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
74 episodes
**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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28:06
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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32:48
**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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32:30
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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52:13
**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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43:14
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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29:14
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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38:51
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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19:55
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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29:13
Texas Saves the European Wine Industry
When European wines are under attack by a harmful little pest, who do they turn to save their butts? That's right....TV Munson from Dennison, Texas. What an interesting tale about how the Texas vines were the perfect solution for a European pro...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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31:04
Texas Treasure Hunter's Delight
Five opportunities to strike it rich! We are trying to ensure that listening to our episode pays off for someone. In this episode we countdown the five most famous buried treasures in Texas. We hope that at the end of this episode you grab your...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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26:01
Camel Corps - The Reality that Never Was
What if instead of horses and donkeys, camels were the animals that helped settle the west? This very well could have been our reality. On this episode we explore why horses rather than camels, but determine... maybe we chose wrong?!? Grab your...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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36:48
The Second Battle at Adobe Walls
Battle so nice, they decided to have it twice. 29 buffalo hunters and traders against 700 plains Indians. This battle has incredible significance for both sides. It is the beginning of the end for the Comanches and other tribes and opens up Tex...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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45:09
The First Battle at Adobe Walls
What would you do if you were out numbered ten to one by the fiercest fighting Native American tribes. We don't know either, but it probably would not be pretty. In this episode we discuss the largest battle in plains history. We hope you enjoy...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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51:50
The Hoodoo War of Mason County
The Hoodoo war, also referred to as the Mason County war, lasted decades. It was the longest running feud in Texas history. It is a prime example of how one or two conflicts left unresolved can spiral into a divided community. Many people were ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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38:40
The Massive Explosion at Lackland AFB in San Antonio
Every have a bad day at work? Probably does not compare to the day these three gentlemen had. Just a normal days activities turn into the largest explosion in Texas history. Was it the beginning of World War III? Will there be nuclear fallout? ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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27:29
Boardwalk Empire - Texas Edition
Do the classic mafia stories intrigue you? Did you know that right here in our great state we had an organized crime syndicate that could rival those more famous ones. In this episode we discuss the Maceo Crime Syndicate. These brothers started...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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34:55
Judge Roy Bean Jr. - Dishing Out Justice
The honorable Judge Roy Bean Jr. Well... honorable might be a stretch. How does a murdering thief make a career out of dishing out justice? You'll have to listen to this episode to learn more. This really is good ol' Texas justice.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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28:00
The Porvenir Massacre - The Darkest Days in Texas Rangers History
In this latest episode, we cover a very dark episode in the Rangers history. It was a time when Texans living along the Mexican border had to deal not only with Comanches, but Pancho Villa and his raiding bandits. The Rangers of the time were l...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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42:57
The Murder of Diamond Bessie
In this episode you have it all. A rich gentlemen, his prostitute companion, jewels, swindling, lawyers, politicians...and murder! This is story that is cut right out of the headlines in 1877 and is one of the most famous murders in Texas histo...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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35:08
Gail Borden - A Man's Story Worth Telling
Gail Borden...yes the milk man, but so much more. He was not born in Texas, but what he did for Texas is simply unbelievable. He was a farmer, surveyor, revolutionist, publisher, collector, agent, inventor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. And ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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40:55