Very entertaining and informative
This is the only podcast I subscribe to. Is it exhaustive and in-depth? No. I wouldn't want that in a podcast. It's thought-provoking, fun, and engaging. I really like the mix of intense, weighty topics like the civil war and the census with lighter fare like courtship and air conditioning. These guys prove their skill not just as historians, but as educators. You really don't realize how much you've learned until a few days after you've listened to the podcast. That's when their ability to turn facts and dates into a coherent story that sticks with you really shines. Thanks, Guys!Read full review »
streemd via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/20/11
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The podcasters obviously know their history; however, some of them usually find a way to put their right leaning politics in the discussions. If I want to listen to a political podcast, I'll subscribe to that. When I want to listen to an historical podcast, I'd prefer to listen to a...Read full review »
procrastinater via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/13/08
I enjoy this show because not only are the three hosts so intelligent, but also because they have fun. They crack silly jokes, they tease each other, and they give you a side of history that dry old textbooks rarely do. Always an entertaining listen...
VinnyBove via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/28/12
The American History Guys are the best in the biz when it comes to taking apart a modern issue and putting its historical pieces back together in a way that's insightful, accessible, and honest. Most importantly, they clearly enjoy their weekly adventures into our past (and back) and are...Read full review »
Tad Stoermer via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/30/08
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