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"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 a shrine to Texas Liberty. The Alamo tells the story of Texas Independence as part of its rich and diverse 300-year history to over 1.6 million visitors every year and is the #1 most visited destination in the state of Texas. It's a U.S. National Historic Landmark and part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit TheAlamo.org.
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Your weekly look at what’s new and newsworthy at the movies from the Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield, Missouri. Join us every week as we take a look at the top five movies at the box office, the top headlines of the week, this week’s new releases, all of the special programming coming up at the Alamo Drafthouse, and more..
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 36: The Donald & Louise Yena Spanish Colonial Collection As we close out Preservation Month, our focus turns to collectors - people who scour the world for artifacts and preserve them for the historical record. Donald Yena is a renowned Western artist. Alongside his wife Louise, he amassed more t…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 35: The Road To Alamo Plaza Mission San Antonio de Valero, later known as the Alamo, did its job: it eventually became the center of a bustling city, with Alamo Plaza in the middle of all the action. As we continue to mark Preservation Month, today we reveal the road to Alamo Plaza and the seeds …
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 34: The Many Lives Of The Long Barrack Imagine pointing at the Alamo: most people would probably point to the famous Church with the iconic arch. But really, the Alamo was a bustling four-and-a-half acre community anchored by its oldest building, the Long Barrack. Today we reveal the many lives o…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 33: The Women Who Saved The Alamo History remembers the men who fought in the Battle of the Alamo - looming figures like Crockett, Travis, and Bowie. But we also must shine a light on the women who told their stories and ensured, centuries later, we continue to tell their stories. Today we reveal…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 32: Preservation Month May marks Preservation Month. Preserving and conserving the Alamo Church and Long Barrack are paramount to the Alamo Plan, as well as safekeeping all the artifacts we continue to uncover that might otherwise be lost to history. Today we reveal the work being done every sing…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 31: ¡Viva Fiesta At The Alamo! Every April, San Antonio celebrates Fiesta, a 10-day citywide “party with a purpose” that benefits charities, both large and small. Fiesta draws in 2.5 million visitors a year with more than 100 events like downtown parades, Mexican-style rodeo demonstrations, and n…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 30: The Battle Of San Jacinto “Remember the Alamo.” That iconic battle cry is now known throughout the world. Borne out of the decisive loss at the Alamo, these stirring words galvanized the decisive victory at San Jacinto that ended the Texas Revolution, for good. Today we reveal what led up to …
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 29: National Volunteer Month April marks National Volunteer Month here in the United States, a time to honor volunteers and encourage people to get involved in their communities. The Alamo is open 364 days a year, welcoming an average of 1.6 million visitors, including 155,000 school-aged childre…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 28: The Maverick Family Legacy Texas is a state of mind - an independent mind. An attitude that can be traced back to San Antonio’s pioneers, and one man in particular: Samuel Augustus Maverick, a name that today describes that Texas state of mind. Today we reveal Maverick’s deep roots at the Ala…
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Battlefields across the United States are forever hallowed ground, where blood was shed in pursuit of competing visions for the future. With each conflict, the people, the reasons, and the backdrops change. But the results - so many lives lost, the shifting balance of power - are the same. Today we reveal how the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle …
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 26: Bella The Alamo Cat The Alamo is a world-famous battle site and a community gathering space. It’s also home to Bella The Alamo Cat. She’s the latest in a line of Alamo Cats who patrol the complex, defending the Alamo from pesky rodents and greeting visitors. Today we reveal the lighter side o…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 25: After The Battle It's March 1836, after the Battle of the Alamo. The Alamo has fallen. Its Defenders, all dead. Just a few survivors remain to share the story. And as the news slowly spreads, the Texas Revolution carries on. Today we reveal the panic that ensued as ordinary citizens heard wha…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 24: The Battle Of The Alamo The Battle of the Alamo: the 13-day siege, the urgent calls for reinforcements, and the defiant pledge of “Victory or Death” all come down to this - a cold, dark morning, with the Alamo garrison on the brink of attack. Exactly 188 years since the Battle, we reveal how …
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 23: The Siege Of The Alamo The Siege of the Alamo: Santa Anna and his troops have arrived in San Antonio, with plans to take back the town and end the Texas Revolution, once and for all. But at the Alamo, William Barret Travis has a small band of soldiers and volunteers defending the key strongho…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 22: Before The Siege February 1836, before the Siege of the Alamo. History tells us what’s coming next. But for the people living through these events, information is painstakingly slow, arriving only by letter. Today we reveal the written words that have survived, the repeated, grave concerns th…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 21: Commemoration 2024 We are fast approaching 188 years since the Siege and Battle of the Alamo, pivotal points in the Texas Revolution that are now forever etched in history. Today we reveal how we continue to Remember The Alamo through a series of Commemoration events meant to honor the fallen…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 20: The Travis Letter "Victory or Death" - the only outcomes a Battle of the Alamo could possibly have. History remembers these stirring words, written by William Barret Travis, with the Alamo garrison surrounded and the Texan Army, outnumbered. Now, for just the second time since it left Travis’…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 19: Black History Month February marks Black History Month, and we are devoting this episode to the contributions of African Americans to the Alamo’s history. Today we reveal the real stories behind these figures, who so often are shrouded in myth or forgotten by history. We’ll also tackle the to…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 18: Phil Collins & The Alamo A British rock star became one of the largest collectors of Alamo artifacts in the world. In honor of Phil Collins and his upcoming birthday on January 30th, today we reveal how he became so fascinated by the Alamo, take you behind the scenes of his many visits to the…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 17: Alamo For All The Alamo is for everyone. We are committed to making the historic site accessible, whatever your needs. Today we reveal the steps the Alamo’s taken to provide sensory-friendly experiences, the accessible tours the Alamo can offer as you plan your visit, and the work being done …
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You may not realize the Alamo is an active archaeological site. For the past few months, careful work performed by seasoned experts outside the Long Barrack has yielded a treasure trove of artifacts. Today we reveal the extraordinary archaeological discoveries now uncovered and how, even 300 years since the Mission was founded, we still have so muc…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 15: January 1836 As the calendar flips to a new year, so does our story. January 1836: the Mexican army is marching north, while figures like David Crockett, James Bowie, and James Butler Bonham are making their way to the Alamo. Today we reveal the primary documents that tell the story of Januar…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 14: Collecting Crockett - A Conversation With David Zucker Author David Zucker is a noted Hollywood filmmaker of classic movies like Airplane! and the Naked Gun series. He's also a lifelong Alamo enthusiast. Like so many of you, he became enamored with the Alamo story as a young boy, watching Wal…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 13: History Road Trip Two Alamo historians travel America - a history road trip from San Antonio, to El Paso, to Washington D.C., then back home to San Antonio. That’s more than 4,000 miles. And along the way, they uncovered connections to the Alamo that are often overlooked. Today we reveal what…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 12: The Battle Of Bexar Before the Battle of the Alamo, there was the Battle of Bexar: street fighting in and around the Alamo that ended in a Texas victory. Today we reveal what brought the front lines of the Texas Revolution to San Antonio, the surprise attack at the Alamo that ended in victory…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 11: Living History Brings The Past To Life An 1830s doctor, a frontier wife and mother, and soldiers on the brink of battle. They’re all right here at the Alamo, in the form of living historians: people whose mission is to bring the past to life. Today we reveal how living history operates, the p…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 10: Teaching The Alamo The Alamo firmly believes history is for all ages. That’s why a dedicated Education Team works hand in hand with educators to spark curiosity and make history come alive. Today we reveal how field trips to the Alamo have changed over the years, the professional development …
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 9: The U.S. Military's Legacy At The Alamo As we mark Veteran’s Day here in the United States, we’re devoting this episode to the U.S. military’s lasting legacy at the Alamo - from adding the iconic arch to the Alamo’s roof, a shape that’s recognizable across the world, to planting the seeds for …
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 8: The Alamo Plan Preserving the Shrine of Texas Liberty for generations to come is no small task. It takes a community, a state, and a vision. Today we will help break down The Alamo Plan step by step, taking you on a descriptive tour through the Alamo grounds to illustrate the massive preservat…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 7: October 1835 - The Texas Revolution Begins As we wrap up October 2023, we're taking you back 188 years ago to October 1835 - the early days of the Texas Revolution. The month was a pivotal point in the burgeoning movement against the centralization of power in Mexico City. Today we explore the…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 6: Creating The Collections Center The Alamo Collection includes thousands of artifacts like documents, weapons, textiles and paintings. These items truly show you what life was like over the course of the Alamo's 300-year history. Today we reveal how those items are chosen, organized and display…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 5: Little-Known Connections To The Alamo The Alamo Defenders came from all over: in modern-day terms, they represented 23 states and 7 different countries. So it's no wonder you can find pieces of the Alamo story all over the world. Today we reveal the little-known connections to the Alamo, from …
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Stories Bigger Than Texas Episode 4: Texas Archaeology Month October marks Texas Archaeology Month, a celebration of the state’s history and heritage through the lens of archaeology. The Alamo plays a pivotal role, as an active archaeological site where history is still being uncovered. For example, archaeology helps shape our understanding of how …
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 3: The Weapons Of The Texas Revolution The Battle of the Alamo lasted roughly 90 minutes. But the weapons that forged a revolution, crossed oceans, changed sides, and in some cases, became as mythical as the fighters who manned them. Today we reveal where many of the cannons used in the Texas Rev…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 2: The Sacristy Exhibit The Alamo Church is still harboring centuries-old secrets just waiting to be unlocked. Take the Church’s Sacristy. We know it’s where 15 to 20 women and children hid for their lives during the 1836 battle. For generations, most historians assumed, like the rest of the Chur…
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A 13-day siege. A defiant pledge, “Victory or Death.” A 90-minute battle. A decisive loss. From the ashes of defeat, rose a battle cry: “Remember the Alamo.” Nearly 200 years later, those words have ricocheted across the world. How did this small battle leave such a large footprint? We reveal why the Alamo became a worldwide phenomenon, what about …
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We're back this week with brand new shows, starting with our 2023 Oscars Fantasy Draft. Who do you think drafted the most Oscar winners? Let us know by voting right now on social media. Follow us and vote at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter. The poll question is pinned to the top of those pages, so you can't miss it!…
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You voted, and this week we're bringing you the results of our favorite 90s movie finale. Plus all that’s new at the Alamo Drafthouse in September, including $3 tickets this Saturday, the return of 3D, and more. Join us! Tell us about the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), give us your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what y…
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This week, we’re asking you to vote for your favorite 90s movie from our early, mid, and late 90s winners. Plus all that’s new and newsworthy at the box office and at an Alamo Drafthouse near you, including Ferris Bueller spins off, the MPAA giving the Hellraiser reboot an R rating, and more. Join us! Vote for YOUR favorite 90s movie, tell us about…
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This week, we’re asking you to vote for your favorite film from our late 90s winners to decide which moves on to the finals next week. Plus all that’s new and newsworthy at the box office and at an Alamo Drafthouse near you, including our discussion on the passing of Wolfgang Peterson, a Wizard of Oz remake that no one asked for, and more. Join us!…
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This week, we’re asking you to vote for your favorite film from 1999. Plus all that’s new and newsworthy at the box office and at an Alamo Drafthouse near you, including our discussion on the passing of Olivia Newton-John, Joker 2: Arkham Boogaloo, and more. Join us! Vote for YOUR favorite movie from 1999, tell us about the movies you watched (at t…
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