How to be a Texan

Former Second Lady and First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson was born into wealth, had a charismatic personality, was a shrewd business person, and a environmental supporter in her later years. Lady Bird is a true Texas Legend and the guys enjoy honoring her in this episode. Enjoy!

The guys enjoy taking a stroll through Texas history as they discuss the beginning of the Texas Revolution away from Mexico. It started in October of 1835 at the Battle of Gonzalez where many brave Texians stood against the Mexican army. The Texians were protecting their mighty little cannon (of which they had no cannon balls). The battle may have been only a skirmish but the historical significance was huge. Enjoy!

Songs about Texas or in Texas are awesome! And there are so many to pick and choose from country, rock, or recent or old. They guys have a blast going through many of the greatest songs that represent Texas. Enjoy!

Playlist from episode:
1. Screw you, we’re from Texas - Ray Wylie Hubbard
2. Blues skies - Willie Nelson
3. Beautiful Texas - Willie Nelson
4. Deep in the Heart of Texas - Bob Wills
5. T for Texas - Lynyrd Skynyrd
6. Luckenbach Texas - Waylon Jennings
7. All my ex’s live in Texas - George Straight
8. Amarillo By Morning - George Straight
9. Does Fort Worth ever cross your mind - George Straight
10. On the Road Again - Willie Nelson
11. The Bluest Eyes in Texas - Restless Heart
12. Rio - Duran Duran
13. The Leaving from Lonesome Dove
14. Theme from Dallas
15. La Grange - ZZ Top
16. San Antonio Rose - Bob Wills
17. San Antonio Stroll - Tanya Tucker
18. Streets of Laredo - Johnny Cash
19. Ohio (Come Back to Texas) - Bowling for Soup
20. The Texas River Song - Lyle Lovett
21. That’s Right - Lyle Lovett
22. Texarkana - REM
23. Houston - REM
24. The Eyes of Texas are upon you
25. Miles and Miles of Texas - Asleep at the Wheel
26. If your gonna play in Texas - Alabama
27. What I like about Texas - Jerry Jeff Walker
28. Road Trip - Gary P Nunn
29. Is anybody going to San Antone - Charlie Pride
30. Corpus Christi Bay - Robert Earl Keen
31. El Paso - Marty Robbins
32. Texas in my rear view mirror - Mac Davis
33. Texas Flood - Stevie Ray Vaughn
34. Mama’s don’t let your babies grow up to be Cowboys - Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson

Did you know that there are over 650,000 millionaires in Texas? Sounds like everybody is loaded in the Lone Star State. Problem is there are over 26 million people in Texas – so not everyone is loaded. The guys tackle this myth with plenty of laughs along the way. We do have Elon Musk though now, so that’s got to count for something. Enjoy!

God bless America! On this episode, the guys salute the United States on Independence Day and talk about how we Texans act on the 4th. You’ll also get a dose of a ranch update with a disgusting snake tale. Enjoy and Happy 4th!

Listen to Kevin and Kyle debate the worst things that have happened in Texas. We range from the JFK assassination to the 1900 hurricane to other terrible events. And no, it wasn’t JR getting shot, Tom Landry getting fired, or the advent of Barney. We go from high laughs to low despair as we talk over a ragged history of lots of bad things that have happened to a great State. Come give it a listen and give us a review!

On November 22, 1963 President Kennedy was assassinated in downtown Dallas. In this episode the guys honor one of our greatest Presidents and discuss some of the the key issues of his presidency, the events that unfolded in Fort Worth and Dallas on the day of his death. and the lasting impact that this event has had on the city.

In this episode, Kyle challenges Kevin and Andrew’s knowledge of rodeo terms and events to the fullest. As well, two huge events NFR and PBR are coming to Texas this November and December as a result of the pandemic. Lots of fun to be had listening to rodeo talk. How Texan is that? Enjoy!

Kevin makes a leap of faith in this episode to honor Eddie Van Halen due to his recent passing by pulling on his connection to Dimebag Darrell Abbott, Texas’s own and lead guitarist for Pantera. The guys honor Eddie and Dimebag Darrell discussing their connection, Dimebag’s untimely death, and the impact both had as guitar legends. Enjoy!

Super size my toilets and gas station in the form of Buc-ee’s. This is a chain of convenience travel centers located throughout Texas and are destinations unto themselves. They are huge and have seemlingly everything. Starting with spotless, plentiful toilets going to hundreds of gas pumps, you will love stopping at Buc-ee’s on your road trips through Texas. We cover the origin, ownership, and all of the unique reasons we love Buc-ee’s. Oh, and there’s a ranch update at the end, so enjoy!