Author: Brendan Dowd
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The Pursuit of Professional Wrestling Glory with Alison Lyn Miller and Hollywood Hunter James
Let’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 House Check out Alison’s Website
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Rough House by Alison Lyn Miller
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Rough House: I got two words for ya. Read this! Quick synopsis: The story of Hunter James as he tries to climb the ladder of professional wrestling. Fact for Non-History People: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) generated $1.71 billion in revenue during 2025. Fact for History Nerds: There are hundreds of independent…
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Until the Last Gun is Silent by Matthew Delmont
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Until the Last Gun is Silent: Sometimes they aren’t even silent at home. Quick synopsis: The stories of Coretta Scott King and Skip Johnson during the Vietnam War. Fact for Non-History People: There are 96 recognized African American Medal of Honor recipients. Fact for History Nerds: Coretta Scott King was a…
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Hawai’i, Family, and Legacy with Sara Kehaulani Goo
Let’s go to paradise! Sara Kehaulani Goo joins me to talk Kuleana: A Story of Family, Land, and Legacy in Old Hawai’i. Buy Kuleana Check out Sara’s website
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Kuleana by Sara Goo
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Kuleana: Even paradise has taxes. Quick synopsis: The story of a woman dealing with family, legacy, heritage, and paradise (almost) lost. Fact for Non-History People: Hawai’i is the only state completely within a tropical climate. Fact for History Nerds: Hawai’i is the most isolated population center on Earth, located over 2,000…
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The Science of Second Chances by Jennifer Doleac
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Science of Second Chances: Better living through data. Quick synopsis: A look at some possible solutions to recidivism in the U.S. criminal justice system. Fact for Non-History People: In the U.S., approximately 70% of released prisoners are rearrested within 5 years. Fact for History Nerds: Within three years, nearly 50%…
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Our 200th Episode! Larry Bird at Indiana State University with Keith O’Brien
Let’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 Heartland Check out Keith’s website
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Heartland by Keith O’Brien
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Heartland: The legend before the legend. Quick synopsis: The story of Larry Bird’s path to a magical year at Indiana State University. Fact for Non-History People: Bird was set to play for the legendary Bobby Knight but quit before ever playing a game. Fact for History Nerds: Bird is the first…
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The Rembrandt Heist by Anthony Amore
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Rembrandt Heist: When in a jam, make a bigger jam. Quick synopsis: The life and crimes of art thief Myles Connor. Fact for Non-History People: The largest art heist on record is the 1990 heist at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston with 13 works valued at $500 million…