Send us a textLet's remember the nobodies! Social media titan and now author Adrian Bliss joins me to talk his new book The Greatest Nobodies of History: Minor Characters from Major Moments. It's hilarious and its got real history in it! Come listen!Buy The Greatest Nobodies in HistorySupport the show

Send us a textLet's get a confession out of him! Retired Homicide Detective Kim Mager tells the story of interrogating serial killer Shawn Grate and her book about it, A Hunger To Kill.Buy A Hunger to KillSupport the show

Send us a textLet's talk about more than just Agincourt! Dan Jones joins me to talk his new book Henry V: The Astonishing Triumph of England's Greatest Warrior King. He's more than just what the bard told you.Buy Henry VSupport the show

Send us a textLet's let the people decide! H.W. Brands joins the podcast to talk his book America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War. One of the best books of the year. Come hear about it!Buy America FirstSupport the show

Send us a textLet's remember some heroes! Authors Jack Carr (the Terminal List guy, duh) and James M. Scott join me to talk their collaboration and their new book Targeted: Beirut: The 1983 Marine Barracks Bombing and the Untold Origin Story of the War on Terror. Come listen!Buy TargetedCheck out Jack's websiteCheck out James's websiteSupport the show

Send us a textLet's take over an island! Author Abbott Kahler returns to talk about her bonkers new book, Eden Undone: A True Story of Sex, Murder, and Utopia at the Dawn of World War II. Seriously, how could you not want to hear more with that tagline? Come listen!Buy Eden UndoneCheck out Abbott's WebsiteSupport the show

Send us a textLet's storm the building! One of my personal favorites, Ben Macintyre, joins the podcast to talk his new book The Siege: A Six-Day Hostage Crisis and the Daring Special-Forces Operation That Shocked the World. Need I say more?Buy The SiegeSupport the show

Rachel Kousser, an author renowned for her exploration of Alexander the Great's life, joins to discuss her book on the often-overlooked final years of the iconic figure. She shares insights on the art of storytelling in ancient history and its relevance today. The conversation dives into Alexander's military genius, personal struggles, and complex relationships, including a critique of cinematic portrayals that differ from historical realities. Kousser also brings to light the cultural dynamics within Alexander’s empire through the story of Barcene, highlighting multiculturalism's ties to present-day issues.

Send us a textLet's take to the skies! Author Martin Dugard joins the podcast to talk his new book Taking London: Winston Churchill and the Fight to Save Civilization. Come listen!Buy Taking LondonCheck out Martin's websiteSupport the show

Send us a textLet's tell the whole story! Wall Street Journal Reporter and Author Valerie Bauerlein joins me to talk her new book The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty. Buy The Devil at His ElbowCheck out Valerie's work at the WSJSupport the show