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History FrogCast

A podcast of the TCU History Department, where we put the life and times of Horned Frogs into their rightful place in world history.

This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official stance or views of Texas Christian University.

Education Society & Culture History
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
19 minutes
Episodes
30
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Season 4 Episode 1 - Deeds Not Words

Season 4 Episode 1 - Deeds Not Words

Episode one examines Col. Verheul's experience during World War II at The Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia and with the 92nd "Buffalo" Infantry Division. Notably, as a white officer in this D…

00:29:00  |   Wed 17 Sep 2025
Season 4 Teaser - Deeds, not Words

Season 4 Teaser - Deeds, not Words

This project situates the thirty-year Army career of the host’s Great-Grandfather, Colonel Richard H. Verheul into the broader historical contexts through which he served. Each episode considers diff…

00:01:33  |   Wed 10 Sep 2025
Defense POW MIA Accounting Agency

Defense POW MIA Accounting Agency

This episode discusses one of the United States Defense Agency and its mission to identify and retrieve missing military personnel like Captain Howard A. Wilson Jr., a past TCU student athlete that w…

00:31:12  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
The People behind the Medal of Honor

The People behind the Medal of Honor

Explore the history of the Medal of Honor, how it reflects America’s turbulent past, and preparations for National Medal of Honor Museum. Tune in for a discussion of who and how US service members se…

00:21:15  |   Wed 05 Mar 2025
Keep Kent Open

Keep Kent Open

Join us for a powerful episode as we explore the tragic Kent State shooting, the 1970s protests, and their lasting impact on activism and free speech. Through personal stories and expert insights, we…

00:24:44  |   Wed 26 Feb 2025
Genocide Through a Modern Lens

Genocide Through a Modern Lens

In this episode, Sam and Casey explore the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum’s mission to preserve history and educate against hatred and genocide, the role of museums in shaping collective me…

00:21:25  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
Game Changers: How Do We Remember Veterans in Athletics?

Game Changers: How Do We Remember Veterans in Athletics?

Explore the exciting histories of American football and baseball through the lens of those who both played and served bravely in the military.

 

This podcast is a product of academic coursework, crea…

00:18:08  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
Frontline Angels: A World War II Nurses’ Legacy

Frontline Angels: A World War II Nurses’ Legacy

This episode follows the story of Lt. Dorothy M. Delmar, mother of a TCU staff member, and explores the legacy of World War II nurses, examining how we view their work through a modern-day lens.

 

Th…

00:24:31  |   Wed 05 Feb 2025
Frogs Never Quit: The Forgotten Memory of Horace Carswell Jr.

Frogs Never Quit: The Forgotten Memory of Horace Carswell Jr.

This episode will explore the military accomplishments of Horace Carswell, Jr., and what causes him and other military members not to get the recognition and memory they deserve.

 

This podcast is a …

00:20:06  |   Wed 29 Jan 2025
TCU's Veterans Plaza

TCU's Veterans Plaza

The history of the TCU Veterans Memorial, now known as Veterans Plaza, began with WWI and continues to evolve today with changing social attitudes towards conflict, war, and military service.

 

This …

00:21:23  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
Season 3 Teaser

Season 3 Teaser

In her testimony before the U.S. Senate in 1988, Vietnam veteran Diane Carlson Evans posed the question: “Who decides whom America will remember?” This season, we answer her question by considering h…

00:03:51  |   Wed 15 Jan 2025
Beyond the Controller: A Journey Through the History of Esports

Beyond the Controller: A Journey Through the History of Esports

This episode explores the rise of Esports to prominence in the United States and at our very own TCU.

 

This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes.…

00:22:59  |   Wed 20 Nov 2024
A Walk into the Dark and Wild: TCU's Entrance into the Big 12 Conference

A Walk into the Dark and Wild: TCU's Entrance into the Big 12 Conference

This episode provides an in-depth analysis of Texas Christian University's pivotal choice to become a member of the Big 12 Conference. It examines the ways in which the transition has improved not on…

00:16:42  |   Wed 13 Nov 2024
The Death of the Southwest Conference

The Death of the Southwest Conference

Come with us on a journey through the history of the Southwest Conference, it highs and lows, and ultimately how its downfall shaped TCU sports.

 

This podcast is a product of academic coursework, cr…

00:20:08  |   Wed 06 Nov 2024
Title IX and TCU Soccer

Title IX and TCU Soccer

This episode explores the intersection of Title IX and TCU Men's Soccer. We delve into the complexities of gender equality and athletic opportunities in collegiate sports.

 

This podcast is a product…

00:15:57  |   Tue 05 Nov 2024
Breaking Boundaries: Title IX and Women's Collegiate Sports

Breaking Boundaries: Title IX and Women's Collegiate Sports

This episode reveals what the history of women’s sports was like with the development of the Title IX law put into place in 1972.

 

This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by studen…

00:15:08  |   Tue 05 Nov 2024
James Cash & Jim Crow: The Integration of College Basketball at TCU

James Cash & Jim Crow: The Integration of College Basketball at TCU

This episode explores the integration of college basketball in the South, including the landmark legal events that shaped this change and the challenges these trailblazing black athletes overcame.

 

00:26:02  |   Tue 05 Nov 2024
Bred in Hate: How Rivalries Built the Culture of College Sports

Bred in Hate: How Rivalries Built the Culture of College Sports

This episode of the FrogCast talks about how rivalries have made college sports the successful product that it is and in what way conference realignment could affect college sports

 

This podcast is …

00:28:07  |   Tue 05 Nov 2024
Gridiron Legacies and TCU Football Chronicles of the 1930s - Economic Triumphs and Touchdowns

Gridiron Legacies and TCU Football Chronicles of the 1930s - Economic Triumphs and Touchdowns

This episode delves into the profound impact of football during the Great Depression, spotlighting legendary quarterback Davey O'Brien's transformative role at TCU. Through expert insights and histor…

00:21:07  |   Wed 02 Oct 2024
Before The Blitz: TCU’s Football Heritage

Before The Blitz: TCU’s Football Heritage

This episode talks about many significant events before 1930 in the world of college football, including early games that shaped the way college football was made and increased its popularity. We als…

00:17:38  |   Wed 25 Sep 2024
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