How to be a Texan

Kevin and Kyle are back at it. In this first episode of two part series, the guys wax poetic and prognosticate on permanent changes coming out of the pandemic. Enjoy!

Big Bend is a national park with over 830,000 acres with 160+ miles of the Rio Grande River running through it. The park was named after the big bend in the river. The park is full of wildlife, 1,400+ foot cliffs, scenic vistas, and amazing trails to hike or bike. Enjoy!

Enjoy the conversation on appropriate hat etiquette, how they're made, how John Stetson invented the modern American cowboy hat, and superstitions surrounding the hat. The fellows tip their hats to you during this great episode. Enjoy!

Want to hear Kyle get hot? Listen to the guys discuss the ins and outs of horse buying and how Kyle believes most people in the horse industry are dishonest and untrustworthy. They give you tips on what to look for when buying a horse and what to expect when you get one. Enjoy!

Sid, Ed, Robert, and Lee Bass are four brothers in Fort Worth that have invested back into Texas and specifically the Fort Worth community. The Texas legendary Bass family inherited oil money from their parents who inherited it from uncle Sid Richardson. Follow Kevin and Kyle  as they talk through the Bass family tree, the Seventh Street Gang and the power structure of Fort Worth, and the longstan...

The “Mother Road” of America or otherwise known as “Main Street of America” started in the 1920’s and wound from Chicago to LA before being largely replaced by interstate freeways in the late 1950’s. Part of Route 66 went through the northern panhandle through Amarillo and other colorful towns and adds to the mystique of Texas. Kevin and Kyle talk about the impact Route 66 had on America. Enjoy!

Long beards before they were cool, growling guitars, and the ability to morph their music decade after decade has made the band ZZ Top a true Texas legend. Kevin and Kyle celebrate ZZ Top’s Texas roots and honor this great band for their musical contributions. Enjoy!

January 10, 1901 was an epic day in Texas history when the Spindletop oil well erupted down near Beaumont. From then on, Texas and oil have gone hand in hand. Kevin and Kyle talk about the impact of oil on Texas. Enjoy!

This is a marketing gimmick that works. All the truck makers appreciate that almost 25% of all trucks are sold in Texas. They use the Texas State Fair as an annual testing ground and supersize their base truck models with niceties that Texans and other Americans will love – and then they call it the Texas Edition. The fellows discuss this as well the newfound potential impact of the Tesla Cybertru...

This marketing campaign in 1985 was launched with the edginess of Texas amidst the “Keep America Beautiful” campaign. Celebrities and pro athletes have supported this campaign ever since and it made a huge impact on litter in Texas and how Texans love to keep their state litter free. Enjoy!

Do you say pih-KAHN, PEE-can, or pee-KAHN? If you are coming to Texas, there is only one way and Kyle and Kevin are going to teach you how to get it right! We even introduce a little “When Harry Met Sally” to show the differences in how America says the word “pecan.” Bonus, Kyle will bore you with his newfound baking attempts with pecans and how the pecan harvesting process is done. Enjoy!

With multiple bowls eaten and lots of positive endorphins loaded, Kyle and Kevin are ready to celebrate this Texas legend. Blue Bell has been part of the fat content of Texas going back to 1907 – before Kyle was born! Enjoy as the guys laugh about the greatness of the icebox, rock salt, endorphins, and all the flavors of Blue Bell.

No not the baseball team - Kevin and Kyle talk about the legendary law enforcement department in Texas, ranging from Ricky Bobby’s favorites, to the legendary Rangers and the current day heroes. There’s a special focus on the Ranger Frank Hamar. Enjoy!

We talked, you listened. Now listen again as Kevin and Kyle recap the highs, lows, and funniest moments of the first collection of How to be a Texan episodes. Thank you for listening!

Van Cliburn was one of the best classical pianists ever as well as the beloved Tall Texan whom the Russians loved during the Cold War. Kevin and Kyle highlight this humble Fort Worth hero for his wonderful gift, his humility, and his encouragement for generations to come to love the gift of music. Enjoy!

Cigarette smoking has been a huge part of American and Texan culture for decades. Kevin and Kyle talk about this somewhat taboo topic to explore how prevalent smoking still is today and how the wave of e-cigarettes is so popular. They talk about the marketing trends over time in Texas having gone from the Marlboro man to the grotesque ads in Australia nowadays. Still plenty to laugh about but with...

Texas is a huge state with decades of wear and tear on its aging roads, bridges, levees, and other systems that support our daily lives. Kyle and Kevin talk about how Texas grades out against other states on maintaining important parts of the state.

Texans are fiercely proud to be Texans but also Americans. Kevin and Kyle say a big thanks and honor our Texas veterans. They also honor those lost in wars and discuss the benefits of what the government provides to our veterans. Happy Veteran’s Day!

Winter is coming in Texas! And holy crap, it gets cold here. Kevin and Kyle talk about winters in Texas across regions and what to do when it gets cold in the Lone Star State. Everyone enjoys talking about weather, so get your ear muffs ready for some hot listening!

Texas Moms and Grandmothers seem to have an antidote, anecdote or home remedy for just about every situation, such as Granny Holder's remedy for burying a potato after rubbing it on a wart, or Joey’s grandmother's remedy of rubbing snuff spit on a yellow jacket sting. These and a lot more remedies, antidotes and non-sensical anecdotes should help you with your own ailments in the future. Have a fe...

The world’s most popular poker game came from Texas! Where else? In this episode, Kevin and Kyle go over the origin of this game and why its so popular. Because Texas Hold’em has multiple betting rounds, card players can be more thoughtful and strategic with the game. Enjoy!

“Your puppy sure is cute!” or ‘Man’s best friend needs a new sweater!” or “How about we take Fifi to the urban dog park?” These are quotes early cowboys never said about their dogs. Dog roles have evolved in Texas from trusted herders and protectors to excuses for not having a mortgage, spouse, or baby. Spending on dogs has grown exponentially and dogs are huge parts of Texan life. Kevin and Kyle...

High school football is still king in Texas. The tradition, rivalries, community gathering, and the mums are all big parts of a big Texas tradition.  In this episode, we discuss how ingrained the importance of high school football is in us as Texans. We also talk about how select sports, specialization, and the changing demographics are causing a decline in participation over time.

Droughts are awful no matter where you live. Over the years, many droughts have come and gone. Kevin and Kyle talk about the importance of rainfall, how over time we’ve gotten better at water retention, and how Dallas is the biggest over-user of water in the state. Enjoy!

This episode is creepy! There are tons of haunted places around the state of Texas. From sanitariums with roaming ghosts to phantom trains going by in the middle of the night to getting pinched by a ghost in Mineral Wells, there are plenty of haunted places to see in Texas. Come get scairt with us!