Battleground
GoalhangerA history podcast that explores the narratives, turning points, and characters that shape conflicts, encompassing a blend of social and military history. Following on from the series on the Falklands War, best-selling military historians Patrick Bishop, Saul David, and Roger Moorhouse turn their attention every Friday to the war in Ukraine, and every Wednesday look back at the significant wars, ev... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 450 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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In this episode, Saul David and Patrick Bishop analyse the political shockwaves in Kyiv following former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's controversial call for wartime presidential elections. They examine the rising tension within the Ukrainian l... more
In this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Roger Moorhouse sits down with renowned historian and author Robert Service to dissect the historical threads connecting the fall of the Soviet Union to Vladimir Putin’s present-day Russia.
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The war in Ukraine reaches a critical new phase as Patrick Bishop and Saul David analyse Ukraine’s unprecedented, deep-strike drone campaigns into major Russian cities—and the Kremlin's nervous crackdown on domestic anti-war opposition ahead of upcom... more
In this episode of The Big Picture, Patrick speaks with leading religious and political journalist Catherine Pepinster to examine the soft power, geopolitics, and spiritual influence of Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost).
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- Professionalism at its best!
My name is Glenn, and I am writing from Montreal, Canada. I am writing to both commend and thank you for the efforts you put into your podcasts. You have done wonders to bring the reality of the war in Ukraine, to your listeners. I have been listening every week since you started your podcast series on the Falklands War. If you continue your Special Forces series I suggest doing segments on the Rhodesian SAS,Selous Scouts and RLI as well as the South African Recces operations. Thank you fo... more
Apple Podcasts5Njbpick2009
Canada25 days ago - Great new in depth analysis
The new in depth analysis of to a flying start. Really good to hear from Kyiv Independent about how the war is restructuring Ukrainian politics and what the actual views the Ukrainians are of the Zelensky regime. We get too much of the (necessary) wartime hagiography and it’s really fascinating to get an insight into the internal politics.
My own personal view is when the war ‘ends’ the regime should announce a transition period with elections after six to nine months with Zelensky NOT standing ... more
Apple Podcasts4msbedford
United Kingdoma month ago - Amazing podcast!
A fantastic and professional podcast from Saul David and Patric Bishop. I have held on to it since it’s inception in 2022; listening both to the Falklands and more importantly; Ukraine🇺🇦 there was an absolutely astounding double episode about a female Ukrainian soldier named Katya, which must go down as the most moving story I have heard as a podcast. Listen to that!
Apple Podcasts5TheDanishPrivateer
Denmark3 months ago - 5 star podcast
Always intelligent and relevant without any waffle. Not many Ukraine podcasts now which have stayed the course, this one has.
Apple Podcasts5GracehoundUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Orange Man Bad
Listening to people from a country that can't successfully field a warship lecture the US on military strategy is genuinely hilarious. This is useless “orange man bad” dribble.
Apple Podcasts1Ndorax
United States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #180 | United States/History |
Spotify | #28 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #33 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #99 | Canada/History |
Spotify | #45 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #43 | Australia/History |
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What is Battleground about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The program centers on conflicts with a strong emphasis on the Ukraine war, combining historical context with on-the-ground reporting and expert analysis. Episodes frequently explore battlefield dynamics, strategic choices, and the information landscape, often featuring frontline guests, drone warfare discussions, and geopolitical commentary on sanctions, diplomacy, and alliance dynamics. Notable strengths include seasoned historians offering clear historical framing, firsthand military perspectives from Ukrainian forces, and technical briefings on drones and cyber warfare that help listeners understand modern conflict angles. The show also tends to weave in human elements—moral courage, mobilization, and civilian impact—across a broad rost... more
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1. Catherine Pepinster
2. Radek Sikorski
3. Arnaud De Decker
4. Al Carns
5. Michela Wrong
6. Oleksiy Sorokin
7. Constantin von Eggert
8. Eddie Scott
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