The Botstiber Podcast

The Botstiber Podcast

by Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies
HistoryDocumentary
Season 4

Andrew Behrendt | American Tourism and Change in Interwar Austria

After the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a newly independent Austria sought fresh business ventures to aid the reconstruction process and its battered economy. In this episode, guest Andrew Behrendt of the Missouri University of Science and Technology joins host Luke Morgante to discuss the emergence of tourism as a salve to Austria's financial woes, and why American tourists were so highly coveted despite their low numbers. Follow along to hear about the ways Austrian tourism promoters propagandized to Americans overseas, how the arrival of tourists affected local culture, and the changing modes in which Austrians and Americans perceived each other during the 1920s and 1930s. __________ If you would like to find more from Andrew Behrendt and his work, click the links below: - Missouri University of Science and Technology Profile - Historical Representation in Video Games
S4 · E8
Aug 28, 2024
45:08

Chapter One of Dietrich W. Botstiber's Autobiography, "Not On The Mayflower" [2007]

This reading comes from Chapter One of Deitrich W. Botstiber's 2007 autobiography, "Not On The Mayflower." Dietrich Botstiber was born in 1912 in Vienna, Austria, during the final years of the Habsburg monarchy when the country flourished with abundant natural resources and high culture. In his memoirs, Botstiber writes about his life in Austria during the first part of the twentieth century, and describes an Austria of great beauty and bounty that, over those years, diminished in size, culture, wealth and prestige, due in large part to the breakup of the Habsburg Dual-Monarchy, the 1938 Anschluss and the ensuing war. Botstiber witnessed the most unsettling times in Austrian history, but in Chapter One he poignantly recounts the innocence of his own youth in 1931 when he was 18. On September 29, 1995, Dietrich Botstiber penned his name to a trust that would be the governing document for the Dietrich W. Botstiber Foundation. In the trust, Botstiber set forth his charitable intentions: to provide scholarships to talented students of good moral character in the fields of science, technology and commerce; to promote an understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria; to support programs that prevent cruelty to animals and human beings; and to reform education systems in the fields of science, technology and commerce. Growing from its roots, today the Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies and Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control continue to advance the mission of the Dietrich W. Botstiber Foundation. The full book, "Not On The Mayflower" (2007) can be found here.
S4 · E7
Aug 5, 2024
26:41

Lotte Bailyn w/ Guest Host Gary Cohen | 1930s Vienna, Marie Johoda & Paul Lazarsfeld, and Work-Life Balance

We're thrilled to bring you an engaging conversation between two esteemed guests: Lotte Bailyn and guest host, Gary Cohen. Lotte Bailyn, Professor Emerita at the MIT Sloan School of Management, is a trailblazer in the field of organizational behavior and the daughter of acclaimed Austrian social scientists Marie Jahoda and Paul Lazarsfeld. Her pioneering research on work-life integration and gender equality has had a profound impact on workplaces around the world. Joining her is Gary Cohen, a distinguished professor from the University of Minnesota, renowned for his expertise in modern European history, particularly focusing on Central Europe and the Jewish experience. In this episode, Bailyn shares parts of her remarkable life story, highlighting her deep connections to Austria. From her family's Austrian roots to her academic and professional collaborations, Austria has played a significant role in shaping Bailyn's perspectives and achievements. __________ More from Lotte Bailyn and her work: Lotte Bailyn at MIT Sloan School of Management Lotte Bailyn Books & Publications
S4 · E6
Jun 5, 2024
40:34

Raymond Jonas | Emperor Maximilian and the Second Mexican Empire

Raymond Jonas is a Botstiber grant recipient and the Jon Bridgman Endowed Professor in History at the University of Washington. In this episode, he discusses the rise and fall of Maximilian I and the Second Mexican Empire. A brief yet impactful period, the story of the Second Mexican Empire connects 19th century Mexico and the United States with European powers of the era and a motivated Habsburg monarch, Maximilian I. Much of the conversation stems from Jonas' recent book, Habsburgs on the Rio Grande: The Rise and Fall of the Second Mexican Empire (2024). More from Raymond Jonas and his work: Raymond Jonas Website Raymond Jonas Publications __________ Intro & Outro Music: Erroll Garner Trio - When Johnny Comes Marching Home (1950)
S4 · E5
May 21, 2024
1:08:13

Alexander McCargar | Native America in Habsburg Festival Culture

Today's guest is Yale University graduate and University of Vienna doctoral student, Alexander McCargar! In this episode, he discusses early perceptions and portrayals of Native America in the Habsburg Empire and Austrian society, as well how these first impressions evolved into present-day understanding. McCargar offers a unique approach to historical analysis, blending his backgrounds in stage design, theatre, architecture and more! Find more from Alexander McCargar and his work, below: Alexander McCargar Website Alexander McCargar presenting at "Habsburg Encounters with Native America" __________ Introduction & Outro Music: Josef Suk - Serenade for Strings, Op.6 (1892)
S4 · E4
May 6, 2024
36:28

If Passports Could Talk #4 | Gerald Lehner

Born in Bad Gastein, nestled in the middle of Austria, Gerald Lehner began a lifelong journey from the alpine peaks of Central Europe, to the high-altitude vistas of the Himalayas, the windswept terrains of Alaska, and countless other places around the world. As an engineer and teacher, Lehner contributed directly to the communities that welcomed him. As a journalist for major news publications like ORF, Profil and Der Spiegel, he supported his hosts by sharing their stories with global audiences, thousands of miles away. Listen in to hear Lehner's most beloved and formative stories from his multi-continental adventures!
S4 · E3
Mar 14, 2024
57:14

Duncan Bare | American Intelligence Agencies: Origins and Development in 1940s Austria

In this episode we are lucky to hear from recent Botstiber grantee and lecturer at the University of Graz, Duncan Bare. Bare's research has offered a new glimpse into the development of the United States' intelligence agencies, especially the OSS, SSU and CIG, in the context of their 1940s Austrian operations. Listen in to hear the stories of these organizations' early days, the normal people tasked with establishing their presence, and the eventual creation of the CIA! Recorded On: December 15, 2023
S4 · E2
Feb 1, 2024
43:22

If Passports Could Talk #3 | Christoph Kapeller

Today's guest is renowned architect Christoph Kapeller. In this episode, he reflects on his journey from southeastern Austria along the border with Slovenia, to busy streets across the United States, and sunny days in the historic Egyptian city of Alexandria. If you enjoyed the episode and would like to hear more from Gerald Steinacher, you can find his work at the following links: Christoph Kapeller Architecture: https://www.ck-architecture.com/ Christoph Kapeller Photography: https://cargocollective.com/ck-imaging __________ If you enjoyed, please like and subscribe to the Botstiber Institute to receive notifications of future podcasts.
S4 · E1
Jan 19, 2024
44:41
Season 3

Christmas in Vienna (Full Special)

The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies presents, Christmas in Vienna. From warm meals in busy Christmas markets, to scary visits from Krampus, and gifts under the Tannenbaum, Austria has a wealth of cultural customs to offer throughout the month of December. In the first-ever Botstiber Christmas special, listen along as ten individuals from across Austria share with us their most cherished memories and traditions of the holiday season. __________ Narrated by: Luke Morgante & Valerie Arapis Edited by: Daniel Fullam A huge thank you to our Austrian guests who shared these memories with us, making the Christmas special possible: Gerald Steinacher, Günter Bischof, Ivett Rita Guntersdorfer, Finja Draxler, Valentina Funes-Rainer, Lena Höllebrand, Lilly Maier, Julia Secklehner, Kathrin Seel, and Christoph Kapeller. __________ Christmas in Vienna Pt.1 | St.Nikolaus, Krampus and the Perchten Christmas in Vienna Pt.2 | Holiday Traditions from the Austrian Alps Christmas in Vienna Pt.3 | Christmas Markets and Holiday Cuisine If you enjoyed, please like and subscribe to the Botstiber Institute to receive notifications of future podcasts.
S3 · E13
Dec 19, 2023
56:48

Christmas in Vienna Pt.3 | Christmas Markets and Holiday Cuisine

Christmastime evokes memories of distinct sights, sounds and smells. in Austria, few locations embody these memories more than the Christmas markets that spring-up across the country, starting in mid-November. In the following, part three of the Botstiber Institute’s “Christmas in Vienna,” ten Austrians share their experiences from the largest Christmas markets, bustling with visitors in cities like Vienna and Salzburg, down to the smallest markets that seem to blend into the alpine forests surrounding them. In this part, the guests also share their favorite foods of the season, from grandma’s Christmas cookies at-home to Kaiserschmarrn from street vendors. __________ Narrated & Scripted by: Luke Morgante Edited by: Daniel Fullam A huge thank you to our Austrian guests who shared these memories with us, making the Christmas special possible: Gerald Steinacher, Günter Bischof, Ivett Rita Guntersdorfer, Finja Draxler, Valentina Funes-Rainer, Lena Höllebrand, Lilly Maier, Julia Secklehner, Kathrin Seel, and Christoph Kapeller. __________ Christmas in Vienna Pt.1 | St.Nikolaus, Krampus and the Perchten Christmas in Vienna Pt.2 | Holiday Traditions from the Austrian Alps If you enjoyed, please like and subscribe to the Botstiber Institute to receive notifications of future podcasts. The full special will be released soon!
S3 · E12
Dec 18, 2023
17:13
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