Best John Teague Podcasts (2024)

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Ch3 Cedar Choppers Ep3. John Teague - Defended His Sister's Honor 13:08

14h ago13:08

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Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells the story of one of the earliest Westlaker, John Teague, roughly 100 years ago. The Teague family was one of the first families in the Hills. At the turn of the Century, the family owned a large tract of land near Commons Ford and Bee Cave on both sides of the Bee Cave Road. John was a horse trader. One night in Sou…

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Ch13 Austin Law Tales Ep1 Frank Hamer - Texas Ranger 31:04

2h ago31:04

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Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) starts a New Chapter "Austin Law Tales" with first-hand stories from his family's 50-year career as criminal defense lawyers in Austin - roughly 100 years ago. The 1915-30s in Texas were the days of Prohibition, Ku Klux Klan, Lynchings and Bonnie and Clyde. The Texas Rangers took on the Devil himself -- in defense of Texa…

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Ch3 Cedar Choppers Ep 6 Defending Hill Country Killings 24:50

5h ago24:50

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Emmett Shelton Sr, (1905-2000) continues his tales as a lawyer in Austin related to Hill Country killings, 100 years ago. The first story is that of Emmett's friend and right-hand man in Westlake, Earl Short. He was a hard-working cedar chopper, rock worker and bootlegger. He got crosswise with another bootlegger and killed him. Emmett tells an int…

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The Mini Truck Scene and the Warranty Killer Chevy Colorado 1:04:04

2h ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Send us a Text Message. Ride along as Jason OldeCarrGuy Carr and John CustomCarNerd Meyer as they deep dive into John's history in the mini truck scene leading up to being reunited with one of his previous builds. A 3 time cover truck! Speed over to our friends at @Racing_Junk Visit the AMD Garage ~ Your one stop source for high quality body panels…

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Ch3 Cedar Choppers Ep.5 Hill Country Feudin' 20:46

5h ago20:46

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Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells first-hand stories of three early Westlakers: Tom, Homer and Jesse Teague. In the 1910-20s, Tom was a cedar chopper - a Hill Country "go to guy" for hard jobs. As a young man, he joined in a rock fight in Austin one night. He hit a boy and broke the boy's back. The court banished Tom to the Hills. A few years later,…

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Ch3 Cedar Choppers Ep4 Bootleggin' Brothers 10:16

5h ago10:16

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Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells of the life of two early Westlake brothers who lived on Bee Cave Road, H.B. "Rush" Riley and John T. Riley. They were both hard-working cedar choppers. Rush was known by the authorities for bootlegging and selling it on Lake Austin Blvd in Austin. One officer told Rush he was not smart enough to bootleg. "I arrested…

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Chap.3 - Cedar Choppers - Ep.2 - Ernest Thurman - WLH Dance Pavillion Dreams 14:21

11d ago14:21

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Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells of the life of Ernest Thurman in the 1920s and 30s. Ernest sold Emmett 50 acres of land for $50 worth of lumber. The family built a Dance Pavillion on Bee Cave Road across from the County Line. The Thurmans were bootleggers and had a good business with drinking and dancing at the pavilion. Ernest was a hard worker, …

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Ch.3 - Cedar Choppers - Ep.1 - Buck Simpson Austin's WWI Hero 17:41

5h ago17:41

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Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells first-hand stories of the earliest Westlakers - many called Cedar Choppers. Westlake was a land rich with natural resources but no transportation and few business or educational opportunities. Cedar was a major resource for railroads and heating -- but required strong men to harvest. Cutting and hauling cedar and br…

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311 Side Quest - John “Hambone” McGuire (321 Action, Braineaters!, Vintage RPG podcast) 13:34

5d ago13:34

13:34

Our guest this week is John “Hambone” McGuire as we continue our Gary Con 2024 series of 50 years of D&D interviews. We talk about his 321 Action core book and the adventures he’s written to go along with it, including upcoming Hotel Exorcist, Braineaters! that he’s working on with Brian Shutter (Neon Lords of the Toxic Wastelands), and his love of…

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Ch 5 Shelton v. KKK - Ep. 2 - So.Congress Baptist Church Mayhem and PaPa's Memorial 22:53

6d ago22:53

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Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells of the Shelton family's further conflict with the KKK in So. Austin. Emmett's father, John E., was Director of Sunday School but was kicked out of So. Austin Baptist Church for being an anti-prohibitionist. Brother Edgar was singing at the Baptist Church when robed KKK Members marched in with a donation. Someone shu…

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Ch 5 - Shelton v. KKK - Ep 1 - Murder on 6th Street 21:51

9d ago21:51

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Emmett Shelton Sr. tells the first-hand account of murder charges brought by his father against 21 prominent members of the KKK in Austin in 1921. The KKK promoted 'law and order' and many local officials in Austin and San Marcos were members. The KKK opposed bootleggers and sent a note warning the Shelton Law firm to "get out of town" for its work…

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Chap 5 KKK in Austin -1882 Lynching of Uncle Sam 12:20

12d ago12:20

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'Mob Law' was common 'justice' in Central Texas, roughly 150 years ago. Emmett's Great Great Uncle Sam Shelton was a wild cowboy in Belton in 1880s. He was arrested one night for attempted murder of a deputy and his teen son was jailed with him. A Mob took Uncle Sam from the Belton Jail with a Black Man, Mr. Keys. They were hung on an oak on the Hi…

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Joe Rogan On EVs ~ The Get Out N Drive Podcast Reacts 13:40

16d ago13:40

13:40

Send us a Text Message. Ride along with Jason OldeCarrGuy Carr and John CustomCarNerd Meyer as they to the Joe Rogan Experience podcast as he talks about his driving an EV vs driving a classic car. The guys have some things to say about this!! Speed over to our friends at @Racing_Junk Visit the AMD Garage ~ Your one stop source for high quality bod…

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Chap 6 Tx Politics - Epis 3 - Impeachment and the Two Governors Ferguson 28:06

1M ago28:06

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Impeaching a sitting official is a popular topic these days - Let's look back 100 years - This is not a new trick. Democracy can be Messy! Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) was a close friend of the Fergusons. He tells a number of stories about Governor Jim Ferguson and his wife, Gov. Marion "Ma" Ferguson. "Farmer Jim" was first elected governor in 1914 a…

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From Barris To Billet ~ The Past, Present, and Future Of Custom Cars 39:28

22d ago39:28

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Send us a Text Message. Ride along with Jason OldeCarrGuy Carr and John CustomCarNerd Meyer as they talk about the history of custom cars and some of the keys players of the past, present and future. Speed over to our friends at @Racing_Junk Visit the AMD Garage ~ Your one stop source for high quality body panels For all things Get Out N Drive head…

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Ch 8 Early South Austin Ep 2 Growing Up 100 Years Ago 25:19

29d ago25:19

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Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells of growing Up in South Austins 100 years ago. His was a difficult home birth without a doctor. As the 5th of six boys, that was not his mother's first challenge! No cars, no lights, no inside plumbing - life was very different in South Austin. Emmett tells of seeing the first airplane, the first street-car and p…

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ELLA SWEENEY 1:43:25

1M ago1:43:25

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This 100th Episode I had the good fortune of speaking with singer-songwriter Ella Sweeney.Ella Sweeney is a force, She's such an awesome musician If you've not heard her music stop reading go to Spotify type in Ella Sweeney and give it a spin, Ella has performed all over the place, pubs clubs festivals weddings parties anything haha, as she discuss…

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MD 308 Cursed Swords & Velvet Cords - Rise of the Vat Spawn 1:12:21

30d ago1:12:21

1:12:21

The Vat Spawn follow beefy elite goblins into a room of swords with a goblin museum curators arguing about presentation. The head curator laughs as Dragon Warrior touches a cursed codeine razor and is weakened with magical addiction. A big ole fight breaks out with Tiger Wizard trip attacks and a fun knife-in-the-head polymorph into goblin hipsterd…

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Ch 8 Early South Austin - Ep 3 - Eastern Area Families and Businesses 25:45

28d ago25:45

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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) tells of the Eastern area of South Austin in the 1920s. Emmett was born at home on West Live Oak in South Austin. A friend had the first bicycle, and they watched the first streetcar on So. Congress. We had a blacksmith Bakery, Feed Store, Livery, Grocery, Saloon and others. Emmett tells of John Wendy's Store at Bart…

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Ch6 Tx Politics Ep11 Austin's 1952 Dems for Eisenhower 12:04

29d ago12:04

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Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells of his passion as a Texas Democrat in support of Eisenhower in 1952. After being a key democrat in the Texas state convention - He declines the Governor's offer to the Ntl. Democratic Convention, explaining his support for a republican named Eisenhower. Emmett describes his worked to build Democrat support for E…

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Chap 6 - Tx Politics - Epis 1 Political Conventions 100 years Ago 17:06

2M ago17:06

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Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells the story of Mr. J.H. Patton, state delegate from Oak Hill, and his hair-raising buggy and train ride to the 1894 Dallas Democratic Convention. It was a tie vote to choose Charlie Culberson for Governor of Texas. Patton made it just in time to determine the course of Texas history. Next Emmett tells the story of…

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Ch 8 Early South Austin Ep 1 West Congress Businesses and Families 20:25

1M ago20:25

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Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) was born and lived in on West Live Oak in South Austin, roughly 100 years ago. He tells colorful stories about life in the early 1900s on the streets of South Austin. This episode focuses on the West side of Congress Ave. Landmarks include the Lone Oak Gas Station at the South edge of town; Feuds over the Gravel Pits …

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MAX DE BEEN 1:53:27

2M ago1:53:27

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Max de Been is one of the nicest lethal weapons walking around in plain clothes, He's super happy-go-lucky friendly chiller - but don't be fooled - When he's not playing golf or surfing he's Gee'd up and coaching or rolling at DE BEEN Brazilian Jiu Jitzu Acadamy in Torquay which is the longest running BJJ Acadamy in Australia, Max's resume reads li…

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Chap 6 Tx Politics - Epis 2 - So.Austin Precinct Mtgs - Suffrage and Prohibition 14:15

1M ago14:15

14:15

As our Nation moves into election cycle - we want to look back for a glimpse of the local precinct 'conventions' held in store fronts on South Congress Ave. in Austin, Texas - roughly 100 years ago. My Granddad, Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) was born and raised on West Live Oak in South Austin. His father was a prominent lawyer and on the board of…

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310 Side Quest - Banana Chan (Forgery, Jiangshi, Revenant Society, Chucky, The Darkness At The Brink Of Ohio) 19:10

1M ago19:10

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Our guest this week is Banana Chan as we continue our Gary Con 2024 series of 50 years of Dungeons and Dragons interviews. We discuss her upcoming The Darkness At The Brink Of Ohio, a solo journaling game with a soundtrack with a full cast. You’re one of three late shift workers listening to the radio, while being consumed by a parasite. She discus…

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Chap 2 - Peninsula - Epis. 6 - Davenport Ranch 19:40

2M ago19:40

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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) rounds out the Chapter on developing the Westlake Peninsula with a first-hand story of the sale of the 1,000 acre Davenport Ranch in the 1940s. Nobody knew exactly where the boundaries were, but Emmett owned the surrounding ranches. Emmett traces this history back to 1840 when the Walsh family bought it to mine lime.…

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Chap 2 - Peninsula - Epis. 4 - Building Roads and Defending the Land 12:47

2M ago12:47

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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) tells of expanding Westlake Drive to the Westlake Highlands and building Toro Canyon. In the 1940s, there was no Pennybacker Bridge or Loop 360 to provide access to this area. One old abandoned Land Grant in Westlake caught Emmett's attention. He got possession of the 500 acres by claiming and gating it for 10 years …

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Chap 2 - Peninsula - Epis. 3 - Rob Roy / Lakeshore 15:51

2M ago15:51

15:51

Emmett Shelton, Sr. shares a very interesting first-hand story about a tip he got from Lyndon B Johnson in the 1930s that encouraged his interest in developing Westlake Hills. Emmett knew the Roy Sisters were schoolteachers in Houston and had over 1,800 acres. Emmett negotiated with them at $4 an acre. It was north of Bee Cave Road to the river. He…

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DONNY 'THE DON' ALLCROFT 2:49:43

2M ago2:49:43

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Donny 'The Don' Allcroft started life in England in the 1940s - From this day and age that period of humanity truly looks like the wild west, the shit you could do on the daily back then, would have you on the BBC top 10 most read in today's gentrified modern world. The Don Hails from this period, Good with his hands, he followed in his father's fo…

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Chap. 2 - Peninsula - Epis. 2 - Early Land Grants 18:25

3M ago18:25

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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) is the Original Developer of Westlake Hills. When Emmett got his law license, the Depression was on. On credit, he bought 120 acres of property way out on the Bee Cave Road on a hill that is now the home of the County Line Restaurant. He began working to clear the land and build a clubhouse. One day, his stone mason …

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Chap 2 - Peninsula - Ep. 1 - Bee Cave Road to the River - New Opportunities! 16:55

3M ago16:55

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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) opens this Chapter as he and his wife, Joyce, expand their work in Westlake Hills to the north and west. There were no roads between Bee Cave Road and the River. No Pennybacker Bridge, No Loop 360. Their new range covered the entire Westlake Peninsula. In Episode 1, Emmett describes the territory in the 1930-40, acce…

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MD 307 Goblin Guards & Credit Cards - Rise of the Vat Spawn (actual play) 1:16:56

2M ago1:16:56

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307 Goblin Guards & Credit Cards - Rise of the Vat Spawn The Vat Spawn peruse the lobby of the goblin museum when the alarm button gets pushed after Tiger Wizard is caught trying to steal trillmatic rings. A negotiation starts up on either side of a force field with a goblin on stilts named Snax. An elite goblin named Meat Fists swallows a cat whol…

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The EV Fallout: Who Pays For The Roads?? Not EV Owners. Not Bicyclists 27:42

2M ago27:42

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Send us a Text Message. Ride along as Jason OldeCarrGuy Carr and John CustomCarNerd Meyer as they plug into the EV conversation. Zero emissions at your tail pipe does not mean the car is environmentally friendly. Listen as the guys breakdown theirs views on EV and how EV changes more than just the cars driving on the road. Speed over to our friends…

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Chap. 1 - Hx of WLH - Ep. 10 - Early Bull & Westlake Highlands 10:05

3M ago10:05

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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) is the Original Developer of Westlake Hills. In this Episode, Emmett shares the story of the initial development of the Bull Mountain area. Abe Bull, of Austin Ntl Bank, came to Emmett offering to sell the family's 160 acre Bull Mountain tract of land for $500/acre. The nearest roads were the High Road and Trail of M…

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309 Side Quest - Elisa Teague (Marvel, The Crooked Moon, Surviving Strange Hollow, Gloomhaven RPG) 15:19

2M ago15:19

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Our guest this week is Elisa Teague as we continue our Gary Con 2024 series of 50 years of Dungeons and Dragons interviews. We discuss her history with the game, including a 13-year D&D campaign! We discuss her work with Founders and Legends, The Crooked Moon: Folk Horror in 5E by Legends of Avantris, Surviving Strange Hollow, Gloomhaven RPG, Marve…

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Chap. 1 - Hx of WLH - Episode 9 - The Bull and Thompson Mountains 24:14

3M ago24:14

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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) is the Original Developer of Westlake Hills. In this Episode, Emmett tells of two high-finance land deals involved in selling these two picturesque mountain tops. The Bull family had offered to sell Emmett their 160 acres of Mountain overlooking the lake and City of Austin. There were no roads except the High Road bu…

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Chap. 1 - Hx of WLH - Epis 8 - Central Westlake - Stonehedge Estates 9:55

3M ago9:55

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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) was the Original Developer of Westlake Hills. He recorded his history of the area to share with the community, even after he was gone. In this Episode, Emmett tells stories about the Chambers Survey which composes the Central part of Westlake Hills - Old Stonehedge. He paid $2,000 for 500 acres. The oldest house was …

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1990 Suburban From Kansas To Canada ~ Powered By Auto Metal Direct ~ Let's Get Out N Drive! 25:14

3M ago25:14

25:14

Send us a Text Message. Ride along as Jason OldeCarrGuy Carr, John CustomCarNerd Meyer and Grant Str8SixFan Thome hit the road from Kansas to Canada. Jason flew in from Canada to Kansas to buy this 1990 Chevrolet Suburban and drive it back to Canada. Along the way, he picked up Grant and John to go along for the ride. You'll be right along with the…

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2024 NASCAR All-Star Post Race Fight, Stewart/HAAS and Dale Jr.'s Future -Let's Get Out N Drive 25:18

3M ago25:18

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Send us a Text Message. Boogity, Boogity Boogity, boys (and girls)! Let's go racin'! Ride along as Jason OldeCarrGuy Carr and John CustomCarNerd Meyer weigh in on the the fight at the end of the 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race, Stewart/HAAS Racing closing it's doors, Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s #8 possible revival, and Kyle Larson potentially missing out on qua…

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Chap. 1 - Hx of WLH - Epis. 6 - Mt. Stroder and Putnam's Hill 10:27

3M ago10:27

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Emmett Shelton, Sr, (1905-2000) tells of the challenges and reward in the sale of Mt. Stroder, more commonly known as Putnam's Hill. Prof. Mckorkell, from UT bought the tract for $3,000 in 1949. Emmett tells first-hand tales of building the Lakeshore Addition for access to the lake. Ike Young's still had been operating on the lake and a revenue age…

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MD 306 Ducats & Deposits - Rise of the Vat Spawn (actual play) 1:07:09

3M ago1:07:09

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The Vat Spawn leave the colosseum of mutilation and head to Goblintown. There they infiltrate a secret epicenter of commerce in Def Jamisus called The Goblin Museum. Behind security doors, trades and saves are happening. Tiger Wizard, Bat Alchemist, and Warlock Roc make cash money deposits with an anxious goblin while Dragon Warrior admires a sculp…

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TOM ROBB 1:50:43

3M ago1:50:43

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Tom Robb is such a good soul and I truly believe if the world had more Tom Robbs than,,,,IDK fill the blanc on Baddies in the world, corporate soul-sucking vampires we'd actually have a shot at world peace, Tom is a self-development coach who works with individuals, schools, and Corporates, runs workshops all over Australia, he's a true humanitaria…

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Ch14 Ep6 Gen Cooper Reflects on Korean War and the Band of Brothers 21:57

3M ago21:57

21:57

Thirty-five years after the Korean War, Gen. Charlie Cooper reflects on his time in the Korean War to his B-1-5 Company men at their first Reunion in 1989. The all-expense paid, Atlantic city Reunion was hosted by Lt. Pat McGahn (B-1-5) who was then, Donald Trump's lawyer. Lt. Charlie Cooper came to the B Company battlefield in April 1951, as a rep…

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308 Side Quest - Luke Stratton (Pirate Borg, Limithron, Free League) 16:36

3M ago16:36

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This week our guest is Luke Stratton, creator of Pirate Borg and we talk about his history with D&D and roleplaying, getting into the OSR and MÖRK BORG, a birthday surprise involving the film The Game, and how he assembled his pirate crew to make the game a success. Follow Luke, Limithron & Pirate Borg: Website - IG - Facebook - X - YouTube - LinkT…

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DAVID MANRIQUE 1:15:32

4M ago1:15:32

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What a pleasure it was meeting David and his wife Claudia, thanks so much for the amazing experience and being so welcoming and awesome with me. David is from Colombia, he now resides in Melbourne with his wife, and what a journey it has been for him, and how life throws us curve balls, David's dream from a young age was to become a Doctor, and he …

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MD 305 Mutilations & Standing Ovations - Rise of the Vat Spawn (actual play) 1:17:34

3M ago1:17:34

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MD 305 Mutilations & Standing Ovations This week the Vat Spawn, dressed as Def Jamisus Garys (that’s the police), have infiltrated the colosseum just in time to view the public mutilation of ten people, who were then dropped to the Necropolis below. The cops, who’s clothes they stole, found the Vat Spawn and a brawl commenced in the side hall of th…

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The Mad Dungeon Podcast Ennie submision 15:00

4M ago15:00

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This is an abbreviated version of our episode last summer with Joey Royale. Be sure to check out the map on our website.By Epic Levels

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307 Side Quest - Sarah Moore (GenConTV, Formerly Feral Games, World of Chaldea) 15:58

4M ago15:58

15:58

This week our guest is Sarah Moore, host of Sarah's Table on GenConTV where she spotlights RPGs created by indie designers and small publishers. She's the co-designer of The Crowned, an RPG by Formerly Feral Games, where you play a god of a small slice of reality. Sarah is also the production coordinator for Actoroke and wears many hats for Peter A…

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Chap. 1 - Hx of WLH - Epis. 5 - Tales of Building Westlake Drive 12:44

4M ago12:44

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Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells of the history of the efforts to develop the central area of Westlake Hills around Red Bud Trail. In the early 40s, the lake was very active with Riverboats and races. Locals built the Yacht Club on the Lake by Bee Creek. Emmett focused his efforts on abstracting the land around Central Westlake and building acc…

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Chap 1 - Hx of WLH - Epis 4 - Bee Cave Road Land Deals 28:31

5M ago28:31

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Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells of the early development of Westlake Hills along Bee Cave Road prior to the 1980s. He had to pay $1500 for the land where Eanes School is now. They doubled our community bingo games to raise the money. Emmett tells about the landowners 100 years ago along the Bee Cave Road. Families like Delanie, Hatley, Euing a…

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