"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. In 1960, the Alamo was designated a United States National Historic Landmark, and in 2015, it bec ...
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Welcome to Waterloo to the Alamo, the brand-new podcast brought to you by Engel & Volkers! Launching next week, this series dives into the rich and diverse culture of Texas, from its storied history to its vibrant present. Whether you're a native Texan or just curious about the Lone Star State, join us as we explore everything from the bustling cityscapes of Austin to the historic landmarks of San Antonio and everything in between. With expert insights, fascinating interviews, and a deep lov ...
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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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Shop Talk: Austin Roots to Luxury Real Estate, Rianna Alberty on Remodeling, Design & Nightlife
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In this exciting episode of From Waterloo to the Alamo, we welcome special guest Rianna Alberty, a 5th generation Austinite and Magna Cum Laude graduate of St. Edward's University. With deep roots in the Austin real estate scene, Rianna has carved out her niche in the luxury home remodeling industry since 2013. As a REALTOR® and lead designer at Lu…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 49: The Real Sam Houston A victorious Texas General, a lifelong American politician, and a trusted friend of the Indigenous community. We reveal the real Sam Houston: how running away from home changed the course of his life, the path that placed him on the road to revolution, and his prominent f…
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From Austin to San Antonio: Jason Black's New Venture Expands the Butler Pitch n' Putt Legacy
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In this episode of the Engel & Völkers podcast "From Waterloo to the Alamo," Jason Black, owner of the iconic Butler Pitch n' Putt in Austin, shares insights about his latest business venture. Building on the success of the beloved Austin park, Jason discusses his plans to expand to San Antonio with a new concept that brings the charm and community…
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Surrounded! The Alamo Augmented Experience
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 48: Surrounded! The Alamo Augmented Experience The Alamo will soon unveil a new interactive experience inside the Long Barrack. It’s called, “Surrounded! The Alamo Augmented Experience – History Like You’ve Never Seen It.” We reveal how this augmented reality experience works; the painstaking lev…
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Shop Talk: Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence - A Conversation with Scott Walther on Sendero Homes' Journey in Austin, Texas
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In this episode of the Engel & Völkers podcast, "From Waterloo to the Alamo," we celebrate Sendero Homes' impressive milestone of 30 years in business. Since 1994, Sendero Homes has been crafting exceptional custom homes in Austin, exceeding customer expectations and delivering the highest quality in the market. We are joined by Scott Walther, the …
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 47: World Heritage Festival The location we know today as the Alamo was founded in 1724 as Mission San Antonio de Valero, the first modern settlement of San Antonio. The mission, along with four others in San Antonio, represent the largest concentration of Spanish Colonial missions in North Ameri…
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Red Oak Development's $15B Project Lonestar Set to Create 10 Mini-Cities Near Austin and Dallas
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Tune in to Engel & Völkers' podcast episode "From Waterloo to the Alamo," featuring Tom Staub, CEO of Red Oak Development. In this episode, we delve into Red Oak's ambitious $15 billion plan, Project Lonestar, which aims to build 10 mini-cities in rural areas near Austin and Dallas by 2030. Tom Staub shares insights on overseeing the vision, missio…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 46: The Real David Crockett A frontiersman, a soldier, a community leader, a state legislator, a U.S. Representative, an author - and a coonskin cap-wearing celebrity. Who was the real David Crockett? We reveal the folk hero's humble beginnings, his unlikely path to that fateful morning defending…
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Shop Talk: Inside the Villages at Brooklands, Hutto’s Premier Boutique Community!
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In the August episode of The Engel & Völkers Shop Talk podcast, we dive into the exciting developments at The Villages at Brooklands, an upcoming boutique community offering 70+ condos and townhomes nestled on 10 acres in Hutto, a rapidly growing suburb of Austin. Tune in to explore what makes this new neighborhood stand out, with insights on its d…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 45: The Real William Barret Travis He's best known for three words: "Victory or Death." But who was the real William Barret Travis? We reveal the man behind the famous letter, addressed "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," the varied ways this Alamo Defender is remembered by h…
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From Hollywood to Marketing: A Conversation with Lynsey Moore
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In this episode, we sit down with Lynsey Moore, the COO of Studio III Marketing and a former childhood actress in Hollywood. Join us as Lynsey shares her unique journey from the bright lights of Hollywood to the dynamic world of marketing. She discusses her experiences growing up in the entertainment industry, the transition to a career in digital …
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Heirlooms & Keepsakes - A Collection Expert's Advice
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 44: Heirlooms & Keepsakes - A Collection Expert's Advice Every collection tells a story. Here at the Alamo, our collection of thousands of artifacts tells the story of this historic site. You may have a collection, too - family photos, stamps, baseball cards - that tells a more personal story. We…
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NAR Settlement Insights with Cindy Long Mokry & Victoria Feathers
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Join Cindy Long Mokry and Victoria Feathers of Capital Title of Texas, as they delve into the latest developments surrounding the NAR settlement with host, Traci Wilson. In this episode, we’ll explore expert insights and discuss the implications for the real estate market. Tune in to stay informed on the trends shaping the industry! 🎧Find us on App…
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Treasures Of The Alamo - A Call For Memorabilia
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 43: Treasures Of The Alamo - A Call For Memorabilia Calling all Alamo enthusiasts! It's your chance to be a part of history by donating your cherished Alamo memorabilia to the upcoming Visitor Center and Museum. We reveal our latest initiative, "Treasures Of The Alamo: A Call For Memorabilia" and…
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Influential figures in Austin's nightlife and culinary landscape: Bron Hager and Philip Speer.
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Welcome to "From Waterloo to the Alamo," an Engel & Völkers podcast where we delve into the vibrant world of Central Texas's real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and dining scene. Traci Turnquist Wilson hosts another truly exciting episode! Joining Traci today are two of the most influential figures in Austin's nightlife and culinary landscape: Br…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 42: Myths & Legends Of The Alamo After the Battle of the Alamo, just a few survivors remained to share the story. Their firsthand accounts quickly spread. But in this pre-digital era, the stories evolved to include some of the myths and legends we still hear today. Today we reveal some of the big…
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Shop Talk: Kathryn Scarborough's Pulse on the Austin Real Estate Market & May 2024 Statistics
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Come join us for Talk Shop! Dedicated to exploring the dynamic and ever-evolving real estate market in Austin, Texas, industry experts, Traci Wilson and Kathryn Scarborough delve into various aspects of the real estate scene, providing valuable insights and updates on the latest trends, market movements, and investment opportunities! 🎧Find us on Ap…
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Presidential Connections To The Alamo
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 41: Presidential Connections To The Alamo The recent Independence Day in the United States creates a time of reflection. The country is 248 years old. Texas has been apart of it for about 179 years. Today we reveal all the U.S. Presidents who have been to the Alamo or impacted its history: the sp…
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Stay Tiny Texas with Jake & Sam Gervase
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Join host Traci Wilson for the PREMIERE EPISODE OF "FROM WATERLOO TO THE ALAMO" featuring former NFL player Jake Gervase and his brother Sam, owners of Stay Tiny Texas. We'll explore the world of tiny homes and their mission to make a big impact. Based in Austin, TX, Stay Tiny Texas not only builds and sells tiny homes but also offers them as safe …
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 40: Texas' 4th Of July As we celebrate Independence Day next week in the United States, Texas has a special connection to the 4th Of July. Today we reveal how the path to statehood prompted Texas to have its own 4th Of July, why the young Republic chose to join the United States, and the hidden T…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 39: The Mission Gate & Lunette A gateway to history: the Alamo's latest outdoor exhibit, the Mission Gate & Lunette, represents the main gate of the historic mission-fort. Today we reveal the history behind the interpretation, the artistic technique used by local artisans to give us a window into…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 38: Camels At The Alamo For a brief time in the 1850s, camels roamed and worked the Alamo grounds. It's a remarkable yet lesser recognized piece of history during the time the Alamo served as a critical supply hub for the United States Army as the country expanded west. Today we reveal why camels…
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 37: Preserving Battle Cannons There is a one-of-a-kind battle cannon on display at the Alamo. If you look down its barrel, you can see a layer of a chalky white substance. That substance is actually growing from the metal. Today we reveal why this substance is growing on the cannon, the team of T…
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The Donald & Louise Yena Spanish Colonial Collection
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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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Collecting Crockett - A Conversation With David Zucker
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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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Living History Brings The Past To Life
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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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