How Big is Texas

About How Big is Texas

I’m Diann, a proud fifth-generation Texan with a passion for exploring every corner of the Lone Star State. I’ve visited all 254 counties (yes, really!) and even drove the entire Texas perimeter in 2020. Join me as I share my favorite places, unforgettable adventures, and the fascinating people I meet along the way. This podcast is all about celebrating Texas heritage, big flavors, big stories, and the endless roads that make this state legendary. Buckle up—let’s hit the road, Texas style!

Publisher

Diann Bayes

Category

leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Apr 2022

Latest episode

10 May 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 May 2026

   Episode 30: Route 66 at 100: My 2,500‑Mile Journey Across America and Part of Texas

   My trip getting to Route 66, driving it, and the return trip home to Texas.

2. 

   15 Jan 2026

   Episode 29: Hat's Off to Garland - Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas

   Join Diann Bayes, Founder and #1 Quester at How Big Is Texas, in Garland, Texas, to discover why the city is called the Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas, featuring the biggest cowboy hat and an on-street interview with the cultural arts director. Hear the history from Mexican vaqueros to John B. Stetson, and learn about local manufacturers like Hatco, Dorfman Milano, and Master Hatters that make millions of hats a year. Explore photo spots, local heritage, and how Garland’s working hats have served everyone from ranchers to presidents and country stars. This episode is sponsored by Visit Garland.

3. 

   29 Dec 2025

   Episode 28 - Visiting All 254 Texas Counties — My 2025 Highlights

   Diann Bayes recounts her 2025 journey to all 254 Texas counties, spotlighting memorable places, foods, and festivals discovered across the state in this episode.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 16 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

19

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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