The Daytripper Podcast | Talkin' Texas

October means new episodes of The Daytripper, including South South Austin, Roma, Garland, and Galveston, but this month, it also means a great debate about the best songs about Texas. We use our highly mathematical and analytic algorithms and equations to decide who comes out on top.

It is officially football season, and we are talking everything from Aggies dreams to the chaos of fantasy football. September is finally here, which means the air is cooling down and the gridiron action is heating up. On this week's podcast, we break down the start of the year and indulge in some hypothetical scenarios, including what it might actually look like to cheer for the Aggies in a national championship run. If you have ever been the person in your league who forgets to set their roster, you will appreciate our frustration with the dreaded auto-draft. We also take a sharp turn away from the field to discuss the wizarding world of Harry Potter, proving that no topic is off-limits when the microphones are on.

Learn the true history behind the Houston riots 1917 and the strange legend of a haunted guitar. We examine these historical events. This discussion explores well-documented historical events that often get overlooked. From the chaotic aftermath of the Houston riots 1917 to the peculiar mystery of a haunted guitar, we break down what actually happened and separate fact from fiction. This episode is for anyone interested in American history and odd archival records. We also investigate the capture of the infamous Santa burglar. By looking at specific reports, we clarify where this incident took place and how the authorities finally tracked the individual down. These stories offer a unique look at past crimes and cultural phenomena. Subscribe for weekly historical breakdowns and comment below which strange event you want us to research next.

As we get ready to celebrate the 250th birthday of America, we dive into some of the biggest events and stories from Texas that have changes the course of American history.

Why does Texas have a state bird that is the same as a bunch of other states? It turns out 4 states copied Texas, but it was ours first. Maybe we need to find a more specifically Texan bird.

Wondering why am I wearing a tuxedo? It's because we went to Monaco! We are going to share about our trip and find out how you can enter the Monaco Millionaire contest.

April brings us tails of meteors, big ones, hitting the Houston area, the explanation for pink bluebonnets, and the Battle of San Jacinto.

It's May, and that means 5 new episodes, but we also discuss why jalapenos are not as hot as they used to be, the insanity of Pokemon trading cards, and the truth about the location in the television show Landman.

Two Step Inn is an annual country music festival held in San Gabriel Park in Georgetown, Texas (north of Austin), dubbed the world's largest outdoor honky-tonk. The 2026 festival, held April 18-19, features stars like Chris Stapleton and Brooks & Dunn, featuring over 30 artists across three stages.

This month we reminisce about the wonderful experience we had in Elgin, the Sausage Capital of Texas, especially at Southside, where they have an old school sauce that takes Daniel back to his youth. We also discuss the new state park, Palo Pinto Canyon, and realize that there are a lot of ways a rattlesnake can bite you.