The best podcasts for Historians and Grad Students

Through Civics & Coffee, Alycia offers fascinating, bite-sized explorations of history, perfectly timed to enjoy with your morning coffee! One of the best features, in my book, is that Alycia will often produce episodes focused on a listener request—which is awesome!

Where was this podcast when I was in grad school? Seriously—Kate Carpenter had crafted a show that highlights the questions—and answers—we all NEED to know as people who research and write about history. Learn about other historians’ writing processes, tools that help them, and sage words of wisdom that can help us all become better writers!

I hope you’re ready for a good time! Brian and Bill have created a friendly, light-hearted way to get to know some of the most important historians in our field—a virtual happy hour where you can not only meet some of your heroes, but also learn what drew them into the history profession, what kinds of pets they have, and about their favorite BBQ! Amidst the camaraderie, though, Brian and Bill pull out important pieces of wisdom and advice that all of us can use and should keep in mind. Don’t miss this show!

If airpower is your thing, look no further! With each episode Mike Hankins and Brian Laslie invite an interesting figure or historian to share a unique experience or story relating to American military aviation. From pilots to scholars, this show is fantastic for anyone interested in American military airpower and the people involved in it.

This is a great show. For those interested in modern war, military affairs, strategy, and national security, this podcast is a great way to stay in the know with important topics and insights current in these fields. John Amble hosts fascinating conversations and his thoughtful questions set up each quest with an opportunity to highlight their important work.