Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

In my second interview at Sherwood Forest Faire, I speak with one of the founders and owners, George Appling. George's charmed life and career started in El Campo, TX. He then graduated from A&M and then pursued post-graduate work at Harvard. Soon after, he found himself traveling the world spending month in Russia, Europe, Austalia and more. Amazingly, no matter where he was or what he was doing,...

In the episode, I visit the merriest folks I know at the Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade and Paige, TX. There, I speak to Entertainment Director, Zane Bake. We discuss he upbringing with two amazing parents, who were also amazing artists. We discuss his time and UT and when the Texas Renaissance Festival bit him and how that led him to be part of the team that started Sherwood Forest Faire. You wi...

The King visits with Kerry Kelly, a co-owner of Crystal Mountain Oils and Incense #118. They discuss her journey from Sharpstown on the outskirts of Houston, TX to living a life as an Artist on the Renaissance Circuit. Now residing in "Toon-Town' just outside the gates of the Texas Renaissance Festival, with her husband Larry Murley, Kelly cares for her horses, creates arts and does Taxes, special...

On Episode # 65 - The King of the Texas Remnaissance Festival speaks to Glenda Fliehman. Glenda was born and raised a cowgirl in Texas, but somehow found her way to the Texas Renaissance Festival as was satrting out. She quickly found her place working with King George Coulam , TRf's Founder and 1st King. During her nearly 50 years at TRF, if there was a job needing doing, Glenda did it. So, it is...

In  Episode #64 of "Hear ye, hear ye, A TX-Style Renaissance Podcast", I sit down with Bill Palmer, the Man behind Merlin the Magician. Merlin the Magician performed and worked at Texas Renaissance Festival for over 25 years. But that is not even half the story; Bill Palmer is a lifetime resident of Houston TX, and he graduated from Rice University, -and is a well-known magician in Houston and thr...

We invite you to enjoy episode #63 of Hera ye, hear ye; A TX-Style Renaissance Podcast! IN this episode we visit the Once and Future General Manager, Jeff Baldwin. WE recorded this episode in the fall before the release of Ren Faire, the movie. When we spoke with Jeff he was once again the Entertainment director, after serving his second time as General Manager. He talks about the pain of losing t...

The King visits With Lord Randolph. Randolph shares his life changing story of how Jane, a coin carver, chainmail, and George Coulam  transformed an a broken veteran battling PTSD and alcoholism into the Lord of Chainmaille Fashions and a Renaissance legend.

The Texas Renaissance Festival King speaks with Rondini Alexander Porter. The Great Rondini has performed at TRF for nearly 15 years. An Escape Artist, magician and showman, Rondini pushes the limits, challenging himself and his audience to escape the mundane and embrace life's extremes with dignity and love.

Goodly Folks, , In episode 60, I speak the New Wineskin Leather Magicians. These artisans have been involved with Renaissance Festivals from around the country for over 50 years. Curtis Burrell started a business that has lasted 4 generations and though each generation has their own style and stride, they follow in daddy's footsteps. Huzzah! -The King Follow the link below to download Episode 60 a...

In this episode the King continues learning about one the Texas Renaissance Festival's premier shops - Great Hall Designs. In our last episode, number 58, we spoke with Jon Coiner who has spent over 50 years creating, teaching, sharing his vast variety of talents, knowledge and his enduring friendship. In this episode we talk with his business partner, Alli Goff. Alli shares her story about growin...

Episode 57 focus is Rio Blue, this multi-talented performer gained his chops by traveling the United States learning from a variety of artists, performers, musicians, actors, craftsmen, and his beloved guru. His love of art, music, poetry, and life has been his bridge from a quiet town in the desert of Chile to traveling the United performers States and performing at renaissance festivals for over...

Meet Josh Weston the Dragon Lord behind The Dragon Forge Experience, new to the Texas Renaissance Festival.  

Meet Josh Weston the Dragon Lord behind The Dragon Forge Experience, new to the Texas Renaissance Festival.  

Antonio Albarran shares his life as a musician playing across the United States at Renaissance Festivals, fairs, and more. He is always at where he is, so enjoy an hour conversation as we discuss music, performance, kids and life. Huzzah!

The King speaks with the Texas Renaissance Festival's new Director of Marketing, Todd Wold . The King explores in depth how a drummer from San Francisco ended up at the reins of the largest Renaissance Festival in the country and how all that connects to skiing?

The King speaks Wit our new Assistant Marketing Director Cathryn Yarbrough and and the new horticulturalist, Cheyenne Griffin. They share their plans to bring new vision to TRF and help bring it into its 50th year. The King Huzzah!

The King speaks with Judge and Christine about being a food vendor at TRF. Mr Edwards brought Coach's Catering came to TRF nearly 5 decades ago, today his son, Judge, continues growing his families' legacy into the 21st century.  

The King speaks with Rhonni and Perry vendors at TRF. Phil and Rhonni worked across the country designing, building booths for other folks until they started their own business and designed and built own their booths and businesses. Throughout it all, their dedication and diligence has consistently brought notice for the excellent job they do, in what ever aspect they do it. Find out why on episod...

Today the King speaks with the owner of HAAK Winery, the official wine sponsor of the Texas Renaissance Festival. Kyle shares his history and how he got into wine making. He also shares secrets and techniques in wine production. You will also discover how to enjoy a wine tasting at Odin's Table located near TRF's lake and Arena.

The King speaks with the Manager of the Fields of New Market, Travis Higginbotham and his Assistant Manager Rachael Weber. They share all the information you will need to make reservations and camp at, the Fields of New Market, the Texas Renaissance Festival's official campground. They go over a variety of camping options offered, as well as all the amenities available to our guests. Did you know...

The King is joined by Box Office Manager, Tegan Dunnican, who informs us all about everything - Tickets! You will find out the in and outs of acquiring your tickets to the Texas Renaissance Festival. She also shares tips on how you can save money on your tickets. There are some special ticket offers for our Teachers, Military and First Responders, as well. You will not want to miss this - Huzzah!...

The King meets with Matt and Andree Basse to discuss how they became part of the Texas Renaissance Festival. How one visit set Matt on the path to managing and eventually owning two major food areas at TRF. She shares how he and Andree met, married and made two families one. They attribute their success to there family, friends, and one big beast of a man, Joe Aronson, who was Matt's friend, mento...

On this episode, TRF's Queen Quintessence joins the King on, Hear ye, hear ye; A TX-style Renaissance Podcast, to share her story about becoming the Queen of the Texas Renaissance Festival for over two decades. She talks about her beginnings in New Mexico and hw she ended up working around the globe. Mother, athlete, geologist software specialist, grandmother and more. Our beautiful Queen is alway...

The King speaks with Thomas Nuendel who has been playing on the Renaissance circuit for nearly three decades. A self proclaimed hired "gun", of the musician sort, Thomas has played throughout the country from Broadway to Texas, his skills are always in demand. Thomas shares his personal story growing up in a musical family singing Christian and folk songs. Thomas's story will delight and inspire,...