35 minDec 3, 2025

Did They Really Eat Bevo? Austin’s Best Myths and Legends

Show Notes

Austin’s nearly 200 years old, and in a state full of tall tales, it’s no surprise that this city is swirling with myths and legends. But can you tell the truth from fiction? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by producers Elissa Castles and Eva Ruth Moravec to see who can do just that the best — in a game of Two Truths and a Lie. Play along to see how well you know Austin’s history, and remember, in this weird city, truth is always stranger than fiction!

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