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The Best Storyteller In Texas Podcast

The Best Storyteller In Texas Podcast

Kent Hance 100 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

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.

Episodes

Are Meetings Killing Great Ideas?
Are Meetings Killing Great Ideas? Oct 12, 2026 24:16 What if the biggest obstacle to success isn't a lack of talent or opportunity, but simply too many meetings?  On this entertaining episode of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent opens with a hilarious observation from humorist Dave Barry: "The public and the world have never met their potential because of one word: meetings." From there, Kent takes listeners on another unforgettable
Something Incredible Is Waiting
Something Incredible Is Waiting Oct 5, 2026 24:26 What if something incredible is still out there, just waiting to be discovered? Kent Hance opens this episode of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas with a thought that sets the tone for everything that follows: "Something somewhere incredible is waiting to be known." It's a reminder to stay curious, keep looking, and never assume we've reached the end of what's possible. Kent points to tec
"Nicknames You Never Forget"
"Nicknames You Never Forget" Sep 28, 2026 18:32 Power Never Stands Still: Kent Hance on Wild Criminals, College Football's $47 Million Problem & the Nicknames You Never Forget Episode Description Is your power increasing or decreasing, and do you even realize which direction it's going? Kent Hance opens this episode of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas with a deceptively simple saying that applies to politics, business, leadersh
Pick a Horse Before Time Picks for You
Pick a Horse Before Time Picks for You Sep 21, 2026 19:13 What happens when you refuse to make a decision and try to keep riding in two directions at once? Kent Hance opens this episode of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas with a saying that is blunt, hilarious, and surprisingly profound: "You can't ride two horses with one ass." His point is simple. Eventually, you have to choose. And if you wait too long, "time will make a decision for you,
One Bad Decision Can Change Everything
One Bad Decision Can Change Everything Sep 14, 2026 27:04 What do a stolen fire truck, a turkey hunter shooting the wrong target, college applications gone off the rails, and life-changing lessons about happiness all have in common? In this unforgettable episode of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent delivers a masterclass in humor, common sense, and the consequences of bad decisions. The episode begins with a hilarious hunting story inv
When History, Politics, and Pure Texas Humor Collide
When History, Politics, and Pure Texas Humor Collide Sep 7, 2026 25:03 Episode Description: What can a 20-cent Houston hotel room, Buddy Holly's tragic death, Bigfoot sightings, UFO conventions, and modern politics possibly have in common? On this entertaining and wide-ranging episode of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, the answer is simple: a great story. Kent kicks things off with a fascinating Texas historical tale about Houston's infamous Gulf Ho
"Why Princess Diana and Dolly Parton Stayed Loved by Everyone"
"Why Princess Diana and Dolly Parton Stayed Loved by Everyone" Aug 31, 2026 21:57 In this episode Kent brings together Princess Diana, Dolly Parton, Night Train Lane, and Bob Knight in one sharp, funny, and off-the-cuff conversation about fame, legacy, sports, and the strange stories that stick with us. If you like your podcast with Texas flavor, old-school opinion, and a few surprises along the way, this one is for you. Kent opens with a memorable saying from Princess Diana, t
"The $50 Million Gift That Transformed Healthcare in El Paso"
"The $50 Million Gift That Transformed Healthcare in El Paso" Aug 24, 2026 22:52 John Wesley Hardin, Ted Williams, Enron, North Korea, and a $50 million gift that reshaped healthcare in El Paso all collide in one fast-moving episode about how character, timing, and decision-making change everything. If you like sharp historical stories with real-world business lessons, this one will keep you hooked. Kent opens with a darkly funny story about John Wesley Hardin, then jumps fr
"How Texas Icons Became Legends - Music, Football, and Big Deals"
"How Texas Icons Became Legends - Music, Football, and Big Deals" Aug 17, 2026 28:48 Winston Churchill's warning that "success is not final, failure is not fatal" sets the tone for a fast-moving episode full of comeback stories, Texas legends, and the kind of colorful observations only Kent Hance can deliver. If you like sharp political commentary wrapped in unforgettable storytelling, this one is built to keep you listening. From there, the conversation ranges widely but never
"When the Last Barrel Sets the Price: Kent Hance on War, Energy, and Hard Truths"
"When the Last Barrel Sets the Price: Kent Hance on War, Energy, and Hard Truths" Aug 10, 2026 25:59 Episode Description 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 Aristotle, "Sometimes we make war so we can live in peace." From there, he unpacks why
"Could a Drop of Blood Save Your Life? The Breakthrough Cancer Bill You Need to Know About—Now"
"Could a Drop of Blood Save Your Life? The Breakthrough Cancer Bill You Need to Know About—Now" Aug 3, 2026 26:48 In this powerful and inspiring episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent sits down with Congressman Jodey Arrington for a conversation that blends groundbreaking innovation, personal conviction, and the relentless pursuit of something bigger than politics. At the heart of this episode is a remarkable legislative achievement—the Medicare Multicancer Early Detection and Screening
What Do Love, Electricity, and Common Sense Have in Common? Kent Hance Delivers a Lesson You Won't Forget
What Do Love, Electricity, and Common Sense Have in Common? Kent Hance Delivers a Lesson You Won't Forget Jul 27, 2026 26:10 What are the two hardest things in life to measure—and why does that simple question reveal so much about human nature?  In this entertaining episode of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent Hance takes listeners on another unforgettable journey through history, humor, current events, and the timeless wisdom that has made him one of Texas' most beloved storytellers.  Using a classic

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