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
Everything you need to know about the Highland Park LitFest - with Renne Lokey & Amanda Morley
The 27th Annual Highland Park Literary Festival is coming up and Renne Lokey and Amanda Morley are sharing everything you need to know.Flick Fest kicks off February 8th at the Angelika Theater with a screening of 12 Mighty Orphans which...
Highland Park junior, Peyton Bono, is making a big impact
Mark your calendar for February 3rd when Peyton's campaign kicks off. She needs our help reaching her goal of raising $50K. Watch our posts for more details. 17-year-old Peyton Bono has been selected as a Teen of Impact by t...
University Park Police Chief, Bill Mathes visits The Bubble Lounge
University Park Chief of Police, Bill Mathes, joins us to talk about what the past 26 years have been like working in our community. We talk about what it takes to advance up the ranks from patrol officer to Chief of Police, tips fo...
94 year old Leonard Volk is still making an impact on Dallas
In this episode, you’ll discover the history of the Volk Family, developers of Volk Estates and the founders of Volk Department Store, the first suburban department store in Highland Park Village. Leonard Volk, the oldest member of the ...
Happy 2023 with Alexis and Me!
It's only a few days into 2023 and a lot has already happened! Join us for a special episode when Martha's daughter, Alexis fills in for Nellie and explains how and why 40 Christmas trees ended up in our front yard this week!...
Putting Christ back in Christmas with Chris Girata from Saint Michael and All Angels Church
To celebrate Christmas (and our last show of 2022) we invited Reverend Dr. Chris Girata from Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church to join us and share his thoughts about this holiday season. <...
The Grinch Visits The Bubble Lounge!
One of us was feeling a little Grinchy this week and needs to get some things off her chest! Join us for some fun as we address holiday party etiquette, showers, snowflakes, Snoop Dog, and we share some insider tips for visiting New York this h...
How to enjoy holiday shopping this season - with Chuck Steelman
Just in time for the holidays, Chuck Steelman, VP of Customer Experience Trademark Property Company, joins us to talk about how he’s changing the retail shopping experience. It’s all about saving the customer time, streamlining the process whil...
Highland Park Football Program Revealed with Former Co-Captain, Jack Curtis
Last week the regular football season wrapped up for Highland Park and this Friday will be the first playoff game.It was this time last year that we invited former Highland Park Football Captain, Jack Curtis and his parents, Taylor and ...
The "Nail Bandit" gets nailed and a lot of other stuff with Martha & Nellie
In this episode we reflect back on the past 4 years of doing our podcast. We pick up where we began with Halloween in the Park Cities. How much candy to buy and what you shouldn't wear!We also talk about the Park Cities Nail Bandit, cha...
Listerine commercials and tales from jury duty, Martha & Nellie have a lot to catch up on!
Join us for a few laughs this week as we catch up on all sorts of things in the neighborhood and our lives - from zombies, new additions to Martha's family to what not to eat while serving on jury duty!Also, make sure to join us October...
It's Wild and Wonderful at The Dallas Zoo with Marena & Roger Gault
The Dallas Zoo is one of the best in the country and their annual fundraising event is coming up November 5th. Meet this year's "Wild and Wonderful" chairs, Marena and Roger Gault.This duo shares their passion for supporting the Dallas ...
Tips for visiting the State Fair of Texas with Amber Fletcher of Fletcher's Corny Dogs
The State Fair of Texas opens tomorrow, and we invited Amber Fletcher of Fletcher’s Corny Dogs to join us to share all of her tips on how to have the best day ever at the fair. Amber has been attending the State Fair since she was 8 months old ...
LIVE from Cattle Baron's Ball 2022 with guest host Ron Corning
Last weekend we had the pleasure of recording live from the 49th Annual Cattle Baron's Ball at Southfork Ranch along with our friend Ron Corning. We talked with Dallas Chef, Kent Rathbun, former event Chair, Olivia Kearney, and Dolce &a...
Alana Stewart shares her memories of Farrah Fawcett in the Bubble Lounge
In today’s episode, we talk with President and CEO of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation and Farrah's long-time friend, Alana Stewart. She shares how the foundation was started and how it benefits The American Cancer Society and Stand Up to Cancer. ...
49th Annual Cattle Baron's Ball - with Nancy Gopez & Kris Johnson
The 49th Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball is coming up on September 19th and Ball Chairs Nancy Gopez and Kris Johnson join us to give us the low down.This year it’s back to Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas with the theme Lasso a Cure for Cance...
Highland Park Football Captains Kick Off the Season in The Bubble Lounge
This Friday kicks off the 100th year of Highland Park Football and Captains Jay Cox, Luke Herring, Lawson Petty and Adam Rourke join us to share what we should expect this season. We talk about everything from how they prepare for ...
The Highland Belles Celebrate 40 Years of Fringe
❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message.The award-winning Highland Belles are one of the most coveted dance teams in the country. With a rich history of commitment, integ...
Shay Sides - Your Ultimate Sorority Recruitment Guide
❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message.Sorority recruitment has started for many schools and there is a lot of details to take care of. Preparing for recruitment can be ...
Tips for a successful school year with Katherine Herron of Hola HP
School will be starting soon and it’s time to buckle down and encourage our kids to stay on top of their school work and do their very best. We invited one of the BEST resources in town to join us this week to help us do just that. Kath...
From bobcat sightings to college applications, the heat is on in the Park Cities!
Nellie is back after a month of traveling and Lola Jahant, our intern, joins us or the first time!This will always be remembered as the summer of bobcats, excessive heat and travel hassles and we share updates on all, plus a few ot...
Mr. Donavan shares the ONE thing you can do to raise a happy child
Mr. Donavan is well known 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 of fun. And h...
Let's get organized with Jenny Dietsch of Getting it Done Organizing
It's summer and it's the perfect time to get your home organized before school starts. Jenny Dietsch, CEO of Getting it Done Organizing joins Martha and shares tips to help us get prepared for the school year. We talk about everyt...
How to support kids with learning difference - with Sarah Brown, President Park Cities Learning Differences Association
We love introducing you to new businesses and resources that will make your life easier and today we’re going to talk about a resource for families with kids with learning differences. Sarah Brown, President of Park Cities Learning ...
Nellie is off for a month, Martha’s kids are at camp and there’s wildlife in the "Bubble"!
It's already in the triple digits in Big D so we're sharing TV show recommendations, where the new restaurants are and what wildlife was recently spotted in the Park Cities. Join us today for a fun discussion on how to stay inside and a...