Tantalizing Texas Towns: Sprawlmageddon

The Sprawlmageddon Boyz are diving headfirst into the shallow end with this year’s zany mascot draft! On this episode, we explore 12 undersized towns with oversized hearts. Learn some unique high school football mascots, strange facts about overlooked cities, and our idea to fix the Dallas Cowboys once and for all! Detours include a mysterious wandering bearded guy or two, Kangaroo milk,  a bird with an elongated trachea, and auctioneer rap. 

Towns covered:

Falfurrias
Tom Bean 
Fort Worth Polytechnic
San Antonio Central Catholic
Kress 
Somerville
Crane
Cameron
Trent 
Groesbeck
Knippa
Italy

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The legend of La Grange, Texas has reached epic proportions thanks to ZZ Top and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, but there’s sooo much more to this Texas town! Actually, there isn’t. Not at all. There is literally no reason to go there now. Luckily, the history and takedown of the Chicken Ranch brothel is a fascinating tale with wild Texas characters.  Join the Sprawlmageddon Boyz as they discuss this pivotal moment in Texas history, and determine where the ZZ Top album “Tres Hombres” falls on the all-time Texas albums list. Detours include the Texas newsman who pioneered Jerry Springer style entertainment and a German Shepherd who loves Tex-Mex.

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Did you know FIFA stands for "Fun in Fabulous Arlington?"  Join the Townsmen as they discuss what international visitors should expect when they encounter the extremes of the metroplex.  Also, with 50 episodes under our belt, we share our favorite things we've learned about Texas from our years of research! Detours include a porpoise pudding recipe from the 1700s.

*All research was conducted inside of an abandoned Crystal's Pizza and Spaghetti under the cover of night.  

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The Sprawlmageddon Boys have vigorously churned the udders of Texas music to find the greatest albums from the Lone Star State! In this episode, we discuss Willie Nelson's 1973 masterwork "Shotgun Willie," the pivotal Outlaw Country LP that introduced Willie's iconic new look and sound. So sit around in your underwear, bite on a bullet, and enjoy the shedding of Nashville's shackles!

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Abilene, Texas is the storybook capitol of America. It’s also responsible for such mind bending phenomenon as the Abilene Paradox and the Lone Biker of the Apocalypse! Join the townsmen as they discuss these important matters and others, including but not limited to: Jessica Simpson, where west Texas truly begins, and sling-shotting corn dogs at a hypothetical giraffe in a non-existent Odessa zoo. Hurray!

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Join the Sprawlmageddon Boyz as they review and discuss three more Texas Movies! From the mind numbing romantic comedy "The Wrong Paris," to the Predator prequel "Prey," there's something for everybody!  We also help Jack recover from the traumatic ending of "Dr. T and the Women." Detours include incredible facts about Comanche warriors, cinema hounds, and how all movies would benefit from a Ratatouille type rat controlling a character.  

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What secrets does the magical enclave of Pantego, Texas hold? Too many to count! Surrounded by Arlington, this small, inconspicuous town marches to the beat of its own drum. Join the Townsmen as we explore the amazing food, unique history, and heavy metal lore found in Pantego. Detours include our love of the dump, orca news, and more! 

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In this special holiday episode, Tolle, John-Waddy, and Chris explore their favorite Texas Christmas album, Willie Nelson's 1979 classic 'Pretty Paper.' Discussion topics include why Willie Nelson is essentially Santa, favorite all-time Christmas album recommendations, and the debut of an original Christmas song.  This album also receives the formal honor of being recognized as number 15 on the Sprawlmageddon Masterworks Top 25 list, the highest honor any Texan can receive outside of dying at the Alamo.  Pretty Paper also receives the high praise of being an album "our kids don't make us turn off."  Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!

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Tyler, Texas is a magical place in the pines of East Texas! Hang with your Townsmen as they discuss interesting facts and notable nuances within the Rose Capital of the World. Since the artist hails from Tyler, we’ll also discuss the #25 Top Texas album of all time, Paul Cauthen’s Room 41. A true Texas Masterwork!

29:53 - Review of The Top 25 Texas Album: #25 - Paul Cauthen, Room 41. 

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San Marcos, Texas is a college river town with a fascinating history! It’s home to the ancient Clovis people, George Strait, and Glurpo the terrifying underwater clown! Listen in as the Sprawlmageddon Boyz discuss the mermaids of Aquarina Springs, Ralph the swimming pig, and other strange characters. Sit back, relax, and take a slurp from Glurpo’s air hose as we soak up San Marcos!

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