Episode 31 is a laid-back catch-up as we look back on everything 2025 threw our way—from lessons learned to wins earned—and talk about what’s been happening since the last episode. Real talk, real reflections, and a clear road ahead.

On this haunted Halloween night, Wild Bill joins Chris and Willie for a wild ride through the spooky side of the Texas backroads — ghost stories, strange encounters, and the kind of tales that’ll make you keep your headlights on just a little longer.

In this episode of Backroad Banter, we sit down with Nate Cowan to trace his journey from building a career in solar energy to navigating the heavy weight of depression. Nate opens up about resilience, faith, and the challenges of mental health while sharing his perspective on the late Charlie Kirk’s influence. A raw, honest conversation that dives deep into purpose, loss, and finding light in dark places.

This week on Backroad Banter, we sit down with none other than Drew Haas—an adventurer, entrepreneur, and proud Hallettsville native. From owning a party boat and flying helicopters to working on the wild Tiger King docuseries, Drew’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. He takes us deep into his hometown roots, shares his adventurous spirit, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his incredible win on Netflix’s Outlast Season 2.

Buckle up, y’all—this episode is a ride through small-town pride, big adventures, and the kind of stories you’ll only hear on the backroads of Texas. 🚗💨🌾

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The boys are back in the studio and it’s a loaded one! Ric kicks things off with a mix of national headlines and the latest buzz around local high school football, plus a look at what’s heating up in the NFL. Then Willie takes us on a ride through his recent trip to Greece—sharing stories, laughs, and a taste of backroad adventures overseas.

It’s the perfect blend of news, sports, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Buckle up buttercups, Backroad Banter is back and rolling!

Richter and Chris dive into their hotrod stories — from long road trips and garage nights to reviving classic rides back to life. They share the thrill of cruising, the lessons learned in the shop, and their future plans for building hotrods of their own.

Episode 25 is all about legends and local flavor — we pay tribute to the wild legacy of Ozzy Osbourne and the larger-than-life Hulk Hogan, then dive into Willie’s upcoming adventures that are sure to get a little rowdy. We wrap it all up with some hometown sports talk that keeps it real and close to home

This week on Backroad Banter, we unpack the real impact of AI on the working class — from mechanics to media, no job seems safe. Then we switch gears to Hollywood, where AI is also reviving classic movies with shiny new sequels. But the episode takes a serious turn as we reflect on the devastating floods across Texas, how it's affecting families, and the strength of communities pulling together through the chaos. From digital disruption to real-world disaster, Episode 24 brings the raw, the real, and the unexpected.