Come and Take It
331 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 144 ratingsCome and Take It is a talk show about Texas, by Texans. Three friends born and raised in Texas share their views on the state's history, culture, and just what it means to be Texan.
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Admiral Chester Nimitz
March 14, 2016 05:00 - 30 minutes - 295 MBHe was a career naval officer who had risen through the ranks of the US Navy to become the architect of victory against the Japanese in the Pacific. He was a pioneer in submarine operations and eventually commanded the largest naval force in history. But before all that, he was a small town boy from the Texas Hill Country whose grandfather instilled him with a love for the sea.
Texas Show Caves
March 07, 2016 06:00 - 31 minutes - 35.5 MBWe've spent a lot of time on this show talking about the landscape of Texas: literal, cultural, and historical. But one thing we haven't explored very much is what's under the landscape: caves. The Central Texas limestone that has supplied building materials for so many Texan landmarks is also home to several high-quality and fascinating caverns that you can go visit today.
Sea of Mud
February 29, 2016 06:00 - 36 minutes - 39.2 MBThe story of Texas Independence is almost always told from the perspective of the victorious Texans. Comparatively few academic studies have looked at the experience of the other side of the conflict. However, in some ways, the experience of the Mexican armies in Texas is as revealing to the story of Texas’ independence as that of Sam Houston’s army. Today we take a look at the story of El Mar De Lodo, the Sea of Mud.
The Two Battles at Adobe Walls Part Two
February 22, 2016 06:00 - 20 minutes - 22.8 MBIn the history of the Indian wars in Texas, two remarkable battles were fought in the dusty Panhandle trading post of Adobe Walls. Last week we talked about the first battle, the last great moment of glory a legendary frontier figure. The second was the first battle in a war that finally saw the end of the Comanche presence in Texas.
The Two Battles at Adobe Walls Part One
February 15, 2016 06:00 - 22 minutes - 24.8 MBIn the history of the Indian wars in Texas, two remarkable battles were fought in the dusty Panhandle trading post of Adobe Walls. The first was the last great moment of glory for legendary frontier figure. The second was the first battle in a war that finally saw the end of the Comanche presence in Texas. This week we have part one of the Two Battles of Adobe Walls.
Saving San Jacinto
February 08, 2016 06:00 - 12 minutes - 13.6 MBSan Jacinto is revered by all Texans as one of the most historically and emotionally significant sites in the Lone Star State. Today we bring you a true tale of the battlefield, its artifacts, and how you can stop these priceless heirlooms from being destroyed.
Michael Nesmith
February 01, 2016 06:00 - 37 minutes - 42.4 MBWhen 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.
Odds and Ends Part Two
January 25, 2016 06:00 - 32 minutes - 36.9 MBSometimes we run across a story that we can’t quite stretch into a full episode on its own. This week we're bringing you more odds and ends.
Odds and Ends Part One
January 18, 2016 06:00 - 24 minutes - 26.7 MBSometimes we run across a story that we can’t quite stretch into a full episode on its own. Today we thought we’d bring you some interesting stories we wanted to bring to you as kind of a potpourri of odds and ends
Texas Trees
January 11, 2016 06:00 - 23 minutes - 25.5 MBMost people think of plains and desert when they think about Texas, but in fact, Texas has vast forests and a wide variety of trees, many of them with some truly amazing stories. They have been witness to the fascinating history of this great state.
Bernie
January 04, 2016 06:00 - 42 minutes - 48.3 MBA small town in Texas. A friendly mortician. A rich widow. Murder. Do all these things add up to a comedy starring Jack Black? Only in the mind of Texas indy filmmaker Richard Linklater. This week we look at a Texas story so strange it has to be true.
The Wonderful Topperweins
December 28, 2015 06:00 - 16 minutes - 18.9 MBThey billed themselves as the greatest husband and wife shooting team in the world, and their feats of marksmanship were so great that Annie Oakley herself declared them the best she’d ever seen. This week we look at the story of Ad and Plinky, the Famous Topperweins.
Dr. Red Duke
December 21, 2015 06:00 - 18 minutes - 20.1 MBFrom the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, it's Dr. Red Duke.
Texas Ranching
December 14, 2015 06:00 - 25 minutes - 28.7 MBThe enduring image of Texas is that of the cowboy riding along the range, of the wealthy cattleman in his ranch, of the majestic longhorn. The cattle industry has been linked to Texas throughout its history, from the earliest Spanish settlers to the modern day cowboys. This week we look at Ranching in Texas.
Texas Longhorn Cattle
December 07, 2015 06:00 - 23 minutes - 26.6 MBThere are many symbols of Texas. The Lone Star. The Alamo. The oil derrick. All are evocative of this great state. But just as iconic is the hardy breed of cattle that's forever linked with the cowboy culture of Texas in the 1800s. This week we take a look at another legend of Texas, the Texas Longhorn.
John Wesley Hardin
November 30, 2015 06:00 - 33 minutes - 37.2 MBFamous for having once killed a man just because he snored, the man's self-promoted legend was no doubt larger than the man himself. There is no denying that he was a remorseless and deadly killer with the blood of dozens of men on his hands. He was in many ways a personification of Texas’ tumultuous and tragic years after the Civil War. This week we look at the short and deadly life of John Wesley Hardin.
Dallas Cowboys
November 23, 2015 06:00 - 36 minutes - 41.3 MBConsidered to be the most valuable sports franchise in the world, they have fans in every major US city and all over the world. In the 1970s, it was a dynasty of unparalleled success under a legendary head coach. In the 1990s, a new dynasty was formed under an unconventional owner. Their fans have seen the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Today we’re talking about the remarkable history of America’s team, the Dallas Cowboys.
Doak Walker
November 16, 2015 06:00 - 22 minutes - 24.4 MBThey say that in Texas, football is religion, and for an entire generation, the greatest Texas gridiron hero was without question Doak Walker. He had a nearly perfect career, winning just about every award possible from high school to the NFL. It was playing for Southern Methodist University that he made his greatest mark, turning the Cotton Bowl into 'the house that Doak built'.
Mean Joe Greene
November 09, 2015 06:00 - 18 minutes - 20.9 MBHe was tall, fast, and incredibly strong. He was the pride of North Texas and the bane of Oilers and Cowboys fans. He was a football legend.
Halloween 2015
October 26, 2015 05:00 - 26 minutes - 29.4 MBIt’s time to put the kiddies to bed and prepare yourself for more spooky tales of Texas.
Ovetta Culp Hobby
October 19, 2015 05:00 - 26 minutes - 29.4 MBShe was the wife of a former governor, publisher of the Houston Post, a noted philanthropist, and proudly served her country in World War 2. She was also the second woman to ever hold a cabinet position in the United States. She lived a fascinating life of service and responsibility to the people of the Lone Star State.
The State Fair of Texas
October 12, 2015 05:00 - 31 minutes - 35.1 MBIt may not be the first, but it’s certainly the biggest and most-attended state fair in the United States. Every year nearly 3 million people flock to Fair Park just east of downtown Dallas to celebrate all things great about the Lone Star State such as pickup trucks, racing pigs, college football, and fried food.
Texas Navy Part Two
October 05, 2015 05:00 - 31 minutes - 35.5 MBFrom 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.
Texas Navy Part One
September 28, 2015 05:00 - 26 minutes - 29.1 MBFrom 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
September 21, 2015 05:00 - 37 minutes - 41.9 MBDwight D. Eisenhower is one of the most iconic figures in American history. A career military man, he became the face of American leadership during World War II, which eventually led him to the White House. There he defined an entire era. But few people remember that this great man had a humble birth in a small north Texas town.
The Regulator Moderator War
September 14, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBThe legal and illegal influx of people into Texas in the early 1800s brought scofflaws, land swindlers, and other assorted ne’er-do-wells into the borderlands contested by the United States and Mexico. It was inevitable that disputes over land would arise, but perhaps no one expected them to become the bloody conflict known as the Regulator-Moderator War.
Czech Texas
September 07, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBOne of the most defining characteristics of Texas is that it has long been a place where people from all over the world come to seeking a new life in a new place. They have come as individuals and as groups, and the impact they have had on the history and culture of Texas is as strong as the impact that Texas has had on them. This week we talk about the history of the Czechs in the Lone Star State.
Ann Richards
August 31, 2015 05:00 - 32 minutes - 36.5 MBKnown as a sharp-witted straight shooter with down-home charm, Ann Richards was an acknowledged trailblazer. The first woman to truly be elected to the highest office in the State, she would go on to create changes in the education system, entertainment industry, and the state of equality in Texas that are still felt today.
Mirabeau B. Lamar
August 24, 2015 05:00 - 25 minutes - 28 MBMirabeau 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?
The Anti-Houstonites
August 17, 2015 05:00 - 35 minutes - 39.4 MBThere's no single personality that dominates Texas history like Sam Houston. His contributions cannot be underestimated. Powerful and popular figures gain enemies, and Houston had many. We’re taking a look at just a few of the men that stood in opposition to the George Washington of Texas.
Deaf Smith
August 10, 2015 05:00 - 21 minutes - 23.8 MBMany memorable characters emerged from the Texas Revolution, but few can claim to be as hard-working as Erastus 'Deaf' Smith, the legendary scout and spy who worked tirelessly from the Siege of Bexar to well after the Battle of San Jacinto in service to the Republic of Texas.
Quanah Parker
August 03, 2015 05:00 - 31 minutes - 34.9 MBThe son of a Comanche war chief and a captured white girl, Quanah Parker grew to possibly be the last great leader of his father’s people. Though he fought the encroachment of his lands for years, struggling to retain independence for his people, he proved himself remarkably adaptable once there was no other choice for his tribe.
Henry Flipper
July 26, 2015 05:00 - 24 minutes - 26.6 MBA freed slave who became the first black American to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Henry Flipper fought Apaches in West Texas and later settled in El Paso. He was an engineer, interpreter, translator, historian, inventor, newspaper editor, and high ranking government official at a time when African-Americans still faced extreme discrimination.
The Twin Sisters Cannons
July 20, 2015 05:00 - 17 minutes - 19.5 MBThe gift of the people of Cincinnati to the Texas revolutionaries, two identical cannon became famed Twin Sisters and played a critical role in the Battle of San Jacinto. How they got here and the mystery of their ultimate fate have become a Texas legend.
Ysleta Mission
July 13, 2015 05:00 - 17 minutes - 18.7 MBThe Mission Ysleta del Sur Pueblo is more than just a pretty church in Texas' westernmost city. It was the oldest European settlement in the territory and remains the longest continually-operating Catholic mission in Texas. Its long history and rich contributions to the culture are great examples of the deep roots that the Spanish and Native Americans have in the Lone Star State.
Emily West and the Yellow Rose of Texas
July 06, 2015 05:00 - 30 minutes - 33.6 MBWhile folklore has lifted The Yellow Rose of Texas to an exalted position, who is the real person behind the story and the classic song?
Davy Crockett Part Three
June 29, 2015 05:00 - 25 minutes - 28.7 MBWhile he only spent a few weeks of his life in Texas, he's remembered as one of the state's iconic legends, one of the bravest of the brave to die defending the Alamo. This week we conclude our series on the life of Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier.
Texas Rising: Part Five
June 22, 2015 05:00 - 48 minutes - 55.2 MBWe continue our discussion of the History presentation of Texas Rising. This week we talk about the fifth installment: The Rise of the Republic.
Texas Rising: Part Four
June 15, 2015 05:00 - 50 minutes - 56.8 MBWe continue our discussion of the History presentation of Texas Rising. This week we talk about the third installment, entitled Vengeance is Mine.
Texas Rising: Part Three
June 08, 2015 05:00 - 55 minutes - 62.8 MBWe continue our discussion of the History presentation of Texas Rising. This week we talk about the third installment, entitled Blood for Blood.
Texas Rising: Part Two
June 01, 2015 05:00 - 38 minutes - 43.8 MBWe continue our discussion of the History presentation of Texas Rising. This week we talk about the second installment, entitled Fate and Fury.
Texas Rising: Part One
May 28, 2015 05:00 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBToday 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?
Davy Crockett Part Two
May 24, 2015 05:00 - 27 minutes - 30.5 MBIn the 1820s, Davy Crockett transitioned from frontier scout to politician, and became one of the most famous men in America.
Davy Crockett Part One
May 18, 2015 05:00 - 20 minutes - 22.8 MBDavy Crockett is known as an iconic Texan, but he was only in the territory for seven weeks at the end of his life. We start our three-part discussion of this Texas legend by looking at his early life in the wilderness of Tennessee.
Virtual Road Trip: Weird and Wonderful Texas Attractions
May 11, 2015 05:00 - 28 minutes - 32.2 MBEvery one of the United States—including Texas—has its share of strange tourist attractions. Join us on a virtual road trip across the Lone Star State as we examine some of its more peculiar sights and experiences.
Sam Houston Part 3
May 04, 2015 05:00 - 24 minutes - 27.5 MBAfter doing as much as anyone else to achieve victory for Texans during its revolution, Sam Houston shepherded the young Republic through its turbulent decade of independence, and continued to serve his beloved Texas into the disruption of secession and the Civil War.
Sam Houston Part 2
April 27, 2015 05:00 - 29 minutes - 32.7 MBIn many ways the father of Texas, Sam Houston’s role in the Texas Revolution started even before the first shot was fired. Houston was the most important figure in the Revolution, shouldering the burden of leading the Texas Army and eventually leading it to ultimate victory. He played a critical role in shaping and guiding the fledgling nation and leading it into the Union. Part Two covers the zenith of Sam Houston's life and legend.
Sam Houston Part 1
April 20, 2015 05:00 - 21 minutes - 24.2 MBCommander of the Republic of Texas Army, first President of the Republic of Texas, Senator and governor of the State of Texas, Sam Houston is arguably the most influential man in Texas history. But he was a giant figure long before setting foot in Texas. Though it is overshadowed by his life in Texas, his early life in Tennessee would undoubtedly have made him a well known historical figure. The path he took to fame and to Texas would lead him from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows...
The Boyce-Sneed Feud
April 13, 2015 05:00 - 17 minutes - 18.6 MBAn illicit love affair, murderous bushwhacking, and a trial that ends in a riot all sound like stuff that belongs in a Hollywood western. But they’re also part of the Boyce-Sneed Feud, the last of the famous blood feuds of Old Texas. It was truly the end of an era.
Samuel Walker
April 06, 2015 05:00 - 30 minutes - 34.1 MBOne of the great captains of the Texas Rangers, Samuel Walker rode with John Coffee Hays, Bigfoot Wallace, and Creed Taylor. He fought Indians, bandits, and Mexicans. He distinguished himself as a fierce fighter who charged fearlessly into battle ahead of the men he led. Waker's greatest achievement, perhaps, was the creation of the Walker Colt, the most powerful revolver of its time.