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1. Hardcore History [0]. Even if you're not a fan of history, check it out because Dan really grips you with the story. I can't say enough good things about thi

1. Hardcore History [0]. Even if you're not a fan of history, check it out because Dan really grips you with the story. I can't say enough good things about this podcast and look forward to each new episode. The episodes are LONG; they're more like audiobooks in a way. The series on World War I (Blueprint for Armageddon) [1] was six episodes and 24 hours long. Perfect for road trips, but the downside is there's only 2-4 a year. 2. The British History Podcast [2]. Fills the gaps between Hardcore History releases. Jamie does a weekly, very deep dive into the whole of British history, starting from prehistory up through (currently) Alfred the Great. He's a bit more funny and sarcastic than Dan is, but you still end up learning a great deal. 3. Escape Pod [3]. Science fiction short stories covering a wide range within the genre. [0] http://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/ http://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/ [1] http://www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-50-blueprint-for-armageddon-i/ http://www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-50-bluepri... [2] https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/ https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/ [3] http://escapepod.org/ http://escapepod.org/

oatsandsugar 9y ago
My fav thing about Escape Pod is their reviews of previous stories. Quite frank, and usually give an interesting perspective.
- smallhands 9y ago
  +1 for Hardcore History his world war 2 eastern front still haunts me
icebraining 9y ago
I like Hardcore History, but I find Dan Carlin's style a bit over the top, which gets tiring. I have since found Mike Duncan's History of Rome[1] and Revolutions[2], and I much prefer his writing and delivery, including his occasional dead pan humor. I can listen to him for hours on end. (Note: the early episodes of History of Rome are not representative, he and his equipment have much improved in the first year). [1] http://thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/the_history_of_rome/2007/07/index.html http://thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/the_history_of_rome/2007... [2] http://www.revolutionspodcast.com/2013/09/index.html http://www.revolutionspodcast.com/2013/09/index.html

oatsandsugar 9y ago

My fav thing about Escape Pod is their reviews of previous stories. Quite frank, and usually give an interesting perspective.

smallhands 9y ago
+1 for Hardcore History his world war 2 eastern front still haunts me

icebraining 9y ago

I like Hardcore History, but I find Dan Carlin's style a bit over the top, which gets tiring. I have since found Mike Duncan's History of Rome[1] and Revolutions[2], and I much prefer his writing and delivery, including his occasional dead pan humor. I can listen to him for hours on end. (Note: the early episodes of History of Rome are not representative, he and his equipment have much improved in the first year). [1] http://thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/the_history_of_rome/2007/07/index.html http://thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/the_history_of_rome/2007... [2] http://www.revolutionspodcast.com/2013/09/index.html http://www.revolutionspodcast.com/2013/09/index.html