THE DAYTRIPPER
Program Rights Date Range
-
NOLA Code:
DTRP 1700 H1
Number of Episodes/Length:
13 / 30
Genre:
Collections:
Rights End:
9/30/2029
Producer
Hogaboom Road, Inc
Presenter
Austin PBS
Year Produced:
2026
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
#1701 South South Austin, TX
Chet heads to the southern end of South Austin. He races around the track at Circuit of the Americas, the only F1 course in the US. He swims at McKinney Falls State Park and learns the art of Texas whiskey at Still Austin. He eats burgers and fried chicken at a food truck park and finishes the day with a Michelin-starred steak at a BBQ joint.
#1702 Garland, TX
Chet trips to the “Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas” and gets a tour of the iconic Stetson factory. He explores the downtown, eating Connecticut-style pizza and shopping for vintage guitars. He hits the trails at an urban mountain biking course and eats authentic Vietnamese food on the “Pho Real Trail.”
#1703 Rio Frio
Chet explores one the prettiest rivers in Texas with a swim and a hike at Garner State Park. He tubes the river and gets a delicious burger at a family-friendly biker bar. He sips inside Texas’s only wine cave, eats a chicken fried steak at a 100-year-old restaurant, and wraps the day two-stepping under the Texas at the famous Garner dance.
#1704 Roma, TX
Chet visits this US-Mexico border town that dates back to 1765. He explores its landmark downtown and sips agave spirits in an old general store. He goes birding with local experts on the river and at Falcon State Park. He also eats amazing Mexican food and cabrito.
#1705 Winter Galveston, TX
Chet hits the beach during the cold months to explore the town’s rich history. He eats local oysters at one of the oldest restaurants in Texas. He hunts down elusive birds at Galveston State Park and eats a muffaleta at a famous spice company. He then checks into the island's iconic (and haunted) Hotel Galvez.
Additional 1700 episode descriptions, tba
Chet heads to the southern end of South Austin. He races around the track at Circuit of the Americas, the only F1 course in the US. He swims at McKinney Falls State Park and learns the art of Texas whiskey at Still Austin. He eats burgers and fried chicken at a food truck park and finishes the day with a Michelin-starred steak at a BBQ joint.
#1702 Garland, TX
Chet trips to the “Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas” and gets a tour of the iconic Stetson factory. He explores the downtown, eating Connecticut-style pizza and shopping for vintage guitars. He hits the trails at an urban mountain biking course and eats authentic Vietnamese food on the “Pho Real Trail.”
#1703 Rio Frio
Chet explores one the prettiest rivers in Texas with a swim and a hike at Garner State Park. He tubes the river and gets a delicious burger at a family-friendly biker bar. He sips inside Texas’s only wine cave, eats a chicken fried steak at a 100-year-old restaurant, and wraps the day two-stepping under the Texas at the famous Garner dance.
#1704 Roma, TX
Chet visits this US-Mexico border town that dates back to 1765. He explores its landmark downtown and sips agave spirits in an old general store. He goes birding with local experts on the river and at Falcon State Park. He also eats amazing Mexican food and cabrito.
#1705 Winter Galveston, TX
Chet hits the beach during the cold months to explore the town’s rich history. He eats local oysters at one of the oldest restaurants in Texas. He hunts down elusive birds at Galveston State Park and eats a muffaleta at a famous spice company. He then checks into the island's iconic (and haunted) Hotel Galvez.
Additional 1700 episode descriptions, tba
Program Rights
Broadcast Rights:
Unlimited
Rights Dates:
10/1/2026 - 9/30/2029
School Rights:
1 year
V.O.D. Rights:
Yes
V.O.D. Rights Type:
Concurrent w/ Broadcast Rights via Media Manager
Linear Live Streaming:
Yes
Non-Commercial Cable Rights:
Yes
Program Contacts
Underwriters
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
Karbach Brewing
Don Hewlett Chevrolet-Buick
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
Rudy's Country Store & BBQ
City of Georgetown
Karbach Brewing
Don Hewlett Chevrolet-Buick
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
Rudy's Country Store & BBQ
City of Georgetown