About this season
Texas is BIG! Exploring it ain’t no small vacation - it’s a lifetime endeavor. But that’s exactly why we’re here. From the well-known landmarks to the completely obscure dives and hideaways, we explore every corner of the Lone Star State. We hope we'll inspire you to head out on your own Texas-sized adventures.
Episodes (13)
1. Lajitas-Big Bend Ranch State Park
Aired 2 October 2021 • 30 min
In one of the roughest parts of Texas lies one of our nicest resorts and best golf courses. It’s also home to an overlooked part of Big Bend that has some of our best adventures.
2. West Austin, TX
Aired 9 October 2021 • 30 min
Chet explores the west side of the capitol city where the hill country begins. Chet goes e-foiling on Lake Austin, art-gazing at Laguna Gloria, bouldering on Bull Creek and enjoys Hawaiian Tex-Mex and classic BBQ cuisine.
3. Lake Jackson, TX
Aired 16 October 2021 • 30 min
Chet heads to the coastal prairie to SCUBA dive with old amusement park rides and visit a fish hatchery turning out millions of Texas Red fish every year. Chet eats a Wagyu meatball sub from an old gas station and enjoy tiki drinks and ramen.
4. Corsicana, TX
Aired 23 October 2021 • 30 min
Chet heads to the land of fruitcake and gets a cheerleading lesson with the Navarro College team. He fishes Lake Richland Chambers and eats at a 100-year old diner.
5. Haunted Texas Road Trip
Aired 30 October 2021 • 30 min
Chet and crew recount the scariest stops they’ve made on the road and make a new trip to East Texas to investigate the mysterious Saratoga Lights.
6. Kilgore, TX
Aired 5 February 2022 • 30 min
Chet heads to the birthplace of America's first drill team. He explores the "World's Richest Acre," goes mountain biking in the woods, eats Hungarian food, and dines at the most storied rib joint in Texas.
7. Paint Rock, TX
Aired 12 February 2022 • 30 min
Chet visits some prehistoric petroglyphs, eats (and drinks) at a school house turned brewery and restaurant, goes kayaking, and finishes off the day with a platter of country steak.
8. National Parks Road Trip
Aired 19 February 2022 • 30 min
Chet looks back on Big Bend and the LBJ Ranch. He recounts history and prehistory at the Waco Mammoth Site, and then takes a trip to the Big Thicket, the first National Preserve in America.
9. Gruene, TX
Aired 7 May 2022 • 30 min
Chet visits this little town on the Guadalupe River that’s home to Gruene Hall, the “oldest dance hall in Texas,” and so much more. He eats a historic chicken-fried steak at the Gristmill, explores the town, and goes fly fishing on the river. Turns out “Gruene” is the true color of Texas.
10. Liberty Hill, TX
Aired 14 May 2022 • 30 min
This small town might be close to Austin, but it still maintains it’s own independent spirit of LIBERTY! We explore the historic downtown with old burgers and new beer. We need an off beat artist making sculptures from toys. We hike the Balcones Canyonlands. And we finish at a local favorite – Dahlia Cafe.
11. Castroville, TX
Aired 21 May 2022 • 30 min
Chet visits one of the few French towns in Texas. He eats a raw beef delicacy, explores the 1840s Landmark Inn, and hikes the banks of the Medina River.
12. Fort Worth, TX
Aired 28 May 2022 • 30 min
Chet eats in the hottest BBQ destination in Texas. He encounters giraffes at the zoo and the reason this town is the "panther city." He explores the trendy Magnolia District and goes vegan at a local diner.
13. North Dallas, TX
Aired 4 June 2022 • 30 min
From the campus of SMU, Chet visits the Bush Library, and eats with locals at a legendary burger joint. He bikes along White Rock Lake and encounters the local legends. He finishes the day at truck yard serving Philly cheesesteaks.