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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast

"Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast" is the official podcast of the Alamo. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. It"s a U.S. National Historic Landmark and part of the Lone Star State"s only UNESCO World Heritage Site

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25:41

San Antonio During The Texas Revolution

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast ·

2026/01/29

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 117: San Antonio During The Texas Revolution In a frontier town like San Antonio de Bexar, a framework of ordinances helped maintain law and order. In the run-up to the Revolution, those ordinances kept the town organized - even with Mexican troops marching toward it. We reveal how San Antonio’s government functioned, how key players in the Alamo story fit into the town structure, and why understanding all this helps inform the hist...

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22:46

The Texas Revolution - There's More To The Story

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2026/01/22

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 116: The Texas Revolution - There's More To The Story History is not static, and it’s so much more than just names and dates. Some 190 years after the Texas Revolution, historians are still poring over the details, uncovering new insights and analyzing the struggles and motivations of legendary figures. We reveal common misconceptions about the Revolution, peel back the layers of facts, and find the nuggets of truth to help us...

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17:33

The Alamo's Battle Cannons

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast ·

2026/01/15

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 115: The Alamo's Battle Cannons Cannons played an outsized role in the Battle of the Alamo. Many of them stood the test of time and are part of the Alamo’s collection today. But over the centuries, they've needed preservation work to ensure they’ll be here to help future generations learn the history. We reveal the highly-detailed work being done by experts here in Texas, why the Alamo is now displaying Civil War cannons, and the la...

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23:32

America 250, Alamo 190, & E Pluribus Texas

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2026/01/08

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 114: America 250, Alamo 190, & E Pluribus Texas As the calendar turns to 2026, we are marking two monumental milestones: 250 years since America declared its independence, and 190 years since the Battle of the Alamo. Both of them were turning points when people stood up and fought for the right self-govern. We reveal the plans to mark America 250 and Alamo 190, how the Alamo is collaborating with the official efforts to ma...

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25:03

David Crockett, Buffalo Bill, & The Wild West

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2025/12/18

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 113: David Crockett, Buffalo Bill, & The Wild West The Wild West evokes images of rugged terrain, cowboys and gunslingers, whose tales transcend time. There’s an Alamo historian who has studied these seminal figures through the lens of pop culture. We reveal the legends of David Crockett and Buffalo Bill, two men whose lives did not intersect but whose legends explain and explore our fascination with the Old West. Featurin...

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14:12

The Matamoros Expedition

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast ·

2025/12/11

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 112: The Matamoros Expedition In December 1835, trust is breaking down between Texas revolutionaries and sympathetic Mexican federalists. Trust is even breaking down between the Texans themselves. We reveal the controversial choice to try a second time to take the fight down to Mexico, how it changed the course of the Texas Revolution, and unknowingly set the stage for the fateful loss at the Alamo. Featuring the Alamo's forme...

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14:27

Austin's Texian Army

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast ·

2025/12/04

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 111: Austin's Texian Army Considered the Father of Texas, Stephen F. Austin led the Texas Army from Gonzales into San Antonio – bringing the Texas Revolution to the Alamo’s doorstep. We reveal why Austin was chosen to lead the volunteer army, why he left town on the brink of battle, and the impact he made as the army took control of the Alamo. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator, Historian & Lecturer Ernesto Rodriguez. Read fo...

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16:59

A New Chapter Of Alamo History

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast ·

2025/11/27

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 110: A New Chapter Of Alamo History As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States, we here at the Alamo are thankful and humbled for the time we get to spend with you, our Alamo supporters, every single week. And there’s someone new to Team Alamo who’d like to thank you, too. We introduce you to new Alamo Trust, Inc., President and CEO Hope Andrade, her lifelong roots in the Alamo City, and how she plans to lead our b...

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13:26

The Tampico Expedition

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast ·

2025/11/20

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 109: The Tampico Expedition In November 1835, the Texas Revolution is still in its early days. There’s still hope a Mexican Republic could still be salvaged. We reveal the alliance between revolutionary Texans and Mexican federalists, why they took the fight deep into Mexico, and how the disastrous results impacted the course of the revolution. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders. Read Dr. Winders' essay on the T...

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18:22

The Alamo Cenotaph Restoration

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 108: The Alamo Cenotaph Restoration The Spirit of Sacrifice, commonly known as the Alamo Cenotaph, has stood proud and tall for 85 years. Built in memory of the heroes who sacrificed their lives in the Battle of the Alamo, time had taken its toll on the marble monument. We reveal the painstaking efforts over the past year to restore the Cenotaph in place, the ceremony this week to rededicate the monument, and the improvements made t...

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22:42

The Alamo’s Quartermaster Depot Era

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2025/11/06

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 107: The Alamo’s Quartermaster Depot Era As we approach Veterans Day here in the United States, we’re celebrating the Alamo’s strong ties to the U.S. Army. When Texas joined the United States in 1845, the Alamo served as an Army outpost and depot for the next 30 years. We reveal the indelible mark the U.S. Army left on the Alamo, how the Alamo witnessed both the nation’s manifest destiny and its darkest days, and how the Alamo...

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17:59

A Filmmaker's Blockbuster Alamo Donation

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2025/10/30

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 106: A Filmmaker's Blockbuster Alamo Donation The filmmaker behind classic comedies like “Airplane!” and “Naked Gun” also happens to be a David Crockett enthusiast. After all, the Hollywood heavyweight was raised on watching Fess Parker play the famed Alamo Defender in Walt Disney’s “Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier.” We reveal how he’s become a collector of Crockett-related artifacts and why he’s made the generous dec...

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The Battle Of Concepción

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 105: The Battle Of Concepción In October 1835, the Texas Revolution is in its early days and the front lines are moving ever closer to the Alamo. We reveal the battle that took place at one of our sister missions in San Antonio, what it divulged about the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, and the rift left in its wake among top Texas leaders. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders. Plan a visit to Mission Conc...

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The Alamo Love Triangle

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 104: The Alamo Love Triangle Most Alamo enthusiasts know the Alamo Church did not have a roof during the 1836 Battle. What’s lesser known is why. We reveal the love triangle that changed the course of Alamo history, the crime of passion that led to a master stone mason fleeing town, and the aftermath that left the fated church unfinished. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Researcher & Historian Kolby Lanham. Take a virtual tou...

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Archaeological Finds Near The Alamo Church

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 103: Archaeological Finds Near The Alamo Church For the past six months, the Alamo’s archaeology team has been excavating the area just outside the Alamo Church: the perimeter of one of the world’s most famous historic structures. We reveal the astounding discovery from the Spanish Mission, the pieces of weapons unearthed from the world-famous Battle of the Alamo, and the work still to come that will bring forth new informatio...

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23:44

The Battle Of Gonzales

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 102: The Battle Of Gonzales “Come and take it!” Those four words and a gunshot marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution on October 2, 1835 – 190 years ago today. We reveal what led to the Battle of Gonzales, how its battle cry evokes the spirit of the American Revolution, and what became of the cannon at the center of this fight. Featuring the Alamo's Researcher Thomas Ledesma. Essay by former Alamo curator Dr. Bruce Winders in...

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Safeguarding The Alamo's Artifacts Against Every...

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 101: Safeguarding The Alamo's Artifacts Against Every Scenario From power outages and pipe breaks, to floods and fires: the Alamo, like any museum or cultural site, must be prepared. We reveal how the Shrine of Texas Liberty safeguards artifacts against the worst-case scenario, what our experts have learned from disasters far and wide, and what you can learn from their best practices. Featuring the Alamo's Head Conservator Pam...

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34:35

The Texas Centennial

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 100: The Texas Centennial It’s a big day for us at the Alamo Podcast. Not only are we celebrating our two-year anniversary – it's our 100th episode. We are marking the occasion with a special look at the Texas Centennial. We reveal how the Lone Star State celebrated 100 years of independence, where on Alamo grounds you’ll see symbols of the milestone, and the efforts in Dallas to preserve that critical first century of Texas history...

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44:39

The Republic Of Texas Navy

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 99: The Republic Of Texas Navy The Texas Navy safeguarded the Texas coastline for nearly 10 years - a proud, if lesser known, facet of the fight to forge and maintain a free and independent Texas. Wee reveal the humble origins of the Texas Navy, the expensive yet effective efforts to bolster the seafaring force, and how a power struggle between its commander and a war-hero president culminated in a voyage to the Navy’s final b...

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16:08

The Travis Letter's Journey Home

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 98: The Travis Letter's Journey Home With the Alamo under siege, Lt. Col. William Barret Travis penned a letter to the people of Texas and all Americans in the world. His passionate plea for help is now one of the most treasured artifacts in all of Texas. We reveal the successful effort to bring the Travis Letter back home to the Alamo, for good: the plans for where to display it, and how its words remain so resonant today. Featurin...

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