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The Daytripper now available on the iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected by KLRU Austin to bring The Daytripper to the PBS app for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. The app is completely free; all you need is an Internet/Wi-Fi connection to watch. See our latest episodes via the PBS app and never miss another show again! (more…)

Whole Earth Austin Event – Saturday 11/12

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

I’m coming to Austin on Saturday (Nov. 12th).

I’m coming to DALLAS!

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

I’m coming to DALLAS.  Click on the picture to make it bigger and get more information.  Come say “HOWDY”.

MEAT UP photos

Friday, October 7th, 2011

The inaugural MEAT UP was Awesome! We had about 80 hungry Daytrippers load up into two giant buses and head to Lockhart and Luling for some serious Bar-B-Q grub. I was too busy eating to take any pictures, but luckily lots of other folks did.

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A Much Needed Lakeway Getaway

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Ever so often I get the urge to stay somewhere longer than a day (hard to believe, right?).  So with the Season 2 in the books and a brief window before Season 3 hit with hurricane-force winds, my wife and I snuck away to the Lakeway Resort and Spa on Lake Travis.   (more…)

Who wants to Get Sauced?

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

It’s true, good BB-Q doesn’t require sauce.  But sometimes – why deprive yourself of the delicious gloriousness that is BB-Q sauce.  Eat it on meat.  Sop it up with white bread.  Chug it straight.  I’m not gonna judge you.  But on Saturday (8-27-11), I will be judging the sauce.  And you should come along.   (more…)

MEAT UP with The Daytripper

Friday, August 19th, 2011

In case you missed the LIVE pledge event, there are still a very limited number of seats left on the MEAT UP tour.  Read more for more information… (more…)

CANS for Q

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

The Daytripper has teamed up with Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q for the first ever “CANS for Q” food drive happening at the Rudy’s in Houston on Hwy 290 on Friday night (July 8th) from 7-9pm.

How does it work?  You bring a canned good, and we magically upgrade it to a 1/4 lb of brisket.  It’s as easy as that.  All the items collected will be donated to the Houston Food Bank.  More Details HERE.

Good Day Dallas Daytripper!

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

About a week ago, I had another shot at going on live TV on Fox’s Good Day Dallas.  The anchor threw questions at me like a machine gun, and based on my recollection, the whole bit lasted about 20 seconds.  But if you are from the metroplex area – there are some good day trip idea in here for you.  To watch… (more…)

Barton Springs vs. Barton Creek

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

So, you may have seen our recent South Austin episode featuring the iconic Barton Springs pool.  If not – CLICK HERE.  Well, it looks like the episode has inspired some folks to get out and dive into the spring’s icy waters…. (more…)