Texas Tales
Get ready for a fun, lively, and sometimes slightly offbeat dive into the history of the Lone Star State! From well-known legends to hidden gems, we’re here to rediscover the people, places, and events that shaped Texas into the fascinating tapestry it is today. Whether we’re unraveling tall tales, debunking myths, or spotlighting forgotten heroes, each episode is packed with humor, curiosity, and a love for all things Texas.
Perfect for your commute, a walk in the park, or a long road trip, these bite-sized episodes are your gateway to exploring Texas history like never before. So, pull up a chair, hit play, and join us as we unbox the untold stories of the state we’re proud to call home!
Episodes
86 episodes
Barbed Wire Battles: Texas' Fence-Cutting War
Texas was built on open ranges and wide horizons—until barbed wire started carving up the frontier. In this episode, we dive into the wild and chaotic Fence-Cutting War of the 1880s, when furious cowboys and landowners clashed over who controll...
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30:57
Moonshine and Mayhem: The Untold Story of Texas During Prohibition
Texas never did take kindly to being told what it can’t do—so when Prohibition outlawed alcohol in 1920, Texans found their own way to keep the good times rolling. Deep in the piney woods of East Texas, moonshiners built hidden stills,...
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Redbacks and Recklessness: The Money Mess That Sank Texas
What happens when a country prints its own money with no real plan to back it up? Welcome to the wild financial experiment of the Republic of Texas! In this episode, we dive into the history of the Redback, the infamous Texas currency ...
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Cypress Shadows: Outlaws, Tragedies, and the Magic of Caddo Lake
Journey with us into the hauntingly beautiful world of Caddo Lake in this episode of Texas Tales. As Texas’s only natural lake, Caddo is a mesmerizing labyrinth of bayous, cypress trees, and Spanish moss—but beneath its serene...
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**REMASTERED** A Miracle in Texas - The Blue Nun, the Jumano and Blue Bonnets
We have come a long way in our production quality since we started. We did our best to REMASTER some “oldies but goodies” and ensure the production offers a better listening experience. Not perfect, but much better. Hope you enjoy!...
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Baron de Bastrop: Pioneering Paths in Texas and Beyond
Step back into the captivating world of Baron de Bastrop, a man whose name echoes through the annals of Texas history. In this episode of Texas Tales, we unravel the enigmatic story of the man who shaped two great regions—Louisiana and...
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Part 2 | The Texas Revolution Retold: Texian Triumphs and Tragedies
This is the second part of a two-part Texas Tales. Make sure you listen to Part 1 before this episode.Get ready for an action-packed journey through the Texas Revolution like you’ve never experienced before! In this episode, we...
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Part 1 | The Texas Revolution Retold: Texian Triumphs and Tragedies
Get ready for an action-packed journey through the Texas Revolution like you’ve never experienced before! In this episode, we’re breaking down every major battle, from the first shots at Gonzales to the triumphant cries at San Jacinto, with a r...
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**REMASTERED** The Vaquero Story - Rodeo through the Years
We have come a long way in our production quality since we started. We did our best to REMASTER some “oldies but goodies” and ensure the production offers a better listening experience. Not perfect, but much better. Hope you enjoy!...
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Love, Loss, and the Lone Star Dream: Jane and James Long
Join us as we delve into the daring exploits of James Long, the audacious Texas filibuster who dreamed of claiming Texas for himself. From high-stakes missions to untimely ends, Long's adventures epitomize the ambition and chaos of the ea...
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**REMASTERED** Fort Worth: Hell's Half Acre
We have come a long way in our production quality since we started. We did our best to REMASTER some “oldies but goodies” and ensure the production offers a better listening experience. Not perfect, but much better. Hope you enjoy!<...
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The Texas Takeover: Post Civil War Migration
Join us for an engaging dive into the post-Civil War era when Texas became the land of new beginnings. Discover the stories of adventure, opportunity, and transformation as we explore why countless Americans packed up and headed south to the Lo...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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**REMASTERED** Mass Murder on the Opelousas Trail
We have come a long way in our production quality since we started. We did our best to REMASTER some “oldies but goodies” and ensure the production offers a better listening experience. Not perfect, but much better. Hope you enjoy!...
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Grit, Glory, and Green DeWitt’s Colony
Ready for a wild ride through Texas history? Join us as we unravel the incredible story of Green DeWitt—a man with big dreams, bold moves, and a knack for navigating the chaos of early Texas. From his journey across states to his alliances with...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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**REMASTERED** A Chicken for a...Pluck at the Chicken Ranch
We have come a long way in our production quality since we started. We did our best to REMASTER some “oldies but goodies” and ensure the production offers a better listening experience. Not perfect, but much better. Hope you enjoy!...
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Before Texas Was Texas: Myths, Mysteries, and Ancient Civilizations
Journey back tens of thousands of years to uncover the untold story of prehistoric Texas—a land teeming with mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and ancient humans thriving amidst the Ice Age. In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking archaeol...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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**REMASTERED** Battle of Three Trees - Jean Lafitte and the Karankawas on Galveston Island
We have come a long way in our production quality since we started. We did our best to REMASTER some “oldies but goodies” and ensure the production offers a better listening experience. Not perfect, but much better. Hope you enjoy!...
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The Headless Horseman of South Texas: The Legend of El Muerto
Saddle up for a journey into one of Texas' most chilling legends! In this episode, we uncover the spine-tingling tale of El Muerto, the infamous Headless Horseman of South Texas. From his violent origins as a cattle rustler to his eerie ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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25:50
From Apollo to Mars: NASA's Legacy and SpaceX's Revolution in Texas
Step into the heart of Texas’ role in space exploration with this captivating episode! Discover how Houston became “Space City” during NASA’s Apollo program, where iconic missions like the moon landing and Apollo 13 unfolded. Then, journey to t...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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42:40
Buc-ee's: From Lone Star Legend to Road Trip Royalty
In this episode of our Texas history podcast, we dive into the fascinating story of Buc-ee's, the beloved roadside mega-stop that has captured the hearts of Texans and travelers alike. Discover how a small convenience store grew into a Lone Sta...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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Cannibal Myths and Coastal Warriors: The Real Story of the Karankawa
Who were the Karankawa? Feared warriors, misunderstood coastal nomads, or victims of slanderous folklore? In this episode, inspired by Texas Monthly’s powerful article “We No Longer Have to Live in Secret” by Stephen Harrigan,...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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Popular Texas Superstitions
Want to keep away ghosts or witches? Ever wonder about gravesite etiquette or ensure you have a bountiful crop? Well...we did. In this episode, we cover a wide range of popular Texas superstitions just in time for Halloween. Grab yourself a dri...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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26:53
The Killing Field
In this episode we discuss the area of I-45 just south of Houston, heading towards Galveston. Over the years, many women and girls have gone missing along this thoroughfare and many have been found murdered. So many in fact, that this stretch o...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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30:51
The Spooky Emily Morgan Hotel
Its the season! Spoooky season. Are you ready to scare yourself silly? Go check out the Emily Morgan Hotel in San Antonio. An early 1900's hospital, psych ward and morgue turned into a fancy hotel. If you can't find a ghost there, not sure wher...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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The Opelousas Trail - Meat, Money and Mayhem
Long before there was the Chisolm or Goodnight Loving Trails, there was the Opelousas trail. Used by Native Americans, the Spanish, Mexicans, Texans and yes...cattle. Driving herds to New Orleans was not for the faint of heart, but for those th...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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