Come and Take It

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Come and Take It is a talk show about Texas, by Texans. Three friends born and raised in Texas share their views on the state's history, culture, and just what it means to be Texan.

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CATI Watches: Silent Rage

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10/29/18 • 55 min

It's Halloween-time in Texas again! But instead of a spooky ghost tale, we’re going back to the movies, Chuck Norris-style! Today we're watching 1982’s Chuck Norris epic... Silent Rage!

Barbara Jordan

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02/10/19 • 20 min

She was a Texas lawyer who became a powerful and pioneering force for Civil Rights and women's equality in state and national politics. This week we look at the remarkable life of Barbara Jordan.

Lydia Mendoza: La Alondra de la Frontera

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06/26/17 • 17 min

She was the known as La Alondra de la Frontera and La Gloria de Texas, the first superstar who paved the way for generations of Tejano musicians and fans. This week we look at the remarkable life and music of Lydia Mendoza.

Powers Boothe

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06/12/17 • 23 min

Jim Jones. Curly Bill. Cy Tolliver. Iconic roles for an iconic actor. Today we’re looking back on the life and career of beloved native Texan actor Powers Boothe.

Virtual Road Trip: Weird and Wonderful Texas Attractions

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05/11/15 • 28 min

Every one of the United States—including Texas—has its share of strange tourist attractions. Join us on a virtual road trip across the Lone Star State as we examine some of its more peculiar sights and experiences.

Jim Bowie, Part Two

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12/01/14 • 21 min

In 1828, Jim Bowie left behind his controversial life in Louisiana to start again in Texas, hoping to find his fortune. He found adventure, prosperity, and heartbreak as well. Most significantly, he found his ultimate fate and fame as one of the doomed defenders of the Alamo. This week we continue our look at the life and death of adventurer, rogue, and Texas icon Jim Bowie.

Six Flags - The Entertainment Capitol of Texas

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11/04/13 • 20 min

The Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is the world’s largest theme park corporation, with dozens of parks and attractions all over the world. To most people, the phrase “six flags” means nothing more than a corporate branding. But for generations of Texans, there truly is only one “Six Flags” theme park, and it’s located at 360 and I-30 in Arlington, Texas. Join us as we take a look back at Six Flags Over Texas – The Entertainment Capitol of Texas

Songs of Willie Nelson: The Early Years

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10/21/19 • 78 min

Willie Nelson is one of the all time great Texan musicians, but his struggles for success in Nashville before finding his sound are legendary. This week we compare and contrast some of the songs that others made famous in Willie's early days.

Ima Hogg

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09/02/19 • 32 min

The First Lady of Texas was no joke. A woman who cared about the cultural and mental well-being of her beloved home state and spent her life working for it, today we’re talking about Ima Hogg.

Top Texan 2019: Round Two

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04/01/19 • 18 min

In celebration of Texas History month, the Texas General Land Office is running a March Madness style tournament to determine the 'greatest' Texan. We take a look at the brackets and inform you about some of these impressive Texans of history.

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How many episodes does Come and Take It have?

Come and Take It currently has 331 episodes available.

What topics does Come and Take It cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Society & Culture, History, Texas, Podcasts and History Podcast.

What is the most popular episode on Come and Take It?

The episode title 'NYE 2019' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Come and Take It?

The average episode length on Come and Take It is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of Come and Take It released?

Episodes of Come and Take It are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Come and Take It?

The first episode of Come and Take It was released on Sep 9, 2013.

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