Pod Bless Texas
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsThrough their podcast Pod Bless Texas, former candidates Lillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder offer a humorous, informative barstool conversation about the good, the bad and the always oh-so-strange politics of their beloved Texas. Believe it or not, sometimes the most important issue doesn’t involve what bathroom you use.
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Episodes
"We're young, and there is a nation to save..." (ft. Kim Olson)
August 02, 2020 14:55 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBKendall and Lillian are joined by Retired Air Force Colonel, Kim Olson, after her gut-wrenching defeat in the July 14th run-off election.
The Quest To Be Relevant (ft. Zack Malitz)
July 25, 2020 15:02 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBKendall and Lillian discuss the latest on coronavirus and the Republican Party’s newest chairman… a congressman from Florida… They are joined by the former statewide Field Director from the Beto for Texas campaign, Zack Malitz.
We've Got A Republic To Save! (featuring Rachel Bitecofer)
July 19, 2020 16:20 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBYour favorite, lovable losers are back from a short break after the July 14th Special Election in Texas and discuss the results, as well as the latest on Governor Greg Abbott’s coronavirus failures. Election Whisperer Rachel Bitecofer joins us from “Twitter Jail” to discuss the election results.
A Sorry State of Affairs (featuring Dr. Pritesh Gandhi)
June 13, 2020 13:38 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBThis action-packed episode features THREE guests, including third-mic Lorenzo Buttram Hubbard, commonly known as ‘The Gay Socialite.’ Joined by Delia Parker-Mims, who is running for County Commissioner in Denton County, and Dr. Pritesh Gandhi, who is running for Congress in TX-10, our lovable losers try to make sense of the world we have suddenly found ourselves in.
Throwing Gasoline Into The Fire (featuring Alec Johnson)
May 31, 2020 15:35 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBKendall and Lillian sit down with the Alec Johnson, who is running for Texas House District 11, and also planning to arrest Governor Greg Abbott.
"Positively Toward Negative" (featuring Mimi Marziani)
May 23, 2020 16:33 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBKendall and Lillian sit down with the President of the Texas Civil Rights Project, Mimi Marziani, to discuss her latest Washington Post article.
Netflix and Chill
May 14, 2020 16:45 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBKendall and Lillian talk about their Netflix experience before hitting the headlines and discussing Kendall’s “complaint” he filed about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Allegedly A Democrat (featuring Sara Stapleton-Barerra)
May 08, 2020 16:40 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBKendall and Lillian sit down with Sara Stapleton-Barerra, who is running against State Senator and “Democrat” Eddie Lucio Jr. from Senate District 27
An Injured Little Bird (ft. Joanna Cattanach)
May 01, 2020 17:22 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBKendall and Lillian sit down with Joanna Cattanach, who is running to be the next State Representative for House District 108.
Forgive Us Mother Earth (featuring Julie Oliver)
April 23, 2020 16:57 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBKendall and Lillian are back together to discuss the latest Texas headlines, and are joined by congressional candidate for Texas' 25th District, Julie Oliver!
Read the Bug Book! (featuring Dr. Eliz Markowitz)
April 18, 2020 16:58 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBLillian and Kendall finally learn to social distance from one another as our lovable losers embark on their first Skype-recorded episode together. Catching up with our hosts, we learn Lillian is studying to be an entomologist after discovering a great book about bugs, while Kendall is still searching for more booze. We are joined by Dr. Eliz Markowitz, who is running for HD 28 in Fort Bend County, and who is going up against State Rep. Julie Johnson for the title of being our most frequent...
Humans... am I right? (with Special Guest Grey Cat )
April 06, 2020 17:23 - 33 minutes - 31 MBLive from Casa de Kendall, our lovable losers continue to try and bring you the latest Texas headlines amidst the global pandemic that has changed all of our lives. Kendall and Lillian are joined at the end by a very furry special guest, Grey Cat!
F*CK DAN PATRICK
March 26, 2020 15:37 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBDesperately seeking attention, Lillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder risk their lives to bring you this episode. Sitting less than 6-feet apart, our lovable losers defy CDC guidelines to tell you all about how you can sacrifice your grandparents to help save our economy.
CORONAPOCALYPSE: Quarantine Day 1
March 18, 2020 01:21 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBKendall and Lillian find themselves in the midst of a global pandemic, uprooting the lives of billions of people around the planet, but at least they have their booze.
Lillian Salerno, Notary Public (ft. Joe Walsh)
March 09, 2020 22:41 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBKendall and Lillian are joined by 3rd mic Laura Berry to discuss the the impact of the coronavirus on Texas as it continues to spread across the country. The trio are joined by Republican Former Congressman Joe Walsh, who challenged Donald Trump in the Republican primary, before dropping out and calling the Republican Party a cult for the president.
The Results Are In! Super Tuesday Recap (Special Episode)
March 04, 2020 23:03 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MBBloomberg is out, Royce West is in, Robert Morrow and Voter Suppression, all kinds of crazy stuff happened in Texas! Kendall and Lillian react to the rapidly changing 2020 presidential race and discuss the numerous run off elections happening in May
Super Tuesday Reaction
March 04, 2020 06:02 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBKendall and Lillian react to election results from the March 3 primary.
Happy Super Tuesday Eve! (featuring Mihaela Plesa and Senator Kirk Watson)
March 03, 2020 02:48 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBKendall and Lillian discuss the upcoming Texas primary with 3rd mic Mihaela Plesa. Texas State Senator Kirk Watson joins our lovable losers to discuss his surprise retirement announcement.
Election Series - Chrysta Castañeda (Texas Railroad Commission Candidate)
March 02, 2020 02:11 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWith election day approaching in Texas, we are re-airing our interviews with Presidential and Senate Candidates to refresh your memory on how they plan to win your vote. Here is our interview with Texas Railroad Commission Candidate, Chrysta Castañeda, from October 2019.
Election Series - Amanda Edwards (US Senate Candidate)
March 01, 2020 18:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBWith election day approaching in Texas, we are re-airing our interviews with Presidential and Senate Candidates to refresh your memory on how they plan to win your vote. Here is our interview with US Senate Candidate, Amanda Edwards, from August 2019.
Election Series: Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez (US Senate Candidate)
March 01, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWith election day approaching in Texas, we are re-airing our interviews with Presidential and Senate Candidates to refresh your memory on how they plan to win your vote. Here is our interview with US Senate Candidate, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, from August 2019.
Election Series: Senator Royce West (US Senate Candidate)
February 29, 2020 17:56 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWith election day approaching in Texas, we are re-airing our interviews with Presidential and Senate Candidates to refresh your memory on how they plan to win your vote. Here is our interview with US Senate Candidate, State Senator Royce West, from September 2019.
Election Series: Victor Harris (US Senate Candidate)
February 28, 2020 23:14 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBAs part of our ongoing election series, producer Kolby Matthews sits down with Colonel Victor Harris, who is running for US Senate to unseat John Cornyn.
Election Series: MJ Hegar (US Senate Candidate)
February 28, 2020 17:30 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBWith election day approaching in Texas, we are re-airing our interviews with Presidential and Senate Candidates to refresh your memory on how they plan to win your vote. Here is our interview with US Senate Candidate, MJ Hegar, from October 2019.
Election Series: Elizabeth Warren
February 27, 2020 18:07 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBWith election day approaching in Texas, we are re-airing our interviews with Presidential and Senate Candidates to refresh your memory on how they plan to win your vote. Here is our interview with Presidential Candidate Elizabeth Warren from March 2019, live from SXSW in Austin, Texas.
South Carolina Debate: LOUD NOISES!
February 26, 2020 03:51 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBKendall and Lillian react to the very loud South Carolina Democratic Presidential Debate where everyone talked over each other.
Tom Steyer! (Special Episode)
February 25, 2020 17:59 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBAhead of the crucial South Carolina Presidential Debate, Presidential Candidate and Climate Change Activist, Tom Steyer, joins Kendall and Lillian to discuss why Texas voters should consider him for their choice to beat Donald Trump.
Show Me The Money! (ft. Chris Tackett and Carolyn Salter
February 25, 2020 02:16 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBKendall and Lillian are joined by 3rd mic, Chris Tackett, to discuss the upcoming March 3 primary and the presidential candidates who are descending upon Texas. Congressional candidate and former mayor of Palestine, Texas, Dr. Carolyn Salter, is our special guest this episode.
Knocked Off His High Horse - The Nevada Democratic Debate
February 20, 2020 05:17 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBKendall and Lillian react to the insanely contentious Nevada Democratic Debate.
ALL HAIL THE MATRIARCHY! (ft. Carol Donovan, Betty Richie, and Joann Jenkins)
February 20, 2020 01:44 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBKendall and Lillian discuss the latest Texas poll from UT and The Texas Tribune ahead of the March 3rd Primary. Carol Donovan from the Dallas County Democratic Party stops by to talk voter protection, followed by Betty Richie and Joann Jenkins being democrats in rural Texas and women leaders before it was acceptable.
An Extinction-Level Meteor Strike
February 11, 2020 03:47 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBKendall and Lillian discuss the crazy events of the previous week as they are joined by 3rd mic and Texas Criminal Court Candidate, Allison Grinter Allen. Former Congressman and current US Senate Candidate Chris Bell stops by the studio as the special guest.
A Cheeseburger, a porn video, and somebody else's credit card
February 01, 2020 18:17 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBKendall and Lillian discover what goes on inside President Donald Trump’s head when Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author of TrumpNation, Tim O’Brien, stops by the studio to discuss the Mike Bloomberg campaign.
A Lesson in Identity Politics
January 28, 2020 02:43 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBKendall and Lillian catch up on the last month’s news alongside fan-favorite 3rd mic, Karrol Rimal. Lillian discovers Karrol’s true identity before diving into the ongoing Senate Impeachment Trial of President Donald J. Trump. Special guest and Pod Bless alum State Representative Julie Johnson joins us to talk about the launch of her new pac and her upcoming re-election campaign.
Two Peas in a Pod-ski (Special Edition ft. Eliz Markowitz)
January 20, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 26.5 MBOur lovable losers find themselves deep in the heart of Texas, amongst the crying of republican souls in Katy, where the race for House District 28 has become a national race! After hanging out with Joe Biden, Mike Bloomberg, and Beto O’Rourke, candidate and soon-to-be Representative Eliz Markowitz joined Kendall and Lillian for some coffee and gelato to discuss her upcoming special election.
Merry Impeach-mas (ft. Brandy Chambers & Audrey Spanko)
December 21, 2019 15:19 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBLillian and Kendall put a bow on season 2 of PBT with Brandy Chambers, the Democratic Nominee for HD112. Texas Senate Candidate Audrey Spanko joins the team to chat about life in Mineola and her race to unseat an extremist.
Run Like a Mother (ft. Jennifer Skidonenko, Carrie Marshall, Lana Hansen)
December 11, 2019 21:47 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWith filing closed, Kendall and Lillian sit down with Jennifer Skidonenko (the Democratic nominee for HD106) to dissect the filings and overview the state news of the week. Carrie Marshall and Lana Hansen of Flip the Texas House join the team to talk about the hunt for a Democratic Speaker of the House and representation of women in state government.
Run Like a Mother (ft. Jennifer Skidonenko, Cari Marshall, Lana Hansen)
December 11, 2019 21:47 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWith filing closed, Kendall and Lillian sit down with Jennifer Skidonenko (the Democratic nominee for HD106) to dissect the filings and overview the state news of the week. Cari Marshall and Lana Hansen of Flip the Texas House join the team to talk about the hunt for a Democratic Speaker of the House and representation of women in state government.
Cranberry Sauce and some Light Manslaughter (ft. Lulu Seikaly)
December 03, 2019 15:07 - 1 hour - 69 MBFresh off of Thanksgiving weekend, Kendall and Lillian are joined by Mihaela Plesa to dissect the GOP’s dirty trick memo, the US Census, and the Texas Young Democrats lawsuit to restore voting access. Congressional candidate Lulu Seikaly joins the team to talk about her entry into being a candidate and really sad dog commercials.
I WANT NOTHING (ft. Jessica Cisneros)
November 26, 2019 17:04 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn a raucous pre-Thanksgiving show, Karrol Rimal joins Kendall and Lillian to dissect the impeachment proceedings and this week’s Democratic debate. Congressional candidate Jessica Cisneros joins the team to discuss her primary challenge to an entrenched incumbent congressman.
Keep Your Friends Close, and Your Cocaine Envelopes Closer (ft. Patrick Moran)
November 20, 2019 19:47 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThe Gay Socialite is back in the studio with Kendall and Lillian to talk Poncho, impeachment, and the presidential race. Patrick Moran from the Texas Cannabis Industry Association weighs in on the fight in Texas and holding legislators accountable.
Voters Give GOP the Finger (ft. Rep. Joe Moody)
November 13, 2019 15:23 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBLil and Kendall are joined by Kathleen Thompson, the chair of the board for Progress Texas, to tackle the 2019 election results and runoffs and mourn the loss of Beto O’Rourke. Rep. Joe Moody joins the team to talk about Criminal Justice reform and the fight to save the life of Rodney Reed.
The Monopoly Man (ft. Phillip Kingston)
November 02, 2019 13:50 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBAn hour before Beto dropped out of the presidential race, the team was joined by jet setting former Dallas City Councilman Phillip Kingston to dissect the week’s headlines. “Goliath” author Matt Stoller joined the team to drop some knowledge on monopolies and breaking up big tech.
Dennis the Menace (Ft. Michelle Beckley)
October 25, 2019 03:16 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBShe’s been dominating the headlines as the Democrat mentioned 7 times in the recently released Bonnen Bribery tapes, and now State Rep. Michelle Beckley joins Lillian and Kendall in the studio with 3rd mic Brett Shipp to talk about the recent shakeup in Austin and what that means for her district.
Midnight Train to Austin (Choo, choo), (ft. Judge Dominique Collins and Chrysta Castañeda)
October 19, 2019 02:18 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBKendall and Lillian finally find themselves in front of a criminal district court judge who isn’t sentencing them when Judge Dominique Collins joins the team as a 3rd mic to talk about her work improving veterans courts in Dallas County. Then, Chrysta Castañeda, who launched her campaign for Texas Railroad Commissioner this week, joins the team to talk about the road ahead on the top of the ballot in 2020.
Pod Bless Texas: The Bonngazi Tapes
October 17, 2019 18:47 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBIt’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for: Lillian Salerno, Kendall Scudder, and Karrol Rimal performing a (very) dramatic reading of the Michael Quinn Sullivan audio recording from June 12th in the office of Speaker Dennis Bonnen!
The tapes are coming! The tapes are coming! (ft. Heather Fazio)
October 12, 2019 03:22 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBWith the Bonnghazi tapes on their way next week, foreign agents infiltrating our government as far as the eye can see, and Innauguration theft, Kendall and LIllian invite Chris Tackett to dissect the news of the week. Then, Heather Fazio of Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy joins the team to talk about the week's news of Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov Dan Patrick supressing marijuana production in the state.
Reunited... and it feels so good (ft. MJ Hegar)
October 04, 2019 10:24 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBAfter two long weeks apart, Kendall and Lillian are back together in the studio this week talking 2020, famed Floridian Pete Sessions, and the latest addition to the Texodus. U.S. Senate Candidate MJ Hegar stops by the studio to chat about her race, her most recent tattoo, and her week's Obsession.
All Corn kernels are Not Equal (ft Sarah Dietch and Reverend Edwin Robinson)
September 28, 2019 02:20 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBLillian enjoys some peace and quiet during Kendall's absence along with co-host. Karrol Rimal while interviewing two impressive guests alongside 3rd mic and fan favorite Laura Barry . First, the team interviews Sarah Dietch, a political expert on the Iowa Caucus currently with the Kennedy School at Harvard (Lil's good friend). Sarah an Iowan outlines the insanity of so many candidates foraging through the 99 counties in Iowa trying to collect votes and corn kernels. Next, Reverend Edwin Ro...
HD 28. Nothing else matters
September 21, 2019 13:07 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBWith Lillian Salerno MIA, Kendall enlists the help of PBT 3rd mics George Rodriguez and Mihaela Plesa to get this show rolling. Manny Garcia, the Executive Director of the Texas Democratic Party joins the show for a TDP update and THE Dr. Eliz Markowitz sheds light on her race to flip HD 28 in the November special election.
Chris Bell (of El Paso?) (ft. Chris Bell and Sabrina Singh)
September 14, 2019 02:29 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBThe man who scared Jonathan Stickland out of the Texas House, Steve Riddell, joins Kendall and Lillian in the studio as their third mic where they chat about news of the week and Steve’s 2nd run at taking HD 92. Sen. Royce West also calls into the show to talk about his years of service to South Dallas and the first forum of the election cycle last Thursday.