Best Eugene Williams Jr Podcasts (2025)

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“L” is for Lucas, Jonathan (ca.1754-1821) 0:59

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“L” is for Lucas, Jonathan (ca.1754-1821). Millwright. Born in England, Lucas immigrated to South Carolina around 1786, which proved a fortuitous time and place for the arrival of a talented young millwright.By Walter Edgar

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“L” is for Loyalists 0:59

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“L” is for Loyalists. Perhaps twenty-five percent of White South Carolinians either actively opposed the movement for independence or supported British authority against the state government during the American Revolution.By Walter Edgar

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Faith Under Fire: The Heroism of Chaplain Charles J. Watters 15:16

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Welcome to Beyond the Call, where we explore stories of courage, leadership, and extraordinary sacrifice. Today's episode narrates the powerful story of Chaplain Charles Joseph Watters, a Medal of Honor recipient whose bravery at Hill 875 during the Vietnam War left an enduring legacy of faith and heroism. Unarmed and driven solely by compassion, C…

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“H” is for Huguenots 0:59

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“H” is for Huguenots. Huguenots are French Calvinists.By Walter Edgar

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“H” is for Huguenot Church (Charleston) 0:59

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“H” is for Huguenot Church (Charleston). Located at 140 Church Street, the French Protestant Huguenot church was the first Gothic Revival ecclesiastical building erected in Charleston.By Walter Edgar

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Dr. Donna Ford's Mission: When Black Boys Succeed, America Does Better! 31:16

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🔥 WHEN BLACK BOYS SUCCEED, AMERICA DOES BETTER! 🔥 🎙️ Welcome to another powerful episode of Talk to Me with Eugene Williams Jr., where we don’t just talk education — we challenge the status quo! This time, Eugene sits down with the one and only Dr. Donna Y. Ford, a titan in education and a relentless advocate for black and brown students. 👊 WHAT YO…

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“G” is for Gregg, William (1800-1867) 0:59

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“G” is for Gregg, William (1800-1867). Manufacturer, industrial promoter.By Walter Edgar

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“G” is for Greer, Bernard Eugene (b. 194 0:59

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“G” is for Greer, Bernard Eugene (b. 1948). Writer.By Walter Edgar

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D” is for Dunovant, John (1825-1864) 0:59

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“D” is for Dunovant, John (1825-1864). Soldier.By Walter Edgar

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Ralph Eugene Pomeroy’s Heroic Stand at Triangle Hill 15:43

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In this episode of Beyond the Call, we bring you the heroic story of Private First Class Ralph Eugene Pomeroy, who made a legendary stand during the Battle of Triangle Hill in the Korean War. Armed with a machine gun and unshakable resolve, Pomeroy defended his position against overwhelming odds, even engaging in hand-to-hand combat after exhaustin…

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“C” is for Chapman, Martha Marshall, II (b. 1949) 0:59

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“C” is for Chapman, Martha Marshall, II (b. 1949). Musician. Classified by many as a country-music artist, Martha Marshall Chapman,II, and her style nonetheless have been difficult to categorize.By Walter Edgar

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“C” is for Cleveland, Georgia Alden (1851-1914) 0:59

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“C” is for Cleveland, Georgia Alden (1851-1914). Writer, activist.By Walter Edgar

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📚 Stephen Boyd on Contagious Teaching, Classroom FIRE & The Bigger Why 31:46

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📚 The Talk to Me podcast continues with host Eugene Williams Jr. in a dynamic conversation with Stephen Boyd, nationally known as The Student Engagement Agent. From transforming classrooms to inspiring educators, Stephen shares practical wisdom on creating environments where students don’t just learn—they thrive. If you care about the future of edu…

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“B” is for Bolden, Charles Frank, Jr. (1946-2017) 0:59

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“B” is for Bolden, Charles Frank, Jr. (1946-2017). Soldier, astronaut.By Walter Edgar

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“B” is for Boineau, Charles Evans, Jr. (1923-2005) 0:59

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“B” is for Boineau, Charles Evans, Jr. (1923-2005). Legislator. Boineau was the first Republican to be elected to the South Carolina General Assembly in the twentieth century.By Walter Edgar

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“B” is for Bonham, Milledge Luke (1813-1890) 0:59

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“B” is for Bonham, Milledge Luke (1813-1890). Soldier, congressman, governor.By Walter Edgar

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The Unyielding Courage of Vito R. Bertoldo 14:05

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In this episode of Beyond the Call, we bring you the powerful true story of Master Sergeant Vito R. Bertoldo, a soldier who defied limitations and took a stand that would echo through history. Despite being classified as unfit for combat, Bertoldo volunteered for frontline duty and found himself defending a command post near Hatten, France during G…

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“W” is for Wofford College 0:59

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“W” is for Wofford College. A four year liberal arts college in Spartanburg, Wofford College was founded with a $100,000 bequest from Methodist minister and Spartanburg native Benjamin Wofford.By Walter Edgar

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“W” is for WIS Radio and Television 0:59

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“W” is for WIS Radio and Television. WIS Radio and Television stations in Colombia played an influential role in the development of South Carolina's media as a result of being among the state’s pioneer commercial broadcasters and located in the state’s capital city.By Walter Edgar

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“W” is for Winthrop University 0:59

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“W” is for Winthrop University. Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University traces its roots to1886 when Winthrop Training School, a teacher-training school for Columbia teachers opened.By Walter Edgar

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“S” is for Sirrine, Joseph Emory (1872-1947) 0:59

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“S” is for Sirrine, Joseph Emory (1872-1947). Architect, engineer.By Walter Edgar

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“S” is for Sinclair, Bennie Lee (1939-2000) 0:59

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“S” is for Sinclair, Bennie Lee (1939-2000). Novelist, poet.By Walter Edgar

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Alone Against the Charge: The Valor of Charles P. Murray Jr. 13:25

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This episode of Beyond the Call narrates the extraordinary story of Colonel Charles P. Murray Jr., who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions near Kaysersberg, France, during World War II. Listeners are taken through the intense battle scene where Murray, facing a looming German counterattack, single-handedly disrupted the enemy assault, led his…

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“R” is for Royal Council 0:59

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“R” is for Royal Council. The Royal Council was a twelve-man governing board created in 1720 to serve as an advisor to the governor, as a court of appeals, and as an upper house of the legislature.By Walter Edgar

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“R” is for Rosenwald Schools 0:59

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“R” is for Rosenwald Schools. In the early twentieth century, schooling for southern Blacks was neither well planned nor well supported. Julius Rosenwald, a Chicago merchant and philanthropist, made the most significant contribution to the education of southern rural Blacks of the time through construction of school buildings.…

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🎙️ Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Podcasting | Cyrus Webb Reveals the Blueprint 23:42

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🎙️ Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Podcasting | Cyrus Webb Reveals the Blueprint Want to know what separates good podcasters from great ones? 👀 Cyrus Webb has been podcasting since BEFORE podcasting was cool—and in this exclusive interview, he drops the real gems on how to grow, connect, and build a podcast that lasts. If you’re serious about p…

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“P” is for Poinsett Bridge 0:59

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“P” is for Poinsett Bridge. Named for Joel Roberts Poinsett, president of the Board of Public Works (1819-1821), the Poinsett Bridge (with a span of 130 feet over Little Gap Creek) was built during the construction of the state highway from Columbia to Saluda Mountain in 1820.By Walter Edgar

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“P” is for Poinsett, Joel Roberts (1779-1851) 0:59

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“P” is for Poinsett, Joel Roberts (1779-1851). Congressman, diplomat. U. S. secretary of war.By Walter Edgar

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“P” is for Poetry Society of South Carolina 0:59

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“P” is for Poetry Society of South Carolina. Those involved with the Poetry Society’s creation in 1920 espoused the idea of a local organization, with its aim to encourage all southern poets.By Walter Edgar

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Douglas Bernard Fournet: Heroism Amidst the Chaos of Vietnam 12:59

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This podcast episode tells the remarkable story of First Lieutenant Douglas Bernard Fournet, a young officer who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. Narrated from the full-length article, it follows Fournet’s journey from Louisiana to the battlefield of the A Shau Valley, where his decisive actions and leadership under fire saved th…

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“P” is for Poellnitz, Baron Frederick Carl Hans Bruno (1734-1801) 0:59

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“P” is for Poellnitz, Baron Frederick Carl Hans Bruno (1734-1801).By Walter Edgar

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Insights into Education & Entrepreneurship w/Peter Ratzan 25:31

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🔥 What happens when mentorship meets entrepreneurship? You get real change. In this episode of Talk to Me, Eugene sits down with Peter Ratzan, President and Co-founder of Your College Concierge, for a deep and inspiring conversation on mentorship, education, and the entrepreneurial grind that ties it all together. Whether you're a parent, student, …

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“M” is for Montgomery, John Henry (1833-1902) 0:59

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“M” is for Montgomery, John Henry (1833-1902). Manufacturer, merchant.By Walter Edgar

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“M” is for Montagu, Lord Charles Greville (1741-1784) 0:59

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“M” is for Montagu, Lord Charles Greville (1741-1784). Governor.By Walter Edgar

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“M” is for Moncks Corner 0:59

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“M” is for Moncks Corner (Berkeley County; 2020 population 12,497).By Walter Edgar

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“L” is for Lowndes, William Jones (1782-1822) 0:59

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“L” is for Lowndes, William Jones (1782-1822). Congressman. In his final important public work, William Jones Lowndes with Henry Clay led the successful effort in the house to pass the Missouri Compromise of 1820.By Walter Edgar

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William Wylie Galt's Heroic Stand at Villa Crocetta 14:35

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In this episode of Beyond the Call, we explore the extraordinary courage of Captain William Wylie Galt during the intense fighting at Villa Crocetta, Italy, in World War Two. Facing overwhelming enemy fire, Galt took decisive action by mounting a stalled tank destroyer and personally directing a critical counterattack. His fearless stand, despite s…

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ASRS Milestones in Retina: History of OCT 37:26

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If there is one discovery that constituted a quantum leap in the evolution of the field of retina and ophthalmology, optical coherence tomography (OCT) is undoubtedly on the short list. Today’s retina specialists can’t imagine practicing without OCT imaging. It’s one of the first diagnostic tests obtained for the vast majority of patients, and is e…

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“S” is for St. Mark’s Parish 0:59

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“S” is for St. Mark’s Parish. South Carolina’s first backcountry parish and by far its largest in land area, St. Mark’s was established in 1757.By Walter Edgar

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“R” is for Ravenel, Harriott Horry Rutledge (1832-1912) 0:59

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“R” is for Ravenel, Harriott Horry Rutledge (1832-1912). Novelist, biographer, historian.By Walter Edgar

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Navigating the Challenges & Triumphs of Coaching: Coach Keita Malloy’s Playbook for Life 32:02

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What happens after the lights go out on the field? In this raw and revealing episode of "Talk To Me w/Eugene Williams, Jr.", Coach Keita Malloy opens up to Eugene about the gritty realities of the coaching grind—from being cut from teams to mentoring young athletes through life’s toughest lessons. Whether you're a coach, leader, or just someone who…

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"P” is for Parish, Margaret Cecile (1927-1988) 0:59

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“P” is for Parish, Margaret Cecile (1927-1988). Author.By Walter Edgar

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“O” is for Opera houses 0:59

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“O” is for Opera houses. In the period between 1880 and 1920, opera houses flourished in communities across South Carolina.By Walter Edgar

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“N” is for New Era Club 0:59

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“N” is for New Era Club. Founded in Spartanburg in 1912, the New Era Club began disguised as a study group.By Walter Edgar

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The Heroic Sacrifice of Freddie Stowers 14:47

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In this episode, we explore the extraordinary courage of Corporal Freddie Stowers, who bravely led his troops through a devastating ambush during World War I. Despite severe wounds, Stowers rallied his unit, ultimately sacrificing his life to secure victory at the crucial battle for Hill 188. His valor not only exemplifies the highest ideals of mil…

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“S” is for St. Luke’s Parish 0:59

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“S” is for St. Luke’s Parish. In 1767, the Commons House created St. Luke’s Parish by taking territory from St. Helena’s Parish.By Walter Edgar

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Behind the Bylines: Adrian Walker on Journalism, Power & Speaking Truth 30:50

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What does it mean to have a front row seat to history—and still have to stay objective? In this powerful conversation, Boston Globe columnist Adrian Walker shares decades’ worth of hard-won wisdom from the frontlines of journalism. From covering major historical moments like the Liberty City riots and 9/11 to analyzing Boston’s transformation and t…