Talkin' Texas | Popeye is a Texan, Disney People are Crazy, and Happy New Year!

About this episode

In this episode, Chet Garner explores the origins of Popeye, discusses New Year's resolutions, and reflects on the experience of visiting Disney World as a parent.

It's 2026, a new year, and we get further and further from the 1900's. In this episode we explore the origins of Popeye the Sailor Man, New Year's Resolutions, and the inevitability of Disney World for parents.

People in this episode

Host: Chet Garner

Topics covered

• Popeye
• New Year's Resolutions
• Disney World
• Texas culture
• family travel

Keywords

• Popeye
• Disney World
• New Year's
• Texas
• family travel

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Popeye the Sailor Man

Places: Disney World

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