Galveston Unscripted | Free. Texas History. For All.

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Galveston’s award winning history podcast. Listen to us transform Galveston into the world’s largest free museum. Be sure to check out the Galveston Unscripted free audio tour at galvestonunscripted.com!

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The Galveston Campaigns: Critical Decisions That Defined The Civil War In Texas

Dec 29 2024 43 mins

Ed's New Book: Decisions of the Galveston CampaignsThe Twenty-One Critical Decisions That Defined the Operations: https://utpress.org/title/decisions-of-the-galveston-campaigns/Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/V00bBPQJcLEExploring with Ed around the Strand: https://youtu.be/gUqIEIl9UUgThe Battle of Galveston With Ed Cotham: https://youtu.be/H7vg0FeYS68Ed Cotham's Books: https://w

Admiral Scott Powell: The Texas Navy Association & Preserving the Texas Navy

Sep 13 2024 43 mins

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAztqlphMdETexian Navy Day 2024 https://www.texasnavy.org/event-5812705I sit down with the President of the Texas Navy Association, Scott Powell & discuss a few aspects to the Texas Navy Association. Scott is a commissioned Admiral in the Texas Navy, only made possible by the Governor of Texas. Today, the Texas Navy

Hurricane History and Resilient Futures: Insights with Dr. Hal Needham

Aug 23 2024 66 mins

Watch with subtitles on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-NqYMZiQ2WwEver wondered how hurricanes have shaped the Texas Gulf Coast and our modern-day preparedness strategies? Join us as we sit down with the legendary Dr. Hal Needham, aka Hurricane Hal, and uncover the fierce history of storms from the catastrophic 1900 Galveston hurricane to modern-day challenges. You'll gain insights into

The Evolution of Galveston's Rosenberg Library with Mike Miller

Aug 16 2024 72 mins

I sit down with Director of the Rosenberg Library, Mike Miller and discuss the history and importance of the Rosenberg Library over the past 12 decades in Galveston, Texas.Watch this episode on YouTube: The Evolution of Galveston's Rosenberg Library with Mike Millerhttps://youtu.be/HireM8O2BnESubscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more histori

Coastal Conservation and Avian Migration at Galveston Island State Park with Kyle O’Haver

Mar 18 2024 78 mins

I sit down with Kyle O’Haver, Superintendent of Galveston Island State Park to discuss Galveston’s Coastal Ecology, Birding, Avian Migration, and Galveston’s balancing acre between conservation and economic expansion. Kyle O’Haver is an avid birder, wildlife enthusiast, and has been with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for over 16 years. Galveston Island State Park: h

Architects of future Historic Preservation with Bernard Cunningham Jr.

Mar 12 2024 38 mins

Bernard Cunningham Jr. is a Ball High and Prairie View A&M University Grad and currently works in architecture. He has had a hand in designing the potential Juneteenth Museum here on Galveston Island, which we discuss in this episode. Bernard's Article in The Daily News: https://www.galvnews.com/opinion/guest_columns/guest-commentary-juneteenth-museum-project-far-more-than-arch

Exploring Yaupon: North America’s Only Native Caffeinated Plant with Sepp Haukebo

Mar 07 2024 34 mins

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AkEvK8AT3uII sit down with Sepp Haukebo and explore one of North America's only Native Caffeinated plants that can be found right here on Galveston Island. Yaupon Holly has been used as a stimulant for thousands of years in North America and Yaupon is making a comeback in the world of caffeinated beverages and products. Information on

Galveston's World War II Era History with George Osborne

Feb 20 2024 31 mins

Watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hUIY1lq-jYQGalveston Unscripted Video on U Boats in the Gulf of Mexico: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rLQODjyP8cGalveston.com history video series: https://www.galveston.com/?s=ArtifactsStep back in time with George Osborne, our esteemed guest, whose rich tales from World War II-era Galveston weave a narrative that's as mesmer

Historic Building Restoration with Juan Carcaño

Feb 16 2024 47 mins

Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rufGyJyGhVoI sit down with Juan Carcaño to discuss historic restoration on the island and what it takes to get it done. We discuss the impact that building restoration for historic preservation has on Galveston's economy.Immaculate Painting and Construction: https://www.immaculatepaint.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/immacul

A Deep Dive Into the History of the Texas Navy With Andy Hall

Nov 20 2023 75 mins

I sit down with Andy Hall to discuss the FIRST and SECOND Texas Navy that played a vital role during the Texas Revolution and during the years of the republic of Texas!Andy Hall has volunteered with the office of the State Marine Archaeologist at the Texas Historical Commission since 1990, helping to document historic shipwrecks in Texas waters. From 1997 to 2002, Hall served as Co