15 on Fridays with Fletch – Meet the legendary “Mark Twain of the Texas Plain” – who has produced over 14,000 interviews, mostly featuring colorful Texans.

Tumbleweed Smith helps us understand what makes Texas so uniquely… Texas!

His first interview was with actor Jon Voight, who had shot the initial 10 minutes of his first movie, “Midnight Cowboy,” in Big Spring. Voight returned 40 years later for our guest’s 10,000th program.

Please watch, listen, and learn from the man who has brought fascinating people who embody the spirit of our Lone Star State into the homes and hearts of Texans. “The Sound of Texas” is one of the longest-running syndicated radio programs in Texas.

You’ll see why he was recently inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame.

15 on Fridays with Fletch – The Car Pro shares the secrets of buying a new car, truck, or SUV at the end of 2025.

Hint: If you wait until January or February to buy, you will pay THOUSANDS MORE, no matter which brand of vehicle you plan to buy, because:

1. Every MANUFACTURER is trying to reach national sales goals

2. Every DEALER has set goals and is offering incentives

3. Individual SALESPEOPLE will negotiate more to reach their own incentives

4. Every manufacturer is offering REBATES/CASH BACK or LOW INTEREST

5. SOME MANUFACTURERS are offering BOTH… REBATES/CASH Back + LOW INTEREST

Jerry Reynolds… the former #1 Ford dealer in Texas at Prestige Ford in Garland, who created his own radio show 24 years ago… is THE TRUSTED VOICE for the car business. He’ll tell you what you need to hear, even if it may offend one of the manufacturers or dealerships.

In his words, “People call me because they trust I’ll give them good car advice.”

Jerry’s so legendary that he was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame this past November.

Welcome to 15 on Fridays with Fletch. Share this link with your friends and family if they are interested in buying a new vehicle between now and New Year’s Eve!

Clark Griswold from the “Christmas Vacation” movie would be jealous of the Christmas lights in Arlington.

Because today’s guest has led the nationally ranked Interlochen Christmas Lights Display in Arlington for the past 15 years, many people call Ralph Sobel “Mr. Christmas.”

He leads the fabulous Christmas tour, which was rated #8 in the nation by PEOPLE MAGAZINE. Check out the details:

· 50th year of this glorious event

· Tour of 200 homes lighted for the Christmas season

· 2-mile trail

· 7 of the original families from 50 years ago still participate in the tradition

· No two homes’ decorations are the same

Check out the “Griswold House” that is as over the top as the “Christmas Vacation” movie, and realize that two of that homeowner’s neighbors are equally competitive to win “The Griswold Award.

Some neighbors were so over-the-top that their next-door neighbor created a sign that read “Ditto,” with an arrow pointing to the lavishly decorated house.

Welcome to 15 on Fridays with Fletch. We trust you’ll join in the festive Christmas season even though our temperatures are in the 70s!

Martha Stewart Weddings, Bride Magazine, the New York Times, and Best of D Magazine all rave about this magnificent Dallas-based caterer, Jordan Swim, owner of Vestal’s Catering.

Discover how his immaculate attention to detail has led him to become the caterer of choice for the Cattle Baron’s Ball, Jewel Charity, and more – serving at over FIVE THOUSAND events per year.

Learn why clients choose him for once-in-a-lifetime events, corporate events, and massive weddings. Much of his success began with a party featuring then-Dallas Cowboy Tony Romo and his date at the time, Jessica Simpson. You’ll appreciate why a large 2,500-person event might have up to 250 servers and an on-site kitchen that Jordan and his team created.

Welcome to 15 on Fridays with Fletch with caterer extraordinaire – Jordan Swim.

15 on Fridays with Fletch highlights the secrets behind the success of Velvet Taco, Pei Wei, Eatzi's Market and Bakery, and many more, by Mark Brezinski, called Dallas’ Father of Fast Casual Dining.

The most successful restaurants embody a blend of:

1. Curiosity

2. Courage

3. Conviction

4. Capital

5. Commitment

Watch the video to discover how the SAUCES, EXPERIENTIAL ELEMENTS, and UNIQUE FLAVORS AND TEXTURES distinguish these concepts from the competition.

Pei Wei offers an experiential dining experience, cooking meals in giant woks right before your eyes, allowing you to hear the sizzle and enjoy the enticing aroma.

Don't miss his new book: Food Fight!

Discover the story behind "Small Business Saturday" and how the commitment to "Shop Small" benefits our local communities. Small business owners and managers often serve as leaders in our community, participating on school boards, city councils, and commissions, as well as in civic clubs and neighborhoods.

American Express created this campaign in 2010, and it's impressive to note that close to 80% of Americans make it a point to "Shop Small"with small businesses during the Thanksgiving-Christmas holiday season.

Sue Schulz, owner of What's Poppin Texas, offers a wide variety of gourmet popcorn (72 flavors), chocolate, fudge, and soft drinks, alongside vintage candy. She features an entire section of Texas-made products under the GO TEXANprogram through the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Sue is actively involved in The Chamber - Hurst, Euless, Bedford aka HEB Chamber of Commerce, where she will take on the role of chair starting in January.

Enjoy the benefits of #ShoppingSmall on #SmallBusinessSaturday and throughout the Christmas season!

Discover how Fort Worth’s ultimate Foodie chooses and rates his “best of the best” and hints on how to beat the crowds with Bud Kennedy, creator of the EATS BEAT column of the Star-Telegram and how own podcast.

Hear about brands like Goldee's, Bonnell’s, Hurtado’s, Joe T’s, and many more.

Learn what makes some dining choices hotter – both in popularity and in sauciness – and you’ll love his secret about where the lines are shortest on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving!

Now, treat yourself to your favorite snacks as you hear from the food authority of Fort Worth – the one… the only… Bud Kennedy!

Discover the story behind a live video link between the Houston Rodeo and NASA astronauts orbiting the earth, how a “Cowpasture Pool” Tournament became a $4 million fundraising golf tournament for M.D. Anderson, and how a scholarship fund for 4-H and FFA students has paid out over $200,000.

Bob Tallman is more than a legendary rodeo announcer. Watch how he impacts lives in the community as much as he does inside a rodeo arena.

Rather than take notes, please email me at john@thefletch.org, and I’ll be glad to send you the transcript of the interview. Just type TRANSCRIPT in the Subject line of your email.

Now, enjoy Bob Tallman, the legend who’s in more halls of fame than he can even count. Even better, he’s a man who loves Jesus and lives his faith!