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Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
In "Hardcore History" journalist and broadcaster Dan Carlin takes his "Martian", unorthodox way of thinking and applies it to the past. Was Alexander the Great as bad a person as Adolf Hitler? What would Apaches with modern weapons be like? Will our modern civilization ever fall like civilizations from past eras? This isn't academic history (and Carlin isn't a historian) but the podcast's unique blend of high drama, masterful narration and Twilight Zone-style twists has entertained millions of listeners.
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4.8 stars from 85,616 ratings
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“Hey Dan, I know it's treacherous waters to wade into politics, but your perspective on what this past election means for the country, albeit separate from democrat or republican, but what it means for the country writ large as a successful Democracy. You're the only one that can talk...”Read full review »
POD lover 2024 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/24
Amazing
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“Cant stop listening to these. He does a great job of animating his voice and laying out the information an a very interesting way.”
Really dos wurk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
Killer fugue state.
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“I’m writing to let y’all know this is a banger historical pod to listen to at work. It’s interesting, well presented, and well researched. Now, I have had to re-listen to a few episodes because as you listen (if you’re me) past a point your brain fully turns off and listens on autopilot until the...”Read full review »
Anthony P123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/24
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