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Adult Siblings Versus is a podcast where a grown up brother and sister put aside their childhood rivalry in order to review nostalgic pieces of pop culture. Follow Arielle and Jason as they revisit the culture that made them who they are today and the culture that connects us all.
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Emmett Shelton, Sr.

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Austin/Westlake/Texas - Roughly 100 Years Ago. As told by Emmett Shelton Sr.(1905-2000). He was the Original Developer of Westlake Hills, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Political Operative and popular local Storyteller.
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Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells of the life of two early Westlake brothers who lived on Bee Cave Road, H.B. "Rush" Riley and John T. Riley. They were both hard-working cedar choppers. Rush was known by the authorities for bootlegging and selling it on Lake Austin Blvd in Austin. One officer told Rush he was not smart enough to bootleg. "I arrested…
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This week, Jason spends over 60 godless minutes talking about the overall Ghostbusters franchise in more detail than he could in our 100th episode, while Arielle contractually listens on. Discussed: Ghostbusters Cinematic Universe! The Ghost[SPACE]Busters! The Music/Murray Vin Diagram! #Justice4Winston Janine, You've Changed! Kylie & Garret! Egon c…
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Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells the story of one of the earliest Westlaker, John Teague, roughly 100 years ago. The Teague family was one of the first families in the Hills. At the turn of the Century, the family owned a large tract of land near Commons Ford and Bee Cave on both sides of the Bee Cave Road. John was a horse trader. One night in Sou…
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Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells of the life of Ernest Thurman in the 1920s and 30s. Ernest sold Emmett 50 acres of land for $50 worth of lumber. The family built a Dance Pavillion on Bee Cave Road across from the County Line. The Thurmans were bootleggers and had a good business with drinking and dancing at the pavilion. Ernest was a hard worker, …
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Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells first-hand stories of the earliest Westlakers - many called Cedar Choppers. Westlake was a land rich with natural resources but no transportation and few business or educational opportunities. Cedar was a major resource for railroads and heating -- but required strong men to harvest. Cutting and hauling cedar and br…
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This week the Siblings take a look back at possibly the ultimate example of "I remember this being better"; Ferngully: The Last Rainforest! Discussed: Can we do an Avatar comparison or no? Based on what now? Corporate environmentalism! Destruction is good, actually! Useless Magi is useless! “Anyone can Hip-Hop, right?!” Contact us at adultsiblingsv…
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Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells of the Shelton family's further conflict with the KKK in So. Austin. Emmett's father, John E., was Director of Sunday School but was kicked out of So. Austin Baptist Church for being an anti-prohibitionist. Brother Edgar was singing at the Baptist Church when robed KKK Members marched in with a donation. Someone shu…
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Emmett Shelton Sr. tells the first-hand account of murder charges brought by his father against 21 prominent members of the KKK in Austin in 1921. The KKK promoted 'law and order' and many local officials in Austin and San Marcos were members. The KKK opposed bootleggers and sent a note warning the Shelton Law firm to "get out of town" for its work…
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#69 Joe Esposito - Jefferson Rift, Rene Iova, Nick Rixon, and Andy Last August 3rd 2024more info soon...The Lightning Kids - Fast Car (The Last Concorde Remix)Hills And Valleys - Glide (World Wide Premiere)Mitch Murder - Product Line0:18:57 Beautiful Machines - AngelicaAXL RHODES - PEOPLE w ADAM FORD0:30:56 MicroMatscenes - SynthscothequeSHINE - Th…
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'Mob Law' was common 'justice' in Central Texas, roughly 150 years ago. Emmett's Great Great Uncle Sam Shelton was a wild cowboy in Belton in 1880s. He was arrested one night for attempted murder of a deputy and his teen son was jailed with him. A Mob took Uncle Sam from the Belton Jail with a Black Man, Mr. Keys. They were hung on an oak on the Hi…
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This week, the Siblings change it up as Arielle one of her favorite childhood examples of gross, manipulative capitalism aimed at kids. No, not Transformers; it’s American Girl! Discussed: GOTTA SELL THEM TOYS!!! 80s Feminism! Active, Retired….and Cubed? Addy’s tonal disconnect! “Not American,” says racists! Mattel has enteres the chat! Contact us …
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Impeaching a sitting official is a popular topic these days - Let's look back 100 years - This is not a new trick. Democracy can be Messy! Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) was a close friend of the Fergusons. He tells a number of stories about Governor Jim Ferguson and his wife, Gov. Marion "Ma" Ferguson. "Farmer Jim" was first elected governor in 1914 a…
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Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells of growing Up in South Austins 100 years ago. His was a difficult home birth without a doctor. As the 5th of six boys, that was not his mother's first challenge! No cars, no lights, no inside plumbing - life was very different in South Austin. Emmett tells of seeing the first airplane, the first street-car and p…
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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) tells of the Eastern area of South Austin in the 1920s. Emmett was born at home on West Live Oak in South Austin. A friend had the first bicycle, and they watched the first streetcar on So. Congress. We had a blacksmith Bakery, Feed Store, Livery, Grocery, Saloon and others. Emmett tells of John Wendy's Store at Bart…
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Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells of his passion as a Texas Democrat in support of Eisenhower in 1952. After being a key democrat in the Texas state convention - He declines the Governor's offer to the Ntl. Democratic Convention, explaining his support for a republican named Eisenhower. Emmett describes his worked to build Democrat support for E…
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#68 Brother Sister - Mayah Camara, Nanoverse, GameNasty, Dreampocket, Kevin Krunch July 13th 2024more info soon...All Episodes: soundcloud.com/heartbeathero/sets/heartbeathero-radio-allAll Episodes Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4IFibDr7xtOmZgDheD4F2d0:04:53 The Strike - Just Like Paradise0:09:57 The Motion Epic - Heartbreakers0:14:05 Echo Wolf and…
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Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells the story of Mr. J.H. Patton, state delegate from Oak Hill, and his hair-raising buggy and train ride to the 1894 Dallas Democratic Convention. It was a tie vote to choose Charlie Culberson for Governor of Texas. Patton made it just in time to determine the course of Texas history. Next Emmett tells the story of…
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This week the Siblings return to the world of 1990s cartoons, when they revisit Disney’s post-Batman: The Animated Series experiment, Gargoyles…and get bummed out about how it got botched. Discussed: The 30th Anniversary of Gargoyles! Greg Weisman, aka THE GOAT! Jeffrey Katzenberg & O.J.?! Cartoon genocide for kids! Keith David’s untapped potential…
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Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) was born and lived in on West Live Oak in South Austin, roughly 100 years ago. He tells colorful stories about life in the early 1900s on the streets of South Austin. This episode focuses on the West side of Congress Ave. Landmarks include the Lone Oak Gas Station at the South edge of town; Feuds over the Gravel Pits …
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As our Nation moves into election cycle - we want to look back for a glimpse of the local precinct 'conventions' held in store fronts on South Congress Ave. in Austin, Texas - roughly 100 years ago. My Granddad, Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) was born and raised on West Live Oak in South Austin. His father was a prominent lawyer and on the board of…
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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) rounds out the Chapter on developing the Westlake Peninsula with a first-hand story of the sale of the 1,000 acre Davenport Ranch in the 1940s. Nobody knew exactly where the boundaries were, but Emmett owned the surrounding ranches. Emmett traces this history back to 1840 when the Walsh family bought it to mine lime.…
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After 100 episodes we’ve decided to chuck the podcast into the bin and re-record our original, never before heard pilot episode and start the show over. Unfortunately, that pilot is about Oliver & Company. Discussed: Adult Siblings Versus Version 2! The legendary (infamous) Gong Show! The tragedy of Pete Young! Nobody wants free kittens! Let’s hate…
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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) tells of expanding Westlake Drive to the Westlake Highlands and building Toro Canyon. In the 1940s, there was no Pennybacker Bridge or Loop 360 to provide access to this area. One old abandoned Land Grant in Westlake caught Emmett's attention. He got possession of the 500 acres by claiming and gating it for 10 years …
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Emmett Shelton, Sr. shares a very interesting first-hand story about a tip he got from Lyndon B Johnson in the 1930s that encouraged his interest in developing Westlake Hills. Emmett knew the Roy Sisters were schoolteachers in Houston and had over 1,800 acres. Emmett negotiated with them at $4 an acre. It was north of Bee Cave Road to the river. He…
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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) is the Original Developer of Westlake Hills. When Emmett got his law license, the Depression was on. On credit, he bought 120 acres of property way out on the Bee Cave Road on a hill that is now the home of the County Line Restaurant. He began working to clear the land and build a clubhouse. One day, his stone mason …
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On this SUPER SIZE 100th episode, the Siblings revisit one of the most important film in the lives of any given millennial; Ghostbusters. [NOTE: The audio in this episode has been damaged] Discussed: The greatest comedy of all time! #Justice4Winston Ghostsmashers! Sequels making it worse! Venkman is a creep! Harold Ramis was the best! The movie isn…
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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) opens this Chapter as he and his wife, Joyce, expand their work in Westlake Hills to the north and west. There were no roads between Bee Cave Road and the River. No Pennybacker Bridge, No Loop 360. Their new range covered the entire Westlake Peninsula. In Episode 1, Emmett describes the territory in the 1930-40, acce…
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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) is the Original Developer of Westlake Hills. In this Episode, Emmett shares the story of the initial development of the Bull Mountain area. Abe Bull, of Austin Ntl Bank, came to Emmett offering to sell the family's 160 acre Bull Mountain tract of land for $500/acre. The nearest roads were the High Road and Trail of M…
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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) is the Original Developer of Westlake Hills. In this Episode, Emmett tells of two high-finance land deals involved in selling these two picturesque mountain tops. The Bull family had offered to sell Emmett their 160 acres of Mountain overlooking the lake and City of Austin. There were no roads except the High Road bu…
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Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) was the Original Developer of Westlake Hills. He recorded his history of the area to share with the community, even after he was gone. In this Episode, Emmett tells stories about the Chambers Survey which composes the Central part of Westlake Hills - Old Stonehedge. He paid $2,000 for 500 acres. The oldest house was …
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[NOTE: The audio quality of this episode is impaired] This week, the siblings look at “classic’ superhero spoof, Blankman, starring their former schoolmate! Discussed: The height of Damon Wayan’s power! The David Alan Grier-Verse! The sad fate of J5! This may or may not be in Chicago! The Real Life Superhero Movement! Autism! Gumshoes! It’s Lynne T…
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Emmett Shelton, Sr, (1905-2000) tells of the challenges and reward in the sale of Mt. Stroder, more commonly known as Putnam's Hill. Prof. Mckorkell, from UT bought the tract for $3,000 in 1949. Emmett tells first-hand tales of building the Lakeshore Addition for access to the lake. Ike Young's still had been operating on the lake and a revenue age…
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Thirty-five years after the Korean War, Gen. Charlie Cooper reflects on his time in the Korean War to his B-1-5 Company men at their first Reunion in 1989. The all-expense paid, Atlantic city Reunion was hosted by Lt. Pat McGahn (B-1-5) who was then, Donald Trump's lawyer. Lt. Charlie Cooper came to the B Company battlefield in April 1951, as a rep…
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This week, the Siblings grab their spanks and join the cheer squad when they revisit the Bring it On…the original; we don’t recognize the others on this podcast. Discussed: Jason being sexist! Cheerleaders vs. Gentrification! A stupid number of sequels! Don’t say “racism”! Teenagers in their underwear! Old fashioned 2000s homophobia! Faith & Glory!…
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This week the Siblings celebrate the success of X-Men ’97 by revisiting the very first 20th Century Fox adaptation of the mutant franchise, Generation X….and then regret it soon after. Discussed: The worst X-Men adaptation! Brief talk about the comic! Husk & Chamber & Synch! White Jubilee! Consent is important, even in dreams! “Home sucks; freedom …
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Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells of the history of the efforts to develop the central area of Westlake Hills around Red Bud Trail. In the early 40s, the lake was very active with Riverboats and races. Locals built the Yacht Club on the Lake by Bee Creek. Emmett focused his efforts on abstracting the land around Central Westlake and building acc…
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Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells of the early development of Westlake Hills along Bee Cave Road prior to the 1980s. He had to pay $1500 for the land where Eanes School is now. They doubled our community bingo games to raise the money. Emmett tells about the landowners 100 years ago along the Bee Cave Road. Families like Delanie, Hatley, Euing a…
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This week the Siblings talk about Jason’s favorite play of time, when they revisit the film adaptation of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Let’s all pull our wig down from the shelf. Discussed: Jason’s playwriting origin! Hedwig’s 20-year journey! The Hurt Locker: The Musical! Surrealism! Classical Anti-Villain! Tommy Gnosis is a character! Yitzhak and t…
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Emmett Shelton, Sr. tells of stories of acquiring the land for Westlake Drive. Anticipating the renovation of the dam, Emmett bought the Stroder Tract at $10 an acre which he thought included the dam site. They financed the sale with family diamonds as collateral. Emmett worked with the City of Austin in a colorful twist of land deals Emmett made f…
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Emmett Shelton, Sr. original developer of Westlake Hills recalls a number of first-hand stories about the early land deals of the western area of Westlake Hills, he referred to as the "Pennisula". Emmett tells of incidents with interesting characters like Rob Roy and Mrs. Davenport and the initial land deals, like a deal Emmett made in1929 to buy 5…
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Chapter 1 - Episode 1 - Early Land Grants in Westlake - 200 years of investment opportunities - as told by Emmett Shelton Sr. Original Developer of Westlake Hills 1905-2000 / Recorded 1976 (Updated Sound 1/1/2024) For the past 200 years, Westlake has been the land of investment opportunity and Emmett can tell you all about it. Emmett recalls the ea…
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In this supersized episode, the Siblings look back at one for the most beloved and cherished musicals of the past 30 years…and dunk on it repeatedly. Burn your lyrics sheets for warmth because this week everything is Rent! Discussed: Arielle's Secret Origin! The legend of Jonathan Larson! The best musical ensemble? The most unlikeable ensemble? The…
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Don’t dream it! Musical Season continues, as this week the Siblings check out the once massive cult classic but now actually pretty mainstream Rocky Horror Picture Show. Grab your fishnets, babies! Discussed; Arielle’s first Rocky encounter! Ladies and gentlemen, Tim Curry is back! Shock Treatment! Law & Order & Broadway! Young Susan Sarandon! The …
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We begin this year’s Musical Series by looking back at one of the most biggest, if not the biggest, musical of the 1960s, Funny Girl. Is the film that made Barbra Streisand as star actually any good, or is it just a trivia question in Streisand lore? Discussed: Barbra or Barbara? The Six Day War What do you mean “skinny legs”? The world’s least wan…
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This week the Siblings revisit the probably-not-magical garden in one of the, it turns out, many film adaptations of the children’s novel The Secret Garden. Colin Firth not included. Discussed: Secret Garden vs. A Little Princess! So many adaptations! Unnecessary child nudity! British Colonizers! Baby’s First Brontë! Third-person hypochondria! Zadd…
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This week the Siblings swing into action by revisiting the original feature length Spider-Man film. Often regarded as the best superhero film ever made, did the Siblings agree after re-watching it after 22 years? Discussed: The most dangerous podcast we’ve ever recorded! Is Tobey Maguire the greatest superhero? The Marvel Method! The long journey o…
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