The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War
Seth Paridon, Jon Parshall, William TotiThe Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast is the creation of Seth Paridon, Bill Toti and Jon Parshall. Seth is a World War II historian with over 20 years experience whose many roles in his career have been serving as historian for The National WWII Museum for 15 years, as well as museum deputy director and historian for the US Army. Jon is a world-renowned author and speaker. Jon brings... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 249 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryCoursesEducation | |||
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It's Q&A season boys and girls! We are taking questions at unauthorizedpacificpodcast@gmail.com from November 14-28. Keep em short and to the point! Also, come meet us at Cafe Nola in Pensacola Beach on Wednesday November 18!
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In this special episode, Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall take questions from the audience at The National Museum of the Pacific War's annual conference. Thanks to all members of The Nerderati who came out to hang with us. ATTN!! Make sure and preorder ... more
This week, Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall take a look at some well known, and some not so well known, archival footage of USS Franklin (CV-13). On March 19,1945, USS Franklin was struck by two Japanese bombs dropped in a quick strike while she and Tas... more
This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall are happy to welcome a member of The Nerderati to the show as Brian Perry comes aboard to talk about Yorktown’s damage at Coral Sea and Midway. Brian gets into the deep weeds about what happened to Ole Yorky at... more
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Great series of episodes on the Philippines!
Apple Podcasts5guiguihuihiuhuo
United Statesa month ago - Wooley
This author/researcher interview contained excellent content as usual, thanks.
But his presentation was badly marred for me by his excessive use of the phrase “sort of” littering his rhetoric.
This is a common verbal tic in our modern language. But Mr Wooley used this interstitial filler HUNDREDS of times.
Apple Podcasts4DradjazzUnited Statesa month ago - Meh
Boy do I miss Bill!!
HE was excellent, not like the clowns on the pod now!
Apple Podcasts2dfrcompUnited States2 months ago - Substantial
I wound up listening to — and later watching — all the episodes.
I cannot praise this podcast too much. It is superb.
I do miss Bill Toti, but the hosts who remain are also top notch.
Apple Podcasts5OtioseUnited States2 months ago - Vital important and also super entertaining.
These gentlemen are ensuring the legacy of every single individual from both sides of the conflict are remembered and learned from. I can’t say enough
Apple Podcasts5T BlevUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #65 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #100 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #140 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #97 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  Germany/History |
Apple Podcasts | #41 |  South Korea/History |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two veteran historians host a rigorous deep-dive into Pacific War events, battles, and leadership decisions, often pairing archival context with scholarly analysis and occasional guest experts. Episodes routinely dissect strategy, logistics, and personalities shaping the U.S. victory in the Pacific, with a strong emphasis on naval and ground campaigns, prisoner experiences, and postwar repercussions. Unique strengths include a blend of archival research, museum-level perspectives, and a willingness to challenge conventional narratives, making it a solid choice for history buffs, military professionals, and listeners seeking thorough, source-driven discussions. Listeners can expect detailed maps, battle-by-battle breakdowns, and occasional a... more
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