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The 15 Minute Book Club

Alex Churchill, Matt Bone
World War II
Nazi Germany
Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
Poland
Soviet Union
David Bowie
Oliver Cromwell
Second World War
Ancient History
The Big Hop
Napoleonic Wars
Cleopatra
British Navy
Sir Home Riggs Popham
East India Company
Humphrey Bogart
Lauren Bacall
Battle Of Naseby
Mark Antony
Jerusalem

We don't always have an hour or so to spare. In this new, short-form podcast, Alex and Matt interview an author, gameshow style, and they have fifteen minutes on the clock to convince you to buy their new book. With a minute to go, the alarm sounds and your hosts will throw out the meanest, saddest comment they think the internet will come up with about the book and the author gets a chance to res... more

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Dr. Thomas Smith
Historian of the Middle Ages and the crusading world
Historian; Author of The Fifth Crusade
Episode: The Fifth Crusade with Thomas Smith
Adrian Goldsworthy
Ancient historian and author of Athens and Sparta: The Rivalry that Shaped Ancient Greece
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Episode: Athens and Sparta with Adrian Goldsworthy
Alex Howard
Author of The Ship's Cat and writer of other cat-narrated works
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Episode: The Ship's Cat with Alex Howard
James Holland
Historian of the Second World War
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Episode: The Visionaries with James Holland
Nick Purewal
Author of Sanction, the inside story of the sale of Chelsea FC
Author, Sanction
Episode: Sanctioned: The Inside Story of the Sale of Chelsea FC with Nick Purewal
Abbott Kahler
Author of Eden Undone
Random House (publisher)
Episode: Eden Undone with Abbott Kahler
Kit Chapman
Author of The Age of Alchemy
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Episode: The Age of Alchemy with Kit Chapman
Josh Ireland
Author of 'The Death of Trotsky'
Episode: The Death of Trotsky with Josh Ireland
Marion Orr
Political science professor at Brown University and author of House of Diggs.
Brown University
Episode: House of Diggs with Marion Orr

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 336 ratings
  • Hitler years

    New to this podcast but finding it enjoyable.

    Does he cover the lack of action by European powers to help the Jews,especially Britain?

    Or the rife anti-semetism in European countries ?

    Do his books link to settler colonialism in Palestine and the Israeli persecution of Palestinians ?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Audio quality so regrettable

    Love the content here in mid-America. My hearing is worsening so it’s utterly crushing to find the audio quality is so dreadful, not even remotely professional. For example, I have to turn the levels up to understand the challenging Scottish guest discussing Alfred the Great - it’s one of the most unpleasant listening experiences ever. And I love scottish accents and Alfred! Akin to listening to Radio Moscow in the mid 80’s via shortwave I’m sorry to say.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BobbyQuads
    United Statesa year ago
  • some great episodes in a haystack of history. much like the history extra podcast, but less formal.

    Podchaser
    4
    sketchn98
    a year ago
  • Great Series

    Love History Hack - always interesting, always fun. It’s history but not pompous.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trevor366
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Poles Apart & Awesome

    History Hack is an amazing show presented smoothly by the wonderful Alexandra Churchill an the equally awesome Alina Nowobilska.

    This dynamic duo interview an incredible bunch of talented historians specialising in everything from Tudor Women to Polish secret agents such as Agent Zo and everything in between.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gngibson
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The Fifth Crusade with Thomas Smith
Q: Who are the key figures in this story and why are they important?
Key figures include Oliver of Cologne, who authored eyewitness accounts and engineered a floating siege engine, and Sultan al-Kamil, whose leadership shapes the Crusaders' fate and adds moral complexity to the conflict.
The Fifth Crusade with Thomas Smith
Q: So what was the pitch for this one?
The author explains that the Fifth Crusade is a fascinating, underexplored chapter that combines the intrigue of ancient Egypt with the broader drama of the Crusades, offering a fresh, globe-trotting narrative anchored in vivid scenes and primary sources.
Sanctioned: The Inside Story of the Sale of Chelsea FC with Nick Purewal
Q: What was the pitch for the book and why was it compelling?
The pitch highlighted the first sit-down interview with Roman Abramovich and a comprehensive, impartial account of Chelsea's sale told from multiple viewpoints, anchored by extensive interviews with more than 50 people.
Eden Undone with Abbott Kahler
Q: How did you handle portraying controversial figures in nonfiction?
I aimed to present them as fully realized people, balancing compelling narrative with factual accuracy, and letting the complexities of their choices drive the story rather than caricature.
The Age of Alchemy with Kit Chapman
Q: Is there a big disclaimer at the front about not trying these recipes?
Kit confirms there are dangerous recipes in the book and explicitly warns readers not to attempt them, noting risks like mercury fumes and arsenic-based methods, while framing the historical curiosity.

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Short-form author interviews that pit books and authors against a fast-paced, game-show style pitch. Each episode spotlight focuses on a single title, with quick dives into the premise, key themes, and behind-the-scenes writing details, followed by witty banter and a rapid-fire wrap-up. The format emphasizes accessible storytelling, author credibility, and reader-oriented takeaways, making it appealing to listeners who want concise book recommendations from knowledgeable hosts and guest authors. Notable elements include Patreon extensions offering extra writing insights and a playful, sometimes blunt audience engagement that keeps episodes brisk and entertaining.

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Recent guests on The 15 Minute Book Club include:

1. Dr. Thomas Smith
2. Adrian Goldsworthy
3. Alex Howard
4. James Holland
5. Nick Purewal
6. Abbott Kahler
7. Kit Chapman
8. Josh Ireland

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