How to be a Texan

Does anyone stay in Motels anymore? What is the difference between a Hotel and a Motel? Are Motels on the comeback with the help of Airbnb? What does any of this have to do with Texas? Tune in for a funny episode on business travel, personal travel, and how to avoid bedbugs or being murdered on your next road trip!

Kevin and Kyle discuss how people want to save money; “make” something after looking at a computer screen all day at work; and use YouTube or Google to do almost anything. Enjoy the guys laughing it up over all of the various DIY successes and fails they’ve had on this episode.

In this episode Kyle and Kevin discuss Lonesome Dove, the classic mini series and novel about Texas.

The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 is the deadliest natural disaster in American history. Between 6,000 - 12,000 people were killed and over 3,600 buildings were destroyed. In this episode Kyle and Kevin discuss this natural disaster, some of the history surrounding it, and how today's technology helps minimize the impact of these types of storms.

North Texas is in Tornado Alley, and we see our fair share of tornados every year. In this episode Kyle and Kevin explore the topic of Tornados and what to do if you encounter one in Texas!

In this episode Kyle and Kevin discuss many of the more well know symbols of Texas and a little about their history. From the Lone Star, to Longhorns, to Chili (with no beans or course) and everything in between!

Do you think Texans are a bunch of lazy couch potatoes? Well you are wrong! Spring and Fall are great times of the year for outdoor activities, and triathlons are top of the list!

In this episode Kyle and Kevin discussion outdoor cooking techniques ranging from underground pits, to grilling, to smoking techniques and everything in between. There are a lot of regional BBQ styles in the US, and Texas stands out as having one of the best. What you may not know is that within Texas there are multiple regions and styles as well. Kyle and Kevin explore these topics in their own unique and fun way.

The sequel to episode 19 on sustainability.....in this episode Kyle and Kevin dive deeper into the topic of local farming and local food and the re-emergence of the farmers market as compared to big box retailers and the industrial foods.

Sustainability is a hot topic these days. While Texas ranks low on the list of states in most sustainability studies, there is a lot of work & research being done to improve our standing. In this episode Kyle and Kevin explore the opportunities that more rural lifestyle provide; energy consumption; sustainable homesteads; sustainable building practices and the future of energy conservation.