Once Upon a Time in Texas

17/10/2023

Last week we surpassed 2000 downloads of Once Upon a Time in Texas. Super excited and we are now past 2300. Thank you all for all the support.

15/08/2023

Once Upon a Time in Texas Podcast #29 is dropping Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 5:00 am.

Every now and then you run across someone that just really has a magnetism about them that you just can't ignore. Michael Battaglino is one of those people. Sit down with me and hear a little about Michael, what led him to Wichita Falls, TX and his thoughts on leadership, building relationships and how kindness and getting involved can make any community a better place. I cannot say enough about this guy and I suspect you'll agree. I'm proud to call him a friend.

Check it out at themichaelmitchell.com and listen on whatever platform you listen to podcasts.

08/08/2023

Once Upon a Time in Texas Podcast #28 is dropping Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 5:00 am.

Rarely do ladies get noted in history and that is a shame because there are tons of women in our history that have really lived interesting lives and left their mark! In episode #28, we explore nine cowgirls in the American West that stepped outside the confines of "womens work" and earned the right to be called cowgirls. Sit back, relax and learn ya a little sumthin!

Check it out at themichaelmitchell.com and listen on whatever platform you listen to podcasts.

26/07/2023

Once Upon a Time in Texas Podcast #26 is dropping Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 5:00 am.

When people think of Texas, there are lots of things that come to mind - boots, spurs, cowboy hats, cattle and of course, ranches. Take a stroll with me while we look at 9 former and current ranches right her in the Lone Star State. Take your hat off, prop your boots up and sit a spell and you might learn a little something.

Check it out at themichaelmitchell.com and listen on whatever platform you listen to podcasts.

Once Upon a Time in Texas Podcast #26 is dropping Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 5:00 am.
When people think of Texas, there are lots of things that come to mind - boots, spurs, cowboy hats, cattle and of course, ranches. Take a stroll with me while we look at 9 former and current ranches right her in the Lone Star State. Take your hat off, prop your boots up and sit a spell and you might learn a little something.

Check it out at themichaelmitchell.com and listen on whatever platform you listen to podcasts.

18/07/2023

Once Upon a Time in Texas Podcast #25 is dropping Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 5:00 am.

In Texas, we love our state and we are proud to be from Texas and share it with any one who will listen. There are literally HUNDREDS of facts and trivia about Texas and so I sifted through some to bring you 9 unusual facts. Take your hat off, prop your boots up and sit a spell and you might learn a little something.

Photo note - This is in Megargel, TX. This old truck has been sitting in front of this service station for years. I haven't been there recently but I suspect it may still be there. More photos can be found at my photography website - howlingcoyotephotography.com

Check it out at themichaelmitchell.com and listen on whatever platform you listen to podcasts.

04/07/2023

Once Upon a Time in Texas Podcast #23 is dropping Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 5:00 am.

There are tons of Native American Tribes in the United States. I knew a large amount of them were historically in Texas at one point or another but I had no idea that only three federally recognized tribes are headquartered in Texas today. In this episode I give a little bit of history on tribes that were significant to Texas in one form or another and then jump into the three tribes in Texas today.

Photo note - This is one of the Bison Calves that was born at my parents place. more photos can be found at my photography website - howlingcoyotephotography.com

Check it out at themichaelmitchell.com and listen on whatever platform you listen to podcasts.

27/06/2023

Once Upon a Time Podcast #22 is dropping Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 5:00 am.

Every state has its odd and interesting places to visit and Texas is no exception. In this podcast we will learn about six of those odd and interesting places from across the state. I could have done a lot more and probably will in the future but for now, lets check out these six.

Check it out at themichaelmitchell.com and listen on whatever platform you listen to podcasts.

24/05/2023

Once Upon a Time Podcast #17 is dropping Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 5:00 am.
Texas has a ton of professional sports teams! Do you know what the Official Sport of Texas is? I think you'll be surprised and then think "well, that's about right" once you find out. Come hear a little about Sports Teams in Texas and what is the official State Sport of Texas.
Check it out at themichaelmitchell.com and listen on whatever platform you listen to podcasts.

10/05/2023

Once Upon a Time Podcast #15 is dropping Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 5:00 am.
This episode of Once Upon a Time in Texas finds us looking into the five haunted places in Texas.
Check it out at themichaelmitchell.com and listen on whatever platform you listen to podcasts.

02/05/2023

Once Upon a Time Podcast #14 is dropping Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 5:00 am.
This episode of Once Upon a Time in Texas finds us looking into the three oldest towns in Texas all argue that they are the oldest. Who is it really? Check out episode 14 to find out who actually takes the prize of oldest town in Texas. There is some more interesting history to be learned about the Great State of Texas.
Check it out at themichaelmitchell.com and listen on whatever platform you listen to podcasts.

18/04/2023

Once Upon a Time Podcast #12 is dropping Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 5:00 am.
This episode of Once Upon a Time in Texas focuses on Presidents. There are two presidents that were born here in Texas. Most of you ASSUME you know who they are but most of you are mistaken. There is some more interesting history to be learned about the Great State of Texas.
Check it out at themichaelmitchell.com and listen on whatever platform you listen to podcasts.

11/04/2023

Once Upon a Time Podcast #11 is dropping Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 5:00 am.

This episode of Once Upon a Time in Texas explores some of the everyday items we all use in our lives that were invented right here in the great State of Texas.

Check it out at themichaelmitchell.com and listen on whatever platform you listen to podcasts.

05/04/2023

10 Podcasts already! Holy smokes this has been a lot of fun and I have learned a lot. Hope y'all are enjoying it.

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04/04/2023

Podcast #10 coming to you tomorrow, Wednesday, April 5 at 5AM. Check it out at themichaelmitchell.com on the podcast page. I am on over 10 different platforms so you can listen wherever you like to hear podcasts.
There are tons of tall tales and unique places in Texas. This episode will explore another four stories about vengeful ghosts in Denton, quirky animals and west Texas and unique places like the Devils Sinkhole here in the Great State of Texas. Jump on to Once Upon a Times Podcast #10 and check it out.
The photo below was taken by me and can be found at my photography website at howlingcoyotephotography.com

14/03/2023

Podcast #7 coming to you March 15 at 5AM. Check it out at themichaelmitchell.com on the podcast page. I am on over 10 different platforms so you can listen wherever you like to hear podcasts.
Did you know we have the tallest Capitol Building in the US? It is even taller than the US Capitol building. There are a ton of interesting facts about our State Capitol Building here in Texas and a few Myths and Legends to boot. Jump on to Once Upon a Times Podcast #7 and check it out.
The photo below was taken by me and can be found at my photography website at howlingcoyotephotography.com

08/03/2023

Podcast #6 coming to you March 8 at 5AM. Check it out at themichaelmitchell.com on the podcast page. I am on over 10 different platforms so you can listen wherever you like to hear podcasts.
Have you ever wondered about Famous Texas Women during March, Women's History Month? Well here you go, let's explore a few Famous Texas Women like the Mother of Texas to the Saviors of the Alamo to even a couple of outlaws. Texas is full of amazing and interesting people.
The photo below was taken by me and can be found at my photography website at howlingcoyotephotography.com

15/02/2023

Alrighty folks, Podcast #3 dropped at 8:00 this morning. You can go to my website at https://sites.google.com/view/themichaelmitchell/podcast?authuser=0 and choose the platform of your choice to listen

31/01/2023

Go to themichaelmitchell.com and click on podcast. You'll be able to find where my podcast will be posted and also like the Once Upon a Time in Texas FB Page and Group

30/01/2023

Coming February, 2023 - https://onceuponatimeintexas.podbean.com/