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!

Podcasting since 2021 • 86 episodes

Texas Tales

Latest 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...

February 25, 2025 • 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,...

February 18, 2025 • 26:52

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 ...

February 04, 2025 • 26:24

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...

January 28, 2025 • 30:26

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!...

January 23, 2025 • 28:39

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Fan Mail

Hi! You should do an episode on Leon Coffee, the bullfighter that was the main barrel man for Houston rodeo. He is getting inducted into the Houston livestock show and rodeo hall of fame this year! He was a barrel man for 31 years for HLSR. Yes, I'm listening to the remastered the vaquero story.

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