# Texas Slim on The No Agenda Show

Texas Slim comes up in 24 chapters across 23 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2021 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 24
- **Episodes:** 23
- **Discussed:** November 2021 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Beef Initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beef-initiative.md), [Cattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cattle.md), [Beef Prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beef-prices.md), [Kerrville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kerrville.md), [Meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [Screwworm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screwworm.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [Ai Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [Argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 24

### Regenerative Ranching, Cattle Market Cycles

- **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Time:** 35:57–41:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/regenerative-ranching-cattle-market-cycles.md

An anonymous "Zoomer" rancher provides a report on the 11-year cattle market cycle and the benefits of regenerative ranching over "commodity cowboy" methods. The segment discusses the practice of feeding cattle Cheerios to gain weight and the challenges of using H2A labor from South Africa.

Keywords: regenerative ranching, cattle market, h2a labor, [texas slim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-slim.md), [cheerios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cheerios.md)

### Tyson Plant Closures, Regenerative Ranching

- **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-23
- **Time:** 1:45:31–1:49:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/tyson-plant-closures-regenerative-ranching.md

The hosts discuss the monopoly on beef processing held by a few large companies like Tyson, which they blame for high consumer prices. They advocate for regenerative ranching and local processing, citing examples like K&C Cattle in Luling, Texas. Adam Curry shares his experience buying beef directly from local ranchers to bypass the industrial supply chain and support community-based agriculture.

Keywords: [tyson foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tyson-foods.md), [price fixing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/price-fixing.md), regenerative agriculture, [texas slim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-slim.md), local processing

### Asian Longhorned Ticks, Cattle Cartels and American Ranchers

- **Episode:** [1881: Cow Cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1881-cow-cartel.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-28
- **Time:** 1:48:12–1:51:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1881-cow-cartel/chapter/asian-longhorned-ticks-cattle-cartels-and-american-ranchers.md

Ranchers report devastating infestations of the Asian Longhorned Tick, with cattle being found "covered" in the parasites within days. The hosts discuss a theory from "Texas Slim" that this is a targeted operation by foreign-owned meatpackers to undermine American ranchers. The segment suggests a correlation between these biological issues and the smuggling of drugs and people via cattle transports.

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### Cattle Smuggling Theory, Texas Slim, and Border Security

- **Episode:** [1877: Flim Flam](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-14
- **Time:** 48:47–51:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam/chapter/cattle-smuggling-theory-texas-slim-and-border-security.md

A theory is presented suggesting that Mexican crossbreed cattle are being used as "gigantic smuggling vehicles" for drugs and people across the US border. The lack of thorough inspections for every cattle car provides a cover for illicit activity, a concept reportedly explored in Taylor Sheridan's television series. Additionally, an update is provided on "Texas Slim," who is taking a 21-day hiatus from his travels across the country.

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### Texas Screwworm Outbreak and Rising Beef Prices

- **Episode:** [1875: Sonic Thump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-07
- **Time:** 44:02–48:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump/chapter/texas-screwworm-outbreak-and-rising-beef-prices.md

The New World screwworm has reportedly returned to Texas, posing a threat to the cattle industry. This biological issue coincides with skyrocketing beef prices, with reports of "jumbo tomahawk" steaks selling for as much as $875 in high-end Austin restaurants. Industry insiders suggest this may lead to a significant reduction in the domestic cattle herd.

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### Meetup Collectibles, Fort Detrick Letterhead

- **Episode:** [1817: Stunt Grenade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1817-stunt-grenade.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-16
- **Time:** 2:28:30–2:33:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1817-stunt-grenade/chapter/meetup-collectibles-fort-detrick-letterhead.md

At a recent meetup, a listener gifted an original piece of letterhead from the Biological Warfare Lab at Fort Detrick, Maryland, dating back to the 1940s or 50s. Other gifts included Nebraska T-bone steaks and a silver coin with an Indian head design, while news was shared about "Texas Slim" signing an agricultural agreement in El Salvador.

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### Beef Prices, Argentina and Local Ranchers

- **Episode:** [1810: golfball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-23
- **Time:** 1:51:30–2:00:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball/chapter/beef-prices-argentina-and-local-ranchers.md

American cattle ranchers criticize Trump's plan to import beef from Argentina while the administration also backs Argentina with aid. The discussion shifts to local beef purchasing, ranchers near Austin, and the claim that supermarket beef is often lower-quality commodity meat.

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### No Agenda Art, AI Prompting, Screw Worm Psyop

- **Episode:** [1792: Meloni in the Middle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-21
- **Time:** 2:01:51–2:07:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle/chapter/no-agenda-art-ai-prompting-screw-worm-psyop.md

The hosts discuss the selection of show artwork, noting the increasing use of AI prompting by listeners. A "screw worm" narrative in the cattle industry is debated as a potential "psyop" intended to raise beef prices, contradicting earlier reports from "Texas Slim." The segment provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the show's titles and art are finalized.

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### New World Screwworm, Livestock Parasites and COVID Delays

- **Episode:** [1791: Bolt Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1791-bolt-muncher.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-17
- **Time:** 2:51:34–2:57:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1791-bolt-muncher/chapter/new-world-screwworm-livestock-parasites-and-covid-delays.md

The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has reportedly returned to the United States after being held at bay for decades. Texas Slim and Governor Greg Abbott highlighted the threat to the cattle industry, noting that the sterile insect technique program was disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are claims that discussing the parasite's resurgence on social media platforms leads to account shadow-banning.

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### Beef Prices Surge, Texas Slim Beef Initiative

- **Episode:** [1785: Mackerels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-27
- **Time:** 2:02:03–2:08:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels/chapter/beef-prices-surge-texas-slim-beef-initiative.md

Beef prices have reached historic highs due to Midwest droughts and shrinking cattle herd sizes. Texas Slim of the Beef Initiative delivered $10,000 worth of ground beef to Mercy Chefs in Kerrville, Texas, advocating for consumers to buy directly from local ranchers to avoid commodity price spikes.

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### Australian Regenerative Farming, Meals for Mamas

- **Episode:** [1690: Corn Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-29
- **Time:** 1:46:22–1:51:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat/chapter/australian-regenerative-farming-meals-for-mamas.md

A first-time donor from New South Wales, Australia, discusses his work in regenerative farming and his connection to Bitcoin podcaster Marty Bent and Texas Slim. He promotes his girlfriend's business, "Meals for Mamas," which provides organic meals for postpartum mothers. The hosts discuss the "de-douching" of new producers.

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### Beef Initiative Tour in Luling, Texas

- **Episode:** [1501: Under Salt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1501-under-salt.md)
- **Published:** 2022-11-10
- **Time:** 2:09:29–2:11:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1501-under-salt/chapter/beef-initiative-tour-in-luling-texas.md

A recent tour of the Hometown Meats processing plant in Luling, Texas, showcased the Beef Initiative's efforts to localize food production. The event was attended by numerous No Agenda producers and featured tours of the USDA-approved facility and Black Angus herds. The gathering highlighted the intersection of the podcast community and the decentralized ranching movement.

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### Beef Initiative Conference and Processing Plant Fire Insurance

- **Episode:** [1487: Si Senor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-18
- **Time:** 12:11–14:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor/chapter/beef-initiative-conference-and-processing-plant-fire-insurance.md

The Beef Initiative Conference in Georgia brought together ranchers, Bitcoiners, and professionals to discuss direct-to-consumer sales models. An insurance expert at the event claimed that recent fires at meat processing plants are often allowed to burn to the ground so they can be rebuilt as facilities for soy and insect-based food production.

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### Higher Side Chats and Decentralized Agriculture

- **Episode:** [1487: Si Senor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-18
- **Time:** 1:37:44–1:39:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor/chapter/higher-side-chats-and-decentralized-agriculture.md

Greg Carlwood of the "Higher Side Chats" podcast is knighted after donating to the show. He discusses his recent interviews regarding "frankenfood" technology and the importance of decentralized, sustainable agriculture and grass-fed meat supplies.

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### Final Producer Credits and ITM Youth Soccer

- **Episode:** [1485: Gender Journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1485-gender-journey.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-11
- **Time:** 1:39:20–1:43:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1485-gender-journey/chapter/final-producer-credits-and-itm-youth-soccer.md

The final segment of producer credits includes a shout-out to a new youth soccer team in Chattanooga, Tennessee, named the "Mid Clip Kickers," who use the "ITM" acronym in their huddles. A listener also praises a recent "Fireside Chat" featuring Texas Slim and the Beef Initiative.

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### Digital Detox, Beef Initiative Ribeyes

- **Episode:** [1484: Do It For Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1484-do-it-for-ukraine.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-08
- **Time:** 1:12:43–1:16:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1484-do-it-for-ukraine/chapter/digital-detox-beef-initiative-ribeyes.md

One host shares the experience of living without a cell phone for three months after a dispute with T-Mobile, reporting a significant improvement in well-being. The conversation shifts to the "Beef Initiative" and the quality of ribeye steaks sourced from K&C Cattle in Austin. The segment reflects on a simpler time before smartphones when people relied on printed directions and physical maps.

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### Texas Slim and Beef Initiative, CBS Environmental Food Ratings

- **Episode:** [1476: Woke Waiver](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1476-woke-waiver.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-12
- **Time:** 2:30:36–2:34:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1476-woke-waiver/chapter/texas-slim-and-beef-initiative-cbs-environmental-food-ratings.md

Texas Slim visits the Hill Country to discuss the "Beef Initiative" and the threat to the traditional food supply. A CBS report is critiqued for rating beef and lamb as environmentally destructive while praising energy drinks and colas as "least harmful." The hosts argue that these ratings are part of a globalist agenda to move the population toward plant-based and lab-grown proteins.

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### Mealworms for Future Human Consumption, Texas Slim Beef Initiative

- **Episode:** [1468: Superwokes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-14
- **Time:** 3:44–7:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes/chapter/mealworms-for-future-human-consumption-texas-slim-beef-initiative.md

A producer submitted photos of bird seed mealworms labeled "farmed for the future" and "not yet certified for human consumption," suggesting a shift toward insect-based protein. Texas Slim from the Beef Initiative discusses a global industrial food shift planned since 2017. The movement aims to remove animal products and soil from the traditional consumption model in favor of lab-grown alternatives.

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### Texas Beef Initiative, Mead Tasting, Local Products

- **Episode:** [1466: Bo Jo No Mo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1466-bo-jo-no-mo.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-07
- **Time:** 50:55–56:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1466-bo-jo-no-mo/chapter/texas-beef-initiative-mead-tasting-local-products.md

Texas Slim of the Beef Initiative provided a "Top Hand Beef Box" to the hosts to promote local animal protein. A review of Texas Meadworks mead resulted in disappointment, with the hosts describing it as "diluted warm honey" and discussing the difficulty of finding high-quality mead.

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### No Agenda Meetups, Texas Slim and Holy City Brewing

- **Episode:** [1460: Wet-Bulb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-16
- **Time:** 2:39:55–2:45:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb/chapter/no-agenda-meetups-texas-slim-and-holy-city-brewing.md

Reports from recent meetups in Georgia and Munich are shared, noting a lack of German attendees at the Munich event. Upcoming meetups are announced for North Carolina, California, and New Jersey. A special event featuring Texas Slim of the Beef Initiative is scheduled for Saturday at Holy City Brewing in North Charleston, South Carolina.

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