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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.

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