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If you love Texas then this is the podcast for you! This is a live Podcast set inside the famous Republic Boot Co in Houston TX (video version is on YouTube only). Explore fascinating stories of Texas History blended with content from our special guests that accentuate the unique Texas character. Of course there is always a lesson on the ’Boot of The Week’. Your hosts are ’The Rowdy Loafers’ (term used for some Houstonians in 1836) - Chris Conradical (Empresario of Republic Boot Co) - Fireba ...
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"Axelbank Reports History and Today: Conversations with America’s top non-fiction authors and why their books matter right now" approaches our past and present in a way that makes anyone want to listen. National-award winning TV news reporter Evan Axelbank interviews writers of history and current events to explore how America works and how it has been shaped by both the powerful and the powerless. In conversational and engaging fashion, listeners learn about the most important events, theme ...
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The guys at the boot shop welcome in the voices behind the microphones of the Walton and Johnson Show! Steve Johnson and Kenny Webster show up at the boot shop ready to talk shop. Hear how the show has been a staple on the radio for decades across America. How the guys each got their lucky break into entertainment radio. Who they've pissed off late…
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From the late 1990s until the mid-2010s, conservatives used the rallying slogan of, “What would Reagan do?” as a call to arms on the Federal budget, on taxes, on foreign affairs, and on the government’s role in our lives. He was held up as the beacon for what a president, a governor, a state legislator or a candidate for any office should try to be…
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From the publisher: A comprehensive and engaging oral history of the decade that defined the feminist movement, including interviews with living icons and unsung heroes – from former Newsweek reporter and author of the “powerful and moving” (New York Times) Witness to the Revolution. For lovers of both Barbie and Gloria Steinem, The Movement is the…
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Join the guys at Republic Boot Company to talk about their favorite things besides boots. Mike Wright from Longhorn Liquor joins The Ultimate Texas Podcast to teach the team about all things bourbon and whiskey, including how he taste tests to find the best Texas made 'juice' as he calls it. Learn about the biggest whiskey event in America that hap…
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The first thing a president must do is swear to uphold the Constitution. But what happens when they betray that promise? Corey Brettschneider argues that it takes ordinary citizens to not only reign them in, but to make sure it never happens again. In "The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought …
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From helping Fireball Bill get married, owning one of THE best country music venues in America to working for presidents and for a national news outlet, D. Foster joins The Ultimate Texas Podcast to talk Texas, music, politics and boots. Check out D.'s Cowboy Bar here: https://11thstcowboybar.com Follow Republic Boot Co: https://www.facebook.com/Re…
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Southeast Texas native Cutter Brewer came in fourth place during the fifth season of MasterChef. Cutter joins the guys to talk about the role he was cast for on ‘reality’ TV, the day he woke up and didn’t know he was joining the military, how he found Texas culture in Japan, and the interesting way he learned his way around the kitchen. Follow Cutt…
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Three-thousand miles. Fourteen states. Seven hundred towns. Two spouses. One Winnebago. Francis Barry and his wife, Laurel, took a trip across the Lincoln Highway from New York to San Francisco during the height of the pandemic, and during the height of the 2020 election. Their project was to figure out America by driving along the route that was f…
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George Washington is often given the lionshare of the credit when it comes to establishing the tradition of a peaceful transfer of power in the United States. But in her new book, "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic," Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky argues that the second president also deserves a healthy portion o…
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The owner of Frio Vodka stops by the shop to talk to the guys about the work that went into making his premium Texas spirit, Frio Vodka. John Giannukos grew up in Texas and shares lessons he learned watching his mother, an entrepreneur in the 70’s. Follow Republic Boot Co: / republicboot1836 / republicbootco www.republicbootcompany.com Follow John …
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From the publisher, Roaring Book Press: Witch Hunt: The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare provides a gripping account of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. Authors Dr. Andrea Balis and Elizabeth Levy delve into Senator Joe McCarthy's infamous hunt for communists during the 1950s Red Scare. Originally written for young a…
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From sweet talking his way into Texas A&M, being on the largest billboard in College Station to living in Maine for part of the year, this amazing Texas artist is sharing his recipe for writing award winning songs and living life. Tune in to share laughs with Rich O'Toole and the surprisingly hilarious thing his mom said to him years after he made …
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At the dawn of the 20th Century, the center of city life could be found at department stores. One could find the latest fashion, meet friends for a cup of coffee, mail a letter, and escape the hustle of every day life. Julie Satow shows how three women made department stores not just the place to be, but into an engine of cultural change. She also …
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Even if you're not a hunter. Even if you've never really thought about ducks and our ecosystem. Even if you think it doesn't really impact you- you'd be wrong. Ducks Unlimited has spent more than $100 million in Texas to conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats don't only benefit t…
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On this episode, Adam Higginbotham brings us back to the moment that many say they will never forget, but also to a moment that is filled with misconception and myth. When the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in 1986, seven astronauts lost their lives and NASA was confronted with its biggest failure. Higginbotham shows us how the space program cho…
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All laughs on this edition of The Ultimate Texas Podcast with guest Brent McLennan of the Broken Spokes. Brent and the guys discuss the hills and valley of his music career, life lessons, boots and business. Follow Republic Boot Co: https://www.instagram.com/republicboot1836 https://www.facebook.com/RepublicBootCo www.republicbootcompany.com Follow…
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Teddy Roosevelt is thought of as the quintessentially masculine American president. He is known for going to war, for fighting buffalo with his bare hands, and sailing down the River of Doubt. But as Edward O'Keefe, the CEO of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library explains, TR is more a product of the women in his life than the men. His mother, …
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Join the guys as they welcome on Jason Cho, the owner of Karne Steakhouse in The Houston Heights and the guys favorite Korean BBQ ever. He talks with the guys about starting a business in a difficult climate, travel, and the lessons he's learned from his father. Follow Jason online: https://www.instagram.com/karnesteakhouse https://www.instagram.co…
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Paul Sparrow argues that Franklin Roosevelt is the quintessential American president, not just of the 20th Century, but in all of American history. FDR's ability to rally the nation from the Great Depression, and then carry it into a devastating but essential World War showed not just his talent, but his understanding of the stakes the country face…
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On this episode of The Ultimate Texas Podcast, the guys talk with Ryan Chastain of non-profit, Military Warriors. Ryan was deployed to the Middle East three times. The native Texan now makes it his mission to help fellow vets. Learn more about the programs Military Warriors offers to veterans and their families here: https://militarywarriors.org Co…
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Vietnam Veteran, cowboy, history buff, author and inventor Jim Hodges joins the guys on this edition of The Ultimate Texas Podcast. He discusses the life lessons he learned from war, the one thing that happened that he credits with truly becoming a man, his hunt to solved a decades old cold case and his love for The Houston Heights. Learn more abou…
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What does it mean to have "free time" and is it ever enough? In "Free Time: The History of an Elusive Ideal," Dr. Gary Cross explains how free time is both precious and deceptive. Why are people on vacation already searching the web for their next one? What counts as free time? Does technology help or hurt our experience with time spent away from w…
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In "American Flygirl" Susan Tate Ankeny shows how a young girl with a fascination for flying became the first female Asian-American pilot to fly for the military. Hazel Ying Lee was born in Portland, but came of age at a time when the deck was stacked against people like her. Hazel never let discrimination or expectation shatter her dreams of flyin…
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Shannon Tracy is a small business owner, a Navy veteran and a Texas from birth. She talks with the guys about her time on a navel destroyer as the first ever group of women aboard. She also talks with the guys about finding your niche in industry, what it takes to be successful and shows off her brand new custom boots. Find UVC Motorsports here: ht…
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Though few remember it, James Swanson argues the Deerfield Massacre of 1704 played a critical role in the shaping of early America. He explains how Native tribes and French soldiers brutalized a small outpost of colonists in western Massachusetts and set off a continental effort to find the missing victims and establish forces to protect the coloni…
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He's a dentist, an artist, a business owner, a father, husband and so much more. Dr. Hugh Patton joins the guys for an action packed podcast about life, happiness, business, trust, and Texas. In this must listen episode, Dr. Patton talk's about the best advice he got from his mom, why everyone needs to checkout the boot shop and how he went from be…
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Up until the very end of World War II, even Dwight Eisenhower did not grasp the extent of the devastation the Holocaust had inflicted to the Jewish people. It wasn’t until he was among the liberators at the Ohrdruf concentration camp where the Americans found thousands of dead bodies and starving Jews when Eisenhower finally had his full call to ac…
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Johnny Falstaff joins the guys at the boot shop to talk about growing up in Texas, the unique history behind how he got his start and who sacrificed to make sure he became a Muscian. This singer, songwriter, guitar player, singer, Voice over artist and screen writer also shares his fight to become cancer free and who helped him the most when he was…
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Abraham Lincoln is often thought of as the president who kept the union together, or who contributed the legal basis for slaves to be freed in states in rebellion, but Harold Holzer, one of America's renowned Lincoln scholars, explains how Lincoln harnessed the power of immigrants to make both achievements possible. Holzer's new book, "Brought Fort…
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The Ultimate Texas Podcast with the guys at Republic Boot and Todd Regalado. This action packed podcast full of laughs, fun and Texas history. The guys talk about cow breeding, the Texas oil boom, boots, and how the washing machine we're so familiar with would have been much different if Todd's family was involved. Surprise guest appearances by two…
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The Founding Fathers are often thought of as the pathbreaking generation that fought with dignity, wrote with moral clarity, and bound the colonies together with one goal. Except, in their new edited collection, “A Republic of Scoundrels: The Schemers, Intriguers and Adventurers who Created a New American Nation,” historians David Head and Timothy …
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Chris is in heaven talking with Texas Historian Michelle Haas about all things Texas history in this podcast. With a dry sense of humor and a no-nonsense approach, Copano Bay Press Historian Michelle Haas is keeping Texas History alive one page at a time. In this podcast, Chris and the guys share their love of Texas history and culture with Michell…
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The Rowdy Loafers talk Beef!! Learn all about Waygu and the future of ranching in Texas from Ryan Cade (Brazoria County Commissioner and Co-Founder of R-C Ranch). Of course we discuss Texas History and Boot making as well! www.republicbootcompany.comRepublic Boot Co. による
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Join us for a fascinating discussion with Kenny Duncan Jr from U.S. Coins & Jewelry. His company is one of the largest privately held coin exchanges in the United States. Learn about Texas collectables and artifacts. The Rowdy Loafers discuss San Jacinto and lots of other things going on around the High Holy Days of Texas Independence! https://www.…
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The Rowdy Loafers have on their good buddy Ricky Ford. He explains the incredible technology that goes into crafting the finest sprits out there. The technology is a true game changer in the liquor world. We talk about boots and even sing some songs! This is a good one. https://gentleben.com www.republicbootcompany.com…
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The inaugural episode of the Ultimate Texas Podcast (with the Rowdy Loafers)! The Loafers open with an explanation of the name and a little introduction to what we will expect in future episodes. We will have loads of Texas History, Boot Making, and of course interesting Texas Guests. Get to know your hosts and join them for a great discussion with…
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From costumes to professional football to a brand of high end ovens, "Vikings" have become a part of American pop culture. In "American Vikings: How the Norse Sailed into the Lands and Imaginations of America," historian Martyn Whittock explains why actual vikings set sail, what they were after, and why the potential for myths to be handed down to …
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Matt Brice started The Federal Grill in Houston 2013. He opened the second location three weeks before Covid. His was the first business to go against regulations and open during Covid and it garnered him national attention, including the opportunity to open a third location. The guys talk government, business, boots, self improvement, the books yo…
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How did Ulysses S. Grant go from being surrounded by - and benefitting from - slaves to becoming one of the most instrumental American leaders responsible for its downfall? In "Soldier of Destiny," John Reeves shows how Grant's formative years with an anti-slavery father, the challenges of his alcoholism and his experience as a military leader duri…
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Why does Chris have a goat? Who makes the beautiful leather inlay designs you see on our custom boots? Meet the man behind some of our most exquisite custom inlay designs, Chase Callaway and why Bill promises next time Coach won't be wearing pants, on this edition of the podcast.Republic Boot Co. による
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Aside from being famous and at the top of their crafts, Harry Truman and Pablo Picasso could hardly have been more different. Matthew Algeo explains how their one-off meeting was used by both men to further their goals in politics and art. In, "When Harry Met Pablo: Truman, Picasso and the Cold War Politics of Modern Art," Algeo explains how modern…
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For decades, conservative elected officials, activists and think tanks have argued that college campuses are hostile to them and their ideas. In Dr. Lauren Lassabe Shepherd's book, "Resistance from the Right: Conservatives and Campus Wars," we see how that movement was sprouted, what its arguments are and how successful their efforts have been to c…
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Rev Butter is an internationally known ice sculptor who has quite a few stories to tell. He went toe to toe with the guys as he shared what happened to his first pair of Republic Boots, why the ice from your freezer is crap and how the price goes up for clients that refer to him by a specific name. Hire him for your next event: https://dlgicefactor…
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Houston resident Christine Johnson joins the guys to talk all things Texas, The Walton & Johnson Show and shares ideas about getting involved in the community and making an impactful difference. We also get a sneak peak of the boots she designed. Listen to The Walton & Johnson Show here: https://waltonandjohnson.com https://www.facebook.com/waltona…
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Doug Melville was thrilled to be invited to the screening of a movie about the Tuskeegee Airmen, a movie that he assumed would feature the patriarch of his family tree, Ben O. Davis Jr. He was proud of his family's service to the storied branch of the Air Force, a group of aviators who had fought for their country even though they were ordered to b…
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In 2021, there were 48,830 people in America who were killed by bullets fired from guns. Some of those deaths were purposeful, others accidental, and still others self-inflicted. The bullets were fired from a share of the 400 million guns owned by - or stolen from - Americans. In "Gun Country: Gun Capitalism, Culture and Control in Cold War America…
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In this episode of the podcast, engineer and entrepreneur Alisha Pate talks about how she made the transition from a full time 9-5 to running her own business and growing a large online following where she helps others learn about lasers. To learn more about Alisha Pate or place a custom order from Pate Ranch, follow below: https://www.instagram.co…
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In this episode of the podcast, Houston based tattoo artist Cliff Franks talks with the guys about the art of tattooing, ink Davy Crockett would have had and what to look for when you want to get a tattoo. Follow Cliff Franks on social here: https://www.instagram.com/clifffranksart/ https://www.instagram.com/darkknighttattoo/ If you're interested i…
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The story of the Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson years is one of both incredible struggle and of triumph for the United States. Between 1952 and 1968, America saw pointed racism, political divisions grow, a president assassinated and a war start. But it also saw the end of official segregation, the proof that the world understood nuclear war was no…
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