The Alamo Podcast Honored With Prestigious Award

The Alamo is proud to announce our "Stories Bigger Than Texas" podcast has been nationally recognized by the 31st Annual Communicator Awards as the "Award of Excellence" winner of Podcast Series from a Cultural Institution, a new category in the prestigious nationwide competition.

The Communicator Awards are sanctioned and reviewed by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from acclaimed brand and media, interactive, advertising, and marketing firms. The Alamo was honored alongside notable recipients including Netflix, NBCUniversal, and the Getty Museum.

As the official podcast of the Shrine of Texas Liberty, "Stories Bigger Than Texas" is an audio storytelling journey featuring in-depth conversations about the Alamo's past, present, and future. Since its launch in September 2023, the podcast has released 83 episodes, with topics ranging from the Alamo's rich 300-year history, the progression of the $550 million Alamo Plan, and newly-acquired artifacts in the Alamo's collection.

"Stories Bigger Than Texas" is hosted by Emily Baucum, an EMMY® and Associated Press-wining storyteller with two decades of television and broadcasting experience, most recently here in San Antonio. She currently serves as the Associate Director of Public Relations at the Alamo.

New episodes are released weekly on Thursday mornings. You can stream the Alamo's podcast through our website, listen and subscribe on YouTube, or subscribe and download on your preferred podcasting app, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

About Alamo Trust, Inc. | Alamo Trust, Inc. (ATI) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that oversees the daily operations at the Alamo and the implementation of the Alamo Plan. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. In 1960, the Alamo was designated a United States National Historic Landmark, and in 2015, it became part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness living history, experience authentic artifacts, and explore an iconic landmark that shaped the country. Visit theAlamo.org.