair. Austinite Peter Tsai published one of the early Austin food blogs, but these days, he mostly shares what he's cooking and eating at local restaurants through his Instagram account, @supertsai. Peter chatted with Omar and Addie about why having 99 Ranch Market and H-Mart, two of the country's largest Asian grocers, means so much to a mid-size city like Austin. On A Toast: recommenda

Statesman culture writer Michael Barnes, joins us to talk about his new volume of "Indelible Austin: Selected Histories," a compilation of profiles and histories about everyday Austinites, neighborhoods, families, business owners and subcultures that, together, create our booming, vibrant city. Also: Wendi Aarons, one of our favorite Austin humorists whose work appears in McSweeney's and other publications, has been teaching classes on humor writing, and she joined Tolly and Omar to explain how she hones her own skills and why writing short jokes for Twitter is as fun as ever. Plus: Marvel's "Black Panther" is finally here, and crowds are packing theaters to watch it. In a segment with film critic Joe Gross, the longtime comics fan says he knew the movie was going to be a success when he finished watching it the first time and immediately wanted to watch it again. He explains why the film resonates with so many audiences. In A Toast: a NYT Magazine story, "What Teenagers are Learning from Online Porn," MTV's

Clinton Kelly was the host of "What Not To Wear" for nine seasons, including in 2008, when he and his co-host Stacy London made over "I Love You So Much" co-host Addie Broyles. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of it, Addie and Omar called up Clinton, who is now a daily TV presence on "The Chew," to find out how fashion advice has changed in the decade since. If you're hoping to make over your own closet, you'd call a local fashion stylist to help. Austinite Laurel Kinney was a social worker before becoming a stylist and she uses her understanding of the human condition to help her clients, many of whom are going through some kind of major life change. Ahead of the upcoming Taste of Black Austin event, Greater Austin Black Chamber president and CEO Tam Hawkins talked with Addie about why Austin needs an event to showcase the legacy of local African American food businesses and celebrate the entrepreneurs who are carrying it on. In this week's Webb Report, Eric Webb tells us about what happened when singer Lan

With more than 20 million users, Bumble is one of the biggest dating apps in the U.S. The company's head of brand, Alex Williamson, who was part of the founding team at Bumble when it launched in 2014, gives advice on improving your chances of finding love online. Ellsworth Kelly was a noted artist and sculptor who died last year, but the Blanton Museum of Art is about to unveil what might be his greatest work. Deputy director for curatorial affairs Carter E. Foster tells us what's so special about this freestanding building, which opens to the public on Feb. 18. Michael J. Ryan, a UT biology professor and author of "A Taste for the Beautiful," talked with Tolly about the role that excitement plays in animal behavior and what humans can learn from mating rituals in nature. Avocados are as weird as they are delicious. For this week’s Webb Report, we brought in Eric Webb to explain what he uncovered while writing about cancer research in the Rio Grande Valley. Toast picks: "Ted Radio Hour" episode, "Can We Trus

Chikage Windler, chief meteorologist at CBS Austin, has seen a lot of crazy weather over the last year, but even with our hurricanes, snow and ice, the weather here isn't quite as intense to keep up as in her native Oklahoma. On the podcast, she explains why Austin is the perfect place for her to raise her kids and be challenged in her field. Statesman travel and features editor Kristin Finan has launched a new essay series called Family Mixtape and is seeking essays from everyday Austinites on what it means to be a family. In Advice for Austinites, Hector Gonzalez, who works with the non-profit It's Time Texas, shares some tips on staying healthy beyond the January resolutions. Joe Gross discusses "Waco," a new miniseries about David Koresh on the Paramount Network starring Taylor Kitsch. And in A Toast, we recommend Stephen King's 2012 stand-alone Dark Tower book, "The Wind Through the Keyhole," Netflix's "Grace & Frankie" and all things Georgetown, especially the Sweet Lemon Inn & Kitchen. More info: austi

This episode might make you want a beer, a bar of chocolate or an afternoon spin at an ice rink. Beer/wine/spirits writer Arianna Auber talks about the latest developments in the local beer scene, including why "Supernatural" star Jensen Ackles picked Dripping Springs to get into the brewing business. She also explains why brewers have recently banded together to form a political action committee and which new breweries and brewpubs should be on your radar. Chaparral Ice has been at Burnet Road and Anderson Lane for more than 20 years, but about a year ago, hockey lover and coach Ryan Raya bought the facility. With the Winter Olympics around the corner, Raya came by to tell us what draws people to figure skating, hockey and, yes, even curling, and why Texans might misunderstand winter sports culture. Author, former Austinite and chocolate connoisseur Megan Giller schools us on all things cacao and how to enjoy chocolate in a new way. In this week's Webb Report, Eric Webb explains why the recent story about a

Michael Pollan might be the country's foremost food writer, but he considers himself a nature writer, which makes his forthcoming book only slightly less surprising. "How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression and Transcendence" doesn't come out until May, but Pollan will be in Austin to talk about his career, our ever-evolving relationship with nature, the food industry and, yes, LSD at an event on Feb. 2 at the Long Center. He joined us by phone to explain why he wanted to learn more about psychedelic drugs in the first place. ALSO: Is "Black Mirror" a little too close to reality? Film critic Joe Gross and co-hosts Omar L. Gallaga and Tolly Moseley unpack a recent episode, "Arkangel" from the Netflix series' new fourth season. The Ohio-based soccer team, Crew SC, has decided to try to relocate to Austin, and this has local soccer fans swooning and NIMBYs steaming. Statesman sports writer Kevin Lyttle has been covering this issue