Ep. 35: Stateside w/ Victoria Dühring

Ep. 35: Stateside w/ Victoria Dühring

Give us feedback I’ll read it myself! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509632/fan_mail/new] We bounce from small-town Uvalde life into big questions about politics, technology, and what people really owe their community. Victoria Duran joins us to talk about running for Uvalde County judge, taking criticism in public, and staying grounded after the votes are counted.  • sponsors, breakfast talk, and catching up after travel  • car lot licensing progress, old vehicles, and why new tech feels intrusive  • trucking rates, cargo theft stories, and how fast rumors become “truth” online  • language gaps, Europe travel culture, and AI translation glasses in the real world  • school bond drama, budget trouble, and what close votes do to public trust  • policing expectations, DPS stops, and frustration with government efficiency  • campaign life with Victoria, from background and motivations to voter perception  • losing with grace, supporting the winner, and holding leaders accountable  • precision rifle shooting and PRS basics, costs, wind, and local match access  • privacy, surveillance, geofencing ads, and the trade between convenience and freedom  If you want to drop me a line, go to stephenmcnew.com and you can email me.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509632/support] Sponsored by:  Ziggy’s Taxidermy  ziggystaxidermy.com Ruby’s Lounge, Uvalde, TX https://www.instagram.com/therubyslounge?igsh=eHN0dWx6cmhtNTk= [https://www.instagram.com/therubyslounge?igsh=eHN0dWx6cmhtNTk=] River City Bail Bonds * +1 210 271 7700 [tel:+12102717700]

34: Go Inside For The Blizzard

Give us feedback I’ll read it myself! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509632/fan_mail/new] A missing front license plate turns into a full-blown roadside philosophy session when a trooper plays games on the highway, pulls us over, and we decide we’re done pretending that every petty stop is “worth everyone’s time.” That story becomes the backbone of a wider conversation about modern stress: public safety scares, small-town rumor cycles, and how fast your normal errands can get derailed when Walmart gets locked down over a shooter threat. We also keep it local and loud, shouting out the people and places that keep our corner of South Texas running, including River City Bail Bonds, Ruby’s Lounge, Sapphire Wings, and Diamond Cut Masonry. Along the way we argue about the stuff everyone argues about but rarely says out loud: why phone customers shouldn’t jump the line, why ordering black coffee at Starbucks feels harder than ordering a dessert potion, and why driving slower can actually save real money when gas prices are brutal. Then we go full Negpod with people watching, Whataburger characters, internet rabbit holes, fishing shirts, and defending catfish like it’s a civic duty. We wrap with small-town politics and community updates, plus weekend plans and sponsor love. If you like funny, blunt, small-town Texas storytelling with real-life details, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find us. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509632/support] Sponsored by:  Ziggy’s Taxidermy  ziggystaxidermy.com Ruby’s Lounge, Uvalde, TX https://www.instagram.com/therubyslounge?igsh=eHN0dWx6cmhtNTk= [https://www.instagram.com/therubyslounge?igsh=eHN0dWx6cmhtNTk=] River City Bail Bonds * +1 210 271 7700 [tel:+12102717700]

🚨33. Cheap Meals, Used Wheels

Give us feedback I’ll read it myself! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509632/fan_mail/new] We’re recording from our “almost a studio” setup at the car lot, which means the background is equal parts real work and real life. We start where we always start: local sponsors, local events, and the kind of small-town logistics that somehow become a full conversation, from tables at Ruby’s Lounge to why reviews matter when you’re building something in public.  Then we hit the essentials: breakfast tacos, cheap meal scouting, and the kind of food talk that turns into a story about a packed Uvalde diner on a rainy day. A stranger tries to set up shop, the room gets quiet, and we end up unpacking what homelessness looks like in small-town Texas, how people act when everyone’s watching, and why the person with the most authority in the moment isn’t always the person with the most firepower.  From there it’s classic Negpod whiplash, but with a point: hail alerts and protecting car inventory, internet weather conspiracies, nostalgia stops like old-school Dairy Queen, and a 23andMe surprise that kicks off a whole rant about identity, family lore, and why some people put their DNA in a database on purpose. We close on the most practical lane of all: learning trades, welding culture, apprenticeships versus school, and why building businesses and real skills is how Uvalde fixes potholes, creates jobs, and keeps people proud of where they live.  If you’re into Uvalde Texas stories, small business grit, used car lot life, trade skills, and the messy reality of community, hit play, then subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What part of this one do you disagree with most? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509632/support] Sponsored by:  Ziggy’s Taxidermy  ziggystaxidermy.com Ruby’s Lounge, Uvalde, TX https://www.instagram.com/therubyslounge?igsh=eHN0dWx6cmhtNTk= [https://www.instagram.com/therubyslounge?igsh=eHN0dWx6cmhtNTk=] River City Bail Bonds * +1 210 271 7700 [tel:+12102717700]

Stuffed Mariachi Frog Band

Give us feedback I’ll read it myself! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509632/fan_mail/new] We’re back from a week-long hiatus and we waste zero time easing in. The mic turns on and it’s straight into South Texas life: sponsor shoutouts, the new office, and the kind of local details you only get when you’re actually in the mix in Uvalde County. Then it quickly becomes what we do best, pulling real stories and petty irritations into bigger questions about how people live right now.  Food is the gateway topic, but it turns into a full-on snapshot of culture: prime rib that deserves respect, breakfast spots that live and die by tortilla consistency, and why Texas barbecue is as much about value and time as it is about taste. We also hit rodeo talk and explain the Calcutta for anyone who’s heard the word but never knew what it meant. If you like regional humor with real references, this one feels like a drive across Highway 90 with the windows down.  Then the conversation pivots to modern money habits and tech. We talk Klarna and the buy now pay later economy, DoorDash markups, and the weird reality that people will finance almost anything if you make it easy enough. From there we get into AI, online history, and the uncomfortable idea that legacy newspapers pulling archives offline to block AI training could make the past harder to access for everyone. Add in travel complaints like carry-on luggage chaos, a rant about social media addiction, and a few wild local stories, and you’ve got a full hour of funny, blunt, and occasionally unsettling honesty.  If you laughed or cringed or nodded along, share the episode with a friend, subscribe so you don’t miss the next one, and leave a review. What topic hit closest to home for you? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509632/support] Sponsored by:  Ziggy’s Taxidermy  ziggystaxidermy.com Ruby’s Lounge, Uvalde, TX https://www.instagram.com/therubyslounge?igsh=eHN0dWx6cmhtNTk= [https://www.instagram.com/therubyslounge?igsh=eHN0dWx6cmhtNTk=] River City Bail Bonds * +1 210 271 7700 [tel:+12102717700]

31. Smiles for Miles

Give us feedback I’ll read it myself! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509632/fan_mail/new] We bounce from a legendary Uvalde breakfast order into gut health worries, road stories, and the weird little systems that run a town. Along the way we argue about barbacoa, laugh at internet nonsense, and end up appreciating good service and old trucks more than we expected. • the weekend special breakfast breakdown and why it works  • all-day breakfast arguments and fast food work ethic  • fries, concession stand food, and local shoutouts  • the O’Reilly pro backroom and small town “clubs”  • sugar cravings, water vs tea, and gut parasite content online  • what counts as real barbacoa and why people get it wrong  • runaway truck ramps, brake fade, and mountain driving fear  • Spurs game people-watching and the cumin rabbit hole  • drive-thru waiting psychology and the “don’t pull up” rule  • Starbucks app chaos that turns into unexpected credit  • Instagram personalities and why oversharing feels risky  • phone holsters, ditching the smartwatch, and loving silence  • getting scammed online and learning to slow down before buying  Come see us at Old G Motors for the best deals. Feels like a steal.  You could be able to just stop in here and pick you up a sticker. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509632/support] Sponsored by:  Ziggy’s Taxidermy  ziggystaxidermy.com Ruby’s Lounge, Uvalde, TX https://www.instagram.com/therubyslounge?igsh=eHN0dWx6cmhtNTk= [https://www.instagram.com/therubyslounge?igsh=eHN0dWx6cmhtNTk=] River City Bail Bonds * +1 210 271 7700 [tel:+12102717700]