History Nerds United

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

Send us a textLet's order up some fraud! The creators of McMillions (the documentary, podcast, and new book) James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte join the podcast! Come listen!Buy McMillionsCheck out James' websiteCheck out Brian's websiteCheck out their company FunMeterSupport the show

Send us a textLet's play a video game! Author and history professor Tore Olsson joins us to talk his new book Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past. Come listen!Buy Red Dead's HistoryBuy Red Dead Redemption II (the game!)Support the show

Send us a textLet's get kicked out of a country! Journalist and Author Larry Rohter joins me to discuss his exceptional book Into the Amazon: The Life of Cândido Rondon, Trailblazing Explorer, Scientist, Statesman, and Conservationist. It's one of the best biographies I have ever read. Come listen!Buy Into the AmazonSupport the show

Send us a textLet's find love in the last place you'd expect! Author Keren Blankfeld joins me to discuss her book Lovers in Auschwitz: A True Story. It's as unbelievable as you think. Come listen!Buy Lovers In AuschwitzCheck out Keren's websiteSupport the show

Send us a textLet's cool it down! The host of the award winning Cold War Conversations podcast, Ian Sanders, joins me to nerd all the way out about history, how he got started, and what makes for a great podcast. Come listen!Check out the podcast websiteSupport the show

Send us a textLet's save some art! Author and journalist Adam Brookes joins me to discuss his book Fragile Cargo: The World War II Race to Save the Treasures of China's Forbidden City. Come listen!Buy Fragile CargoCheck out Adam's websiteSupport the show