Podcast Episodes

Jeff Parsons and Fannie Sutherland Remember the Runaway Scrape

Episode 118

Jeff Parsons came to Texas as a slave with George and Fannie Sutherland when he was nine years old in 1830. This episode focuses on his memories that he shared with the Galveston Daily News. His tale…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Dilue Rose Harris' Account of the 1836 Runaway Scrape

Episode 117

Dilue Rose Harris was ten years old at the beginning of 1836 and lived through the tumultuous events of the Runaway Scrape. When she was in her seventies she recorded her memories of that time period…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Creed Taylor's Account of the 1836 Runaway Scrape

Episode 116

This episode takes a look at the memories of Creed Taylor concerning the Runaway Scrape, the battle of San Jacinto, and the aftermath.

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Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

The Runaway Scrape

Episode 115

This episode considers the aftermath of the Alamo and Goliad that led to the large migration called The Runaway Scrape as Texans fled the wrath of Santa Anna.

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Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

The Good Old Days: 2BT Podcast replay - Raw Aggression

Here's a bonus episode for you. Back in the day I did a podcast with my cousins, Dave and Steve, called 2BT. Two Bald Texans-Two Bearded Texans-Two (whatever word you want to use) Texans, and so on. …

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

One Person's Activist is Another Person's Voice Part 1

Episode 112

What are activist historians trying to do?

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Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Bloodshed at Goliad

Episode 112

You've heard about "Remember the Alamo" but why are we to "Remember Goliad?" This episode contains first hand accounts by both Texans and Mexicans that were there and lived to tell about it.

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Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

The Fall of the Alamo - March 6, 1836

Episode 111

The Alamo fell to Santa Anna on March 6, 1836. This episode contains firsthand accounts of that event.

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Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

The Texas Declaration of Independence - March 2, 1836

Episode 110

Primary sources are important. This episode focuses on the Texas Declaration of Independence of March 2, 1836.

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Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Victory or Death: Travis' Letter of February 24, 1836

Episode 109

On February 24, 1836, William B. Travis sent out a plea for help that became one of the most famous letters in history.

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Published on 1 year, 10 months ago