Ain’t no party like a quarantine party, cause the quarantine party don’t stop! Join Amanda and Juan as they discuss how COVID19 has affected their lives, the humor and joy that they have found during this time, tips on how to engage your time, Internet jokes to help them laugh at themselves, and their outlook on what they think will happen in the near future. We hope all of our listeners are safe, staying healthy and mindful around others, and being their best self during this hectic time. We lo...
Mar 23, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Welcome to Friendship State Of Mind’s first long running segment, Big School vs. Small School, college edition! Join Amanda and Allison in episode 17 as we meet Radar of A&M Athletics who has spent 40 seasons as an Athletic Trainer serving students in various sports and working within southern college culture! As both their dad and a staple of a D1 athletic department, Radar touches on his thoughts working in the SEC, the transitions from different conferences up to today, those that affecte...
Mar 10, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Happy Texas Independence Day to and for all Texans! Join us with the one and only, Coach Kyle Jones as we discuss how Texas Independence Day came to be, post Alamo myths and facts about some of the battle heroes, where we go post declaring independence, and how we would plan our own Texas Independence Day traditions! Please click subscribe, leave us a rating, and review. Thanks for hanging with us on such a special day, and we’ll see y’all back at the podcast!
Mar 02, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The most anticipated episode to date is finally here! Join Allison and Amanda as they walk through one of the most memorable battles in The Texas Revolution with Coach Kyle Jones. From the all-star roster of men who fought, Coach Jones reciting the world famous Victory Or Death letter by heart, myths about the war, to the brave men and women who carried the message back to help others escape the Mexican Army, this episode is chalked full of the beautiful, brave, and tragic story of The Alamo. Pl...
Feb 24, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 15
After the world’s biggest week for romance, Amanda and Allison thought they would open up about all of the juicy secrets and thoughts on their first love: BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL! Join Allison and Amanda as they go through their time watching and playing the game, their favorite and most hilarious memories along the way, their time spent serving baseball in college, and their thoughts on the current standing with The Houston Astros and what they hope for in the 2020 season. Make sure to leave a re...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Happy TMEA Week to all of our music educators in the Lone Star State! Come and hang out with Amanda and music director in Chapel Hill, Emily Boren as they discuss all things choir, band, orchestra, and music with the Texas Music Educators Association! Celebrating 100 years of excellence, friendship, and passion, this episode is dedicated to all teachers who give their lives every day to better our future generations. Even if music isn’t your thing, we promise you’ll still be highly entertained a...
Feb 10, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 13
The burger battle you have waited for and is FINALLY here! Join Amanda and Juan with their friend Julius as they go through all aspects of both Whataburger and In-N-Out here in Houston. Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating, and a five star review. Thanks for hanging out with us, and tune in to see who takes the crown for BEST BURGER IN TEXAS!
Feb 03, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 12
First the stomach bug and now a bad cold, we promise to be back next Monday with new content! We are not doing bad by any means, just need to get healthy from all of the weather changes and hard work. Check out this update for what’s been going on, and catch up on any episodes you’ve missed so you can be ready for the next one on February 3rd. Subscribe and rate us on any platform you listen on, and we’ll see y’all back next week. Love to all!
Jan 27, 2020•2 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Here Everything’s Better when you’re a Texan and have H-E-B! Come hang out with Amanda and Allison as they share their thoughts and experiences with the number one supermarket in the state and now the USA! From specific products to service, H-E-B is the true definition of southern hospitality and culture. Make sure to subscribe, give us a 5 star rating, and follow @ayeee_garza for all updates on Friendship State Of Mind! Thanks for letting us hang out with you wherever you may be in the world, a...
Jan 13, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Grab some tissues and be ready to cry from laughing, because this is easily our funniest episode to date! Amanda and Juan talk all things of what America thinks a southern woman is and is not with friends and fellow Texans, Krista and Chaz. From careers and passions, to jean shorts, to a southern drawl, and even jewish Christmas trees, they truly cover every idea common and random of women (and even some ideas of men) from Texas and the southern regions of the USA! Don’t forget to hit the subscr...
Jan 08, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Join Allison and Amanda as they go through their year in 2019 of launching the podcast, what their ideas for 2020 are, and going over the ultimate Texas Bucket List that you can mark off your travel spots this year! Make sure to click subscribe, give us a 5 star rating, and review on whatever platform you’re listening to us on. Thank you for all of your support in 2019, we are PUMPED to keep giving you more episodes in 2020! Click the link below to check out the show Texas Bucket List that we me...
Jan 06, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Our Christmas/Holiday gift to you! So many have you have asked and waited and our first part of The Texas Revolution is HERE! Join us with 7th grade Texas History teacher, Coach Kyle Jones, as he walks us through the story of how Texas started, and where they were in 1835 during the holiday season. Be sure to leave us a five star rating and a review on your thoughts of the show. Thanks for tuning in and make sure to subscribe for notifications of the next episode next Monday!
Dec 24, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Part 2 of the MIA segment is here! Join Amanda as she talks with Andi and her viewing experience of the show, interviews with the cast, and how there truly is no place like home like there is here in Texas. We are so excited to feature our sponsors with the Humane Society, Ad Council, and Awareness to Drunk Driving. If you like hanging out with us, hit the subscribe button, give us a 5 star rating, and write us a review with your thoughts on the show! Thanks for listening, and we’ll see y’all on...
Dec 16, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
ATTENTION: We apologize the hole from last week’s episode, but we’re back and here to tell you about all things theater and Matilda here in Texas! Join Amanda and Juan as they discuss the musical from Amanda’s experience, some of Broadway’s best from The Lone Star State, and all that comes with their lives of being musicians and teachers. Come back for the second part next week where we will feature the cast of Playhouse 1960’s Matilda and how YOU can come see so many talented performers in the ...
Dec 09, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Allison’s back and so is college football rivalry week to kick off to the Thanksgiving Holiday! From this upcoming week’s top games, to some of the strangest southern college football ideas, to the best Thanksgiving spread, you’re in for a treat. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast on whichever platform you listen to us on, and add a five star rating and review! Grab your turkey, and join us for your break with episode 4 of Friendship State Of Mind!
Nov 25, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Donuts, games, Nutcracker Market aftermath, and Dr. Pepper call for one of the funniest episodes to date! Join Amanda and Andi as they discuss the almighty Shipley’s Donuts, an overview of the major cities of Texas, and their story of 2 southern girls trying to take on life in Houston. Grab your drink of choice, hang out, and don’t sip anything too quick so you don’t spit it out from all of the laughter about to be had! Make sure to give us a 5 star rating, subscribe, and review on whatever stre...
Nov 21, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
West Texas represent! We’ll meet Amanda’s husband, Juan, and learn about the border city El Paso, Texas. From skate boarding, his childhood friends, to Pan Dulce, authentic Mexican food done right, and Taco Bueno, we cover Juan’s insight on his home region and his journey to the opposite end of the state. Make sure to click subscribe, give us a 5 star rating, and leave a review so we can know more of what you want to hear! Also be sure to look at our sponsors and show them some love as well for ...
Nov 11, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to FSOM! Come hang out with us as we do a small intro to Amanda and Allison as we talk about Armadillos, the glory land of Bucees, our family, hometown, and a sneak peek of what you’ll be diving into with us. We can’t wait for you to join us this season! Make sure if you like our podcast to give us a five star rating on whatever listening platform you choose and comment what you want us to keep and what to add! Thank you for listening!
Nov 04, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
The OFFICIAL trailer for Friendship State of Mind! Join Amanda every week for a new episode about all things Texas and the south with friends and loved ones that make up The Lone Star State. Thank you to all of our sponsors, and be sure to check them out with them helping make every week possible! Buckle up for a lot of laughter, fun, and a new light shed Texas! See y’all in the first episode!
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