Austin Found Podcast

Austin American-Statesman
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Do you love Austin as much as we do? Find out how it became the city it is today via Austin Found, a podcast from journalist and history buff Michael Barnes and radio personality J.B. Hager. They share the stories behind the stories about the people, places, culture and history of the inimitable Texas capital.

  1. Ep. 87 She Broke the Good Ol' Boy Network With a Smile

    08/08/2022

    Ep. 87 She Broke the Good Ol' Boy Network With a Smile

    Jacquelyn McGee - a former star athlete, outstanding teacher, and the first woman to run a large urban high school in Texas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min
  2. Ep. 86 Zach Theatre at 99

    07/24/2022

    Ep. 86 Zach Theatre at 99

    The standard history - which Zach has touted and which we have repeated - states that Austin's regional theater was born in 1932. Not so it turns out. According to contemporary stories in newspaper archives now easily available online, what eventually became Zach premiered as the Austin Community Players in 1921. That troupe turned into the Austin Little Theatre in 1927. It took the name Austin Civic Theater in 1949 and Zachary Scott Theater Center in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min
  3. Ep. 85 Austin Symphony at 109

    07/19/2022

    Ep. 85 Austin Symphony at 109

    Among the secrets to the Austin Symphony's longevity: Its fiscal austerity, its capable leadership, and its willingness to disappear for a long period of time. Here we dig into the history of the Austin Symphony and its survival, including the last couple of years of the pandemic and its impact.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min
  4. Ep. 84 The Neill-Cochran House Museum Pt. 2

    07/11/2022

    Ep. 84 The Neill-Cochran House Museum Pt. 2

    West Campus-area house constructed by Austin master builder Abner Cook — since 1958, it has been preserved and operated by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Texas. Museum director Rowena Dasch shares with us the history of one of Austin's oldest homes, some stories from a living resident, Mary Cochran Bohls and updates us on the happenings as a museum including a recent discovery that it might include Austin's only intact slave quarters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min
  5. Ep. 83 The Neill-Cochran House Museum Pt. 1

    07/05/2022

    Ep. 83 The Neill-Cochran House Museum Pt. 1

    West Campus-area house constructed by Austin master builder Abner Cook — since 1958, it has been preserved and operated by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Texas. Museum director Rowena Dasch shares with us the history of one of Austin's oldest homes, some stories from a living resident, Mary Cochran Bohls and updates us on the happenings as a museum including a recent discovery that it might include Austin's only intact slave quarters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min
  6. Ep. 82 We Turn the Clock Back 20,000 Years

    06/27/2022

    Ep. 82 We Turn the Clock Back 20,000 Years

    In Florence, on the border of Bell and Williamson counties, is the Gault Site, a vast archaeological treasure trove that dates back some 20,000 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min
  7. Ep. 81 The Lego State Capitol

    06/20/2022

    Ep. 81 The Lego State Capitol

    In August of 2019, Pflugerville residentBen Rollman and a team of Lego enthusiasts arrived at the Texas State Capitol visitors center to deliver a Lego Masterpiece replica of our State Capitol.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min
  8. Ep. 80 Land, love, work, family and loss made Salt Lick barbecue

    06/06/2022

    Ep. 80 Land, love, work, family and loss made Salt Lick barbecue

    We've all been there, love it, and share with pride Salt Lick barbecue with friends visiting Austin. You might be surprised and just how far back it goes and the history and traditions of this hill country landmark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min
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Do you love Austin as much as we do? Find out how it became the city it is today via Austin Found, a podcast from journalist and history buff Michael Barnes and radio personality J.B. Hager. They share the stories behind the stories about the people, places, culture and history of the inimitable Texas capital.

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  • Creator
    Austin American-Statesman
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Austin Found Podcast