East Texas UNFILTERED!
Welcome to EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/ J. Chad Parker, a podcast hosted by native East Texan and prominent attorney J. Chad Parker. This unique East Texas platform features candid interviews with entertainers, local celebrities, and inspiring figures from all walks of life, sharing stories of business, philanthropy, and community impact. From spotlighting unsung heroes to showcasing those shaping the region’s vibrant culture, UNFILTERED offers an authentic view of East Texas. Join Chad for unfiltered conversations that entertain and inspire. Subscribe now for new episodes!
East Texas UNFILTERED!
EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/ J. Chad Parker Featuring Special Guest Pat Mahomes Sr.
In this episode of East Texas UNFILTERED, host J. Chad Parker sits down with his longtime friend Pat Mahomes Sr. for a rare, no-filter conversation that goes far beyond the typical “Patrick Mahomes’ dad” interview. From growing up in small-town Lindale, Texas during the tail end of segregation to becoming a 17-year-old professional pitcher facing grown men (and real racism) in the minor leagues, Pat opens up about the triumphs, struggles, and family sacrifices that shaped both his 11-year MLB career and the childhood of his superstar son.
Chad and Pat have known each other for nearly two decades—coaching kids together, crying in parking lots after tough losses, and watching Patrick and Chad’s son Jake grow up side by side. Here, Pat finally sets the record straight on everything from his mother’s paralyzing accident when he was seven, driving himself to school at age eight, the truth about Patrick’s upbringing while he was on the road 180 days a year, Randy Mahomes’ massive role, and why he really signed with the Minnesota Twins instead of going to college.
This is the full East Texas story—raw, funny, emotional, and unapologetically real—that you won’t hear anywhere else. Two old friends, one table, and no agenda. Subscribe and turn on notifications for more conversations like this.