The History Things Podcast
A conversational approach to interpreting history. Hosts Patrick and Matt aim to connect you to some of your favorite stories from the past as well as ones you might not have ever heard before! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube at @TheHistoryThingsPodcast
Episodes
98 episodes
HTP EP 96: The Irish War of Independence Part Three w/Patrick McGuire
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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58:48
HTP EP 95: The Irish War of Independence: Part Two w/Patrick McGuire
Part two of our exploration of the Irish War of Independence between 1919 - 1921.
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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1:16:23
HTP EP 94: The Irish War of Independence: Part One w/Patrick McGuire
In this episode we begin exploring the Irish War of Independence! In part one, host Patrick McGuire takes us through the background of Irelands long struggle to obtain its sovereign right! This episode features music by: Derek Warfi...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:46:56
HTP EP 93: Dead Ball - Baseball 1900 to 1920 w/Andrew Miller
Andrew Miller joins us again on The History Things Podcast, this time talking about some early baseball history! Andrew is a big baseball geek and devoted Detroit Tigers fan, and he joins us to talk about the moment Major League Bas...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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2:20:26
HTP EP 92: Is This A Great Game Or What? w/Tim & Jeff Kurkjian
Baseball season is upon us and for the first time on the podcast, we are opening the conversation about America’s past-time! We are joined by Hall Of Fame baseball writer and ESPN Analyst Tim Kurkjian, and his son Jeff, Co-Host of ...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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58:34
HTP EP 91: A Night To Remember - Dr. Robert Ballard Lecture Review w/Pat & Parker
Pat & Parker got to have a night out on the town! This past week, the fellas attended the Frederick Speakers Series and had the awesome experience of listening to famed ocean explorer and personal hero of ours, Dr. Robert Ballard, talk abou...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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33:55
HTP EP 90: Historical Podcasting & Everything Else w/Matt Callery Pt. 2
In this episode, Pat & Parker wrap up their conversation with “Addressing Gettysburg,” host Matt Callery about what his experience has been like hosting a historical podcast over the years! - This episode is recommended for an ...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:28:31
HTP EP 89: Historical Podcasting & The “Truth” About “Jennie” Wade w/Matt Callery Pt. 1
Part one of a two-part conversation with “Addressing Gettysburg,” host Matt Callery about what it is like to host a podcast focused on historical subjects! This episode features a behind the scenes look at how the “Addressing Getty...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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1:16:38
HTP EP 88: Meet Parker Russell & Looking Ahead!
We kick off Season 6 with a short chat with our new Co-Host Parker Russell and by taking a brief look ahead to what’s in store for this year! We are very excited about some of the projects we’re working on for the show this season ...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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37:41
HTP EP 87: *SUPRISE* Christmas Truce 1914 w/Matt Borders
Surprise! The ACTUAL swans song! Our friend Matt Borders has departed the show… As a parting treat though, he dishes up one last story that ties into the spirit of the holidays. The Christmas Truce of 1914, a shred of humanity duri...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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1:34:23
HTP EP 86: 2024 Year End/Matt’s Swan Song
It’s the end of the year again, which means it’s the end of the season… our 5th season! And while it is customary for us to take a look back at the years work we have put out, this year we will also be looking back at 5 years of doing the podca...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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1:18:27
HTP EP 85: The Romney Expedition 1861/62 Pt. Two w/Rob Ambrose
Thought the guys were done with the Bath-Romney Campaign? Not on your life! Once again, join Pat, Matt and their guest, Rob Ambrose, as they discuss one of the lesser known campaigns of the war. Rob picks up the tale right at the beginning of 1...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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3:11:57
HTP EP 84: The Romney Expedition 1861/62 Pt. One w/Rob Ambrose
The guys have Rob Ambrose back in studio! This time we are getting a two part episode about the early years of the Civil War out in Rob's neck of the woods, the Bath Romney Campaign! This often overlooked campaign in the winter of ...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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2:24:31
HTP EP 83: **LIVE - 24hrs On The Ridge** Gettysburg 1869 w/Codie East
Now for something completely different! The guys are back in Gettysburg with friend of the show Codie Eash, but this time, for the first time, they recorded the show live! That's right, as part of the Seminary Ridge Museum's 24 Hou...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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1:26:25
HTP EP 82: USCT’s In The Department Of The South w/Rich Condon
Joining Pat and Matt in the War Department Studio is former Reconstruction National Historic site ranger, Rich Condon! Rich is a brilliant researcher and storyteller who has studied the Department of the South, and specifically it's United Stat...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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2:07:57
HTP EP 81: A Quest For Bones: Macabre Souvenirs Of The American Civil War w/Dr. JimBroomall
Happy Halloween from the History Things Podcast! For this Halloween special the guys have brought in friend of the show and former director of the George Tyler Moore Civil War Center at Shepherd University, Dr. James Broomall! Dr. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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1:55:23
HTP EP 80: Connecting To History Through Music Vol. 3 “Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald” w/Producer Parker Russell
It's time for another look at history through the lens of music! While not one of Matt's strong suits, Pat had brought in some backup with show producer Parker!Parker gives the guys a dive into the development and performance of "The Wr...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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1:57:13
HTP EP 79: “I Dread The Thought Of The Place…” w/D. Scott Hartwig
For the 162 commemoration of the Battle of Antietam Pat & Matt turned to friend of the show, Scott Hartwig, to discuss the second volume in his Maryland Campaign series. Following on the back of To Antietam Creek, Scott published last year,...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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3:21:45
HTP EP 78: The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald w/Rich Napolitano (Shipwrecks & Sea Dogs Podcast)
The boys are back with another shipwreck and who better to talk shipwrecks with than the host of the Shipwrecks & Sea Dogs podcast, Rich Napolitano! Rich gives us a deep dive on one of the most famous shipwrecks in both history and pop cult...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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2:22:57
HTP EP 77: Tales Of Historic Megatsunamis w/Co-Host Pat McGuire
It's summer! For the History Things Podcast cast that means history, travel and hanging out on the beach! ⛱️ For your summer listening enjoyment Pat leads the conversation about one of his life long fascinations, the Megatsunami! T...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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1:38:18
HTP EP 76: The Battle Of Athens 1946 w/ Ill-Equipped History
Pat and Matt have had some great collaborations and they are doing it again! This time the guys are working with the ladies of the Ill-Equipped History Podcast. Morgan and Emileigh join the guys to touch on a little known story of ...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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2:59:52
HTP EP 75: Union Mills Homestead - A Family Divided w/Kyle Dalton
While Pat and Matt are very familiar with the military aspects of the American Civil War, what about the civilians of the Civil War Era? To help the guys explore the story of Maryland civilians during the war they are joined by Kyle Dalton, the...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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1:41:33
HTP EP 74: The Myth of Little Round Top w/Garry Adelman
The History Things Podcast is proud to have on one of the great personalities and guides of the American Civil War, the Historian of the American Battlefield Trust, Garry Adelman!While many of you are familiar with Garry's great content...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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52:27
HTP EP 73: The Battle Of Monocacy Junction 1864 (&More) w/ Tracy Evans
With July comes thoughts of Gettysburg, but 2024 marks the 160th Commemoration of the THIRD Confederate Invasion, the 1864 Monocacy Campaign! Fought just over a year after the more famous fight in Pennsylvania, the Battle of Monocacy is remembe...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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3:16:00
HTP EP 72: Mid Year Review (Season 5)
It's that time of year again, the Season 5 mid year review! Join hosts Pat, Matt and their producer Parker as they discuss the season this far, get into some rabbit hole shenanigans and provide a preview of the rest of the season.It's b...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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1:23:22