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Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, and Butch and Sundance. Lakota, Comanche and Apache. Wars, gunfights and robberies. This show covers the toughest lawmen, the wildest outlaws, and the deadliest towns — all the people and events that shaped the American West.
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Morbid

Morbid Network | Wondery

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It’s a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor.
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Expanded Perspectives

Expanded Perspectives

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Expanded Perspectives Podcast is your source for Ancient History, Alternative History, Cryptozoology, UFO's, Conspiracy Theories and all things Paranormal. Join the hosts and lifelong friends Kyle Philson and Cameron Hale as they dig into mysteries of our ancient past, unusual events, unbelievable creatures and undeniable truths through research and interviews with top researchers, archaeologist, historians and authors. They take a down to earth approach while maintaining and open mind. Its ...
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Listen to “The African History Network Show” with Michael Imhotep founder of The African History Network on 910 AM The Superstation WFDF in Detroit, Sundays, 9pm-11pm EST. We focus on Educating, Empowering and Inspiring people of African Descent throughout the Diaspora and around the World because Right Knowledge corrects wrong behavior. Listen LIVE on 910 AM WFDF in Detroit or around the world online at www.910AMSuperstation.com or by downloading the iHeart Radio App to your smartphone or a ...
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Crimelines walks you through true crime events, pairing captivating tales with clear storytelling. Host Charlie brings in appropriate historic and cultural context to look beyond what happened and consider why it happened.
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Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.
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In 1985, in Texas, Jayson Woodward stepped outside of her home and was abducted, raped, and held hostage, until she managed to escape her assailant. He was captured on the border between the United States and Mexico. Three unknown armed men would later kidnap Jayson's rapist from a Mexican jail, and bring him back to Texas, where he was found in a park, in his underwear, by Texas law enforcement. An incredible true crime story of a terrible crime that became an international incident, as wel ...
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Join Don Wildman twice a week for your hit of American history, as he explores the past to help us understand the United States of today. We’ll hear how codebreakers uncovered secret Japanese plans for the Battle of Midway, visit Chief Powhatan as he prepares for war with the British, see Walt Disney accuse his former colleagues of being communists, and uncover the dark history that lies beneath Central Park. From pre-colonial America to independence, slavery to civil rights, the gold rush t ...
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Witnessed: 19 Days

Sony Music Entertainment / Campside Media

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Over 19 days in March of 2018, five package bombs were mysteriously placed or mailed to random locations in and around Austin, Texas — killing two people and seriously injuring another five. During these mysterious, terrifying attacks, hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world would descend on the city for the annual South by Southwest festival, prompting as many federal law enforcement to respond to these bombings as did during the Boston Marathon attacks. On the front lines ...
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Welcome to West Texas. Where the sky stretches on forever, and the stories are as vast and rugged as the landscape itself. On this podcast we will explore the characters who have etched their names into the sun bleached history of this region. From outlaws and lawmen, to everyday folks who dared to dance with destiny, host Jody Slaughter explores the legends, the truths, and the tall tales that define this undefinable region.
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Introducing a new, and not so serious, podcast "Borderline Texas Trash" brought to you by hosts Stephen Booth. I cover various stories from Southern mob crimes to the paranormal and everything in between. Join us for some good laughs, random shenanigans and a bit of history.
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Ben Franklin’s World is an award-winning podcast about early American history. It is a show for people who love history and for those who want to know more about the historical people and events that have impacted and shaped our present-day world. Each episode features a conversation with a historian who helps us shed light on important people and events in early American history. It is produced by Colonial Williamsburg Innovation Studios.
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Won’t Shut Up and Skate

Chip Queso / Cary Jackson / John Miller

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Texas Skateboarding History, Stories, Nostalgia, Skaters, Crews and Scene that helped shape us. An Overdue Deeper look in Texas Huge Influence on Skateboarding Evolution. Plus Current happenings, Tall Tales and Our Texas Skate Family.
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Cult Podcast

Paige Wesley & Armando Torres

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A podcast. About cults. Duh. Tune in each week as we cover groups ranging from Japanese Death Cults to the Violent Alt-Right. A perfect way to remember: Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid!
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Once Upon a Time in Texas will mainly focus on lore, myth, legend, characters and stories in and around Texas. There will also be random thoughts by your host Michael Mitchell and conversations with guests about the history of Texas and we might even dabble in current events.
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Host Kent Hance shares insightful, educational and often hilarious stories from his legendary life as a lawyer, a former U.S. Congressman, a university chancellor, and most notably, a native Texan. With themes ranging from leadership to politics and great friendships with some colorful characters, this podcast is an opportunity for Hance to share some of his rare, behind-the-scenes experiences and to solidify his unofficial title as The Best Storyteller in Texas.
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The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories

Night Owl Paranormal Research Society

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True ghost stories; haunted places, haunted people, and the mysteries that surround them. Follow host Stephen Belyeu and his team as they investigate paranormal events and those who are affected by them. Have a personal ghost story or haunted home or business? Share via voicemail at (512) 270-8859 or email thenightowlpodcast@gmail.com
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Fronteras

Texas Public Radio

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"Fronteras" is a Texas Public Radio program exploring the changing culture and demographics of the American Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, "Fronteras" provides insight into life along the U.S.- Mexico border. Our stories examine unique regional issues affecting lifestyle, politics, economics and the environment.
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An international chat show on the politics, history, current events, and peoples of the Slavic world, sponsored by the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies and the Clements Center for National Security at The University of Texas at Austin. Whether you're a Slavophile, a foreign affairs junkie, or simply a curious mind, The Slavic Connexion offers insightful, accessible, and even fun discussions on the sprawling region in the context of our hyperconnected world. "It's not t ...
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The hilarious search for the most mediocre chain restaurant in America. Host Michael Ornelas hits popular spots like IHOP, Texas Roadhouse, & Chili's to find the perfectly average 5-out-of-10 "fine" dining experience.
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Roses & Weeds

City of Tyler Texas

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The City of Tyler hosts a podcast series called Roses & Weeds to keep residents up-to-date with current events and news related to the city. The series celebrates city achievements, or "roses," while also digging into the weeds of city government by discussing the complexities of public administration on the local level.
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Erica Kelley is a native Tennessean exploring historical and contemporary true crime in the South. Southern charm is attempted but southern sass is bountiful. Join her as she shows you just how southern fried the justice system can be in the Deep South.
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Our Westlake

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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Paul Cunningham

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Hi, I'm Paul, I've created this podcast for people in the fishing community in East Texas. We have our own bass club, "Longview Bass Club" and we review lakes and tactics in preparation for tournament days in the local East Texas area. Lake include, Lake of the Pines, Gilmer, Tyler, Murval, Caddo, Bob Sandlin, among others. Easy going, everything bass fishing We probably talk about too much "juice", but our loss is everyone's gain.
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Bosque County Blast

Big Sky Podcasting, LLC

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Bosque County Blast brings you a news blast podcast from the top of the hill country, Bosque County, Texas. Listen to hear news blasts, upcoming events and enjoy special episodes on local history and folklore.
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Legendary wrestler, manager, commentator, producer and booker ”Dirty” Dutch Mantell brings his definitive takes on the latest news in the professional wrestling business as well as the most entertaining stories from years gone by to the podcast airwaves. The Dirty Dutchman from Oil Trough, Texas has worked almost every single major promotion and wrestling territory in the United States over an illustrious 50 year career, including WWE, WWF, WCW, NWA, SMW, TNA, USWA, UWF, OVW, Impact, Georgia ...
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Rhythm and Roots podcast focuses on in-depth, sit-down interviews with local musicians and artists in Lubbock, TX. We also take a look at the venues that support live music! We interview guests all over the State of Texas, but our primary focus is West Texas. West Texas has a rich, deep rooted musical history and we want the world to hear our story!! Show content will include interviews with musicians, songwriters, live music venues, recording studios, and lots more!! If you would like to be ...
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15 Minute History is a podcast series is devoted to short, accessible discussions of important topics in World History and US History. The discussions will be conducted by the award winning faculty and graduate students at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Texas History Lessons

Texas History Lessons | Age Of Radio

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Texas History Lessons is a slow walk through Texas history. It takes the time to learn about the many exciting and important people, places and events in Texas history, with a focus on some that are sometimes overlooked.. So join in and time travel back to visit the amazing people and events that helped shape modern Texas and the world. In addition, you'll be treated to some great Texas music.
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Tales of classic scandals, scoundrels and scourges told through vintage newspaper accounts from the golden age of yellow journalism Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support.
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The Sherry Sylvester Show

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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TPPF Distinguished Senior Fellow, Sherry Sylvester, has spent decades working at the nexus of public policy and politics. She began as a decidedly left-leaning Democrat on the East Coast but years of working closely with the left-wing pushed her to the right. After two decades in Texas, she is committed to Keeping Texas Texan — a beacon of freedom and liberty, a center of innovation, and a major force in the global economy. Coming off a 17-year stint working around the Texas Capitol, includi ...
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What do you know about Galveston, Texas? Perhaps you've heard about the disastrous hurricane of 1900, perhaps not. This was also likely the case for the thousands of European Jews who migrated to the United States via the city's port in the years preceding the First World War. Don speaks to Rachel Cockerell, whose great-grandfather, David Jochelman…
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Governor Rick Perry is the longest serving Governor in Texas history. From his humble beginnings in Paint Creek, to the cockpit of an Air Force C-130, to the Governor’s Mansion and on to Washington D.C. Governor Perry has an unmatched career in public service. In this wide-ranging interview, we discuss what Texas and Texas history means to a man wh…
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In this episode, host Jody Slaughter delves into the life of Pinkie Roden, who built a West Texas bootlegging empire in Prohibition that lasted all the way into modern times. From moonshiner to political influencer, Pinkie's story is a blend of daring escapades, high-stakes chases, and a relentless pursuit of fortune. Seldom talked about today, Pin…
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Fascinating look into the storied past of professional baseball, and its history at night! Credit: Original Recording (2013) by Clint Hackney & Joel Block with Block House Sound. Reproduction - Copyright (2024) Texas Construction Association. All Rights Reserved. #TCA #TCApodcast #TCAradio #TCAtv #TexasPodcasts #txlege #TexasHistory #AmericanHistor…
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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 108 | Top 10 Greatest Heels of ALL TIME! Thank Dutch it's Friday! Another week filled to the top with weird and wonderful news in the wrestling world and once the Dirty Dutchman has sifted through the good and the bad, Dutch Mantell will countdown his Top 10 Greatest Heels of All Time! Enjoy! Got a question for Dutch M…
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Fiasco at the World’s Fair There’s a lot of crazy in episode 167, and it’s a little confusing at first because there’s so much of it going around, but even once the source of the crazy is obvious, the story is just picking up. I never thought I’d be doing a crime story about a child custody case, but I never heard of a child custody case like this …
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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) 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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What caused the economic panic of 1893? In this episode we are delving into the event that made Grover Cleveland's second term so different from his first. Don is joined once again by Professor Mark Zachary Taylor from Georgia Institute of Technology, author of 'Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times.' From the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, to labo…
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Each year, hundreds of thousands of migrants are moved through immigration court. With a national backlog surpassing one million cases, court hearings take years and most migrants will eventually be ordered deported. The Slow Violence of Immigration Court: Procedural Justice on Trial (NYU Press, 2023) by Dr. Maya Pagni Barak sheds light on the expe…
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On the morning of October 25, 1943, the body of twenty-two-year-old Lion Brewery heiress, Patricia Lonergan, was discovered in a locked room in the New York apartment she shared with her infant son. Patrica was nude and had been bludgeoned with a candelabra. Suspicion quickly fell on her estranged husband, Wayne Lonergan, who had fled the country t…
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Jason Robicheau is the official artist of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Some of his impressive commissions: Official Artist of the 2023 Texas Sports Hall of Fame Official Artist of the 2011 MLB All Star Game Commissioned by the NFL to do the signature painting for Super Bowl 50 which was unveiled at the NFL Honors Banquet Commissioned by the Houst…
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Twitter Facebook History Speaks! My audio narration of “The Great Depression,” chapter twenty-three from the blockbuster Open Resource textbook, The American Yawp, is here. As an historian myself, I have enhanced this recording and narrative by Joseph Locke and Ben Wright with a few additions of my own, in keeping with the democratic principles of …
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Thirteen year old Brandy Lynn Myers left her apartment building, walked through her neighborhood, and never came home. Twenty three years later, a witness came forward who broke the case open and nine years after that, her suspected killer broke his silence on the case. This case is partially solved. If you know anything about the disappearance of …
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During cold weather, most people want to huddle inside around heat sources, but some jobs force people to brave the elements. Waco businessman and historian Roger Conger delivered groceries for J. C. Crippen & Sons as a teenager in the 1920s. He recalls a winter delivery to Waco High English teacher Marie Leslie that can only be described as a lear…
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In 1875, Major John B. Jones leads the gradual transition of the Texas Rangers from frontier fighters to law enforcement officers. As Texas becomes the heart of the cattle ranching industry in America, cattle rustling becomes a serious problem. In Mason County, two factions battle each other. And as the murder rate rises, Jones leads the Rangers to…
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Traveled across the country for this! Coming to you from the mountains of North Carolina, I bring you the Eat Deets for Shoney's with my very own Dad Shoney's has undergone a few name changes, including being a part of the Big Boy franchise A brand that once grew to over 1,800 restaurants is dwindling in the post-pandemic restaurant landscape, now …
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The Betrayal Of Gerretje Haast Although there is a verdict and a lot of drama in Episode 265, many details of this case remain oblique. Only two people know what happened in that shack on the windswept Colorado prairie, and they aren’t talking, but there are many subtle clues to pique your imagination. AD-FREE EDITION Become a supporter of this pod…
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Your questions keep getting better and better! Keep them coming to questionsfordutch@gmail.com and it might just make the cut for the next episode! PW Tees Store - https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/dutchmantell https://www.youtube.com/@ShaneDouglasOfficial https://www.youtube.com/@WSI https://www.facebook.com/storytimewithdutchmantell Email question…
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In this episode of the "The Best Storyteller in Texas" podcast, Kent discusses the press's role in the political landscape and President Biden's performance. Kent criticizes the media for not holding Biden accountable and failing to ask tough questions. He discusses the potential political futures of Biden, Vice President Harris, and Gavin Newsom. …
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On the morning of August 1, 1966, twenty-five-year-old Charles Whitman arrived at the University of Texas Austin campus a little before noon, carrying with him several rifles, pistols, and a shotgun contained within a military footlocker. After talking his way past a guard, Whitman climbed to the twenty eighth floor of the campus clocktower and wal…
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The Michigan Petting Party Murders Episode 176 tells of a most horrible--and most quickly-resolved--murder. When four teenagers are found dead on a country road, public indignation runs high, and under the pressure of a gathering mob, justice moves swiftly. The bodies are found on a Tuesday, and by Friday the case is resolved. AD-FREE EDITION Becom…
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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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Send us a Text Message. On the way back from the weigh in I talk about how the tournament panned out and the differences in alot of local area bass clubs. The tournament standings heat up along with the East Texas heat. So who won the Winnsboro Tournament, and what can we expect at our next stop in the Longview Bass Club? Thanks for listening!!! -P…
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Join us this week as we tell a chilling story from Martin County, Kentucky. This episode recounts the harrowing events of January 9, 1933, when the quiet community of Tomahawk was rocked by a gruesome discovery. The lifeless body of a 72-year-old woman was found in her mountain cabin, the victim of a bizarre ritual led by her own son, John H. Mills…
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Confession Of The Bigamist Otto Mueller Episode 169 concerns the search for the killer of a young woman whose body is found in a remote Long Island development a year after her death. The one clue takes the investigation to Europe with sudden and surprising results. AD-FREE EDITION Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas…
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NEWS BLAST PODCAST: In this episode, we caught up with Tracey Byrd, owner of the Blossom Shoppe in Clifton. She shares with us the joys and challenges behind providing flowers during the year's busiest holiday. You'll hear local news and events, including contests with the Greater Valley Mills Chamber of Commerce, Valentines with the Corner Drug Ca…
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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 107 | Dutch Mantell's Top 5 Wrestling Booking Happy Belated Birthday America! Come and get some freedom flavored podcast with this weeks edition of Story Time with Dutch Mantell. With so much happening in the wrestling world, the Dirty Dutchman is not short of topics to discuss this week. Heel turns from Mercedes Mone …
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10-48 Larry introduces his special guest Pastor Greg Van Court of Dayspring Fellowship, Austin, TX - -https---dsf.org- - 5500 Avenue G, Austin, TX 78751 -. Greg is the husband of Sandra and father of their two daughters, Abigail and Rebecca. He is a native Austinite and one of the many spiritual sons of founding pastor, Jackson Boyett - https---www…
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Many memories from our youth are intertwined with those of school, the place where we were making friends and developing interests. Waco native Helen Geltemeyer shares a treasured memory from her schooldays: "My earliest memories of Bell's Hill is going to school, walking every morning and with our dog, Tex, following my sister and I and maybe my b…
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Send us a Text Message. I talk about the way the first day of fishing the Winnsboro tournament went in the Longview Bass club. I also discuss what the future may hold for the club and the new and exciting tournament we may have next year for members of of the club to expand the knowledge and arsenal when it comes to fishing. Also sorry for the audi…
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Texas is known for being tough on crime and those who commit it. Or at least the ones who get caught. There are tens of thousands of unsolved homicides in Texas and nearly as many open missing persons cases. Every week, Gone Cold Podcast—Texas true crime—presents in-depth accounts of unsolved murders and missing persons cases throughout the lone st…
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In the long unanswered question of whether the established elite truly support the concerns of ordinary people, a supposed hero arises: Populism. But what is Populism? Where did it come from? And is this political approach from the late 19th century reflected anywhere in today's politics? Don speaks to Steve Babson, author of seven books including …
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On Thanksgiving Day 1934, police in Tulsa, Oklahoma found the dead body of John Gorrell Jr., a Kansas City dental student, slumped behind the wheel of his car, which had come to a stop at a downtown intersection. Gorrell had been shot in the head twice with his own gun and his wallet and other valuables were missing, leading police to conclude he h…
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Broadcasting veteran Brad Sham has been the “Voice of the Cowboys” for four incredible decades. Debuting in 1976 as a color analyst alongside legendary play-by-play Verne Lundquist, Sham started his pivotal career on the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network. Within eight short years, Sham would take the play-by-play helm and launch one of the team’s most c…
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Frank Carter, Maniac Episode 263 explores the psyche of a purely evil man, but also a witty, highly entertaining individual, a textbook sociopath. AD-FREE EDITION Culled from the historic pages of the Omaha World Herald and other newspapers of the era. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--290931…
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