
Exploring Yaupon: North America’s Only Native Caffeinated Plant with Sepp Haukebo
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AkEvK8AT3uI I sit down with Sepp Haukebo and explore one of North America's only Native Caffeinated plants that can be found right here on Galveston Island. Yaupon Holly has been used as a stimulant for thousands of years in North America and Yaupon is making a comeback in the world of caffeinated beverages and products. Information on Yaupon Holly: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_ilvo.pdf Foraging Texas: https://ww...
8 Mar 202434min

Galveston's World War II Era History with George Osborne
Watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hUIY1lq-jYQ Galveston Unscripted Video on U Boats in the Gulf of Mexico: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rLQODjyP8c Galveston.com history video series: https://www.galveston.com/?s=Artifacts Step back in time with George Osborne, our esteemed guest, whose rich tales from World War II-era Galveston weave a narrative that's as mesmerizing as it is educational. In our latest episode, George, a retired history teacher brings to life the is...
20 Feb 202431min

Historic Building Restoration with Juan Carcaño
Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rufGyJyGhVo I sit down with Juan Carcaño to discuss historic restoration on the island and what it takes to get it done. We discuss the impact that building restoration for historic preservation has on Galveston's economy. Immaculate Painting and Construction: https://www.immaculatepaint.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/immaculatepainting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immaculatepainting/ Galveston Unscripted is your gateway to...
16 Feb 202447min

A Deep Dive Into the History of the Texas Navy With Andy Hall
I sit down with Andy Hall to discuss the FIRST and SECOND Texas Navy that played a vital role during the Texas Revolution and during the years of the republic of Texas! Andy Hall has volunteered with the office of the State Marine Archaeologist at the Texas Historical Commission since 1990, helping to document historic shipwrecks in Texas waters. From 1997 to 2002, Hall served as Co-Principal Investigator for the Denbigh Project, the most extensive archaeological investigation of a Civil War...
21 Nov 20231h 15min

A Tribute to the Island's Heroes through the 20th-Century
Explore the rich military history of Galveston Island. Honoring American veterans who have called Galveston County home. Join us as we journey through the 20th century conflicts, visiting monuments and locations that pay tribute to the brave men and women who served, sacrificed, and left an indelible mark on the fabric of our nation's history. Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
10 Nov 20238min

The Battle for a Pirate Haven on Galveston Island: Louis Michel Aury & Jean Lafitte
In this episode, we unravel the intriguing stories of Louis Michel Aury and the illustrious Lafitte brothers, who shaped Galveston Island's identity as a haven for pirates, privateers, and revolutionaries in the early 19th century. Aury's privateering government, combined with piracy and slave trading, led to a diverse and tumultuous island community. The arrival of Jean and Pierre Lafitte added further drama, as they established a thriving pirate colony. Explore the blurred lines between pir...
25 Okt 20236min

The Great Storm of 1900: Rebroadcast
This episode is a rebroadcast from last September in memory of those lost and in honor of the survivors of the 1900 Storm in Galveston, Texas. The storm is still to this day the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. The episode is a combination of 4 episodes released in weekly chapters in 2022. Some contextual updates have been inserted throughout this episode. Prepare to step back in time as we traverse the monumental events of the Great Storm of 1900, which lef...
8 Sep 202323min

The "Almost" Lost History Of The Galveston Scottish Rite
📍Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱Social and other ways to explore Texas History Galveston Scottish Rite I sit down with Roy De Gesero, an officer of the Galveston Scottish Rite in Galveston, Texas. We discuss the history of the Scottish Rite in Texas and Galveston. The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite is a centuries-old, global fraternity founded on principles of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. The Galveston Scottish Rite, established in 1867, holds t...
18 Aug 202349min