Watermelons, Whoopin's & Wheelies: Wild Memories from the Oldest Town in Texas with Poogie Alders

Welcome back to Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule!In today’s episode, we sit down with one of the most colorful characters ever to come out of East Texas — Nathan “Poogie” Alders.Poogie shares unbelievable (and completely true) stories from his childhood:• Growing up in a Pentecostal home where the TV was literally turned to face the wall• Working in chicken houses with thousands of hens• Riding a motorcycle straight through his school hallway• Watermelon fields, firehouse memories, and small-town mischief• The secret closet where his parents kept the “forbidden” television• Why he refused to drink milk or eat eggs• And how he somehow became both a local legend and a career firemanThis episode is packed with Texas history, childhood chaos, and heartfelt moments that show what life was really like growing up in Nacogdoches.If you love small-town stories, big personalities, and a whole lot of laughter — this one’s for you.Thank you for watching!If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a story from the oldest town in Texas. Your support helps this podcast reach more people who love great stories, rich history, and the magic of East Texas.Listen to the Podcast Anywhere You Get Your ShowsFind Made in Nacogdoches on:– Apple Podcasts – Spotify– Amazon Music– iHeartRadio– And all major podcast platformsThanks again for being part of the journey. See you in the next episode! #madeinnacogdoches #bradmaule #generalhospital #MIN #Nacogdoches #Poogie