14. Postcards from Ghosts - "Weeping Women and the Ghoulish Side of Galveston"
It deserves mentioning that today's episode features visits to not one but two haunted houses, a cat that's likely lived more than nine lives, and the tale of a spirit that's rumored to wander the ban...
14 Okt 202131min
Introducing: "Fascination Street"
We're pleased to introduce our listeners to Fascination Street, an interview podcast hosted by Texas based broadcaster, Steve Owens. "I'm fascinated by stories," says Owens. "Walk with me as I share t...
7 Okt 20218min
13. Postcard from Oakville - "Dobie Dichos and Legends in Live Oak County"
The village of Oakville sits hidden in plain sight along an isolated stretch of I-37 between Corpus and San Antonio. Founded in 1856 by a hearty group of Irish settlers, at its zenith this one-time s...
23 Sep 202133min
12. Postcard from Rosenberg - "The Boldness of Black Cowboys"
Mention the word “cowboy” today and you might think of Gary Cooper in High Noon, or Gene Autry singing under “starry skies.” Indeed, one can’t overstate the impact Hollywood, comic books, and showmen ...
16 Sep 202130min
11. Postcard from Galveston - "Memories of the Maceos"
While garden clubs and hotel brochures are quick to remind visitors of Galveston’s Gilded Age, few seem to acknowledge that in the more recent past this beachfront city provided a luxurious playground...
26 Aug 202135min
10. Postcard from Houston - "Wasting Time at The West Alabama Ice House"
Houston is a place that's rich in diversity and innovation. It readily embraces modernity and is less burdened by the weight of tradition one feels in other southern cities. This can be wonderfully li...
12 Aug 202126min
Bonus - Bobby Earl Smith Remembers Freda and the Firedogs
An elder statesman of Austin's music scene, Bobby Earl Smith is perhaps best known as a founding member of Freda and the Firedogs. The band that helped launch the career of legend Marcia Ball, they pa...
5 Aug 202123min
9. Postcards from Country Stores - "Crassness in Castell, Legacies in Ledbetter"
The Castell and Stuermer Stores are separated by about 160 miles and sit on opposite ends of Central Texas. Their hours can hardly be described as regular, nor do they boast expansive aisles dedicated...
22 Juli 202124min
