Greater Aledo

Episode 32 features a grab-bag of topics even more random than usual. Beyoncé, volleyball hecklers, the Great Downtown Aledo Conspiracy™, business closings and takeovers, songwriter trivia, and Misty quits (or does she?). We close it out by doubting our own parenting strategies.

Our random recording schedule has brought forth another episode! We discuss some great charitable events coming up in Aledo, Mike highlights someone you probably know but didn't know they wrote tons of songs that you know. Reagan brought a guest for the local business spotlight. Local resident Whitney Stone with Wholesale Payments can help with your business payment processing headaches!

Then we get into local political conspiracies and Joe trys to get the other hosts to admit they have anger issues like he does (or did).

...and we're back from another long break with Episode 30. We had a lot to catch up on, so mostly we just talked nonsense. But that's kind of what we do around here. Thanks for sticking with us.

While Reagan is away getting her kiddo Aggie-fied, we welcome a special guest co-host - Joe's long-time buddy Brian Madden. Misty took over the business spotlight to highlight one of everyone's favorite local restaurants. Mike tells the story of Blaze Foley. Then, things got a little weird when the talk turned to bathroom stalls and certain bodily functions. Sorry folks. The sun has cooked our brains.

Blood, more blood, sweat, and tears. Such is the life of a dad. On our very special Father's Day episode, Misty is more prepared than on any episode to date and gives us info on the history of Father's Day. We also talk about ambulance rides with our kids - some more necessary than others. Reagan shouts out JD's Hamburgers and Mike shouts out his favorite songwriter.

We're back from an early summer hiatus. Unfortunately we're not any more interesting than we were before. Misty and Joe have snake stories and Mike's family has a new pet toad. Joe discusses awkward hugs and yoga pants. Then we get all weepy with some of our favorite sad songs.

Todays episode features an interview with local resident Munatsi Manyande, the Executive Director of DASH Network. DASH Network helps asylum seekers in the DFW area with housing, living expenses, legal advice, and much more while they await decisions from the US immigration system. He has an amazing personal story as well. Learn more and help out at dashnetwork.net.

Before that we cover all of our usual bases: general small talk, Reagan's business spotlight of Emmacate boutique, the songs of Brent Cobb, and Mother's Day.

In the BIG 25th episode, Joe recounts his less than perfect experience giving blood. We recap the Aledo 1882 Live concert, learn about our mowing habits and mishaps, as well as what brand of mower Misty owns (with live updates from the hubby). Reagan highlights local business Merry Dog Treats and Mike talks about music documentaries. 

Mostly we fill an hour avoiding talk about the upcoming bond election.

On today's exciting episode, your hosts are joined by Mr. Captain Aledo, Jeff Streetman. We talk music (surprise), new restaurants, fake meat, music again (yep) before we hear about the recent trials of the Streetman family. We then get a lesson on Texas school finance laws and school bonds. Specifically, one particular upcoming school bond election. It's more interesting than it sounds. 

Fast forward to 25:00 if you just want to hear Jeff. We don't blame you.

This time around, we're all in a mood. Except Reagan. She's her usual cheery self. Misty gets baited into a small rant about teachers, Reagan talks beekeepers, Mike gives a local calendar update and spins some Radney Foster. Somewhere in there, Joe goes missing. But then he comes back and asks uncomfortable questions of his co-hosts. Again.