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The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)
The Bubble Lounge Podcast is hosted by Martha Jackson and is the leading hyper-local podcast covering Highland Park and University Park, Texas. With more than 350 episodes and over 190,000 listens, the show has become a trusted voice connecting the Park Cities community.
Each week, Martha sits down with community leaders, business owners, athletes, and residents to spotlight the people, places, and conversations shaping life in the Park Cities. Episodes explore philanthropy, lifestyle…
Episodes
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How to enjoy holiday shopping this season - with Chuck Steelman
Just in time for the holidays, Chuck Steelman, VP of Customer Experience Trademark Property Company, joins us to talk about how he’s changing the retail…
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Highland Park Football Program Revealed with Former Co-Captain, Jack Curtis
Last week the regular football season wrapped up for Highland Park and this Friday will be the first playoff game. It was this time last year that we invited…
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The "Nail Bandit" gets nailed and a lot of other stuff with Martha & Nellie
In this episode we reflect back on the past 4 years of doing our podcast. We pick up where we began with Halloween in the Park Cities. How much candy to buy…
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Listerine commercials and tales from jury duty, Martha & Nellie have a lot to catch up on!
Join us for a few laughs this week as we catch up on all sorts of things in the neighborhood and our lives - from zombies, new additions to Martha's family to…
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It's Wild and Wonderful at The Dallas Zoo with Marena & Roger Gault
The Dallas Zoo is one of the best in the country and their annual fundraising event is coming up November 5th. Meet this year's "Wild and Wonderful" chairs…
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Tips for visiting the State Fair of Texas with Amber Fletcher of Fletcher's Corny Dogs
The State Fair of Texas opens tomorrow, and we invited Amber Fletcher of Fletcher’s Corny Dogs to join us to share all of her tips on how to have the best day…
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LIVE from Cattle Baron's Ball 2022 with guest host Ron Corning
Last weekend we had the pleasure of recording live from the 49th Annual Cattle Baron's Ball at Southfork Ranch along with our friend Ron Corning. We talked…
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Alana Stewart shares her memories of Farrah Fawcett in the Bubble Lounge
In today’s episode, we talk with President and CEO of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation and Farrah's long-time friend, Alana Stewart. She shares how the foundation…
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49th Annual Cattle Baron's Ball - with Nancy Gopez & Kris Johnson
The 49th Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball is coming up on September 19th and Ball Chairs Nancy Gopez and Kris Johnson join us to give us the low down. This year it’s…
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Highland Park Football Captains Kick Off the Season in The Bubble Lounge
This Friday kicks off the 100th year of Highland Park Football and Captains Jay Cox, Luke Herring, Lawson Petty and Adam Rourke join us to share what we should…
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The Highland Belles Celebrate 40 Years of Fringe
❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message. The award-winning Highland Belles are one of the most coveted dance teams in the country. With a rich…
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Shay Sides - Your Ultimate Sorority Recruitment Guide
❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message. Sorority recruitment has started for many schools and there is a lot of details to take care of. Preparing…
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Tips for a successful school year with Katherine Herron of Hola HP
School will be starting soon and it’s time to buckle down and encourage our kids to stay on top of their school work and do their very best. We invited one of…
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From bobcat sightings to college applications, the heat is on in the Park Cities!
Nellie is back after a month of traveling and Lola Jahant, our intern, joins us or the first time! This will always be remembered as the summer of bobcats…
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Mr. Donavan shares the ONE thing you can do to raise a happy child
Mr. Donavan is well known for building children's confidence and self esteem through physical development. In this episode, he shares his wisdom on how to keep…
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Let's get organized with Jenny Dietsch of Getting it Done Organizing
It's summer and it's the perfect time to get your home organized before school starts. Jenny Dietsch, CEO of Getting it Done Organizing joins Martha and shares…
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How to support kids with learning difference - with Sarah Brown, President Park Cities Learning Differences Association
We love introducing you to new businesses and resources that will make your life easier and today we’re going to talk about a resource for families with kids…
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Nellie is off for a month, Martha’s kids are at camp and there’s wildlife in the "Bubble"!
It's already in the triple digits in Big D so we're sharing TV show recommendations, where the new restaurants are and what wildlife was recently spotted in…
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What every parent needs to know about sex trafficking with Bianca Davis, CEO New Friends New Life
Did you know Texas ranks second in the nation for reported cases of human trafficking and Dallas is the second highest city in the country with an estimated…
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Find out how Highland Park & University Park became independent cities - with Eugene Vainshel
When newcomer, Eugene Vainshel, recently moved to Highland Park, he knew immediately what a unique and special place it was. He wanted his young children to…
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Everyone, let's "Mahj" - with Stephanie Brink, Mahjong instructor
Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It has quickly…
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Cheers! We made it through another school year
The month of May is filled with end of school activities, graduation and making plans for the summer. Many of us feel the fatigue of the past 9 months and…
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Grab your boots, we're going to Fort Worth with Tiffany Blackmon of My So Called Fabulous Podcast
Summer is almost here and you'll be looking for recommendations on things to do and places to go. Martha's home town, Fort Worth is a quick and easy day trip…
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Surviving senior year with Alicia Jahant & Jennifer Thomas
Graduation is in two weeks and there’s a lot that happens during senior year for both parents and kids. Alicia Jahant and Jennifer Thomas, who have four…
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Flying private is more obtainable than you think - an interview with Leviate Air
This episode is sponsored by Leviate Air Group- private travel made effortless. To learn more visit https://www.leviateair.com/ Think flying in a private plane…
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Introducing Afloat, the stress-free way to send gifts with Founder, Sarah-Allen Preston
This episode is sponsored by Afloat, gift-giving on demand. Send gifts from your favorite local stores to the people you love, all on the Afloat app. We strive…
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The worst serial killer in Texas you never heard of - An interview with Robert Riggs - True Crime Reporter
In this episode, Robert Riggs, Executive Producer of Freed To Kill (Fox Nation TV Series) and the True Crime Reporter™ podcast, shares the story of one of the…
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HPISD School Board Election 2022 Place 5 - Ellen Lee and Spencer Siino
We talked with the candidates for Highland Park Independent School District School Board candidates for Place 5, Ellen Lee and Spencer Siino on April 14th…
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HPISD School Board Election 2022 Place 4 - Jae Ellis and Tyler Beeson
❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message. We talked with the candidates for Highland Park Independent School District School Board candidates for…
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LIVE with Chef Uno at Red Stix Street Food
We had a blast promoting Whiskey Wednesday at Red Stix Street Food with Chef Uno this week! Listen to learn how she went from a 16-year career in corporate…
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How this Park Cities mom went from sorority girl to spy
In honor of Women's History Month, we want to recognize an incredible women in our community who has one of the most amazing stories ever shared on The Bubble…
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Pickleball is Picking UP in the Park Cities!
❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message. This week the City of University Park unveiled the new Williams Park Pickleball Courts are officially open…
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Vape shops, strip bars and sneaky links – things get a little crazy in the Bubble Lounge!
WARNING: this episode contains some adult content, so please be cautious if young children are around. Some members of our community are up in arms about two…
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What a weekend for Highland Park - from the Super Bowl to Tennis to Golf
It's been a great week for Highland Park! Former Highland Park quarterback, Matthew Stafford led the LA Rams to a last minute Super Bowl Victory, HP alum…
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How to help your child deal with bullying - An interview with Mr. Donavan
According to pacer.org, one in five kids report being bullied at school. Bullying happens in various forms such as verbal, social and physical and it can often…
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Moving to the Park Cities - two sisters share their journey from Chicago to the "Bubble"
❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message. Dallas is close to becoming the third largest metro area in the United States and the Park Cities has become…
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And just like that...Snider Plaza is getting a facelift
Have you been watching the Sex and the City reboot - " And Just Like That"? Well Martha & Nellie have a lot to say about it and how the "reboot" of the show…
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What the heck is happening in Snider Plaza?
Martha and Nellie catch up after taking some time off. While Nellie got mooned in church on Christmas Eve and closed a big chapter in her life, Martha got sea…
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Setting your goals for 2022 - with Leah Frazier
Leah Frazier, author, TV personality and a self proclaimed "Jill of All Trades", joins the Bubble Lounge to talk about the best ways to achieve your goals for…
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Wrapping up 2021 as Santa Claus comes to the Park Cities!
We're wrapping up 2021 with some of our favorite things to do and see during the holidays as well as how much we are looking forward to a break from junior…
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Bubble Lounge Podcast Celebrates Three Years!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support us, as we kicked off the holidays and also celebrated our three year anniversary at Glitterville Pop! last week…
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Your cheat sheet to surviving Thanksgiving
We are re-publishing our Thanksgiving episode from 2019. We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! It's time for Thanksgiving and that means family, friends and…
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LIVE from The Cattle Barons Ball 2021
Dallas doubled down and raised some serious money for the American Cancer Society at this year's Cattle Baron's Ball. On this episode, we take you on a behind…
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Highland Park Football Program Revealed with Co-Captain, Jack Curtis
❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message. As the regular season wraps up this week, we bring in Highland Park Co-Captain, Jack Curtis and his parents…
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50 Moments: "Faking It, Making It and Taking It as a Working Actor in Hollywood" with Nellie Sciutto
Nellie is the guest of honor as we talk about her new book 50 Moments: “Faking It, Making It and Taking It in Hollywood as a Working Actress. From dating Adam…
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HOCO, Cattle Baron's Ball and the school cafeteria - things are getting scary in the Park Cities!
It’s HOCO, Cattle Baron’s Ball and Halloween and the school cafeteria needs you! This week we cover a host of “Bubble” issues like, pink stretch limousines…
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The Golden Penny Election is Nov. 2 - Vote Yes on Proposition A
The Golden Penny Election is coming up on November 2nd with early voting October 18-29. Voting is at the Highland Park ISD Administration Building at 7015…
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Community support, golden pennies and spicy chicken - it's fall in the Park Cities!
It's finally fall in the Park Cities and we have a lot to catch up on! Our community came together to show support to one of our young members, new places have…
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Welcome Back to The State Fair of Texas - with Amber Fletcher
The State Fair of Texas is back and it's better than ever! The State Fair opens next week and we're getting tips from a pro, Amber Fletcher of Fletcher's Corny…
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37th Annual CARE Dallas Breakfast with Alisa Sell & Peggy Bessellieu
When you look around, it's easy to think everyone's life is going along just fine and that they have no issues or stresses. But underneath that facade, many…
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Double Down on Cancer - What you need to know about the 48th Annual Cattle Baron's Ball 2021
Cattle Baron's Ball is the largest single night fundraising event for cancer research and has raised more than 85 million dollars since 1974. The 48th annual…
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Katherine Herron - Tips for a successful school year
School just started and it’s time to buckle down and encourage our kids to stay on top of their school work and do their very best. We invited one of the BEST…
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Why our neighbors are making Dallas laugh!
Dallas is gearing up for a new comedy club brought to you by our neighbors, Ian & Rosie Caruth! Dallas Comedy Club opens September 1st to deliver some much…
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Back to school organization with Jenny Dietsch of Getting it Done Organizing
A new school year it about to begin and it's always nice to start the year feeling organized and ready to get back into a routine. Jenny Dietsch, CEO of…
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It's Back To The Future...Martha and her teen daughter compare notes on high school in the 80s and 20s
A lot had changed since the 80’s and high schoolers are having a much different experience than their parents. From school, extracurricular activities and…
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How to have the perfect Girls Night Out with Kersten Rettig
In honor of National Girlfriend’s Day this Sunday, we invited our friend, Kersten Rettig to join us. Kersten is a food writer and is the voice behind the…
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Navigating the senior care maze with Mary Stewart of Senior Living Specialists
We have a very informative episode with Park Cities mom, Mary Stewart, of Senior Living Specialists who talks with us about navigating the overwhelming process…
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From rock n roll to rehab and beyond with Rachel Stacy
Today we introduce you to singer/songwriter, musician, entertainer and most importantly, our friend, Rachel Stacy. She shares the story of her difficult…
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Bigfoot, Coyotes and Trampolines...oh my!
We found Big Foot and he's right here in the Park Cities! Nellie is back from The Hampton's and we're catching up on all things Park Cities. We cover…
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What's all the racket about - Ben Paquette, Head Pickleball Pro Brookhaven C.C.
Head Teaching Pro Brookhaven C.C., Ben Paquette, joins The Bubble Lounge to share everything you need to know about Pickleball. Hear from Ben why Pickleball…