The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War
Seth Paridon, William TotiThe Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast is the creation of Seth Paridon and Bill Toti. Seth is a World War II historian with over 20 years experience who's many roles also was serving as a chief historian for The National WWII Museum for 15 years. Bill is not a historian, but is a retired submarine commodore and military planner with a special interest in the Pacific War. Bill has a un... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 212 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall welcome author and historian Sara Vladic to the show to discuss her new book, The Dangerous Shore: How a Motley Crew of Scientists, Mobsters, Double Agents, Retirees, Volunteer Pilots (and a Boy Scout) Stopped ... more
This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall welcome their good friend John McManus to the show to talk research. Jon and I get stacks of emails every week asking where to look, how to look, what to look for, etc when it comes to researching a subject, pe... more
This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall are delighted to welcome Sal Mercogliano from What’s Going on With Shipping to the show to discuss US Navy fast oilers and the logistic issues in the Pacific during 1942. Seth and Jon give Sal the wheel and he... more
This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall welcome author Justin LaBorde to the show to talk about his new book, Scattered Far and Wide: The Naval Academy Class of 38 at War. The guys dig into some of the incredible personalities that populated the Clas... more
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Sometimes the talk gets a bit squidy for an Air Force guy. I was amazed with the MacArthur bio.
Small suggestion: when you open the subject , take less than 10 seconds to correlate the Pacific timeline to the European conflict. Such as “ we are covering Black Sheep squadron today, Boyanton is shot down and it is 6 months prior to D day”.
Really great pod guys👍🏼 A well deserved 5 stars.
Apple Podcasts5zmxbcb
United States15 days ago - Disappointed
Referring to ICE and CBP agents as “knuckle-dragging, federalized battle monkeys” just lost you a longtime listener.
Apple Podcasts1RUCCAS98United States24 days ago - Keep to WW2 opinions
Jon can drop political jabs, and I can drop a one star and unsubscribe.
Apple Podcasts1NopoliticaljabsUnited Statesa month ago - WW2
I hope this is going to turn into an editorial on current events by John. Love the HISTORY .
Apple Podcasts5Daisymayhem812United Statesa month ago - Best WW2 podcast
I absolutely love this podcast. I learn so much in every episode. My dad was in the Pacific as a SeeBee. He never talked much about it other than maybe a few times. I’d like to suggest maybe you can do an episode on the SeeBee’s. I like you both your personalities shine through and you aren’t afraid to express your feelings which I love. Thanks for bringing the Pacific theater to the public and the knowledge you have. Have either of you heard of the Gettysburg film festival? If they do a series ... more
Apple Podcasts5jimi0465United States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #84 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #114 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #229 |  United Kingdom/History |
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This show consistently delivers deep dives into the Pacific Theater of World War II, focusing on battles, strategy, and the people who shaped the conflict. Episodes combine rigorous historical analysis with accessible storytelling, often featuring guests with firsthand or scholarly perspectives. Listeners tend to appreciate thorough research, nuanced debates, and long-form discussions that unpack complex campaigns rather than offering quick soundbites. A notable strength is the hosts' willingness to challenge conventional narratives while maintaining engaging banter and clear takeaways, which makes it a strong fit for listeners who want both rigor and storytelling. The format and guest mix also position it well for sponsorships and collabor... more
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