Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule

Texas State Representative Joanne Shofner joins Made in Nacogdoches for an honest conversation about faith, politics, leadership, and serving the people of East Texas. From working with Democrats to navigating the Texas Legislature without a manual, Joanne shares stories that rarely make the headlines. If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscr...

Why do churches sing? What is worship actually supposed to accomplish? Brad Maule sits down with First Baptist Nacogdoches Worship Pastor Tom Webster to discuss the purpose of worship music, church history, and why music remains one of the most powerful ways people connect with God. If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the not...

What do Memorial Hospital, Stephen F. Austin State University, amateur radio, and wildlife tracking all have in common? Philip Blackburn. In this episode of Made in Nacogdoches, Brad Maule sits down with one of East Texas' most fascinating minds to discuss his career as an SFA physics professor, his work designing radio tracking equipment for wildlife research, his passion for amateur radio, a...

Juan Gonzalez's story is one of perseverance, gratitude, and service. Born in Mexico and arriving in East Texas at age 10 without speaking English, Juan shares how supportive teachers, family values, and community members helped shape his journey. Today he serves as a banker, community advocate, and former Rotary Club president dedicated to improving financial literacy and creating opportuniti...

Brad Maule sits down with David Sowell of the Nacogdoches Cigar Company for a conversation that starts with cigars and quickly turns into local history, tobacco farming, and the forgotten cigar factories that once existed in Nacogdoches. Along the way, Brad discovers he's been doing cigars completely wrong, and David explains why premium cigars are about far more than smoking—they're about...

Welcome to Part 2 of this Episode of Made in Nacogdoches. Casey Kennedy, a former Green Beret opens up about growing up in East Texas, surviving a chaotic childhood, joining the military, and discovering purpose through service. From wild camping stories to Army basic training, this episode is packed with unforgettable moments. If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, do...

A former Green Beret opens up about growing up in East Texas, surviving a chaotic childhood, joining the military, and discovering purpose through service. From wild camping stories to Army basic training, this episode is packed with unforgettable moments. If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never...

Retired educator Faye Curl joins Brad Maule on Made in Nacogdoches to discuss life in old Nacogdoches, growing up in East Texas, faith, family traditions, gardening, education, literacy, classroom discipline, parenting, and how society has changed over the years. Faye shares stories about teaching special education, helping struggling readers, raising children, surviving bullies, and maintaining a...

Amos and Ben from Wildworks Film Productions join Brad. What starts as a discussion about filmmaking and podcasting quickly spirals into Bitcoin, biblical giants, prepping for the apocalypse, Pokémon cards, homeschooling, growing up overseas, and building community in East Texas. Ben shares stories from living in China as a missionary kid, while Amos talks writing, filmmaking, and why learning pra...

Pattye Greer has seen East Texas change for generations. From old downtown Nacogdoches to meeting presidents and serving on the SFA Board of Regents, her stories are hilarious, heartfelt, and full of history. This episode of Made in Nacogdoches dives into politics, grief, college life, fashion, downtown memories, and what life was really like in East Texas decades ago. If you enjoyed this episode...

What does it take to build a life people respect and a business people trust? In this powerful conversation, Joe Max Green shares stories from his upbringing in a small East Texas grocery store to building a wildly successful insurance career rooted in one simple principle: treat people right, no matter what. From stocking Coke bottles as a kid to watching his father give customers money just to h...

Jeremiah’s story starts with barbecue—but it doesn’t end there. From anger and rebellion to faith and purpose, this conversation explores how God can use even the most unexpected parts of life to bring transformation. If you are interested in his book, Jesus & Barbeque: Barbeque with Purpose, get it here. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jesus-barbeque-jeremiah-moss/1147058270?ean=294018454239...

In this episode, Bill Elliott shares his journey from a small-town musician to a business leader running hundreds of locations across the country—and why he believes success means lifting others up. This is a powerful conversation about leadership, humility, and legacy in Nacogdoches, Texas, from the founder of Elliott Electric Supply Company. If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches wit...

What happens when you walk away from your dream… and life leads you somewhere even more meaningful? In this episode, Dana Dunton shares a powerful, deeply personal journey—from growing up in small-town West Texas to chasing acting dreams in Los Angeles at just 19… only to step away from it all for love, family, and a different kind of life. But the story doesn’t end there. Years later, after a lif...

What happens when a life in film, media, and storytelling collides with a powerful spiritual calling? In this episode, we sit down with Paul Potter—author, filmmaker, teacher, and ministry leader—to explore his incredible journey from Hollywood aspirations to a life of faith, teaching, and writing. If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscribe,...

From a small-town upbringing in Nacogdoches, Texas to performing on cruise ships around the world, Alyssa Fuller’s story is one of passion, sacrifice, and discovery. This is more than a story about music—it’s about identity, resilience, and chasing something bigger than yourself. If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notifi...

In this episode, George Hooker shares an unbelievable life journey—from growing up near Carthage, Texas, to launching businesses at 19, riding the internet boom, and crashing back to reality when it all fell apart. From wild film school experiences at Stephen F. Austin to building a career as a one-man production powerhouse, this story is packed with lessons on failure, resilience, creativity, and...

What was it like growing up in rural East Texas before smartphones, video games, and helicopter parenting? In this episode of Made in Nacogdoches, we sit down with Keith Fuller, head of communications for Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches, to hear incredible stories about growing up near Melrose, Texas. Keith shares what life was really like as a kid in the country—riding horses bareback, roaming d...

In this episode we sit down with Shirley Watterston, a pianist, performer, teacher, and longtime resident of Nacogdoches, Texas. Shirley shares her incredible life story, from growing up in Philadelphia and Queens, New York, to moving to East Texas in the 1960s for what was supposed to be a short stay. This is a fascinating story about music, culture, faith, and communityand how a life can take un...

In this episode of Made in Nacogdoches, a local descendant uncovers the true story behind one of the most talked-about events in East Texas historym, the 1884 shooting of Sheriff A.J. Spradley. Using original court testimony, archival research, and family records, we separate myth from fact and reconstruct the moment when friendship, alcohol, law enforcement, and a powerful family collided on the...

In this candid and thought-provoking conversation, a 21-year-old film student opens up about faith, creativity, college life, hookup culture, purpose, and the deep spiritual hunger many young people feel but can’t explain. From growing up in a small Texas town to discovering photography, music, and filmmaking, this interview dives into the real struggles and questions facing Gen Z today — and why...

In this episode of Made in Nacogdoches, Brad Maule sits down with Jeff Apt for a heartfelt, humorous, and deeply thoughtful conversation about life, faith, marriage, and finding your calling. From growing up in Cleburne, Texas, to attending Stephen F. Austin in the early 1970s during the height of the Jesus Movement, Jeff shares stories about studying forestry, discovering ancient Greek, writing f...

Temple Rodriguez joins Made in Nacogdoches for a powerful, funny, and deeply personal conversation about raising a Major League Baseball player, growing up in small-town East Texas, faith, toughness, and how parenting, and culture, have changed over time. Temple shares behind-the-scenes stories about her son Grayson’s journey to the MLB, the brutal realities of professional sports, and what it’s r...

Scott Allen calls his job “begging for money” — but what he really does is change lives. From small-town chaos to college sports chaos, this episode is packed with laughs, heart, and truth. If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a story from the oldest town in Texas. Your support helps thi...

In this heartfelt and hilarious conversation, June Clifton shares what it was really like growing up in Nacogdoches, Texas, back when kids spent entire days at the movie theater, downtown was full of five-and-dime stores, and life moved a whole lot slower. From Camp Tonkawah and Coke floats to old movie houses, soda fountains, and growing up country, this episode is a living time capsule of East T...