History Nerds United
Let's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with award winning authors, the rantings of a history nerd, and various other things. Enjoy!
Latest episodes
Dec 3, 2024 • 40min
Marcia Clark talks the OJ Simpson Trial and the True Crime Story of Barbara "Bloody Babs" Graham
Send us a textLet's go to court! Marcia Clark joins me to talk her book Trial by Ambush: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth about the Case of Barbara Graham. Yes, a little about OJ, too. Come listen!Buy Trial by AmbushCheck out Marcia's WebsiteSupport the show
Nov 26, 2024 • 31min
John Oller on the FBI and the War Against American Gangsters Like John Dillinger, Babyface Nelson, and Bonnie and Clyde
Send us a textLet's join the war on crime! John Oller joins the podcast to talk his book Gangster Hunters: How Hoover G-men Vanquished America's Deadliest Public Enemies! Come listen!Buy Gangster HuntersCheck out John's websiteSupport the show
Nov 19, 2024 • 33min
Gladiator Historian Alexander Mariotti Talks Gladiator I and II, Spartacus, and the Glory of Rome
Send us a textLet's enter the arena! Gladiator Historian Alexander Mariotti Talks Gladiator I and II, Spartacus, and the Glory of Rome! Why go to the movies when you can get everything you need right here? Come listen!Check out Alexander's websiteSupport the show
Nov 12, 2024 • 35min
Erik Rebain Reveals the Untold Story of the Life of the Infamous Nathan Leopold of the Leopold and Loeb Murder
Send us a textLet's tell the whole story! Erik Rebain joins me to discuss his book Arrested Adolescence: The Secret Life of Nathan Leopold. Turns out murder was just the tip of the iceberg. Come listen!Buy Arrested AdolescenceSupport the show
Nov 5, 2024 • 56min
Helen Castor Talks Shakespeare, Richard II, Henry IV, and the Rebellion That Had to Happen
Send us a textLet's seize the throne! Helen Castor joins me to talk her new book The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV. It's one of the best books of 2024. Come listen!Buy The Eagle and the HartSupport the show
Oct 29, 2024 • 30min
Tabitha Stanmore Talks The History of Cunning Folk, Magic, and Why They Aren't Witches
Send us a textLet's be cunning! Tabitha Stanmore joins me to discuss her book Cunning Folk: Life in the America of Practical Magic. She explains why cunning folk weren't burned at the stake like witches.Buy Cunning FolkCheck out Tabitha's websiteSupport the show
Oct 22, 2024 • 28min
YouTube Star Adrian Bliss Talks about the Greatest Nobodies of History Including Leonardo da Vinci's Ferret, Henry VIII's Groom of the Stool, and Many More
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
Oct 15, 2024 • 40min
Retired Homicide Detective Kim Mager Tells the Story of Interrogating Serial Killer Shawn Grate
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
Oct 8, 2024 • 40min
Dan Jones on the Greatest Warrior King in English History Henry V
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
Oct 1, 2024 • 48min
H.W. Brands on the Battle for American Isolationism Before World War II Between Charles Lindbergh and the America First Movement vs. President Franklin Roosevelt
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
