The Ultimate Texas Podcast - Republic Boot Co

The Ultimate Texas Podcast - Republic Boot Co

If you love Texas then this is the podcast for you! This is a live Podcast set inside the famous Republic Boot Co in Houston TX (video version is on YouTube only). Explore fascinating stories of Texas History blended with content from our special guests that accentuate the unique Texas character. Of course there is always a lesson on the ’Boot of The Week’. Your hosts are ’The Rowdy Loafers’ (term used for some Houstonians in 1836) - Chris Conradical (Empresario of Republic Boot Co) - Fireball Bill - Suit Steve Springer

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September 23, 2024 40 mins

Dr. Cottingham is a concierge medical doctor in the Houston area making waves in his filed while getting Texans healthy and changing the way patients consume medical help. Dr. Cottingham is passionate about health care and believes changes to your lifestyle and diet can reverse many ailments, even terminal illnesses. The results are seen through the huge changes in his patients. Unlike a majority of primary care providers, Dr. John...

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The guys at the boot shop welcome in the voices behind the microphones of the Walton and Johnson Show! Steve Johnson and Kenny Webster show up at the boot shop ready to talk shop. Hear how the show has been a staple on the radio for decades across America. How the guys each got their lucky break into entertainment radio. Who they've pissed off lately...No subject is off limits with these two. Be prepared to laugh!

Listen live to th...

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Join the guys at Republic Boot Company to talk about their favorite things besides boots. Mike Wright from Longhorn Liquor joins The Ultimate Texas Podcast to teach the team about all things bourbon and whiskey, including how he taste tests to find the best Texas made 'juice' as he calls it. Learn about the biggest whiskey event in America that happens every year in Southeast Texas and where you can find the best spirits in Houston...

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From helping Fireball Bill get married, owning one of THE best country music venues in America to working for presidents and for a national news outlet, D. Foster joins The Ultimate Texas Podcast to talk Texas, music, politics and boots.

Check out D.'s Cowboy Bar here: https://11thstcowboybar.com

Follow Republic Boot Co: https://www.facebook.com/RepublicBootCo/

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Southeast Texas native Cutter Brewer came in fourth place during the fifth season of MasterChef. Cutter joins the guys to talk about the role he was cast for on ‘reality’ TV, the day he woke up and didn’t know he was joining the military, how he found Texas culture in Japan, and the interesting way he learned his way around the kitchen.

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https://www.instagram.com/cuttbrew80/?hl=en

 

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The owner of Frio Vodka stops by the shop to talk to the guys about the work that went into making his premium Texas spirit, Frio Vodka.

John Giannukos grew up in Texas and shares lessons he learned watching his mother, an entrepreneur in the 70’s.

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/ republicboot1836 / republicbootco www.republicbootcompany.com

 

Follow John and his products: https://www.instagram.com/friovodka?igsh=YXdmd3hzeGJ2YTI3 https:...

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From sweet talking his way into Texas A&M, being on the largest billboard in College Station to living in Maine for part of the year, this amazing Texas artist is sharing his recipe for writing award winning songs and living life. Tune in to share laughs with Rich O'Toole and the surprisingly hilarious thing his mom said to him years after he made it in the music biz.

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Even if you're not a hunter. Even if you've never really thought about ducks and our ecosystem. Even if you think it doesn't really impact you- you'd be wrong. Ducks Unlimited has spent more than $100 million in Texas to conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl.

These habitats don't only benefit the birds, they also benefit other wildlife and people too! Waterfowl conservation is ...

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All laughs on this edition of The Ultimate Texas Podcast with guest Brent McLennan of the Broken Spokes. Brent and the guys discuss the hills and valley of his music career, life lessons, boots and business.

Follow Republic Boot Co:

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https://www.facebook.com/RepublicBootCo

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Follow Brent and The Broken Spokes:

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Join the guys as they welcome on Jason Cho, the owner of Karne Steakhouse in The Houston Heights and the guys favorite Korean BBQ ever. He talks with the guys about starting a business in a difficult climate, travel, and the lessons he's learned from his father.

Follow Jason online: https://www.instagram.com/karnesteakhouse https://www.instagram.com/dakandbop

https://www.karnehtx.com Follow Republic Boot Co:

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On this episode of The Ultimate Texas Podcast, the guys talk with Ryan Chastain of non-profit, Military Warriors. Ryan was deployed to the Middle East three times. The native Texan now makes it his mission to help fellow vets. 

Learn more about the programs Military Warriors offers to veterans and their families here: https://militarywarriors.org

 

Connect with Republic Boot Co:

facebook.com/republicbootco  instagram.com/republicbo...

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Vietnam Veteran, cowboy, history buff, author and inventor Jim Hodges joins the guys on this edition of The Ultimate Texas Podcast. He discusses the life lessons he learned from war, the one thing that happened that he credits with truly becoming a man, his hunt to solved a decades old cold case and his love for The Houston Heights.

 

Learn more about Jim and connect with him on his website: http://www.cowboyspeaks.com/about-jim.ht...

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Shannon Tracy is a small business owner, a Navy veteran and a Texas from birth. She talks with the guys about her time on a navel destroyer as the first ever group of women aboard. She also talks with the guys about finding your niche in industry, what it takes to be successful and shows off her brand new custom boots. 

Find UVC Motorsports here: https://www.uvcpowersports.com

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He's a dentist, an artist, a business owner, a father, husband and so much more. Dr. Hugh Patton joins the guys for an action packed podcast about life, happiness, business, trust, and Texas. In this must listen episode, Dr. Patton talk's about the best advice he got from his mom, why everyone needs to checkout the boot shop and how he went from being a small business owner to wearing multiple other hats.

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Johnny Falstaff joins the guys at the boot shop to talk about growing up in Texas, the unique history behind how he got his start and who sacrificed to make sure he became a Muscian. This singer, songwriter, guitar player, singer, Voice over artist and screen writer also shares his fight to become cancer free and who helped him the most when he was overseas.

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The Ultimate Texas Podcast with the guys at Republic Boot and Todd Regalado. This action packed podcast full of laughs, fun and Texas history. The guys talk about cow breeding, the Texas oil boom, boots, and how the washing machine we're so familiar with would have been much different if Todd's family was involved. Surprise guest appearances by two of Republic Boot Co.'s favorite individuals. 

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Chris is in heaven talking with Texas Historian Michelle Haas about all things Texas history in this podcast. With a dry sense of humor and a no-nonsense approach, Copano Bay Press Historian Michelle Haas is keeping Texas History alive one page at a time. 

In this podcast, Chris and the guys share their love of Texas history and culture with Michelle. In addition to selecting, designing, editing, and proofreading old Texas history ...

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The Rowdy Loafers talk Beef!! Learn all about Waygu and the future of ranching in Texas from Ryan Cade (Brazoria County Commissioner and Co-Founder of R-C Ranch). Of course we discuss Texas History and Boot making as well! www.republicbootcompany.com

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Join us for a fascinating discussion with Kenny Duncan Jr from U.S. Coins & Jewelry. His company is one of the largest privately held coin exchanges in the United States. Learn about Texas collectables and artifacts. The Rowdy Loafers discuss San Jacinto and lots of other things going on around the High Holy Days of Texas Independence! https://www.republicbootcompany.com/

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Check out our great interview with JD Marsh as we talk BBQ and Spices in Texas! Its San Jacinto Day so we get deep into some Texas history and of course we talk Boots! www.republicbootcompany.com

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