History Nerds United

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

Send us a textI don't know how Kate Winkler Dawson finds time for all the things she does, but thank goodness she found the time to write All This is Wicked. Kate joins the podcast to talk her new book and how maybe possibly she can find some time for questionable TV (and she names names!). I had so much fun and you will, too. Come listen!Check out Kate's websiteBuy All That is WickedListen to her podcastsSupport the show

Send us a textLet's get positive! Actress, singer, author, and nurse Nita Whitaker joins the podcast to talk her book about her father, When Your Hand is in the Lion's Mouth. We also talk about her singing career and what it's like being an actress on Grey's Anatomy when you are also a real life nurse. You're going to feel good listening to this. What are you waiting for?Check out Nita's websiteBuy When Your Hand is in the Lion's MouthSupport the show

Send us a textWhether she is going by Abbott Kahler or Karen Abbott, she is a great interview. Abbott joins the podcast to let us know why her name changed, all about her upcoming works, and we dive into her previous (and amazing) books like The Ghosts of Eden Park. This was a lot of fun. Come listen!Check out Abbott's websiteBuy her books hereSupport the show

Send us a textLet's get religious! Kind of! Pulitzer Prize winner David Kertzer joins the pod to discuss his new book, the Pope at War, what it's like to get into the Secret Vatican Archives, and just what is anthropology really. You'll love it, come listen!Buy The Pope at WarVisit David's WebsiteSupport the show

Send us a textHe's back! James M. Scott returns to the podcast to talk his new book, Black Snow, and whether or not I am still invited for porch drinking. It's even better than the last one because I kinda know what I am doing now. Allegedly. Check out James' websiteBuy Black SnowSupport the show

Send us a textTake a trip to the golden era of air travel and workplace sexism! Nell McShane Wulfhart joins the podcast to talk about her book, The Great Stewardess Rebellion. We talk about not making any money as a travel journalist, where to get the best steak, and of course, ridiculous workplace dynamics. I loved it, you will, too. Check out Nell's websiteBuy The Great Stewardess RebellionSupport the show

Send us a textThis episode is insaaaaaaaaane! Journalist, author, and all around great guy Gary Weiss joins the podcast to talk about his new book,  Retail Gangster, about the life of Crazy Eddie. Who is Crazy Eddie? Oh, let us tell you. You won't be disappointed.Check out Gary's websiteBuy Retail GangsterSupport the show

Send us a textI don't know where the incomparable Margalit Fox finds the time, but she does. She chats with me about her years at the New York Times, her books, and her forthcoming movie based on one of her books! We talk about how to write an obituary and if we could ever pull off a long con. Come listen!Check out Margalit's websiteBuy her books hereSupport the show

Send us a textLet's talk old timey scandals! Author Bill Shaffer joins the podcast to talk his new book, the Scandalous Hamiltons. We talk about Bill's path to becoming an author and how the media loved a good story back then and still does today. Don't worry, we won't spoil the twists for you, but trust me, this thing is nuts. Come listen!Buy The Scandalous HamiltonsSupport the show