Random History Podcasts

Justice in America, hosted by Josie Duffy Rice and Clint Smith, is a podcast for everyone interested in criminal justice reform— from those new to the system to experts who want to know more. Each episode we cover a new criminal justice issue. We explain how it works and look at its impact on people, particularly poor people and people of color. We’ll also interview activists, practitioners, experts, journalists, organizers, and others, to learn. By the end of the episode, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of what drives mass incarceration and what can fix it.

Categories: Education, News

Tags: America, criminal, History, incarceration, jail, justice, law, Politics, Prison

This podcast explores the legends of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table from their origins to the modern day. We’ll discuss Welsh legends, Geoffrey of Monmouth, Chretien de Troyes, the Vulgate and Post-Vulgate Cycles, Malory’s Morte d’Arthur, the Victorian revival and modern adaptations, as well as many lesser-known works.

https://www.matterofbritainpodcast.com

https://www.patreon.com/thematterofbritainpodcast

Music is from “Hevene Quene” by Ensemble Belladonna, courtesy of Raumklang music. Available at Spotify, Apple Music and asinamusic.com.

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Categories: Arts, Education, History

Tags: arthurian, Britain, British Literature, camelot, chivalry, History, Holy Grail, king arthur, Legend, Literature, medieval, Medieval Literature, Medieval Romances, middle ages, round table

This is the story of a truck and the story of a country. The Ford Bronco is one of the most beloved brands in American automotive history. But when the last one rolled off the assembly line in Wayne, Michigan on June 12th, 1996, it was the end of the brand, and the start of a lot of questions. Sonari Glinton goes on the road trip of a lifetime to find out why Ford killed the Bronco and meets the passionate fans and team of Ford employees who went underground to bring it back. This 8-part serial is a fifty-year odyssey of blood, sweat, and dirt. It takes you from the dizzying heights of the post-war boom, to the most watched police chase in American television history and this year’s rebirth of the Bronco.

Categories: History, Leisure

Tags: 4x4, automotive, bronco, Cars, detroit, Ford, History, international scout, jeep, michigan, Millennials, MYSTERY, off-roading, oj, oj simpson, slow white bronco, SUV, trucks, WW2

Salon B is an aural gathering of scholars across disciplines, hosted by Berghahn Books—an award-winning academic press. Historically, salons followed Horace’s aim of poetry “either to inform or delight,” and we hope to do both as we bring you a gathering of academics and writers from a wide range of disciplines to discuss their work, read extracts, and talk about academic life, all tied to a different monthly theme. Music © Chris Chappell christopher.a.chappell@gmail.com

Categories: Arts, Science

Tags: academia, academicbooks, anthropology, Books, History, socialsciences

In search of the legendary “Portrait of Dr Gachet”. The last great portrait by Vincent van Gogh disappeared from the public eye three decades ago. The podcast series FINDING VAN GOGH traces the painting’s eventful history – to get to the bottom of the question: where is the masterpiece now?

Categories: Arts, History, Society & Culture

Tags: art, Art market, Culture, gachet, History, museum, portrait of dr gachet, städel Museum, van Gogh, Vincent van Gogh

Influence is a show about…influence (surprise!) Join Damian Bradfield as he explores who has it, who wants it, and most importantly, how to use it for good.

This season, we are going back to our roots and zooming in on the influential voices shaping culture and creativity today. Damian goes down some unexpected avenues with a host of brilliant minds as he discusses what makes great art, the thrill of taking a risk, and the social good that can come from following your passions. This show is 100% for you if you can’t read or simply like listening. Our producer Rachel works wonders to make Damian sound half interesting and sometimes adds a jingle (budget allowing). Damian was voted as one of the world’s favourite faces for podcasts in 2021 and has also written a book called the Trust Manifesto that all his family bought but haven’t yet read.

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Categories: Arts, Business

Tags: ads, advertising, Culture, documentary, facebook, focus groups, global advertising, History, influence, internet, interview, marketing, Public Relations, tv, wetransfer

Old houses, old histories, old friends, new takes! In each episode, a house of Notable Repute is discussed, with one amateur house enthusiast (Mindy) sharing her findings with one enthusiastic listener (Deb). From the very glamorous homes of railroad barons, to the kooky DIY efforts of those Arts and Crafters, we’ll take a peek inside them all, and ponder that singular question, “Could we live here?” We’re closing out our season with one of the most iconic buildings in New York. The Chrysler Building in midtown Manhattan was paid for and owned by Walter P. Chrysler, automobile tycoon, and designed by the avant-garde architect of the age, William Van Alen. Hey, it’s not exactly a house but it does have hubcaps as ornamentation! A sky-high Art Deco lunch club! Sneaky spires! Career-ending lawsuits! All that drama and more!

Categories: Arts, Society & Culture

Tags: architecture, History, old homes, old houses

Hosts Jonathan & Kiley talk about the history of the upcoming week, but a long time ago (and sometimes not so long ago). Occasionally, they even know what they are talking about! Join them in exploring topics like Space Monkeys, Teleportation, Viking Battles, Death Poems, and more! (Produced by Halfwit Podcasts)

Categories: History

Tags: Comedy, Education, halfwit, History, talk

From one the nation’s most trusted public affairs radio hosts comes a new daily politics podcast that goes beyond the headlines and talking points. Through thoughtful conversations with leading journalists and key newsmakers, Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast, helps listeners make sense of the day’s news, offering crucial context and a clear-eyed assessment of the stakes at hand. When news is made by the minute and information overload is the norm, Lehrer is a sane guide in a frenetic world. Join us. Produced by WNYC, home to other award-winning news podcasts including The Takeaway and New Yorker Radio Hour. The episodes of Impeachment: A Daily Podcast, that were formerly found at this feed are archived online, at impeachmentpodcast.org

Categories: News

Tags: 2020, Brian, daily, election, History, journalism, lehrer, News, Politics, public, radio, wnyc

Exciting news! We are running a special online course this winter. Over 6 weeks from Samhain to Winter Solstice we invite you to join us online to be nourished and entertained by the magical stories of Ireland’s ancient culture. A live interactive experience with Into the Mythic hosts Pol and Leeanne.
Find out more and book your place at https://www.leeanneodonnell.com/store/p/into-the-mythic-online-course

Join us as we journey back and find new meanings in some very ancient stories. Leeanne O Donnell and Pol O Colmain revisit Ireland’s ancient legends with fresh ears – peeling back the layers to uncover what resonance these stories might have for us now in the 21st Century. Some stories endure for thousands of years and these ones have – so what are they trying to tell us ? This series is made possible by the kind sponsorship of our friends at Wild Goose Studio. https://wildgoosestudio.com. Recorded at the Working Artist’s Studio in Ballydehob. Presented and produced by Leeanne O Donnell. Music composed and performed by Pol and Dubhaltach O Colmain @workingartiststudios
Leeanne’s first novel Sparks of Bright Matter is out now – in all good bookshops, on kindle and as an audiobook on Audible and Spotify.

Categories: History, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

Tags: History, Irish, Legends, mythology, spiritual

Join us as we hubble, bubble, toil, and trouble our way through aspects of midwifery, birth, lactation, and womanhood. We tackle and discuss a variety of topics within the sphere of womanhood, birth, and lactation and what this entails in today’s society. We want to be able to share in the strengths of women gathering together and being more informed, for their birth, their feeding experience, and the transition into knowing ourselves better. This is the podcast to connect us as a greater circle of women united.

Categories: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family

Tags: baby, birth, breastfeeding, doula, History, lactation, midwife, mom, motherhood, parenting, pregnancy, research, woman, Womanhood

A fortnightly military history podcast looking at all aspect of war throughout the ages.

Categories: History, Society & Culture

Tags: History, Military, war, WW2, wwii

Founded in 1925 by business leaders, entertainment figures and politicians, the Los Angeles Breakfast Club is the weekly gathering place for those seeking camaraderie and those who love the history and culture of Los Angeles. “The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR” is a tribute to the days of yesteryear when the LABC was a fixture on the radio and it’s a monthly review and preview of happenings at the Democracy of Ham ‘N Eggs. The show is hosted and produced by podcast veteran Phil Leirness.

Categories: History, Society & Culture

Tags: Camaraderie, community, foundation, friendship, glendale, griffithpark, hamneggs, hiddenlosangeles, History, LosAngeles, losfeliz, organization, socialclub

Listen to audio versions of some of American Experience’s most recently-broadcast full-length documentaries. Want more full-length American Experience audiocasts? Please leave a review and let us know what you think.

Categories: History

Tags: american, audiocast, documentary, Episode, Experience, film, History, media, PBS, public, Series, show, television, tv, u.s.

Americana Podcast: The 51st State is a platform dedicated to sharing and expanding on the Americana genre’s roots, reach, and definition. Each episode is told from the point of view of the musicians that have dedicated their lives to it. Robert Earl Keen, Americana pioneer and host, interviews musicians, exploring their unique histories, creative processes, successes, failures, and everything in between.

Categories: Arts, Music

Tags: 51st state, America, americana, americana music, artist, aspn, band, career, country, creative, Culture, Entertainment, Folk, guitar, History, interview, live music, music, music business, musician, network, Performer, Podcast, robert earl keen, roots, roots music, singer, Songwriter, storyteller, tour, word on the street

An oral history of the strangest most fascinating actor on the planet: Nicolas Cage. You probably think he’s strange, over the top, and goofy, but it’s all part of his master plan. Journey through the career of Nicolas Cage, film by film, documentary style as we explore what makes Nicolas Cage the icon that he is. We combine interviews from the writers, directors, and costars to create compelling documentaries about Nic’s filmography. Get to know the unknowable star: Nicolas Cage. And yes, he knows exactly what he’s doing.

Categories: TV & Film

Tags: film, History, Movies, nicholascage, nicolascageniccagemovies, oral

Chris and Jody are Air Force vets who enjoy military history and folklore. This is their podcast. They tell stories. They digress. A lot.

Categories: News, Society & Culture

Tags: Airforce, Army, digress, digression, folklore, Funny, History, leadership, marine, Military, navy, News, Podcast, service, war, warstory

In these captivating, compelling, sometimes tragic, yet always uplifting tales of humanityfrom the borderlands, host Sarah Towle, author of Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands, spotlights the extraordinary efforts of ordinary heroes to tear down the walls that divide us.

It’s David meets Goliath in the age of global apartheid. But can the monster be slain this time?

Global nomad and ally to all, Sarah believes that “if you knew, you’d be outraged too!” Her tales of humanity from borderlands, worldwide, lift up the heroes still flying the tattered flag of values espoused in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights — folks who show us, every day, that there is a better way. That we can welcome with dignity. That cruelty is not okay.

Formerly entitled Witness Radio, From the Borderlands is endorsed by Witness at the Border and is produced by Livia Brock.

Click here to support us on Patreon!

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Categories: Education, News, Society & Culture

Tags: History, Human Rights, immigration, migrants rights, Migration, root causes, social justice, systemic racism