The Austin Pod

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.

Austin City Limits Music Festival Lineup 2026 Reaction & Breakdown

Welcome back to The Austin Pod 🍻🎙️ This week we’re breaking down the full 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup and giving our honest reactions to the artists, headliners, surprises, misses, and everything in between. Is ACL still built for Austin locals? Is this lineup more for millennials reliving the glory days or Gen Z discovering their next obsession? We debate who this festival is really for in 2026. We also get into: • The artists we’re most excited to see at ACL 2026 • Which names feel overrated or underwhelming • Whether ACL is still one of the best festivals in the country • Rainey Street finally finishing construction and bringing back free parking • Why we somehow always end up talking about Rainey Street 😂 • Why Broadway in Nashville absolutely clears Dirty 6th for nightlife • Why we STILL think Austin is the better overall city • Rachel’s apartment hunting experience in Austin right now • General Austin chaos, growth, nightlife, and life updates If you love Austin, festivals, nightlife, concerts, bars, music culture, or just listening to two people spiral into Austin debates for an hour, this one’s for you. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more Austin conversations every week 🍻

ACL 2026 Lineup Predictions 👀 Who’s In, Who’s Out for Austin City Limits Festival (ATX Guide)

The ACL 2026 lineup is about to drop… so we had to make our predictions. 👀 In this episode of The Austin Pod, we break down who we think is playing Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026, who’s likely out, and how the Lollapalooza lineup gives us major clues for what’s coming to ATX this year. We dive into rumored artists, realistic headliners, Reddit chatter, returning acts, and the trends that usually shape the ACL lineup every year. If you’re planning to go to ACL in Austin or just love music festivals, this is everything you need before the official announcement. 🎧 In this episode: • ACL 2026 lineup predictions • Artists we think are LOCKS • Who’s probably out this year • Lollapalooza vs ACL lineup overlap • Reddit rumors and fan expectations • How ACL typically builds their lineup • Biggest surprises we could see in Austin this year If you’re in Austin, TX or planning a trip for ACL Festival, this is your early guide to what to expect in 2026. Subscribe for more Austin content, bar recommendations, events, and everything happening in ATX and the 512 🌆 Follow along for more Austin content: Instagram: @theatxdrinker Instagram: @512Bites TikTok: @theatxdrinker TikTok: @512Bites YouTube: The Austin Pod

Rachel Engaged!? Is There Too Many Omakases In Austin? The Austin Pod Ep. 51

We're back on the Austin Pod catching up on life and diving into everything happening in Austin right now. This week we're talking Omakase restaurants, Rainy Street, South Congress, and breaking down what's in and what's out in the ATX food and drink scene. If you live in Austin or are visiting soon, this episode is packed with real local takes on the best spots in the city. What we cover in this episode: What's in and what's out in Austin right now The best Omakase spots in ATXRainy Street and South Congress updates Austin food and drink scene catchup Real talk and honest opinions on everything Austin The Austin Pod drops new episodes every week covering the best food, drinks, nightlife, and things to do in Austin Texas. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Follow us: TheAtxDrinker on Instagram and TikTok 512Bites on Instagram and TikTok

SXSW 2026… Is It Falling Off? | Austin Recap

SXSW 2026 is officially in the books and we’re breaking it ALL down. From packed concerts and exclusive events to nonstop partying in Austin Texas, this week was absolute chaos. In this episode of The Austin Pod, we recap our full South by Southwest experience, including Anthony’s birthday during SXSW, the best concerts we saw, the wildest moments, and yes… way too much drinking. We also talk about what SXSW in Austin is really like in 2026, what events were actually worth it, and what we’d do differently next year. If you’re planning to visit Austin for SXSW or just want a behind the scenes look at one of the biggest festivals in the world, this episode is for you. Topics we cover: SXSW 2026 Austin recap Best SXSW concerts and shows Anthony’s birthday during SXSW Austin nightlife during SXSW Best events and parties in Austin Texas What SXSW is really like Subscribe for more Austin Texas content, bar recommendations, and local insights every week 🍻