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.

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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.

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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 | Instagram

Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Episode Thanks: 

Special thanks to Dr. Tom Nguyen for being a part of this episode.  

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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:

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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

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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