Texan Edge
The Texan Edge is more than a podcast — it’s a Texas state of mind.
Hosted by Tweed Scott, author of Texas in Her Own Words, each weekday brings a short burst of inspiration, common sense, and straight talk from the Lone Star perspective. Some days we’ll visit a slice of Texas history; other days, we’ll share a story or reflection to help you face the day with grit, gratitude, and grace.
Whether you were born here, got here as fast as you could, or just wish you had — The Texan Edge reminds you why the Texas spirit still matters. It’s where optimism wears boots, humor has manners, and pride runs as deep as the oil wells.
Pull up a chair, friend. Take a listen.
On Wednesdays and Fridays, we focus on a Texas historical event to showcase our daily nugget. Ultimately, it's a Texas thing!
My why with The Texan Edge is to share the spirit of Texas—the humor, grit, wisdom, and warmth I’ve lived and loved here—with people everywhere. I want to remind folks each day that they carry the strength to face life with courage, perspective, and a smile. This podcast is my way of giving back the inspiration Texas has given me, one daily nugget at a time.
Because here at The Texan Edge, we don’t just talk Texas — we live it.
The Texan Edge is "Not just a podcast, but a Texas state of mind.”
Texan Edge
Sun, Steel, and Starting Again
Description (for Buzzsprout / Substack):
Life doesn’t always start the way we planned — but Texans have a way of rebuilding stronger every time. In this episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott kicks off the week with a dose of pure Texas grit and a reminder that tough times don’t last, but tough folks sure do. From the scorching heat of his first days in South Texas to the lessons that sun baked into his spirit, Tweed shares how resilience is more than survival — it’s transformation.
Because in Texas, when something breaks, we don’t whine — we grab the hammer, the duct tape, and a little hope, and we get back to work.
Show Notes:
- Theme: Resilience and starting over.
- Key Message: Life’s tough moments aren’t the end — they’re the forge that makes us stronger.
- Story Highlight: Tweed recalls arriving in South Texas with the U.S. Navy, thinking he’d landed on the surface of the sun — and learning that what first felt like punishment turned into power.
- The Edge: When life knocks you down, rebuild. The pieces that fall away were never meant to stay.
- Closing Thought: Keep moving, one step at a time — you’ll find your rhythm again, and it’ll be stronger than before.
This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.
Well hi there once again, Tweet Scott here, and I'm certainly glad you're along with us today. And welcome to The Texan Edge. Let's kick off this Monday with a little reminder from the heart of Texas grit. Here's today's Edge. Life doesn't always hand you perfect beginnings, but Texans know how to rebuild stronger virtually every time. You know, when I first set foot in Texas, courtesy of Uncle Sam and the U.S. Navy, I thought I'd landed on the surface of the damn sun. Flat, hot, not a hill in sight, and I figured this place was just trying to melt me down to see what I was made of. But you know a funny thing happened over time. That same relentless sun stopped feeling like punishment. In fact, it started to feel like power. It toughened me up, baked a little steel into my backbone, and taught me that sometimes the pieces of life that breaks off of you just aren't meant to be there in the first place. We all take our share of hits. Could be a layoff, a heartbreak, a detour that wasn't even on the map. But that's when you find out what's under the paint. Because Texans, I've learned, don't stay down. They rebuild. They grab the hammer, the duct tape, maybe a little hope, and then they get back to work. So if this Monday's got you picking up pieces here and there, well, take heart. You're in really good company. So just keep putting one foot in front of the other, and you're gonna find your rhythm again. And this time it may just be better than it was when you started. I'm Tweed Scott, and this is the Texan Edge. It's not just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.