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I 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.

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Step back in time with George Osborne, our esteemed guest, whose rich tales from World War II-era Galveston weave a narrative that's as mesmerizing as it...

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I 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.

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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-Principal Investigator for the Denbigh P...

In this episode, we unravel the intriguing stories of Louis Michel Aury and the illustrious Lafitte brothers, who shaped Galveston Island's identity as a haven for pirates, privateers, and revolutionaries in the early 19th century. Aury's privateering government, combined with piracy and slave trading, led to a diverse and tumultuous island community. The arrival of Jean and Pierre Lafitte added further drama, as they est...

This episode is a rebroadcast from last September in memory of those lost and in honor of the survivors of the 1900 Storm in Galveston, Texas. The storm is still to this day the deadliest natural disaster in United States history.  

The episode is a combination of 4 episodes released in weekly chapters in 2022. Some contextual updates have been inserted throughout this episode. 

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Galveston Scottish Rite

I sit down with Roy De Gesero, an officer of the Galveston Scottish Rite in Galveston, Texas. We discuss the history of the Scottish Rite in Texas and Galveston. The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite is a centuries-old, global fraternity founded on principle...

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Check out the Bolivar Point Lighthouse

We delve into the untold tales of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse, an unwavering sentinel that has braved the test of time and the forces of nature. Relive the heart-wrenching accounts of bravery, resilience, and determination that have etched the...

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Listen to the Geo-Trek Podcast

In this episode, we have the honor of sitting down with Dr. Hal Needham, an esteemed extreme weather and disaster scientist based in Galveston, the historic island city with a storied past.

Dr. Hal Needham brings his wealth of knowledge and expertise to...

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This episode comes from the Rosenberg Library Conversation series where J.R. Shaw sat down with historians to talk about some interesting historical events and people in Galveston and Texas history. Thanks to the Rosenberg Library for allowing Galveston Unscripted to hold live podcast conver...

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This episode comes from the Rosenberg Library Conversation series where J.R. Shaw sat down with historians to talk about some interesting historical events and people in Galveston and Texas history. Thanks to the Rosenberg Library for allowing Galveston Unscripted to hold live podcast conver...

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This episode comes from the Rosenberg Library Conversation series where J.R. Shaw sat down with historians to talk about some interesting historical events and people in Galveston and Texas history. Thanks to the Rosenberg Library fo...

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Galveston's water supply has a fascinating history, from collecting rainwater to drilling deep wells for fresh drinking water. The city established its own water system in 1870 to combat the threat of diseases like yellow fever. Artesian wells were drilled on the mainland to provide 2 m...