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 would you do if a UFO picked you up and flew you across the country in under an hour?" That's just one of the unforgettable stories in this special Greatest Hits edition of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas Podcast.
This episode is packed with Kent's trademark humor, candid reflections, and legendary anecdotesāfrom Bobby Bare's hilarious showdown over God Bless America Again to Kent's pivotal vote on the Fair Housing ...
"Does doubt kill more dreams than failure?" That question sets the tone for this powerful episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas Podcast, where Kent dives deep into the art of dreaming big and staying focused in a world full of distractions.
From dusty tractor rides in Dimmitt, Texas to the halls of power, Kent shares personal anecdotes that reveal how visualization and perseverance can tur...
"What happens when a nation values its privileges above its principles?" That's the powerful question that launches this episode of The Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas Podcastāand it sets the stage for a whirlwind of stories, sharp insights, and classic Texas humor.
Kent Hance takes listeners on a journey through the latest government shutdown drama, breaking down the political gridlock, budget battles, and the real-life ...
"What do a CEO, a peg-legged fire chief, and a political consultant with ten ideas a day have in common?" They're all unforgettable characters in this special "Greatest Hits" episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas Podcast.
This episode brings together the most beloved stories and interviews from the past four years, featuring Kent Hance's signature wit and wisdom. You'll hear highlights from his conversation with long...
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"What does it take to turn heartbreak into history?" That's the question at the heart of this unforgettable episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas Podcast.
Kent Hance dives deep into the remarkable life of Dick "Night Train" Laneāa football legend whose story begins with abandonment as a newborn in Austin, Texas, and ends with an NFL record that still stands over 70 years later. Lane's jou...
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"If your fortune teller asks for $600,000, whose future are they really looking out for?"
In this riveting episode of "Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas," Kent dives headfirst into the wild world of fortune tellers, internet rumors, and the ever-shifting American workplace. Kent opens with a tale from Montgomery County, where fortune tellers convinced locals to part with staggering sumsāall in t...
"Unforgettable Texas Tales: Kent Hance's Greatest Hits ā Laughter, Lessons, and Legendary Moments"
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"What's the most humbling moment you've ever experienced?" That's just one of the questions at the heart of this special "Greatest Hits" episode, where Kent Hance, the best storyteller in Texas, shares the stories that listeners have loved most over the years.
From the quirky streets of Roswell, New Mexicoāhome to UFO conventions and unexpected celebrity encountersāto the unpredictable world of politics, Kent's tales are as varie...
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"If you don't take risks, will you always work for someone who did?" That's the thought-provoking question Kent Hance opens with, setting the stage for an episode packed with wisdom, heartfelt tributes, and classic Texas storytelling.
In this episode, Kent Hance reflects on Warren Buffett's philosophy of risk-taking, weaving in personal anecdotes and sharp observations about how ...
"If God had created Boudreaux and Marie instead of Adam and Eve, would the world have been without sin?"
That's the kind of question only Kent Hance can poseāand answerāwith a straight face and a Texas-sized grin.
In this episode of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Chancellor Hance takes listeners on a wild ride through politics, history, celebrity gossip, and good ol' fashioned common sense.
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"What color uniform does that cattle guard have on?"
That questionāposed by a confused Connecticut visitorāperfectly captures the wit, charm, and Texas-sized storytelling that defines Kent Hance.
In this Greatest Hits edition of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas Podcast, we've curated some of the most unforgettable moments from past episodes. From political camaraderie across party lines to the in...
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"What happens when a child raised in poverty, by a mother who couldn't read, becomes one of the world's most admired neurosurgeons?"
In this powerful and inspiring episode, Kent Hance sits down with Dr. Ben Carson, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, to explore the extraordinary journey of a ...
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"What if the experts were wrong about you?"
In this episode of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent dives into the world of college football, where talent, grit, and a little bit of luck can turn underdogs into legends. With his signature wit and wisdom, Kent unpacks the seismic shifts brought on by NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals and the transfer portal, and...
š"If you're going to lie, at least organize your story."
Ever heard of a college exam where the deciding question was "Which tire was flat?"? In this Greatest Hits episode, Kent Hance delivers a masterclass in storytellingāblending humor, wisdom, and life lessons from decades in politics, education, and Texas culture.
From narrowly dodging the Enron scandal thanks to sage advice from Trammell Crow,...
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"Is a poll only as good as the person reading it?"
That's the question Kent Hance poses as he sits down with renowned pollster Mike Baselice, whose data-driven insights helped reshape the political landscape of Texas and beyond.
In this compelling episode, Kent and Mike dive deep into the art and science of political polling, revealing how numbers can tell storiesāand sometime...
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"What's the most important issue facing you and your family?"
That's the kind of question pollster Mike Baselice has asked thousands of votersāand the answers have shaped campaigns, policies, and even history.
In Part Two of Kent Hance's conversation with one of America's top political pollsters, listeners are taken behind the curtain of polling strategy, campaign messaging,...
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"Is it really news if it's not sensational?"
In this compelling episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent dives deep into the evolution of modern media, the rise of Fox News, and the shifting landscape of political communication. With his signature wit and storytelling charm, Kent unpacks how headlines are crafted to grab attention, why sensationalism dominate...
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What do you do when your Levi jacket falls into an outhouseābut it's got a sausage biscuit in the pocket?
In this Greatest Hits episode of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Chancellor Hance delivers a masterclass in storytelling with a curated collection of his most unforgettable tales from recent months.
From outhouse fishing and tornado survival strategies to courtroom drama and entre...
š"What happens when you hang up on the First Ladyātwice?"
In this unforgettable episode of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent dives into a whirlwind of stories that span politics, parenting, and peculiar medical diagnoses. From the halls of Congress to Little League fields in small-town Texas, Kent shares heartfelt tributes, hilarious missteps, and cautionary tales that only he can del...
"What do Harry Truman, Ronald Reagan, and Donald Trump all have in common?" Read more
šĀ "What do you do when you're polling at 2% and your opponent has a presidential endorsement?"
If you're Katie Britt, you pray, you fight, and you win.
In this inspiring and deeply personal episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent welcomes U.S. Senator Katie Britt of Alabama, the youngest Republican in the Senate and a rising star in American politics. From her roots in Enterprise...
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