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John Doe: There Was Also Nathaniel West

(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen

By: Elizabeth McQueen

On the season finale of (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen, John Doe of X talks about darkness originating from childhood experiences, an intrinsic connection to all things dark, and the art of storytelling.

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¡Vamos Verde! is a podcast about Austin FC and the community that has grown up around the team.

¡Vamos Verde!

In (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen host Laurie Gallardo simply asks one question of her guests: What is the darkness to you? Or, what is dark to you?

(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen

What does a day in the life of Austin, Texas sound like? We stay around the clock to hear the little stories in a big city.

24 Hours in Austin

Have you always wondered about some aspect of life in Austin or the people who live here? The ATXplained project answers many of these questions.

ATXplained

What really matters to Black Austinites?

Black Austin Matters

For more than a century, Austinites have made choices in the face of overwhelming growth that have shaped the housing crisis we’re experiencing today.

Growth Machine

Map of the US with bold letters saying IN BLACK AMERICA with sound waves emanating from it.

IBA profiles a diverse selection of current and historically significant figures whose stories help illuminate life in Black America.

In Black America

A Black child standing up through the sunroof of a car with his fist in the air.

An oral history of Juneteenth and what the holiday means to Black Austinites.

Juneteenth: Are We Really Free?

The latest local news for Central Texas.

KUT News Now

Liner Notes -- Apodcast about the jazz greats

Rabbi Neil Blumofe examines jazz greats and history in this week's Liner Notes.

Liner Notes

“Mind of Texas” features in-depth conversations with researchers and advocates for minority mental health.

Mind of Texas

A podcast about live music, why it matters and what comes next.

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John Aielli standing in a music library lined with CDs.

John spent 54 years on the airwaves, playing music, interviewing guests and doing his part to keep Austin weird.

Remembering John Aielli

Every song has a story, but not every story has a song.

Song Confessional

Song of the Day by KUTX

The KUTX music team looks high and low for songs and artists that should be on your radar. It's a…

Song of the Day

Stories by W.F. Strong, written for the Texas Standard radio program.

Stories from Texas

An investigative podcast series about how the discovery of a long-forgotten cemetery in Sugar Land forced a sweet city to confront its bitter history.

Sugar Land

Tacos of Texas podcast cover art featuring an outline of the state of Texas and in the bottom right corner is the IDENTITY Productions and the KUT KUTX Podcast Studios logos

Exploring taco culture in Texas through the eyes of the people in the Lone Star State.

Tacos of Texas

Coverage of politics, lifestyle, environment, technology, innovation and money matters from a uniquely Texas perspective.

Texas Standard

Confucius and Fresh talk all things hip-hop.

The Breaks

The Disconnect podcast

Millions lost power. Hundreds died. How did this happen? KUT explores what happened during the worst blackout in Texas history.

The Disconnect: Power, Politics and the Texas Blackout

The Secret Ingredient

We won't tell you what to eat, but we will tell you why you're eating it.

The Secret Ingredient

Each week Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explore different aspects of human behavior and the brain. In conversations…

Two Guys on Your Head

Typewriter Rodeo podcast

The Typewriter Rodeo features poetry composed on vintage typewriters based on current events and everyday experiences. The short poems in…

Typewriter Rodeo

Views and Brews podcast

Views and Brews host Rebecca McInroy brings together experts, historians, musicians and others to discuss topics and people in depth.…

Views and Brews