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• 238. CATI Watches: Lone Wolf McQuade 4

  1983 is one of the high-water marks in American cinema history. But in mid-April 1983 history was changed forever when Chuck Norris kick-punched his way into our young hearts. Crossbows, shoguns, spinning heel kicks, and warm Pearl beer. This week—with special returning guest Stephen Guerra from the Beyond the Big Screen podcast—we examine one of the great works of Texas cinema.

• 240. Bonham 4

  A Southern lawyer from South Carolina who became a hero of the Alamo. A small north Texas town with roots going back to the mid-1800s that became the birthplace of some of the most famous (and infamous) Texans. A prime example of Depression-era WPA and Civilian Conservation Corps construction. These all have one thing in common: the name Bonham.

• 256. Texas Tornados: Part Two 4

  They're one of the most terrifying weather phenomena there is, able to strike with little warning practically anywhere, and they bring destruction and mayhem in their wake. This week we talk about some of the most terrible tornados in Texas history.

• 257. Texas Tornados: Part Three 4

  They're one of the most terrifying weather phenomena there is, able to strike with little warning practically anywhere, and they bring destruction and mayhem in their wake. This week we talk about some of the most terrible tornados in Texas history.

• 156. McLaurin Massacre 4

  By the 1880s, native Americans in the Frio Canyon in the Texas hill country had been almost completely wiped out. The once prosperous Comanche, Kiowa, Tonkawa, and Lipan Apache that had called the area home for thousands of years had been forced onto reservations far from their ancestral lands or massacred, driven off the land desired by Anglo settlers. Most of the area residents were convinced that the Indian Wars were over, and the frontier was safe to inhabit without fear of attack. But one last incident would come to be recognized as the final Indian raid in Frio Canyon.

• 296. Steve Jackson 4

  He's a founder and namesake of one of the most influential gaming companies in the world. From GURPS to Car Wars to Munchkin to Illuminati. This week we have a very special conversation with the founder of Austin’s own Steve Jackson Games, Mr. Steve Jackson!

• 57. Santa Anna: Part 2 4

  Defeat at the hands of Texas rebels on the field of San Jacinto has left Mexican leader Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna disgraced and discredited, and his country mired in political and economic chaos. But he would rise from the ashes many times before his ambition finally overreached his usefulness.

• 308. Best of Come and Take It: Roy P. Benavidez 4

  Sgt. Benevides has been in the news recently, with support to rename Fort Hood in his honor. We thought this would be a good time to pull this gem from the archives and shine some light on this Texan hero. Roy Benavidez left behind the poverty of his south Texas home town of Cuero for a career in the U.S. Army Special Forces. An incredible act of heroism would make him one of the most decorated American soldiers of the Vietnam War, earning him the Medal of Honor and ensuring his place as one of Texas greatest heroes.

• 299. Best of CATI: Texas Rising: Part One 3

  Today we begin our discussion of the History event mini-series Texas Rising. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? What does this mean for awareness of Texas history?

• 77. Dazed and Confused 3

  Quentin Tarantino called it one of the best films of the 90’s. For many fans, Dazed and Confused represents Texan director Richard Linklater’s mainstream cinema debut and a launching pad for fellow Texan and Academy Award Winner Matthew McConaughey's film career. But this movie tells a wonderful personal story of youth in Texas. And cars. And Foghat. Today we go back in time to Austin, 1976 for Dazed and Confused.

• 67. Viva Max 3

  There are lots of classic movies about Texas and then there are movies about Texas to which time has not been so kind. Made in 1969, Viva Max! is one of these lesser films. It features an amazing cast of award winners and is based on the writings of one of the brightest minds of his generation. Today we are discussiong, Viva Max! a film about a Mexican general who re-takes the Alamo in a bid to prove his honor.

• 73. The King of Ragtime: Scott Joplin 3

  Scott Joplin was one of the most influential musicians and composers in American history. The son of poor black workers in East Texas, he was instrumental in popularizing ragtime music, an early precursor to jazz. Despite his popularity, the critical success and acceptance he craved within classical music circles eluded him, and he died an early death in poverty and obscurity. Nearly 50 years would pass before he became recognized outside of the musical world for his influence on America's music and culture.

• 103. Mirabeau B. Lamar 3

  Mirabeau Lamar is one of the great enigmas of Texas history. He is mostly known as the implacable opponent of Sam Houston. He was the third President of Texas, and his policies and actions were a disaster for the young republic. But he's also remembered for his forward-thinking vision of an educated Texas. Who was the real Mirabeau Lamar?

• 108. Texas Navy Part One 3

  From its earliest days as a tiny fleet during the Texas Revolution through its rag tag days in service of the new Republic, the Texas Navy had a controversial and fascinating history. It suffered through lack of funds, obsolete technology, and questionable behavior by its commanders, but was also responsible for some of the most unlikely victories in the annals of naval history.

• 126. Michael Nesmith 3

  When it comes to his art, this Texas-born musician does not particularly like to monkey around. Heir to a fortune in office supply money, Mike Nesmith became trapped by fame borne of an audition he attended on a lark. Forced to choose between outward success and his own artistic principles, he chose to listen to the band within his heart.

• 90. Texas Rising: Part One 3

  Today we begin our discussion of the History event mini-series Texas Rising. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? What does this mean for awareness of Texas history?

• 109. Texas Navy Part Two 3

  From its earliest days as a tiny fleet during the Texas Revolution through its rag tag days in service of the new Republic, the Texas Navy had a controversial and fascinating history. It suffered through lack of funds, obsolete technology, and questionable behavior by its commanders, but was also responsible for some of the most unlikely victories in the annals of naval history.

• 330. NYE 2019 3

  If you’re subscribed and caught up, Happy New Year! Today we reflect on some great Texas New Year questions as we look back on 2019 and look forward to 2020.

• 54. Forgotten Republics of Texas 3

  The Texas Revolution was only one of many rebellions that caught fire during independent Mexico’s first turbulent decades. Even before 1835—and certainly after—there were different efforts within Texas itself to create separate republics. This week, we talk about two of those: the Republic of Fredonia and the Republic of the Rio Grande. These republics were both a cause to, and a result of, the Texas Revolution in some very surprising ways.

• 190. Pantera 3

  They started out as a nondescript glam band, then became one of the top heavy metal bands of all time. Drug abuse eventually led to the end of the band, and even greater tragedy struck the members afterwards. Today, we’re talking about the original Cowboys From Hell.

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