Ep.#36 - Jake & Leah- Back From A Hiatus

New Season, New Adventures: Baby News, Nonprofit Launch, and Inspiring Art in the Hill Country

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After a year-long hiatus, Jake and Leah are back with a brand-new season of The In Between Podcast! In this exciting kickoff episode, they share big life updates — from welcoming a new baby to launching their nonprofit artist residency program in the stunning Texas Hill Country.

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] Welcome Back & Life Update
  Jake and Leah return after a break, sharing the joys and challenges of their year — including becoming parents and starting a nonprofit.

• [02:06] Launching the Nonprofit Artist Residency
  How The In Between transformed from a side project into a fully funded nonprofit supporting artists with residencies, stipends, and community art projects.

• [03:23] Territory Art Festival 2026
  Plans to bring muralists, sculptors, land artists, and earth artists to create permanent public art throughout Concan and Lakeview.

• [04:18] Art That Connects with Nature
  Why the Hill Country's natural landscape is central to the vision — and how land art blends seamlessly into the environment.

• [06:41] Upcoming Labor Day Weekend Bike Fest
  A family-friendly event at the brand-new Bushong Mountain Bike Park, complete with art displays from residency artists.

• [08:05] Exploring the New Bike Park
  Jake and Leah share their first-hand experience hiking the trails, from stroller-friendly loops to challenging mountain bike climbs.

• [11:18] Songs on the Frio Festival
  How a podcast interview inspired Leah to volunteer and attend this one-of-a-kind songwriter showcase — and why it's a must-see in 2025.

• [14:32] Other Local Events to Watch
  From smokehouse cookouts to riverside gatherings, Jake and Leah preview the area's vibrant event calendar.

• [15:11] 100-Year Anniversary of Tourism in Concan
  A look ahead at a major 2026 celebration honoring a century of visitors coming to the Texas Hill Country.

• [16:48] Season Wrap-Up & What's Next
  How the podcast will roll out new episodes and how you can support the show by subscribing and leaving a review.

Keywords: Texas Hill Country podcast, artist residency program, nonprofit art, Territory Art Festival, Concan Texas events, Bushong Mountain Bike Park, Songs on the Frio, public art installations, local Texas festivals, creative community stories.