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Two Texas Teas
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The Two Texas Teas Podcast — a Texas-sized blend of talk, truth, and twisty takes. Tune in every other Monday as Lawson & Don sip, spill, and serve Texas politics, allegations, tech, family, and business with laughs, real talk, & real guests. From the Capitol to the coffee table, we keep it candid and Central TX. Visit www.twotexasteas.com to learn more, grab merch, or be a guest!

  1. 6h ago

    Stitch by Stitch feat. Liby Tolm

    Era 2: Stitch by Stitch — Liby Tolm of Elite Knitting and Looking Friday From Kazakhstan to New York to Austin, Liby Tolm has spent 14 years turning yarn into art and building a fashion house that does things entirely on her own terms. Lawson and Don sit down with the founder of Elite Knitting Studio and Looking Friday to talk about crochet, couture, community, and why fast fashion is ruining everything. Liby moved to Austin from New York because she wanted to — simple as that — and has spent the time since building a sample-making team, earning a Nest Guild Handcrafted Certified mark, working with designers on film and TV, recreating heirloom pieces for families who lost everything in the California fires, and hosting community gatherings to bring Austin and San Antonio's fashion world together. We also find out Don crocheted a scarf at age 10 and has never fully recovered from the experience. We get into why natural fibers are non-negotiable for anyone doing handcraft work in Texas heat, why trends move so fast now that the best strategy is to just make what you love, how Lawson and Liby connected through Fashion Group International during the pandemic while Lawson was wearing a full glam dress and house slippers, and why Liby hopes her pieces end up in a vintage store one day. Her upcoming couture collection is called Angels and Demons. We are ready. Real talk. Texas brewed. ☕ Connect with Liby Tolm 🔗 eliteknitting.com 🔗 lookingfriday.com 📸 @eliteknitting 📸 @lookingfriday 📧 libbytolm@elite-knitting.com 📞 347-278-5610 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Libby Tome and Elite Knitting 02:45 The Impact of the Pandemic on Community and Networking 03:58 Ad Break 04:40 Covid Friendships 06:23 Libby's Journey from Kazakhstan to the Fashion Industry 09:18 The Fashion Scene in Texas: Opportunities and Challenges 12:09 Building Community in the Fashion Industry 15:01 Creative Process and Inspiration in Knitting 17:57 Elite Knitting: Custom Creations and Client Stories 20:44 Looking Friday: Couture and Ready-to-Wear Fashion 22:11 The Fast-Paced World of Fashion Design 23:59 Ad Break 24:42 Fast Fashion Continued 28:54 Navigating Trends in Fashion 34:53 The Influence of Local Culture on Design 38:04 Future Aspirations and Upcoming Collections 42:10 Outro Want to Be Part of the Show? 🎙️ guests.twotexasteas.com 📣 ads.twotexasteas.com 🛍️ shop.twotexasteas.com Find Us Everywhere 🔗 biosites.com/twotexasteas 📸 instagram.com/twotexasteas 🎵 tiktok.com/@twotexasteas 🐦 x.com/twotexasteas ▶️ youtube.com/@twotexasteas 📧 substack.com/@twotexasteas Real talk. Texas brewed. ☕

    Stitch by Stitch feat. Liby Tolm

  2. Sep 21

    No Dems. No Republicans. A Third Party ft. Tom Jopseh

    No Dems. No Republicans. A Third Party: America's Main Street Party ft. Tom Jospeh What if the problem with American democracy isn't who we're voting for — it's who we never even get to vote for? Lawson and Don welcome back Tom Joseph, founder of America's Main Street Party — a nonpartisan framework designed to take money completely out of the nominating process. Tom is a systems engineer and serial entrepreneur who applied the same engineering brain that built a 35-year remote-work accounting firm to fixing American democracy. His conclusion? The problem isn't Election Day. It's everything that happens before it. Money controls who gets on the ballot. Gerrymandering buries opposition votes before the polls even open. And the only thing both parties agree on is keeping it that way. His solution is a legal loophole — if a nominating contest involves no money, the FEC has no jurisdiction. So he built one. An app. A contest. A whole alternate primary system. No dollars required. We also get into redistricting in Bexar County, why over a million Texas voters had their registrations suspended, and why this could crack the two-party system by 2028. Register to Vote in Texas 🗳️ texas.gov/register-to-vote Connect with Tom Joseph 🔗 mainstreetparty.org 🔗 wilsonsfountain.us 📸 @mainstreetparty_ 🐦 @americasmainst 🦋 @mainstreetparty.bsky.social 📧 tsjoseph@mainstreetparty.org 📞 412-600-6250 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to America's Main Street Party 01:48 Tom Joseph's Background and Business Journey 03:44 The Challenge of Partisanship and Gerrymandering 06:22 Impact of Redistricting on Local Elections 07:41 Innovative Solutions to Political Representation 10:38 The Role of Super PACs in Elections 12:30 Accountability in Political Candidates 14:39 Creating a New System for Candidate Selection 17:35 Application Development and Civic Engagement 21:34 The Challenges of Modern Voting Systems 24:32 Resistance to Change in Political Ecosystems 27:55 Barriers to Voting Access 29:46 Reforming the Political Landscape 32:43 Innovative Solutions for Civic Engagement 37:38 The Future of Political Representation Want to Be Part of Season 2? 🎙️ guests.twotexasteas.com 📣 ads.twotexasteas.com 🛍️ shop.twotexasteas.com Find Us Everywhere 🔗 biosites.com/twotexasteas 📸 instagram.com/twotexasteas 🎵 tiktok.com/@twotexasteas 🐦 x.com/twotexasteas ▶️ youtube.com/@twotexasteas Real talk. Texas brewed. ☕

    No Dems. No Republicans. A Third Party ft. Tom Jopseh

  3. Sep 7 ·  Bonus

    Vote With Your Phone ft. Ramon Perez

    Special Episode: Vote With Your Phone ft. Ramon Perez Lawson and Don are on summer break but the tea is still hot. ☕ What if you could vote on legislation from your couch, with a cup of coffee, on the same phone you use for everything else? Ramon Perez, Executive Director of the Digital Democracy Project, joins Lawson and Don to talk about why that future is closer than you think and why the people in power are doing everything they can to stop it. Ramon is a veteran who commissioned after 9/11, a machine learning and AI executive, and the founder of a nonpartisan nonprofit that is giving everyday people a real say in the laws that govern them. He has been thrown out of the offices of both Republicans and Democrats alike. He keeps showing up anyway. This conversation covers mobile voting, gerrymandering, why 94% of US House districts had no real competition in 2024, why your legislators are spending 70 to 80% of their time fundraising instead of reading bills, and why Estonia has been voting online for 14 years while the United States is still arguing about paper ballots. Don plays devil's advocate as a very comfortable incumbent who absolutely does not want more people involved in democracy. Ramon has heard it all before. In real life. Off the record. In actual legislative offices. We also get into voter suppression in Texas, the cost of running elections in Bexar County, why your social media algorithm is not a substitute for civic education, and why Lawson might just have to run for office again. We miss Lawson and Don. They will be back for Season 2 shortly. 🤠 Stay cool out there, Texans. ☕ Connect with Ramon Perez and the Digital Democracy Project 🔗 digitaldemocracyproject.org 📸 Instagram: @digital_democracy_project 💼 LinkedIn: Digital Democracy Project and Ramon Perez Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Digital Democracy 04:18 The Evolution of Mobile Voting Technology 09:57 Civic Engagement and Voter Education 15:29 Challenges and Opportunities in Voting Accessibility 20:47 Challenges of Traditional Voting Systems 23:50 The Case for Mobile Voting 25:35 Empowering Voters Through Technology 27:09 Ad Break 27:52 Devil's Advocate 30:07 The Political Landscape and Voter Suppression 33:45 Reforming the Democratic Process 38:19 Bipartisan Support for Digital Democracy 43:39 Conclusion and Future of Voter Engagement Want to Be Part of Season 2? 🎙️ Be a guest: guests.twotexasteas.com 📣 Advertise with us: ads.twotexasteas.com 🛍️ Merch: shop.twotexasteas.com Find Us Everywhere 🔗 biosites.com/twotexasteas 📸 instagram.com/twotexasteas 🎵 tiktok.com/@twotexasteas 🐦 x.com/twotexasteas ▶️ youtube.com/@twotexasteas 📧 substack.com/@twotexasteas Real talk. Texas brewed. ☕

    Vote With Your Phone ft. Ramon Perez

  4. Aug 24 ·  Bonus

    Music, Purpose & the Voice for the Voiceless feat. Noc Beteck

    Special Episode: Music, Purpose & the Voice for the Voiceless featuring. Noc Beteck Lawson and Don are on their summer break but we didn't leave you empty-handed. ☕ While the co-hosts recharge, we're dropping a pre-recorded conversation that is absolutely worth your time. Don sits down with Noc Beteck, independent hip hop artist, Boys and Girls Club manager, single father, and a man on a mission that has nothing to do with fame. Noc is based in Salisbury, Maryland, and yes, his organization is rooted there too. But his story starts in Cameroon, runs through the music halls of Austin, Texas, and his message lands everywhere. This one transcends borders. We talk about what it means to make music for impact over income, how today's music is shaping young people's self-image in ways nobody's talking about, what it was like moving from Cameroon to the United States at eight years old, and why Phil Collins, yes Phil Collins, is his biggest musical inspiration. We also get into the Austin indie music scene, the Boys and Girls Club, and why Noc believes change starts with self-reflection before it changes anything else. We miss Lawson. She'll be back soon. 🤠 Stay cool out there, Texans. ☕ Connect with Noc Beteck 🔗 motionhypevault.com/nocbeteck 🔗 linktr.ee/nocbeteck 📸 @nocbeteck on Instagram Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Summer Break 01:19 Introduction to Noc Beteck 02:04 Don's Intro 04:39 The Journey to Music 06:38 The Voice for the Voiceless 09:28 Cultural Experiences and Challenges 12:14 Community Impact Through Music 15:26 The Indie Music Scene 18:14 Current Influences and Future Aspirations Want to Be Part of Season 2? 🎙️ Be a guest: guests.twotexasteas.com 📣 Advertise with us: ads.twotexasteas.com 🛍️ Merch: shop.twotexasteas.com Find Us Everywhere 🔗 biosites.com/twotexasteas 📸 instagram.com/twotexasteas 🎵 tiktok.com/@twotexasteas 🐦 x.com/twotexasteas ▶️ youtube.com/@twotexasteas 📧 substack.com/@twotexasteas Real talk. Texas brewed. ☕

    Music, Purpose & the Voice for the Voiceless feat. Noc Beteck

  5. Aug 10 ·  Bonus

    When Healthcare Fails ft. Shelley Kaplar PhD

    Episode 15: When Health Care Fails — A Conversation with Dr. Shelley Kaplar What if your body already knows what's wrong, and your doctor just isn't listening? 👀 Lawson and Don sit down with Dr. Shelley Kaplar, PhD (Metaphysics), medical intuitive, natural-born healer, Reiki master, and founder of the Kaplar Method. She has spent over 20 years working with clients to find the root cause of illness that Western medicine keeps missing, and she's done it while navigating her own cancer diagnosis, two rounds of chemo, and coming out the other side still standing. This conversation goes deep. We talk about why women are constantly gaslit by their doctors, why Black families have a complicated relationship with medicine, why your blood type might explain your gluten intolerance, and why Don's uncle's blood pressure spikes every single time he comes back to the United States. Spoiler: it's the food. 🍟 We also get into the Kaplar Method, what it actually looks like to have a medical intuitive walk through the inside of your body during a remote session, and why Austin is full of people who say they'll think about their healing journey and never actually start it. If you've ever left a doctor's office feeling unheard, dismissed, or handed yet another prescription that doesn't fix the root problem, this episode is for you. True health is possible. Your body already knows. ☕ Connect with Dr. Shelley Kaplar 🔗 vitalityoptimizer.com 📞 512-934-1101 📧 vitalityoptimizer@gmail.com 📸 @vitalityoptimizer Chapters 00:00 — Introduction to Dr. Shelley Kaplar 00:20 — Ad Break 01:02 — Hellos and Intros 03:29 — Dr. Shelley's Journey and Healing Philosophy 06:03 — Skepticism in Healthcare and Patient Advocacy 10:04 — Understanding Women's Health and Hormonal Issues 12:42 — The Limitations of Western Medicine 15:42 — Holistic Approaches and Natural Remedies 18:21 — Cultural Perspectives on Health and Medicine 19:42 — Ad Break 20:25 — Understanding Gut Health and Intolerance 25:03 — The Role of Alternative Therapies 28:48 — Food Quality and Its Impact on Health 32:45 — Exploring Energy Healing Methods 35:15 — The Medical Intuitive Community in Austin 37:40 — Outro Want to Be Part of the Show? 🎙️ Be a guest: guests.twotexasteas.com 📣 Advertise with us: ads.twotexasteas.com 🛍️ Merch: shop.twotexasteas.com Find Us Everywhere 🔗 biosites.com/twotexasteas 📸 instagram.com/twotexasteas 🎵 tiktok.com/@twotexasteas 🐦 x.com/twotexasteas ▶️ youtube.com/@twotexasteas 📧 substack.com/@twotexasteas Real talk. Texas brewed. ☕

    When Healthcare Fails ft. Shelley Kaplar PhD

  6. Jul 27

    Police, MAGA & Storage Units | Together At Last

    Episode 14: Police, MAGA & Storage Units | Together At Last Season 1 Finale It finally happened. Lawson and Don are in the same room. 🎉 For the first time since launching Two Texas Teas in January 2026, your two favorite co-hosts are sitting across from each other in person, at the San Antonio Public Library, with lapel mics, no parking, and absolutely no script. Just vibes. Real talk. And a whole lot of tea. This one's got everything. Don shows up to San Antonio and a tornado follows. Again. We talk about the curse, the rain, the cows, and Gracie the escaped giraffe. Then Don tells the story of being in his storage unit after hours, listening to Future, when SAPD showed up with guns drawn. Yes, really. We break down what happened, what should have happened, and what it says about policing in San Antonio. Then we pivot, because that's what we do, to Taylor Swift and Travis getting married, LeBron's agent showing up at the AT&T Center, Project Marvel community meetings happening suspiciously after the Finals, Mayor Jones, Judge Sakai, and why the Spurs need to pony up their own money. We close out Season 1 with a year in review, a fake proposal, Lawson's MLB stadium tour, and an open invitation to any MAGA conservatives who want to come on the show and tell us why Texas is perfect exactly as it is. We dare you. 🤠☕ Real talk. Texas brewed. Season 2 coming soon. Chapters 00:00 — Intro 02:50 — Downtown San Antonio Woes 04:12 — Ad Break 04:51 — Started Jan. 11 2026 06:43 — News in the City 11:31 — The Curse of Don 13:28 — Ad Break 14:09 — Storage Units and the Police 20:48 — The State of Policing in San Antonio 32:17 — Civilians De-Escalate the Situation 35:46 — Taylor Swift and Travis 36:30 — LeBron James 38:43 — Mayor Jones and the Spurs 42:54 — Year in Review 45:28 — Don is Getting Married — Jokes! 46:18 — Lawson's MLB Tour 49:04 — A Call for MAGA Guests 50:38 — The End Want to Be Part of Season 2? 🎙️ Be a guest: guests.twotexasteas.com 📣 Advertise with us: ads.twotexasteas.com 🛍️ Merch: shop.twotexasteas.com Find Us Everywhere 🔗 biosites.com/twotexasteas 📸 instagram.com/twotexasteas 🎵 tiktok.com/@twotexasteas 🐦 x.com/twotexasteas ▶️ youtube.com/@twotexasteas 📧 substack.com/@twotexasteas Real talk. Texas brewed. ☕

  7. Jul 13

    You're Not Lazy ft. Alia Khan

    Episode 13 | From Corporate Law to the Yoga Mat: Alia Khan on Burnout, Belonging & the True Meaning of Wellness What does it take to walk away from everything you were told you were supposed to be and build something that actually feels like you? This week, Don and Lawson sit down with Alia Khan, a recovering attorney turned yoga instructor and founder of Oak + Lotus Yoga in South Austin. Alia left a career in corporate law in New York, DC, and Paris before opening her first studio in DC in 2015. She came home to Austin in 2019 and opened Oak + Lotus — three months before COVID. This conversation goes way beyond yoga. We get into burnout, hustle culture, the intimidation tactics built into the wellness industry, why hot yoga might not be what you think, and what yoga actually is versus what Instagram wants you to believe. No fancy pants required. And yes, there is chocolate. ☕ In this episode: 00:53 — From Corporate Law to Yoga03:33 — Recognizing the Need for Change in Corporate America06:14 — The Impact of Leadership on Career Choices09:32 — Building a Yoga Studio: Challenges and Growth12:13 — Creating an Inclusive Yoga Experience15:10 — The Role of Community in Wellness18:00 — Authenticity in a Digital Age21:40 — The Intimidation of Yoga26:46 — The Busy Mind and the Need for Stillness36:32 — Redefining Wellness: Beyond Aesthetics38:14 — Yoga in Diverse Communities44:29 — Yoga and Identity48:08 — The True Essence of Yoga51:51 — Yoga with Animals56:23 — Substances and Yoga: A Cautionary Tale56:59 — Inclusivity in Yoga01:01:53 — Finding the Right Yoga Experience ------------------Connect with Alia: www.aliajkhan.com www.aliajkhan.substack.com IG: @aliajkhan Oak + Lotus Yoga — South Austin In-studio and livestreamed via Zoom Never heated. No fancy pants required. Chocolate always included. www.oakandlotusyoga.com | IG: @oakandlotusyoga The Terrific Two Texas Teas! www.twotexasteas.com 🛍️ shop.twotexasteas.com Want to be a guest: guests.twotexasteas.com Want to advertise with us: ads.twotexasteas.com Email: listen@twotexasteas.com Follow us: 📸 instagram.com/twotexasteas 🎬 tiktok.com/@twotexasteas 🐦 x.com/twotexasteas ▶️ youtube.com/@twotexasteas ✍️ substack.com/@twotexasteas

    You're Not Lazy ft. Alia Khan

  8. Jun 29

    Vote Early, Dems Say ft. Matthias & Justin Early

    Episode 12: Vote Early — Meet the Earlys A father. A son. Two races. One mission. Justin Early, Democratic nominee for Texas' 31st Congressional District, and his son Matthias Early, Democratic nominee for Texas House District 20, join Lawson and Don for a conversation about healthcare, housing, AI, gerrymandering, women's rights, and what it actually takes to flip Central Texas. Justin is a veteran, cybersecurity expert, and father of seven. Matthias is 21, a former pre-med student, and one of the sharpest young voices we've had on this show. Neither of them is taking a single corporate PAC dollar. Vote early. Vote the Earlies. ☕ About Our Guests Justin Early — Democratic Nominee, Congressional District 31 A veteran, former Pentagon Defense Intelligence Agency analyst, and cybersecurity expert who grew up in Bell and Williamson counties. Father of seven. 🔗 votejustinearly.com 📸 instagram.com/votejustinearly 🎵 tiktok.com/@votejustinearly Matthias Early — Democratic Nominee, House District 20 21 years old, former pre-med student, political science major, and one of the sharpest generational voices on AI, democracy, and the future of Texas. 🔗 votematthiasearly.com 📸 instagram.com/votematthiasearly Chapters 00:00 — Intro 00:44 — Welcome Justin and Matthias Early 03:38 — Justin Early's Journey and Motivation 06:24 — Matthias Early's Vision for Change 09:21 — Addressing Community Needs 12:12 — The Impact of Wealth on Society 13:00 — Generational Perspectives on Politics 22:12 — Voter Engagement and Gerrymandering 26:18 — Political Landscape in Texas 28:20 — Challenges Facing Women's Rights and Healthcare 29:19 — Rural Stability vs. Urban Development 30:32 — The Impact of AI on Employment and Society 32:31 — Voting Rights and Representation 38:14 — Grassroots Movements and Community Engagement 43:11 Want to Be Part of the Show? 🎙️ Be a guest: guests.twotexasteas.com 📣 Advertise with us: ads.twotexasteas.com 🛍️ Merch: shop.twotexasteas.com Find Us Everywhere 📸 instagram.com/twotexasteas 🎵 tiktok.com/@twotexasteas 🐦 x.com/twotexasteas ▶️ youtube.com/@twotexasteas 📧 substack.com/@twotexasteas Real talk. Texas brewed. ☕

    Vote Early, Dems Say ft. Matthias & Justin Early
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The Two Texas Teas Podcast — a Texas-sized blend of talk, truth, and twisty takes. Tune in every other Monday as Lawson & Don sip, spill, and serve Texas politics, allegations, tech, family, and business with laughs, real talk, & real guests. From the Capitol to the coffee table, we keep it candid and Central TX. Visit www.twotexasteas.com to learn more, grab merch, or be a guest!

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    Two Texas Teas
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    22
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    © 2026 Two Texas Teas
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