Downtown Depot is a new show from KWBU. Featuring host Austin Meek, the 30-minute show will look at the ins and outs of development in Waco. Each week you can hear interviews with local entrepreneurs, city officials, and people with a stake in developing our city on the Brazos. During the show you'll also hear updates about new businesses, closures and development rumblings around town. But we also want to hear from you. Is there a building or an update on development that you want to know about? Let us know.
Downtown Depot - Chris Dyer
Autumn Outlaw fills in this months to lead a conversation with the Dr. Pepper Museum's President and CEO Chris Dyer to talk all things Dr. Pepper, and highlight the iconic soft drink's place in Waco history.
6/7/2024 • 28 minutes, 16 seconds
Downtown Depot - Lawrence Loh
On this edition of Downtown Depot, host Andrea Kosar is in conversation with conductor and recently appointed Music Director for the Waco Symphony Orchestra. Lawrence Loh.
5/3/2024 • 23 minutes, 30 seconds
Downtown Depot - Ryan Dirker
On this week's episode of Downtown Depot, in preparation for the upcoming eclipse, host Andrea Kosar is in conversation with Ryan Dirker, Emergency Management Coordinator for the city of Waco.
4/5/2024 • 29 minutes, 1 second
Downtown Depot - Andrea Kosar with City of Waco Urban Planner Enrique Perez
This week on Downtown Depot, Enrique Perez - City of Waco Urban Planner and Project Manager for the 25th Street Corridor Study. We will learn more about Andrea Kosar who, in addition to her job as Executive Director of the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is now host of Downtown Depot on KWBU.
3/1/2024 • 28 minutes, 55 seconds
KWBU State of the Station - February 2024
This State of the Station from KWBU includes an update from President Joe Riley. Brodie Bashaw also speaks with KWBU Reporter Autumn Jones and Community Engagement Coordinator Rachel Velasco.
2/2/2024 • 28 minutes, 55 seconds
Downtown Depot - Mary Kennedy Thompson
In this weeks episode of Downtown Depot, Austin Meek is in conversation with COO of Neighborly, Mary Kennedy Thompson.
12/15/2023 • 29 minutes, 1 second
Downtown Depot - Andreas Zaloumis and Megan Davis
This week Austin Meek is in conversation with Andreas Zaloumis, owner of Third Space Theory Coffee, better known as THRST.
12/4/2023 • 28 minutes, 22 seconds
Downtown Depot - Kathy Wise
On this week's episode of Downtown Depot, Austin Meek leads a conversation with Kathy Wise of 'Mission Waco'.
11/17/2023 • 29 minutes
Downtown Depot - Bradley Ford
This week Austin Meek is in conversation with Bradley Ford, city manager for the City of Waco.
11/3/2023 • 29 minutes
Downtown Depot - Eric Terrezas and Kasia Krecicka
This week Austin Meek is in conversation with Eric Terrezas, Director of Economic Development for the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
10/20/2023 • 29 minutes
Downtown Depot - Kate Duncan
In Episode 159 of Downtown Depot, show host Austin Meek interviews Kate Duncan, owner of Wildland Boutique.
10/6/2023 • 28 minutes, 22 seconds
Downtown Depot - Travis Baucom
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with investment coach and founder of Balcomie Capital, Travis Baucom.
9/15/2023 • 29 minutes
Downtown Depot - Thanh Le and Angel Manciallas
Austin Meek is conversation with Thanh Le and Angel Manciallas of Waco's 'Clay Pot' restaurant.
9/1/2023 • 28 minutes, 58 seconds
Downtown Depot - John Mark Buckner and Dave Urabe
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with Studio CTX business partners John Mark Buckner and Dave Urabe.
8/18/2023 • 29 minutes, 5 seconds
Downtown Depot - Andrea La-Valleur-Purvis
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with Artist and Art Consultant, Andrea La-Valleur-Purvis.
8/4/2023 • 29 minutes
Downtown Depot - Katherine Turner-Pearson
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with Registered Professional Archaeologist, Katherine Turner-Pearson.
7/21/2023 • 29 minutes, 1 second
Downtown Depot - Darius Ewing
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with District Four Councilman Darius Ewing.
7/7/2023 • 29 minutes
Ross Harris - The Bear Mountain and Waco Paddle Company
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with Ross Harris, owner of The Bear Mountain and Waco Paddle Company.
They discuss the childhood affinity Ross had for outdoor life and how he's transferred that into not one, but two businesses that are helping Wacoans make the most of the natural landscape around them.
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6/16/2023 • 30 minutes, 13 seconds
Downtown Depot - Ross Harris
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with Ross Harris, owner of The Bear Mountain and Waco Paddle Company.
6/16/2023 • 28 minutes, 43 seconds
Downtown Depot - Waco Surf
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with David Taylor and Mike Schwaab, owners of Waco Surf. They discuss the international reputation of their water park, cultivating eco-friendly business practices, and integrating with the Waco community.
6/2/2023 • 29 minutes
Downtown Depot - Ollie Pettigrew and Debbie Wright
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with television host and 'that Englishman in Texas', Ollie Pettigrew. They discuss his history in the entertainment industry, his observations on life in Texas, and his impressions of Waco's creative community. Know Waco's Debbie Wright also joins Austin to discuss the night markets in East Waco.
5/19/2023 • 29 minutes, 3 seconds
Downtown Depot - Oli Pettigrew and Debbie Wright
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with television host and 'that Englishman in Texas', Oli Pettigrew. They discuss his history in the entertainment industry, his observations on life in Texas, and his impressions of Waco's creative community. Know Waco's Debbie Wright also joins Austin to discuss the night markets in East Waco.
5/19/2023 • 29 minutes, 3 seconds
Downtown Depot - Cory Duncan
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with Cory Duncan, local real estate agent and broker. They discuss mentors, the market, and lessons Duncan learned whilst developing a commercial building on Washington Avenue.
5/5/2023 • 29 minutes
Downtown Depot - Susan L Sistrunk
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with Susan Sistrunk, artist and owner of Susan L Sistrunk, Fine Art Gallery. They discuss the business of local art, the creative process, and collecting art.
4/21/2023 • 28 minutes, 29 seconds
Downtown Depot - David Mayfield
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with David Mayfield, owner of David Mayfield Selections and the Waco Wine Shop. They discuss studying at the culinary institute of America, importing South American wines, and setting up shop in Waco.
4/7/2023 • 29 minutes
Downtown Depot - Vivia and Aniceto Charles
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with Vivia and Aniceto Charles, owners of Tru Jamaica. They discuss the motivations behind bringing authentic Jamaican cuisine to Waco and how in the face of disaster, the local community has been a bedrock of support.
3/17/2023 • 28 minutes, 15 seconds
Downtown Depot - Vivia and Aniceto Charles
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with Vivia and Aniceto Charles, owners of Tru Jamaica. They discuss the motivations behind bringing authentic Jamaican cuisine to Waco and how in the face of disaster, the local community has been a bedrock of support.
3/17/2023 • 28 minutes, 15 seconds
Downtown Depot - Rocco Bolts
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with Waco business owner Rocco Bolts, who discusses the importance of relationships when it comes to running a business - and how he's using those skills to make a difference in his city.
3/10/2023 • 29 minutes, 1 second
Downtown Depot - Rocco Bolts
Host Austin Meek has a conversation with Waco business owner Rocco Bolts, who discusses the importance of relationships when it comes to running a business - and how he's using those skills to make a difference in his city.
2/17/2023 • 29 minutes, 1 second
Downtown Depot - Waco Mayor Dillon Meek
Due to weather conditions, we had to pull from the Downtown Depot archive for the February 3 broadcast. This episode of Downtown Depot with Waco Mayor Dillon Meek originally aired January 6, 2026.Host Austin Meek welcomes Waco Mayor Dillon Meek (no relation) to talk about the strides the city has made in the past year, and discuss the exciting challenges and opportunities facing Waco in 2023.
2/8/2023 • 29 minutes
Downtown Depot - Andrea Kosar
Joining host Austin Meek for this episode is Andrea Kosar, Executive Director of the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
1/20/2023 • 28 minutes, 47 seconds
Downtown Depot - Waco Mayor Dillon Meek
Due to weather conditions, we had to pull from the Downtown Depot archive for the February 3 broadcast. This episode of Downtown Depot with Waco Mayor Dillon Meek originally aired January 6, 2026.Host Austin Meek welcomes Waco Mayor Dillon Meek (no relation) to talk about the strides the city has made in the past year, and discuss the exciting challenges and opportunities facing Waco in 2023.
1/6/2023 • 29 minutes
Downtown Depot - Cody Carlson
In Episode 141 of Downtown Depot, show host Austin Meek interviews former Baylor and NFL quarterback Cody Carlson. Cody shares lessons learned from his playing career, his continuing work with GXG Exchange connecting Baylor student-athletes with businesses opportunities, and his vision for equitably developing the bustling Elm Avenue corridor of East Waco.
12/16/2022 • 29 minutes, 2 seconds
Downtown Depot - Cody Carlson
In Episode 141 of Downtown Depot, show host Austin Meek interviews former Baylor and NFL quarterback Cody Carlson. Cody shares lessons learned from his playing career, his continuing work with GXG Exchange connecting Baylor student-athletes with businesses opportunities, and his vision for equitably developing the bustling Elm Avenue corridor of East Waco.
12/16/2022 • 29 minutes, 2 seconds
Downtown Depot - Dave Innis
Joining host Austin Meek this week is musician Dave Innis. Dave is best known for being a part of the country band Restless Heart. Dave and his wife have retired to Waco, and are now becoming influential members of the local music scene.
12/2/2022 • 27 minutes, 1 second
Downtown Depot - Aaron Williams
Host Austin Meeks talks with Aaron Williams, the owner of MC Art Supplies on Washington Avenue. They talk about the challenges he faced in purchasing and growing an existing business,
11/4/2022 • 26 minutes, 15 seconds
Downtown Depot - Soledad Bautista
In this episode, host Austin Meek is joined by Soledad Bautista. Sol is the new Director of Professional Development and Community Outreach for Creative Waco. We'll learn about her path that lead her to Waco, and an exciting new project called the Air Collaborative. This is a program that sparks arts and business collaboration, invites curiosity, and leads to the exchange of skills and ideas by bringing community members of diverse backgrounds to the table together.
10/21/2022 • 26 minutes, 32 seconds
Downtown Depot - Phil Helberg
In this episode, host Austin Meek talks with barbecue pit master Phil Helberg of Helberg Barbecue. They talk about how he developed his business and his art, and what it meant to be named one of the top 50 barbecue joints in the state in Texas Monthly magazine.
9/2/2022 • 29 minutes, 32 seconds
Swayze Ray & Dr. Hannah Ermon
On this edition of Downtown Depot, host Austin Meek talks with Swayze Ray, creative director and editorial stylist. Conversations include talking about opening a storefront during covid, closing the store front during covid, and ways to support Waco‘s artistic community even if you aren’t the one willing to take the risk. Also on the program, Dr. Hannah Ermon, one of the competitors of dancing with the Waco stars.
8/19/2022 • 28 minutes
Downtown Depot - Josh Borderud
Host Ausitn Meek is joined by Josh Borderud, city council person for District 3 and a professor at the Baylor law school. They talk about coming onto the council during Covid, his goals for improving his district, and differences he’s noticed in Waco‘s young people. Before that interview, he talks with Katherine Bennett and Morgan Eyering about targeting Waco‘s young professionals at the Art Center of Waco.
8/5/2022 • 29 minutes, 2 seconds
Downtown Depot - Austin Hooper & Caitland Rodgers
Host Austin Meek is joined by Austin Hooper, residential real estate expert, to talk about what's happening with inflation rates and the local housing stock in Waco. Before then he focuses on multi family living, interviewing Caitland Rodgers, a brand new developer on the Elm Ave., corridor providing 49 new apartments, including affordable housing.
7/29/2022 • 29 minutes, 2 seconds
Downtown Depot - Jenny Passavant & Megan Davis
Host Austin Meek's guest is Jenny Passavant. Jenny is a fashion designer and co-owner of the fresh cut flower shop, Bloom. They talk about her experience working with manufacturers overseas for Ralph Lauren and how she decided to turn her floral hobby into a business.But before that interview, we check in with Megan Davis of Waco Parks and Recreation for The Word on the Street.
7/1/2022 • 29 minutes, 2 seconds
Downtown Depot - Bryan Fonville
Austin's guest for this episode is multi disciplinarian Bryan Fonville. Bryan is an executive at a local bank and shares his thoughts on rising interest rates as well as the various local groups to which he donates his time.Plus, The Word on the Street features Samuel Thomas and Louis Hunter, co-founders of the upcoming Deep in the Heart Film Festival.
6/17/2022 • 28 minutes, 46 seconds
Downtown Depot - John Bible, CEO and Executive Director of the CenTex African-American Chamber of Commerce
On this edition of Downtown Depot, host Austin Meek interviews John Bible, CEO and Executive Director of the CenTex African-American Chamber of Commerce. John talks about creating business opportunities in black neighborhoods and how the organization has changed under his leadership. And, the Word on the Street segments features Bradyn Braziel and Ethan Truman of the Silent House Theater company.
5/23/2022 • 29 minutes, 4 seconds
Downtown Depot - Wannika Muhammad
In Episode 123 of Downtown Depot, show host Austin Meek interviews Wannika Muhammad. Wannika goes in-depth about her 30-year trucking career and later details the ways East Waco has gentrified in the midst of the city’s revitalization.
3/24/2022 • 29 minutes, 1 second
Downtown Depot - Chris Charles Scott
In this episode, host Austin Meek talks with filmmaker Chris Charles Scott, and focuses on Scott's documentary about Baylor basketball - Ode to Joy.
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3/24/2022 • 27 minutes, 34 seconds
Downtown Depot - Payton Bryce AKA Pirscription
Central Texas music artist Pirscription joins host Austin Meek to talk about his roots in West, how he's been working to connect Waco's Hip Hop scene, and his new album, just released this week.
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2/4/2022 • 28 minutes, 31 seconds
Downtown Depot - Shelley Gay
Austin Meek's guest is Shelley Gay, owner of Olive Door Imports in downtown Waco. She talks about her love of 19th & 19th century European antiques, and how she's approaching community building, as a recent Wacoan.
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1/21/2022 • 27 minutes, 2 seconds
Downtown Depot - Waco Mayor Dillon Meek
Austin Meek has a year opening conversation with Waco Mayor Dillon Meek. They talk about the many strides the city has taken over the past year, and about what's coming up in 2022.
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