The H creator and host Luke Brawner introduces a new series of bonus episodes featuring local artists, small business owners, and organizations who are working to sustain not only themselves, but the rest of us as well in the midst of this very strange, socially isolated new normal. Season 3 will resume shortly.This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton, Jim & Becky Brawner, Candice & Marc Robinson, and John Mann. To partner in the work we're doing and access bonus content from this and other Milieu Media Group shows for as little as $1 a month, join us on Patreon!Episode Credits:  Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.Artwork by Field of Study.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts!© 2020 Milieu Media Group, LLC

In this episode, Dr. Tom Nguyen shares his story of beginning life as a Vietnamese political refugee, traveling all over the United States in pursuit of the highest education and training as a heart surgeon, and eventually making his way back to Houston to start his family and his medical career, as well as the motivation that fuels all of that ambition.Click here to sign up for Milieu Media Group mailing list!This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton, Jim & Becky Brawner, Candice & Marc Robinson, and John Mann. To partner in the work we're doing and access bonus content from this and other Milieu Media Group shows for as little as $1 a month, join us on Patreon!Episode Credits:  Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.Other songs featured in this episode are licensed by Blue Dot Sessions.Artwork by Field of Study.Episode Sponsors:Modern Therapy: Web | Facebook | InstagramPink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Thanks: Special thanks to Dr. Tom Nguyen for being a part of this episode.  Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts!© 2020 Milieu Media Group, LLC

The H is coming back on March 18th! And with it, four new spin-off series, one of which is previewed here: Houstonymous. Luke also shares the first episode of his Patron-only audio memoir, Smokes, in memory of his lifelong best friend, Nathan Schartz. Patreon:This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton, Jim & Becky Brawner, Candice & Marc Robinson, and John Mann. To partner in the work we're doing and access bonus content from this and other Milieu Media Group shows for as little as $1 a month, join us on Patreon!Episode Credits:Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.Other music featured in this episode was licensed through PodcastMusic.com and Blue Dot Sessions.Artwork by Field of Study.Social Media:Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts!© 2020 Milieu Media Group, LLC

In this episode, 85-year old retired Houston hairdresser Ruth Steinfeld shares her life story, beginning in Nazi Germany in 1933, escaping a French concentration camp and eventually finding refuge, peace and her own voice in the United States Click here to sign up for The H Newsletter! This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton, Jim & Becky Brawner, Candice & Marc Robinson, and John Mann. To partner in the work we're doing and access bonus content from this and other Milieu Media Group shows for as little as $1 a month, join us on Patreon! Episode Credits: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.Other songs featured in this episode are by Scott Benton, Cameron Pessarra and Houston instrumental artist, BROR.Artwork by Field of Study. Episode Sponsors: Modern Therapy: Web | Facebook | Instagram Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Thanks: Special thanks to Ruth Steinfeld and Cindy Moulton for being a part of this episode. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2019 Milieu Media Group, LLC

Episode Summary: In this bonus episode Luke makes the most of an unexpected interruption to the regular release schedule by sharing the premiere episode of another series he hosts, Thirty Pop! Subscribe, rate and review Thirty Pop on Apple Podcasts here! This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton, Jim & Becky Brawner, Candice & Marc Robinson, and John Mann. To support the work we're doing and receive bonus content from this and other Milieu Media Group shows for as little as $1 a month, join us on Patreon! Episode Credits: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.Artwork by Field of Study. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2019 Milieu Media Group, LLC

Episode Summary: In this episode, Houston-based mixed martial artist Bi Nguyen shares her unbelievable story of immigrating to the U.S., running away from home, surviving severe trauma, finding healing in competitive fighting and eventually landing on a major network reality tv show. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please reach out for help here! Click here to sign up for The H Newsletter! This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton, Jim & Becky Brawner, Candice & Marc Robinson, and John Mann. To partner in the work we're doing and access bonus content from this and other Milieu Media Group shows for as little as $1 a month, join us on Patreon! Episode Credits: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.Other songs featured in this episode are by Cameron Pessarra and Houston instrumental artist, BROR.Artwork by Field of Study. Episode Sponsors: Modern Therapy: Web | Facebook | Instagram Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Thanks: Special thanks to Bi Nguyen for being a part of this episode. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2019 Milieu Media Group, LLC

Episode Summary: In this episode, Houston native Eric Sandler shares his story of growing up in Sugar Land, his lifelong love of trying new foods, and the journey that led him to become one of the most trusted voices in the Houston culinary scene. Click here to listen to Eric's podcast! Click here to sign up for The H Newsletter! This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton, Jim & Becky Brawner, Candice & Marc Robinson, and John Mann. To partner in the work we're doing and access bonus content from this and other Milieu Media Group shows for as little as $1 a month, join us on Patreon! Episode Credits: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.Other songs featured in this episode are by Cameron Pessarra and Houston instrumental artist, BROR.Artwork by Field of Study. Episode Sponsors: Human HQ: Web | Facebook | Instagram Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Thanks: Special thanks to Eric Sandler for being a part of this episode. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2019 Milieu Media Group, LLC

Episode Summary: In this episode, Houston transplant Claire Drennan shares her story of growing up in small town East Tennessee, fully immersing herself into Chilean culture, and eventually finding herself as an fashion designer, artist and maker in Houston. Click here to see and purchase Claire's work! Click here to sign up for The H Newsletter! This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton, Jim & Becky Brawner, Candice & Marc Robinson, and John Mann. To support the work we're doing and receive bonus content from this and other Milieu Media Group shows for as little as $1 a month, join us on Patreon! Episode Credits: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.Other songs featured in this episode are by Cameron Pessarra and Scott Benton.Artwork by Field of Study. Episode Sponsors: Modern Therapy: Web | Facebook | Instagram Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Thanks: Special thanks to Claire Drennan for being a part of this episode. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2018 Milieu Media Group, LLC

Episode Summary: In this episode, Houston born and raised entrepreneur Mair Emenogu shares the story of her relationship to her father, her tremendous drive to achieve her goals, and how she stumbled into a career as a perfumer by simply signing her name. Click here to sign up for The H Newsletter! This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton, Jim & Becky Brawner, Candice & Marc Robinson, and John Mann. To support the work we're doing and receive bonus content from this and other Milieu Media Group shows for as little as $1 a month, join us on Patreon! Episode Credits: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.Other songs featured in this episode are by Cameron Pessarra, Scott Benton and BROR.Artwork by Field of Study. Episode Sponsors: Human HQ: Web | Facebook | Instagram Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Thanks: Special thanks to Mair Emenogu for being a part of this episode, and to Ian Cion, Alecia Harris and the Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University for providing us a space to record. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2018 Milieu Media Group, LLC

Episode Summary: In this episode, front woman for Houston-born Gulf Coast Soul band The Suffers, Kam Franklin, shares her story of growing up in a couple very different neighborhoods in Houston, finding herself in the middle of the local punk/ska scene in high school, and how she came to be the voice of her dream band. Click here to buy The Suffers music and merch! Click here to sign up for The H Newsletter! This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton, Jim & Becky Brawner, Candice & Marc Robinson, and John Mann. To support the work we're doing and receive bonus content from this and other Milieu Media Group shows for as little as $1 a month, join us on Patreon! Episode Credits: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.Other songs featured in this episode are by Cameron Pessarra, Scott Benton and The Suffers.Artwork by Field of Study. Episode Sponsors: Modern Therapy: Web | Facebook | Instagram Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Thanks: Special thanks to Kam Franklin for being a part of this episode, and to Ian Cion, Alecia Harris and the Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University for providing us a space to record. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2018 Milieu Media Group, LLC

Episode Summary: In the first episode of Season 3, Houston-native Terry Williams, Jr. shares his story of growing up all over this city, discovering an uncommon interest in sports, and eventually opening up his own gym with a unique format for group exercise, and the motivation behind it. Click here to sign up for The H Newsletter! This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton, Jim & Becky Brawner, Candice & Marc Robinson, and John Mann. To support the work we're doing and receive bonus content from this and other Milieu Media Group shows for as little as $1 a month, join us on Patreon! Episode Credits: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.Other songs featured in this episode are by Scott Benton and Houston-based instrumental artist, BROR.Artwork by Field of Study. Episode Sponsors: Modern Therapy: Web | Facebook | Instagram Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Thanks: Special thanks to Terry Williams, Jr. for being a part of this episode! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2018 Milieu Media Group, LLC

Episode Summary:In the Season 2 finale, Houston-based anti-bias, anti-racist educator, and wife of our last guest, Britt Hawthorne, shares her amazing story of growing up in small-town Illinois, learning to embrace and celebrate her blackness in a predominantly white environment, and standing in the gap for anyone who's ever been made to feel "other." Episode Credits:Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Production assistance by Salman Virani.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.Other songs featured in this episode are by Scott Benton, Cameron Pessarra, and Houston-based instrumental artist, BROR.Artwork by Field of Study.Episode Sponsors:Human HQ: Web | Facebook | InstagramPink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | InstagramEpisode Thanks:Special thanks to Britt Hawthorne for being a part of this episode! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts!© 2017 - 2022 Milieu Media Group, LLC

Episode Summary: Shayne Hawthorne, the creative director of Houston hybrid gallery and barber shop, CRWN, shares the story of his life growing up in Illinois as the only child of a single mother, discovering a love for art, getting into trouble with the law, and finding his way as a barber. Episode Credits: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Production assistance by Salman ViraniTheme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.Other songs featured in this episode are by Cameron Pessarra, and White Lamb.Artwork by Field of Study. Episode Sponsors: Modern Therapy: Web | Facebook Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Thanks: Special thanks to Shayne Hawthorne for being a part of this episode! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2018 Milieu Media Group, LLC

Episode Summary: In this episode of The H, Alecia Lawyer, founder of ROCO, shares her story of growing up in a small East Texas town, falling in love with physics, stumbling into an audition at one of the world's most prestigious music schools, and starting the most unique chamber orchestra you've ever heard of. Episode Credits: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.Other songs featured in this episode are by Houston born and raised piano prodigy Cameron Pessarra.Artwork by Field of Study. Episode Sponsors: Human HQ: Web | Facebook | Instagram Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Thanks: Special thanks to Alecia Lawyer for being a part of this episode! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2018 Milieu Media Group, LLC

Episode Summary: Houston born and raised singer/songwriter Thomas Csorba tells his story of getting his start in the music industry as a teenager, and the places its led him in the years since. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THOMAS CSORBA'S MUSIC CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BROTHER OF PEARL'S MUSIC CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BRIAN DOUGLAS PHILLIPS' MUSIC CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PENNY & SPARROW'S MUSIC CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD DAVID RAMIREZ'S MUSIC Episode Credits: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.Other songs featured in this episode are by Scott Benton, Cameron Pessarra, and Thomas Csorba.Artwork by Spindletop Design. Episode Sponsors: Modern Therapy: Web | Facebook Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Thanks: Special thanks to Thomas, Tyler Richards, Brian Douglas Phillips, Andy Baxter & David Ramirez for being a part of this episode! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2018 Milieu Media Group, LLC

Episode Summary: In this episode of The H, Matt Toomey, founder of Boomtown Coffee, shares his story of growing up in Houston, and balancing life as an entrepreneur, husband and father of four. Episode Credits: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Production Assistance by Salman Virani. Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.Other songs featured in this episode are by Cameron Pessarra and Houston instrumental artist BROR.Artwork by Spindletop Design. Episode Sponsors: Human HQ: Web | Facebook | Instagram Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Thanks: Special thanks to Matt Toomey for being a part of this episode! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2018 Milieu Media Group, LLC

Episode Summary: Rapper Kevin Durham shares the story of his life growing up in Central Texas as the younger brother to a local rap hero and his own personal journey as an artist. Also on this episode, the return of our segment on Houston's greatest sports fans, Houston Homers! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD KEVIN'S MUSIC! Episode Credits: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Production assistance by Salman ViraniTheme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.Other songs featured in this episode are by Scott Benton, Cameron Pessarra, Untamed Click, and Kevin Durham.Artwork by Spindletop Design. Episode Sponsors: Modern Therapy: Web | Facebook Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Thanks: Special thanks to Kevin Durham and Salman Virani for being a part of this episode! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2018 Milieu Media Group, LLC

A quick word from Luke Brawner before starting the second half of Season 2! Credits: Music by Houston pianist Scott Benton. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2018 Milieu Media Group, LLC

Episode Summary: In this episode of The H, marketing and social media professional and CEO of Pink Cilantro Basya Benshushan shares her story of growing up as one of six kids in the Jewish community of Meyerland in Southwest Houston. Hear about her journey of self-discovery as an artist, entrepreneur, mother and all-around creative force in this city. Episode Credits: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.Other songs featured in this episode are by local instrumentalists Scott Benton, and Cameron Pessarra.Artwork by Spindletop Design. Episode Sponsors: Human HQ: Web | Facebook | Instagram Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Thanks: Special thanks to Basya, Shelby, Rachel and the entire staff of Pink Cilantro for being a part of this episode! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2018 Milieu Media Group, LLC

Episode Summary: Sports Reporter Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle shares his story of growing up in a privileged family in New York City, discovering a passion for the art of journalism, struggling through unemployment, running from bulls, and the many adventures he's experienced in his life as a journalist. Also on this episode, hear a sample of one of Luke's other podcasts, Yay! Go, Sports! Check it out on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram! Episode Credits: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.Other songs featured in this episode are by Scott Benton, Cameron Pessarra and local instrumental artist BROR.Artwork by Spindletop Design. Episode Sponsors: Modern Therapy: Web | Facebook Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Thanks: Special thanks to Hunter Atkins for being a part of this episode! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! © 2018 Milieu Media Group, LLC