Welcome to Hey Elgin, the podcast that celebrates life in our perfectly situated town! Just a stone's throw from the buzz of Austin, Elgin offers the best of both worlds – small-town charm with big-city access. Hosts Boston Nick, Ben, and Tony explore the unique balance, local favorites, and everything in between. Whether you're a long-time resident or just curious about our neck of the woods, we're glad you're here!!
Hey Elgin!
Claim This Podcastby Boston Nick, Ben & Tony
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Podcast Overview
Welcome to Hey Elgin, the podcast that celebrates life in our perfectly situated town! Just a stone's throw from the buzz of Austin, Elgin offers the best of both worlds – small-town charm with big-city access. Hosts Boston Nick, Ben, and Tony explore the unique balance, local favorites, and everything in between. Whether you're a long-time resident or just curious about our neck of the woods, we're glad you're here!!
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Recent Episodes
July 26, 2026
A Chat with Kat: Social Work, Precinct 4, and Playlist Chaos with Kat Hammer
<p>Welcome back to another episode of <strong>Hey Elgin!!</strong> Thisweek, Tony, Ben, and Boston Nick are sitting down for an official "Chat with Kat," featuring Bastrop County Precinct 4 write-in candidate Kat Hammer.</p><p>We dive deep into Kat’s fascinating background, exploringher travels across the United States and her incredible 30-plus-year career as a dedicated social worker. Kat breaks down exactly how those decades of on-the-ground experience uniquely equip her for the challenges of thisposition. We also discuss what truly sets her apart from her opponent and why genuine leadership means actually listening to the people—even if she isn't a fan of the word "politician."</p><p>But it wouldn't be a proper trip to the studio without a fewcurveballs. To wrap things up, Boston Nick takes the mic to explore Kat’s wildly diverse, genre-hopping taste in music, before taking a sharp turn into the strange, the unexplained, and our favorite conspiracy theories.</p><p>Tune in for an honest, grounded, and incredibly fun conversation with someone fighting hard to represent our community!</p>
July 21, 2026
The Hogeye Stagecoach, Local Lore, and Elgin History with Karen Bernstein
<p>Welcome back to another episode of <strong>Hey Elgin!!</strong> This week, Tony, Ben, and Boston Nick are stepping back in time with Media Producer, Director, and Editor, Karen Bernstein.</p><p>After trading New York for Elgin in 2018, Karen quickly embedded herself in the civic heartbeat of the town, bringing her extensive documentary expertise to the Elgin Oral History Project. We sit down to dive deep into the rich history, local legends, and lore that built our community.From the early days of Perryville and the dust of the Hogeye stagecoach to the influential leaders who shaped Elgin into what it is today, nothing is off the table.</p><p>Of course, it wouldn't be a proper episode if things didn'tget a little weird at the end. Boston Nick takes the wheel to steer the conversation into the unknown and spooky side of Elgin's history, wrapping it all up with some classic music talk.</p><p>Tune in for a fascinating ride through the past, present,and paranormal! </p>
July 11, 2026
Handcrafted Hope with Little Stars of Texas (Plus BBQ, Harleys, and the Bizarre)
<p>Welcome back to <strong>Hey Elgin!!</strong> This week, Tony, Ben, andBoston Nick are shifting gears for a heavier, but deeply important, conversation.</p><p>We are honored to sit down with Stephen Wusterhausen andCurtis Craig from the Little Stars of Texas Foundation. They share the heart behind their mission: providing beautiful, handcrafted infant caskets entirely at no cost to families navigating unimaginable tragedy. During the interview,Curtis opens up and shares his own heartbreaking personal story of losing a child at birth, illustrating exactly why this foundation’s work is a vital light in the darkest of times.</p><p>To continue providing this gift to grieving families, LittleStars of Texas needs our community's support. We get the full rundown on two massive upcoming events: their <strong>1st Annual BBQ Fundraiser & Silent Auction</strong> at the SPJST Hall on Saturday, August 1st at 6:00 PM, and their epic <strong>Christmas Ride Giveaway</strong>, where one lucky winner will drive off witha brand-new Harley-Davidson Nightster® (or a cool $10,000 cash).</p><p>Because this is still Hey Elgin!!, we couldn't let them leave the studio without a little bit of our signature chaos. To lightenthe heavy air, Boston Nick wraps things up with our famous two questions, taking us on a sharp left turn into classic rock and the delightfully weird.</p><p>Grab a tissue for the first half, a drink for the second,and join us for one of the most powerful, real, and raw episodes we've ever recorded.</p>
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