The Best Storyteller In Texas Podcast
Host Kent Hance shares insightful, educational and often hilarious stories from his legendary life as a lawyer, a former U.S. Congressman, a university chancellor, and most notably, a native Texan. With themes ranging from leadership to politics and great friendships with some colorful characters, this podcast is an opportunity for Hance to share some of his rare, behind-the-scenes experiences and to solidify his unofficial title as The Best Storyteller in Texas.
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What's the fastest way to destroy a great idea before it ever has a chance to succeed?
In this entertaining and insightful episode of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent explores leadership, decision-making, and the surprising ways good ideas can get lost in bureaucracy, committees, and endless second-guessing.
Drawing from decades of experience in business, education, and public service, Kent shares why effective leade...
What happens when a nation loses sight of the values that created opportunity in the first place?
In this engaging episode of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent delivers a powerful blend of humor, insight, and Texas-sized storytelling as he explores some of the biggest questions facing America today.
From the future of economic opportunity and the impact of emerging technology to the importance of personal responsibili...
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What if the best coach you'll ever have isn't in a locker room—but at home?
In this insightful and wide‑ranging episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent Hance opens with a powerful idea inspired by a lesson from the business world: "The best coaches are mothers." It's a simple statement—but one that leads into a deeper conversation about discipline, values, and the lifelong impact o...
Are you waiting to be great before you start—or do you understand that starting is what makes you great?
In this powerful and insight‑packed episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent Hance opens with a timeless truth from Zig Ziglar: "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." It's a simple idea—but one that defines success, failure, and everything in between.
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What's holding you back from getting started—and what might it already be costing you?
In this powerful and wide‑ranging episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent Hance delivers a clear and urgent message: "The secret to getting ahead is getting started." And if you wait too long… time won't wait for you.
From the very first moment, Kent ch...
What if every crisis you face is actually hiding your greatest opportunity—and you don't even realize it?
In this insightful and wildly entertaining episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent Hance dives into a powerful idea from Albert Einstein: "In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." But as Kent makes clear, recognizing that opportunity requires judgment, grit, and sometimes a littl...
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Who has had the single biggest influence on your life—and are you living out the lessons they taught you? Read more
What's the first sign of intelligence—and why do so many people ignore it? Read more
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What happens when diplomacy fails—and the world is forced to make decisions it's avoided for decades? 🤔
In this powerful and wide‑ranging episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent Hance tackles the uncomfortable realities of global conflict, energy security, and leadership with the clarity and candor that only experience can bring.
Kent begins with a sobering thought from...
In this episode, Kent explores some of the strangest and most bizarre laws in the United States! Did you know that it's illegal to whale hunt in Nebraska, a state that's landlocked and doesn't even have any whales? Or that in Alabama, it's illegal to wear a fake mustache in a church that causes laughter? These are just a few examples of the strange and often outdated laws that still exist in various parts of th...
"Have you ever wondered why a penny saved is truly a penny earned—or how a cat could end up in a courtroom over a color TV?" 🐾💸
In this unforgettable episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent dives headfirst into the heart of the holiday season, unraveling the qui...
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What if the most important advice you'll ever receive isn't spoken out loud—but felt? 🤔
In this thought-provoking episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent Hance delivers a powerful reminder that your body is always talking—and it's usually telling the truth. Drawing from decades of courtroom experience, real-life stories, and sharp Texas wisdom,...
In this episode, host Kent Hance interviews Judge Lee Yeakel, a former federal judge in Austin, Texas. Judge Yeakel discusses his upbringing, education at the University of Texas, and early legal career, sharing insights into the Texas legal market of the late 1960s. The conversation covers notable legal and sports figures, mem...
In this episode, host Kent Hance continues his engaging conversation with retired federal judge Lee Yeakel. Judge Yeakel shares memorable stories from decades of following University of Texas baseball, recalling standout athletes and legendary games. The discussion then turns to his judicial career, highlighting notable and som...
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"You can't go back and start the beginning, but you can start now and make sure you have a good ending."
What does it really mean to finish strong—personally, politically, and historically? 🤨 In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent Hance weaves together humor, hard-earned wisdom, and razor-sharp insight to explore life, leadership, and the unpre...
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