Category: Podcast Episodes

Let’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 Siege

Let’s head to the ocean! Author Rachel Kousser joins me to talk her book Alexander at the End of the World: The Forgotten Final Years of Alexander the Great. Come listen! Buy Alexander at the End of the WorldCheck out Rachel’s website

Let’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 website

Let’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 WSJ

Let’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 FunMeter

Let’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!)

Let’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 Amazon

Let’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 website

Let’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!