15 Best TexasMonthly Podcasts

1. Texas Monthly True Crime: The Problem With Erik

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Erik Maund had it all. A wife and kids, a mansion by the Austin Country Club golf course, and an executive position with his family's car dealership. But in March 2020, a message from a stranger put everything at risk. Someone knew Erik had an affair with an escort, and wanted money to keep quiet. Erik didn't pay the money, though. He didn't go to the cops, either. Instead, he paid Charlie Sheen's former bodyguard and a couple of special ops-trained security contractors to confront the blackmailer. Things didn't go according to plan...MORE Host Katy Vine
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 6.9KFacebook 556.5KTwitter 227.4KInstagram 459.9K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. America's Girls

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The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad burst onto the field back in 1972—the same year Title IX passed, the same year Deep Throat came out, and a year before Roe v. Wade. Sarah Hepola digs into the untold stories behind the global pop culture phenomenon, from the stripper who allegedly inspired the squad's creation, to a scandalous Playboy cover shoot that was actually a battle over fair wages, to the ongoing debate about sexuality and women's bodies in a post-#MeToo world...MORE Host Sarah Hepola
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 621Facebook 556.9KTwitter 227.4KInstagram 459.9K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Tom Brown's Body

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In 2016, a popular high school senior mysteriously disappeared on the night before Thanksgiving. His remains were found two years later. What happened to Tom Brown in the small town of Canadian, Texas that night? It seems everyone in town's become a suspect, including Tom's family, friends, the local sheriff, and a high-flying private investigator. Acclaimed writer Skip Hollandsworth digs into the mystery that's torn this town apart in this eight-part true crime podcast series...MORE Producer/Network Texas Monthly
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.7K Get Email Contact

4. Good Newscast (Sponsored by Frost)

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Good Newscast is a feel-good podcast, part of the Texas Optimism Project. In each episode, hosts Owen Egerton, Chelsea Francis, and Andrew Roush explore new ideas and thought-starters around optimism in daily life. Good Newscast is sponsored by Frost Bank.MORE Hosts Owen Egerton, Chelsea Francis, Andrew Roush
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 556.9KTwitter 227.4KInstagram 459.9K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Talk Like a Texan

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Talk Like a Texan Host John Nova Lomax delves into the quirks and idiosyncrasies of the Texas lexicon.
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Producer/Network Texas Monthly
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 119Facebook 556.9KTwitter 227.4KInstagram 459.9K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. State of Mind

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There's something different about Texas. But how do you define it without resorting to cliches about cowboys and oilmen? At Texas Monthly, we think the answer is through stories — stories like the ones we've been telling for almost 50 years. On State of Mind, you'll hear those stories from our talented writers and from a wide array of other Texans. Join us each week for a new story about life in the Lone Star State, from the Texas Monthly team behind 'Boomtown,' 'One by Willie,' and 'Tom Brown's Body.'MORE Producer/Network Texas Monthly
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 79Facebook 556.9KTwitter 227.4KInstagram 459.9K Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

7. Fire & Smoke

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A Texas Monthly podcast highlighting the best barbecue in the world, hosted by barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn.
Host Daniel Vaughn
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 55Facebook 556.9KTwitter 227.4KInstagram 459.9K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

8. White Hats

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From Texas Monthly comes a story of the Wild West, the first American superheroes, the legendary riders in white hats, Los Diablos Tejanos—the Texas Rangers. 'White Hats' tells the true history of these larger-than-life rangers, who have become one of the defining symbols of the state. Join host Jack Herrera as we explore the fantastical tales of Ranger legends like Jack Coffee Hays, who rode into battle with the Lipan Apache chief Flacco, and Frank Hamer, who hunted down the outlaws Bonnie and Clyde. For many Texans, the white hats became synonymous with justice and protection...MORE Host Jack Herrera
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 201Facebook 556.9KTwitter 227.4KInstagram 459.9K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. The National Podcast of Texas

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Hosted by Andy Langer, the National Podcast of Texas features weekly interviews with prominent Texas thinkers, leaders, and newsmakers.
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 141Twitter 227.4KInstagram 459.9K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Meet Me at the Wagon

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To celebrate Perini Ranch Steakhouse's 40th anniversary, owners Lisa and Tom Perini invited friends, historians, ranchers and chefs to share their reflections on what makes this steakhouse so iconic. This collection of stories shows off history, hospitality, and hominy (green chile hominy that is) that have made Perini Ranch Steakhouse a Texas institution. Learn how a little steakhouse off the beaten path became synonymous with 'Real Texas Food!' The tale of a cowboy cook and the best little steakhouse in Texas will capture the hearts and taste buds of fans around the globe...MORE Producer/Network Texas Monthly
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 106Facebook 38.6KTwitter 227.4KInstagram 22.3K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Naturally Curious

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Uncover incredible mysteries, experiences, and wonder at The Houston Museum of Natural Science.
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 556.9KTwitter 227.4KInstagram 459.9K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. Reporter

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Reporter is a Texas Monthly podcast examining the latest in Texas news and politics.
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 556.9KTwitter 227.4KInstagram 459.9K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. Stephenville

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From the moment Susan Woods was found dead at home in the summer of 1987, everyone in Stephenville, Texas—including the police—was certain she'd been killed by her estranged husband. That left the real culprit free to prey on others.Best-selling author Bryan Burrough returns to his small-town Texas roots to explore a murder case that went cold for nearly two decades. Only now, after discovering a voice from beyond the grave, can the whole story finally be told—a story about the secrets that got buried, and how some folks in this town helped keep them that way...MORE Producer/Network Texas Monthly
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 49 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Creating Community

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Amegy Bank recognizes that a bank is only as strong as the community it serves. All across Texas, communities are created by outstanding individuals--each of these individuals has a story to tell. Join Amegy Bank and Texas Monthly Studio in 'Creating Community,' a podcast about Texas innovators, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and the stories behind businesses they built.MORE Producer/Network Texas Monthly
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Viva Tejano

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Latin music is ascending in the U.S., and, in some surprising ways, much of the story behind the trend begins in Texas. On Viva Tejano , host J.B. Sauceda talks with legendary tejano artists and well-known tejano music fans about how the music has shaped their lives. It's a nostalgic journey and a close look at the influences behind many of today's biggest acts in música Mexicana. Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can listen to episodes one week early, and get access to exclusive bonus material. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to learn more...MORE Producer/Network Texas Monthly
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact