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South Kongress Podcast

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The South Kongress Podcast is an Austin based lifestyle show where I interview great people doing great things in the great state of Texas, and talk with my buddies about the goings on in pop culture, music, movies, TV and more!
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Episodes

Daemon Dust Podcast #001 - The Intro

On the inaugural episode of the Daemon Dust Podcast, Travis Bryant and Richard Fann II introduce themselves and give a bit of backstory on their fandom. What they hope from the series compared to what they expect. A conversation about how to handle spoilers from the books and they tease topics for episode #2!

Oct 08, 201918 min

'I Just Wanna Tell Stories' Season 1 Episode 10 - Cindy

*SEASON FINALE* Jeaux wraps up Season 1 with Cindy, an East Austin bred Photographer/Installation Artist. Covering the past and present of a historic district, the two cover: - Meeting at a Pool Party/Top 5 Discussion - Growing up in East Austin - The 1928 Master Plan - Sibling Cliques - Being the creative late bloomer in the family - Growth as creative affirmation - Being pushed away from art by white teachers - The people who showed support in adulthood - Undoing the negative and building on t...

Oct 03, 201932 min

The GooseDown #20 - The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight

THE BEST BOOK IN THE SERIES SO FAR! This week's episodes covers the most complete book to date, with developed characters, clear motivations, and great pacing. It also helps me touch on some of my favorite "get back at the bullies" movies and shows, talk about growing up the grandson of a sharecroppers, and preview some exclusive Halloween content for our South Kongress Patrons!

Oct 02, 201931 min

South Kongress #82 - ...We Don't Have Wifi

This week, Cam details the early stages of his move, and the shock of people willingly avoiding the internet. The guys also discuss the impeachment, Kanye's album delay and suspect merch, Baker Mayfield vs. AB, D'Eriq King's redshirt, Kyrie protecting KD, and reflecting on 50,000 South Kongress steams.

Sep 30, 201939 min

'I Just Wanna Tell Stories' Season 1 Episode 9 - Deja

This week Jeaux interviews Deja, actress and writer of both stage and screen. The two discuss: - Meeting through PRIDE partnership - Inviting the Mahogany Project to perform at St. Edwards - Developing authenticity in Houston - Growing up under a creative - Art and activism as inseparable things - When theater became a passion - Coveted roles and opportunities - Adjusting to Austin and a PWI - Building a support system of Black Women - Approaching a role - Words for a younger Deja - *TOP FIVE AC...

Sep 26, 201935 min

The GooseDown #19 - Deep Trouble

What's more ethical? Sea World, or robbing Sea World? The tough questions come out this week, as we have a story that takes place exclusively on the water. Billy Deep's an adventurer, Sheena Deep's a skeptic, and their Uncle, Dr. Deep, on the search for a mythical creature to keep his funding... afloat! Mermaids and murder abound, as I cover maybe the most outright fun story in the series so far. And talk about how I used to steal from Sea World.

Sep 25, 201924 min

South Kongress #81 - How Much for a NAV feature?

The Battery's back! The guys talk girls being friends, the Tekashi Six9ine trial, being true to your upbringing, Antonio Brown's group chat, Denzel playing Magneto, Kanye's latest album, the Area 51 flop, Trump and the Ukraine, and keeping your Ls off social media.

Sep 23, 201947 min

'I Just Wanna Tell Stories' Season 1 Episode 8 - Adam

In a tonal departure, Jeaux interviews Adam, artistic baker and painter, for a conversation that's heavier on process than performance. In talking about all the things that go into a piece of art, the two go over: - Meeting at Jeaux's show - "Hobbyist" vs. "Artist" - using multiple outlets to express yourself - the artistry of baking - Growing up in Massachusetts and Georgia - A doomed birthday cake - Having strong creatives in your family - YouTube as an education - The process of turning food ...

Sep 19, 201930 min

The GooseDown #18 - Monster Blood II

The first sequel in the series, Monster Blood II picks up shortly after the first, and our hero Evan is anything but a hero to the kids in his new town. No one believes his story, the adults in charge hate him, he's in charge of cleaning up hamster turds, and he has a new nemesis named Conan. The change in Evan's life, the return of a few old friends, and witch induced PTSD are all covered in this week's episode. Also, I thrown in a Robin Williams reference and some info on the latest GooseDown ...

Sep 18, 201929 min

South Kongress #80 - Lyin' on Wax

Cam and Peanut recap their weeks, and Cam goes a step further by using a meeting at an event at his Alma Mater to talk about the biggest lies the guys have experienced, and how one helped provide guidance for a kid in need. And Peanut can't resist talking about that one company's bid for naming rights to that arena in Miami.

Sep 16, 201935 min

'I Just Wanna Tell Stories' Season 1 Episode 7 - Jeremy

This week, Jeaux sits down with Community Curator Jeremy to talk about his passion for connecting creatives to create art. The topics include, - Meeting at Jeaux's old job - Making your own title - Trying your hand at all aspects of a process - Growing up in Duncanville - How his family would describe him - Being an introverted eater - Fostering a communicative environment - The first big connection - Being Out in high school - Current family relationship - Antiquing as a creative breakthrough -...

Sep 12, 201931 min

The GooseDown #17 - Why I'm Afraid of Bees

This week's story goes from downer to WAY DOWNER is... silver lining. Taking heavy inspiration from 'The Fly', we learn about Gary Lutz (aka "Lutz the Klutz") and his struggles fitting in, from sports, to girls, to bullies, and how his desire for another life leads to absolutely fright. A 3 way body swap, lots of near death experiences, and learning to focus on yourself are the big points as we see Gary travel from scared boy, to scared bee, to... something else altogether.

Sep 11, 201928 min

South Kongress #79 - Attack of the Barbz

Peanut's team is off to a great start, Cam pays the price for social media fame, and the guys weigh in on the Summer of Antonio Brown. NFL playoff predictions, Cam's upcoming event, and more!

Sep 09, 201934 min

'I Just Wanna Tell Stories' Season 1 Episode 6 - Tarik

Jeaux interviews author/writer/producer Tarik aka "Mister TellTales", about the many projects he's involved in and the time he find to make it all happen! The topics include: - Meeting at Austin Black Pride - Being a Mental Health Advocate - "What Works For Us" Podcast - "What's in the Mirror" Non-Profit - Play-writing vs. Authoring vs. Producing - Growing up in Detroit - Writing TV Shows as a kid - When did writing become the creative focus - Choosing a PWI over a HBCU - Moving to Atlanta with ...

Sep 05, 201932 min

The GooseDown #16 - One Day at HorrorLand

WHAT FUN! Seriously, in a horror/sci-fi/fantasy series, RL Stine takes a bit of a chance to get off some pretty good comedy. Think National Lampoon's Vacation meets Killer Clowns from Outer Space in this story about a family taking a wrong turn to the wrong place for all the right scares and jumps! There are really great descriptions of "costumes", rides, attractions... and a damn Nick arcade game! I talk about traveling cross country as a kid, exactly who asks to speak to the manager, and actua...

Sep 04, 201925 min

South Kongress #78 - Not Ready For That Conversation

*VOTE FOR THE SOUTH KONGRESS PODCAST AS AUSTIN’S BEST LOCAL PODCAST!* https://www.austinchronicle.com/vote-best-of-austin/ This week, the guys talk about the first week of school, Dave’s new standup, Larry Johnson going full hotep, WTF Jay-Z’s doing, and a little movie called ‘The Strange Thing About the Johnsons’.

Sep 02, 201944 min

'I Just Wanna Tell Stories' Season 1 Episode 5 - Ashley

*VOTE FOR THE SOUTH KONGRESS PODCAST AS AUSTIN’S BEST LOCAL PODCAST!* https://www.austinchronicle.com/vote-best-of-austin/ Jeaux chats with podcast host/ TV production assistant Ashley, fresh off of completing work on the most recent season of 'Fear of the Walking Dead'. The topics covered include: - Meeting through IM Volleyball - Growing up in Killeen, Texas - Using 'CSI' as an artistic inspiration - The family roles of a military kid - Using free software to build a brand - The passive talent...

Aug 29, 201937 min

The GooseDown #15 - You Can't Scare Me!

*VOTE FOR THE SOUTH KONGRESS PODCAST AS AUSTIN’S BEST LOCAL PODCAST!* https://www.austinchronicle.com/vote-best-of-austin/ The cover art betrays the majority of the story, and for the second week in a row we see the limitations of a 120 page limit. We follow 4 terrible children as they do their best to embarrass an obnoxious kid in their class for no other reason than her confidence upsets them. WAY in the background of the story is a better one about the rich literally killing the poor (with th...

Aug 28, 201924 min

South Kongress #77 - Chicken n' Yams

*VOTE FOR THE SOUTH KONGRESS PODCAST AS AUSTIN’S BEST LOCAL PODCAST!* https://www.austinchronicle.com/vote-best-of-austin/ This week, the guys talk about the back to school trail, building relationships on social media, the responsibility of a platform, knowing when to say no, and Cam's role in the Great Chicken Sandwich War of 2019.

Aug 26, 201950 min

'I Just Wanna Tell Stories' Season 1 Episode 4 - Eric

*VOTE FOR THE SOUTH KONGRESS PODCAST AS AUSTIN’S BEST LOCAL PODCAST!* https://www.austinchronicle.com/vote-best-of-austin/ This week, Joe sits down with Eric, creator of the L-Code Fashion Blog, and co-host of the What Works For Us Podcast. The topics include: - Growing up in Detroit - The influence of Lil‘ Kim - Family support in coming out - When fashion became a passion - The trends of different times in Detroit - “Fast fashion” as a modern look - A trend he’d want to see return - Fashion Hou...

Aug 22, 201930 min

The GooseDown #14 - The Werewolf of Fever Swamp

*VOTE FOR THE SOUTH KONGRESS PODCAST AS AUSTIN’S BEST LOCAL PODCAST!* https://www.austinchronicle.com/vote-best-of-austin/ This week's book shows the limitations of only have 120 or so pages to work with. Fantastic description is marred down by a "who done it?" that really only has 2 suspects without much motivation, then gives up a third in the final chapter. It has great use of a first person narrator very aware of his surrounds though, and establishes the parents involved maybe better than an...

Aug 21, 201920 min

South Kongress #76 - Familiars

*VOTE FOR THE SOUTH KONGRESS PODCAST AS AUSTIN’S BEST LOCAL PODCAST!* https://www.austinchronicle.com/vote-best-of-austin/ The guys talk about sharing your platform, who deserves your time, high school football, Jay Z and Eric Reid, Trump's misalignment, and the loss of a Longhorn.

Aug 19, 201940 min

'I Just Wanna Tell Stories' Season 1 Episode 3 - Marcus

Jeaux sits down with Marcus, his coworker and digital artist, to talk about all the ways he’s produced content and driven community involvement. The topics include: - How they met and how they’ve collaborated - Self description as a creative - His online artist network - Art as exercise - Growing up on the Texas Gulf Coast - Positive but evolving relationship with his parents - Earliest Art/Creations - Preferable creative spaces - The maturation of the creative voice - Organizing and executing e...

Aug 15, 201932 min

The GooseDown #13 - Piano Lessons Can Be Murder

This week's book has a lively protagonist, maybe the most rational parents, a little interracial romance, and some things that are better off imagined than seen. It tries to be a ghost story, but a sci-fi story, but a psychological thriller, and kind of falls on it's face at all three. I compare it a bit it to the visual treatment, but mostly have fun talking about Jerry's interactions more than any real danger he faces. Don't worry, next week we have werewolves!!!!

Aug 14, 201924 min

South Kongress #75 - Sex, Lists, and Lizzo

Cam makes a quick trip to San Antonio to assemble the Nawfwest Avengers, and the squad tackles: - El Paso Shooting - Jeffrey Epstein Suicide - Lizzo vs. Future Hive - Antonio Brown Situation - Rick Ross album - Top 50 Adult Stars List

Aug 12, 201958 min

’I Just Wanna Tell Stories’ Season 1 Episode 2 - Alejandro

This Week, Jeaux interviews Alejandro, Host of the 'Yo Soy!' Podcast. The Topics Include: - Growing up in Orlando, and the lasting effects of the Pulse Nightclub Incident - The uplifting text conversation with his mother - Coming of age in a creative high school - Helping to get stories out in the 'Yo Soy' Podcast - Dream Interview Subjects - Inspiring Change in a Latino Fraternity - The time commitments of podcasting - Coming from a family of creatives AND *TOP FIVE PIZZA TOPPINGS!*

Aug 08, 201929 min

The GooseDown #12 - Be Careful What You Wish For...

THIS ONE OF THE MOST SINISTER STORIES I'VE EVER READ. A preteen vendetta causes life changing results over the course of one of the roughest weeks to ever grace a middle school. Sam doesn't know why Judith hates her, but a chance meeting with an old woman helps her get even... until it doesn't. Mean girls, basketball, and a breakdown of some of the coolest "wish gone wrong" stories out there!

Aug 07, 201921 min

South Kongress #74 - Keithtrick

Cam and Peanut are joined by social media guru Beka to talk about the Instagram purge, making money on your phone, and being ugly w/ multiple wimminz. Cam also starts his sad music music marathon because reasons.

Aug 05, 201944 min

'I Just Wanna Tell Stories' Season 1 Episode 1 - Jayna

The Mahogany Project, in conjunction with the South Kongress Podcast Network, presents 'I Just Wanna Tell Stories', hosted by Jeaux Anderson Jr. IJWTS digs into the creative process of local people of color, exploring their methods, passion, and projects as they navigate their surroundings, and the world at large. Jeaux's first guest is Jayna, a Port Arthur-bred singer, songwriter, and co-host of the political breakdown show the 'Pretty Witty' Podcast.

Aug 01, 201932 min
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