East Texas UNFILTERED!

In this episode of East Texas UNFILTERED, host J. Chad Parker sits down with Congressman Nathaniel Moran, who represents Texas’s 1st District. The two dive deep into what it means to represent East Texas values — faith, family, and freedom — and how those ideals shape the Congressman’s decisions in Washington. Moran shares stories from his roots in Whitehouse, his parents’ small Bible college, and...

Host J. Chad Parker sits down with social influencer Trent Williams for an open, down-to-earth talk about what really happens behind the screen. Trent shares how his love for fitness and family turned into a growing online following, what it’s like to juggle fatherhood and social media, and how he learned to turn posts into a paycheck. They dig into the real business of influencing—brand deals, so...

In this episode of East Texas UNFILTERED, J. Chad Parker sits down with Tyler mayor Don Warren for a candid, surprising, and often hilarious walk through his early life, career, and time in public service. Mayor Warren opens up about growing up in a political household, embarrassing the family name as a mischievous kid, and learning about second chances long before he ever stepped into leadership....

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, P...

J. Chad Parker sits down with Tyler Dudley to walk through the real story behind Joint Custody, the East Texas band that’s been grinding their way from church-house beginnings to packed venues around the country. Tyler opens up about growing up in Whitehouse, learning guitar on YouTube, walking away from the 9-to-5 world, and slowly figuring out what it meant to chase music with intention. He shar...

J. Chad Parker sits down with his son, Jake Parker, for a rare, honest conversation that traces Jake’s journey from growing up in Tyler to competing at the highest levels of high school and college football. Jake walks through the early years—long days at the ballpark, middle school battles, and the friendships that shaped him, including the tight-knit bond with Patrick Mahomes and the group of fr...

In this episode, J. Chad Parker sits down with legendary East Texas sports voice Michael Coleman for a wide-ranging conversation that traces his life from a childhood in Lawrence, Kansas, to a broadcasting career that eventually took him from Tyler to New York City and back again. Michael reflects on growing up two blocks from the University of Kansas, sneaking into football games as a kid, meetin...

In this episode, J. Chad Parker sits down with Junior League leaders Chelsea Cooper and Libby Simmons to unpack the real story behind one of Tyler’s oldest and most influential service organizations. Chelsea and Libby walk through the history of the Junior League, how it began as a group of 13 civic-minded women in 1950, and how it grew into a powerful 75-year old force for community service, phil...

In this episode, J. Chad Parker sits down with legendary former Smith County Sheriff J.B. Smith. J.B.’s life story spans poverty in rural Arkansas, the dangers of naval service, and 36 unforgettable years as one of the most visible public figures in East Texas. J.B. takes us through his childhood marked by deep poverty, an abusive home, and the early instinct that he needed to escape. He talks abo...