Topic: The Alamo

3 chapters across the catalog

Infosanement
Episode 1183 1:02:51 - 1:07:46

1183: Infosanement

No Agenda Art, Darren O'Neill, Phil Collins Anecdote

The show's artwork for episode 1182, created by Darren O'Neill, is reviewed, featuring a "Breakup with Big Tech" theme. An alternative piece featuring the Alamo was rejected because the hosts felt modern audiences might not recognize the landmark. This leads to an anecdote about musician Phil Collins being a major collector of Alamo artifacts and a personal story about a past encounter with Collins at MTV.

Sir London Foley Presents
Episode 678 58:08 - 1:01:26

678: Sir London Foley Presents

Energy Markets, The Alamo History Lesson

A listener's note regarding the export of liquid natural gas (LNG) tankers leads to a discussion on the historical accuracy of the Battle of the Alamo. The hosts debate the role of Disney movies in shaping public memory of the event, noting that many famous figures like Davy Crockett were popularized through 20th-century media.