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1001 History's Best Storytellers- Author Interviews

Jon Hagadorn and Guests
World War II
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
American Revolution
Civil War
Privateering
B-17
Decavalcante Crime Family
Amelia Earhart
The Hump
Belgium
John Wilkes Booth
Audrey Hepburn
Disneyland
Pearl Harbor
Battle Of Athens
Myanmar
Japanese Invasion
Belgian Underground
Giovanni's Ring

A wide assortment of author interviews with historians, military heroes, writers, speakers, journalists and much more. Also available at www.bestof1001stories.com.

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Brian Kilmeade discusses his new book Sam Houston & the Alamo Avengers and gives us the big picture of what Texas was like in 1836- who Sam Houston was, and why the Battle of San Jacinto was one of the biggest turning points in American History. Disc... more

In this fascinating and fun interview with "The Cooper Vortex" Podcast host Darren Schaefer we discuss the only unsolved airplane hijacking in the US which occurred in 1971, and the long list of suspects that are keeping DB Cooper mystery fans awake ... more

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Dean Reuter
Author of The Hidden Nazi
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Episode: THE HIDDEN NAZI by DEAN REUTER 1001 AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Veronica Hinke
Author of The Last Night On The Titanic
Episode: MASTERING THE ART OF STORYTELLING: TIPS FROM AUTHOR/JOURNALIST VERONICA HINKE
Brian Kilmeade
Author and television and radio news commentator
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Episode: SAM HOUSTON & THE ALAMO AVENGERS by BRIAN KILMEADE AMERICA 250
Darren Schaefer
Host of The Cooper Vortex, DB Cooper researcher
The Cooper Vortex
Episode: THE COOPER VORTEX : THE FBI'S ONLY UNSOLVED HIJACKING AND THE STORY SURROUNDING IT
Chuck Stanley Jr.
Author and historian, son of a bomber crew pilot featured in Lost Airmen
Author, Lost Airmen
Episode: LOST AIRMEN CHUCK STANLEY
Samuel W. Mitcham Jr.
Author and historian, known for his work on military topics, particularly World War II.
Regnery History
Episode: THE DESERT FOX OF WWII: IRWIN ROMMEL: 1001 INTERVIEWS AUTHOR SAM MITCHUM
Peter Woodbury
Psychotherapist and hypnotherapist, expert on Edgar Cayce's teachings
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Episode: REINCARNATION AND KARMA: THE EDGAR CAYCE INTERVIEWS
MK McDaniel
Author of Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat
Self-published author
Episode: MISFIT IN HELL / TO HEAVEN EXPAT
Brad Meltzer
Author of The Lincoln Conspiracy and several other historical books
Episode: THE LINCOLN CONSPIRACY AUTHOR INTERVIEW W BRAD MELTZER

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • God help our country is right. It's unrecognizable to me these days.

    Podcast Addict
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    SLOGoing
    2 years ago
  • 1001 interviews and stories

    Jon is the best interviewer and the stories are of great interest ,he lets the authors tell their stories and gives both sides of a story, keep up the great work Jon

    John Yonkers New York

    Apple Podcasts
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    Irish gal 333
    United States3 years ago
  • 1001 history

    Jon is the best interviewer and the stories are of great interest ,he lets the authors tell their stories and gives both sides of a story, keep up the great work Jon

    Sean Yonkers New York

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Irish gal 333
    United States4 years ago
  • I agree

    Love the way you give all sides of history. Not through today’s eyes But how the people in their time felt and believed And you really do a good job with a wonderful radio voice. This podcast and your others. Haven’t tried your Love stories yet but will listen soon. As I have said before. I hope some of your podcast will be heard by teachers and then their classes hear them. I love it when your young listeners hear them And are astonished to hear the truth about Americans history and rea... more

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    wolfie/wolf
    United States6 years ago
  • Bad Sound

    I enjoy your history podcast because I am a ameteur historian. I have been listening for 2 years now. I believe nthat you have a BIG problem with recording the speakers voice. I don't think you proof listen to it before publing it to the public. It seems that over the past few months there have been more and more bad recordings. The speaker you interview sounds like their in the bottom of a barrel or some other defect in sound quality. Lately I seem to be deleting more and more of your episodes... more

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    United States6 years ago

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Jon is the best interviewer and the stories are of great interest, he lets the authors tell their stories and gives both sides of a story, keep up the great work
Great new podcast. Especially enjoyed the podcast about animal war heroes. It is always clear that Jon has read and enjoyed the featured book
Haven't tried your Love stories yet but will listen soon

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MASTERING THE ART OF STORYTELLING: TIPS FROM AUTHOR/JOURNALIST VERONICA HINKE
Q: How can podcasters or writers apply these methods to their own projects?
Veronica stresses detailed scene-building, using social connections for research, and applying the Find Your Story approach to personal or professional storytelling to engage audiences.
MASTERING THE ART OF STORYTELLING: TIPS FROM AUTHOR/JOURNALIST VERONICA HINKE
Q: What are the four workshops you offer, and how do they help people discover their story and craft?
She outlines Research, Journalism Lives, Find Your Voice, Write Your Story, and Group Review, describing how each helps participants discover their material, refine their voice, and get feedback.
MASTERING THE ART OF STORYTELLING: TIPS FROM AUTHOR/JOURNALIST VERONICA HINKE
Q: Veronica, could you share a little bit about what you've learned from your road of life and your career that you actually do share in your workshops, starting with research?
Veronica explains that rigorous research drives storytelling; she emphasizes interviewing and collecting diverse sources to enrich narratives, plus practical tips for finding compelling quotes and deep details.
THE COOPER VORTEX : THE FBI'S ONLY UNSOLVED HIJACKING AND THE STORY SURROUNDING IT
Q: What upcoming guests or topics should listeners expect on your show?
Listeners can look forward to discussions with forensic linguist Joe Koenig, suspect-focused conversations with Bill Rollins, and a broader look at connections between the case and other archival investigations, including related documentaries.
THE COOPER VORTEX : THE FBI'S ONLY UNSOLVED HIJACKING AND THE STORY SURROUNDING IT
Q: What were some of the most surprising or pivotal pieces of evidence in the case that shaped how you view Cooper?
Key elements include the logbook trail, the money found years later, the type of parachute used, the tie with exotic materials, and the debate over whether the bomb was real, all of which have influenced how researchers picture the hijacking.

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A history-focused interview show packs rigorous archival storytelling with deep dives into biographies, wars, espionage, and cultural moments. Episodes frequently feature authors and historians discussing pivotal events (from World War II campaigns to seminal political plots) and personal journeys that reveal broader lessons about leadership, ethics, and resilience. A standout quality is the breadth of guests—from military historians to crime authors and investigative reporters—creating a rich tapestry of context and narrative styles. The format tends to merge scholarly analysis with accessible storytelling, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy well-researched history presented through compelling conversations and new book releases.

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1. Dean Reuter
2. Veronica Hinke
3. Brian Kilmeade
4. Darren Schaefer
5. Chuck Stanley Jr.
6. Samuel W. Mitcham Jr.
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