Get ready for a fun, lively, and sometimes slightly offbeat dive into the history of the Lone Star State! From well-known legends to hidden gems, we’re here to rediscover the people, places, and events that shaped Texas into the fascinating tapestry it is today. Whether we’re unraveling tall tales, debunking myths, or spotlighting forgotten heroes, each episode is packed with humor, curiosity, and a love for all things Texas.
Perfect for your commute, a walk in the park, or a long road trip, these bite-sized episodes are your gateway to exploring Texas history like never before. So, pull up a chair, hit play, and join us as we unbox the untold stories of the state we’re proud to call home!
We love hearing from our fans! In this episode we uncover a long lost Texas political dynasty. We retell the story of a multi-generational powerhouse. Join us for the story of Clay Henry, Clay Henry Junior and Clay Henry III or otherwise known as the drunk goat mayors. Support the show
We love hearing from our fans! Merchant ship and Texans savior. This ship saw a lot in its short time in Texas. Long before there were trains, in land towns were restocked through barges and steamships that made the treacherous journeys up Texas's shallow rivers. Once war with Mexico broke out, this ship was used to evacuate people that were in the path of Mexican destruction. Pour a cocktail before listening and you will feel right at home. Support the show...
We love hearing from our fans! No clue. Seriously! We enjoy unknown history, but this one is out there. In this episode we highlight how El Paso had the largest Chinese population in all of Texas for a time. How did they get there? Why did they stay and ultimately what happened to them? History is not always about the obvious and if our tales were the same as all the others, then why would you ever listen? Support the show...
We love hearing from our fans! Honestly....we were a bit sauced up for this one. Listen and let us know if you can tell for yourself, but we had a great time doing it. We attempt to tell the story of Sam. His rise. His fall and the legend. Support the show
We love hearing from our fans! What do you get when you have 700 upset Comanche, Caddo and Wichita Indians outside your front door? Well...the title gives it away. We deep dive into all the events that led up to this unfortunate event and how that day played out for the Parker family. This was a fun episode to do and personally one of our favorite events to shoot the sh!t about. Come enjoy and have fun unraveling this tragic event. Support the show...
We love hearing from our fans! Don't act like you have heard of this before. We dug deep for this one. It is a fascinating story about Jean Lafitte and his time on Galveston Island and the events that led to him ultimately sailing away to never be heard from again. This is a humorous episode that will entertain you while hopefully sharing a piece of Texas history that you never knew happened. Support the show...
We love hearing from our fans! Who knew??? Not us...apparently. Imagine, you are off fighting a war in Africa, Europe or Japan and back home Hanz Kraut is hitting on the girl that you are sweet on. It happened! Join us to explore how this came to be and why the heck don't more of us know this story. We don't know, but what an interesting part of our history this is. Support the show...
We love hearing from our fans! Where in the world are the Canary Islands and how did these people find their way to San Antonio? In this episode, we seek to find these answers. We drink and B.S. our way through the times and events that led to an unbelievable journey to Texas and an unbelievable group of people that made this their home. I wish we had as much conviction as they did, but nonetheless, we can tell a good tale. Support the show...
We love hearing from our fans! An episode that will make you feel much better about COVID. Yellow Jack or Yellow Fever reaped havoc on Texas for decades...and decades. Black vomit, followed by almost immediate death and no idea how to prevent it. This is what our Texas ancestors dealt with. Come hear the stories about this deadly virus, what came of those that lived through it and how we ultimately overcame it. It does not sound like an uplifting episode, but we do our best to make it entertaini...
We love hearing from our fans! Spring in Texas means baseball. Its the start of a new season and what a great time it is. Whether you are a Rangers fan or an Astros fan, the one thing we can agree on, is that baseball is back! This is a short and funny episode about the roots of this great sport in this great state. Imagine playing outfield and getting shot at by Confederate soldiers! Who knew? Hope you take time to enjoy this episode. Support the show...
We love hearing from our fans! The town that saw so much heartbreak . It had so much potential. It was the port of entry for many of the Germans that made Texas home. Without it, we might not have kolaches, brats or all those German towns throughout the state. Celebrate the legacy of Indianola with us and let us never forget. Support the show...
We love hearing from our fans! What do you call a cavalry with no horses? A cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt. This was a really fun conversation about Teddy's time in San Antonio and the events that eventually led to him becoming president. Hope you enjoy! Support the show
We love hearing from our fans! Yes...this is how we are choosing to kick this off. In our first ever episode, we are telling the tales of the The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Have fun with it. We sure did. Support the show
We love hearing from our fans! Welcome to the first Texas Tales episode. In this short, you will hear us determine what the heck we want this podcast to be about. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did doing it. Support the show
