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Backroads and Bullsh*t Podcast

Backroads and Bullsh*t Podcast

By: Matt Pierce
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 The Backroads and BS is a direct, straight-shooting podcast hosted by Texas journalist and photographer Matt Pierce, a 6th-generation Texan who’s spent his career cutting through the noise of mainstream media. Tired of the scripted narratives and out-of-touch reporting, Matt is here to have real conversations with real people—Texans who work, live, and thrive outside the big-city bubble.
This podcast isn’t about political spin or manufactured outrage. It’s for the roughnecks, ranchers, farmers, teachers, landmen, and hardworking folks who just want honest, logical discussions about Texas politics, rural affairs, culture, and the issues that actually matter. Whether it's breaking down the latest nonsense from elected officials, exploring the realities of rural life, or tackling topics like jobs, industry, sports, religion, and the arts—nothing is off-limits.

With a dry Texas wit and a sharp eye for the truth, Matt delivers news and analysis in a way that’s relatable, engaging, and unapologetically real. This isn’t another macho hot-take fest. It’s a conversation—one that’ll make you think, maybe laugh, and definitely walk away knowing your time wasn’t wasted.

So, grab a seat, take a breath, and let’s talk—because Texas isn’t just a place, it’s a way of life.
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Episodes
  • EP 3: Don't Follow A Karen Off A Cliff

    EP 3: Don't Follow A Karen Off A Cliff
    Feb 15 2025
    Why do politicians act the way that they do? We see the bad behavior often in Texas and and in American politics. I'm going to explain the mindset of both modern "New Texans" and their political leaders.
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    15 mins
  • EP 2: The Differnece In Layers

    EP 2: The Differnece In Layers
    Feb 15 2025
    Understanding media bias is hard. What is the difference between a journalist, reporter, and commentator? In this episode I am going to talk about my perspective, experience, and explain just what the different types of journalists are.
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    15 mins
  • EP 1: You're Gonna Serve Somebody

    EP 1: You're Gonna Serve Somebody
    Feb 15 2025
    We all want to be served but the reality is that we end up serving someone else. It is that way with politics and media for sure. In this episode I am introducing the idea of how media and politics coexist because they are one in the same.
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    15 mins

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