Real Texans

Real Texans

Real Texans - Conversations with men and women about life and liberty in the Lone Star State.

Episodes

September 14, 2025 35 mins

In this week's edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan sits down with his friend and former colleague, Brooke Rollins. They talk about growing up in small-town Texas, the importance of state-based policy action, and her role as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.


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On this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Will Cain in his Dallas-based Fox News studio. They talk about the role of media, the importance of being a Texan, and how a kid from Sherman ended up playing water polo for Pepperdine.


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August 31, 2025 36 mins

In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with State Sen. Mayes Middleton about his bid to be the 52nd Attorney General of Texas. They discuss Middleton’s background, his record in the state senate, and why the office matters.


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August 24, 2025 26 mins

In this week's edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock as he settles into the job while seeking the GOP nomination. They talk about how Hancock’s faith and experience shape his approach to policy.


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August 17, 2025 27 mins

In this week's edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with former State Sen. Don Huffines about his bid to be the GOP's candidate for comptroller. They talk about his background and the importance of protecting the taxpayer.


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August 10, 2025 23 mins

In this week's edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan talks with Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick about her bid to be the GOP's candidate for comptroller. They talk about her background and the importance of the job.


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August 3, 2025 38 mins

In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Aaron Reitz about his bid to be the 52nd Attorney General of Texas. Reitz discusses his background, why the office matters, and how voters should judge the candidates.


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July 27, 2025 32 mins

In this edition of REAL TEXANS, meet Thomas Pauken II, who lives and works in Beijing as a journalist and commentator. He talks about how he wound up in China, his love for the Chinese people, and what both countries' citizens misunderstand about each other.


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July 20, 2025 34 mins

In this week’s edition of Real Texans, Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham talks with Michael Quinn Sullivan about the Alamo, the border, and the challenges of seeking local office.


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July 13, 2025 29 mins

In this week's episode of REAL TEXANS, Shawn Thierry—a former Democrat member of the Texas House—shares her story on why she left the party and the importance of protecting children.


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July 6, 2025 26 mins

In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan meets Bryan Burrough to discuss his new book, “Gunfighters: How Texans Made The West Wild.” The discussion covers Burrough’s career in financial journalism, his transition into historical nonfiction, and the importance of looking at history with clarity


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June 29, 2025 31 mins

In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, we visit with Paul Brown about the founding of his Texas-based luxury watch company, Wasson Watch. He also discusses the importance of faith in business and how he became a Marine.


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June 22, 2025 17 mins

In this week’s episode of REAL TEXANS, Brandon Waltens visits with Vanessa Sivadge—a nurse-turned-whistleblower who, one year ago, exposed child gender mutilation procedures happening in Texas. Now she’s on a mission to protect Texas children.


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June 15, 2025 59 mins

In this week’s edition, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Matthew Marsden, a Brit who chose to become a Texan. Marsden is known to Americans for his standout roles in Black Hawk Down and the Rambo franchise, among others, as well as his push against Hollywood’s infatuation with DEI at the expense of truth and storytelling. They talk about the importance of the visual arts and Marsden’s lifelong affinity for American histo...

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June 8, 2025 23 mins

In this week's episode of REAL TEXANS, Sydnie Henry visits with Captain Barry "Butch" Wilmore, a test pilot and seasoned astronaut. They talk about his unexpected nine-month stay on the space station, his faith, and why he does not fear the unexpected.


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June 1, 2025 27 mins

In this edition of REAL TEXANS, we visit with Sid Miller about life in the rodeo, the importance of buying products made in the Lone Star State, and the politics of agriculture. And, yes, we talk about the statewide agency he has been elected to oversee three times.


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May 25, 2025 30 mins

In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan talks with Lt. Col Larry Brock Jr. about his experiences as a J6 political prisoner and how he felt when President Donald Trump pardoned him.


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May 18, 2025 20 mins

In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, we visit with State Sen. Bob Hall about the Texas Lottery. The conversation covers the history of gambling in Texas, the proper roles of government, and the future (or lack thereof) of the Texas Lottery. 

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May 11, 2025 22 mins
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May 4, 2025 37 mins

In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, we travel to the Metroplex studio of radio legend Mark Davis. The conversation covers his career, his love of music, and even how listeners can be better callers.


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