WTX - A History of West Texas Podcast
1) #10 - The Comanche
Most stories of the Comanche are written from the white man’s point of view—heartless, brutal savages. But there’s more to them than that. In this episode, we reconstruct what the daily life of a Coma...Show More
2) #9 - The Liar and the Spaniard
In the spring of 1541, a Spanish army led by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado rode east out of New Mexico in search of golden cities. What they found instead was West Texas. This episode traces one of th...Show More
3) #8 - Before There Were Boots on the Caprock
Welcome to Season 2 of WTX: A History of West Texas! In this episode, we’re starting at the very beginning. Not the beginning of cowboy stories or Comanche raids — the beginning. Before the first huma...Show More
4) Family Holiday Special: The Legend of Pecos Bill
Just in time for your holiday road trips, this is a special episode that the whole family can enjoy! Kick off your boots and settle in for the legend of Pecos Bill, the Texas folk hero who was raised ...Show More
5) #7 - Tascosa: Ghosts and Outlaws, pt. 2
Last time, we experienced the wild rise of Tascosa, the frontier town that became the hub of lawlessness in the Texas Panhandle. Now, in part two, we see Tascosa at its peak, and the random violence t...Show More
6) Halloween Special - Ghost Riders in the Sky: The Legend of Stampede Mesa
Ghost Riders in the Sky is one of the most popular Country songs of all time. But did you know it was inspired by events right here in West Texas? Join us as we take a spooky look at the Legend of Sta...Show More
7) #6 - Tascosa: Ghosts and Outlaws, pt. 1
Join us as we uncover the wild rise of Tascosa, the frontier town that became the hub of lawlessness in the Texas Panhandle. In this first of two episodes, we focus on the town's early days, from viol...Show More
8) #5 - Grapes on the Caprock: The Texas Wine Revolution
In this episode we explore how Texas, once considered an unlikely place for wine production, has risen to become a significant player on the global wine stage. Through the stories of pioneers, scienti...Show More
9) #4 - The Lost Gold of West Texas
Join us as we delve into the mysterious legend of Sublett's Lost Gold. Hidden deep within the rugged Guadalupe Mountains, this elusive treasure has captivated the imaginations of treasure hunters and ...Show More
10) #3 - Pinkie Roden: The Bootlegger King, pt. 2
In this episode, part 2 of a series, host Jody Slaughter delves into the life of Pinkie Roden, who built a West Texas bootlegging empire in Prohibition that lasted all the way into modern times.From m...Show More