Texan Edge

Tweed Scott
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  The Texan Edge is more than a podcast — it’s a Texas state of mind.  Hosted by Tweed Scott, author of Texas in Her Own Words, each weekday brings a short burst of inspiration, common sense, and straight talk from the Lone Star perspective. Some days we’ll visit a slice of Texas history; other days, we’ll share a story or reflection to help you face the day with grit, gratitude, and grace.  Whether you were born here, got here as fast as you could, or just wish you had — The Texan Edge reminds you why the Texas spirit still matters. It’s where optimism wears boots, humor has manners, and pride runs as deep as the oil wells.  Pull up a chair, friend. Take a listen. On Wednesdays and Fridays, we focus on a Texas historical event to showcase our daily nugget.  Ultimately, it's a Texas thing!  My why with The Texan Edge is to share the spirit of Texas—the humor, grit, wisdom, and warmth I’ve lived and loved here—with people everywhere. I want to remind folks each day that they carry the strength to face life with courage, perspective, and a smile. This podcast is my way of giving back the inspiration Texas has given me, one daily nugget at a time.   Because here at The Texan Edge, we don’t just talk Texas — we live it.  The Texan Edge is "Not just a podcast, but a Texas state of mind.” 

  1. 1D AGO

    Texas Logic

    Send a text   Episode Description  Texans don’t spend much time admiring broken things. We look them over and ask, “Alright, what can we do with this?” In this episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott explores the quiet Texas habit of practical problem solving — not pretending things are fine, but refusing to stop at complaining. From storm cleanup to everyday challenges at work and home, this episode is about taking the next small, doable step and letting momentum do the rest.   Show Notes  The Texan instinct when something breaks: assess, then actFixing trucks, barns, neighborhoods — and mindsetsA familiar Texas scene: neighbors showing up after a stormWhy real problem-solving doesn’t need a manualThe shift from complaint to actionAsking a better question: What’s the next small, doable step?Practical problem-solving in everyday life:At work: gathering facts instead of assigning blameAt home: tackling one corner, one conversation, one habitInternally: grounding anxiety in the present momentThe humility behind real problem solvingHow small wins create momentum — and momentum builds confidenceTrusting yourself more by solving what’s in front of you This Week’s Texan Edge Challenge   Identify one problem you’ve been circling without actionWrite down three possible stepsCircle the smallest one — 10 minutes or lessDo itLet that action remind you: you’re more capable than worry suggests Core Takeaway: Texan problem solvers don’t wait for perfect plans. They start where they are and move things forward.     This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    3 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Owning Your Own Life

    Send a text   Episode Description  Texas was built by people willing to move toward a horizon they couldn’t fully see. That frontier spirit still lives on today — not as rebellion for rebellion’s sake, but as responsibility taken seriously. In this episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott explores modern Texas independence: owning your choices, trading blame for action, and stewarding your own life with intention. This is about freedom earned through responsibility, not luck or guarantees.   Show Notes  The Texas habit of moving toward an unseen horizonFrontier independence: then and nowWhy “don’t tread on me” is really about responsibility, not defianceA modern frontier story: starting a small business without guaranteesRunning the numbers, leaning on each other, and owning the outcomeIndependence defined:Choices matter more than circumstancesBlame gives way to ownershipWhat independence looks like in everyday life:Becoming the problem-solver instead of the office complainerAdjusting your own habits instead of waiting on othersManaging money with intention instead of wishful thinkingLearning skills instead of hoping things changeThe Texan truth: responsibility and freedom rise togetherWhy people who carry responsibility well are trusted with more freedomStewardship as a Texas value — controlling your response, even when you can’t control outcomes This Week’s Texan Edge Challenge   Notice where you say: “That’s just how it is”Identify one concrete action that moves things forwardMake the call, ask the question, start the listTake the step this week — not because you have to, but because you choose to Core Takeaway: Texas independence isn’t about doing whatever you want. It’s about owning your life — fully and willingly.   This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    4 min

  3. 3D AGO

    Getting Back Up, The Texan Way

    Send a text   Episode Description  Texas teaches respect for hard seasons. Storms knock things down here — wind, hail, drought, floods — and Texans respond the same way every time: show up, assess the damage, and get to work. In this episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott explores real Texan grit — not loud toughness or drama, but steady, stubborn forward motion. This is about resilience built one small step at a time, long before anyone’s watching.   Show Notes  Why Texans respect storms instead of pretending they don’t existWhat shows up after the storm: chainsaws, casseroles, and work glovesA West Texas rancher’s lesson in grit after a brutal seasonGrit without drama: counting the cost and fixing fences one post at a timeThe difference between bravado and resilienceWhy resilience isn’t about never failingDeciding ahead of time that getting back up is part of who you areSeeing adversity as training, not a verdictWhat grit looks like in everyday life:Being passed over and choosing growth instead of quittingSitting with relational pain instead of numbing or blowing things upTaking constructive action — one step a dayWhy perfect conditions are a mythThe real foundation of grit: ordinary Tuesdays when no one’s watchingKeeping promises to yourself because your word still matters This Week’s Texan Edge Challenge   Identify one area where you quietly went to groundChoose one small, real step toward getting back upOne call, one email, one walk — nothing flashyTake the step and notice how momentum returns Core Takeaway: Texan grit isn’t loud. It’s durable. And it’s built one honest step at a time.     This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    4 min

  4. 4D AGO

    Healthy Pride Without Arrogance

    Send a text   Episode Description  Texans are known for pride — big flags, big stories, and strong opinions. But the Texans people admire most aren’t the loudest in the room. They’re the ones who stand tall without standing over anyone else. In this episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott explores the balance between pride and humility, drawing from small-town Friday night lights and years behind the microphone. This is about owning who you are, honoring where you came from, and staying open to growth — all at the same time.   Show Notes  Texas pride: loud on the surface, grounded at the coreThe kind of pride Texans respect most — strong without being showyA small-town Friday night coach who models humility after a big winLessons from 14 years of play-by-play radioWhy healthy pride doesn’t require tearing anyone else downBeing grateful for your roots while staying curious about other storiesHow pride with humility shows up in everyday life:Owning your work without claiming you did it aloneGiving credit where it’s due and accepting compliments cleanlyHonoring family sacrifices and speaking names with respectDropping the habit of apologizing for your own competenceThe quiet courage of saying “I’m good at this” honestlyHolding two truths at once: confidence and room to grow This Week’s Texan Edge Challenge   Write down three things you’re genuinely proud ofChoose skills, obstacles overcome, or ways you show up for othersShare one of them out loud with someone you trustDon’t minimize itFinish with: “I’m grateful I had the chance to do that.” Core Takeaway: Real Texas pride isn’t about volume. It’s about standing tall, staying rooted, and leaving room for growth.     This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    4 min

  5. 5D AGO

    Turning Strangers Into Guests

    Send a text   Episode Description  Texans don’t just enter a room — they acknowledge it. In this episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott explores big-hearted hospitality as a lived mindset, not a performance. From a small-town café to everyday moments at home, work, and in public, this episode unpacks how simple acts of welcome create connection, belonging, and quiet strength. Hospitality isn’t about what you own or provide — it’s about how you show up. This is a practical, repeatable Texan trait anyone can carry into their daily life.   Show Notes  Why Texans don’t just walk into rooms — they arriveBig-hearted hospitality as a way of moving through the worldA small-town café moment that explains everythingHospitality isn’t about hosting — it’s about presenceTreating people as guests, even in ordinary placesEveryday examples:Introducing yourself firstGreeting family face-to-face instead of from another roomHolding doors, giving seats, offering kindness without obligationWhy hospitality requires courage, not comfortChoosing kindness without controlling the outcomeThe Texan belief in abundance — spirit, not stuffThis week’s Texan Edge Challenge:Pick one place that feels rushed or coldChoose one small, repeatable act of hospitalityPractice it every day for a weekDon’t keep score — observe how the space (and you) change Reflection Prompt: What would shift in your world if people felt more seen simply because you showed up differently?   This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    4 min

  6. FEB 20

    Weathering What You Can't Control

    Send a text   Episode Description  In February of 1971, a brutal blizzard swept across the Texas Panhandle, burying roads, swallowing fence lines, and stranding families and ranchers under deep snow and ice. Power failed, highways vanished, and forecasts stopped mattering. What carried people through wasn’t technology or planning—it was neighbors, grit, and a quiet refusal to leave anyone behind.  In this episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott looks back at that storm and connects it to a deeper Texas truth: when conditions turn against you, what matters most is what—and who—you’ve already decided to rely on. A reflection on resilience, community, and choosing your anchor before the wind picks up.   Show Notes  February can be unforgiving in Texas, especially on the Panhandle. Around February 20th, 1971, a massive blizzard rolled in and stayed. Snow piled from six inches to more than two feet in some areas. Roads disappeared. Vehicles were stranded. Ranchers watched drifts consume fence lines, barns, and livestock.  But the story of that storm isn’t just about weather.  Local road crews worked nonstop to reach isolated homes. Neighbors checked on neighbors, shared heat, food, and coffee, and made sure the elderly weren’t forgotten. Ranchers pushed themselves to exhaustion trying to save cattle. Out there, survival didn’t depend on forecasts—it depended on people.  This episode ties that moment to a broader Texas pattern seen throughout history:  Settlers betting on a future they couldn’t fully seeFamilies relying on one another during upheaval and uncertaintyCommunities choosing connection over isolation when conditions worsen The storm may look different in your own life—a diagnosis, a layoff, a financial downturn—but the question remains the same:   When the storm hits, who have you already decided to rely on? And what part of yourself will you refuse to surrender, no matter how deep the drifts get? Thank you for spending the week with The Texan Edge. If these stories have given you something solid to lean on, consider sharing the show with someone who could use it. We’ll see you next week.   This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    3 min

  7. FEB 19

    The Flag Comes Down

    Send a text Episode Description On February 19, 1846, Texas did something no one does lightly. It lowered its own flag. In Austin, President Anson Jones presided over the final act of the Republic of Texas as it officially joined the United States. With a short, unforgettable sentence—“The Republic of Texas is no more”—a nation ended and a new chapter began. Today’s episode explores what that moment really meant. Texans weren’t guaranteed safety, prosperity, or peace by annexation. They chose uncertainty anyway. They traded independence for the hope of security, knowing there was no return policy. This story isn’t just about history. It’s about knowing when a season has run its course, when holding on takes more courage than letting go, and when endings quietly become beginnings. Because Texas didn’t disappear when the flag came down.  It just went back to work. Show Notes A quiet but monumental day: February 19, 1846, marks the official end of the Republic of Texas and its annexation into the United StatesThe man at the center: Anson Jones presides over the ceremony and delivers one of the most understated lines in Texas historyA flag lowered, not a spirit: What Texans hoped annexation would bring—security, stability, and opportunity—and what remained uncertainNo guarantees, no return policy: Why this decision required faith rather than certaintyA larger lesson: Sometimes determination isn’t about holding on—it’s about knowing when to release what you built and trust the next chapterModern reflection: How this moment speaks to anyone facing an ending in business, identity, or purposeTexas resilience: The Republic ended, but Texas didn’t—and neither did the workComing up tomorrow: We close out the week with a February storm that tested just how much Texans could endure. This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    4 min

  8. FEB 18

    When Texas Bought Time

    Send a text   Episode Description  Texas history often celebrates bold action—but some of its most important victories were built on restraint.  In mid-February of 1836, Texas stood in a dangerous in-between moment. Antonio López de Santa Anna was advancing. The Alamo was occupied but not yet under full siege. And Sam Houston was shaping an army that had exactly one fight in it.  In this episode of The Texan Edge, we explore how waiting—deliberate, strategic waiting—became one of the most important tools Texas used to survive. What looked like hesitation at the time was actually leadership, patience with purpose, and a refusal to make permanent decisions in a temporary storm.   Show Notes  A tense February: Texas in mid-February 1836, caught between preparation and invasionThe moving threat: Santa Anna’s army advancing northAn unfinished fight: The Alamo occupied, but the decisive moments still aheadHouston’s strategy: Delays, repositioning, and retreat as tools—not failuresPublic frustration: Criticism from newspapers and calls for immediate battleBuying time: How patience allowed families to flee, volunteers to arrive, and the enemy to overextendThe Runaway Scrape: Civilians moving east while the army held space and waited“Dumb like a fox”: Why Houston knew his army could only win once—and had to choose the momentThe modern lesson: Knowing when waiting is leadership, not weakness 🏡 Join the porch: Be part of the conversation at Substack.com/TexanEdge 🔁 Share the episode: If this resonated, pass it along 📅 Back tomorrow: Another chapter from Texas history—and the lessons it still carries     This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    4 min
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  The Texan Edge is more than a podcast — it’s a Texas state of mind.  Hosted by Tweed Scott, author of Texas in Her Own Words, each weekday brings a short burst of inspiration, common sense, and straight talk from the Lone Star perspective. Some days we’ll visit a slice of Texas history; other days, we’ll share a story or reflection to help you face the day with grit, gratitude, and grace.  Whether you were born here, got here as fast as you could, or just wish you had — The Texan Edge reminds you why the Texas spirit still matters. It’s where optimism wears boots, humor has manners, and pride runs as deep as the oil wells.  Pull up a chair, friend. Take a listen. On Wednesdays and Fridays, we focus on a Texas historical event to showcase our daily nugget.  Ultimately, it's a Texas thing!  My why with The Texan Edge is to share the spirit of Texas—the humor, grit, wisdom, and warmth I’ve lived and loved here—with people everywhere. I want to remind folks each day that they carry the strength to face life with courage, perspective, and a smile. This podcast is my way of giving back the inspiration Texas has given me, one daily nugget at a time.   Because here at The Texan Edge, we don’t just talk Texas — we live it.  The Texan Edge is "Not just a podcast, but a Texas state of mind.” 

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  • Creator
    Tweed Scott
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Texan Edge
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