Horned Frogs in US History, 1941 to 1975
This season places the life and times of Horned Frogs into World War II, the early Cold War, and the American War in Vietnam.

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Welcome to History Frogcast, where we put the life and times of Horned Frogs into their rightful place in world history.

How U.S. Military Chaplains Helped the Allies Win the Second World War
This episode explores the impact chaplains had in the United States
military throughout World War Two.

Unforgotten Valor: Hubert Lindsey & Preston Hooper’s Fight in Normandy
This episode discusses the invasion at Normandy as well as two TCU alumni who fought and lost their lives during World War II.

Battling for Equality: Women in Uniform
Explore the evolution of the roles of women in the military since WWII and the unique challenges they had to overcome to go from WAAC to warriors, with a detailed lens at how TCU has helped women succeed in the military sphere.

The Atomic Bomb Changed Everything. Or did it?
Follow the story of the Manhattan Project through the eyes of Harrison Miller Moseley (TCU ‘43) as hosts Brian and Walter discuss the broader moral, social, and political consequences of the development of a nuclear weapon.

From Combat to the Classroom: How the G.I. Bill Changed America
After WWII, millions of American veterans returned home and pursued higher
education. This was only possible because of the monumental legislation known as the GI Bill. So many Veterans enrolled at TCU, the university was forced to add barracks to the campus for Veteran housing.

From the Front Lawn to the Front Lines
This episode of Frogcast analyzes the role of the government in militarizing the America public during the Cold War and expanding the nuclear conscious, begging the question: Who are we in wartime?

Crossing Paths: TCU and Jarvis College Student Exchange
In 1968, Jarvis Christian College, a historically Black college, and Texas Christian University initiated a groundbreaking student exchange program aimed at fostering racial integration and understanding.

From Frogs to Fatigues: The Vietnam War Lottery Draft and Two Fortunate Frogs
Join host Gavin McGuffin for a discussion of conscription policy in post-war America, the origins of the 1969 lottery draft, and how the draft affected college campuses during the Vietnam War.

Aftermath of War: Navigating the Vietnamese Refugee Crisis
In this episode, we learn about the refugee crisis that came after the end of the Vietnam War by exploring numerous perspectives and modern-day implications.

Special Thanks to…
- Dr. Bill Meier
Chair, TCU History Department - Dr. Sonja Watson
Dean, AddRan College of Liberal Arts - Dr. Curt Rode
Associate Director, Center for Digital Expression - Corey Reed
Director of Web Management - Dr. Johnny Nhan
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor of Criminal Justice - Teno Miles
Dem TCU Boyz - Dr. Jason Helms
Associate Professor of English and Director, Center for Digital Expression - Jami Alford
IT Coordinator, AddRan College - Dr. Jean Marie Brown
Director, Student Media, Department of Journalism - James Seeley
Director of Journalism Technology - Dr. Bill Allison
Co-Host, Military Historians Are People, Too podcast - Dr. Hayley Hasik
Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site
And a very Special Thanks to the historians and authors who spoke with our student hosts
- Dr. Kurt Piehler
Florida State University - Dr. John McManus
Missouri S&T University - Dr. Beth Bailey
University of Kansas - Dr. Rob Citino
National World War II Museum - Edward Humes
Journalist and Writer - Dr. Laura McEnaney
Newberry Library - Cecilia Hill
PhD Candidate, TCU - Dr. Amy Rutenberg
Iowa State University - Dr. Ron Milam
Texas Tech University