The Charmed Life of James Avery with Sam Cummins

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Texas Overture

15 episodes

1 week ago

A "para-anthropology" podcast exploring mystical, psychological and paranormal phenomena throughout Texas history.

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A "para-anthropology" podcast exploring mystical, psychological and paranormal phenomena throughout Texas history.

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The Charmed Life of James Avery with Sam Cummins

Texas Overture

1 hour 57 minutes 22 seconds

1 year ago

The Charmed Life of James Avery with Sam Cummins

Fellow Texan Sam Cummins of Nymphet Alumni fame joins us for our Valentines's Day special. Together we explore the life of a notorious Texas jeweler of legend. James Avery is known for his tinkling silver charm bracelets, sleazy love life, and vigorous Episcopalianism. We discuss the TX archetype of The James Avery Girl, sleep away camps, talismanic charms throughout the ages, charm bracelets as autobiography/protection/handcuffs, Milagros, Queen Victoria The Influencer, Texas-Euro-kitsch, what it takes to be a true romantic, and more... Thanks for listening to Texas Overture :)

Extra reading:

https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/gods-jeweler/

https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1040106/