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Who am I?
I am the current host, researcher, and writer of the weekly podcast, Civics & Coffee. A life long learner and self-described history nerd, I decided to pursue graduate work to further enhance my skills and writing. History gets a bad rap. Whether it’s painted as boring, uninteresting, or somehow used as an indoctrination tool, too many don’t give history a chance. I firmly believe history can be fun, engaging, and interesting- you just have to find the right topic and delivery. My hope is that this list will provide others an opportunity to find the history that works for them.
My Show
What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
Civics & Coffee is a short form, narrative driven podcast that focuses on United States history. Most episodes are under twenty minutes as I try to break down history in small, bite size pieces. This is the perfect podcast for the adults who don’t have the time to dedicate to deep dives, or to the people who want a quick refresher. My hope is that after you’ve listened to my episodes, you’ll be thirsty for more.
What is my podcast playlist about?
History. In all it’s shapes and sizes. This list includes narrative driven, interview, and roundtable discussion based podcasts all related in some way to history or historical training.
1. Presidencies of the United States
Why this podcast?
If you ever wanted to know the details behind a president and their administration, this is the show for you. Jerry is thorough and clearly passionate about his topics and spends hours reviewing the intricate complexities of past administrations.
Presidencies of the United States
Evergreen Podcasts
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5.0
This podcast is devoted to exploring presidential history from the founding of the office in 1789 on through the present day. I plan to take a systematic approach to both the people and the events that have shaped and reshaped each administration and the office in general.
6 Listeners
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How many episodes does Presidencies of the United States have?
Presidencies of the United States currently has 228 episodes available.
What topics does Presidencies of the United States cover?
The podcast is about History and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Presidencies of the United States?
The average episode length on Presidencies of the United States is 52 minutes.
How often are episodes of Presidencies of the United States released?
Episodes of Presidencies of the United States are typically released every 13 days, 17 hours.
When was the first episode of Presidencies of the United States?
The first episode of Presidencies of the United States was released on Jan 3, 2017.
2. The Modern Scholar Podcast
Why this podcast?
Philip uses his show to highlight how historians and community members are engaged in modern scholarship. He interviews are informative, engaging, and you will walk away refreshed each time.
The Modern Scholar Podcast
The Modern Scholar Podcast
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Welcome to the Modern Scholar podcast! All around the world there are individuals doing great things - asking great questions, conducting meaningful research, innovating, and building better communities. This series brings together all of these things, interviewing librarians, scholars, and community leaders who are not only performing cutting edge work, but share the same passion for educating, encouraging, and empowering those around them. I’m glad you’re here, and I hope you’ll subscribe as we build a community of modern scholars, just like you. Are you ready? Let’s do this!
2 Listeners
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How many episodes does The Modern Scholar Podcast have?
The Modern Scholar Podcast currently has 103 episodes available.
What topics does The Modern Scholar Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.
What is the average episode length on The Modern Scholar Podcast?
The average episode length on The Modern Scholar Podcast is 56 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Modern Scholar Podcast released?
Episodes of The Modern Scholar Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Modern Scholar Podcast?
The first episode of The Modern Scholar Podcast was released on Mar 28, 2022.
3. Operation History
Why this podcast?
Four friends. Four historians. Endless laughter. Operation history is a wonderfully fun and engaging podcast by a group of friends who share a passion for history. Each episode topic is decided by one of the group and they know no bounds. From Jack the Ripper to corn in New England, this group is a real treat.
Operation History
Operation History
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5.0
Where history is more than what you remember. A podcast where four history majors come together to discuss, debate and educate all matters of history. Topics range from the dawn of time to the end of the 20th century (and everywhere in between). Join us as we explore the past through meaningful, relevant and entertaining discussion!
3 Listeners
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How many episodes does Operation History have?
Operation History currently has 37 episodes available.
What topics does Operation History cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts and Education.
What is the average episode length on Operation History?
The average episode length on Operation History is 48 minutes.
How often are episodes of Operation History released?
Episodes of Operation History are typically released every 32 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Operation History?
The first episode of Operation History was released on Aug 18, 2020.
4. Drafting the Past
Why this podcast?
As a historian in training, I love listening to these episodes for a sneak peek on others’ writing process. The host welcomes a new guest each episode to discuss their scholarship and their approach to writing. There is something for everyone.
Drafting the Past
Kate Carpenter
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5.0
Drafting the Past is a podcast devoted to the craft of writing history. Each episode features an interview with a historian about the joys and challenges of their work as a writer.
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How many episodes does Drafting the Past have?
Drafting the Past currently has 44 episodes available.
What topics does Drafting the Past cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts, Books and Arts.
What is the average episode length on Drafting the Past?
The average episode length on Drafting the Past is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Drafting the Past released?
Episodes of Drafting the Past are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Drafting the Past?
The first episode of Drafting the Past was released on Jan 19, 2022.
5. [Abridged] Presidential Histories
Why this podcast?
Want to learn about the presidents but don’t have a lot of time? Join the host Kenny Ryan for a brief, yet comprehensive, overview of past presidents. Kenny is engaging, funny, and clearly a passionate historian.
![[Abridged] Presidential Histories](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/6525cc0e1e417ed39f762f8124d08715bf80d60045828e7dbdde538ee5b7f9b9.jpg)
[Abridged] Presidential Histories
Kenny Ryan
Play first episode
5.0
From Yorktown to the Civil War, Pearl Harbor to 9/11, discover the pivotal moments that defined each president's life and legacy and the lessons we can draw from them. New episodes available the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.
3 Listeners
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How many episodes does [Abridged] Presidential Histories have?
[Abridged] Presidential Histories currently has 109 episodes available.
What topics does [Abridged] Presidential Histories cover?
The podcast is about Political, History, United States, American, Podcast, Podcasts, Politics and Government.
What is the average episode length on [Abridged] Presidential Histories?
The average episode length on [Abridged] Presidential Histories is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of [Abridged] Presidential Histories released?
Episodes of [Abridged] Presidential Histories are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of [Abridged] Presidential Histories?
The first episode of [Abridged] Presidential Histories was released on Mar 30, 2020.
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