Épisodes

  • Front Row Live (Season 6, Episode 24)

    Front Row Live (Season 6, Episode 24)
    Feb 26 2026
    On this episode of The 2 Hour Lunch Break Podcast, we sit down with Jamesha Chapple and Malcolm McGregor of Front Row Live - a collective creating intimate, high-quality live music experiences and community-driven events across the city. We talk about their journeys to Austin, the inspiration behind Front Row Live and Front Row Functions, the realities of building a creative collective, and what’s next for one of the city’s most intentional live performance platforms. From the highs and lows of running events to their vision for the future of live music in Austin, this is a real conversation about culture, community, and creating spaces for artists to thrive. Watch the full episode and tap in with the Front Row Live movement. . . . #2HourLunchBreak #FrontRowLive #AustinMusic #AustinPodcast #LiveMusicAustin #ATXMusic #AustinCreatives #IndieArtists #LivePerformance #MusicCollective #RNBMusic #HipHopAustin #AustinEvents #MusicPodcast #CreativeCommunity #FrontRowFunctions #AustinNightlife #SupportLocalArtists #AustinTX #MusicCulture #LiveSessions #EmergingArtists #AustinScene #IndependentMusic
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    53 min
  • Karima Santi (Season 6, Episode 23)

    Karima Santi (Season 6, Episode 23)
    Feb 19 2026
    On this episode of The 2 Hour Lunch Break Podcast, we sit down with Austin-based singer-songwriter Karima Santi to talk about her journey across continents, finding her sound in the Austin music scene, and the cinematic world behind her upcoming album Royale. We dive into her influences, from Sade to dream pop and trip-hop, her love for film noir, and the story behind her new single “Pocket Aces,” dropping the day after this episode goes live. 🎧 Watch the full episode and tap in with one of Austin’s rising voices. . . . #KarimaSanti #PocketAces #AustinMusic #AustinPodcast #IndieArtist #SingerSongwriter #DreamPop #TripHop #AustinTX #2HLBpod #SupportLocalArtists #MusicInterview #AustinCreatives #NewMusic2026 #ZachPetitt . . . Karima Santi, Pocket Aces, Austin musician interview, Austin music podcast, indie singer songwriter, dream pop artist, trip hop artist, Sade inspired artist, Austin Texas music scene, independent artist interview, 2 Hour Lunch Break Podcast, Zach Petitt, Austin creatives, Austin indie music, film noir inspired music, Black female singer songwriter
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    43 min
  • Bars Robinson (Season 6, Episode 22)

    Bars Robinson (Season 6, Episode 22)
    Feb 12 2026
    Born & raised in Austin, TX, Bars Robinson sits down with The 2 Hour Lunch Break Podcast to talk real growth, real grind, and what it takes to build timeless music in today’s game. From early days boxing and handing out CDs, to becoming an official SXSW artist, collaborating across the city, and gearing up for his next run — Bars breaks down the mindset behind applying pressure and investing in yourself as a creative. If you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or anyone trying to turn passion into momentum, this one’s for you. Tap in, drop a comment, and let us know what hit home.
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    38 min
  • Shaun Solo (Season 6, Episode 21)

    Shaun Solo (Season 6, Episode 21)
    Feb 5 2026
    Austin’s own Shaun Solo pulls up to The 2 Hour Lunch Break Podcast for a real conversation about his journey from Killeen to Austin, building momentum with records like Adios, The Reign, and his latest single “The Land” ft. Yung Bryse - with visuals filmed at the legendary Chicano Park. We talk about: 🔥 Finding his sound & West Coast influence in Texas 🔥 The Austin hip-hop scene & SXSW grind 🔥 Balancing real life, music & entrepreneurship 🔥 The meaning behind “The Land” + culture-forward visuals 🔥 Building his brand MAAB (Manifested Aspirations & Adjusted Behavior) 🔥 Mental health, growth & long-term vision If you’re tapped into Austin culture, independent hip-hop, or the real grind behind the music this episode is for you. . . . ShaunSolo #TheLand #YungBryse #AustinHipHop #AustinMusic #ATXHipHop #TexasHipHop #IndependentArtist #ChicanoPark #2HourLunchBreak #2HLBPodcast #AustinPodcast #KilleenToAustin #RealityRap #WestCoastVibes #ManifestedAspirations #MOBBrand #UndergroundHipHop #ArtistInterview #HipHopPodcast #SupportLocalArtists #AustinCulture #ATXMusicScene
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    45 min
  • Queen Deelah (Season 6, Episode 20)

    Queen Deelah (Season 6, Episode 20)
    Jan 29 2026
    We sit down with Queen Deelah, Oakland-born artist, activist, and healer through sound, for a powerful conversation on music as healing, community organizing, mental health, motherhood, and intentional living. From her roots in Oakland to rebuilding her life in Austin, Queen Deelah breaks down how loss, faith, and love shaped her purpose - and why music is more than entertainment… it’s a frequency. 👇🏾 Join the conversation in the comments 👍🏾 Like, subscribe, and share to support independent community-driven media. A podcast for Austin, from Austin. . . . #QueenDeelah #2HourLunchBreak #AustinHipHop #OaklandHipHop #ATXCreators #MusicAsHealing #PowerOfLove #WomenInHipHop #IndependentArtists #CommunityHealing #MentalHealthAndMusic #BlackCreatives #ATXCulture
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    53 min
  • DJ KICKIT (Season 6, Episode 19)

    DJ KICKIT (Season 6, Episode 19)
    Jan 15 2026
    In this episode of The 2 Hour Lunch Break Podcast, we sit down with Karla Rendon, aka DJ KICKIT - an Austin-based DJ, emcee, motivational speaker, and the official wedding DJ for Season 19 of Married at First Sight. Born in Mexico and raised in Texas, DJ KICKIT opens up about her immigrant journey, finding her voice as a Latina and queer woman in male-dominated spaces, building community in Austin, and turning life’s setbacks into momentum. We talk music, business, representation, mental health, and what it really looks like to bet on yourself. From Austin City Limits to national TV, from corporate tech to full-time creative - this is a story about resilience, authenticity, and living unapologetically. 🎙️ Tap in, drop a comment, and let us know what resonated with you most. . . . #DJKickit #2HourLunchBreak #AustinPodcast #AustinDJ #MarriedAtFirstSight #LatinaDJ #QueerCreatives #WomenInMusic #AustinTexas #ATXCreatives #DJLife #ImmigrantStories #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #austinculture . . . DJ Kickit interview, Karla Rendon DJ, Austin DJ podcast, Married at First Sight DJ, Latina DJ Austin, queer DJs, women DJs Texas, immigrant success stories, Austin creatives podcast, DJ podcast interview, open format DJ, Austin music scene, DJ Kickit Married at First Sight, 2 Hour Lunch Break Podcast
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    43 min
  • Sweet Limb (Season 6, Episode 18)

    Sweet Limb (Season 6, Episode 18)
    Dec 25 2025
    In this episode of The 2 Hour Lunch Break Podcast, we sit down with Chris Robinson aka Sweetlimb — an Austin-based Alt R&B, neo-soul, and lo-fi hip hop artist whose music blends introspection, healing, and pure good energy. Sweetlimb opens up about his upbringing, growing up in the Texas suburbs, being raised by a single mother, and finding his voice as a Black creative navigating the Austin music scene. We talk about mental health, his experience with ketamine therapy, love as inspiration behind songs like “That Good Energy”, and how projects like Vibes, Thank You For Not Snitching, Mellow Yellow, and The Pastel Noise reflect different chapters of his life. If you love conversations about music, creativity, healing, and community, this episode is for you. 🎧 Tap in. Slow down. Catch a vibe.
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    28 min
  • Kea Goins (Season 6, Episode 17)

    Kea Goins (Season 6, Episode 17)
    Dec 18 2025
    From growing up in Hawai’i to restarting life in Austin off pure faith, hustle, and grit — Kea Goins has built a career rooted in helping people grow. As the founder of WNDRLND Marketing and a driving force in Austin’s independent music scene, Kea is proof that your path doesn’t have to be linear to be powerful. In this episode, Kea breaks down: ✨ How she built a full-time marketing agency with no 9–5 🎵 Working with J Soulja, Good Music Influence & The Pre-Roll 📈 Helping small businesses compete with big brands 🎙️ Supporting artists who are juggling the entire industry alone 💼 Hiring her first employee as an entrepreneur 🌱 Why sustainability matters in marketing 🔥 The mindset that carried her through each “restart” Whether you're a small business owner, a creative, an artist, or someone figuring out your next chapter — this conversation WILL hit home.
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    34 min