Podcast Episodes

Dissecting Disasters: A Dive into Texas History with Mari Nicholson-Preuss

Season 1 Episode 27

Imagine growing up with the rich history of West Texas as your playground. Stories of pioneers, cowboys, and oilmen shaping not only the land but als…

2 years, 9 months ago

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The Worst Movies About Texas?

Season 1 Episode 26

Hey there, movie buffs! Stick with us as we dissect what we think might be the worst movies about the Lone Star State! See if you agree with our take…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Iconic Texas Films

Season 1 Episode 25

What do A Trip to Bountiful, No Country for Old Men, and The Last Picture Show all have in common? They're just a few of the iconic Texas films we're…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Filming the Past with Gordon Williams

Season 1 Episode 24

Can films truly capture the essence of history and spark meaningful conversations? Join us as we talk with Gordon Williams, a talented filmmaker who …

2 years, 10 months ago

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Talking Galveston History

Season 1 Episode 23

Scott and Gene visit with Galveston local historian Joe Pellerin about hurricanes, the Emancipation Proclamation, cemeteries, and the Houston Astros!

2 years, 10 months ago

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Talking TTU History

Season 1 Episode 22

Gene and Scott talk with Texas Tech University Archivist Lynn Whitfield about selecting and writing 100 Years, 100 Voices (Texas Tech University Pres…

2 years, 11 months ago

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Cutting Up with Caraway

Season 1 Episode 21

Gene and  Scott talk with the host of the Cisco Compass podcast, John Caraway. They discuss Abilene, Texas, and how John started his podcast.

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2 years, 11 months ago

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Talking Texas Councll for the Social Studies

Season 1 Episode 20

Gene and Scott talk with José María Herrera, director of publications with the Texas Council for the Social Studies (TXCSS), about assisting social s…

3 years ago

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Best Books on (Mostly) 20th Century Texas, Part II

Season 1 Episode 19

In this episode, Scott and Gene conclude their discussion on modern Texas history books

In part I, we discuss the following books: 

Gregg Cantrell, Fee…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Best Books on (Mostly) 20th Century Texas, Part I

Season 1 Episode 18

There are hundreds of books on 19th Century Texas history, but if you're interested in the last 100 or so years, there are some really good books on …

3 years, 1 month ago

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