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Vets Helping Vets…Over Coffee
Veterans hold a special place in our hearts at INSP, a place of honor, respect and gratitude. At a VFW meeting, Hillary Collins, our Crossridge Café Supervisor and Army vet (Specialist, Operation Iraqi Freedom) learned…
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10 Ways to Channel Your Inner John-Boy
1. Take up Journaling Write well into the night about family, friends, your hopes and dreams. 2. Be Vulnerable Be open to falling in love. (Uh, perhaps not as often as John-Boy!) 3. Fight for…
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Texas Hot Sauce Inspired by Matlock
Put the “Hot” in the Hot Dog! A certain Atlanta attorney would get out his guitar and sing “Deep in the Heart of Texas” after chowing down on this hot dog topper! Yes, we believe…
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Remembering Glen Campbell
INSP mourns the passing of musician, entertainer and actor Glen Campbell at age 81, on August 8, 2017. Campbell is best known for his outstanding talent as a country and crossover pop musician, having won…
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The New State Plate States
Get Your Second Helping of State Plate! Season 2 has 12 all-new additional states! So where is Taylor off to now? Find out below! Tune in Fridays at 8p for all-new episodes of State Plate!…
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The Life and Times of the Real Daniel Boone
“Many heroic actions and chivalrous adventures are related of me which exist only in the regions of fancy. With me the world has taken great liberties, and yet I have been but a common man.” …
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Real Cowboys Working in the Real World, Living the Cowboy Way
In INSP’s new original series, The Cowboy Way, viewers across the country get an insider’s look at family ranching in today’s world. Let’s meet real cowboys, Bubba Thompson, Cody Harris, and Booger Brown, three best…
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What Doesn't Belong? Gunsmoke Trivia
What Doesn’t Belong? Something’s gone awry in Dodge City! It seems Marshal Matt Dillon is perplexed. Perhaps, Miss Kitty has a clue. Do you? Find the object that doesn’t fit in this scene. [question]
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What Doesn't Belong? Walker, Texas Ranger Trivia
What Doesn’t Belong? Hello? Hello? Something is wrong with this connection! Walker is on the case, but something is amiss! Can you find the object that doesn’t fit in this scene? [question]
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Andy Griffith: He Makes “Folksy” Trendy
Best known for his roles as laid-back, nurturing country sheriff, Andy Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show and the outspoken, unorthodox, yet downhome Atlanta attorney with a penchant for hot dogs in Matlock, Andy Griffith,…
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Walker’s 10 Best Moves
When bad guys are in town, Cordell Walker kicks it into high gear! Watch Chuck Norris in action in Walker, Texas Ranger, weekdays at 2AM. The Flying Glass Crash No window treatment is safe when…
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National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
As if anyone needs an excuse to eat one, two—or ten—chocolate chip cookies! But it’s National Chocolate Chip Day, so we’re taking that as the official signal to “go for it!” We have Ruth Wakefield…
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Blueberry Cornbread with Honey Whipped Cream
Hit the Road to…Cornbread Alley! Where would you find such a delectable place? You might befuddle your GPS, but you’ll know to head to South Pittsburg, Tennessee in April for the National Cornbread Festival! For…
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A Salute to the Duke
He’s tough, quick on the draw, and coming to your TV! INSP pays tribute to John Wayne! Every weekend in May, watch your favorite John Wayne movies—from The Shootist to Rio Bravo, The War Wagon…
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Horses of Hollywood
The Horses of Hollywood carried stars on cattle drives, chasing bad guys across barren plains, and simply to town for supplies.
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Honey Nut Biscuits
Prairie Inspired! Honey Nut Biscuits. Imagine the aroma of these biscuits coming from Caroline Ingalls’ stove. Food blogger, Kate Wood created this recipe for INSP fans, inspired by Little House on the Prairie. Recipe by: Kate…
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Chuck Norris, a Texan After all These Years
The Lone Star State is going to get a kick out of its newest citizen—Chuck Norris! On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, Norris walked into the Texas State Senate chambers a native Oklahoman, and walked out,…
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Top 10 Reasons Being An Ol’ Fool is Awesome
Everyone loves, gruff, though well-meaning and kindhearted Grandpa Zeb Walton, often lovingly called an “Ol’ fool” by wife, Esther. So we were thinking what makes the “Ol’ fool” cool? 10. Ol’ Fools…can keep a secret.…
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Where Will Taylor Hicks Go in Season 2 of State Plate?
#ICYMI the Big States Reveal, Here They Are! Tuesday, on Instagram, entertainer Taylor Hicks helped INSP unveil the 12 states featured in the big second season of the network’s Original Series—State Plate. That’s right! Taylor…
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Black Cowboys: The Unsung Heroes of the Frontier
There was a whole group of African descent cowboys whose guts, grit and skills were well known, in their day, but are often lost in history books and popular entertainment.
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John Wayne and The Oscars
The Envelope Please… The glitz! The glamor! The swag! The Oscars! How did it all go down in John Wayne’s day? We’re happy to share this piece written by Michael W. for John Wayne Enterprises,…
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Chow Down Like The Duke
You don’t have to be returning from a month-long cattle drive to appreciate coming home to a delicious, homemade hot meal, and this old-school recipe really hits the spot! Thanks to John Wayne Enterprises for…
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Matlock 101
By Brian Ciampa Matlock is one of my favorite INSP shows. Having aired during the 80s and 90s, the show offered viewers a very enjoyable experience for nine seasons. Thankfully, INSP allows us to continue…
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Dan Blocker: A Big Man with a Big Heart
Dan Blocker was an American actor best known for his role as Hoss in Bonanza, the gullible and lovable Cartwright brother.
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INSP Salutes Our Nation’s Veterans
To all who have served, and those who continue to serve, we offer our deepest gratitude. A Veterans Day salute… [id video=”x2L3skZ7FEw” playertype=”youtube”]
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The House on Honeysuckle Lane
Mary McDonough Brings You a Christmas Story That Will Touch Your Heart. Travel back to the small town of Oliver’s Well in Virginia where three siblings, having long gone their separate ways, reunite for an…
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The Chuckwagon: The Heart of an Old West Cattle Drive
The aroma of fresh-brewed coffee wafts through the air, and soon a line forms for that all-important morning wake-up cup, perhaps accompanied by a to-go plate of bacon, eggs and a biscuit. Are you picturing…
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