The Texas Porch with J.P. Heath

SHOW NOTESIn Part 1 (listen here) J.P.  & Lisa discuss the first two days of their healing trip out west to Big Bend & Terlingua. Lisa loved Front Street Books in Alpine and J.P. loved the scenic beauty of God's country. In Part 2 they discuss the beautiful sunrise (1:10) on their second day  and then find some coffee! (3:55). Then they trek to Santa Elena Canyon (7:00), where apparently no dogs are allowed. J.P. made a return trip to Rustic Iron BBQ, but his guy DB wasn't there (12:34).When the cold front blew in (15:20) they were ready, but eventually they fell asleep. A stop in Fredericksburg on the way back (18:24) for some Czech baked treats and Hondo's was in order before a trip to The Painted Porch Bookstore in Bastrop. They wrap up their thoughts on the trip (23:00) with J.P. more likely to return.RIP Dirkie. We miss you bud!ICYMI J.P.'s previous solo trip to Big Bend that was referenced  can be heard here and the awkward apology for that trip can be heard here.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Josh joins J.P. to look at the weekend to come in Texas college football. 3:30 - Texas at TCU7:00 - Cincinnati at Houston8:20 - Texas Tech @ Kansas9:30 - Baylor @ Kansas State11:30 - Mississippi State @ Texas A&M13:50 - North Texas @ SMU15:25 - Rice @ UTSA17:00 - Sam Houston @ LA Tech18:30 - Texas State @ Coastal CarolinaThe Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. is still on cloud nine after the World Series and asks Josh for some friendly advice (3:05). Has J.P. gone insane with this confession to Josh (15:30)? They're not totally surprised by the Cowboys late-game failure in Philly (20:00). The Houston Texans have a bona fide stud at QB (29:45). A quick wrap-up of the Texas college football weekend (37:30).The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Josh had work duty so J.P. welcomes ole buddy Mitch out on The Texas Porch to wrap up one of the greatest games in Texas Rangers history! J.P. didn't feel the juice of a World Series game until it hit him all at once late in the game. AND WHAT A FINISH!!! The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. was in not-Texas for the day job and brave enough to report on Game 3 of the ALCS. Josh is giddy because of the Astros but J.P. vents after the Astros 8-5 win (5:20).  He'd be shocked if it doesn't go seven games (7:45). Max Scherzer didn't look ready (12:30).  Can Astros fans hush now about Martin Maldonado (18:30)? Josh Jung must like wrestling (24:00) and Kyle Tucker might be getting things going (24:15).The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

They just couldn't get enough of each other and after a day where Josh helped J.P. move they break down the Rangers 5-4 win in Game 2 of the ALCS. 3:15 - How you feelin' Astros fans? Josh speaks on behalf of the fanbase. 10:00 - They recap Framber Valdez's struggles and the Astros crawling comeback. 20:20 - The Rangers bullpen has been fantastic, but J.P. wonders if that lasts. Scherzer is set for a Game 3 comeback.25:30 - How do the Astros get Kyle Tucker and Jose Altuve going?The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. lets Josh cool off a bit, but they get right to it by recapping a Rangers 2-0 win over the Astros (4:00) in Game 1 of the ALCS. The play of the game was Jose Altuve getting doubled off second base (8:00) in the eighth inning.  It's not like Justin Verlander was terrible (14:00), but Jordan Montgomery was lights out (22:00).The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. and Josh dive right into the Rangers series win over the Orioles (3:00)and the Astros win over the Twins (11:00).  Strangely enough J.P. doesn't see the Astros as villains anymore (15:00). They dive into the pitching matchup both ways (17:30). Also, what concerns each of them about the other guy's team? (22:50) When was the last great instra-state matchup like this? (25:00) And predictions (28:30 ! The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. & Josh talk about the Rangers (2:20) and Astros (9:30) ALDS series. Then they pat themselves on the back (20:00) after a rough weekend overall for sports fans across Texas.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. basks in the glow of the Rangers win over the Rays (3:55) and what a playoff series win meant to him personally. Josh's Astros had some time off (20:30) and face a Twins team that has a familiar name at shortstop. Josh wonders if the Astros can turn it on at home. Today in Texas Sports History features a notable birthday .The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. starts off solo wrapping up wins for the Longhorns (1:30), Red Raiders (3:25), Aggies (4:35), Bears (5:45) and of course, his Owls (8:00)! Josh then joins for the now famous segment Guess the Spread (10:10)! The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

After an opening congratulations to Josh, J.P. rants about (4:10) the Rangers crapping away the AL West and putting it on a silver platter for the Astros. They dive deep into the merits of a Rangers celebration for clinching a wild card spot the night before.How about those Texans? (14:45)  CJ Stroud gets his flowers after another amazing game. The Cowboys (19:45) are bumped to the end of the show because .... wel... they routed another bad team.On Today in Texas History (23:40) Josh says the Come and Take It flag is overrated. The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

After some fantasy baseball smack talk J.P. & Josh talk about a public faux pas (4:40) that we've all found ourselves involved in.  They break down the bad news out of Aggieland (10:10) that Conner Weigman is out for the season. Does this give Jimbo some latitude? Then J.P. talks about putting yourself out there (14:20) and how he came about doing play-by-play for a couple of Astros broadcasts recently. Today in Texas Sports & History (22:50) involves some notable birthdays, one very close to J.P.'s heart.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. and Josh wrap up Week 4 of the college football season in Texas and Josh amazes J.P. with his Rain Man like ability to guess spreads.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Internet issues can't keep the guys from cranking out another episode! They pose a hypothetical of rather having electricity or internet.J.P. happened upon a slightly injured child on his morning walk today and asks Josh if he did the right thing when trying to help (4:00). They discuss their recent road trip to Arlington to see the Astros demolish the Rangers (15:30).Today in Texas Sports and History (25:30)  brings a Nolan Ryan note and a notable director's birthday, whose greatest masterpiece Josh doesn't like.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Josh joins J.P. to recap a pretty interesting week of college football across the Lone Star State. And they debut a game they used to play at the Third Rate Taco Joint: Guesss.... The.... Spread! The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

After getting an update Josh's headphones J.P. dives in to discuss the Dallas Cowboys rout over the Jets (3:20). Micah Parsons is clearly the best defensive player in the NFL (5:00) but is that underselling him? Who does he compare to in Cowboys history? (10:00)It's a rough start for the Texans (19:30) but they still had some bright spots. On Today in Texas Sports and History (25:00) there's ... nothing?!? The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Josh used a comp day to let the most qualified Texan wrap up the jam-packed college football weekend. But first, J.P. talks about how the Aaron Rodgers injury (2:00) impacts the Cowboys season. Then the heroics of undrafted free agent out of SFA (3:40) Xavier Gipson. Wow! J.P. breaks down the full weekend of Texas college football (7:10) from Longhorns (8:30) and Aggies (13:10) to his Rice Owls (16:00)! The Red Raiders lost a wild one (20:00) but things will be fine out west. What the heck is happening in Waco? (21:55) The battle of I-35 between UTSA and Texas State (23:00) and SMU's loss at OU are discussed (24:37).  UNT, UTEP, and Sam Houston (28:25) are also mentioned.This Day in Texas Sports & History (29:30) features the birthday of two great Rockets and J.P.'s terrible JFK impression.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. his back for his first full show with the new format! He interviews his leading candidate for producer/co-host/job title to be decided later (2:00) and then dives right into the Cowboys (5:10) total domination of the Giants. The Texans (16:00) lose the DeMeco Ryans debut and it didn't exactly go as planned. The Texas country music scene was floored with the passing of the great Charlie Robison (22:20). J.P. and the guys had many moments on the original porch with Charlie's music in the rotation. Today in Texas Sports & History (26:00) features the birthday of a Cowboys legend and a former big leaguer that's no doubt been to the third rate taco joint.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

A new journey of The Texas Porch begins! J.P. gets back at it for Season 4 by explaining what the show from here on out will be like (2:20) from here on out and what you can expect (5:30) from here on out. He will heavily lean on you the great listener (6:15).Much of the episode (15:00) is devoted to God's sovereign hand in his career, from growing up with a passion for sports to his first full-time job in radio (18:45) that didn't exactly go so well to a failed job interview that let was the best thing that ever happened to him ( 21:30). And then getting out of the boat thanks to the advice of a pastor (29:00). Getting the Rice job (32:45) was another example of His fortune. The best thing you could ever do (35:30).  The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP