Who hosts Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend?

Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend is hosted by Chris Ruggia. They have published 141 episodes. The show covers society, with a culture focus.

What has Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Border Archives Bazaar", "Big Bend Bluegrass Festival: Oct 2-3, 2026!", and "What's Next for the Holland Hotel??". The latest went out on 2 Oct 2026 and ran about 18 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend publish?

Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend publishes every couple of weeks, a median of 14 days between episodes. Episodes average about 24 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 141 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

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For Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend, Booking Probability sits at 34/100, Listen Score at 30/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. There is no verified contact on file, so the show website is the route in.

Who should pitch Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend?

Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend covers alpine, big bend, texas, music, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend

Hosted by Chris Ruggia · society · EN · 141 episodes

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WINNER of the Best Travel Destination Podcast in Texas (WHAT!?!) by the Texas Travel Awards in 2022, this little podcast from little old Alpine offers discussion and news on travel to Alpine and the Big Bend region of Texas. Nature, Art, Music, Friendly Communities and more!

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What is Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend?

Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend is a society podcast hosted by Chris Ruggia, with 141 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Chris Ruggia hosts Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend, a society show with 141 episodes published.

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Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend
The Border Archives Bazaar
Oct 2, 202618 min
Chris talks with Victoria Contreras, Archivist at Sul Ross State University's Archives of the Big Bend , about the Border Archives Bazaar coming up on Saturday October 10 from 10am-4pm at the Espino Conference Center on the Sul Ross campus. Organized by the Border Regional Archives Group (BRAG), the Bazaar features rare documents, photographs, maps, publications, and more, that showcase the unique history and cultural heritage of our region.
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Big Bend Bluegrass Festival: Oct 2-3, 2026!
Sep 18, 202634 min
Chris talks with Cyndi Perdue, founder of the Big Bend Bluegrass Association and the Big Bend Bluegrass Festival, about this year's lineup of artists and activities. The Big Bend Bluegrass Festival will be held at the Alpine Civic Center October 2 & 3. The lineup includes: Special Consensus The Edgar Loudermilk Band Catahoula Drive Finley River Boys Righteous Intonation Everett Davis Evie Dorsey
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What's Next for the Holland Hotel??
Sep 8, 202628 min
Chris talks with Brian Carrico of Alexa Management and Byways Hospitality about renovations underway at the Holland Hotel , Maverick Inn (to be re-opened next year as the Siesta) and Hotel Limpia in Fort Davis. We are all looking forward to the vision of a restored and renewed Holland Hotel blossoming at the heart of downtown Alpine! We're looking at YOU, 2027!
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Season 1 of "Expedition: Tales of the Big Bend"
Aug 21, 202629 min
Chris talks with Wild Yeti Films co-owners Grant Kauffman and Renee Layson and West Texas Producer Randall Kinzie about Season 1 of their online TV series, "Expedition: Tales of the Big Bend," which recently received three Telly Awards. View all nine episodes at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvj5JlrQjYvQFoXa2O7cnxw
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40th Trappings of Texas coming September 17-19
Aug 7, 202619 min
Chris talks to Museum of the Big Bend Directory Emily Wilkinson about the 40th annual Trappings of Texas. Trappings is the longest-running show and sale of contemporary western art and fine custom cowboy gear. The Opening Weekend is September 17-19, and the exhibit continues through October 31. Full event details at https://www.museumofthebigbend.com/trappings-of-texas/
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Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend?

About the host

Recent episodes

The Border Archives Bazaar

Big Bend Bluegrass Festival: Oct 2-3, 2026!

What's Next for the Holland Hotel??

Season 1 of "Expedition: Tales of the Big Bend"

40th Trappings of Texas coming September 17-19

Guest Appearances

Adelina Beall

Stephen Hummel

Pam Knapen

Heather Yadon

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend for

Podcasts like Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend

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Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend?

About the host

Recent episodes

The Border Archives Bazaar

Big Bend Bluegrass Festival: Oct 2-3, 2026!

What's Next for the Holland Hotel??

Season 1 of "Expedition: Tales of the Big Bend"

40th Trappings of Texas coming September 17-19

Guest Appearances

Adelina Beall

Stephen Hummel

Pam Knapen

Heather Yadon

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend for

Podcasts like Alpine, TX: Heart of the Big Bend

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