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 | Daily | Episodes | 470 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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If you're interested in supporting Sebastian and Ethan's Driving Ukraine initiative you can find their donation page here: donorbox.org/sebastianandethan
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Around 95% of international internet traffic, as well as vast amounts of energy and data, travels through fibre-optic cables and pipelines resting silently on the ocean floor. Despite being the invisible backbone of modern civilisation, this critical... more
As winter approaches, Ukraine faces escalating pressure on both the battlefield and the diplomatic front. In this episode, Patrick Bishop and Saul David unpack alarming allegations from Kyiv that the U.S. government—via Starshield speed restrictions—... more
In this episode of Battleground The Big Picture, host Patrick Bishop is joined by Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Centre for Civil Liberties and recipient of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.
Oleksandra discusses the immense human toll of Russia's war... more
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Apple Podcasts5Coleman Carnes
United States2 months ago - Excellent analysis and topics
Am totally impressed with the well supported and relevant analysis within this show. The presenters, guests and the production are always right on point. Excellent and valuable work at this high level is so very rare to find, I’m so pleased to have discovered it and subscribed.
Apple Podcasts5Eagle eyed bill watcher
United Kingdom2 months ago - 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
Canada3 months ago - Since day 1
Being listening since episode 1 and have found it to be a reasonably grounded reporting of the Russian war.
Apple Podcasts5Airwalk1975
Australia3 months 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 Podcasts4msbedfordUnited Kingdom3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #152 | United States/History |
Spotify | #27 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #23 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #128 | Canada/History |
Spotify | #48 | Australia/History |
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What is Battleground about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show blends deep history with contemporary geopolitical analysis, regularly pairing veteran historians with frontline reporting to explore major conflicts and their lasting narratives. Episodes span World War II, the Falklands, and the war in Ukraine, often weaving archival context, leadership dynamics, and technology shifts (from drones to defense procurements) into accessible, opinionated discussions. A notable strength is the use of on-the-ground reporting alongside rigorous historical insight, creating a thoughtful but provocative look at how wars shape politics, society, and memory. Its guests tend to be high-profile historians, journalists, and policymakers, which helps audiences understand complex events from multiple perspectiv... more
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Recent guests on Battleground include:
1. Oleksandra Matviichuk
2. Boldi Győri
3. Xan Smiley
4. Arnaud De Decker
5. Robert Brovdi
6. Andrew Coyne
7. Simon Sebag Montefiore
8. Iain MacGregor
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