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
Riddell Me This (ft. Sen. Royce West and Steve Riddell)
September 06, 2019 23:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 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.
Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Pod Bless Texas
August 30, 2019 23:36 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBKendall and "Les" host a slew of characters this week in the PBT studio with 3rd Mic Sarah Slamen. First, the team interviews Katy Drake Bettner, the Executive Producer of the new film Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins to discuss her new film that is debuting this weekend. Next, former Congressman John Delaney of Maryland phones into the studio during lunch to talk about his race for the Democratic U.S. Presidential Nomination sans debate stage. Lastly, the team wraps up the show...
Cremate Koch in the Amazon (ft. Cristina Tzinzún Ramirez)
August 24, 2019 13:40 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB“The Gay Socialite” Lorenzo Buttram Hubbard joins Kendall and Lillian in the studio to chat cigarettes, the latest happenings of Bonghazi, and the upcoming presidential debates. The hosts act like animals in front of the most recent U.S. Senate candidate to jump into the Democratic Primary, Cristina Tzinzún Ramirez, who lays down the progressive law on our upcoming elections.
Cremate Koch in the Amazon (ft. Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez)
August 24, 2019 13:40 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB“The Gay Socialite” Lorenzo Buttram Hubbard joins Kendall and Lillian in the studio to chat cigarettes, the latest happenings of Bonghazi, and the upcoming presidential debates. The hosts act like animals in front of the most recent U.S. Senate candidate to jump into the Democratic Primary, Cristina Tzinzún Ramirez, who lays down the progressive law on our upcoming elections.
Mis*DUMB*eanor(ft. R.G. Ratcliffe)
August 16, 2019 18:55 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBLegendary Texas Political reporter R.G. Ratcliffe joins Kendall, Lillian, and 3rd mic Trey Arnold to share stories of Texas politics throughout his career and dish his take on #Bonnghazi. There’s also Jay-Z and an Octopus.
Enough is Enough (ft. Scott Braddock and Sarah Mitchell)
August 07, 2019 18:30 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIn the wake of the shootings in El Paso, Lillian and Kendall interview 3rd mic Sarah Mitchell of Moms Demand Action for Gunsense in America before hitting the headlines. The Quorum Report’s award winning reporter Scott Braddock who has found himself caught in the very center of Speaker Bonnen’s Bribery Scandal (Bonngazi) joins the team to dissect the bombshell revelations and how they could impact the #TXLege.
Bonngazi Bribery Scandal #ReleaseTheTXTapes (Ft. Gov. John Hickenlooper & Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos)
August 03, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBThis week, Kendall and Lillian dissect the Bonnen Bribery Scandal with campaign finance aficionado Chris Tackett. The team then sits down with Colorado Governor and U.S. Presidential Candidate John Hickenlooper to discuss his post-debate glow, and State Representative Ana-Maria Ramos to chat up her first legislative session and to dish on the Austin controversies. #ReleaseTheTXTapes
Heeeeyyyyyyy Ocarina (ft. Senator Nathan Johnson)
July 27, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBLillian and Kendall are back in the studio for season two taking on all the headlines of the week and spiraling out of control on a brand new segment with third mic Karrol Rimal. Sen. Nathan Johnson swings by the studio to lay down some knowledge about his first session in the Texas Senate.
Pod Bless the Border (ft. Sen. Jose Rodriguez and Jody Casey)
July 22, 2019 20:18 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBKendall and Lillian went on a fact finding mission to the Texas/Mexico border where they sat down with the chairman of the State Senate Democratic Caucus Sen. Jose Rodriguez and former Beto O’Rourke for U.S. Senate campaign manager, Jody Casey.
Season One: That's a Wrap
June 28, 2019 14:37 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBLillian, Kendall, and 3rd mic Mihaela Plesa wrap up season one with a bang! The team Hits the Headlines and Evan Smith, the Co-founder and CEO of the Texas Tribune, swings by the studio to reflect on the legislative session. A special live performance by 53 Philco, the creators of the Pod Bless Texas Theme Song, where they reveal the back story and words behind their creation.
Trump 20Never
June 21, 2019 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLillian and Kendall put together a JAM PACKED show this week, with 3rd mic Laura Barry. PBT “Chief Immigration Policy Correspondent” George Rodriguez gives an immigration update following our commander in tweet’s racist presidential campaign kick-off, and State Representative Michelle Beckley joins the crew to dish about her first session.
Pod Bless The Rabble
June 14, 2019 13:47 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBThe Pod Bless Texas team hosts The Rabble team at our studio in Dallas where we merge our shows to recap the week and get to know our teams better! Who allegedly assaulted a judge? Who’s very particular about their chicken sandwiches? What are the teams obsessed with? Tune in.
Not my Monkeys, Not my Circus
June 07, 2019 13:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBWhile Lillian Salerno finds promise in amateurs fixing her pipes, Kendall Scudder and 3rd mic Karrol Rimal enlist pet monkeys to help tackle the news of the week— from Gov. Abbott’s terrible appointments to the 2020 presidential polling showing VP Joe Biden leading Texas, the end of the TXLege session hasn’t slowed down the Texas news cycle one bit. Houston State Rep. Jon Rosenthal lays down some knowledge and shows the PBT universe his spoon collection.
Sine Die or Die (ft. PBT Freshman of the Year Rep. Julie Johnson)
May 31, 2019 13:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBThe legislative session is finally over and we’re just meh about it. Lillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder chat about Sine Die, the new Beto documentary, and (of course) Robert Mueller. State Representative and Pod Bless Texas Freshman of the Year Julie Johnson joins us in the studio to debrief on her first legislative session!
The End is Near (Ft. Kelly Hart)
May 24, 2019 13:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBThe end of this legislative session can't come soon enough. Lillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder are joined by former Texas Senate Candidate Gwenn Burud as they dissect the buffoonery of the week: healthcare bans, LGBTQ discriminations, and Texas mental healthcare. Kelly Hart of Planned Parenthood Greater Texas joins the gang to try and make sense of it all-- but can you ever make sense of insanity?
Terminate the Unviable #TXLege Session: 10 More Days. (ft. Manny Garcia)
May 17, 2019 13:00 - 58 minutes - 50.9 MB10 more days until the end of the 86th Legislative session, and Lillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder can't wait. Kendall recuperates from celebrating a bit early and Lillian tries to hold it all together with 3rd mic Rachel Perry. Manny Garcia, the Executive Director of the Texas Democratic Party provides his take on the challenges this legislative session and the 2020 election season.
The Worst Politicians that Money Can Buy (Ft. Chris Tackett)
May 10, 2019 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBLillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder are joined by third mic Karrol Rimal to discuss this week’s happenings in the news. Texas Campaign Finance watchdog Chris Tackett joins the team to talk about the folks who bought and paid for our “leaders” in Austin.
More Like William Disbarred, amiright?
May 06, 2019 18:45 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBUnited States Senator and 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Kirsten Gillibrand joins Kendall Scudder and Lillian Salerno this week to chat about AG Barr, clean elections, and her run for the presidency.
Border of Insanity
April 26, 2019 15:58 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThis week on Pod Bless Texas: Before they sit down with Filmmaker and rancher Ben Masters to discuss his upcoming film The River and The Wall, Lillian Salerno starts her big-time celebrity feud with Beyonce, Kendall Scudder eats ice cream from a coffee mug, and 3rd mic Brian Clayton Black holds the show together so that we can discuss MJ Hegar, legalized hemp in Texas, and this week's shake-up in the presidential race.
Note to 12 Dem Dudes: Winter is Coming
April 19, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBWhat do you do when Dems are behaving badly? Act accordingly. Kendall Scudder and Lillian Salerno forego a third mic this week to take on the 12 male Democratic house members who sided against women’s reproductive rights, Dan Patrick’s “life on the plantation,” and Kendall’s existential life crisis... again. Terri Burke, the Executive Director of the ACLU of Texas, tolerates Kendall and Lillian to discuss her work protecting families on the Texas border.
Power to the Peoples
April 11, 2019 23:27 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBKendall and Lillian discuss the latest headlines in the Texas Legislature before sitting down the Tarrant County Democratic Chairwoman and candidate for Mayor of Fort Worth, Deborah Peoples to discuss the her campaign for Mayor. Pod Bless Texas Contributor and grassroots aficionado Kristy Noble takes over the rotating third mic.
Lady Liberty: Pass the Zoloft
April 08, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBKendall Scudder and Lillian Salerno record with 3rd mic Laura C Barry and discuss Democrats behaving badly, the TX House Education Bill, gun rights, and Lillian's love of chauffeurs. The team is joined by the immigration attorney and former congressional candidate George Rodriguez.
The Whimsy of Bananas, Choice, the Post Office
April 01, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBKendall Scudder and Lillian Salerno record with 3rd mic Karrol Rimal and discuss Beto's campaign rollout, the new house budget, and the magical world of the United Postal Service. Also, Karrol reminds the team why we can't have nice things. The team is joined by the Executive Director of the Texas Equal Access Fund, Kamyon Conner.
Is that a Piney Wood in Your Pocket or are you Happy to See Me?
March 27, 2019 01:14 - 54 minutes - 99.2 MBKendall Scudder and Lillian Salerno venture into the Piney Woods with 3rd mic Laura Barry at a recording on campus at Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. The team is joined by unapologetic progressive city council candidate Jordan Johnson.
Felicity Huffman makes you an offer you can't refuse.
March 18, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBKendall Scudder and Lillian Salerno celebrate St. Patty's Day with 3rd mic Brian Clayton Black and Kathleen Thompson, the board chairwoman for Progress Texas. The team chats about the presidential announcement of Beto O'Rourke, the 14 voters purged from Texas voting rolls, the new Godfather, and plan an intervention on Brian's Instagram.
Who ya gonna call? Trustbusters! (AKA Elizabeth Warren)
March 11, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBLillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder recording from Austin City Limits' Moody Theatre at South by Southwest where they sit down with the Senior Senator from Massachusetts and Democratic candidate for President of the United States, Elizabeth Warren! Former Texas Agriculture Commissioner Jim Hightower and Richardson City Council Candidate Mauri Long join the Pod Bless team on the 3rd mics.
Chairman Hinojosa, Can You Hear Me?
March 04, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBLillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder sit down in the loudest room you've ever been a part of at an event hosted by the Rockwall County Democratic Party to interview the chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, Gilberto Hinojosa (seriously, lots of background noise, so be ready for that). Former Rockwall County Commissioner Candidate Ericka Ledferd joins the Pod Bless team on the 3rd mic. Yes, the title is an obscure Yentl reference.
Corporations are Garbage People
February 25, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MBKendall and Lillian discuss the latest headlines before sitting down with the founder of American Promise--North Texas, Ann Drum to discuss over-turning Citizens United and getting money out of politics. The Pod Bless Texas team is joined by Funky East Dallas Democrats (FEDDs) organizer Kristy Noble on the rotating third mic.
Viva la Revolucion
February 18, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBKendall and Lillian discuss the latest headlines before sitting down with two-term Texas Agriculture commissioner, best-selling author, and political spark-plug Jim Hightower. The Pod Bless Texas team is re-joined by Will Cummings on the rotating third mic.
Beam me up, Brandy
February 11, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBKendall and Lillian discuss the latest headlines before sitting down with 2018 Democratic Nominee for State House District 112, Brandy K Chambers for chit-chat about her election, Captain Kirk, and her 2020 plans. The Pod Bless Texas team is joined by crowd favorite and digital native Brian Clayton Black on the rotating third mic.
Swipe Right for Betty Richie
February 04, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBKendall and Lillian discuss the latest headlines before sitting down with the DNC's Rural Council Chairwoman, Betty Richie (with a special Obsessed from her husband, former Texas Democratic Party Chairman Boyd Richie). The Pod Bless Texas team is joined by 2018 Texas congressional candidate Jana Lynne Sanchez on the rotating third mic.
An Absolute Shipp Show: Sorry Peggy
January 28, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBKendall and Lillian discuss the latest headlines before sitting down with investigative reporter and former congressional candidate Brett Shipp to discuss the Dr. Death podcast, Beto O'Rourke, and the role of the media in modern politics. Pod Bless Texas Contributor Laura Barry takes over the rotating third mic to take Lillian and Kendall down a peg-- and to ogle her secret crush Brett Shipp.
Texas Icons and Time Travelers
January 21, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBKendall and Lillian discuss the latest headlines before sitting down with Former State Representative and current Texas icon, Harryette Ehrhardt. Pod Bless Texas Contributor Brian Black takes over the rotating third mic and shares his startling discovery that Donald Trump may be a time traveler.
Opening Day
January 14, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBKendall and Lillian are in Austin, Texas for the opening of the 86th legislative session of the Texas Legislature. Joined by Pod Bless Texas Contributor, Laura Barry, our beloved hosts find themselves in the midst of a celebratory party with too much vodka and not enough microphones.
Episode 0: State Representative-Elect, Julie Johnson
January 07, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBHosts Kendall Scudder and Lillian Salerno learn how to record a podcast and then sit down to interview State Representative-Elect, Julie Johnson. Recorded live from Public School 972, the duo team up with Pod Bless Texas Contributor Will Cummings to discover what happens at the Texas Legislature once someone actually wins an election.
Introducing Pod Bless Texas
January 01, 2019 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBThrough 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.