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The Antietam and Beyond Podcast

Tom McMillan and John Banks
Antietam
Gettysburg
Maryland Campaign
Civil War
Antietam Battlefield
Antietam National Battlefield
Civil War Medicine
Antietam Institute
Civil War Trails
Sharpsburg
The Armies Of Antietam
Lincoln and Mcclellan Relationship
George Armstrong Custer
Dunker Church
Jonathan Letterman
Frederick, United States
Save Historic Antietam Foundation
1864 Election
Abraham Lincoln
Battle Of Antietam

Authors John Banks and Tom McMillan dive deep into the Battle of Antietam — September 17, 1862, the bloodiest day in American history — as well as into the 1862 Maryland Campaign and other Civil War topics. Join these longtime journalists, who, along with their guests, share stories, knowledge and much more about the battle and the most compelling period in American history. The podcast is sponsor... more

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Historian and author George Franks joins co-hosts John Banks and Tom McMillan for a freewheeling discussion about the Battle of Falling Waters (Md.) — the final engagement of the Gettysburg Campaign. Franks lives in the historic Donnelly House, the b... more

Antietam battlefield guide Scott Kenepp joins co-hosts John Banks and Tom McMillan for a wide-ranging conversation about iconic Antietam photographs, battlefield monuments — including those of the 125th and 132nd Pennsylvania — and much more. 

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Author Michael Lang joins co-hosts Tom McMillan and John Banks for a freewheeling discussion about his book, Decisions at Antietam: The Fourteen Critical Decisions That Defined the Battle. We hit on the major leaders — McClellan and Lee — and the oth... more

In Episode 63, legendary historian Tom Clemens — longtime president of the Save Historic Antietam Foundation — joins co-hosts Tom McMillan and John Banks to discuss the latest in Antietam preservation news. Plus, we tackle the thorny subject of Georg... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Knepp
Antietam Battlefield guide with a specialty in photography and monuments
Antietam battlefield guide
Episode: Guide Scott Kenepp explores Antietam photos, monuments and battlefield history
Michael Lang
Author of Decisions at Antietam, The Fourteen Critical Decisions That Defined the Battle
Author, Civil War Historian
Episode: Decisions at Antietam: The 14 choices that shaped America's bloodiest day
Tom Clemens
President of Save Historic Antietam Foundation (SHEP)
Save Historic Antietam Foundation
Episode: Tom Clemens talks Antietam preservation and the McClellan HQ debate
Jake Wynn
Historian from Frederick, Maryland; former Director of Interpretation at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Visit Frederick / National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Episode: Revisiting Antietam’s aftermath: Jake Wynn on the vast hospital in Frederick, Pry House
Carol Reardon
Civil War scholar
Penn State University (as context)
Episode: Cannons, maps and memory: Live from the Antietam Institute
Jim Rosebrock
Battlefield map/atlas contributor
Core Battlefield
Episode: Cannons, maps and memory: Live from the Antietam Institute
Aaron Holley
Map designer/technologist
Unspecified (map partner)
Episode: Cannons, maps and memory: Live from the Antietam Institute
Chris Vincent
Antietam Battlefield guide; executive director of the Antietam Institute; proprietor of the Jacob Rohrbach Inn
Antietam Institute
Episode: Exploring Antietam's historic farmsteads with Chris Vincent
Jess Rowley
Ex-National Park Service Ranger, Antietam guide, and architectural historian for the National Park Service Historic Preservation Training Center
Antietam National Battlefield; National Park Service Historic Preservation Training Center
Episode: Medal of Honor stories and Antietam insights with guide Jess Rowley

Hosts

John Banks
Co-host of The Antietem and Beyond Podcast; long-time journalist with deep Civil War history emphasis.
Tom McMillan
Co-host and journalist focusing on Civil War history and battlefield interpretation.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • Sound quality

    I took a tour with Chris the day before you recorded. What a surprise to see him on the podcast! I really enjoy your pod, but to be honest, the sound quality is just horrible. It’s time to upgrade your equipment!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    earlandson
    United States4 months ago
  • The History class I look forward to!

    Listening in to John and Tom talk about Antietam is enjoyable, entertaining and enlightening. It would be ridiculous to expect a daily podcast with all the work that is done in research, but I sure would love it!

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United States4 months ago
  • Not near the microphone

    I listen to this intermittently. The biggest problem is that most of the time some of the speakers sound like they are across the room from the Microphone! I thought after 56 episodes this would have been solved. Also be careful! When I heard the voice of Mr. Gottfried, I thought I was listening to Dana Carvey do Chuck Schumer.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    tjj1
    United States5 months ago
  • Always Look Forward to It!

    Been listening to these guys from day 1…the content and format has been great from the start and somehow continues to get better!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R1Gate
    United States8 months ago
  • Spencer shooter

    Great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Spencer Shooter
    United States10 months ago

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Guests and episodes are frequently described as informative and engaging for Civil War enthusiasts.
Listeners praise deep research and field-based storytelling.

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Guide Scott Kenepp explores Antietam photos, monuments and battlefield history
Q: Scott, what do you do to become an Antietam Guide?
He outlines a formal pathway: public battlefield ambassador program, creation of a personal study guide, passing a four-hour written test with a high score, mentorship, and a rigorous three-hour tour demonstration that tests cohesion, timing, and storytelling. The process emphasizes practical touring ability and continuous learning.
Decisions at Antietam: The 14 choices that shaped America's bloodiest day
Q: How did you research the decisions that defined Antietam?
Lang explains a process of starting with primary sources, then corraling footnotes to trace origins, and finally weighing competing accounts to distill a defensible selection of fourteen decisions.
Tom Clemens talks Antietam preservation and the McClellan HQ debate
Q: Can you start by giving us a little bit of an update of where SHEP is, what has recently happened, and where are we going?
Clemens describes the property acquisitions near Harper's Ferry Road in partnership with the American Battlefield Trust, plans to move or clear buildings to reveal the battlefield view, hopes for a future boundary adjustment, and ongoing efforts to protect surrounding land through collaboration with preservation groups and adjacent properties.
Cannons, maps and memory: Live from the Antietam Institute
Q: What makes the Antietam field guide different from the Gettysburg guide in terms of story selection and focus?
The Antietam guide emphasizes new-to-me stories and diverse geographies, with a stronger nod to individual soldiers and local perspectives, whereas the Gettysburg book relied more on established narratives and familiar figures; the Antietam work aims to be more narrative-driven across multiple vignettes.
Cannons, maps and memory: Live from the Antietam Institute
Q: Carol, how did the leadership narrative of the Union Army at Antietam emerge given four consecutive commanders?
The panel suggests that the strength was deep but not a single 'home run' leader, and that the real takeaway is the ongoing development of leadership through a challenging campaign, with potential for Meade, Hooker, and others to mature in subsequent battles.

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What is The Antietam and Beyond Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A history-focused interview show that centers on the Battle of Antietam, the Maryland Campaign, and Civil War history more broadly, often featuring authors, battlefield guides, archivists, and museum professionals. Episodes blend author deep-dives, battlefield tours, preservation talks, and discussions of maps, primary sources, and memory. A standout trait is the consistent emphasis on primary research, material culture (maps, letters, farmsteads), and public history—often tying scholarship to field trips, preservation efforts, and public engagement. The hosts' journalist background adds a narrative, story-driven dimension to scholarly discussions, and sponsorship from Civil War Trails reinforces a practical, site-focused angle for listener... more

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2. Michael Lang
3. Tom Clemens
4. Jake Wynn
5. Carol Reardon
6. Jim Rosebrock
7. Aaron Holley
8. Chris Vincent

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