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When you think of Austin,Texas, you probably think of its lively music and film scene, but in recent years, its also become the capitol of standup comedy. Folks from around the country are flocking to the city's open mic nights with the hopes of kickstarting their comedy careers. In this episode by Bella Rose Mortel, you’ll hear stories from some of Austin's funniest people, and how the explosive growth is affecting their lives on and offstage.
Join Bowen Jacobs on a journey through his hometown of Yoakum, Texas, as he looks at the impact of the railroad (and other factors) that led to the decline of the town, as well as similar stories from towns nearby.
Published 11/15/24
UT Austin film student Kaitlyn Gomez delves into the seemingly soon to be lost art of physical media, interviewing students and the co-founder of Austin based non-profit DVD rental store, We Luv Video.
Published 11/01/24