In this episode we sit down with Shirley Watterston, a pianist, performer, teacher, and longtime resident of Nacogdoches, Texas. Shirley shares her incredible life story, from growing up in Philadelphia and Queens, New York, to moving to East Texas in the 1960s for what was supposed to be a short stay.This is a fascinating story about music, culture, faith, and communityand how a life can take unexpected turns.If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a story from the oldest town in Texas. Your support helps this podcast reach more people who love great stories, rich history, and the magic of East Texas.Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education.Listen to the Podcast Anywhere You Get Your ShowsFind Made in Nacogdoches on:– Apple Podcasts – Spotify– Amazon Music– iHeartRadio– And all major podcast platformsThanks again for being part of the journey. See you in the next episode!

In this episode of Made in Nacogdoches, a local descendant uncovers the true story behind one of the most talked-about events in East Texas historym, the 1884 shooting of Sheriff A.J. Spradley.

Using original court testimony, archival research, and family records, we separate myth from fact and reconstruct the moment when friendship, alcohol, law enforcement, and a powerful family collided on the streets of Nacogdoches.

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Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education.

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In this candid and thought-provoking conversation, a 21-year-old film student opens up about faith, creativity, college life, hookup culture, purpose, and the deep spiritual hunger many young people feel but can’t explain.

From growing up in a small Texas town to discovering photography, music, and filmmaking, this interview dives into the real struggles and questions facing Gen Z today — and why success, relationships, and social life aren’t enough to satisfy the soul.

This is an honest, raw, and surprisingly funny conversation about identity, purpose, and what actually matters.

Whether you’re a filmmaker, student, creative, or someone trying to understand this generation, this episode is for you.

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Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education.

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In this episode of Made in Nacogdoches, Brad Maule sits down with Jeff Apt for a heartfelt, humorous, and deeply thoughtful conversation about life, faith, marriage, and finding your calling.

From growing up in Cleburne, Texas, to attending Stephen F. Austin in the early 1970s during the height of the Jesus Movement, Jeff shares stories about studying forestry, discovering ancient Greek, writing for 25 years as a gardening columnist, and building a lifelong career in landscaping.

This is a conversation about growth — spiritual growth, personal growth, and even literal growth in the garden.

If you enjoy thoughtful discussions about faith, life in East Texas, marriage, theology, or the cultural shifts from the 1970s to today, you’ll love this episode.

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Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education.

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Temple Rodriguez joins Made in Nacogdoches for a powerful, funny, and deeply personal conversation about raising a Major League Baseball player, growing up in small-town East Texas, faith, toughness, and how parenting, and culture, have changed over time.

Temple shares behind-the-scenes stories about her son Grayson’s journey to the MLB, the brutal realities of professional sports, and what it’s really like being a baseball mom. From wild childhood memories riding bikes until dark, to teaching, discipline, faith, leadership, and raising strong young men, this episode is packed with heart, humor, and hard truths.

Temple runs estate sales and has extensive experience identifying and valuing collectibles.

If you love baseball, Texas stories, parenting wisdom, or conversations that feel like sitting on a porch at sunset, this one’s for you.

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Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education.

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Scott Allen calls his job “begging for money” — but what he really does is change lives. From small-town chaos to college sports chaos, this episode is packed with laughs, heart, and truth.If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a story from the oldest town in Texas. Your support helps this podcast reach more people who love great stories, rich history, and the magic of East Texas.Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education.Listen to the Podcast Anywhere You Get Your ShowsFind Made in Nacogdoches on:– Apple Podcasts – Spotify– Amazon Music– iHeartRadio– And all major podcast platformsThanks again for being part of the journey. See you in the next episode!#MadeInNacogdoches #SFA #StephenFAustin #SmallTownStories #CollegeAthletics #NILDeals #CollegeSportsLife #BehindTheScenesSports #FundraisingLife #FirstGenStudents #TexasCollege #EastTexas #SmallTownPride #SportsBusiness #AthleticDepartment #CollegeFundraising #StudentAthletes #NAC #TexasPride #CollegeLifePodcast #PodcastClips #ViralPodcast #SportsPodcast #CommunityGrowth #HigherEd #UTSystem #NacogdochesTX #SupportStudents #ScholarshipFund #CollegeDreams #SmallTownBigDreams #LeadershipJourney #FromTheGroundUp #RealTalkPodcast #InspiringStories #LocalLegends #TexasStories #BehindTheMic #FutureOfSports

In this heartfelt and hilarious conversation, June Clifton shares what it was really like growing up in Nacogdoches, Texas, back when kids spent entire days at the movie theater, downtown was full of five-and-dime stores, and life moved a whole lot slower.

From Camp Tonkawah and Coke floats to old movie houses, soda fountains, and growing up country, this episode is a living time capsule of East Texas history. It’s funny, nostalgic, and deeply human, a reminder of a way of life that’s slowly disappearing.

Whether you grew up in a small town or just wish you had, this conversation will feel like coming home.

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Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education.

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In this episode, Filmmaker Josh Weigel sits down to share his remarkable journey from Hollywood to East Texas — and the stories that changed millions along the way.

Josh is the director behind the viral short film The Butterfly Circus, which has been viewed over 100 million times worldwide, and the feature film Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot. In this wide-ranging conversation, Josh opens up about faith, filmmaking, turning down major Hollywood offers, protecting story integrity, and why some stories are worth more than success.

From navigating Hollywood’s pressures to choosing purpose over profit, this episode explores how film can move culture, inspire change, and remind us why stories matter.

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Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education.

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In this episode of Made in Nacogdoches, host Brad Maule sits down with Carter Colvin, a 25-year-old actor and filmmaker who went from East Texas to working on Stranger Things and beyond.

This is a raw, honest conversation about ambition, loss, patience, and pursuing art when there are no guarantees.

If you’re an actor, filmmaker, or creative wondering “Am I doing this right?”, this one’s for you.

If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a story from the oldest town in Texas. Your support helps this podcast reach more people who love great stories, rich history, and the magic of East Texas.

Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education.

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What does it really take to make it in Nashville?

Touring guitarist and session musician Spence Peppard joins Brad Maule on Made in Nacogdoches to pull back the curtain on life behind the scenes of the music industry.

From touring with Scotty McCreery, Billy Ray Cyrus, and gospel legends, to surviving Nashville sessions, bus life, and high-pressure live shows—Spence shares the real, unfiltered truth about what audiences never see.

Honest, funny, insightful, and full of wisdom for musicians, creatives, and anyone chasing a dream.

If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a story from the oldest town in Texas. Your support helps this podcast reach more people who love great stories, rich history, and the magic of East Texas.

Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education.

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