Cigarette smoking has been a huge part of American and Texan culture for decades. Kevin and Kyle talk about this somewhat taboo topic to explore how prevalent smoking still is today and how the wave of e-cigarettes is so popular. They talk about the marketing trends over time in Texas having gone from the Marlboro man to the grotesque ads in Australia nowadays. Still plenty to laugh about but with a bit more gravity with this topic. Enjoy!

Texas is a huge state with decades of wear and tear on its aging roads, bridges, levees, and other systems that support our daily lives. Kyle and Kevin talk about how Texas grades out against other states on maintaining important parts of the state.

Texans are fiercely proud to be Texans but also Americans. Kevin and Kyle say a big thanks and honor our Texas veterans. They also honor those lost in wars and discuss the benefits of what the government provides to our veterans. Happy Veteran’s Day!

Winter is coming in Texas! And holy crap, it gets cold here. Kevin and Kyle talk about winters in Texas across regions and what to do when it gets cold in the Lone Star State. Everyone enjoys talking about weather, so get your ear muffs ready for some hot listening!

Texas Moms and Grandmothers seem to have an antidote, anecdote or home remedy for just about every situation, such as Granny Holder's remedy for burying a potato after rubbing it on a wart, or Joey’s grandmother's remedy of rubbing snuff spit on a yellow jacket sting. These and a lot more remedies, antidotes and non-sensical anecdotes should help you with your own ailments in the future. Have a few laughs with Kyle and Kevin as they share some of the more interesting & funny antidotes, anecdotes and home remedies that they were taught growing up!

The world’s most popular poker game came from Texas! Where else? In this episode, Kevin and Kyle go over the origin of this game and why its so popular. Because Texas Hold’em has multiple betting rounds, card players can be more thoughtful and strategic with the game. Enjoy!

“Your puppy sure is cute!” or ‘Man’s best friend needs a new sweater!” or “How about we take Fifi to the urban dog park?” These are quotes early cowboys never said about their dogs. Dog roles have evolved in Texas from trusted herders and protectors to excuses for not having a mortgage, spouse, or baby. Spending on dogs has grown exponentially and dogs are huge parts of Texan life. Kevin and Kyle enjoy this topic and laugh it up about the importance of dogs in Texas.

High school football is still king in Texas. The tradition, rivalries, community gathering, and the mums are all big parts of a big Texas tradition.  In this episode, we discuss how ingrained the importance of high school football is in us as Texans. We also talk about how select sports, specialization, and the changing demographics are causing a decline in participation over time.

Droughts are awful no matter where you live. Over the years, many droughts have come and gone. Kevin and Kyle talk about the importance of rainfall, how over time we’ve gotten better at water retention, and how Dallas is the biggest over-user of water in the state. Enjoy!

This episode is creepy! There are tons of haunted places around the state of Texas. From sanitariums with roaming ghosts to phantom trains going by in the middle of the night to getting pinched by a ghost in Mineral Wells, there are plenty of haunted places to see in Texas. Come get scairt with us!