Bleed Purple

In this episode, host Drew Myers is joined by Tarleton alumni Cindy Shipman and Belle Dowell, as they dive into the history of John Tarleton. Cindy and Belle talk about their research on who John Tarleton was, his aspirations, and how he came to create Tarleton State University.

Bleed Purple is a production of Tarleton Radio in partnership with Tarleton's 125 Committee, hosted by Drew Myers and produced and edited by Dillon Gatlin.

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What is Bleed Purple?

Welcome to Bleed Purple, a 10 part podcast that will focus on the first 125 years of Tarleton State University. We'll cover how some of Tarleton's many traditions began, hear from notable alumni and tell the stories that give Tarleton its lasting legacy. Subscribe to Bleed Purple wherever you get your podcasts.