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1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast

Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host
World War II
Vietnam War
Nazi Germany
Pendleton Rescue
Great Depression
Bridey Murphy
Reincarnation
Christianity
New York City
Civil War
Bielski Brothers
Virginia Tighe
Battle Of Thermopylae
Ufos
Mary Magdalene
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
US Coast Guard
Khe Sanh
Maury Bernstein
Hollywood

After 12 years and more than 650 stories, we could tell you what makes 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries different. But we'd rather let our listeners tell you why they keep coming back. They tell us they love the stories. This isn't history delivered as a dry collection of names and dates. Host and storyteller Jon Hagadorn searches out fascinating people, remarkable events, great adventu... more

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🎙️ DR. LIVINGSTONE, I PRESUME? — THE RELENTLESS SEARCH FOR A MISSING HERO IN THE HEART OF AFRICA 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast

In the days before radio… before television… before the internet… the world learned its stories fr... more

TUTANKHAMUN'S CURSE (PT 2): THE CASE FOR THE CURSE The prosecution has had its say. Now the defense rises.

In Part One, we looked at the famous Curse of Tutankhamun and the arguments that have been used for a century to dismiss it. Coincidence. Sen... more

THE CURSE OF TUTANKHAMUN (PT 1) In November of 1922, after years of searching in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of the long-forgotten pharaoh Tutankhamun. What waited inside would become one of archaeolog... more

THREE GHOSTLY TRUE STORIES YOU WON'T SOON FORGET 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Some stories blur the line between the living and the dead — where justice, warning, and fate seem to come from beyond the grave. In this chilling trio of tr... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Orr
Deputy director of education at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and co-author of Never Call Me a Hero.
Hampton Roads Naval Museum
Episode: MIDWAY (PART TWO)-NEVER CALL ME A HERO-AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Timothy Orr
Associate professor of history at Old Dominion University and co-author of Never Call Me a Hero.
Old Dominion University
Episode: MIDWAY (PART TWO)-NEVER CALL ME A HERO-AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Thaddeus Slawikowski
Local and former coal miner and treasure hunter, invited guest
Local historian/treasure hunter
Episode: THE 2015 SEARCH FOR THE NAZI GOLD TRAIN (2016)
Piotr Kopar
Polish construction company owner, treasure hunter
Owner of a Polish construction company
Episode: THE 2015 SEARCH FOR THE NAZI GOLD TRAIN (2016)
Andreas Richter
German geologist, treasure hunter
Treasure hunter
Episode: THE 2015 SEARCH FOR THE NAZI GOLD TRAIN (2016)
Piotr Żukowski
Poland's Deputy Culture Minister
Polish government
Episode: THE 2015 SEARCH FOR THE NAZI GOLD TRAIN (2016)
Joanna Lamparska
Local historian
Episode: THE 2015 SEARCH FOR THE NAZI GOLD TRAIN (2016)
Hanyuz Madiz
Professor, head of scientific team
University researcher
Episode: THE 2015 SEARCH FOR THE NAZI GOLD TRAIN (2016)
Walter Borneman
Historian and author of American Spring
Author, American Spring
Episode: #AMERICA250: LEXINGTON & CONCORD: WHY THEY MATTER

Host

Jon Hagadorn
Storyteller focused on history, remarkable events, biographies, legends and mysteries

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Fantastic podcast

    I absolutely love your content. I look forward to every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lnc301
    United States2 months ago
  • 1001 Heroes, Legends, etc

    Jon Haggerdorn’s Podcasts are absolutely riveting. Everyone I have heard is excellent! 🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Forever Learning...
    Italy5 months ago
  • Great history!

    Well researched and simply lovely to listen to! Really appreciate your pod Jon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tori7574
    United States5 months ago
  • Favorite

    One of my favorites

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wrangler Rog.
    United States5 months ago
  • 1001

    This podcast was my very first podcast I ever downloaded and it’s still my go-to and like other podcast I’ve grown tired of 1001 HLHM has remained after all these years.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grace4life
    United States6 months ago

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Some listeners object to dramatic background music or advertising, and a few question the objectivity of the historical framing.
The varied subjects keep long-time listeners interested and often give them memorable facts to share.
Reviews frequently describe the historical material as engaging, well researched and informative.
Listeners praise Hagadorn's warm, relaxed narration and say the stories are easy and enjoyable to follow.

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Apple Podcasts
#156
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#208
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#243
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#177
Brazil/History
Apple Podcasts
#187
Ireland/History
Apple Podcasts
#233
Hong Kong/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MIDWAY (PART TWO)-NEVER CALL ME A HERO-AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Q: Is it correct that during the Battle of Midway, Dusty was the only pilot to score hits on three different ships?
Yes. Kleiss was the only pilot to hit three Japanese ships, including the cruiser Mikuma on June 6. His hits contributed to the destruction of a cruiser and two carriers.
MIDWAY (PART TWO)-NEVER CALL ME A HERO-AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Q: How hard was it to pilot a dive bomber and accurately hit an aircraft carrier?
Dive bombing was dangerous and demanding: pilots had to aim at a moving ship from high altitude, descend at roughly 275 miles per hour, release near the ocean, and pull out before crashing or being hit by their own bomb blasts.
#AMERICA250: LEXINGTON & CONCORD: WHY THEY MATTER
Q: What were the three elements that helped drive the revolution forward, and how did publicity, money, and an army interact?
Publicity helped win moderates to the cause, money funded the Continental Army, and a disciplined army under Washington provided the practical means to sustain the struggle; together these elements created a tipping point that accelerated the shift from limited rebellion to full-scale revolution.
#AMERICA250: LEXINGTON & CONCORD: WHY THEY MATTER
Q: When do rebels become patriots, and what marks that transition in retrospect?
Rebels become patriots in retrospect once the colonies win the war, as victory reframes their actions as the founding of a new nation rather than mere rebellion; the discussion notes that the line between rebels and patriots is defined by outcomes and the legitimacy of the new government.
#AMERICA250: LEXINGTON & CONCORD: WHY THEY MATTER
Q: Describe the part of your book, Shots Fired, with a shot heard around the world and how that changed the mood on both sides and progressed to the battles in the area.
The discussion explains that while the exact shooter is unknown, the shot near Lexington signaled a shift from isolated clashes to broader armed conflict, escalating into the Concord engagements and ultimately widespread resistance; the sequence highlights how misperceptions, warning rides, and the threat to leaders like Hancock and Adams consolidated colonial resolve.

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Narrated historical storytelling spans major events, notable lives, biographies, exploration, military history, cinema, legends, mysteries and paranormal accounts. Jon Hagadorn presents researched stories in a relaxed, accessible style, often combining documented events with folklore and disputed claims while distinguishing evidence from speculation. Some subjects unfold across multiple installments, and occasional episodes feature interviews with authors and historians who discuss their research and books. The broad subject range is a defining feature: listeners can move from ancient civilizations and wartime campaigns to classic films, true crime and unexplained stories. The format suits people who enjoy engaging narrative history and wan... more

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