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Come and Take It is a talk show about Texas, by Texans. Three friends born and raised in Texas share their views on the state's history, culture, and just what it means to be Texan.... more
FAQs about Come and Take It:How many episodes does Come and Take It have?The podcast currently has 331 episodes available.
May 01, 2017Claire Chennault and the Flying TigersHe was the founder and leader of the Flying Tigers, a band of mercenary pilots who defended China against the Japanese onslaught during World War II and inspired the imagination of the American public. This week we talk about the life of Texan aviation legend Claire Chennault....more38minPlay
April 24, 2017PanteraThey started out as a nondescript glam band, then became one of the top heavy metal bands of all time. Drug abuse eventually led to the end of the band, and even greater tragedy struck the members afterwards. Today, we’re talking about the original Cowboys From Hell....more33minPlay
April 17, 2017Texas Trail Drivers: In Their Own Words Vol. 3In 1924, George Saunders, the president of the Cattle Drivers Association, published a two-volume book compiling first hand stories from experienced trail drivers and their life on the plains. This is our third installment reading selections from this fascinating historical document....more31minPlay
April 10, 2017Texas WildflowersIf road trips in Texas in the spring are known for anything, it’s the vast swaths of glorious color that line the shoulders and medians, from bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes to sunflowers and foxglove. This week we look at the fascinating stories behind Texas Wildflowers....more21minPlay
April 03, 2017CATI Watches: TowerIn 1966, the University of Texas in Austin was the site of America's first mass school shooting. Today we're talking about the 2016 documentary Tower, in which filmmaker Keith Maitland uses a unique blend of animation, historical footage, and interviews with victims, witnesses, and participants to tell the engrossing story of what happened on that fateful day from the perspective of the people that were there....more22minPlay
March 27, 2017Houston Soul Part Two: Archie Bell, Billy Preston, and the Kashmere Stage BandHouston has a long history of producing amazing soul, blues, jazz, and funk music. Previously we looked at the history of the legendary Peacock Records, but this week we look at a few more Houston soul and funk legends, Archie Bell, Billy Preston, and the Kashmere Stage Band....more20minPlay
March 20, 2017The Lonely Grave of Lee Harvey OswaldOn November 25th, 1963, in a humble grave dug for William Bobo in Ft. Worth, Texas, one of the nation’s most notorious assassins was laid to rest. Today, we’re discussing the lonely grave of Lee Harvey Oswald....more15minPlay
March 13, 2017Bill PaxtonIt takes a big man to fill the shoes of a Texas hero, even if it’s only make believe. And it takes a big love of art, film, and people to live the life of Texas’ own astronaut big brother space marine....more20minPlay
March 06, 2017Texas Movie PalacesThe grand movie houses of Texas come in many shapes and sizes. Some started as vaudeville palaces like the Hoblitzelle Majestics, but some have always been movie houses from their very first day. Regardless of their origin, all the theatres we’re looking at today have made their mark on Texas history (and our hearts)....more27minPlay
February 27, 2017Great Texas Teachers: Hightower Kealing and Edward BlackshearEdward Blackshear and Hightower Kealing were two of Texas’ first African American collegiate administrators. They played key roles in the founding of the first of Texas’ Historically Black Colleges and Universities. They pioneered the way for educators across the state and left a lasting impression on Texas....more21minPlay
FAQs about Come and Take It:How many episodes does Come and Take It have?The podcast currently has 331 episodes available.