The History Things Podcast

Mar 09 2025 96 ep. 126 mins 11
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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

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HTP EP 94: The Irish War of Independence: Part One - Background /Patrick McGuire

Mar 09 2025 106 mins  
Send us a text 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 Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Colm McGuinness, Maria Grigoryeva, Victor Sanchez, & The Wolfe Tones.

HTP EP 93: Dead Ball - Baseball 1900 to 1920 w/Andrew Miller

Feb 16 2025 140 mins  
Send us a text 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 Baseball came of age at the turn of the 20th century! Known as the Dead Ball Era, the period between 1900 and 1920 was a time of great chang

HTP EP 92: Is This A Great Game Or What? w/Tim & Jeff Kurkjian

Feb 09 2025 58 mins  
Send us a text 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 The Andie Summers Show on WXTU Radio (Philadelphia) to talk about why the game is so great and to share stories from its vast history. I

HTP EP 91: A Night To Remember - Dr. Robert Ballard Lecture Review w/Pat & Parker

Feb 07 2025 33 mins  
Send us a text 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 about his illustrious career and the future of ocean exploration and discovery. Sitting in the same room and listening to the sto

HTP EP 90: Historical Podcasting & Everything Else w/Matt Callery Pt. 2

Jan 26 2025 88 mins  
Send us a text 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 audience over 13 years old - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube at @TheHistoryThingsPodcast! Send us an email at HistoryT

HTP EP 89: Historical Podcasting & The “Truth” About “Jennie” Wade w/Matt Callery Pt. 1

Jan 19 2025 76 mins  
Send us a text 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 Gettysburg Podcast,” came to life and how it has evolved over the years! Also in this episode, because it’s always a riot when Matt C

HTP EP 88: Meet Parker Russell & Looking Ahead!

Jan 05 2025 37 mins  
Send us a text 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 and 2025 is looking like it’s going to be one for the record books! So Happy New Year everyone! May your 2025 bring you happiness an

HTP EP 87: *SUPRISE* Christmas Truce 1914 w/Matt Borders

Dec 22 2024 94 mins  
Send us a text 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 during the darkening days of the First World War. The Truce has become so steeped in legend that it takes on an almost mythical perspective.

HTP EP 86: 2024 Year End/Matt’s Swan Song

Dec 19 2024 78 mins  
Send us a text 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 podcast, because this years edition of our Year In Review, will also be the last time Co-Host Matt Borders joins us. After 5

HTP EP 85: The Romney Expedition 1861/62 Pt. Two w/Rob Ambrose

Dec 08 2024 191 mins  
Send us a text 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 1862, and runs the guys through the mud, snow and sleet of this campaign. How do these conditions wear on the men involved? Ho