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“A Penny Saved, a Cat’s Lawsuit, and the Wildest Texas Tales: Holiday Hustle & Hilarity with Kent Hance” 🎙️✨

The Best Storyteller In Texas Podcast

Release Date: 12/15/2025

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The Best Storyteller In Texas Podcast

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The Best Storyteller In Texas Podcast

“Have you ever wondered why a penny saved is truly a penny earned—or how a cat could end up in a courtroom over a color TV?” 🐾💸 In this unforgettable episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent dives headfirst into the heart of the holiday season, unraveling the quirks of Texas life, the high stakes of small-town business, and the wild stories that only Kent can tell. From the make-or-break months for local shops to the hilarious tale of a dime-wrapped Christmas gift, every moment is packed with wit, wisdom, and a dash of nostalgia. Key highlights include: Holiday...

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“Have you ever wondered why a penny saved is truly a penny earned—or how a cat could end up in a courtroom over a color TV?” 🐾💸

In this unforgettable episode of Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent dives headfirst into the heart of the holiday season, unraveling the quirks of Texas life, the high stakes of small-town business, and the wild stories that only Kent can tell. From the make-or-break months for local shops to the hilarious tale of a dime-wrapped Christmas gift, every moment is packed with wit, wisdom, and a dash of nostalgia.

Key highlights include:

  • Holiday Hustle: Discover why November and December are do-or-die for small businesses, and how big-box stores changed the Texas landscape forever.
  • Memorable Moments: Laugh along as Kent recalls the infamous “cat that won a color TV” lawsuit, a story that proves truth is stranger—and funnier—than fiction.
  • Political Triumphs: Hear Kent reflect on his legendary victory over George Bush and the lessons learned from outsmarting seasoned politicians.
  • Human Nature Exposed: From self-checkout confessions to the psychology of polls, Kent explores what makes people tick during the holidays and beyond.
  • Texas Traffic & Tech: Get Kent’s take on Austin’s notorious traffic jams, the rise of driverless cars, and how technology is reshaping the Lone Star State.
  • Stupid Criminals: Enjoy jaw-dropping stories of holiday mishaps, from a Grinch theft gone wrong to a bank deposit that included a bag of meth—reminding us all that “there are videos everywhere, and they’re pretty good evidence!”

Notable quotes:

  • “A penny saved is a penny earned.”
  • “If you don’t make it in November and December, you don’t make it.”
  • “He sure looks like me. The reason he looked like him, it was him.”

With every story, Kent brings laughter, insight, and a genuine love for Texas tradition. Whether you’re reminiscing about small-town Christmases or marveling at the absurdities of modern life, this episode is a must-listen.

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