

Hop in and travel with Bob and Kelli Phillips on their road trip to discover the uplifting stories and interesting places of the Lone Star State. They’ll introduce you to oddball collectors, thought-provoking artists, and everyday heroes making the world a better place. And of course, they’ll stop at every interesting cafe and Texas landmark along the way because, for some people, the journey IS the destination. It's funny how a job can turn into a career. I was a "real" journalist once, one of those guys who wrote and reported news stories about fires, wrecks, city council meetings and school board elections. I even spent time as a news and sports photographer, traveling for several years with The Dallas Cowboys and even shooting on the s
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Episode 27 • Air Date: May 26, 2023Kitty Hawk Special
Go on Kitty Hawk's last journey through the sea in this special episode of Texas Country Reporter.
Episode 26 • Air Date: May 19, 2023Neon Makes Me HappyMeet the construction workers that are teaching teenagers how to get into the trades and make a stop at this sign-hoarder's haven.
Episode 25 • Air Date: May 12, 2023Good MulemanshipSee how one lady turned her love of pickles into a business and meet the spikey friends we claim as our state's reptile.
Episode 24 • Air Date: May 05, 2023The Willy Wonka of FoodGrab a bite to eat at an out of this world restaurant and see how one radio DJ is keeping Czech music alive.
Episode 23 • Air Date: Apr 28, 2023Art CoupleFind out why one woman turned her family orchard into a restaurant and meet the longest running anchor duo in the state.
Episode 22 • Air Date: Apr 21, 2023The Lady of The LakeMeet the Lady of the Lake at Ann's Tackle-shop and chow down on one of San Antonio's oldest eateries.
Episode 21 • Air Date: Mar 17, 2023From Trash to TreasureFind out what makes beavers so special to one Texas town and see why everyone is going crazy for some chickens.
Episode 20 • Air Date: Mar 10, 2023Waterfalls of MemoriesTake a break at a road side rest stop with an interesting past.
Episode 19 • Air Date: Mar 03, 2023Mother Nature's CallingGrab a bite to eat at a unique grocery store and meet a man with a passion for filmmaking.
Episode 18 • Air Date: Feb 23, 2023Brown GoldSee how one little girl turned a late night snack into the hottest eatery in town.
Episode 17 • Air Date: Feb 17, 2023Wine Cork MasterpiecesFind out how one woman has made her mark in the art world with her unique wine cork masterpieces.
Episode 16 • Air Date: Feb 10, 2023Special PodcastTune your radios for a special podcast featuring Bob Phillips & chow down at Orlando's.
Episode 14 • Air Date: Dec 09, 2022Hobbit CafeFrom elves to dwarfs, you can see J. R. R. Tolkien's influence all over the Hobbit Cafe.
Episode 13 • Air Date: Dec 04, 2022Helping Hand SpecialGet in the giving spirit with our 14th annual Mueller’s Helping Hand special. Watch the Mueller Men construct a brand new building for a Texas non-profit!
Episode 12 • Air Date: Nov 25, 2022Barbecue InnBarbecue Inn – Wayne & David Skrehot, Miss America Fashion Exhibit – Based on the book Miss America Fashion by Marian Ann J. Montgomery, Ph.D., Swiss Couple – Peter & Doris Siegenthaler; Baden, Switzerland.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Nov 18, 2022Skip-BoEver heard of Skip-Bo? We get the lowdown on the unique game.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Nov 11, 2022Adult Spelling BeeFind out what an adult spelling bee is & see why people are filling up at the Old Orange Cafe.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Nov 04, 2022Turkey Leg HutChow down at a place called the Turkey Leg Hut & meet the man who is in love with trains.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Oct 28, 2022Artist & Musician Mark NesmithInside an abandoned school in East Texas lies the meeting grounds for a group of women teaching history through quilts.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Oct 21, 2022TCR FestivalDiscover all you need to know about the 26th annual TCR Festival in Waxahachie.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Oct 14, 2022A Split Second of HappinessAlthough it may seem like a dive, inside the walls of a run down service station lives a BBQ joint carrying on a legacy.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Oct 07, 202250th Anniversary EpisodeCelebrate TCR's birthday and take a trip through the last 50 years with us.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Sep 30, 2022The Sail of The CenturyMeet the woman turning the memories of her children into cheesecake flavors.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Sep 23, 2022The Intimacy of a KissSee how one couple is carrying on Lindale's sweetest tradition.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Sep 16, 2022Queen of the AccordionMany want to take away her crown, but Eva Ybarra is the Queen of the Accordion.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Sep 09, 2022Slim PickinsIt may look like just an outdoorsman's shop on the outside, but the message of Slim Pickins can't be contained by it's walls.
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Episode 25 • Air Date: May 20, 2022Texas State Fish
Learn about the Texas state fish and grab a bite to eat at Sam's B-B-Q.
Episode 24 • Air Date: May 13, 2022Poison Lady / Cowboy Artist / Wildlife ReporterPoison Lady / Cowboy Artist / Wildlife Reporter.
Episode 23 • Air Date: May 06, 2022Red Oak Café / KitesStart off your day with breakfast at Red Oak Café, and meet the man turning kites into a business.
Episode 22 • Air Date: Apr 29, 2022Beekeeping PreacherSomething is buzzing with this preacher's hobby, while welding has become a big thing in Boerne.
Episode 21 • Air Date: Apr 22, 2022Stained Glass ArtistMeet the stained glass artist and find out how a tiny pie business got started.
Episode 20 • Air Date: Apr 15, 2022Museum of the Big BendChow down with two brothers in their kitchen & make a stop at this museum on your way to the Big Bend.
Episode 19 • Air Date: Mar 25, 2022Grapefruits / RocketsFind out all you've ever wanted to know about grapefruits & meet the team in love with rockets.
Episode 18 • Air Date: Mar 18, 2022Light Artist / Moth ScientistAn artist is harnessing the power of the sun while a scientist is introducing people to creepy crawlies that come out at night.
Episode 17 • Air Date: Mar 11, 2022Wild West ArtistGrab a bite at a place called Jew Burger & experience the Wild Wild West through the works of a special artist.
Episode 16 • Air Date: Mar 04, 2022Fishing Pier / Saving MustangsTake a trip to the longest fishing pier in the state, & meet the people who've dedicated their lives to saving mustangs.
Episode 15 • Air Date: Feb 25, 2022Classic SteakhouseChow down at a classic steakhouse and gaze up at the stars at a motel in Marathon.
Episode 14 • Air Date: Feb 18, 2022A Slew of SuperheroesTake a trip to the oldest independently owned comic book store in Texas, and visit an old friend of TCR.
Episode 13 • Air Date: Dec 24, 2021TCR Christmas 2021See how good samaritans are giving back during the holiday season, & meet one of our biggest fans.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Dec 03, 2021Helping Hand ShowOne non-profit organization will receive a brand new Mueller building for the 13th annual Helping Hand Show.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Nov 26, 2021Farming PassionMeet a kid with a passion for farming, visit a Dallas steakhouse with a rich history, and see a European-style concert hall in the rolling hills and rural countryside of central Texas.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Nov 19, 2021Vera's BBQGrab a bite to eat at Vera's BBQ, stop by a video game store that's an ode to the past, & find out what the Blue Tile Project is.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Nov 12, 2021Oasis in the CityVisit a beautiful oasis in the middle of the city, and meet the flute couple of Marathon.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Nov 05, 2021Texas Broadcast MuseumLearn all about television at the Texas Broadcast Museum, & chow down at Manuel's.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Oct 29, 2021Texas Heritage MuseumMake a stop by the Texas Heritage Museum, and chow down at the Comanche Tortilla Factory.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Oct 22, 2021Legacy of LasagnaTake a bite at an Italian institution in Houston, then buy some cookies from a high school organization with a very special purpose.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Oct 15, 2021TCR FestivalFind out all the music, crafts, & food that awaits you at the annual TCR Festival!
Episode 4 • Air Date: Oct 08, 2021Big DoobieBig Doobie will introduce you to hog head cheese and cracklins, then meet the woman creating word searches that'll blow your mind.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Oct 01, 2021Diablo SalsaWatch your step amongst these massive mounds of toys, & dip your chip into a fresh batch of Diablo Salsa.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Sep 24, 2021The Accordion KidMeet the accordion kid that's making waves in the music world, chow down on some sweet treats, & make a visit to the John Wayne Museum.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Sep 17, 2021Bob PhillipsSee how a young kid from Dallas became host of the longest-running independently produced TV show in the country.
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Episode 26 • Air Date: May 28, 2021The Sea Bean Lady
Chow down at a legendary seafood establishment in Houston, meet the sea bean lady, and visit a Spanish frontier fort.
Episode 25 • Air Date: May 21, 2021Special BBQ EditionGrab a bite of Texas' most iconic food, in this special BBQ edition of Texas Country Reporter.
Episode 24 • Air Date: May 14, 2021Old-School PharmacyVisit an old-school pharmacy, learn how artisan cheese is crafted, and discover the true power of reading.
Episode 23 • Air Date: May 07, 2021Kid Cowboy; ChapelMeet a kid cowboy, travel to a one of a kind chapel, and see what make's this Houston furniture store so special.
Episode 22 • Air Date: Apr 30, 2021Owens Salvage Co.See how one man's trash is another mans treasure, and visit a Dallas diner that's an institution.
Episode 21 • Air Date: Apr 23, 2021Model T FordTake a spin in a Model T Ford, and see why a group of birds call the Parmer County Courthouse home.
Episode 20 • Air Date: Apr 02, 2021Bowling Bros.Roll a strike with the Bowling Bros., grab a bite at the midpoint of historic Route 66, and see the birds of prey hanging outside the capitol.
Episode 19 • Air Date: Mar 26, 2021Open Seas; CowbirdsRide the open seas, fly high in the sky with a group of cowboys, & see how one woman transforms porcelain art.
Episode 18 • Air Date: Mar 19, 2021Oysters at Gilhooley'sGet your oyster fix at Gilhooley's, see how one man is assembling the Lone Star State piece by piece, & take a stroll along the Texas coastline.
Episode 17 • Air Date: Mar 12, 2021Houston History BusTake a ride on the Houston history bus, hit a bull's eye at Sarrel's Archery, & grab a cup of joe.
Episode 16 • Air Date: Mar 05, 2021How Fish Are FarmedDiscover how fish are farmed, grab a slice of pie right off the interstate, and see how a student-led group is raising leaders by raising cattle.
Episode 15 • Air Date: Feb 26, 2021Air Streams; Pig StandsSee how air streams are making a resurgence, and visit the last of the Pig Stands in San Antonio.
Episode 14 • Air Date: Feb 19, 2021Shudde Hat; BBQ; StumpsPut on a Shudde hat, dig in at Martin's Place BBQ, and see how one woman transforms forgotten stumps.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Dec 06, 2020Mueller's Helping HandWatch as one non-profit organization is given a brand new building during the 12th annual Mueller's Helping Hand.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Nov 27, 2020Classic Cars; OrigamiGet your classic car fix at the Model T Shop and meet a couple of girls who are saving lives with origami.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Nov 20, 2020Jukebox Collector; ArtMeet a jukebox collector with a passion for these classic music machines and find out what Art in Uncommon Places is.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Nov 13, 2020Spinning Jenny's Records; Hall's ChickenRelax to some tunes at Spinning Jenny's record store and grab a bite to eat at Hall's Chicken.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Nov 06, 2020Mosaics; Kind House BakeryMeet a woman in love with mosaics and grab a bite to eat at the Kind House Bakery.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Oct 30, 2020Rice Straw; Bowling BrothersDiscover what rice straw art is and knock down a few pins with the bowling brothers.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Oct 23, 2020Oldschool Diner; CornholeVisit a diner with an oldschool vibe, meet a cornhole champion, & find out why there are concrete arrows all over Texas.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Oct 16, 2020The Moravians; German BakeryHit the dancefloor with The Moravians and visit JB's German Bakery.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Oct 09, 2020Locksmith; AthensMeet a locksmith known all around town and discover why a woman in Athens is serving hot meals to local kids.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Oct 02, 2020Fancy Fluff Candy; IndiaEnjoy some cotton candy from Fancy Fluff, take a trip to India, & meet the man responsible for the 'Hook-em-Horns' sign.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Sep 25, 2020Black MagicDiscover something called Black Garlic, meet the feather painter, & explore the entire perimeter of Texas.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Sep 18, 2020Unexpected DJ; Regency BridgeMeet a DJ who's not quite what you would expect and see the Regency Bridge through the eyes of a new friend of the show.
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Episode 27 • Air Date: Sep 11, 2020Homemade Hobbies
In this special episode of TCR, see some of the hobbies people have gotten into during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Episode 29 • Air Date: May 29, 2020Vets Helping VetsIn this special military edition of TCR, we meet some of the amazing Texans who're responsible for our freedom.
Episode 28 • Air Date: May 22, 2020Butterfly QueensMeet a teacher who loves comic books and discover what makes 3 Bros Bakery so sweet.
Episode 27 • Air Date: May 15, 2020Artistic SpiritsTake a bite of an onion burger, meet the tennis champs of Mason, Texas, and discover the history behind something called 'skull art.'
Episode 26 • Air Date: May 08, 2020The Good Old StuffVisit a musueum dedicated to Lenard's department store, meet a mosaic artist with a twist, & get your hands on some of the most impressive skillets we've ever seen.
Episode 25 • Air Date: May 01, 2020Social DistancingIn this special episode of TCR, we visit three people who've been "social distancing" for years. From the mountains of North Carolina to Alpine Texas, we discover what life is like living off the grid.
Episode 21 • Air Date: Apr 03, 2020A Hidden LandMeet a designer doll maker, admire the San Antonio Blue Hole, and find out why a group of police offices are learning how to play the bagpipes.
Episode 20 • Air Date: Mar 27, 2020Cowboy MuseumFill up at the Kelley Café then visit a musem dedicated to the cowboy way of life.
Episode 19 • Air Date: Mar 20, 2020Tintype StudioTake an old-timey photo, meet the musicians who made jazz music popular, & see how one woman became the most winningest coach in basketball history.
Episode 18 • Air Date: Mar 13, 2020Lovejoy's Soda FountainGrab a sweet treat from a soda fountain with a special connection to the owners, & discover the importance of movies to Big Spring.
Episode 17 • Air Date: Mar 06, 2020Fossil MuseumVisit a museum dedicated to prehistoric fossils, discover the secret to Bill's boxes, and meet the State Fair Funnel Cake Queen.
Episode 16 • Air Date: Feb 28, 2020Highland Park CafeteriaMeet the oldest employee at the Highland Park Cafeteria and get a bowling lesson from one of the best coaches around.
Episode 15 • Air Date: Feb 21, 2020Fidget MatsFind out what a fidget mat is, snack on some of Uncle Ray's Brittle, & meet the man behind the I Am Project.
Episode 14 • Air Date: Feb 14, 2020Caddo LakeGo on a tour of Caddo Lake and chow down on some authentic Creole food at Ma Harper's.
Episode 13 • Air Date: Dec 27, 2019TCR Christmas 2019Take a ride on the Polar Express and meet a group of Santa's who bring Christmas to children all year long.
Episode 16 • Air Date: Dec 25, 2019TCR Christmas 2012Visit the home of the Texas Pecan Cake and follow two young film makers on a cross-country trek to make it home in time for Christmas.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Dec 06, 201911th Annual Helping Hand ShowOne non profit organization will receive a brand new Mueller building for the 11th annual Helping Hand Show.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Nov 29, 2019Chocolate & BBQSee why chocolate & BBQ are the perfect combination, then fly high at the Air & Space Museum.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Nov 22, 2019Hummingbird ArtMeet a man who turns metal into delicate hummingbird art, and visit a new museum dedicated to the history of the Holocaust.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Nov 15, 2019Macrame ComebackSee why macrame is making a comeback, and meet a principal who is using Facebook to read to all of her students.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Nov 08, 2019Sandball ArtDiscover what sandball art is, smell the roses at the Little Greenhouse, and see how a group of guys are using steak sandwiches to get kids into college.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Nov 01, 2019Wheeler BootsTake a walk in a pair of Wheeler Boots and crave your sweet-tooth with a visit to Susie's South 40.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Oct 25, 2019Xylo BatsTake a swing with Xylo Bats and meet a man who's training dogs to save rhinos.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Oct 18, 20192019 Texas Country FestivalLearn all about the 2019 Texas Country Festival!
Episode 4 • Air Date: Oct 11, 2019Koala KolacheGrab a Koala Kolache, purchase some Rockport art, and meet a woman who's dedicated her life to saving animals.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Oct 04, 2019Bone ArtWatch bones become art, meet the typewriter rodeo, and discover why a batch of cookies was inspired by a little girl.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Sep 27, 2019Vela FarmsTake a trip to the Jonesville General Store and grab a bite to eat at Vela Farms.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Sep 20, 2019Bow Tie ManMeet a man with a passion for bow ties, attend a highschool graduation... with only one senior, & visit Gates Donuts.
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