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The Daytripper

Kyle, TX

Season 14 Episode 2 | 26m 40s

The "Pie Capital of Texas" is a slice of heaven. Chet starts with pie for breakfast and finishes with Frito pie for dinner. Along the way, he plays disc golf at the strangest course in Texas, swims in the Blanco River, and learns the history of this railroad town.

Aired: 06/14/26 | Expires: 09/30/27
The Daytripper is proudly sponsored by Rudy’s "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q, Ranch Hand Truck Accessories, Georgetown, TX, Don Hewlett Chevrolet, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, and Dell. The Daytripper is is presented by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and distributed by NETA.
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