<![CDATA[Downtown Discoveries]]>111577cc-6983-59a5-ae6d-cb090a484276Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:03:44 +0000Captivate.fmKZSMhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/0525d23b-d1a9-4c07-a9ee-aa4d27c09c34/rISu-m-MJ4BhKMUyVs0JBKWT.jpgDowntown DiscoveriesKZSMKZSMA monthly show that highlights Businesses and Non-profits from Downtown San Marcos, TX https://downtown-discoveries.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastDowntown Discovery (04-09-25) - Rhinestone Cowboys and New City Hall LocationDowntown Discovery (04-09-25) - Rhinestone Cowboys and New City Hall LocationHost Jovan Marin welcomes in Keely Henig to talk about new potential City Hall locations downtown, and Eddie Christie owner of Rhinestone Cowboy retro boutique.

Join DASM (Downtown Association of San Marcos) every second Thursday of the month at 5:30 PM Central, as they highlight and promote the business owners and movers that our downtown so vibrant.

]]>Host Jovan Marin welcomes in Keely Henig to talk about new potential City Hall locations downtown, and Eddie Christie owner of Rhinestone Cowboy retro boutique.

Join DASM (Downtown Association of San Marcos) every second Thursday of the month at 5:30 PM Central, as they highlight and promote the business owners and movers that our downtown so vibrant.

]]>6ceebd21-205f-4cdb-afe9-7ad5969235f2Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -050030:18falsefull22142142Downtown Discoveries (03-12-26)- Just For Fun Parade and St. Patrick's DayDowntown Discoveries (03-12-26)- Just For Fun Parade and St. Patrick's DayHost Jovan Marin welcomes Atom Von Arndt from The Just For Fun Parade club to talk about their fundraiser this weekend at The Davenport and Paul Sparr GM from Seasn Patrick's to talk about their huge annual St. Patrick's Day Bash.

]]>Host Jovan Marin welcomes Atom Von Arndt from The Just For Fun Parade club to talk about their fundraiser this weekend at The Davenport and Paul Sparr GM from Seasn Patrick's to talk about their huge annual St. Patrick's Day Bash.

]]>6f9b45bf-8222-4c5a-88cb-1b4dc0079dbcFri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -050028:44falsefull22132132Downtown Discoveries (02-12-26) - Mardi-Gra Parade After Party via the South Square CollectiveDowntown Discoveries (02-12-26) - Mardi-Gra Parade After Party via the South Square CollectiveHost Duwayne from the Davenport, Wendy from Industry, and Andrea from Triple 6 discuss the upcoming event Mardi-Gra Parade After Party. This is connection with DASM (Downtown Association of San Marcos) and the South Square Collective.

]]>Host Duwayne from the Davenport, Wendy from Industry, and Andrea from Triple 6 discuss the upcoming event Mardi-Gra Parade After Party. This is connection with DASM (Downtown Association of San Marcos) and the South Square Collective.

]]>e933ab60-8fce-449a-838c-f04d79d0af5fThu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -050030:07falsefull22122122Downtown Discoveries (01-08-25) - Film Board, MLK March, and SMPDDowntown Discoveries (01-08-25) - Film Board, MLK March, and SMPDHost Jovan Marin hosts for our January 2026 show with three guests, with diverse events going on in Downtown San Marcos. First, he talks with Cpl. Contreraras, who leads the newly reformed downtown unit of the San Marcos Police Department about the upcoming meeting for downtown bars and their emplyess on door safety and how to spot fake ID's. Second, Jovan talks with Mittie Miller from the Dunbar Heritage Association about the upcoming MLK march through the downtown. Lastly he talks with Anita Collins about the upcoming Hays County Film Advisory Board panel sessions.

]]>Host Jovan Marin hosts for our January 2026 show with three guests, with diverse events going on in Downtown San Marcos. First, he talks with Cpl. Contreraras, who leads the newly reformed downtown unit of the San Marcos Police Department about the upcoming meeting for downtown bars and their emplyess on door safety and how to spot fake ID's. Second, Jovan talks with Mittie Miller from the Dunbar Heritage Association about the upcoming MLK march through the downtown. Lastly he talks with Anita Collins about the upcoming Hays County Film Advisory Board panel sessions.

]]>695c9e80-c86f-4d50-919e-bb16bb7b9aeeThu, 08 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -050029:42falsefull22112112Downtown Discoveries (12-11-25) - Spot on the Square and Broke ThespiansDowntown Discoveries (12-11-25) - Spot on the Square and Broke ThespiansPat Walsh of local business Spot on the Square and Tommy Jackson representing the Broke Thespians of San Marcos, enlighten the audience to the on-going history, community projects, and community impact involving both organizations within San Marcos, Texas.

]]>Pat Walsh of local business Spot on the Square and Tommy Jackson representing the Broke Thespians of San Marcos, enlighten the audience to the on-going history, community projects, and community impact involving both organizations within San Marcos, Texas.

]]>0a11f37c-af0d-47d7-ba22-b4475330d3efTue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -050029:00falsefull22102102Downtown Discoveries (11-13-25) - Acapella Unlimited at the LBJ CenterDowntown Discoveries (11-13-25) - Acapella Unlimited at the LBJ CenterGuest host Duane learns about the LBJ Center from Ann Burnette as she highlights the Christmas program on Thursday December 4th. Musical guests, a quartet from Acapella Unlimited, share a Christmas carol.

]]>Guest host Duane learns about the LBJ Center from Ann Burnette as she highlights the Christmas program on Thursday December 4th. Musical guests, a quartet from Acapella Unlimited, share a Christmas carol.

]]>94c8f936-4d06-4f71-b946-7d456750ff21Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -050029:29falsefull22092092Downtown Discoveries (10-09-25) - Art Scared and the War on Poverty AnniverwsaryDowntown Discoveries (10-09-25) - Art Scared and the War on Poverty AnniverwsaryFor the October edition of Downtown Discoveries, host Jovan Marin talks to Nancy Brown, one of the guests on the October 9th show and she will talk about Art Scared happening on October 25th on the square. Also, on the program will be Dr. Ann Burnette who will talk about the upcoming Fall Lecture Series with Casey D. Nicols speaking about how everyday people, politicians, and activists waged the War on Poverty

]]>For the October edition of Downtown Discoveries, host Jovan Marin talks to Nancy Brown, one of the guests on the October 9th show and she will talk about Art Scared happening on October 25th on the square. Also, on the program will be Dr. Ann Burnette who will talk about the upcoming Fall Lecture Series with Casey D. Nicols speaking about how everyday people, politicians, and activists waged the War on Poverty

]]>42a49263-9924-46fa-8767-f38636e51e78Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -050030:00falsefull22082082Downtown Discoveries (09-18-25) R - Wine and ChickenDowntown Discoveries (09-18-25) R - Wine and ChickenHost Jovan Marin welcomes in Brittani Foret and Brett Willet. Brittani works as manger at patio Dollceto and Brett is the manager for Gus's chicken.

]]>Host Jovan Marin welcomes in Brittani Foret and Brett Willet. Brittani works as manger at patio Dollceto and Brett is the manager for Gus's chicken.

]]>c106af87-9d59-4156-aac2-20de851759b4Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -050028:25falsefull22072072Downtown Discoveries (08-14-25) - Art & BrewsDowntown Discoveries (08-14-25) - Art & BrewsHost Jovan Marin from the Downtown Association Of San Marcos (DASM) has as guests for August Karly Schraever and Jamie Fralix. Karly is the Marketing Director for Art Squared. Jamie is the owner / manager of Freddy C's in News Braunfels and San Marcos, as well as Wildfire in San Marcos.

]]>Host Jovan Marin from the Downtown Association Of San Marcos (DASM) has as guests for August Karly Schraever and Jamie Fralix. Karly is the Marketing Director for Art Squared. Jamie is the owner / manager of Freddy C's in News Braunfels and San Marcos, as well as Wildfire in San Marcos.

]]>f7571c30-2cbc-4c4a-9971-e28476b38bdaFri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -050030:58falsefull22062062Downtown Discoveries (04-10-25) - Happy Cloud Smoke ShopDowntown Discoveries (04-10-25) - Happy Cloud Smoke ShopHost Jovan Marin interviews Zak Smith and Melinda Hernandez with Happy Cloud Smoke Shop on Downtown Discoveries (04-10-25) for this month's focus on downtown San Marcos.

]]>Host Jovan Marin interviews Zak Smith and Melinda Hernandez with Happy Cloud Smoke Shop on Downtown Discoveries (04-10-25) for this month's focus on downtown San Marcos.

]]>f0ebcc83-4371-429d-ad22-0b8a6c395d88Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -050028:24falsefull22042042Downtown Discoveries (03-13-25) - Downtown ArtDowntown Discoveries (03-13-25) - Downtown ArtHost Jovan Marin interviews Jennifer Rosas from Cardinal Frame and Art, along with Nancy Brown who is on the board of directors for the San Marcos Art League.

]]>Host Jovan Marin interviews Jennifer Rosas from Cardinal Frame and Art, along with Nancy Brown who is on the board of directors for the San Marcos Art League.

]]>ef8e6a2b-0233-44a0-8e73-209c954b2914Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -050029:38falsefull22032032Downtown Discoveries (02-13-25) - Dunbar Center and South of the SquareDowntown Discoveries (02-13-25) - Dunbar Center and South of the SquareHost Jovan Marin brings you another informative 30 minutes focusing on Downtown San Marcos. His guests this week are Alex Banbury, president of the Dunbar Heritage Association, and Johnatha, talking about Black History Month.

The South Square Collective will be hosting this year's post Mardi Gras Parade event at the Industry Parking lot on Saturday March 1st. Justin gives more information on this event and the mission of the South Square Collective.

]]>Host Jovan Marin brings you another informative 30 minutes focusing on Downtown San Marcos. His guests this week are Alex Banbury, president of the Dunbar Heritage Association, and Johnatha, talking about Black History Month.

The South Square Collective will be hosting this year's post Mardi Gras Parade event at the Industry Parking lot on Saturday March 1st. Justin gives more information on this event and the mission of the South Square Collective.

]]>cf78dcbf-4794-4bbe-b023-ef13be500ddaFri, 21 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -050028:36falsefull22022022Downtown Discoveries (01-15-25) - Supporting Businesses!Downtown Discoveries (01-15-25) - Supporting Businesses!Host Jovan Marin brings you another packed half hour discovering Downtown San Marcos. Guest for January are Josie Faletta from the City of San Marcos, Jean Baggot from the Downtown Association, and Daniel Hicks from the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership.

]]>Host Jovan Marin brings you another packed half hour discovering Downtown San Marcos. Guest for January are Josie Faletta from the City of San Marcos, Jean Baggot from the Downtown Association, and Daniel Hicks from the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership.

]]>24a08f84-0046-4949-80e6-2fdd0ac57155Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -050029:34falsefull22012012Downtown Discoveries (10-10-24) - Dunbar Heritage Association and League of Women VotersDowntown Discoveries (10-10-24) - Dunbar Heritage Association and League of Women VotersHost Jovan Marin talks this month with guests from two San Marcos non-profits. Jonafa Banbury from the Dunbar Heritage Association and Ida Miller from the League of Women Voters discuss upcoming events, and the challenges that their organizations face.

]]>Host Jovan Marin talks this month with guests from two San Marcos non-profits. Jonafa Banbury from the Dunbar Heritage Association and Ida Miller from the League of Women Voters discuss upcoming events, and the challenges that their organizations face.

]]>54cc5219-59b1-4397-af94-e1b9d61ff52fThu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -050029:50falsefull11051051Downtown Discoveries (09-12-24) - The H,O.M.E CenterDowntown Discoveries (09-12-24) - The H,O.M.E CenterOur guests on this special episode are Hannah Durance, Director of the Homeless Outreach Mitigation Emergency Center. Joining her is Raymond Mojet, a graduate of the program, and volunteer caseworker. They talk about how the program helps at risk members of our community, veterans, and elderly, to transition into permanent housing solutions.

]]>Our guests on this special episode are Hannah Durance, Director of the Homeless Outreach Mitigation Emergency Center. Joining her is Raymond Mojet, a graduate of the program, and volunteer caseworker. They talk about how the program helps at risk members of our community, veterans, and elderly, to transition into permanent housing solutions.

]]>232262e5-af2e-4954-b538-2cf3993c2ddbThu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -050029:36falsefull11041041Downtown Discoveries (09-05-24)Downtown Discoveries (09-05-24)Host Jovan Marin Interviews Tantra Owner Jeff Kolister as well as Holly and Carly Mcgarvin of Truly Pure Refillery.

]]>Host Jovan Marin Interviews Tantra Owner Jeff Kolister as well as Holly and Carly Mcgarvin of Truly Pure Refillery.

]]>9525721b-531f-4d06-9a5d-38d664193795Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -050029:23falsefull11031031Downtown Discoveries - 07-11-24) - Everyday Zen,Downtown Discoveries - 07-11-24) - Everyday Zen,Host Jovan takes a grand tour of downtown businesses in a series of fast paced interviews of 5 business owners!

Wen - Everyday Zen

Jenny - Jenny B. Swing Yoga

Sylvia - Bar Drag Takeover

Duane - Davenport

]]>Host Jovan takes a grand tour of downtown businesses in a series of fast paced interviews of 5 business owners!

Wen - Everyday Zen

Jenny - Jenny B. Swing Yoga

Sylvia - Bar Drag Takeover

Duane - Davenport

]]>24e77564-be20-4280-8ed3-fa71a009762cTue, 13 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -050033:43falsefull11021021Downtown Discoveries (08-08-24) - Cocktails, Chicken, and Records!Downtown Discoveries (08-08-24) - Cocktails, Chicken, and Records!Guest Host Duane Bradley's interview this month provides the perfect combination for any date night out downtown in San Marcos: Cocktails, Chicken, & Records!

Sam - The Davenport

Brett - Gus's Chicken

Walter - Alchemy Records

]]>Guest Host Duane Bradley's interview this month provides the perfect combination for any date night out downtown in San Marcos: Cocktails, Chicken, & Records!

Sam - The Davenport

Brett - Gus's Chicken

Walter - Alchemy Records

]]>5ec3fab5-dce7-4623-83a4-636f8a7f335dThu, 08 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -050028:08falsefull11031031Downtown Discovery (06-06-24) Dunbar and Heritage associations.Downtown Discovery (06-06-24) Dunbar and Heritage associations.Inaugural Episode! Host Jovan Marin interviews Mittie Miller of the Dunbar Heritage Association and Renee Graham of the Heritage Association of San Marcos about upcoming events, their histories, and their challenges going forward.

]]>Inaugural Episode! Host Jovan Marin interviews Mittie Miller of the Dunbar Heritage Association and Renee Graham of the Heritage Association of San Marcos about upcoming events, their histories, and their challenges going forward.

]]>bbee7126-661d-47a1-9784-f0da5e406feeThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -050030:27falsefull11011011