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  • 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
  • Blakchyl (Season 6, Episode 16)

    Blakchyl (Season 6, Episode 16)
    Dec 11 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Te’aunna Moore — BLAKCHYL, one of Austin’s most authentic and powerful voices in hip-hop. From her roots in The Cipher, to touring in France, to evolving her sound from boom bap to soulful R&B, Blakchyl breaks down the journey of a dark-skinned, queer, Eastside artist carving her own lane in a male-dominated industry. We talk identity, community, collaboration, vulnerability, experimentation, the Austin music scene, and everything in between. This one is full of gems. 💎 If you’re from Austin, love hip-hop, or just appreciate real artistry — you’re gonna feel this. 🔔 SUPPORT THE SHOW If you enjoy these Austin stories, do us a favor: 💬 Comment your thoughts 📲 Share with a friend 📌 Subscribe for more interviews It helps us spotlight more local creatives and community leaders.
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    54 min
  • Grace Aguilar-Domonter (Season 6, Episode 15)

    Grace Aguilar-Domonter (Season 6, Episode 15)
    Nov 27 2025
    n this episode of The 2 Hour Lunch Break, we sit down with Chef Grace Aguilar-Domonter—the creative force behind Five O Four, Austin’s new Honduran Creole food truck blending New Orleans soul with Honduran roots. Grace opens up about her journey from post-Katrina Louisiana to Austin kitchens, building Better Say Grace, winning national culinary scholarships, and creating a lane where culture, identity, and food collide. If you’re into food culture, entrepreneurship, immigrant stories, Louisiana flavor, or the Austin food scene—this one’s for you. ✨ Support Grace: IG: @bettersaygrace Five O Four Food Truck — locations at Golden Goose, Bar Gimmicks & Long Play Lounge 👇 Comment below: • Which dish from her menu would YOU try first? • What culture or recipe connects YOU to home? • Who should we interview next? 👍 LIKE the video 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more Austin stories 📲 SHARE this episode with someone who loves food & culture 🎧 Episode available on all streaming platforms — link in bio “For Austin. From Austin.” #FiveOFour #BetterSayGrace #GraceAguilar #HonduranCreole #AustinFoodScene #AustinEats #ATXFoodTrucks #HonduranFood #CreoleFood #ChefInterview #AustinPodcast #2HourLunchBreak #AustinCulture #NewOrleansCuisine #HonduranAmerican #WomenInFood #AustinCreators #FoodTruckLife #ATXChefs Grace Aguilar interview, Honduran Creole cuisine Austin, Five O Four food truck, Better Say Grace chef, Austin food entrepreneurs, New Orleans food culture, Honduran American chef, Austin podcast interviews, Austin food truck spotlight, Caribbean fusion cuisine, Tavel Bristol Joseph Scholar, Texas Food & Wine Alliance grantee, Austin culinary scene, private chef Austin, Latina chefs in Austin.
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    51 min
  • Mal The Model (Season 6, Episode 14)

    Mal The Model (Season 6, Episode 14)
    Nov 20 2025
    From a small town in North Carolina to the bright lights of Austin, Mallory B. Richardson — known as Mal The Model — has built a career that’s redefining beauty, confidence, and community for plus-size women everywhere. In this episode of The 2 Hour Lunch Break, Mal opens up about: 💫 Growing up in Rocky Mount & finding her creative voice 👗 Building her fashion empire — from The Doll House to Platform Clothier 🏆 Producing Crusade of Curves, one of the nation’s biggest plus-size fashion movements 🌍 Working with global brands like Google Pixel, Covergirl, and Whole Foods 🙏🏾 Balancing ambition, heritage, and faith while creating representation that matters If you’ve ever chased a dream that didn’t have a clear path — this one’s for you. ✨ TAP IN: 🎧 Watch the full interview → 👍🏾 Like the video if you felt inspired 💬 Drop a comment: What part of Mal’s story hit home for you? 🔔 Subscribe to stay connected with Austin’s most inspiring voices
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    45 min