Tantalizing Texas: Sprawlmageddon

Did you know FIFA stands for "Fun in Fabulous Arlington?"  Join the Townsmen as they discuss what international visitors should expect when they encounter the extremes of the metroplex.  Also, with 50 episodes under our belt, we share our favorite things we've learned about Texas from our years of research! Detours include a porpoise pudding recipe from the 1700s. *All research was...

The Sprawlmageddon Boys have vigorously churned the udders of Texas music to find the greatest albums from the Lone Star State! In this episode, we discuss Willie Nelson's 1973 masterwork "Shotgun Willie," the pivotal Outlaw Country LP that introduced Willie's iconic new look and sound. So sit around in your underwear, bite on a bullet, and enjoy the shedding of Nashville'...

Abilene, Texas is the storybook capitol of America. It’s also responsible for such mind bending phenomenon as the Abilene Paradox and the Lone Biker of the Apocalypse! Join the townsmen as they discuss these important matters and others, including but not limited to: Jessica Simpson, where west Texas truly begins, and sling-shotting corn dogs at a hypothetical giraffe in a non-existent Odessa zoo....

Join the Sprawlmageddon Boyz as they review and discuss three more Texas Movies! From the mind numbing romantic comedy "The Wrong Paris," to the Predator prequel "Prey," there's something for everybody!  We also help Jack recover from the traumatic ending of "Dr. T and the Women." Detours include incredible facts about Comanche warriors, cinema hounds, and how al...

What secrets does the magical enclave of Pantego, Texas hold? Too many to count! Surrounded by Arlington, this small, inconspicuous town marches to the beat of its own drum. Join the Townsmen as we explore the amazing food, unique history, and heavy metal lore found in Pantego. Detours include our love of the dump, orca news, and more!  Connect with us on instagram @tantalizingtexas

In this special holiday episode, Tolle, John-Waddy, and Chris explore their favorite Texas Christmas album, Willie Nelson's 1979 classic 'Pretty Paper.' Discussion topics include why Willie Nelson is essentially Santa, favorite all-time Christmas album recommendations, and the debut of an original Christmas song.  This album also receives the formal honor of being recognized as numb...

Tyler, Texas is a magical place in the pines of East Texas! Hang with your Townsmen as they discuss interesting facts and notable nuances within the Rose Capital of the World. Since the artist hails from Tyler, we’ll also discuss the #25 Top Texas album of all time, Paul Cauthen’s Room 41. A true Texas Masterwork! 29:53 - Review of The Top 25 Texas Album: #25 - Paul Cauthen, Room 41.  Connect with...

San Marcos, Texas is a college river town with a fascinating history! It’s home to the ancient Clovis people, George Strait, and Glurpo the terrifying underwater clown! Listen in as the Sprawlmageddon Boyz discuss the mermaids of Aquarina Springs, Ralph the swimming pig, and other strange characters. Sit back, relax, and take a slurp from Glurpo’s air hose as we soak up San Marcos! This episode is...

Your Townsmen have scoured the music archives to discover the greatest 25 Texas albums ever created! In this Masterworks episode, we explore and discuss the number 10 album on our all-time list, the abrasive classic from 1987, “Locust Abortion Technician,” by the Butthole Surfers. Yum yum! Connect with us on instagram @tantalizingtexas

The Sprawlmageddon Boyz have explored every musical corner of the Lone Star State to unearth the greatest 25 albums ever created! In this episode, we explore and discuss the number 18 album on our all-time list, “Golden Hour,” by Kacey Musgraves. It’s an electro-country-disco masterpiece! Connect with us on instagram @tantalizingtexas

From the mythically odd behavior of Bigfoot Wallace, to the unique films of Mike Judge and Wes Anderson, Texas creatives have a history of cooking up the absurd!  Join the Sprawlmageddon Boyz as they discuss some of their favorite oddball films and art made by Texans- all while Jack's digestive system struggles to digest a purple corndog!  Detours include True Grit, the city of Granger, Texas...

Texas is full of surprises! The Townsmen take a look at Margaritaville in Conroe and the oddities of resort life before examining several small towns and the history of their whacked out football mascots. Detours include a truly bizarre creation myth, doo-wop noises, and Jack forcing Steely Dan knowledge on everyone. Hooray! Connect with us on instagram @tantalizingtexas

McKinney, Texas is known for the iconic film Benji,  a viral weatherman moment, a fake Croatian village, and so much more! Join the Sprawlmaggedon Boyz as they discuss the legend of DFW weatherman Pete Delkus, the numerous champions of obscure sports hailing from McKinney, and how Higgins the dog was robbed of an Oscar!  Detours include Futuro houses, favorite animal actors a strange bird in John...

The Sprawlmageddon Boyz are back in Fort Worth for a deeper look at Hell's Half Acre, Top O' Hill Terrace, and the criminal underworld of Jacksboro Highway in the 1940s. We'll also explore a historic Prince concert at a Burleson country and western bar, the new state park that began with a bar fight, and some of our favorite spots in the West-O-plex.  Detours include robots taking o...

It’s movie time! Join the Townsmen as they discuss three spectacular Texas films, all featuring guys with strange haircuts. We’ll explore the Coen Brothers interpretation of a Cormac McCarthy’s masterpiece; the iconic 1989 TV series Lonesome Dove; and The Iron Claw- a tragic tale of the Von Erich wrestling dynasty. As the Sprawlmageddon Boyz digest these heavy Texas films, they laugh, they cry, an...

Lubbock is the land of sunshine and cotton- an unlikely place for the emergence of Buddy Holly and early rock and roll.  Join the Townsmen as they discuss an eerie UFO sighting in the area, the impact of Lubbockites on popular music, and some must-see things to do when visiting Hub City.  Detours include Luka trade conspiracy theories, neglected lemurs, and a surprise visit from a 9 year old.  Lub...

Is Oak Cliff a neighborhood, a city, or a state of mind? Depends who you ask! Join the townsmen as they explore this vibrant, creative community and all it has to offer. We discuss the influence of the greatest rebounder in NBA history, a prominent early blues musician, and an assassin, all of whom called Oak Cliff home. We’ll also dig into the numerous, fascinating animal escapes from the Dallas...

Texas gets extremely cold!?  Who knew?! Join your humble Townsmen as they discuss the coldest, snowiest and most spectacular winter sites the Lone Star State has to offer.  They'll also explore Cisco, where the infamous Santa Clause robbery took place, and share their favorite travel destinations from 2024.  Detours include orca headwear, frozen camping in an abandoned zoo, and why Tolle is n...

Hang with the Sprawlmageddon Boyz as they discuss Garland- home of the 1990s UFO Cult of Taiwanese Cowboys, a pro golfer who got struck by lightning, and the highest rated pizza in all of Texas!  Detours include Tolle's own wild encounter with lightning and a glorious Robocop statue without a home.  We also recognize a  a movie theater with one employee and one movie as an Establishment of Ex...

The German roots of fabulous New Braunfels are present throughout the city, as are wonderful opportunities to relax and cut loose! Join the Townsmen as they discuss the best historic dance halls, pro-tips for floating the river, and the most scenic drive in the lone star state. Detours include recent Dallas Cowboys chaos and an Interview with beloved New Braunfels mascot Eugene the Unicorn. Make s...

Endangered sea turtles, rare birds and Jeep owners alike all flock to these southern shores, while rockets take flight overhead! Hang with the Townsmen  as they discuss interesting stuff that has washed ashore, cool creatures, space funerals, and a power ranking of Texas beaches. Detours include the disastrous Texas City explosion from the 1940s, the Portuguese man-o-war’s ulterior motives, and wh...

In this special mini-episode, Jack aka John Waddy hijacks the show for an interview with Justin Carter, whose debut poetry collection Brazos explores coming-of-age in a small town on the Texas Gulf Coast. Justin talks about how Brazos came together, what life is like as a Texas transplant living in the Midwest, and of course, the outlook for the coming season of TCU Horned Frogs women’s basketball...

It’s football time in Texas! Join the Townsmen as they explore how this beautiful, violent sport became a unifying force in the lone star state. We’ll discuss our favorite strange high school mascots, defunct football teams that made their mark, and how the chaos of the 1993 Oilers season may out-crazy even the Dallas Cowboys! Detours include the most excessive high school stadiums, famously sweat...

Marfa, Texas is not only a beautiful desert mountain town, but also an international art Mecca! Join the Townsmen as we discuss the multiple award-winning movies filmed there, favorite sites, and the enigmatic Marfa lights! We’ll also delve into the minimalist art masterpieces of Donald Judd, the iconic Prada storefront, and the history that made little Marfa a major art, food and music destinatio...

What do heroes of the Alamo have in common with The Sex Pistols?  They both had their last stand in San Antonio!  We discuss the violent incident that made Jim Bowie the stuff of legend; how Phil Collins and Ozzie Osborne contributed to the legacy of The Alamo; and the amazing history and culture that brought Unesco World Heritage site recognition to Texas!  Detours include ghosts, Orca attacks, a...