How to be a Texan

How to be a Texan

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How to be a Texan episodes

  • #17 - George Strait, the king of country music
    Another episode in our Texas Legends series. George Strait brought country music back to it's roots and is truly a Texas Legend. Join Kyle and Kevin in this episode as we explore the music and the influences behind this Texas legend.
    29 min
  • #16 - Funny Laws in Texas, Ranch Update & Ratnado
    Did you know that it is illegal to ride your horse at night without tail lights on it? Seems like common sense. But it IS legal to ride your horse into a saloon. In this episode we explore the funniest state laws in Texas. Kyle also provides a ranch update, and tells us about "ratnado"
    35 min
  • #15 - Festivals
    Spring is always a great time for festivals, and Texas has plenty of them. Saint Patrick's Day festivals, May Fest, the Texas sized SXSW and many more. In this episode Kyle & Kevin explore this topic in their own unique and funny way!
    32 min
  • #11 - Texas Traffic
    How do Texas cities rank for traffic? How do Texans handle road rage? What is the future of autonomous vehicles and mass transit in Texas?
    44 min
  • #10 - Texas and Mexico relations
    In Oct 1835 US Colonists living in Texas and Tejanos (Texas Mexicans) joined forces to start a rebellion to free themselves from Mexico. This resulted in a declaration of independence in March of 1836 and the establishment of the Republic of Texas. The influence of Mexico on Texas culture can still be seen to this day in names of cities and locales, our food, our language and our music. Special guest Carlos Palacio joins Kyle and Kevin in this week's episode to discuss the special relationship between Mexico and the Lone Star State.
    44 min
  • #08 - Horse Warriors on the Texas Frontier
    Down through history, the horse has been a close ally and friend. The greatest militaries in history relied on their horses and their horsemanship skills to give them competitive advantage over their enemies. This was especially true on the Texas frontier where a rag tag team of Cowboys were able to control Comanche raids and help bring order where the US Calvary had failed. From Genghis Kahn to the Comanches, Apaches and Texas Rangers this episode explores the relationship between human and horse and role of horsemanship throughout history.
    36 min

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Kyle Kirkpatrick and Kevin Holder get together to discuss all things Texas!