The 1839: Podcast Series
Hearts of Galveston
Conversations that reveal what makes Galveston, Galveston.
Host David Landriault sits down with community leaders, restaurateurs, city voices, and recognizable locals to explore how the island shapes the people who shape it.
Real voices. Real Galveston.
“The Heart of Galveston” goes beyond headlines to capture lived experience—how policy touches a neighborhood, how a restaurant becomes a gathering place, and how a legacy is built one decision at a time. Each episode uncovers the values, tensions, and hopes that define life on the island—from mobility and the working waterfront to arts, food, education, and stewardship.
Featured Episodes
Episode 3
The Lost Interview with Councilperson Bob Brown
Last August, we filmed an interview with Bob Brown. The camera failed. The conversation didn’t.
Months later, we rediscovered the audio—and realized it was exactly the kind of long-form, thoughtful dialogue that belongs in Hearts of Galveston.
In this “lost interview,” Brown talks about:
• District 3 as “three or four cities in one”
• The future of the working waterfront
• Tourism vs. livability
• Short-term rentals and neighborhood balance
• Why workforce housing may be the keystone issue for Galveston’s future
Some of these issues have evolved since we recorded it. We’ll follow up soon.
But the way he thinks about Galveston hasn’t changed.
Hearts of Galveston: Part 3 – Bob Brown
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Miss an episode of Hearts of Galveston? You can listen anytime and catch up on past conversations that spotlight the people, stories, and passion shaping our island. Press play and explore the heart of it all.
Meet the Host David Landriault
David Landriault
Founder of The 1839
David Landriault serves as the Founder of 1839 and Co-Founder of Falcontail Marketing & Design. Under his leadership, Falcontail has grown into a boutique firm known for collaborating with a diverse range of distinguished clients. The firm’s portfolio includes notable names such as Stanford University, the Galveston Economic Partnership, Sunflower Bakery & Cafe, and other esteemed organizations.
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