History Nerds United

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

Send us a textLet's get traitorous! Author and Journalist Alexander Rose joins the podcast to talk about his accent, having his book turned into the acclaimed TV Show Turn, and his new book The Lion and the Fox. Come listen!Buy The Lion and the FoxCheck out Alex's newest stuff on SubstackCheck out Alex's websiteSupport the show

Send us a textLet's get resistant! Author and journalist Tom Dunkel joins us to talk his new book, White Knights in the Black Orchestra. We muse on the life and death of writing publications, what real life as a freelance journalist is like, and we discuss the Germans who tried to bring down Hitler from the inside. You'll love it. Come listen!Buy White Knights in the Black OrchestraCheck out Tom's websiteSupport the show

Send us a textHe’s back! James Kirby Martin returns to discuss Benedict Arnold, Jim’s book about him, and the documentary Benedict Arnold: A Hero Betrayed which is based on the book. We even supersized the episode for you. Come listen!Check out Jim’s website:https://jameskirbymartin.com/Watch Benedict Arnold: A Hero BetrayedSupport the show

Send us a textLet's get scandalous! Author Sarah Horowitz joins the podcast to talk her new book, The Red Widow. We talk about her path to the book and what is the actual definition of a courtesan. We had so much fun. Come listen!Buy The Red WidowCheck out Sarah's WebsiteSupport the show

Send us a textLet's get revolutionary! Pulitzer Prize Winner Stacy Schiff joins the podcast to talk her new book, The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams. We talk about awkward Adams family dinners, if Stacy gets special treatment at restaurants, and whether or not we feel sympathy for colonial governors now and then. Come listen!Buy The Revolutionary: Samuel AdamsCheck out Stacy's websiteSupport the show

Send us a textLet's talk Mexico! Journalist and author Katherine Corcoran joins me to talk her new book, In the Mouth of the Wolf. Listen as Katherine talks about the heroic life and mysterious murder of Regina Martinez. She also gives out some very important travel info while talking about her love of Mexico. Come listen!Buy In the Mouth of the WolfSupport the show

Send us a textLet's get high on history! Laurel from the Hightailing Through History podcast joins me to talk about the joys (and agonies) of podcasting and how she roped her sister and co-host KT into it. Check out the podcastCheck out their InstagramSupport the show