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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Texas City Disaster
April 14, 2014 05:00 - 27 minutes - 29.1 MBEarly on the morning of April 16, 1947, the booming port of Texas City, Texas, became the site of the deadliest industrial accident in American history.
Political Myths and Legends of Texas
April 07, 2014 05:00 - 29 minutes - 32.6 MBTexas is a big state with a rich history, so naturally it attracts some big and rich myths and legends, especially political ones. This week we look at the facts and history behind some of the myths and legends in the Lone Star State.
Texas Rangers Baseball
March 31, 2014 05:00 - 29 minutes - 37.5 MBFor many years there has been debate in the state about which Major League baseball team is the “true” baseball team of Texas. At either end of the I-45 corridor sit two great franchises with amazing histories, the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers. This week we take a look at highs and lows of the heroes of the diamond in Arlington, TX, the Texas Rangers.
Most Hallowed Ground: Goliad
March 24, 2014 05:00 - 29 minutes - 33.1 MBThe Presidio Nuestra Señora de Loreto de la Bahía,more commonly known as Goliad, has a long history as some of the most fought over ground in Texas. For over a century, the Presidio, or fortress, at Goliad had been one of the most important military installations in Texas, and was the center of several bloody battles. The most famous of these was on March 27, 1836, Palm Sunday, when the Texan garrison of Goliad, under Col. James Fannin, was marched out of the presidio and executed by their M...
Texas Rangers Part Two
March 17, 2014 05:00 - 29 minutes - 33 MBThe men who filled the ranks of the early Texas Rangers were of a unique breed, and many went on to serve the Republic and State of Texas in greater roles.
Texas Rangers Part One
March 10, 2014 05:00 - 29 minutes - 33.3 MBWhile today the Texas Rangers are a branch of the Department of Public Safety, their roots stretch back to the loosely-organized militia that ranged the frontier in Texas during the late 1800s. A unique breed of self-sufficient soldiers, the Rangers went toe-to-toe with Indians, Mexican troops, and outlaws to become legendary.
John Wayne's The Alamo
March 03, 2014 06:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBFifteen years in the making, The Alamo was a dream project for legendary Western star John Wayne. Through trials and tribulations, Wayne assembled a cast and crew in South Texas and created a sprawling epic that for many years was the defining vision of most famous battle in Texas history. Today we discuss the fabulous story of this classic film and its own impact on the story of Texas.
Whataburger
February 24, 2014 06:00 - 28 minutes - 32 MBIn 1950, Harmon Dobson founded a hamburger stand that would become a Texas institution. Join us as we discuss the history of Whataburger, on Come and Take It!
Loving County
February 17, 2014 06:00 - 20 minutes - 23 MBA few miles past the middle of nowhere, deep in the desert of west Texas is Loving County, the least populous county in the United States. Yet this tiny place has a rich and fascinating history, and a unique character that is as big as Texas! Travel with us to Mentone, Tx, as we explore the story of Loving County, America's emptiest county, the ultimate in Small Town Texas!
Britt Johnson
February 10, 2014 06:00 - 14 minutes - 15.2 MBAfrican-American frontiersman Britton Johnson became a legend on the Texas Frontier for bravery and perseverance in setting out alone into Comancheria to search for his captured wife and children. Through two years of trial and heartache, he not only succeeded in liberating his family but several other captives as well. This week we learn about the life and death of a true Texas Original, Britton Johnson!
Camels of Camp Verde
February 03, 2014 06:00 - 18 minutes - 20.6 MBStarting in 1855, the U.S. Army experimented with camels as pack animals in the arid plains and hills of West Texas. While the evaluations seemed to go well, eventually the whole idea was abandoned and the U.S. Camel Corps became a footnote in the history of the Lone Star State.
Creed Taylor
January 27, 2014 06:00 - 26 minutes - 29.1 MBPresent at the first and last battles of Texas, Creed Taylor was a soldier, ranger, father, and possibly even an outlaw. Join us this week as we discuss one of the most interesting lives in Texas history.
Reconstruction in Texas Part 2
January 20, 2014 06:00 - 34 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week we finish our examination of the Reconstruction Era by looking at the Lee-Peacock Feud in the Corners Region north of Dallas, one of the bloodiest conflicts during the era. We also see the rise and fall of the Radical Republicans, and the legacy of the Reconstruction.
Reconstruction in Texas Part 1
January 13, 2014 06:00 - 22 minutes - 25 MBThe summer of 1865 found Texas in a state of chaos as the Civil War came to an end. It was the start of a decade that brought more conflict and violence than even the previous four years of war had, with the political and social future of the state in the balance. This week we present the first episode in a two part series as we look at the first years of Reconstruction in Texas.
Texas BBQ
January 06, 2014 06:00 - 39 minutes - 35.2 MBOther places claim to have the best barbeque, but only Texas has the rich variety of different styles and techniques to be the Barbeque King of the World!
Indianola
December 30, 2013 06:00 - 16 minutes - 14 MB"Of the many ghost towns in Texas, none died as tragic a death as Indianola." Join us today as we examine the amazing history of Indianola, the Queen City of Texas. In only 45 years, this town on Texas coast went from a tiny drop off point for the German settlements to become the second largest port in the state before its tragic descruction from two terrible hurricanes. Today it is only a wind swept historical site and fishing pier, but Texas will never forget the city that became know as ...
Panna Maria
December 23, 2013 06:00 - 20 minutes - 17.9 MBIn 1854 the first Polish colony was founded in America, right here in Texas! We discuss the journey, hardships, and history of these amazing Texans.
The Civil War in Texas
December 16, 2013 06:00 - 22 minutes - 19.5 MBFrom 1861 to 1865, the flag of the Confederacy flew over Texas as its sixth flag. While war raged in the other Southern states, it rarely touched Texas directly. The impact of this terrible conflict would continue to be felt in the Lone Star State into modern times.
The Great Comanche Raid of 1840
December 09, 2013 06:00 - 25 minutes - 22.3 MBFor most of Texas' early history, the Comanche people were the most powerful Indian tribe in the state and the Southern Plains, and the great fear of Texan settlers was that they would join together and strike deep into the heart of the state. In 1840, conflict with the Republic of Texas would see the Comanche and their allies do just that, as they launched the largest raid against European settlement in US history, a raid all the way from the Panhandle to the Gulf. Today on Come and Take I...
Johnson Space Center and Space City, U.S.A.
December 02, 2013 06:00 - 24 minutes - 21.7 MBThe story of Texas has always been about self-reliance and living on the edge of the frontier. There is no better example of this than the crucial role that Texas---and the Houston area in particular---have played in the United States’ manned space flight program.
The Fracas at Daileyville
November 25, 2013 06:00 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBIn 1880's South Texas, a feud boiled over into one of the worst gunfights you've never heard of, The Fracas at Daileyville.
JFK—Beyond Dealey Plaza
November 18, 2013 06:00 - 16 minutes - 14 MBThis week marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, TX. For an entire generation, where you were on November 22, 1963 is one of the defining points of their lives. Its continuing legacy is felt both psychologically and physically through the very geography of the city.
Deep Ellum and the Dallas Live Music Scene
November 11, 2013 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.1 MBFrom its early days as the birthplace of Texas Blues to its rebrith as a home for alternative music, Deep Ellum has always been a significant cultural touchstone for Texas. Join us as we explore the fascinating history of the "deep end of Elm" and its dramatic contemporary resurgence.
Six Flags - The Entertainment Capitol of Texas
November 04, 2013 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18 MBThe Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is the world’s largest theme park corporation, with dozens of parks and attractions all over the world. To most people, the phrase “six flags” means nothing more than a corporate branding. But for generations of Texans, there truly is only one “Six Flags” theme park, and it’s located at 360 and I-30 in Arlington, Texas. Join us as we take a look back at Six Flags Over Texas – The Entertainment Capitol of Texas
Ghost Stories of Texas
October 28, 2013 05:00 - 26 minutes - 23.1 MBA special Halloween episode, exploring some of the best known ghost stories tied directly to Texas History.
Texas Boomtowns
October 21, 2013 05:00 - 16 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this show, we take a look at the phenomenon of the boomtown, including the most famous examples, the Texas Oil Boomtown. We look at Wink, Tx, a tiny spot in the middle of the West Texas desert which transformed overnight from a horse pasture into a bustling and wild city of 20000. We also look at the current Fracking boom going on today and talk about what oil boomtowns and the oil industry in Texas means to us.
The Last Great Pirate of the Caribbean - Jean LaFitte
October 14, 2013 05:00 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MBOn this show, we look at the life and legend of Jean Lafitte, the last great pirate of the Caribbean. We examine the mysteries and contradictions of his life and death, the legacy he left, and what he means to Texas and Texans.
Tough Guys, Wildmen, and Heroes: The Legends of Texas Wrasslin'
October 07, 2013 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.4 MBThe wild and woolly history of professional wrestling in Texas, from Wild Bull Curry and the Funks to the Von Erichs and Stone Cold Steve Austin. We examine the facinating legacy of the wrestlers and promotions of the Lone Star State.
The Battle of Gonzales - The First Battle of the Texas Revolution
September 30, 2013 05:00 - 19 minutes - 16.9 MBOn October 2, in the village of Gonzales near San Antonio, Texian colonists resisted the attempt by the Mexican officials to sieze a small cannon, challenging the Mexican soldiers to "Come and Take It". Fighting broke out, becoming the last straw in the relationship between Texas and the Mexican government of Santa Anna. This tiny skirmish would set Texas on the road to independence. The flag they fought under would inspire this revolution as well as this podcast.
Flagship of the Texas Navy
September 23, 2013 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.4 MBSecond in her class but first to launch, the _U.S.S. Texas (BB-35)_ is a veteran of both world wars and the pride of the Texas Navy. The only ship of her class still afloat, she's made history and seen history, and still has plenty to share in her role as a museum ship. Join us as we discuss her incredible journey and what she means to us and the people of Texas.
L'expérience française au Texas
September 09, 2013 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.16 MBWe explore the French experience in Texas and why France is one of the "Six Flags Over Texas". What did the French attempts at exploring and colonizing Texas bring to developing the culture and history of Texas?