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Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 32 - The Roosevelt White House Restoration of 1902In this episode of the 'Talk About Teddy' podcast, hosts Kurt Skinner & Larry Marple are joined by Edith Roosevelt historian, Julia Marple, to discuss the 1902 restoration of the White House overseen by Theodore Roosevelt and his wife, Edith Roosevelt. The conversation highlights the historical significance of the restoration, the challenges faced, and the roles played by TR and especially Edith. The episode includes discussion of the architects involved, the financial aspects, the public's reaction, and the specific architectural changes made during the restoration, emphasizing the Roosevelts' dedication to preserving the historical integrity of the White House.
2025-11-291h 13Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastRoosevelt's Ranches (re-release)In recognition of the Inspiration network premier of season 2 of the Elkhorn series, we are re-releasing a favorite episode on Roosevelt's Ranches with Medora, ND author and historian, Rolf Sletten, in which we discuss Theodore Roosevelt's ranching adventures in the North Dakota Badlands, and the history of his Maltese Cross and Elkhorn ranches.
2025-10-1058 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 31 - Theodore Roosevelt Center StaffKurt and Larry chat with the Theodore Roosevelt Center staff members that are daily bringing to life a comprehensive online digital library dedicated to the life and legacy of Theodore Roosevelt - they’re creating an item-level catalogue of searchable documents, making the available record of TR free and accessible to on-line researchers everywhere. The folks at the Theodore Roosevelt Center are truly accomplishing “work worth doing”!
2025-09-2659 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 30 - Alice Roosevelt Longworth with Stacy CorderyKurt & Larry are joined by historian Stacy Cordery, discussing her seminal 2007 biography Alice Roosevelt Longworth: From White House Princess to Washington Power Broker. Professor Cordery shares her insights and research on the life of Alice Roosevelt Longworth, daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt. She discusses Alice's early life, including the tragic death of her mother shortly after her birth, her complex relationship with her father and stepmother, and her transformation into America's first female celebrity. The narrative covers Alice's role as a political influencer, her controversial marriage to Nicholas Longworth, and her lifelong involvement in Washington D.C.'s political...
2025-09-051h 11Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 29 - T.R. & the U.S. Constitution with Kermit Roosevelt IIIHosts Kurt Skinner & Larry Marple are joined by special guest, Kermit Roosevelt III to discuss his great-great grandfather, Theodore Roosevelt, and the U.S. Constitution.
Professor Roosevelt discusses Theodore Roosevelt's views on social justice, his trust in the American people to govern themselves, and his progressive ideals. The conversation covers TR's belief in a powerful national government to address national issues, highlighting TR's legacy as a modern, democratic leader. Professor Roosevelt also elaborates on his 2022 book, 'The Nation That Never Was,' comparing TR’s progressive ideals with historical constitutional interpretations.
2025-08-2150 min2025-08-1847 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 28 - 2025 Badlands Chautauqua Gathering of Teddy RooseveltsHosts Kurt Skinner & Larry Marple are joined on this special episode by fellow Teddy Roosevelt reprisors: Michael Romero, Peyton Dixon, John Dobmeier, Justin Riner, Nolan Reynolds, Bill Sommers, Adam Lindquist, and Joe Wiegand. This episode was recorded live July 2025 in Medora, North Dakota, during the 2025 Badlands Chautauqua Gathering of Teddy Roosevelts. https://medora.com/chautauqua/ This was a rare opportunity to hear from multiple Theodore Roosevelt reprisors as they share their passion for preserving the legacy of our 26th President!
2025-08-1056 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 27 - TR's National Park Series with Valerie Naylor, part 3The third episode of the TR’s National Park series features a discussion with retired Park Superintendent Valerie Naylor.
2025-07-1644 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 26 - The Crowded Hour with Clay RisenIn this episode of the 'Talk About Teddy' podcast, Larry and Kurt are joined by Clay Risen, a journalist and editor at the New York Times. Clay discusses his 2019 book 'The Crowded Hour: Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Riders, and the Dawn of the American Century,' which explores the significance of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War and their impact on Theodore Roosevelt's political career. Clay delves into the diverse composition of the regiment, describing how it reflected American society, and explains how the war and the Rough Riders served as a crucible for Roosevelt's leadership skills and p...
2025-04-0453 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 25 - TR's National Park Series with Valerie Naylor, part 2 SouthwestThe second episode of the TR’s National Park series features a discussion with retired Park Superintendent Valerie Naylor. The episode explores the establishment and significance of various Southwestern parks, particularly those in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. Valerie provides insights into the cultural and historical importance of these parks, many of which house ancient native sites and artifacts. Theodore Roosevelt's role in creating national monuments to protect these antiquities through the Antiquities Act is highlighted. Key parks discussed include Mesa Verde National Park, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Montezuma Castle, Petrified Forest National Park, El Morro, Tonto National Mo...
2025-03-191h 01Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 24 - The Faith of Theodore Roosevelt with Benjamin WetzelKurt and Larry discuss the influence of Christian faith in the life of Theodore Roosevelt with Associate History Professor Benjamin Wetzel.
2025-02-251h 09Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 23 - Theodore Roosevelt Association President Gregory WynnKurt and Larry discuss the Theodore Roosevelt Association with TRA President & Chairman Gregory Wynn.
2025-01-181h 10Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 22 - Curating Theodore Roosevelt with Susan SarnaKurt & Larry are joined by veteran museum curator, Susan Sarna, to discuss her current role as Senior Curator of Collections at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum and 30+ year career as National Park Service Curator at Sagamore Hill NHS.
2024-12-241h 23Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 21 - TR's National Park Series with Valerie Naylor, part 1 Pacific CoastKurt & Larry discuss Theodore Roosevelt's Pacific Coast states National Parks & Monuments with National Park Service veteran Superintendent Valerie Naylor. Parks mentioned in this episode: Crater Lake NP, Lassen Peak NM & Cinder Cone NM (Lassen Volcanic NP), Muir Woods NM, Pinnacles NM, Mount Olympus NM (Olympic NP).
2024-12-1840 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 20 - Theodore Roosevelt: Birdwatcher-in-Chief with Duane JundtKurt and Larry are joined by TR historian and avid birder, Duane Jundt to discuss TR's lifelong fascination with birds.
2024-11-271h 13Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastRoosevelt's Rough Riders (re-release)In commemoration of the mustering out of Colonel Roosevelt's Rough Rider regiment (1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry) on September 15, 1898, we are pleased to re-release our previous conversation with friend of the podcast, Mark Lee Gardner, acclaimed author of his award-winning 2016 book Rough Riders: Theodore Roosevelt, His Cowboy Regiment, and the Immortal Charge Up San Juan Hill.
2024-09-151h 02Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastTheodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site (re-release)In recognition of the first presidential inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt upon the death of President McKinley in Buffalo, New York on September 14, 1901, we are re-releasing our previous conversation with Stanton Hudson at the TR Inaugural National Historic Site.
2024-09-141h 03Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 19 - The Art & Science of Portraying the RooseveltsLarry and Kurt are joined by Julia Marple to discuss our historical portrayals of Theodore and Edith Roosevelt.
2024-08-311h 10Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 18 - Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace NHSKurt and Larry talk with NPS Ranger Joe Korber about the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site at 28 East 20th Street in NYC.
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2024-08-1547 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 17 - Remembering Theodore Roosevelt with Michael Patrick CullinaneKurt and Larry discuss the book "Remembering Theodore Roosevelt: Reminiscences of his Contemporaries" with author Michael Patrick Cullinane
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2024-07-2338 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 16 - Sagamore Hill National Historic SiteKurt and Larry talk with Sagamore Hill NHS park rangers Clare Connelly, Lindsay Davenport, and Bethany Cecere about Theodore Roosevelt's Long Island family home in Oyster Bay, NY.
2024-07-1041 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 15 - The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt (part 2) with Edward O'KeefeLarry and Kurt continue their discussion with Ed O'Keefe, author of "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created A President."
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2024-05-2937 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 14 - The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt (part 1) with Edward O'KeefeLarry and Kurt speak with author Edward F. O'Keefe about his newly released book The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President
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2024-05-2053 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 13 - Theodore Roosevelt's GhostKurt and Larry speak with Professor Michael Patrick Cullinane about his 2017 book, Theodore Roosevelt's Ghost: The History and Memory of an American Icon.
2024-05-081h 02Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 12 - The Literary Life of Theodore RooseveltKurt speaks with Thomas Bailey and Katherine Joslin, the authors of Theodore Roosevelt: A Literary Life.
2024-05-011h 06Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 11 - TR Presidential "Firsts"Kurt and Larry discuss some "firsts" associated with Theodore Roosevelt's presidency
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2024-04-2453 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 10 - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural SiteKurt and Larry discuss the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site in Buffalo, New York, with Executive Director, Stanton Hudson.
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2024-04-031h 03Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 9 - Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryKurt and Larry talk with the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Community Relations Director, Amy McCann.
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2024-03-2741 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 8 - Theodore Roosevelt: A Man of Many ParksKurt and Larry are again joined by Park Superintendent Valerie Naylor to discuss the 23 National Parks and Monuments established by Theodore Roosevelt, in addition to the sites honoring TR in the National Park Service.
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2024-03-2042 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 7 - Collecting Theodore RooseveltLarry and Kurt talk with Tom Peeling, the nation's leading collector of Theodore Roosevelt political items
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2024-03-1352 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 6 - Theodore Roosevelt National ParkKurt and Larry talk with Valerie Naylor, Past Superintendent of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
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2024-03-0654 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 5 - T.R.'s Western Tales Told as TruthLarry and Kurt are joined by author/historian Doug Ellison, to discuss the known historical record of TR’s experiences in the Badlands as documented in his 2017 book Theodore Roosevelt and Tales Told as Truth of his Time in the West.
2024-02-2846 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 4 - Theodore Roosevelt CenterUnlike modern presidents, Theodore Roosevelt does not yet have a presidential library. Instead, his personal and presidential papers are scattered in libraries and other sites across the United States. If only there was an institution whose mission was to gather together and digitize copies of all Roosevelt-related items, to make his legacy more readily accessible to scholars and schoolchildren, enthusiasts and interested citizens. We are fortunate there is such an institution, and that is the mission of the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University. Today we’ll be joined by the Director of the TR Center, Dr. Chris O’...
2024-02-211h 09Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 3 - Roosevelt's RanchesLarry and Kurt are joined by author, Rolf Sletten, to discuss his book Roosevelt's Ranches: The Maltese Cross and the Elkhorn
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2024-02-1458 minTalk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 2 - Rough RidersLarry and Kurt are joined by acclaimed Western historian, Mark Lee Gardner, to discuss his 2016 book Rough Riders: Theodore Roosevelt, His Cowboy Regiment, and the Immortal Charge Up San Juan Hill.
2024-02-071h 02Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt PodcastEpisode 1 - IntroductionIntroductory episode of Talk About Teddy - a weekly conversation exploring the world of Theodore Roosevelt
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