Best Oralhistory Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 95: Title IX 16:03

22d ago16:03

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This month, we’re talking about women’s sports then and now, and the challenges that faced these young women who paved the way for women’s athletics everywhere. View the show notes here. One story Ingrid. Background music for video 60 sec. Hip-Hop version by White_Records https://pixabay.com/music/beats-one-story-ingrid-background-music-for-video-6…

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Episode 196: Dutch Language in New York with Kieran O'Keefe 31:28

30d ago31:28

31:28

The Dutch held on to their New Netherland colony for some forty years. They lost it to the English twice, at gunpoint in 1664 and by treaty in 1674. But although officially gone, the Dutch were not forgotten. In addition to their cultural legacy, the Dutch language held on stubbornly across the region for a long time. How long? That’s the question …

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The Irish Puca 29:54

2M ago29:54

29:54

In this episode we take a look at another tricky, capricious creature from Celtic folklore - the puca!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under …

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Episode 195: Dr. James R. Wright and Walt Whitman's Brain 36:36

2M ago36:36

36:36

The science of the brain was changing throughout the 19th century. Medical researchers were peering ever deeper into cerebral mysteries and one question piqued their interest more than any other: who has the biggest brain? On today’s episode we turn for answers to Dr. James R. Wright, medical historian and retired professor of pathology and laborat…

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Episode 94: Coyotes 15:35

2M ago15:35

15:35

In this episode, we’re highlighting stories, both good and bad, about the mischievous coyote and how they have been perceived in the Oklahoma landscape as symbols of sustenance, beauty, and place. View the show notes here. Spirit Of The Road by SergePavkinMusic https://pixabay.com/music/rock-spirit-of-the-road-147974/ Forest Fairy by music_for_vide…

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Episode 194: The Art of Edward Lange with Lauren Brincat and Peter Fedoryk 35:20

2M ago35:20

35:20

Edward Lange was a German artist who started his career on Long Island in the late 19th century. He meticulously captured the landscape and built environment across the island from Flushing to Sag Harbor in water color paintings rich in detail and charm. Preservation Long Island has just published Promoting Long Island: The Art of Edward Lange, 187…

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Episode 93: Have a Coke (Date) 15:17

3M ago15:17

15:17

This month, we're exploring how ‘going to get a Coke’ became more than just getting a drink. View the show notes here. Blus Instrumental Adventure by Land_of_Books_YouTube https://pixabay.com/es/music/jazz-tradicional-blus-instrumental-adventure-229685/ BB King Style B Minor 95 Bpmb https://pixabay.com/es/music/blues-moderno-b-minor-95-bpm-bb-king-…

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Episode 193: Associated Public Historians of New York State conference 32:22

3M ago32:22

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The Association of Public Historians of New York State held their annual conference at Danford’s in Port Jefferson this year, gathering public historians from all corners of the state to discuss resources, projects, and to provide a great opportunity for people to talk history. The Long Island History Project was there to hold a workshop, “How to B…

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Third Branch of Mabinogion 42:04

3M ago42:04

42:04

In this episode we delve into one Man...awydan's journey through his mid-life crisis struggles!! This is the third branch of the Mabinogi and the last branch that I was set to cover. You can now listen to each branch in order of when I uploaded them or from 1-4 - enjoy! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.…

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Preorder the Book! Support the Book Tour! 5:26

3M ago5:26

5:26

Country Queers: A Love Letter arrives October 8, 2024 from Haymarket Books! Listen to Rae multitask morning goat chores while telling you about the book and the fundraiser we've launched to support the costs of book tour travels. Featuring: ducks, goat bells, goats chewing, Rae walking through tall grass, and rambling without a script in the milkin…

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Episode 92: Reflections of a Podcasting Intern 28:03

4M ago28:03

28:03

This month, our podcasting intern reflects on their experience working with us before signing off one last time. View the show notes here. A Jazz Piano by Music_For_Videos https://pixabay.com/music/modern-jazz-a-jazz-piano-110481/ Piano Happy by Music_For_Videos https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-piano-happy-166436/ Pleasantly by PianoAmor …

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Episode 91: Behind the Mic 26:38

5M ago26:38

26:38

In this episode, we’re giving an inside look at how our interviewers cultivate an oral history project and all that goes on behind the mic. View the show notes here. Music in this episode included: Hand in Hand by SergePavkinMusic https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-hand-in-hand-175642/ Ordinary Happy Day by SergePavkinMusic https://pixabay.com/music/…

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Episode 192: Broadway to Jones Beach w Richard Arnold Beattie 43:42

5M ago43:42

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Robert Moses had a vision for Jones Beach in the 1920s that included a theater to bring high quality entertainment to the people. That theater on Zachs Bay went through a number of iterations but reached its height from 1954-1977 when it was under the direction of Guy Lombardo. Along with his brothers Carmen and Lebert, the Canadian-born band leade…

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Episode 191: The 1914 Freeport Murder Mystery w Woody Register 36:58

6M ago36:58

36:58

An obscure bit of early 20th century technology embroiled Dr. Woody Register in a murder mystery. Register, a professor of history at the University of the South (Sewanee), became intrigued by the detective dictograph and followed its trail to the 1914 murder of Louise Bailey in Freeport. Mrs. Bailey was shot in the Merrick Road office of Dr. Edwar…

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Episode 90: Oklahoma Centennial Farms 20:03

6M ago20:03

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This month on Amplified Oklahoma, we’re highlighting farms from our “Centennial Farm Families” oral history project. This collection documents the agricultural history of our state through land runs and the Dust bowl, all the way to the lives of present-day farmers who preserve their family heritage through their connection to the land. We’ll also …

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Episode 89: OSU Student Union 16:01

7M ago16:01

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In this episode, we’re taking a walk down memory lane with the student union as we listen to both administrators and students share memories about the beloved union and its role on the OSU campus. View the show notes here. Featherlight by Sky Toes Free download: https://uppbeat.io/track/sky-toes/featherlight License: https://uppbeat.io/user-agreeme…

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Episode 190: Ralph Bunn, Long Island's Jackie Robinson w Fabio Montella 35:37

7M ago35:37

35:37

Librarian and baseball historian Fabio Montella returns to the podcast to bring us the story of Ralph “Sammy” Bunn. Bunn was a Setauket native who excelled at baseball all his life. A star athlete in high school in the 1930s, he went on to play for decades on a number of teams and leagues in the makeshift world of community baseball in Suffolk Coun…

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The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28:54

7M ago28:54

28:54

Hi everyone! In this episode we take a look at the Lost Land of Lyonesse, where the origins of the myth might come from and its links to Athurian legend and previous legends. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of th…

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Episode 189: Chubby Jackson and Freeport 45:01

8M ago45:01

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Greig Stewart “Chubby” Jackson was a swinging sensation in his day. A child of vaudevillians, he was raised in an enclave of actors, musicians, and performers in Freeport, Long Island against the backdrop of Prohibition and a burgeoning club scene. Exposed to music at an early age, he jumped from high school to playing bass in swing bands in New Yo…

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Episode 88: 1947 Woodward Tornado 20:51

8M ago20:51

20:51

This month, we’re listening to residents recall their memories of the deadliest tornado in Oklahoma history, as well as the warning systems that have since been developed. View the show notes here. Breaking News 4 by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5953-breaking-news-4 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license …

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Episode 188: Benjamin Tallmadge with Richard Welch 45:16

8M ago45:16

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The Long Island-born, Yale-educated Benjamin Tallmadge seized his moment to shine in the American Revolution. Whether fighting the British on horseback with the 2nd Continental Dragoons or uncovering their secrets through his agents in the Culper Spy Ring, Tallmadge kept up a hectic pace. You can also throw in maritime battles on the Long Island So…

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Episode 187: The Howard School with Dr. Tammy C. Owens 43:32

9M ago43:32

43:32

Dr. Tammy C. Owens of Skidmore College joins us to discuss her 2019 article "Fugitive Literati: Black Girls' Writing as a Tool of Kinship and Power at the Howard School." Having discovered a treasure trove of letters written in the early 1900s by girls at the Howard Orphanage and Industrial School, Owens was off on a journey to learn more. The rese…

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The Nuberu of Asturias 23:17

9M ago23:17

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Hello everyone! It is great to be back speaking with you all and I'm excited to share the mythology of the Nuberu of Asturias, an entity with control over the clouds, rain, thunder and lightning!

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Episode 87: Activism in Education during the Civil Rights Movement 26:02

9M ago26:02

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In this episode, we’re exploring stories from the Oklahoma Activism in Education during the Civil Rights Movement oral history project. View the show notes here. Music: The Joy of Victory by WinnietheMoog Website: https://filmmusic.io/song/7767-the-jo... Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Happy New Day by Winniet…

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Episode 86: Cowboys in Every County 25:23

10M ago25:23

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This month, we share stories from our Cowboys in Every County project that exemplify the Cowboy Code, from dreaming big to standing strong in the face of adversity. View the show notes here. Music: Road Trip by Frank Schroeter Website: https://www.pond5.com/de/artist/boommusic202?ref=boommusic202 Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/stand…

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The Rotary Cutter 28:47

10M ago28:47

28:47

Other than the sewing machine, what tool has been the biggest innovation in quiltmaking? Yes, that’s right: in this episode of Running Stitch, we’re talking all about the rotary cutter. Our guest is Kristin Barrus, a PhD candidate at University of Leicester and a quiltmaker. Kristin’s work explores 21st century quiltmaking through the lenses of wom…

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Episode 186: In Levittown's Shadow with Tim Keogh 43:51

11M ago43:51

43:51

While Long Island developed a reputation for affluence throughout the 20th Century, there has always been a parallel history of the everyday workers and servants who toiled in the shadow of that reputation. The economic boom of the war years and the subsequent population boom in the 1950s did not change that. Tim Keogh, assistant professor of histo…

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Electric Quilt 44:35

11M ago44:35

44:35

We’re back with our second episode of Season 4! We’re continuing our focus on the intersection of technology and quiltmaking, but this time, we’re going digital. We’re exploring the backstory and invention of Electric Quilt, the leading quilt design software that's been changing how quilters create their work for more than 30 years. Join us for a c…

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The Enchanted Mouras of Galicia 23:20

11M ago23:20

23:20

Hi everyone! I am delighted to introduce Galicia as another Celtic region that I will be delving into the folklore of in upcoming episodes. The enchanted mouras are beautiful creatures held thrall by a curse who are looking for someone to break it...scary or exciting?! Would you break the curse? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Faceb…

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Episode 85: Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame - Marcia Mitchell 21:25

11M ago21:25

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In this episode, we’re highlighting Marcia Mitchell, an inductee of the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame and founder of the nonprofit Little Light House which focuses on early intervention education for students with special needs. View the show notes here. Music: Happy Farewell by MusicLFiles Website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryf…

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Episode 185: Loyalists on Long Island with Brendon Burns 35:13

11M ago35:13

35:13

No one sheds a tear for the British Loyalists of Long Island, those inhabitants who remained loyal to the crown during the American Revolution. But genealogist Brendon Burns has spent a tremendous amount of effort tracking them down through libraries and archives across the world. The result is his 5-volume series The Loyal and Doubtful: Index to t…

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The Industrial Revolution 29:14

11M ago29:14

29:14

We’re kicking off a new season of Running Stitch, focused on the intersections of technology and quiltmaking. But it’s not just about computers and digital sewing machines! In this episode we’re going back to the roots of quilt making to discover how our nostalgic ideas about quiltmaking as a pre-industrial craft is just that: nostalgia. In fact, q…

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Manx Sword Dance 38:57

12M ago38:57

38:57

Hi everyone! In this episode we explore one of the folk customs of the Isle of Man: The Sword Dance and White Boys Mummers play! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by…

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