The Austin Pod

About The Austin Pod

Two Austin Texas locals talk about all things Austin Texas including Austin events, Austin news, Austin Restaurants, Austin Bars and what encompasses Austin Texas Culture! Hosted by two Austin creators Anthony Jones from @Theatxdrinker and Rachel Lately from @512bites.

Publisher

TheAustinPod

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Aug 2024

Latest episode

16 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jul 2026

   Austin's New White Rocks Amphitheater, Ariana Grande & the Last Hooters I The Austin Pod

   Welcome back to The Austin Pod, the podcast where Anthony from The ATX Drinker and Rachel from 512 Bites talk about everything happening in Austin, Texas.This week we're catching up after some time away and diving into some of the biggest stories around Austin. We talk about the closing of the last official Hooters in Round Rock, our search for the best buffalo and smoked wings in Austin, Ariana Grande stopping by De Nada while she was in town, whether West 6th Street is still the place to go, and the new White Rocks Amphitheater project that's planned for the Austin area. We also get into the NBA Finals, the Spurs trade that sent Victor Wembanyama to the Knicks, and plenty of other Austin conversations along the way. The proposed White Rocks development includes a new 10,000 seat outdoor amphitheater west of Austin alongside a hotel and residences, making it one of the biggest entertainment projects announced for the area.If you love Austin restaurants, bars, food, concerts, events, local news, and everything happening around the city, you're in the right place.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a new episode of The Austin Pod.

2. 

   18 Jun 2026

   The Truth About Austin's Most Hyped Spots I The Austin Pod

   This week on The Austin Pod, we're diving into one of the most controversial topics we've ever tackled: Austin's most overrated and underrated places. From restaurants and bars to neighborhoods, attractions, outdoor spots, live music venues, and local favorites, we're sharing our honest opinions on what's worth the hype and what might be getting a little too much attention. Whether you're new to Austin, visiting for the weekend, or you've lived here for years, this episode is packed with Austin recommendations, hidden gems, local hot takes, and plenty of debate. Do you agree with our rankings, or are we completely wrong? Let us know in the comments. The Austin Pod is your weekly podcast covering all things Austin, Texas, including the best restaurants in Austin, Austin bars, things to do in Austin, Austin events, local news, hidden gems, nightlife, food recommendations, and everything happening around the city. 🍻 Follow Anthony: Instagram: @theatxdrinker 🍴 Follow Rachel: Instagram: @512bites 🎙️ Follow The Austin Pod for new episodes covering Austin food, Austin nightlife, Austin culture, Austin events, and the best things to do in Austin, Texas.

3. 

   4 Jun 2026

   Austin Just Hit a Major Milestone & Other Things Happening Around Town | Ep. 54

   elcome back to The Austin Pod! Austin has officially surpassed 1 million residents, making this a huge milestone for the city. In Episode 54, Anthony and Rachel discuss what that means for Austin's future, how the city continues to change, and some of the latest stories happening around town. We also talk about the Peace Park troll that burned down, apartment hunting in Austin, how to score free Guinness at local bars, and a variety of other things happening around the 512. Whether you're a longtime Austinite or just moved here, this episode is a fun catch up on what's happening in Austin right now. 🎙️ The Austin Pod Episode 54 📍 Austin, Texas Follow along for conversations about Austin news, events, restaurants, bars, growth, culture, and everything else that makes Austin one of the most unique cities in America.

Who has been a guest on The Austin Pod

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Berry
• Gustavo
• Pao

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

254,117

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

77 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

26

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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