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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 224 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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No hate bro, but one, your using “sus” wrong and two don’t even use it in the first place to describe a history podcast. Just tryna set you up for success.
History= tuff
This podcast is good. I was going to listen to something else but it has a lot of cussing 🤬. This is perfect for me because I am a kid. It just takes a long time to get to the actual story.
Has some good stuff, also some ridiculous self promotions and voices. You can always tell which way Greg leans on anything controversial, so not the most impartial unless youre talking about a topic like ww1 or 2 where theres not much controversy. Listened for 30-40 episodes and it got to be a lot. Literally is talking about bolsheviks killing ppl in seattle and says “meanwhile actual extremists like anarchists…” to try to ignore the ongoing extremism in the story by the socialists he likes
I just listened to episode 206. I really enjoyed it. I will now watch Casablanca again with a new perspective. I really liked when you talked about Daffy Duck cartoons. It made me think of a specific 1945 Daffy cartoon. Draftee Daffy, where he reads the news paper headline “Massive frontal attack on enemy rear”! lol Thank you for your show.
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This show delivers deeply researched, narrative histories of American events, with a strong emphasis on turning points in U.S. history and the people who shaped them. Across episodes, listeners can expect thorough storytelling about military campaigns, political decisions, social change, and cultural touchpoints, all woven together with a clear, accessible narration. Production quality and pithy analysis are notable, and several episodes feature expert guests or survivor testimonies that add texture to big historical questions. A recurring point of attraction is the host's engaging storytelling voice and method, though some listeners have noted that frequent accents and ad breaks can be distracting. The format and rigor make it a solid fit ... more
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