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This is not an interview show. It’s one DFW blogger sitting down with the week, the city, and the page. I write about Dallas–Fort Worth the way I live it — the highways, the neighborhoods, the food, the ordinary days that somehow become the story. On the podcast I unpack those notes out loud: what I’m seeing, what I’m trying to say, and what this place keeps teaching me. If you like local writing that doesn’t need a guest list to feel complete, this is that show. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) John Fite https://storage.buzzsprout.com/sweehwb3e7ahocqxi5ldsjkw35lz?.jpg DFW Blogger https://dfwblogger.buzzsprout.com Plano Balloon Festival Plano Balloon Festival Experience the color, excitement, and adventure of the Plano Balloon Festival with DFW Blogger! Each year, brilliant hot-air balloons fill the North Texas sky, creating one of the most spectacular sights in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. In this episode, we explore the festival’s history, attractions, live entertainment, food, and unforgettable balloon launches. John also shares his personal experience flying in a hot-air balloon over Plano in 2009. Join DFW Blogger for an exciting look at this beloved North Texas tradition!

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]]> Produced by John Fite Buzzsprout-19784111 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 1637 full false DFW Toll Roads DFW Toll Roads  Are DFW toll roads bleeding you dry? In this episode of the DFW Blogger Podcast, we examine the growing cost of driving across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. From the Dallas North Tollway and President George Bush Turnpike to TEXpress lanes with constantly changing prices, getting around DFW can take a serious bite out of your budget. Are toll roads saving us time—or have they become an expensive necessity we can no longer avoid? Join us as we discuss toll bills, confusing fees, rising costs, and whether North Texas drivers are getting a fair deal. 

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The State Fair of Texas Blogger Podcast celebrates everything that makes this legendary Dallas tradition special. From the fascinating history of Big Tex and the excitement of the midway to famous fair foods, thrilling rides, livestock shows, live music, and unforgettable family memories, each episode explores a different part of the fair. Whether you have visited every year since childhood or are planning your first trip, the podcast shares entertaining stories, useful information, and a true Texas-sized look at one of the biggest and best state fairs in America.

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The State Fair of Texas Blogger Podcast celebrates everything that makes this legendary Dallas tradition special. From the fascinating history of Big Tex and the excitement of the midway to famous fair foods, thrilling rides, livestock shows, live music, and unforgettable family memories, each episode explores a different part of the fair. Whether you have visited every year since childhood or are planning your first trip, the podcast shares entertaining stories, useful information, and a true Texas-sized look at one of the biggest and best state fairs in America.

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