Sinopsis
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.
Episodios
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Texas Show Caves
07/03/2016 Duración: 31minWe've spent a lot of time on this show talking about the landscape of Texas: literal, cultural, and historical. But one thing we haven't explored very much is what's under the landscape: caves. The Central Texas limestone that has supplied building materials for so many Texan landmarks is also home to several high-quality and fascinating caverns that you can go visit today.
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Sea of Mud
29/02/2016 Duración: 36minThe story of Texas Independence is almost always told from the perspective of the victorious Texans. Comparatively few academic studies have looked at the experience of the other side of the conflict. However, in some ways, the experience of the Mexican armies in Texas is as revealing to the story of Texas’ independence as that of Sam Houston’s army. Today we take a look at the story of El Mar De Lodo, the Sea of Mud.
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The Two Battles at Adobe Walls Part Two
22/02/2016 Duración: 20minIn the history of the Indian wars in Texas, two remarkable battles were fought in the dusty Panhandle trading post of Adobe Walls. Last week we talked about the first battle, the last great moment of glory a legendary frontier figure. The second was the first battle in a war that finally saw the end of the Comanche presence in Texas.
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The Two Battles at Adobe Walls Part One
15/02/2016 Duración: 22minIn the history of the Indian wars in Texas, two remarkable battles were fought in the dusty Panhandle trading post of Adobe Walls. The first was the last great moment of glory for legendary frontier figure. The second was the first battle in a war that finally saw the end of the Comanche presence in Texas. This week we have part one of the Two Battles of Adobe Walls.
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Saving San Jacinto
08/02/2016 Duración: 12minSan Jacinto is revered by all Texans as one of the most historically and emotionally significant sites in the Lone Star State. Today we bring you a true tale of the battlefield, its artifacts, and how you can stop these priceless heirlooms from being destroyed.
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Michael Nesmith
01/02/2016 Duración: 37minWhen it comes to his art, this Texas-born musician does not particularly like to monkey around. Heir to a fortune in office supply money, Mike Nesmith became trapped by fame borne of an audition he attended on a lark. Forced to choose between outward success and his own artistic principles, he chose to listen to the band within his heart.
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Odds and Ends Part Two
25/01/2016 Duración: 32minSometimes we run across a story that we can’t quite stretch into a full episode on its own. This week we're bringing you more odds and ends.
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Odds and Ends Part One
18/01/2016 Duración: 24minSometimes we run across a story that we can’t quite stretch into a full episode on its own. Today we thought we’d bring you some interesting stories we wanted to bring to you as kind of a potpourri of odds and ends
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Texas Trees
11/01/2016 Duración: 23minMost people think of plains and desert when they think about Texas, but in fact, Texas has vast forests and a wide variety of trees, many of them with some truly amazing stories. They have been witness to the fascinating history of this great state.
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The Wonderful Topperweins
28/12/2015 Duración: 16minThey billed themselves as the greatest husband and wife shooting team in the world, and their feats of marksmanship were so great that Annie Oakley herself declared them the best she’d ever seen. This week we look at the story of Ad and Plinky, the Famous Topperweins.
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Dr. Red Duke
21/12/2015 Duración: 18minFrom the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, it's Dr. Red Duke.
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Texas Ranching
14/12/2015 Duración: 25minThe enduring image of Texas is that of the cowboy riding along the range, of the wealthy cattleman in his ranch, of the majestic longhorn. The cattle industry has been linked to Texas throughout its history, from the earliest Spanish settlers to the modern day cowboys. This week we look at Ranching in Texas.
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Texas Longhorn Cattle
07/12/2015 Duración: 23minThere are many symbols of Texas. The Lone Star. The Alamo. The oil derrick. All are evocative of this great state. But just as iconic is the hardy breed of cattle that's forever linked with the cowboy culture of Texas in the 1800s. This week we take a look at another legend of Texas, the Texas Longhorn.
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John Wesley Hardin
30/11/2015 Duración: 33minFamous for having once killed a man just because he snored, the man's self-promoted legend was no doubt larger than the man himself. There is no denying that he was a remorseless and deadly killer with the blood of dozens of men on his hands. He was in many ways a personification of Texas’ tumultuous and tragic years after the Civil War. This week we look at the short and deadly life of John Wesley Hardin.
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Dallas Cowboys
23/11/2015 Duración: 36minConsidered to be the most valuable sports franchise in the world, they have fans in every major US city and all over the world. In the 1970s, it was a dynasty of unparalleled success under a legendary head coach. In the 1990s, a new dynasty was formed under an unconventional owner. Their fans have seen the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Today we’re talking about the remarkable history of America’s team, the Dallas Cowboys.
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Doak Walker
16/11/2015 Duración: 22minThey say that in Texas, football is religion, and for an entire generation, the greatest Texas gridiron hero was without question Doak Walker. He had a nearly perfect career, winning just about every award possible from high school to the NFL. It was playing for Southern Methodist University that he made his greatest mark, turning the Cotton Bowl into 'the house that Doak built'.
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Mean Joe Greene
09/11/2015 Duración: 18minHe was tall, fast, and incredibly strong. He was the pride of North Texas and the bane of Oilers and Cowboys fans. He was a football legend.
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U-Boats in the Gulf of Mexico
02/11/2015 Duración: 18minThey prowled the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, looking for targets headed for Europe: oil tankers, merchant ships, and passenger ships. As odd as it sounds, we’re talking about Nazi U-boats patrolling the waters off of Galveston Island.
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Halloween 2015
26/10/2015 Duración: 26minIt’s time to put the kiddies to bed and prepare yourself for more spooky tales of Texas.