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Tantalizing Texas: Sprawlmageddon

Tolle, John Waddy, Chris & Friends

Join the Sprawlmageddon Boyz for a closer look at the marvelous municipalities, wonderful weirdos, and favorite creative finds across Texas! Whether savoring the sprawl of big cities or winding along backcountry roads, come hang out as we discuss bizarre histories, personal anecdotes, and legendary tales of the lone star state. We might even make up some of our own. Get cozy with the Townsmen and plan your next trip...or maybe this IS the trip!

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All Episodes

41:18

The Top 25 Texas Albums: No. 18 - Kacey Musgraves,...

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2025/10/14

The Sprawlmageddon Boyz have explored every musical corner of the Lone Star State to unearth the greatest 25 albums ever created! In this episode, we explore and discuss the number 18 album on our all-time list, “Golden Hour,” by Kacey Musgraves. It’s an electro-country-disco masterpiece! Connect with us on instagram @tantalizingtexas

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45:41

The Top 25 Texas Albums: No. 10 - Butthole Surfers,...

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2025/10/14

Your Townsmen have scoured the music archives to discover the greatest 25 Texas albums ever created! In this Masterworks episode, we explore and discuss the number 10 album on our all-time list, the abrasive classic from 1987, “Locust Abortion Technician,” by the Butthole Surfers. Yum yum! Connect with us on instagram @tantalizingtexas

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59:37

Don't Eat the Purple Corn Dogs: A Study of Outsider...

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2025/09/24

From the mythically odd behavior of Bigfoot Wallace, to the unique films of Mike Judge and Wes Anderson, Texas creatives have a history of cooking up the absurd! Join the Sprawlmageddon Boyz as they discuss some of their favorite oddball films and art made by Texans- all while Jack's digestive system struggles to digest a purple corndog! Detours include True Grit, the city of Granger, Texas, and a Houston artist who married a tree. Fill your hand! Connect with us on instagram @tan...

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84:03

Conroe & Weird Football Mascots!

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2025/08/09

Texas is full of surprises! The Townsmen take a look at Margaritaville in Conroe and the oddities of resort life before examining several small towns and the history of their whacked out football mascots. Detours include a truly bizarre creation myth, doo-wop noises, and Jack forcing Steely Dan knowledge on everyone. Hooray! Connect with us on instagram @tantalizingtexastowns

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53:52

McKinney: Everyone in McKinney is Dead?!

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2025/06/28

McKinney, Texas is known for the iconic film Benji, a viral weatherman moment, a fake Croatian village, and so much more! Join the Sprawlmaggedon Boyz as they discuss the legend of DFW weatherman Pete Delkus, the numerous champions of obscure sports hailing from McKinney, and how Higgins the dog was robbed of an Oscar! Detours include Futuro houses, favorite animal actors a strange bird in John Waddy's yard. Connect with us on instagram @tantalizingtexastowns

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55:51

Fort Worth & The West-o-plex: Expect Cat Robots!

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2025/05/04

The Sprawlmageddon Boyz are back in Fort Worth for a deeper look at Hell's Half Acre, Top O' Hill Terrace, and the criminal underworld of Jacksboro Highway in the 1940s. We'll also explore a historic Prince concert at a Burleson country and western bar, the new state park that began with a bar fight, and some of our favorite spots in the West-O-plex. Detours include robots taking over our favorite greasy spoon and visits from celebrity ghosts. Expect the unexpected! Connect with us on i...

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76:35

Texas Movies Episode - Part 2!

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2025/03/16

It’s movie time! Join the Townsmen as they discuss three spectacular Texas films, all featuring guys with strange haircuts. We’ll explore the Coen Brothers interpretation of a Cormac McCarthy’s masterpiece; the iconic 1989 TV series Lonesome Dove; and The Iron Claw- a tragic tale of the Von Erich wrestling dynasty. As the Sprawlmageddon Boyz digest these heavy Texas films, they laugh, they cry, and they might even administer the devastating Iron Claw maneuver to one another! Sit back, relax, ...

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70:27

Lubbock: Hub City!

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2025/03/02

Lubbock is the land of sunshine and cotton- an unlikely place for the emergence of Buddy Holly and early rock and roll. Join the Townsmen as they discuss an eerie UFO sighting in the area, the impact of Lubbockites on popular music, and some must-see things to do when visiting Hub City. Detours include Luka trade conspiracy theories, neglected lemurs, and a surprise visit from a 9 year old. Lubbock or leave it, baby! Connect with us on instagram @tantalizingtexastowns

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53:55

Oak Cliff: Mind Your Business!

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2025/01/12

Is Oak Cliff a neighborhood, a city, or a state of mind? Depends who you ask! Join the townsmen as they explore this vibrant, creative community and all it has to offer. We discuss the influence of the greatest rebounder in NBA history, a prominent early blues musician, and an assassin, all of whom called Oak Cliff home. We’ll also dig into the numerous, fascinating animal escapes from the Dallas zoo. Detours include Lee Harvey Oswald’s path through Oak Cliff on a terrible day in 1963, the po...

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41:29

Winter Wonderland - Texas Style!

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2024/12/27

Texas gets extremely cold!? Who knew?! Join your humble Townsmen as they discuss the coldest, snowiest and most spectacular winter sites the Lone Star State has to offer. They'll also explore Cisco, where the infamous Santa Clause robbery took place, and share their favorite travel destinations from 2024. Detours include orca headwear, frozen camping in an abandoned zoo, and why Tolle is not allowed to participate in meal trains.Connect with us on instagram @tantalizingtexas...

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55:45

Garland: Lightning, Robocop & a UFO Cult!

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2024/11/25

Hang with the Sprawlmageddon Boyz as they discuss Garland- home of the 1990s UFO Cult of Taiwanese Cowboys, a pro golfer who got struck by lightning, and the highest rated pizza in all of Texas! Detours include Tolle's own wild encounter with lightning and a glorious Robocop statue without a home. We also recognize a a movie theater with one employee and one movie as an Establishment of Excellence!Connect with us on instagram @tantalizingtexastowns

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50:30

New Braunfels - Aggressively Chill!

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2024/10/16

The German roots of fabulous New Braunfels are present throughout the city, as are wonderful opportunities to relax and cut loose! Join the Townsmen as they discuss the best historic dance halls, pro-tips for floating the river, and the most scenic drive in the lone star state. Detours include recent Dallas Cowboys chaos and an Interview with beloved New Braunfels mascot Eugene the Unicorn. Make sure to bring your Cheetos- the river tilapia love them!!Connect with us on instagram @tantalizing...

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55:21

Texas Gulf: The Coast with the Most!

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2024/09/16

Endangered sea turtles, rare birds and Jeep owners alike all flock to these southern shores, while rockets take flight overhead! Hang with the Townsmen as they discuss interesting stuff that has washed ashore, cool creatures, space funerals, and a power ranking of Texas beaches. Detours include the disastrous Texas City explosion from the 1940s, the Portuguese man-o-war’s ulterior motives, and why Jack wants to shoot a gun at the Ocean. Life’s a beach!Connect with us on instagram ...

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27:11

Texas Author Spotlight: Justin Carter!

Tantalizing Texas: Sprawlmageddon ·

2024/08/25

In this special mini-episode, Jack aka John Waddy hijacks the show for an interview with Justin Carter, whose debut poetry collection Brazos explores coming-of-age in a small town on the Texas Gulf Coast. Justin talks about how Brazos came together, what life is like as a Texas transplant living in the Midwest, and of course, the outlook for the coming season of TCU Horned Frogs women’s basketball. Order your copy of Brazos here: https://bellepointpress.com/products/brazos Justin Ca...

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65:54

The Football Episode!

Tantalizing Texas: Sprawlmageddon ·

2024/08/10

It’s football time in Texas! Join the Townsmen as they explore how this beautiful, violent sport became a unifying force in the lone star state. We’ll discuss our favorite strange high school mascots, defunct football teams that made their mark, and how the chaos of the 1993 Oilers season may out-crazy even the Dallas Cowboys! Detours include the most excessive high school stadiums, famously sweaty coaches, and why the name Ron Mexico is banned from custom jerseys at the NFL shop. Connec...

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53:15

Marfa: The City that Cleans Itself!

Tantalizing Texas: Sprawlmageddon ·

2024/07/13

Marfa, Texas is not only a beautiful desert mountain town, but also an international art Mecca! Join the Townsmen as we discuss the multiple award-winning movies filmed there, favorite sites, and the enigmatic Marfa lights! We’ll also delve into the minimalist art masterpieces of Donald Judd, the iconic Prada storefront, and the history that made little Marfa a major art, food and music destination. Detours include Texas summer tips to beat the heat and John Waddy’s review of his recent beer ...

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53:47

San Antonio: Texas History & British Rockstars!

Tantalizing Texas: Sprawlmageddon ·

2024/06/13

What do heroes of the Alamo have in common with The Sex Pistols? They both had their last stand in San Antonio! We discuss the violent incident that made Jim Bowie the stuff of legend; how Phil Collins and Ozzie Osborne contributed to the legacy of The Alamo; and the amazing history and culture that brought Unesco World Heritage site recognition to Texas! Detours include ghosts, Orca attacks, and the Alamodome.Connect with us on instagram @tantalizingtexaspodcast Outro music...

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60:26

East Texas: Secrets Behind the Pine Curtain!

Tantalizing Texas: Sprawlmageddon ·

2024/05/17

Join the Texperts as we explore East Texas! A land full of rich history, hidden swimming holes, and plenty of Bigfoot sightings. We take a look at Nacogdoches-where the Marx Brothers first tried comedy; Jefferson-land of ghosts galore; and the Texarkana killer whose weapon of choice was a knife taped to a trombone. Detours include an original song by Dick Gabriels and a very Texan sleep meditation. Special guest “The Big Herper” joins to discuss his native East Texas and backwoods polic...

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115:37

Best of Year 1: Megasode!

Tantalizing Texas: Sprawlmageddon ·

2024/05/03

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53:41

El Paso: Sunny Side Up with Jonny Cruz!

Tantalizing Texas: Sprawlmageddon ·

2024/04/12

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