THE DAYTRIPPER
Program Rights Date Range
-
NOLA Code:
DTRP 1600 H1
Number of Episodes/Length:
13 / 30
Genre:
Collections:
Rights End:
9/30/2028
Producer
Hogaboom Road, Inc
Presenter
Austin PBS
Year Produced:
2005
Version:
Base
Since 2009, host Chet Garner has been traveling Texas in search of adventure, learning history, soaking up culture, exploring the great outdoors, and eating plenty of great food! Join Chet and his crew as they discover everything you can see, do, and eat, from well-known landmarks to obscure dives and hideaways, all across the Lone Star State.
Episode List
#1601 Grand Prairie, TX
Chet explores this DFW urban city that used to be on the prairie. He eats Tex-Mex inspired BBQ and signature "Sloppy Juan" taco. He sees the unbelievable at Ripley's and climbs an indoor mountain. He watches live horse racing at Lone Star Park and enjoys dinner inside the renovated firehouse.
#1602 Florence, TX
Chet learns about the origins of humanity at the Gault Site and explores the historic downtown with craft Italian food. He tours Firefly Aerospace sending rockets to space and Staccato Firearms making precise handguns. He finishes the day at a winery that transports visitors to Tuscany.
#1603 Albany, TX
Chet heads to the "Fandangle," a community show running for over 75 years. He eats at a vintage soda shop and sees classic cars in the historic downtown. He learns about the area at nearby Fort Griffin and enjoys a steak dinner inside the renovated Icehouse.
#1604 North San Antonio, TX
Chet heads north of the Alamo to explore the Pearl Brewery now a world-class culinary destination and hotel. He feeds the hippos and more at the zoo and finds his zen at the Japanese Tea Garden. He eats the cheesiest burger in Texas and walks with the dinosaurs at the Witte Museum.
#1605 Rusk, TX
Chet rides the Texas State Railroad into town where he eats some sports-inspired BBQ and authentic Mexican food. He learns about legendary Texas governor Jim Hogg at his childhood home and all the stories of Cherokee County.
Additional episodes, TBA
Chet explores this DFW urban city that used to be on the prairie. He eats Tex-Mex inspired BBQ and signature "Sloppy Juan" taco. He sees the unbelievable at Ripley's and climbs an indoor mountain. He watches live horse racing at Lone Star Park and enjoys dinner inside the renovated firehouse.
#1602 Florence, TX
Chet learns about the origins of humanity at the Gault Site and explores the historic downtown with craft Italian food. He tours Firefly Aerospace sending rockets to space and Staccato Firearms making precise handguns. He finishes the day at a winery that transports visitors to Tuscany.
#1603 Albany, TX
Chet heads to the "Fandangle," a community show running for over 75 years. He eats at a vintage soda shop and sees classic cars in the historic downtown. He learns about the area at nearby Fort Griffin and enjoys a steak dinner inside the renovated Icehouse.
#1604 North San Antonio, TX
Chet heads north of the Alamo to explore the Pearl Brewery now a world-class culinary destination and hotel. He feeds the hippos and more at the zoo and finds his zen at the Japanese Tea Garden. He eats the cheesiest burger in Texas and walks with the dinosaurs at the Witte Museum.
#1605 Rusk, TX
Chet rides the Texas State Railroad into town where he eats some sports-inspired BBQ and authentic Mexican food. He learns about legendary Texas governor Jim Hogg at his childhood home and all the stories of Cherokee County.
Additional episodes, TBA
Program Rights
Broadcast Rights:
Unlimited
Rights Dates:
10/1/2025 - 9/30/2028
School Rights:
1 year
V.O.D. Rights:
Yes
V.O.D. Rights Type:
Concurrent w/ Broadcast Rights via Media Manager
V.O.D Other:
-
Linear Live Streaming:
Yes
Non-Commercial Cable Rights:
Yes
Program Contacts
Contact Type
Viewer
Underwriters
Rudy's Country Store and BBQ
The City of Georgetown, TX
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
Don Hewlett Chevrolet-Buick
Coca-Cola SouthWest Beverages
The City of Georgetown, TX
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
Don Hewlett Chevrolet-Buick
Coca-Cola SouthWest Beverages