The TexTenn Podcast

The TexTenn Podcast

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The TexTenn Podcast episodes

  • A Thanksgiving Break, A Christmas Tree Forest, and Football Drama

    πŸŽ„ How do you know the holidays have officially arrived? For Keith and Clay, it starts with overflowing Thanksgiving plates, an army of Christmas trees, and the return of college football chaos. In this week's episode, the guys catch up after the holiday break and dive right into family stories, travel updates, and the traditions that make this season their favorite.

    πŸ¦ƒ They swap Thanksgiving highlights, from marathon cooking sessions to Clay's beef tenderloin experiment and Keith's wife collecting vintage ceramic Christmas trees, now totaling more than a dozen. The conversation quickly shifts into holiday decorating styles (or lack thereof), and the hilarious contrast between Keith's fully decked-out home and Clay's minimalist "lights on a plant" setup.

    🏈 Of course, it wouldn't be TexTenn without a spirited detour into college football. The two break down the latest drama; from rivalry wins to playoff frustrations to Lane Kiffin's controversial move and share the kind of unfiltered, emotional reactions only true fans can deliver. A memorable bar story involving an overly confident LSU fan adds fuel to the fire.

    πŸŽ… The episode wraps with lighthearted talk about gift-giving, Christmas shopping stress, cheesecake mishaps, and their ongoing hunt for the next guest. It's a warm, funny, holiday-season episode filled with real-life moments, sports debates, and the familiar TexTenn charm.

    33 min
  • How a Turkey Costume Embarrassed an Entire Soccer Team

    How far would you go to cheer on your kid's team? Even if it meant embarrassing them in the process? In this week's TexTenn episode, Keith shares the hilarious story of showing up to his daughter's soccer tournament in a full inflatable turkey costume, only to discover that the one person who didn't find it funny… was his daughter. What started as a fun idea quickly turned into a viral moment, rain delays included. πŸ¦ƒβš½οΈ

    The Thanksgiving spirit continues as Keith and Clay dive into holiday plans, cooking strategies, and why spatchcocking a turkey has become a game-changing tradition in the Heavilin household. From ChatGPT-powered recipe planning to kitchen mishaps from previous years, the guys compare notes on how they prepare for the biggest food week of the year. πŸ—βœ¨

    Of course, no TexTenn episode is complete without a few detours, this time covering everything from driving habits and bathroom sensor frustrations to college football, NIL madness, and political hot takes that swing from surprising to sharply funny. Clay even suffers through a live tech meltdown when his screen suddenly goes completely black, adding to the chaotic charm of the conversation. πŸ’»πŸ”₯

    It's a light, laughter-filled episode that blends real-life parenting, holiday chaos, sports rants, and everyday annoyances in the most TexTenn way possible. Whether you're coaching from the sidelines, prepping your Thanksgiving menu, or just here for the laughs, this one's guaranteed to feel relatable and entertaining. 🎧🀝

    48 min
  • Left-Handed Drivers, Broken Health Insurance & Bathroom Fails

    Have you ever met someone who claims to be a left-handed driver? Clay has and it sends him and Keith into one of the funniest debates they've had in weeks. From a FedEx encounter gone sideways to questioning whether "left-handed driving" is even real, the episode kicks off with pure TexTenn chaos and laughter.

    Things take a more serious turn when the conversation shifts into America's health insurance system. Clay and Keith break down why choosing a plan feels impossible, why premiums make no sense, and why the system seems set up to fail the people who actually pay into it. Their candid stories; from outrageous deductibles to real-life experiences with Obamacare, paint a picture many Americans will instantly relate to.

    But of course, it wouldn't be TexTenn without a classic rant. This time, Keith unloads on the world's most annoying public bathroom features: paper towel dispensers that give you three useless inches, sensors that never work, and restrooms so bad they become instant no-go zones. It's relatable, ridiculous, and guaranteed to make you laugh. πŸš½πŸ˜…

    From family stories to sports talk to accidental political commentary, this episode delivers the perfect blend of humor, honesty, and everyday life frustrations. Tune in for laughs, real conversations, and the kind of storytelling only Keith and Clay can pull off. πŸŽ™οΈπŸ”₯

    50 min
  • Nine Christmas Trees and a Cracked Knee

    πŸŽ„ Ever gone all-in on Christmas decorating? Only to end up limping away from it? In this episode of TexTenn, Keith shares how prepping for the holidays led to a painful (and slightly hilarious) knee injury while hauling nine full-sized Christmas trees out of the attic. Clay can't help but laugh along as they talk about the chaos of early Christmas setups, the aches of getting older, and how festive ambition sometimes comes with bruises.

    🏈 From there, the conversation turns to college football, Tennessee's struggles, Texas' close calls, and that viral moment involving an Oklahoma kicker's very questionable shorts. The two swap stories and good-natured trash talk about their teams while keeping the humor alive.

    πŸ•°οΈ They also dive into daylight saving time frustrations, wonder why we still bother changing clocks, and joke about how time zones make everyday life confusing. Plus, Keith's kids get a shoutout for their 3D printing projects, including a Toothless dragon that's winning fans at school.

    🏬 Wrapping things up, Clay introduces Keith to Scheels; the "superstore of all superstores," before the pair touch briefly on politics, small-town life, and why there's always room for a good laugh, even when your knee is giving out.

    28 min
  • The Day My Mom Taught Me an iPhone Trick

    Ever been schooled on tech by your own mom? πŸ€” In this episode of TexTenn, Keith and Clay kick things off with laughter and a little humility as they talk about the moment Keith's mom showed him an iPhone feature he didn't even know existed. From iPhone "send later" tricks to CarPlay resets, the guys share a few tech discoveries that might just save you from your next gadget headache. πŸ“±πŸ’‘

    Of course, it wouldn't be TexTenn without some good old-fashioned football talk. 🏈 The conversation quickly turns to the latest in college football, from Texas and Mississippi State's nail-biters to LSU's coaching shake-ups and fan chaos in the stands. Between game recaps and wild predictions, there's plenty of friendly banter, laughter, and a few eye-roll-worthy hot takes.

    As the episode rolls on, Keith and Clay dive into midlife fitness, knees that pop for no reason, and the home workout machine that's changing how they stay active; the Tonal. πŸ’ͺ They also swap stories about Halloween traditions on the island, parenting moments, and why cookies and ice cream are the ultimate recovery food. πŸͺπŸŽƒ

    It's a mix of football, tech talk, and real-life humor, the kind of episode that feels like catching up with old friends over coffee. Grab your earbuds and tune in for another fun, fast-paced, and completely unfiltered conversation on TexTenn! 🎧

    48 min
  • The Great Cigar Debate & Other Bad Decisions

    Some stories start with good intentions… and end with cigars, chaos, and a few questionable choices. πŸ˜… In this episode of TexTenn, Keith and Clay swap tales of football frustrations, dad-life misadventures, and moments that didn't quite go as planned. From a middle school "business mogul" getting his 3D-printed fidgets confiscated to a legendary cigar story that went horribly wrong, it's one laugh after another. πŸ˜‚

    Between all the laughter, the duo dives into college football highs and lows: Tennessee heartbreaks, Vanderbilt surprises, and coaching moves that make absolutely no sense. 🏈 They even manage to fit in some real talk about parenting, politics, and why Keith saying "I don't drink" always seems to confuse people.

    It's the kind of conversation that starts light and ends somewhere completely unexpected; with humor, honesty, and a whole lot of Southern charm. πŸ€ πŸ’¬ So sit back, light up (or maybe don't), and join Keith and Clay as they navigate life's little disasters one laugh at a time. 🎧

    41 min
  • Only in Texas: Talking Sports, Water Shortages, and Sheep-Eating Cows!

    What do football rivalries, 3D printers, and a looming Texas water crisis have in common? πŸ€” Absolutely nothing! Unless you're hanging out with Keith and Clay on TexTenn! In this episode, the guys bounce from Saturday game-day highs and heartbreaks to small-town laughs and local frustrations; all with that signature TexTenn mix of wit, honesty, and Southern humor. πŸˆπŸ’¬

    From the excitement of gifting a kid his first 3D printer πŸ–¨οΈ to realizing Corpus Christi might actually run out of water πŸ’§, this episode swings between the hilarious and the serious. Keith dives into the city's $50 million desalination plant debacle, while Clay tries to wrap his head around how 3D printing works and somehow ends up talking about cows eating sheep. πŸ„πŸ˜…

    Of course, no TexTenn episode is complete without a little friendly trash talk about football, dad jokes from the Diamond B Tractors showroom, and a few unexpected life lessons along the way. Whether you're here for laughs, local insight, or just to hear two buddies figure out life one story at a time, you're in the right place. πŸ€ πŸŽ™οΈ

    So grab your sweet tea, settle in, and join the conversation because only on TexTenn can a discussion about football turn into a full-blown debate about desalination, diesel mishaps, and fainting goats. 🐐πŸ”₯

    50 min
  • How a Homeschooling Mom Turned Her Laundry Room into a Thriving Leather Brand

    How far can passion and persistence take you even when life throws unexpected challenges your way? πŸ’ͺ In this inspiring episode of the TexTenn Podcast, hosts Clay Blair and Keith Heavilin sit down with Randi Hamlyn, founder of Indigo Lane, to talk about how a simple leather tote bag turned into a thriving Texas-made brand loved by customers across multiple states.

    Randi opens up about her journey from sewing in her laundry room while homeschooling her kids πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ to running a full-fledged leather goods business in Sinton, Texas, where customers can watch her team handcraft every bag right in front of them. She shares how her upbringing, her husband's support, and her late father-in-law's influence shaped her creative path. You'll hear how she learned to run a business with zero experience, the story behind Indigo Lane's charming "from our farm to your arm" idea πŸ‘œ, and how community and faith helped her turn a hobby into a purpose-driven brand.

    The conversation also dives into family life, parenting humor, and even a few hilarious confessions, including Clay's long-held secret about a speeding ticket from decades ago πŸš—πŸ˜„. Between heartfelt insights and plenty of laughs, this episode captures the real spirit of small-town grit, entrepreneurship, and friendship.

    Whether you're an aspiring business owner, a creative dreamer, or someone who loves stories of resilience and real connection, this episode will remind you that great things often start small, sometimes right at your own kitchen table. 🌟

    1 hr 7 min
  • When Did Common Sense Become Controversial?

    Is common sense making a comeback? πŸ€” In this week's episode, Clay and Keith dive into one of their most candid conversations yet. From football fields and family moments to the bigger questions shaping American culture today. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

    They kick things off with laughs over the Tennessee vs. Mississippi State game and a little Cubs baseball pride, but things quickly turn deeper as they discuss Pete Hegseth's fiery speech to U.S. military leaders and what it really means to bring strength and discipline back to America's armed forces. πŸ’ͺ

    From there, the guys talk about the recent Netflix controversy; questioning why children's shows are starting conversations about gender and sexuality, and why parents are right to draw the line. They also reflect on the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination and how one man's courage to speak up continues to inspire faith-driven conviction across the country. πŸ™

    Of course, it wouldn't be a TexTenn episode without humor... there's plenty of laughter about Taylor Swift, parenting moments, livestock auctions, and even a sheep-farming scheme gone sideways. πŸ‘ Through it all, Clay and Keith remind us that life's not just about headlines: it's about faith, family, and having the courage to stand for what's right. ❀️

    53 min
  • SEC Football, Tylenol Controversy & Charlie Kirk's Legacy

    πŸŽ™οΈ What happens when SEC football, national headlines, and real-life stories collide? In this week's episode of TexTenn, Keith and Clay dive into everything from Tennessee's football schedule and Lane Kiffin drama to surprising news about Tylenol studies and the powerful message from Charlie Kirk's memorial service.

    🏈 The guys kick things off with their usual back-and-forth on college football, debating Tennessee's rivals, questioning the fairness of SEC scheduling, and of course, sharing strong opinions on Lane Kiffin's controversial coaching career. Whether you're a die-hard SEC fan or just love hearing passionate sports talk, this segment brings plenty of fire and laughs.

    πŸ’Š The conversation then shifts to a serious topic making headlines: claims that Tylenol use during pregnancy may be linked to autism. Keith and Clay react to the controversy, social media stunts, and why some people seem willing to risk everything just to make a point. Their honest takes cut through the noise and highlight what really matters when it comes to health and family.

    πŸ™ Finally, the episode closes on a heartfelt note with reflections on the Charlie Kirk memorial. The discussion touches on faith, forgiveness, and how one man's life continues to inspire people, including Keith's own son. It's a reminder that even in a world full of division, there's hope and meaning to be found in community and belief.

    42 min

About The TexTenn Podcast

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Just two guys talking about business, life, and whatever else comes up. Keith Heavilin and Clay Blair share their experiences, tell some stories, and probably go off on a few tangents along the way.…