History FrogCast

History FrogCast

A podcast of the TCU History Department, where we put the life and times of Horned Frogs into their rightful place in world history. This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official stance or views of Texas Christian University.

Episodes

October 29, 2025 17 mins

In this episode, Viktor Lord Harrington, Samuel Saenz, and Lauren Flores tackle the myth that the sixteenth-century Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus dealt a psychic blow to all of humankind when he published a book insisting that humans aren't the center of the universe after all.

 

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In this episode, Cooper Moog, Remington Strickland, and Wyatt Franz tackle the myth that the medieval church prohibited human dissection, supposedly setting back the progress of modern medicine by centuries.

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In this episode, Whitney Kay, Merit Wagstaff, and Abby Pruns tackle the myth that when Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492, he and his crew—and everyone else in Europe at the time—believed the earth was flat.

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October 8, 2025 3 mins

In Season 5 of the Forecast, we travel back in time more than four centuries to early modern Europe, where ideas and practices fundamental to modern science were just emerging. Popular histories of the Scientific Revolution often frame this period as one of conflict between science and religion, as reason finally triumphed over superstition. This season, student historians get to the heart of those myths, uncovering a more complex ...

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October 1, 2025 19 mins

The third episode follows Col. Verheul to Germany with the 24th Infantry Division before his return to the United States and subsequent work advising the Arkansas Army National Guard with the 39th Infantry Division. This episode focuses upon the Army's nuclear weapons strategy and reorganization during the Cold War, and what it meant for US deterrence efforts. The episode concludes by highlighting the service of National Guardsmen ...

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September 24, 2025 30 mins

The second episode focuses upon Col. Verheul's time in Peru, Korea, and Japan, his stint at Michigan State University as a Professor of Military Science, and his work with nuclear weapons development at Fort Monroe Virginia. This episode evaluates Cold War US foreign policy in Latin America, the impact of ROTC programs during the Korean War, the role of military intelligence in East Asia, and the development of the Davy Crockett re...

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September 17, 2025 29 mins

Episode one examines Col. Verheul's experience during World War II at The Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia and with the 92nd "Buffalo" Infantry Division. Notably, as a white officer in this Division, Verheul found himself on the frontlines of a significant struggle which helped change the very nature of the US military.

 

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September 10, 2025 1 min

This project situates the thirty-year Army career of the host’s Great-Grandfather, Colonel Richard H. Verheul into the broader historical contexts through which he served. Each episode considers different periods of Verheul’s career in light of the given historical developments. Throughout the season, you will hear from several professors who are experts on the given topic.

 

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March 12, 2025 31 mins

This episode discusses one of the United States Defense Agency and its mission to identify and retrieve missing military personnel like Captain Howard A. Wilson Jr., a past TCU student athlete that was reported MIA during the Korean War.

 

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March 5, 2025 21 mins

Explore the history of the Medal of Honor, how it reflects America’s turbulent past, and preparations for National Medal of Honor Museum. Tune in for a discussion of who and how US service members serve, and the mission of the National Medal of Honor Museum as it is set to open in Arlington, TX in March 2025.

 

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February 26, 2025 24 mins

Join us for a powerful episode as we explore the tragic Kent State shooting, the 1970s protests, and their lasting impact on activism and free speech. Through personal stories and expert insights, we’ll reflect on how that fateful day in May shaped a generation and continues to resonate today.

 

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February 19, 2025 21 mins

In this episode, Sam and Casey explore the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum’s mission to preserve history and educate against hatred and genocide, the role of museums in shaping collective memory, and the importance of turning history’s darkest chapters into tools for preventing future injustices.

 

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Explore the exciting histories of American football and baseball through the lens of those who both played and served bravely in the military.

 

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This episode follows the story of Lt. Dorothy M. Delmar, mother of a TCU staff member, and explores the legacy of World War II nurses, examining how we view their work through a modern-day lens.

 

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This episode will explore the military accomplishments of Horace Carswell, Jr., and what causes him and other military members not to get the recognition and memory they deserve.

 

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January 22, 2025 21 mins

The history of the TCU Veterans Memorial, now known as Veterans Plaza, began with WWI and continues to evolve today with changing social attitudes towards conflict, war, and military service.

 

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January 15, 2025 3 mins

In her testimony before the U.S. Senate in 1988, Vietnam veteran Diane Carlson Evans posed the question: “Who decides whom America will remember?” This season, we answer her question by considering how Americans have remembered the wars of our history. What do we remember about wars, and conversely, what do we forget? Whose participation have we celebrated, and whose have we ignored? How and why have our memories of war often diffe...

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This episode explores the rise of Esports to prominence in the United States and at our very own TCU.

 

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This episode provides an in-depth analysis of Texas Christian University's pivotal choice to become a member of the Big 12 Conference. It examines the ways in which the transition has improved not only the university's athletic achievements but also its financial standing, academic standing, and overall campus life. Furthermore, it establishes a precedent for other universities to reconsider their conference affiliations in pursuit...

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November 6, 2024 20 mins

Come with us on a journey through the history of the Southwest Conference, it highs and lows, and ultimately how its downfall shaped TCU sports.

 

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