

History Nerds United
Brendan Dowd
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!
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Dec 21, 2022 • 25min
Season 1 Wrap Up
Send us Fan MailLet'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

Dec 7, 2022 • 35min
The Civil War Battle Waged to Build a Confederate Navy With Alexander Rose
Send us Fan MailLet'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

Nov 23, 2022 • 42min
The Germans Trying to Bring Down Hitler in World War II With Tom Dunkel
Send us Fan MailLet'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

Nov 16, 2022 • 1h 13min
Benedict Arnold With James Kirby Martin
Send us Fan MailHe’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

Nov 2, 2022 • 40min
The Red Widow of Paris Margeurite Steinheil With Sarah Horowitz
Send us Fan MailLet'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

Oct 26, 2022 • 34min
Samuel Adams With Pulitzer Prize Winner Stacy Schiff
Send us Fan MailLet'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

Oct 19, 2022 • 36min
The Murder of Mexican Journalist Regina Martinez With Katherine Corcoran
Send us Fan MailLet'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

Oct 12, 2022 • 35min
History, Weed, and Sister Podcasting With Laurel from High Tales of History
Send us Fan MailLet'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

Oct 5, 2022 • 41min
Gilded Age Serial Killer Edward Rulloff With Kate Winkler Dawson
Send us Fan MailI 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

Sep 28, 2022 • 41min
Her Father's Life Growing Up in the Jim Crow South With Nita Whitaker
Send us Fan MailLet'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


