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The Botstiber Podcast

Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies

The Habsburg Empire may have collapsed following WWI, but the impacts left by the diverse multilingual state continue to affect the world, today. The Botstiber Podcast brings together historians, politicians, authors and more to help illustrate the connections shared by the various lands of the former Habsburg Empire and the United States.

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55:22

Austria's Sherlock Holmes: Hans Gross and the Graz...

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2025/12/17

What does an Austria jurist have to do with the FBI? In the second episode of the A is for Austria podcast, Priv. Doz. Christian Bachhiesl, director of the Museum im Lavanthaus, answers this question and many more. We'll carefully examine the Austrian origins of criminology and criminal science, investigate the contributions of Hans Gross and others, as well as explore their lasting impact upon the United States and beyond.

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78:23

A is for Austria- Habsburg Vampires

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Vampires? In Austria? For the first episode of the A is for Austria podcast, Dr. Peter Kreuter of the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies in Regensburg, Germany treats us to a no-holds-barred discussion of the history of vampires, superstitions, and the uncanny in and around the Habsburg Monarchy. Join us - if you dare!https://leibniz-ios.de/en/ - the English version of Dr. Peter Kreuter institute's homepage.https://leibniz-ios.de/en/people/details/peter-mario-kreuter - Dr

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54:21

If Passports Could Talk: A Life Between Worlds with...

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2025/07/22

In this episode of If Passports Could Talk, we journey through five decades of cultural exchange and international education with Lonnie R. Johnson. Lonnie R. Johnson was born in 1952 and grew up in Golden Valley, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. As a humanities major as St. John’s University in Minnesota, a small Benedictine men’s liberal arts college, he was encouraged by an Austrian professor of German to go to Vienna to “see the real thing,” and he spent his senior year of college on a

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69:49

Marc Landry | White Coal: Austrian Hydropower Through...

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2025/02/14

How did hydropower shape Austria’s modern history? In our latest episode, we dive into Mountain Battery: The Alps, Water, and Power in the Fossil Fuel Age (2025) with its author, Marc Landry. From the collapse of the Habsburg Monarchy to the rise of National Socialism and post-WWII reconstruction under the Marshall Plan, the story of hydropower—often called "white coal"—intersects with key moments in Austrian history.Marc Landry serves as Marshall Plan Endowed Professor in Austrian Studies and

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24:07

Waltzing Into Silvester: New Year Traditions and...

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2024/12/26

Join us as we travel to the festive, snowy alps and explore how locals and visitors alike ring in the New Year. In this video, Austrians and Americans share their personal memories and traditions—feasting on raclette or goulash, sipping sparkling wine, watching the annual broadcast of “Dinner for One,” and gathering outdoors to admire fireworks and enjoy a midnight waltz. Discover the heartfelt stories and cherished rituals that define an Austrian New Year (German: "Silvester"), connecting past and

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43:02

Judith Eiblmayr | Elizabeth Scheu-Close: An...

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2024/12/17

In this episode, we are joined by Judith Eiblmayr, a distinguished Austrian architect and insightful writer on the history and evolution of architecture.Our conversation highlights the extraordinary life and legacy of Elizabeth Scheu-Close, a trailblazing Austrian-American architect. Born in 1912 Vienna, Elizabeth—often known as Lisl—was exposed to some of the most influential thinkers and creatives of her time, inspiring her early passion for architecture.Despite the challenges of entering a field

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60:46

Megan Brandow-Faller | Cižek, Zweybrück and...

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2024/10/30

In this episode of The Botstiber Podcast, host Luke Morgante sits down with Megan Brandow-Faller, a professor of history-philosophy and political science at the City University of New York - Kingsborough, to discuss her forthcoming book."Child Creativity in the Visual Arts: From Secessionist Vienna to Postwar America," will trace the origins of Franz Cižek's ideas on child creativity and examines how these ideas migrated across the Atlantic, further developed by educators such as Emmy Zweybrück and

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15:51

Merlin: The World Traveller (Part 1)

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2024/09/20

In this special podcast episode presented by the Botstiber Institute, we hear stories of adventures from the life of Eduard Medinger. As a teenager in 1860s Austria, Eduard was full of eager anticipation to experience the world beyond his home in Central Europe.In part one of two, we are introduced to the young man and his bold plan to reach the distant shores of Yokohama, Japan beginning in the imperial capital, Vienna. What he expects to be a straightforward journey across the continents to Asia,

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45:08

Andrew Behrendt | American Tourism and Change in...

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2024/08/28

After the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a newly independent Austria sought fresh business ventures to aid the reconstruction process and its battered economy. In this episode, guest Andrew Behrendt of the Missouri University of Science and Technology joins host Luke Morgante to discuss the emergence of tourism as a salve to Austria's financial woes, and why American tourists were so highly coveted despite their low numbers.Follow along to hear about the ways Austrian tourism promoters

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11:37

Chapter Two of Dietrich W. Botstiber's Autobiography,...

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2024/08/23

This reading comes from Chapter Two of Deitrich W. Botstiber's 2007 autobiography, "Not On The Mayflower."Dietrich Botstiber was born in 1912 in Vienna, Austria, during the final years of the Habsburg monarchy when the country flourished with abundant natural resources and high culture. In his memoirs, Botstiber writes about his life in Austria during the first part of the twentieth century, and describes an Austria of great beauty and bounty that, over those years, diminished in size, culture,

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26:41

Chapter One of Dietrich W. Botstiber's Autobiography,...

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2024/08/05

This reading comes from Chapter One of Deitrich W. Botstiber's 2007 autobiography, "Not On The Mayflower."Dietrich Botstiber was born in 1912 in Vienna, Austria, during the final years of the Habsburg monarchy when the country flourished with abundant natural resources and high culture. In his memoirs, Botstiber writes about his life in Austria during the first part of the twentieth century, and describes an Austria of great beauty and bounty that, over those years, diminished in size, culture,

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40:34

Lotte Bailyn w/ Guest Host Gary Cohen | 1930s Vienna,...

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2024/06/05

We're thrilled to bring you an engaging conversation between two esteemed guests: Lotte Bailyn and guest host, Gary Cohen.Lotte Bailyn, Professor Emerita at the MIT Sloan School of Management, is a trailblazer in the field of organizational behavior and the daughter of acclaimed Austrian social scientists Marie Jahoda and Paul Lazarsfeld. Her pioneering research on work-life integration and gender equality has had a profound impact on workplaces around the world.Joining her is Gary Cohen, a

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68:13

Raymond Jonas | Emperor Maximilian and the Second...

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2024/05/21

Raymond Jonas is a Botstiber grant recipient and the Jon Bridgman Endowed Professor in History at the University of Washington. In this episode, he discusses the rise and fall of Maximilian I and the Second Mexican Empire. A brief yet impactful period, the story of the Second Mexican Empire connects 19th century Mexico and the United States with European powers of the era and a motivated Habsburg monarch, Maximilian I.Much of the conversation stems from Jonas' recent book, Habsburgs on the Rio

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36:28

Alexander McCargar | Native America in Habsburg...

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2024/05/06

Today's guest is Yale University graduate and University of Vienna doctoral student, Alexander McCargar! In this episode, he discusses early perceptions and portrayals of Native America in the Habsburg Empire and Austrian society, as well how these first impressions evolved into present-day understanding.McCargar offers a unique approach to historical analysis, blending his backgrounds in stage design, theatre, architecture and more!Find more from Alexander McCargar and his work, below:Alexander

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57:14

If Passports Could Talk #4 | Gerald Lehner

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2024/03/14

Born in Bad Gastein, nestled in the middle of Austria, Gerald Lehner began a lifelong journey from the alpine peaks of Central Europe, to the high-altitude vistas of the Himalayas, the windswept terrains of Alaska, and countless other places around the world.As an engineer and teacher, Lehner contributed directly to the communities that welcomed him. As a journalist for major news publications like ORF, Profil and Der Spiegel, he supported his hosts by sharing their stories with global audiences,

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43:22

Duncan Bare

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2024/02/01

In this episode we are lucky to hear from recent Botstiber grantee and lecturer at the University of Graz, Duncan Bare. Bare's research has offered a new glimpse into the development of the United States' intelligence agencies, especially the OSS, SSU and CIG, in the context of their 1940s Austrian operations.Listen in to hear the stories of these organizations' early days, the normal people tasked with establishing their presence, and the eventual creation of the CIA!Recorded On: December 15,

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44:41

If Passports Could Talk #3 | Christoph Kapeller

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2024/01/19

Today's guest is renowned architect Christoph Kapeller. In this episode, he reflects on his journey from southeastern Austria along the border with Slovenia, to busy streets across the United States, and sunny days in the historic Egyptian city of Alexandria.If you enjoyed the episode and would like to hear more from Gerald Steinacher, you can find his work at the following links:Christoph Kapeller Architecture: https://www.ck-architecture.com/Christoph Kapeller Photography:

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56:48

Christmas in Vienna (Full Special)

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2023/12/19

The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies presents, Christmas in Vienna.From warm meals in busy Christmas markets, to scary visits from Krampus, and gifts under the Tannenbaum, Austria has a wealth of cultural customs to offer throughout the month of December. In the first-ever Botstiber Christmas special, listen along as ten individuals from across Austria share with us their most cherished memories and traditions of the holiday season.__________Narrated by: Luke Morgante & Valerie

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17:13

Christmas in Vienna Pt.3 | Christmas Markets and...

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2023/12/18

Christmastime evokes memories of distinct sights, sounds and smells. in Austria, few locations embody these memories more than the Christmas markets that spring-up across the country, starting in mid-November.In the following, part three of the Botstiber Institute’s “Christmas in Vienna,” ten Austrians share their experiences from the largest Christmas markets, bustling with visitors in cities like Vienna and Salzburg, down to the smallest markets that seem to blend into the alpine forests

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23:01

Christmas in Vienna Pt.2 | Holiday Traditions from...

The Botstiber Podcast ·

2023/12/12

In this, the inaugural Botstiber Christmas special, ten individuals from across Austria share with us their experiences from the country's many Christmastime festivities. Join us, as their stories take us from bustling Christmas markets in Salzburg to cozy, alpine cottages visited by Saint Nicholas and the dreaded Krampus.Part two of Christmas in Vienna brings us to Christmas Eve and the 12 days of Christmas that follow. Unlike in the United States, Christmas Eve is often the height of celebration

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