Best Walter Edgar Podcasts (2024)

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Southern/Modern: Modernism in Southern art from the first half of the twentieth century 35:57

1h ago35:57

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"Where the Shrimp Pickers Live," 1940, oil on canvas.(Dusti Bongé (1903-93) / Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson, MS. Gift of Dusti Bongé Art; Foundation, Inc. 1999.012 ) This week we will be talking with Jonathan Stuhlman and Martha Severens about their book, Southern/Modern: Rediscovering Southern Art from the First Half of the Twentieth Century …

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“M” is for Michaux, André (1746-1802) and François-André (1770-1855) 1:00

3h ago1:00

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“M” is for Michaux, André (1746-1802) and François-André (1770-1855). Botanists.By Walter Edgar

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Heart and Hand Extra - That Healing Feeling 1:02:47

3h ago1:02:47

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Cammy is here with this weeks Extra and hands a show debut to Duncan Wright as the boys discuss a impressive and much-needed performance over FCSB at Ibrox in the Europa League, and look forward to the visit of St Mirren on Sunday afternoon. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guar…

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The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar by Edgar Allan Poe 55:01

38m ago55:01

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In *The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar*, Edgar Allan Poe presents a gripping tale where the boundaries of life and death are pushed in ways both fascinating and unnerving. The story unfolds with clinical precision, yet reveals a deeper, more disturbing reality that lingers long after the last word. If you’re drawn to stories that provoke thought …

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“L” is for Long, William Williams (1861-1934) 0:59

9h ago0:59

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“L” is for Long, William Williams (1861-1934). Agriculturist.By Walter Edgar

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“H” is for Hollings, Ernest Frederick (1922-2019) 1:00

2h ago1:00

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“H” is for Hollings, Ernest Frederick (1922-2019). Governor, U.S. senator.By Walter Edgar

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“H” is for Hogs 1:00

1h ago1:00

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“H” is for Hogs. Pork has been important to the diet and economy of South Carolina since colonial times.By Walter Edgar

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“H” is for Holbrook, John Edwards (1794-1871) 0:59

4h ago0:59

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“H” is for Holbrook, John Edwards (1794-1871). Physician, naturalist. Holbrook’s numerous publications and his research made him one of the greatest of the pioneering American naturalists.By Walter Edgar

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Heart and Hand - Building Without Foundations 1:00:41

33m ago1:00:41

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David, Andy McGowan and Kevin Armstrong are here to discuss Rangers dreadful display in the defeat at Rugby Park. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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“G” is for Greener, Richard (1844-1922) 0:59

1h ago0:59

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“G” is for Greener, Richard (1844-1922). Teacher, diplomat. In 1873 Greener accepted a professorship at the University of South Carolina, becoming its first Black faculty member.By Walter Edgar

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The Underground by R. Chetwynd Hayes 1:07:06

24m ago1:07:06

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In the shadowy tunnels of the London Underground, Laura Munro encounters a ghostly figure from the past that will unravel the very fabric of her family history. R. Chetwynd-Hayes' "The Underground" weaves a haunting tale of wartime secrets, generational trauma, and the spectral echoes that linger long after the bombs have fallen silent. As Laura na…

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“D” is for Drayton, John (1766-1822). Governor, jurist, author. 0:59

5h ago0:59

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“D” is for Drayton, John (1766-1822). Governor, jurist, author. Although he had a distinguished political career, Drayton is most remembered for his achievements as a writer and a botanist.By Walter Edgar

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Heart and Hand Extra - Back into the Groove 51:51

15m ago51:51

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Extra returns this week as Cammy and Ross discuss the international break, chairmans statement and look forward to Rangers visit to Kilmarnock as we get back to league action. https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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“C” is for Chesnut, James, Jr. (1815-1885) 0:59

2d ago0:59

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“C” is for Chesnut, James, Jr. (1815-1885). U.S. Senator, soldier.By Walter Edgar

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“C” is for Cherokees 0:59

1h ago0:59

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“C” is for Cherokees. The Cherokees were one of the largest southeastern Native American nations with which South Carolina colonists had contact.By Walter Edgar

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“B” is for Blackbeard (d. 1718) 0:59

3h ago0:59

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“B” is for Blackbeard (d. 1718). Pirate. Most commonly known today as Edward Teach, Blackbeard surfaced in Jamaica in mid-1717. In eighteen months he carved an extraordinarily successful career as a pirate, creating an indelible image of “the fiercest pirate of them all” and making him a global icon.…

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Heart and Hand - Q and A 57:13

2h ago57:13

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David takes listeners questions this week on a range of Gers-related topics. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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“W” is for Willington Academy 1:00

2h ago1:00

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“W” is for Willington Academy. The Willington Academy of Doctor Moses Waddel, a log-constructed classical school for boys, was perhaps the most prestigious preparatory school in antebellum South Carolina.By Walter Edgar

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A Haunted House by Tony Walker 19:25

8d ago19:25

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In a dimly lit room on Curwen Street, an old wooden table bears the stains of countless encounters. A mysterious woman offers a strange drink, and memories begin to blur. What starts as a simple recollection of childhood fears spirals into a haunting journey of self-discovery. As the lines between past and present, memory and reality fade, one ques…

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The Family of the Vourdalak by Aleksei Tolstoy 1:32:17

7d ago1:32:17

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In the remote Serbian countryside of 1759, a young French diplomat finds himself entangled in a chilling tale of familial love twisted by ancient superstition. As night falls on a secluded village, the air thick with dread, he witnesses a family's agonising vigil for their patriarch's return. But when the old man appears precisely at the appointed …

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“S” is for She-crab soup 0:59

6d ago0:59

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“S” is for She-crab soup. She-crab soup is uniquely Charlestonian—a silky chowder with European heritage.By Walter Edgar

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“S” is for Shaw Air Force Base 0:59

1h ago0:59

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“S” is for Shaw Air Force Base. Established in 1941 on the outskirts of Sumter to train pilots for World War II, Shaw Air Force Base later evolved into a home for U.S. Air Force tactical units.By Walter Edgar

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“S” is for Shand, Gadsden Edwards (1868-1948) 0:59

8d ago0:59

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“S” is for Shand, Gadsden Edwards (1868-1948). Architect, engineer.By Walter Edgar

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“R” is for Rogers, George Calvin, Jr. (1922-1997) 0:59

15d ago0:59

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“R” is for Rogers, George Calvin, Jr. (1922-1997). Author, historian.By Walter Edgar

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Heart and Hand - Sunday Service 46:07

1d ago46:07

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Join David and Dave Marshall as they discuss Rangers 2-0 victory over St Johnstone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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R” is for Rogers, Frank Mandeville (1857-1945) 0:59

2d ago0:59

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“R” is for Rogers, Frank Mandeville (1857-1945). Farmer, businessman. Frank Mandeville Rogers led a group of businessmen to found the state’s first bright leaf tobacco market in Florence in 1891.By Walter Edgar

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Never Visit Venice by Robert Aickman 1:47:31

4d ago1:47:31

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Henry Fern, an elitist who nevertheless lives a most un-elite life, finds himself drawn to Venice by a recurring dream of romance and connection. His arrival in the famed city brings not the fulfillment of his fantasies, but a stark confrontation with decay and disillusionment. As Fern grapples with his shattered expectations, a mysterious encounte…

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Heart and Hand Extra - Costly Lessons 1:01:50

5d ago1:01:50

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Cammy is back with this weeks Extra as he and Colin McMillan discuss a sore night at Ibrox in the Europa League against Lyon, and hope for a response for Sunday evenings game against St Johnstone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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Walter Edgar's Journal: Reconstruction beyond 150 32:33

10d ago32:33

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Photomontage of members of the first South Carolina legislature following the Civil War.( Library of Congress) In their book, Reconstruction beyond 150: Reassessing the New Birth of Freedom, Vernon Burton and Brent Morris have brought together the best new scholarship, synthesizing social, political, economic, and cultural approaches to understandi…

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Heart and Hand - A European Hangover 56:17

10d ago56:17

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David welcomes Andy McGowan and Alan Bradley to discuss the Gers 1-0 win over Hibs on Sunday - a game unlikely to win any end-of-season awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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Dan Simmons's "Hyperion” with our Patron Book Club 1:09:45

14d ago1:09:45

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Our Patron Book Club joins us to discuss Dan Simmons's "Hyperion”, listening to audio books at work, Vaults of Vaarn, prescient fiction, choosing whether or not to continue on with fiction series, the Dying Earth, ambiguous endings, failed attempts at humor, the author's current politics, chase scenes, Shadowdark, roasting bestsellers, reading book…

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19 Great Hanover Street by Lillie Harris 1:11:58

12d ago1:11:58

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19 Great Hanover Street by Lillie Harris In the shadows of Victorian England, 19 Great Hanover Street stands as a silent witness to unspeakable horrors. Dr. Alan Forsyth, a man of science and reason, finds his convictions challenged as he confronts a terrifying presence that defies explanation. As the boundary between the living and the dead blurs,…

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Heart and Hand Extra - Success in Sweden 58:51

12d ago58:51

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Cammy is here with this weeks Extra alongside Alan Bradley as they discuss a fantastic night in Sweden with a 2-0 win over Malmo in the Europa League opener, and look forward to a fully open Ibrox on Sunday as we return to league action against Hibs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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“P” is for Pinckney, Josephine Lyons Scott (1895-1957 0:59

12d ago0:59

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“P” is for Pinckney, Josephine Lyons Scott (1895-1957). Poet, novelist, civic leader.By Walter Edgar

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“P” is for Pinckney, Henry Laurens (1794-1863) 0:59

21d ago0:59

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“P” is for Pinckney, Henry Laurens (1794-1863). Legislator, congressman, editor.By Walter Edgar

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“M” is for Miles, William Porcher (1822-1899) 0:59

14d ago0:59

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“M” is for Miles, William Porcher (1822-1899). Educator, congressman. In 1880 Miles was named president of the South Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanics (the former South Carolina College).By Walter Edgar

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"M” is for Milburn, Frank Pierce (1868-1926) 0:59

15d ago0:59

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"M” is for Milburn, Frank Pierce (1868-1926). Architect.By Walter Edgar

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Heart and Hand - Shaping Up 53:31

22d ago53:31

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Cammy is here with this weeks flagship as he and Caroline Morrison discuss the league cup win over Dundee at Ibrox on Saturday, the semi-final opponents and the start of our Europa League campaign against Malmo on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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“M” is for Mignot, Louis Rémy (1831-1870) 0:59

16d ago0:59

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“M” is for Mignot, Louis Rémy (1831-1870). Painter. Some scholars have maintained that Louis Rémy Mignot “was arguably the most accomplished southern-born painter of his generation.”By Walter Edgar

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Mr Humphreys and His Inheritance by M R James 1:31:40

18d ago1:31:40

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In the quiet, rural expanse of Eastern England, a young man unexpectedly inherits an old, isolated estate filled with mysteries long buried by time. As Mr Humphreys explores his newfound inheritance, a labyrinthine maze within the garden begins to reveal profound, unsettling secrets. With every step deeper into the maze's heart, the line between pa…

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“L” is for Londonborough Township. 0:59

19d ago0:59

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“L” is for Londonborough Township. By the time of the 1790 census, most of the original families were no longer listed, and the entire Londonborough community disappeared in the first decades of the nineteenth century.By Walter Edgar

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Walter Edgar's Journal: A short history of Greenville 37:29

22d ago37:29

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(Timothy J / Flickr ) This week, we will be talking with Dr. Judith Bainbridge about her book, A Short History of Greenville (2024, USC Press). The book is a concise and engaging history that traces Greenville, SC's development from backcountry settlement to one of America's best small cities In our conversation with Judith we will concentrate the …

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Heart and Hand Extra - Welcome Home 54:31

20d ago54:31

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Cammy is back with this weeks Extra as he and Ross Hutton discuss this Saturdays return to Ibrox against Dundee in the League Cup, and possible selection options as Rangers look to progress to the next stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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“H” is for Hodges, James Hovis (b. 1956) 0:59

20d ago0:59

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“H” is for Hodges, James Hovis (b. 1956). Governor. Education was the centerpiece of Hodges’s term as governor.By Walter Edgar

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“H” is for Hobkirk Hill, Battle of (April 25, 1781) 0:59

21d ago0:59

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“H” is for Hobkirk Hill, Battle of (April 25, 1781). The Battle of Hobkirk Hill, though in itself indecisive, marked the beginning of the British withdrawal from the interior of South Carolina.By Walter Edgar

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“H” is for Hoagland, Jimmie Lee (b. 1940) 0:59

29d ago0:59

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“H” is for Hoagland, Jimmie Lee (b. 1940). Journalist. Jimmie Lee Hoagland was inducted into the South Carolina Hall of Fame in 2017.By Walter Edgar

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Heart and Hand - Three Points At Tannadice 53:57

1M ago53:57

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David and Andy look back at the victory over Dundee United and discuss the boardroom changes which have and may still take place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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“G” is for Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) 0:59

23d ago0:59

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“G” is for Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786). Soldier. As army commander Nathanael Greene never won a battle… but did win the warBy Walter Edgar

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The Walnut-Tree House by Charlotte Riddell 1:07:46

26d ago1:07:46

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Thanks to Ed W. for sponsoring this classic Victorian tale. In Victorian London, a once-grand mansion holds secrets that span generations. When Edgar Stainton inherits the property, he uncovers more than just dust and decay. Charlotte Riddell's "The Walnut-Tree House" weaves a tale of a child's ghost, a missing will, and long-buried family truths. …

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“F” is for Furman University 0:59

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“F” is for Furman University. The Furman Academy and Theological Institution, organized by the South Carolina Baptist Convention (SCBC) opened its doors in 1827.By Walter Edgar

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