Texas Time Capsule
Heroes and villains. Triumph and calamity. True self-determination. That's Texas. Each episode, the three hosts take you on a journey back in time to explore the lesser-known stories that only could have occurred in the Lone Star State.
Episodes
18 episodes
Tales from the Texas Highway
Learn about the inner workings of the Texas Highway Patrol and hear some great police stories in our interview with retired State Trooper Jimmy Morgan. Citations:
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Episode 17
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38:32
The War on the Texas Shore
Matagorda Harbormaster Craig Hlavinka joins the podcast to help tell the story of "Oaxaca", a Mexican cargo ship sunk by a German submarine off the Texas coast during WWII. Citations:http://www.usgenwebsites.org/TXM...
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Episode 16
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24:34
The Texas Giant
Susan Lanning from the Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum joins the show to discuss the life and legacy of the most decorated soldier in the history of the United States Army. Freesound credit:Jay_You - Jingle Circushttps:...
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Episode 15
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29:47
The Toad Town
Take a journey to Eastland, Texas, where the story of a resilient reptile garnered national attention. Eastland Hotel Owner John Bird joins us to explain why this small Texas town has a big history.
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Episode 14
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29:45
Texas vs Hog
Wildlife biologist Bob Zaiglan joins the show to discuss how the feral hog population has grown over time into one of Texas' largest ecological problems.Citations:https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/26/us/texas-woman-killed-fera...
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Episode 13
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40:13
The Man Who Built Texas
Who was the man who responsible for building Texas into what it is today?The answer may surprise you.
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Episode 12
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23:45
The “Taste” of Independence
Special Texas Independence Day Episode: The guys interview Texas historian and restaurateur Nina Hendee about her dedication to Texas history and the Taste of Texas restaurant. Citations:https://www.history.com/news/ph...
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Episode 11
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36:46
Stranded in the Gulf
The TTC crew interviews Texas sailor Ross Busby.Ross' sailing crew floated in the Gulf of Mexico for 26 hours awaiting rescue after their sailboat capsized 30 miles offshore.
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Episode 10
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46:10
Don’t Hit the Bridge!
Retired U.S. Coast Guard Capt Bill Diehl shares the story of the ‘Rickmers Seoul’, a 360 ft long cargo ship that was washed toward a freeway bridge during Hurricane Ike in 2008. He also provides an overview of the role of the Coast Guar...
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Episode 9
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1:06:07
"Stampeding" Through Time - The Knibbe Ranch
The Texas Time Capsule team interviews owner/operator Chuck Knibbe to find out what makes the Knibbe Ranch the most unique historical ranch in all of Texas.
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Episode 8
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42:23
How Texas Tragedy Shaped a Decade
A series of killings in Texas was part of a national trend of untimely deaths in the 1990s. These tragedies had a profound impact on American culture throughout the decade. Special Guest: Alan from the "I Lived the 90s" Podcast<...
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Episode 7
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33:42
The "Roughest" Bar in Texas
Hear the story of how Teddy Roosevelt made his mark on a legendary hotel bar in San Antonio, and catch a glimpse into some of the other historic bars in The Alamo City. Citations:Texas State Historical Association...
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Episode 6
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33:53
Bonus Episode
Additional info that was not covered in "Episode 5: The Freedom Fighter". This includes answers to listener questions. Citations:https...
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14:37
The Freedom Fighter
The amazing story of an incredible Texan who escaped Cuba and fought on behalf of the United States in the Bay of Pigs Invasion. Hear, in his own words, how he survived 20 months in a Cuban prison in order to pursue a life of freedom. <...
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Episode 5
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1:13:05
The Communist Takeover in Central Texas
Learn about the week that the town of Lampasas, Texas was overrun by Communist "invaders". This unique event was one of several Cold War activities that took place in Texas. Operation Longhorn video:
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Episode 4
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27:25
An Epic (yet somehow obscure) Disaster
One of the deadliest industrial disasters in American history occurred in Texas City, Texas in 1947, but the event has received modest notoriety over the years. It's a story every Texan should hear. Sources:“The Texas City Disas...
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Episode 3
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31:58