History Nerds United

Send us Fan MailAnother month, another list of books I don’t want you to miss!The Next One is For You by Ali Watkins the story of the gun runners from the U.S. who were trying to supply the IRA during the Troubles of Northern Ireland. Kennedy’s Coup by Jack Cheevers –a look at JFK and his decision makers as the U.S. descends into the Vietnam War. Arsenio by Arsenio Hall – a lot of great behinds the scenes stuff and overall a positive book which will put you in a good mood.Charles Sumner by Zaakir Tameez – a dig into the life of the guy you probably only remember as the one who got whooped with a cane in Congress right before the Civil War. Yes, there is more!  Running Deep by Tom Clavin – the submarine USS Tang was deadliest submarine in World War II. Need I say more?.My Classic Pick: Diamonds, Gold, and War by Martin Meredith – the story of South Africa but more specifically the British occupation of it, the discovery of diamonds, and the Boer wars. Support the show

Veronica Buckley, historian and author of Seven Sisters, explores Maria Theresia's seven daughters and their tangled lives. Short scenes cover surveillance and small comforts, handwritten letters and archival detective work. Stories touch on illness, reputation, marriage sacrifices, and who had the temperament for power. The conversation highlights family dynamics and the human side of revolutionary Europe.

Send a textLet's ring the bell! Alison Lyn Miller and Hollywood Hunter James join me to talk Rough House: A Father, a Son, and the Pursuit of Pro Wrestling Glory.Buy Rough HouseCheck out Alison's WebsiteSupport the show

Send us Fan MailLet's go to paradise! Sara Kehaulani Goo joins me to talk Kuleana: A Story of Family, Land, and Legacy in Old Hawai'i.Buy KuleanaCheck out Sara's websiteSupport the show

Send us Fan MailLet's talk about a legend! Keith O'Brien joins me to talk Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird.Buy HeartlandCheck out Keith's websiteSupport the show

Send us Fan MailWe can't interview them all, but I can for sure tell you the best books out there. Here is the latest release of books I don't want you to miss.Rebel of the Regency by Ann FosterUntil the Last Gun is Silent by Matthew Delmont The Science of Second Chances by Jennifer Doleac Heiresses by Miranda Kauffman Empire of Orgasm by Ellen Huet Support the show

Chris Jennings, author of End of Days and historian of religious culture, explores Ruby Ridge and apocalyptic belief in U.S. history. He traces the Weavers' turn to separatism and preparedness. He connects Revelation-shaped prophecy to real-world actions. He links Ruby Ridge to later tragedies and explains how escalation and missteps led to violence.

Send us Fan MailLet's talk about bloodbaths! Shelley Puhak returns to talk The Blood Countess: Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster.Buy The Blood CountessSupport the show

Send us Fan MailLet's return to the 80s! Elliot Williams joins me to talk Five Bullets: The Story of Bernie Goetz, New York's Explosive '80s, and the Subway Vigilante Trial That Divided the Nation.Buy Five BulletsSupport the show

Send us Fan MailLet's place a bet! Danny Funt joins me to talk Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling.Buy Everybody LosesCheck out Danny's websiteSupport the show