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 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
The White Primary
In this episode: Dr. Katherine K. Walters of the Texas State Historical Association tells us about the 100-year-old Waco court case that sparked civil rights
Historic Waco Homes
iTunes Stitcher Google Play In this episode Dr. Ken Haftertepe takes us on a tour of Waco’s famous houses and lesser-known homes. Dr. H just
The Waco Tornado
iTunes Stitcher Google Play In this episode In one afternoon, 114 people lost their lives and Downtown Waco’s skyline was forever changed. Eric Ames, Assistant
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.
Courtesy of the Waco Tribune-Herald
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