Dr. Sloan talks with C. Cullen Smith, an experienced and well-known Waco attorney, about the Freedom Fountain and its history.

Dr. Sloan talks to Rick Tullis, president of Capstone Mechanical here in Waco, about the history of Air Conditioning in Waco and the country.

Dr. Sloan talks to Robert Fairbanks Former Professor of History at the University of Texas at Arlington about Urban Development in Waco.

Dr. Sloan talks to Cherry Boggess live at the Dr. Pepper Museum as part of the Sit Down to Take a Stand exhibit. Mrs. Boggess was part of the lunch-counter sit-ins in Waco.

In the third part of this series, Dr. Sloan talks to former park ranger Larry Simms about Cameron Park.

Dr. Sloan talks to welcomes back Dr. Kenna Lang Archer to talk about the Brazos River Development.

Dr. Sloan talks with Mark Firmin the author of William Cameron Park: A Centennial History, about Cameron Park in Waco.

Dr. Sloan talks to Dr. Michael Parrish about Baylor University's Commission on Historic Campus Representations and the history of slavery.

Dr. Sloan talks with Major John Householder about Waco's Vietnam Memorial. They discuss its past and future.

Dr. Sloan guest co-host Eric Ames talk with Clint Lynch of the Oakwood Cemetery Association

Dr. Sloan gives us the background of the Baylor University live mascot program from its inception to today.

Dr. Sloan talks to the former city of Waco manager Larry Groth about Waco's growth and how things have changed over the years. This is part 2 in a 2 part series.

Dr. Sloan talks to the former city of Waco manager Larry Groth about Waco's growth and how things have changed over the years. This is part 1 in a 2 part series.

Randy is leaving Waco and the Waco History Podcast. He and Stephen talk about their favorite episodes, memories, and guests from years past. The Waco History podcast will live on! Stephen is sticking around and the show is joining the Rogue Media...

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On this episode: Waco’s Legend Bearer: Helen Marie Taylor. She comes from a long line of Wacoans. Her family’s history in the area dates back before the Civil War. Miss Taylor talks about growing up in Waco, acting on Broadway and in Hollywood, and...