The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)
The Bubble Lounge Podcast is hosted by Martha Jackson and is the leading hyper-local podcast covering Highland Park and University Park, Texas. With more than 350 episodes and over 190,000 listens, the show has become a trusted voice connecting the Park Cities community.
Each week, Martha sits down with community leaders, business owners, athletes, and residents to spotlight the people, places, and conversations shaping life in the Park Cities. Episodes explore philanthropy, lifestyle, wellness, fashion, relationships, local business, and the moments that bring neighbors together.
What sets The Bubble Lounge apart is its focused reach. Designed for an influential, community-minded audience, especially women and families in Highland Park and University Park — the podcast delivers authentic storytelling paired with strong local impact.
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Episodes
365 episodes
Got the Back to School Blues? The Bubble Lounge is here for you!
Most of us are getting back to school this week. Some of you are happy and some of you may be experiencing a lot of other emotions. This week Beth Reeder Johnson, family therapist, offers us advice and practical ways to work through...
The Body Lounge visits the Bubble Lounge!
❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message.This week on The Bubble Lounge we talk to Park Cities residents and owners of Body Lounge Park Cities, Copper Dallas and Dr. Ed Le Cara.<...
Art, the cheapest therapy in town - with Tori Pendergrass, owner of Kid Art and Pigment
Do you want to fill your child’s life with more than sports and video games? Then consider broadening their views by taking them to museums and enrolling them in art programs.This week we talk to Tori Pendergrass, owner of Kid Art and Pi...
Stacy Kelly and Mike White of HPISD tell us what every Park Cities family must know about school funding
Last June, Governor Abbott signed into law an $11.6 billion school finance measure known as House Bill 3. This week we talk with Mike White, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services of HPISD and Stacy Kelly, Trustee of HPISD. In this episo...
How to keep your family financially protected with Kathy Wall
Kathy Wall from Kathy Wall State Farm Agency joins us to talk about smart ways to keep your family financially protected.Whether you have a teenager driving or wondering about whether your home is protected from major weather events (lik...
Mr. Gonzales from UP Elementary - superintendent, ghost buster and bartender!
Mr Gonzales - affectionately known as Mr. G - has been the superintendent of University Park Elementary for 25 years.He has a heart of gold, everyone loves him and there is nothing he won't do for the betterment of the school. The...
7 Things to do outside of "The Bubble" with Cynthia Smoot
Dallas lifestyle blogger, Cynthia Smoot, of Oh So Cynthia is considered THE go-to resource of all things Dallas. She describes her blog as her “love l...
Newcomers guide to the Park Cities - how to get involved and make friends!
Moving to a new neighborhood can be intimidating and overwhelming. This week Martha and Nellie share tips and resources on how to get involved and make new friends in the Park Cities.
How and when to talk to your teen - advice from a licensed family therapist
This week we welcome Family Therapist, Beth Reeder Johnson of ERJ Counseling. We talk about how and when to talk to your teen and why it's important for them to make mistakes.
Mr. Donavan shares the ONE thing we need to do to raise a happy child
Mr. Donavan is well known in the Park Cities for building children's confidence and self esteem through physical development. In this episode, he shares his wisdom on how to keep structure during the summer through a summer blend ...
How to have a fun and productive summer
Summer is officially here and you have 12 weeks to keep your family entertained and also be productive.Martha and Nellie are here to help as they share ideas on camps, volunteer work, where NOT to go to Vacation Bible School and even Ma...
Dee Simmons, Bravo TV's "Momma Dee" visits the Bubble Lounge
This week we talk to Dee Simmons, Bravo TV’s “Momma Dee”. In the Bravo series, The Real Housewives of Dallas, Momma Dee is a sassy southern lady who started two multi million dollar companies. She tells us about her childhood, how s...
How The Peticolas family created the number one beer in Texas
Meet your nationally known beer brewing neighbors this week on The Bubble Lounge! Michael and Melissa Peticolas of Peticolas Brewing Company, join us to talk about all things beer. We find out what it takes to operate a brewery in T...
Everything you need to know BEFORE you send your child to summer camp
This week on The Bubble Lounge, we share tips on how to prepare your child (and yourself!) for summer camp. We talk about how to pick a camp that's right for you, what to pack and what to expect when they return.
The music festival that takes DFW by a storm - KAABOO
Looking for something cool and different to do this weekend (May 10-12, 2019)? Then be sure to check out KAABOO Texas as it makes it’s Texas debut. In this episode, we talk with Staci McNicholas, SVP of Marketing for KAABOO. She gi...
Ron Corning - Reveals funny moments from the news business and what he plans to do next
❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message.For 8 years Ron Corning engaged Dallas with his wit and charm as an anchor on Channel 8 (WFAA). In this special episode Ron shares...
Dallas Society and Style - An interview with Will Kolb
Martha and Nellie sit down with ADVANCED STYLE DALLAS organizer, Will Kolb. They talk about how unique Dallas women are with their style and shares some hilarious stories of his experience in the fashion business.
What we need to do to keep our kids away from drugs - An interview with Michael Molthan, M2 The Rock
Michael Molthan has been arrested 27 times, spent several years in jail and is now a recovering drug and alcohol addict. He has turned his mess into a ministry by hosting a daily podcast where he discusses solutions to addiction, alcoholism and...
Ways to outlive yourself - an inspirational interview with Tara Storch
Let's be honest, it's uncomfortable talking about organ donation. But when you become an organ donor, you are literally signing up to save the lives of others.On this episode, we interview Tara Storch, president of Out...
Clear the mental clutter and get out of your comfort zone - an interview with Tiffany Hendra
This week on The Bubble Lounge we talk to Tiffany Hendra and find out how she was able to turn her life around from Hollywood excesses to happiness and purpose in helping women find their calling.
The ultimate survival guide to sorority recruitment
❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message.This week on The Bubble Lounge, we talk to Shay Sides, Sorority Recruitment Expert on how to help your daughter prepare for recrui...
Interview with Kim Gatlin, author of Good Christian B!#@hes
If you are like many women who live in the Park Cities, you probably have read Kim Gatlin’s book, Good Christian B!#@hes, set in the “fictitious” suburb of Dallas called Hillside Park. But what you don’t know is the story b...
Spring break survival tips
Martha and Nellie share tips on how to save money on travel, ideas for a staycation and even how to fake a vacation!
D'Andra Simmons from the Real Housewives of Dallas
Join us on The Bubble Lounge with special guest, D’Andra Simmons. We’re going to get the scoop about being on the Real Housewives of Dallas, learn about her company, Hard Night Good Morning, talk about her charity, Mercury One and a lot more.&n...
An interview with Sarah B Smith, author of Broken Beauty
Join us as we talk to Park Cities author, Sarah B. Smith about her new book, Broken Beauty. Sarah takes us on her journey of her mother’s Early Onset Alzheimer's and tells the story of how, through the grace of God’s love, she and her family ha...