Waco's Known and Unknown Stories
Randy Lane and Dr. Stephen Sloan go on a journey through Waco’s past to learn more about the city. Along the way, they bring on subject matter experts to learn more.
Recent Episodes
Waco’s Voice: Jules Bledsoe
iTunes Stitcher Google Play On this episode: Dr. Horace Maxile, Associate Professor of Music Theory at Baylor University, joins us to talk about Jules Bledsoe.
Waco’s 9/11 response
iTunes Stitcher Google Play On this episode: Historian Tye Williams tells talks about Waco’s response to 9/11. Tye’s father served on the SWAT team that
Prohibition in Waco: Live Podcast Recording
iTunes Stitcher Google Play In this episode: For our second-ever live podcast recording, The Dr. Pepper Museum hosted us to talk about Prohibition in the
Waco’s First Troll: William Cowper Brann
iTunes Stitcher Google Play In this episode: Bradley T. Turner returns to the studio to talk about William Cowper Brann: Waco’s first troll. Brann was
Waco’s Most Jailed Doctor: Charles Lemly
iTunes Stitcher Google Play On this episode: Randy and Stephen talk with Dr. Andrew Oestreich, a local chiropractor, about another well-know Waco chiropractor: Dr. Charles
The Crash at Crush: Waco’s deadliest publicity stunt
iTunes Stitcher Google Play In this episode: In our first ever live podcast recording from Pinewood Public House, Author Mike Cox talks with us about
About the Waco History Podcast
The Waco History Podcast was started by Randy Lane and Dr. Stephen Sloan. Randy’s great-grandfather was a Roy E. Lane, a celebrated Waco architect. He’s responsible for designing the ALICO Building, Hippodrome, and other Waco landmarks. While searching through his own family history, he looked for a podcast about Waco’s history. When one didn’t exist, he sought out the perfect co-host to help him start one. That’s where Stephen comes in.
Dr. Stephen Sloan is in charge of the Institute for Oral History at Baylor University. He’s also a professor of history there. Stephen helped start wacohistory.org, a website devoted to helping people find out more about the city’s past. Together, with a series of guests, they’re looking to tell Waco’s known and unknown stories.
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