
History Dispatches is a daily history show hosted by father and son duo Matt and McKinley Breen. The show covers people, places, events and even objects from throughout history. While any topic is fair game, Matt and McKinley hold a soft spot for the offbeat and wacky stories that most people don’t know about.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 279 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Robert Johnson died in 1938 at the age of 27. He only recorded 29 songs in his lifetime. Yet he is widely recognized as the King of the Delta Blues. His singing, guitar playing and songwriting have influenced musicians to this day. Yet the man’s life... more
The root of most conflict is misunderstanding and miscommunication. But what if there was a universal language that everyone could speak? Would such a language help avoid communication problems. To a dress this, in 1887, Ludovic Zamenhof created a br... more
We like things that go boom. Cannons, fireworks, dynamite - you name it. Explosive blasts - big and small - have an 'aha' factor that’s hard to deny. The source of all those booms goes back nearly 2,000 years to the alchemists of ancient China. This ... more
In 1961, the Soviet backed East German government grew tired of its citizens fleeing into West Berlin. And thus, the East Germans began construction of a fortified wall that would completely surround West Berlin from the world. This wall would become... more
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They tell the stories amazingly, they talk about both well known and obscure subjects. It’s the best way to learn random facts to annoy your friends with.
Spend 20 minutes listening to a podcast by this father – son duo and you will learn about a little known but fascinating topic. It is a fun and well researched podcast.
Amazing, need I say more.
Here’s a episode suggestion: the battle of Midway
Great Father Son duo, covering quick interesting snippets of history!
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Please take the time to look up the difference of using the word slave and enslaved. African Americans are not and were not slaves but they were enslaved.
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Focusing on lesser-known yet intriguing historical tales, this daily history show presents content that veers away from mainstream narratives, emphasizing quirky and offbeat stories that pique listeners' curiosity. Topics range from prominent historical figures like Spartacus to unusual events, such as the mock Nazi invasion in Winnipeg, showcasing a unique blend of well-researched history and entertaining storytelling by the engaging father-son duo. Each episode runs for about 20 minutes, making it easily digestible for listeners looking to enrich their historical knowledge during short breaks or commutes.
This podcast's distinctive appeal lies in its commitment to uncovering fascinating narratives that are often overlooked, making it a f... more
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History Dispatches launched a year ago and published 279 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on History Dispatches include:
1. Will Clark
2. Ian Sanders
3. Jeff Moore
4. Mike Troy
5. Howard Dorre
6. Steve Silverman
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