Truly Texan

The team behind Knights of the Grail, a non-profit based in Paige, Texas, discusses how they provide therapeutic horsemanship for veterans as well as jousting shows for Sherwood Forest Faire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracy Frank, who's based in Seguin, Texas, tells the story of how she started the Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Wilson (AKA Hydra) and Amy Sherman (AKA Electra Blu) discuss how they helped found Texas Roller Girls and pioneer the very sport of roller derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Ivester, owner of both Ivester Contemporary and East Side Picture Framing, shares how the East Austin Arts District movement came to be and discusses the current fine arts scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenya Rodriguez, a folklorico dancer and A&M student, reflects on her Mexican heritage and shares the time she performed on stage with famous band Pierce the Veil.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fernando Palomo, a Texas painter, discusses his art journey, love for biking and current exhibition at an Austin art gallery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monica Maldonado Williams, who co-founded the New Philanthropists in Austin, discusses barriers to philanthropy and non-profit leadership boards for people of color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christina Hiltscher, owner of Unchained Art Contemporary Gallery, discusses the growing fine art scene in Austin.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Doggett, an Austin-based family physician, talks about her life-changing diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and the simple practice that helps her symptoms as well as her experience as a patient rather than doctor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimitri Staszewski, an Austin-based photographer, talks about his experience documenting a friend's cancer journey only to be diagnosed with cancer himself a year into the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truly Texan is going on holiday break! We'll be back in January! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Hames, an Austin-based filmmaker, shares the behind-the-scenes of his work, including one film that got him knighted by the then-prince of Belgium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raeven K. Harris, an Austin-based seamstress and designer, shares her sewing journey and experience winning the 2023 Her Universe Fashion Show at the famed San Diego Comic Con. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Chambers, a San Antonio-born television personality, journalist, and owner of BIRD Bakery, discusses her career, mental health, and her upcoming work with students at UT Austin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monte Warden, an Austin-based singer and songwriter, discusses his music career, which includes co-writing one of George Strait's biggest hits, as well as his family's long history in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gilbert Tuhabonye, an Austin-based running coach and founder of Gilbert's Gazelles and the Gazelle Foundation, tells his story of survival from a massacre during the Tutsi-Hutu war in Burundi, Africa.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Banbury, an Austin jazz singer and opera librettist, discusses his experience as one of the few Black, openly gay men in his field, from encounters with minstrelsy to performances honoring those who came before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jorden Halvorsen, a new Texan originally from North Carolina, discusses her career as a female bull rider and shares her near death experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aline Mayagoitia, an actress who spent much of her life in Austin, is currently playing the role of Katherine Howard in the North American tour of the musical "Six." She shares her experience of traveling across the country and preparing to play a historic character whose story has modern relevance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rudy Landeros is a former Austin police officer and United Nations police adviser. He discusses his work as a policeman, which included helping vulnerable undocumented immigrants, as well as his time in Sierra Leone and Afghanistan under the United Nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn Albarado, a Florence-based life coach, grew up with family and business tied tightly together thanks to generational company Dagar's Catering. She discusses her experience with that difficult intersection, especially in regard to her relationship with her beloved father, as well as how she came to live outside of her father's shadow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim Butler, a Plano mom and former teacher, shares her terrifying experience with a rare disease called myasthenia gravis right after having her first child.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elisia Velasquez, owner of Austin-based Teddy V. Patisserie, discusses how she started her successful cookie company and how she's now working to balance the business with caring for her sick father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Cargill, a gun rights advocate and the owner of Central Texas Gun Works, discusses how a tragedy spurred him to become a firearms instructor as well as his thoughts on the debate over guns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brigitte Bandit, an Austin-based drag queen, speaks about her journey into drag and her current fight against the Texas legislature as it tries to ban drag performances.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truly Texan, a podcast from the Austin American-Statesman, is coming to your favorite streaming platforms on Aug. 15. Head over to the Statesman website to submit your story and share what makes you truly Texan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices