Pod Bless Texas

By Armadilla Strategies

What's Pod Bless Texas about?

Through their podcast Pod Bless Texas, former candidates Lillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder offer a humorous, informative barstool conversation about the good, the bad and the always oh-so-strange politics of their beloved Texas. Believe it or not, sometimes the most important issue doesn’t involve what bathroom you use.

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Pod Bless Texas episodes:

11.01.2023
Prop 8 (ft. Dr. Kelty Garbee)
Pod Bless Texas host Kendall Scudder is joined by Dr. Kelty Garbee of Texas Rural Funders. The team discusses the constitutional election that is currently underway, particularly the work Dr. Garbee and her organziation have been doing on Proposition 8,...
10.18.2023
2023 Propositions (ft. Kathleen Thompson)
Pod Bless Texas host Kendall Scudder is joined by cohost Kathleen Thompson of Progress Texas. The team discusses the upcoming constitutional election the propositions on the ballot, and the political happenings of the week.
10.07.2023
Greg Abbott: We Don’t Need No Education (ft. Rena Honea, Gwenn Burud)
Show Notes:Pod Bless Texas host Kendall Scudder is joined by cohost Gwenn Burud of Texans Defending Democracy and this week's guest, Alliance AFT President arena Honea. The team discusses the upcoming special session on school vouchers, the dangers vouchers pose to our public school...
09.21.2023
A New/Familiar Sheriff in Town (ft. Luper Valdez)
Pod Bless Texas host Kendall Scudder is joined by cohost Lorenzo Buttram Hubbard and this week's guest, former Dallas County Sheriff and 2018 Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Lupe Valdez. The team discusses Lupe's 2018 gubernatorial run, her return to the Dallas...
09.08.2023
Progressive Backbone (ft. Rep. John Bryant)
Pod Bless Texas host Kendall Scudder is joined by cohost Alison Grinter-Allen and this week's guest, State Representative John Bryant (HD114). The team discusses timidity in the Democratic legislative caucuses, the pending special session, and the Paxton trial. Also, can...
08.31.2023
MAGA Mug Shots/MAGA Movement (ft. Nancy Thompson)
Pod Bless Texas host Kendall Scudder is joined by Nancy Thompson, the founder of Mother's Against Greg Abbott (MAGA). Kendall and Nancy discuss the creation of MAGA, the Paxton Impeachment, the Trump arrest, and the latest viral (orchestrated) hit, Rich...
08.23.2023
The girls are fighting, y’all!
Pod Bless Texas host Kendall Scudder is joined by State Representative Mihaela Plesa, the first Democrat to represent Collin County in over 35 years. Kendall and Mihaela discuss her first legislative session as a member, her legislative accomplishments, and growing...
08.16.2023
Did you miss us?
Pod Bless Texas is back and ready to cover Texas politics! Join Kendall Scudder as he adjusts to being a lone ranger and welcomes in our first surprise guest of the season! SPOILER: It's your old pal, bureaucrat Lillian Salerno,...
10.01.2021
Pod Bless Texas (ft. Sen. Al Franken)
Kendall and Lil try to come to terms with the terrible state of Texas politics over Pokemon Oreos. Sen. Al Franken stops by to pitch his ideas on filibuster reform and to talk about his upcoming comedy tour with stops...
08.30.2021
Joe Jaworski wants your vote
Joe Jaworski, former mayor of Galveston and a Democratic candidate for Attorney General
08.21.2021
The Lone Democrat
Kendall and Lillian sit down with Pierina Otiniano, the lone Democrat in the #HD10 special election, scheduled for 8/31. Also, Lil becomes a San Francisco Liberal, while Kendall becomes a master gardener.
08.06.2021
We March On
Kendall and Lillian are joined by Alejandro Chavez, the grandson of Cesar Chavez, and the Deputy State Director of Arizona for the March On for Voting Rights to talk about the marches they are organizing around the country this August.
07.14.2021
Special Episode: Texas Dems Walk Out
Texas House Democrats have fled the state and are camping out in Washington DC in an effort to block the passage of some of the worst voting laws in the country.
07.14.2021
Dog Hater Greg Abbott
Kendall and Lillian are joined by Stacy Sutton Kerby, from the Texas Humane Legislative Network to discuss Greg Abbott's hatred of animals and the impending special session showdown.
05.11.2021
How 'bout that Texas Legislature??
Lillian returns from her global travels back to a Texas that has been largely unchanged despite suffering freak winter storms and a global pandemic. Rep. Alex Dominguez (TX-37) is our special guest this week.
04.15.2021
Where in the world is Lillian Salerno? (ft. Brandy Chambers!)
After getting her second COVID vaccine dose, Lillian Salerno has taken to the skies and is roaming the world. Filling in for Lillian is THE Brandy K. Chambers of HD112 Fame! Special Guest Mike Collier joins us to talk about his potential...
04.02.2021
April Fool's
Kendall and Lillian are joined by everyone’s favorite councilwoman from Allen, Texas, LAUREN DOHERTY!
03.17.2021
The Biden Bucks are finally here!
Kendall and Lillian are joined by Texas Representative, Ray Lopez, from the 125th district to discuss the latest in Texas Politics
03.05.2021
The James Talarico Stan Podcast!
Kendall and Lillian sit down with James Talarico, the youngest member of the Texas House of Representatives and the rising star of the Texas Democratic Party.
02.19.2021
POWER TO THE PEOPLE... please?
Kendall and Lillian sit down with John Padalino, the former Director of Rural Utility Services under President Obama to break down this week’s energy crisis. Spoiler: the crisis isn’t windmills.
02.12.2021
So badly broken
Lillian relishes in the fact that she warned Kendall against his now ill-fated ski trip after he returns with a VERY badly broken clavicle. Former candidate, Janet Dudding, is our special guest this episode.
02.03.2021
The Real State of the State Address
Kendall and Lillian are joined by Rep. Michelle Beckley to discuss the real state of the State and try to dig up some juicy gossip about the opening days of the Texas Legislature
01.26.2021
Joe Biden is President... so now what?
After pouring their hearts and souls into helping Joe Biden get elected as the next President of the United States, the co-directors of Texas Students for Biden join us to talk about what they will do now that he is...
01.19.2021
Ted Cruz Would Want Us To Do This (ft. Harold Cook)
Special Guest Harold Cook, of MSNBC and Spectrum News Fame, joins our duo to talk about the latest in Texas Politics
01.11.2021
New Year, New Show!
Starting off 2021 with a new show format, as Kendall and Lillian move to a more conversational-style show! In the first episode of 2021, our lovable losers talk about the COVID-19 crisis, as well as the riots at the US Capitol,...
11.08.2020
Victory
Before Joe Biden became President-Elect and Kamala Harris became the first woman, the first person of color, and the first person of South Asian descent to be Vice President-Elect, Kendall and Lillian discuss the results of the election.
11.02.2020
SONG: Trump’s Folsom Audit Blues
Who knew auditing could be fun? Trump’s tower has no power and his taxes fall way short. Enjoy this quick two-minute song ahead of Election Day.
11.01.2020
The Final Stretch (ft. Emily Ramshaw & Chrysta Castañeda)
This week, our lovable losers sit down with the founder of the 19th news, Emily Ramshaw, and Chrysta Castañeda, the next member of the Texas Railroad Commission.
11.01.2020
SPECIAL: Alisa Simmons for HD 94
Alisa Simmons, who is running to represent the people of House District 94, joins Kendall and Lillian to talk about her campaign.
10.30.2020
SPECIAL: Eric Holguin for HD 32
Eric Holguin, who is running to represent the people of House District 32, joins Kendall and Lillian to talk about his campaign.
10.29.2020
SPECIAL: Joe Drago for HD-96
Joe Drago, who is running to represent the people of House District 96, joins Kendall and Lillian to talk about his campaign.
10.29.2020
SPECIAL: Elizabeth Beck for HD-97
Elizabeth Beck, who is running to represent the people of House District 97, joins Kendall and Lillian to talk about her campaign.
10.26.2020
Just the facts! (ft. Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez & Judge Clay Jenkins)
Lillian and Kendall discuss the facts, and only the facts going into election day with two very in shape, high name-ID people: Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez & Judge Clay Jenkins.
10.19.2020
The Angie Palooza (ft. Angela Brewer & Angie Bado)
Lillian and Kendall talk all things texas politics this week with special guests Angela Brewer and Angie Bado
10.15.2020
Day One Post Polls Power-Hour with Amy Clark Meachum and Gisela Triana
You've waited in line. You've cast your ballot. Now it's time to celebrate! Join us right after the polls close on the very first day of Early Voting for a very special Power Hour to benefit Judge Amy Clark Meachum (Nominee...
10.13.2020
EARLY VOTING HAS STARTED (featuring Scott Braddock and Chris Tackett)
Kendall and Lillian discuss the latest headlines, alongside Quorum Report's Scott Braddock and Chris Tackett of ChrisTackettNow.com
10.08.2020
"Mr. Vice President, I'm speaking" VP DEBATE REACTION
Lillian and Kendall react to the Vice Presidential Debate between Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President of the United States Mike Pence.
10.05.2020
“Thoughts and Prayers (ft. John Gibson & Janet Dudding)”
Lillian and Kendall sit down with some amazing state house candidates, as well as discuss the Presidents recent COVID diagnosis.
09.30.2020
DEBATE REACTION: What did we just watch?
Lillian and Kendall sit down to discuss their thoughts on the first Presidential “debate”
09.27.2020
“Donald Trump’s still president and I can’t take it” ft. Lydia Bean & Julie Gobble
Lillian and Kendall sit down with Democratic state house candidates Lydia Bean & Julie Gobble to discuss what we have to do to win in a post-RBG world
09.21.2020
“Well, this just got a lot worse" (ft. Jacob Minter & Sharon Hirsch)
Lillian and Kendall sit down with the lone Dem running in the special election for SD30, as well as state house candidate Sharon Hirsch!
09.14.2020
"This CANNOT get any worse... right?" (ft. Dr. Carolyn Salter & Louis Fullbright)
This week, our lovable losers sit down with Dr. Carolyn salter to discuss campaigning for congress during COVID, and then they chat with Louis Fullbright.
09.05.2020
East Texas Palooza (ft. Bill Brannon and Brenda Davis)
Kendall and Lillian make a virtual visit to East Texas to chat up Bill Brannon, who is running for Texas House District 2, and Brenda Davis, the candidate for the State Board of Education, District 9.
08.30.2020
"Cocaine Epidemic at the RNC" (ft. Amy Clark Meachem)
In the aftermath of the Republican National Convention, Kendall and Lillian sit down with Amy Clark Meachem, the first woman to ever win a nomination for Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice. Brandy Voss serves as third mic, as well as a...
08.21.2020
"The Soul of America" (ft. Mike Collier and Jenna Royal)
Just before Joe Biden took the stage to accept the Democratic Nomination for President of the United States, Kendall Scudder and Lillian Salerno sat down with Senior Adviser to the Biden Campaign and former candidate for Texas Lt. Gov., Mike...
08.12.2020
Lillian Salerno on Kamala Harris - WLW Radio
Lillian Salerno discussed Joe Biden's decision to pick California Senator Kamala Harris as his choice to be Vice President on WLW Radio with host Scott Sloan.
08.12.2020
Kendall Scudder talks Kamala Harris on This Morning with Gordon Deal
Kendall Scudder was a guest on This Morning with Gordon Deal to discuss Presumptive Democratic Nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden's decision to pick former California Attorney General and current US Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate.
08.09.2020
No Balls Ted Cruz (ft. Lulu Seikaly)
Lillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder sit down with the Democratic nominee from TX03, Lulu Seikaly, to discuss recent events in Lebanon, and Texas’ Republican “leaders”
08.02.2020
"We're young, and there is a nation to save..." (ft. Kim Olson)
Kendall and Lillian are joined by Retired Air Force Colonel, Kim Olson, after her gut-wrenching defeat in the July 14th run-off election.
07.25.2020
The Quest To Be Relevant (ft. Zack Malitz)
Kendall and Lillian discuss the latest on coronavirus and the Republican Party’s newest chairman… a congressman from Florida… They are joined by the former statewide Field Director from the Beto for Texas campaign, Zack Malitz.

What's Pod Bless Texas about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Pod Bless Texas episodes:

Prop 8 (ft. Dr. Kelty Garbee)

2023 Propositions (ft. Kathleen Thompson)

Greg Abbott: We Don’t Need No Education (ft. Rena Honea, Gwenn Burud)

A New/Familiar Sheriff in Town (ft. Luper Valdez)

Progressive Backbone (ft. Rep. John Bryant)

MAGA Mug Shots/MAGA Movement (ft. Nancy Thompson)

The girls are fighting, y’all!

Did you miss us?

Pod Bless Texas (ft. Sen. Al Franken)

Joe Jaworski wants your vote

The Lone Democrat

We March On

Special Episode: Texas Dems Walk Out

Dog Hater Greg Abbott

How 'bout that Texas Legislature??

Where in the world is Lillian Salerno? (ft. Brandy Chambers!)

April Fool's

The Biden Bucks are finally here!

The James Talarico Stan Podcast!

POWER TO THE PEOPLE... please?

So badly broken

The Real State of the State Address

Joe Biden is President... so now what?

Ted Cruz Would Want Us To Do This (ft. Harold Cook)

New Year, New Show!

Victory

SONG: Trump’s Folsom Audit Blues

The Final Stretch (ft. Emily Ramshaw & Chrysta Castañeda)

SPECIAL: Alisa Simmons for HD 94

SPECIAL: Eric Holguin for HD 32

SPECIAL: Joe Drago for HD-96

SPECIAL: Elizabeth Beck for HD-97

Just the facts! (ft. Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez & Judge Clay Jenkins)

The Angie Palooza (ft. Angela Brewer & Angie Bado)

Day One Post Polls Power-Hour with Amy Clark Meachum and Gisela Triana

EARLY VOTING HAS STARTED (featuring Scott Braddock and Chris Tackett)

"Mr. Vice President, I'm speaking" VP DEBATE REACTION

“Thoughts and Prayers (ft. John Gibson & Janet Dudding)”

DEBATE REACTION: What did we just watch?

“Donald Trump’s still president and I can’t take it” ft. Lydia Bean & Julie Gobble

“Well, this just got a lot worse" (ft. Jacob Minter & Sharon Hirsch)

"This CANNOT get any worse... right?" (ft. Dr. Carolyn Salter & Louis Fullbright)

East Texas Palooza (ft. Bill Brannon and Brenda Davis)

"Cocaine Epidemic at the RNC" (ft. Amy Clark Meachem)

"The Soul of America" (ft. Mike Collier and Jenna Royal)

Lillian Salerno on Kamala Harris - WLW Radio

Kendall Scudder talks Kamala Harris on This Morning with Gordon Deal

No Balls Ted Cruz (ft. Lulu Seikaly)

"We're young, and there is a nation to save..." (ft. Kim Olson)

The Quest To Be Relevant (ft. Zack Malitz)