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Brain ChatterAn AI Literacy Primer for Organizational LeadersRandy Sparkman delves into what an organizational leader needs to know about Artificial Intelligence (AI) right away. Randy is the author of LANGUAGE AI: A Guide for Humans. It is an "amplifier of opportunity," as Randy puts it and he makes the case for why a leader needs competence on this transformative topic in order to make wise strategy decisions. Randy also makes the case on why and how an organization must ensure their employees are allowed to reasonably experiment with AI. He advocates that the organizational leader needs to find an AI 'sherpa' within their organization, who is c...
2023-12-2142 min
Texas History LessonsBeyond Texas History - 2BT - Star Wars is Real!Goodbye 2022 and hello 2023! For a special treat, in this episode we look back to the foundations of the Texas History Lessons Podcast and share an episode of the 2BT Podcast from the archives. This one is heavy on Star Wars-two hours worth! Enjoy the show and thanks for listening.The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album, Interstate Daydreamer! Available everywhere you find good music. Thank you Derrick! Twitter: @dmclendonmusicIf you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup...
2022-12-312h 13
Texas History LessonsTexas Through Time: The Life and Times of Ruby Viola DavidsonIn this episode we take a look at the many changes in Texas and our relationship to the past by looking at the life of Ruby Viola Davidson.The song at the end is Make My Heart Great Again by Derrick McClendon.The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album, Interstate Daydreamer! Available everywhere you find good music. Thank you Derrick! Twitter: @dmclendonmusicIf you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here!
2022-12-0744 min
Texas History LessonsCurious 19th Century Medical CuresIn this episode we look a little into 19th Century folk medicine and some of the medicines offered for sale to the public for everything that ailed them.The song at the end is Country Standards by JR Tully and the Dreamland Band.The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album, Interstate Daydreamer! Available everywhere you find good music. Thank you Derrick! Twitter: @dmclendonmusicIf you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking...
2022-11-0746 min
Texas History LessonsCrossroads: The Chisholm Trail and the Creation of Saint Jo, Texas Part 4This episode is the fourth and final part of a series on the importance of the California Trail and the Chisholm Trail to the settlement of Northwest Texas.The songs at the end are Rosmand's Living This Way, followed by Seth Jones' Better Off Alone.The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album, Interstate Daydreamer! Available everywhere you find good music. Thank you Derrick! Twitter: @dmclendonmusicIf you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee...
2022-10-0745 min
Texas History LessonsCrossroads: The Civil War and the Retreat of the Frontier Line Part 3This episode is part three of a series on the importance of the California Trail and the Chisholm Trail to the settlement of Northwest Texas.The songs at the end are Jerrod Flusche's Fan the Flames and Mama's Don't Let Your Babies..., Payton Matous' Sing the Darkness Away, and Zach Welch's Ada.The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album, Interstate Daydreamer! Available everywhere you find good music. Thank you Derrick! Twitter: @dmclendonmusicIf you are enjoying Texas History Lessons...
2022-10-0343 min
Texas History LessonsCrossroads: The California Trail and the Settlement of Northwest Texas Part 2This episode is part two of a series on the importance of the California Trail and the Chisholm Trail to the settlement of Northwest Texas.The songs at the end, The Ballad of a Small Town is by Texas History Lessons spotlight artist Derrick McLendon, followed by Mando Salas and Rosmand's Devils River.The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album, Interstate Daydreamer! Available everywhere you find good music. Thank you Derrick! Twitter: @dmclendonmusicIf you are enjoying Texas History...
2022-09-2846 min
Texas History LessonsCrossroads: The California Trail, The Chisholm Trail and the Settlement of Northwest TexasThis episode launches a series on the importance of the California Trail and the Chisholm Trail to the settlement of Northwest Texas.The songs at the end, Rituals is by Texas History Lessons newest spotlight artist Ghost Dance Band, followed by Jason Harrell's Ghost..The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album, Interstate Daydreamer! Available everywhere you find good music. Thank you Derrick! Twitter: @dmclendonmusicIf you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by...
2022-09-2440 min
Texas History LessonsMelvin Edwards, The Strength of a Thousand SonsIn this episode, Melvin E. Edwards returns to discuss his powerful, new book, The Strength of a Thousand Sons. In it he recounts more stories from his Texas family and illustrates the power of a father's love and the effect it can have on generations. We also discussed many other topics, including baseball, fishing, the legislative process in Texas and much more. Be sure to get a copy of Melvin E. Edwards' The Strength of a Thousand Sons and The Eyes of Texans.The song at the end, Old Dogs is by Texas History Lessons spotlight artist...
2022-08-221h 16
Texas History LessonsIntroducing the Dicta. Podcast - Should We Revere the Founding Fathers?We are happy to use this episode to introduce you to the Dicta. Podcast - a podcast about the cases that made us. An exploration of the United States Constitution and those decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States that have shaped our relationship with, and understanding of, the law of the land. Hosted by Ian and Casey. In this episode Ian reflects on an important subject, "Should we revere the Founding Fathers?" This subject will be looked at in future Texas History Lessons episodes. Be sure to go subscribe and listen to the rest of their...
2022-08-0848 min
Texas History LessonsA Closer Look at the Second Battle of Adobe WallsWith this episode we finish up our series on the Second Battle of Adobe Walls. We learn a little more about the background and we learn a lot about the Native American side of the conflict.The song at the end, Hi-Line Wild Horses, is by the great Kade Anson!The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album, Interstate Daydreamer! Available everywhere you find good music. Thank you Derrick! Twitter: @dmclendonmusicIf you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying...
2022-07-1449 min
Texas History LessonsBilly Dixon's Memories of the Second Battle of Adobe Walls Part 2In this episode we return take a look at the man that made the famous shot at the Second Battle of Adobe Walls and hear from him about what he remembered. This episode shares his memories of the attack and fight. What was it like to actually be there? Listen and hear from someone who experienced it firsthand.The song at the end, Magenta, is by the great Bo Bundy!The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album, Interstate Daydreamer! Available everywhere...
2022-07-011h 04
Texas History LessonsBilly Dixon's Memories of the Second Battle of Adobe Walls Part 1With this episode we take a look at the man that made the famous shot at the Second Battle of Adobe Walls and hear from him about what he remembered. This episode shares his background memories to the days leading up to the conflict. What was it like to actually be there? Listen and hear from someone who experienced it firsthand.The song at the end, Mi Barrio, is by the great Bo Bundy!The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album...
2022-06-2951 min
Texas History LessonsDaily Dose of Texas History - April 28 - A Wondrous VarietyOn April 28, well a lot of things have happened on April 28th.I have a confession to make. Usually I have a hard time narrowing it down to the one historical event that I want to cover in the Daily Dose of Texas History, and after doing that I have a hard time making it short enough to justify being called a daily dose. Well…April 28th is not that kind of day. A lot of cool things can be remembered about this day but I haven’t found the one quite yet that gets me into...
2022-04-2808 min
Texas History LessonsDaily Dose of Texas History - April 19, 1875 - White Horse SurrendersOn April 19, 1875, Tsen-tainte, or White Horse, led his followers to Fort Sill in Indian Territory and surrendered after years of waging war against his enemies. The end had come to the way of life that they had struggled to maintain against the constant westward flow of settlers onto their lands. White Horse for a very long time had been considered by white Texans to be the most dangerous man in a nation of fierce warriors, the Kiowa. Now his years of terrorizing settlers had reached an end.His reputation was one that he had fairly earn...
2022-04-1914 min
Texas History LessonsDaily Dose of Texas History - April 18, 1931 - Harley SewellOn April 18, 1931, Texas Sports Hall of Fame member and hometown son of Saint Jo, Texas, Harley Sewell was born. After growing up in Montague County, the Saint Jo Panther football star attended the University of Texas in Austin.Standing 6 feet 1 inch and weighing in at 230 pounds, Harvey Sewell was a dominant defensive player and was a 1952 All American. He was the Defensive Most valuable player at the 1953 Cotton Bowl against Tennessee. The UT defense, thanks in large part to Mr. Sewell, allowed only 6 Tennessee first downs and 32 yards of total offense. Tennessee had negative 14 rushing yards for the...
2022-04-1807 min
Texas History LessonsLesson 16: A History of the World in Just a Few MinutesIn this episode we look at the history of the world in its relation to the early history of Spain and the dawn of the Modern Age. From thousands of years ago through the Greeks, Romans, Visigoths, and the arrival of the Moors."At the time that the New World and Old World exchange began, things were very different. That is almost an understatement of the fact because the exchange between them was a revolution of such a grand scale that it had impacts all over the planet. But to begin simply, let’s state that Spain did...
2022-04-0449 min
Texas History LessonsA Look Back at Important Events in January, February, and MarchThis episode is a refresher on a few of the significant events in Texas History that occurred in the months of January, February, and March.The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album, Interstate Daydreamer! Available everywhere you find good music. Thank you Derrick! Twitter: @dmclendonmusicIf you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here!Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that...
2022-03-261h 07
Texas History LessonsThe Karankawas and much more with Tim SeiterIn this episode we take another look at the Karankawas and much more with special guest Tim Seiter. Tim is a PhD candidate at Southern Methodist University studying colonial Texas. He is currently working on a dissertation on the Karankawas and a book on the social history of presidio soldiers to be titled Wrangling Pelicans. Learn more at karankawas.com and timseiter.comThe Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album, Interstate Daydreamer! Available everywhere you find good music. Thank you Derrick! Twitter: @dmclendonmusic
2022-03-061h 10
Texas History LessonsJohanna July and the Black SeminolesIn this episode we look at the life of Johanna July and her people, the Black Seminoles. Johanna July was an amazing person, tough, intelligent, and determined. She broke horses for the United States Army and her family fought in the Indian Wars on the Southern Plains and on the Border. From Florida, to Indian Territory, to Mexico and then to Texas, the Black Seminoles were fierce and free.The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. You can preorder his new album, Interstate Daydreamer on February 14 and it...
2022-02-261h 00
Texas History LessonsLesson 15 Part 2: New Spain's Provincias Internas - The Power of Ideas and New Spain's Texas LegacyWith this episode we continue Part 2 of Texas History Lessons: New Spain's Provincias Internas - the Internal Provinces. We continue looking at the power of ideas and how they shape our history and then take another look at the legacy of New Spain in Texas.If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here!Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does.Website: texashistorylessons.comemail: texashistorylessons@gmail.comTwitter...
2022-01-1645 min
Texas History LessonsLesson 15: New Spain's Provincias Internas - The Power of IdeasWith this episode we launch Part 2 of Texas History Lessons: New Spain's Northern Borderlands. We begin by looking at the power of ideas and how they shape our history. This is Part 1 of the lesson. In Part 2 we will continue our look at the power and importance of ideas and look at the legacy of New Spain in Texas.If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here!Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does.
2022-01-1036 min
Texas History LessonsGoodbye 2021 - Hello 2022 - THL Recommendations ShowWe are closing out the year with some Texas sized fun. Movie, book, and music recommendations for your consideration fill the show. Regularly expected history will return in the next episode..If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here!Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does.texashistorylessons.comemail: texashistorylessons@gmail.comTwitter: @TexasHistoryLLINKS:Tio Bruce's The Greatest Playlist In Texas and Hence the...
2021-12-242h 12
I'll Show You MineI’ll Show You… Cats Don’t Dance (1997)This week on I'll Show You Mine, we delve into the world of animation as Elyse shows James Turner Feature Animation's last movie, Cats Don't Dance. Though it didn't make big waves at the box office, the film has become something of a cult favorite within animation, and Elyse explains why she loved it so much as a kid. Join us as we vibe to some good good Randy Newman tunes, discuss the "grotesquerie" of classic Warner Bros. animation vs Disney wholesomeness, and forget what year Pocahontas came out (it was '95, Hercules came out in 1997!)Our...
2018-06-1349 min