History Nerds United

Send us a textLet's talk Russia! Russia expert (among other things) and author Mark Galeotti joins us to talk his book, Putin's Wars, why the Ukraine War is going the way it is, and how much vodka is too much vodka. You're going to love it. Come listen!Buy Putin's WarsCheck out Mark's blogSupport the show

Send us a textLet's save some temples! The Queen of World War II literature, Lynne Olson, joins the podcast to talk about her new book, Empress of the Nile. We talk about branching out from World War II writing and what's it like being complimented by government officials. Come listen!Buy Empress of the NileCheck out Lynne's websiteSupport the show

Send us a textLet's confide! Author Christopher Gorham joins us to talk his new book, The Confidante. We talk about old high schools, World War II, and how Anna Rosenberg is kind of like Forrest Gump. Come listen!Buy The ConfidanteCheck out Chris' websiteSupport the show

Send us a textLet's solve a cold case! Reporter and author Lou Raguse joins me to discuss his new book, Vanished in Vermillion, the perfect broadcast voice, and how to handle yourself when things go bad during an interview. You're going to love it so come listen!Buy Vanished in VermillionCheck out Lou's WebsiteSupport the show

Send us a textLet's evacuate! Military historian and author Robert Kershaw joins us to talk his book Dunkirchen 1940 and his time in the British military.  Come learn everything you never knew about the Miracle of Dunkirk.Buy Dunkirchen 1940 Check out Robert's websiteSupport the show

Send us a textLet's prepare for war! Author Steve Kemper joins us to talk his book, Our Man in Tokyo. We also discuss how you say, "Louisville" so you never have to get corrected again. Come listen!Buy Our Man in TokyoCheck out Steve's websiteSupport the show

Send us a textLet's get cold! Friend of the pod, Buddy Levy, returns to talk his new book Empire of Ice & Stone. We discuss Buddy becoming a pandemic grandpa, being mocked by John Oliver, and opportunist expedition leaders. Come listen!Buy Empire of Ice & StoneCheck out Buddy's websiteSupport the show

Send us a textLet's talk España! Author Giles Tremlett joins the podcast to talk his book on the history of Spain, where you should stop if you go on a trip, and how he adopted the country as his own.  ¡Este libro es genial! Come listen!Buy  España Support the show

Send us a textLet's investigate! Season 2 starts off with retired Toronto homicide detective, reporter, and author Steve Ryan. Steve talks about his new book, what Canada is like, and becoming the media after being a cop for so many years. This was an amazing interview. Come listen!*Warning - this interview does explicitly discuss cases which involve murder and torture. Please listen with care.Buy The Ghost That Haunt MeSupport the show

Send us a textLet's wrap it up! For the first time, we turn the mic around. Producer Mike and I get interviewed by an old friend on the great things that happened to us in Season 1. We also thank some wonderful people, mock each other gently, and talk about what's going to happen in Season 2. Thank you for listening, and see you January 11, 2023 for Season 2 Episode 1!Support the show