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“Jack’s podcast is informative, entertaining and slightly addictive. He has a way of pulling out interesting takeaways from literal volumes of history. And seems to have a curious nature that leads him searching for facts and the resulting objective potential theories - as opposed to other way...”Read full review »
STL Gooner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/24
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“Each episode is thorough and insightful. There is considerable effort towards presenting an unbiased and honest view of the covered events. Talent and a passion for the material are evident.”
Hydesroad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/24
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“Many podcasts cover the same topics, events and eras as others. It can be very redundant. This one covers a time in history rarely discussed and it’s a fascinating insight to the history of the US prior to 1776. As a person very familiar with US history, I have learned many new parts of our story...”Read full review »
Tom Dutton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/24
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“I found this podcast by Jack Henneman recently but can’t recall how. I know that I was looking for something to expand my perspective of British Colonial America and I think this fits the bill. I am through around 30 episodes and enjouing it. I like the witty style, the attempt to diminish...”Read full review »
Ccvetterling via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/24
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“I love reading or listening to history, warts and all. This is well researched content. I love the diversity of thoughts of the different non hostile tribes, their customs and etiquette's. The pilgrims needed to learn from the natives, the customs and etiquettes but they became true...”Read full review »
Classic Star Trek Forever via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/24
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“I love this podcast. I can’t get enough!”
philychese via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/24
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“I really enjoy this podcast. Most history podcasts do one of three things: (1) they jump around from topic to topic based on current events, (2) they become so light and fluffy that there is no there, there, OR (3) they become so bogged down in facts that there is no coherent narrative. This does...”Read full review »
Young looking 41-year-old via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/24
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“I am a latecomer, having only learned of this podcast a few months ago. I have listened to about five episodes a week since starting and can't get enough. It is compelling, as our story is. And the story-teller himself is compelling, because of his candor, his humor, wit and decency, and his...”Read full review »
Mark Whitson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/24
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“Thank you for making “ancient” history interesting and informative.”
funranchlady via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/24
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“Thoroughly enjoying it and learning from it!”
nickname is bogus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
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“Examples of what a pod can be.
However, there is never history that isn’t impacted by presentism.”
Zendude2664 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/24
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“Love the sense of humor and the movie references!!!!
Learned of your work from the
Michele Tafoya podcast…
I am also a retired hospital administrator….i can’t imagine what it would have been like to work with you!”
Geeee Beeeee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/24
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“Just started listening last week after hearing about it via David Burge on Twitter.
Very engaging, well researched, entertaining and does a wonderful job of providing much context to the shaping of our country.
Well done!”
David 1683649594 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/24
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“I’m trying to catch up, still in 2021 recordings, but find this podcast enormously informative. I enjoy John Henneman’s style and approach to history.”
ZachF15 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/24
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“I’m a late comer to this podcast, but I’m really enjoying it. I’ve listened to about 75 episodes now - you can trust this review it’s not just off a few episodes - and I’ve really enjoyed it. Mr Henneman has done his research & it shows. I have learned so much listening. Do yourself a favor;...”Read full review »
BrookslovesHistory via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/24
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“This podcast is a love letter to the craft of human history -- if it were an apple, it would be unwaxed, somewhat spotty, and delectable.”
Eric Hard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/24
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“If you want to learn about American History objectively, but also want to feel like you’re in a private cigar lounge while doing so, then this podcast is for you.”
someone else took my name via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/24
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“Thank heaven for Jack’s captivating stories and a welcome break from today’s toxic politics. Definitely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
MikeBoy. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
“Awesome.. history not politics”
Mule_Skinner45 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/24
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“Great series, wonderfully told - full of insights, stories, and interviews - getting a much better understanding of our history! Thank you for this evolving education!”
rich524 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/23
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“I have only recently began a love for pre-revolutionary America history. This podcast does a great job explaining the time line from various view points”
BrandiKA13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/23
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“What I appreciate most about this show is the depth to which the author goes in order to inform the audience. Jack consistently looks up the best scholarship before his show and brings in salient quotes. If you’re looking to learn about interesting historical events in podcast form, which works...”Read full review »
Antimason4life via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/23
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“I’ve listened to every episode, and some of them multiple times. Jack does a tremendous job telling the story. He has also succeeded in making me a big Francis Drake fan. Enthusiastically recommended.”
David Guzik via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/23
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“Just love this show. Have learned so much. Just so well written and edited. Look forward to each episode.”
marianina72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/23
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“I look forward to each episode and Jack’s telling of history.”
Green 13mini via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/23
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“Great podcast. I’ve now listened to the first 30 or so episodes and will assuredly listen to the rest. I appreciate that the creator doesn’t politicize the past. He honestly presents all the characters in the American story as achievers and as failures. Our American history is a microcosm of the...”Read full review »
Pelogic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/23
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“And want to say thank you so much for this awesome podcast! This is really well done and I really appreciate your focus on the facts. Please keep up the good work 😊”
crystalavx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/23
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“This podcast has filled in so many gaps and enhanced my understanding of American History. It’s so refreshing the way Henneman lays out the facts and lets the listener decide what is moral and what is unjust. So many historians have ruined the field of study by focusing on social injustices...”Read full review »
Uncle Swamp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/23
“Anyone of any political stripe can listen to this podcast and make their own judgements about our past and it’s meaning for the present. The same cannot be said of podcasts that make the judgement for you and choose the events and their portrayal to fit that judgement. Excellent podcast for any...”Read full review »
Bigalsaidso via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/23
“By far one of the most important podcasts out there with the added benefit of being extremely entertaining. While everyone has a point of view, Jack does an excellent job of presenting the balanced perspective of American history (if you forgive him for being a Sir Francis Drake fanboy) that we...”Read full review »
E. Kiefaber via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/23
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“A friend recently told me about this podcast and now I’m hooked! I am a huge fan of Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History and have always looked for another awesome podcast to fill the gaps between Dan’s episodes. This History of the Americans is that in spades and now I have all these great episodes...”Read full review »
<3Hist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/23
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“Love this podcast. As a native Rhode Islander I love seeing how in depth he’s gone with Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson. I’ll be a king time listener for sure!”
StoryofRIpodcast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/23
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“I ran into this podcast via a twitter roll around a month ago. Since then, I have listened to the first 35+ episodes, and it is greatness. Evenhanded, realistic, not preachy...it simply reveals the good, the bad, and the ugly of those who shaped the history of the Americas (and Americans). As an...”Read full review »
Epg6321 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/23
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“I am a life-long history geek and a history teacher of 38 years. I love this podcast. The attention to detail and the quality of storytelling makes this podcast #1. The only negative thing about the podcast is that I have to wait a week between new episodes. I look forward to each new edition.”
BruiserBruckie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/23
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“This dude is a great storyteller! He sews stories from the history of The Americans with insightful thematic thread.
Wyman, Duncan, Carlin, Twamley… add Jack Henneman to my list of favorite history podcasters.”
mgroner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/23
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“Jack is informative and entertaining with a wry sense of humor and an eye for detail. He gets an enthusiastic recommendation from me.”
Bill from University Park via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/23
“Fabulous! As a history buff who loves Tudor/Stuart England and Early American History, I struck gold with this podcast! It’s well researched and super-entertaining! Not quite agenda-less because the goal is for the listener to evaluate the grayness of history for themself. I’ve never been much...”Read full review »
Diana in Santa Monica via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/23
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“I stumbled up this pod randomly and gave it a few listens for funs. It didn’t take long until I was hooked. Jack’s is professional, engaging and pretty damn funny at times. The research is top notch and I’m learning something every single episode. 5/5, thanks Jack!”
monkeygone via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/27/23
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“Jack has a wry sense of humor which he introduces in this delightful podcast that starts before Columbus’ voyage and goes into fascinating detail about how we all came to be here with great detail and little known facts. Highly recommended.”
DHHJAH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/23
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“this podcast has taught me so much more than i knew to be true; the stories are so in-depth, i find it more exciting than learning history in my youth, which i found incredibly exciting.
i appreciate the delivery, the purpose, the message, the author’s interactions with other podcasters/promoting...”Read full review »
j.albert.bowden via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/23
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“A great podcast full of history, with the right amount of humor. Truly one of the best podcasts I have listened too. Look forward to every new episode. The number of books I need to read to go even more in depth just grows and grows.”
MGC Boston via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/23
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“The ideal blend - intriguing anecdotes linked to the general themes of American history. Jack succeeds in making history “fun and interesting,” with his anti-presentism approach. His curiosity is contagious, and learning to appreciate Vast Early America along with him is addictive. I cannot...”Read full review »
kitchentyrant via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/23
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“For fans of American history, this podcast has yet to disappoint. Each ~half-hour nugget holds one’s interest rather deftly with a fascinating combination of insightful detail and analogies to present-day examples to give the listener a good sense of the moment (without succumbing to the dreaded...”Read full review »
jackbobdad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/22
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“Really love this podcast....history without political judgment; informative and interesting.”
afanofthegoodstuff1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/22
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“I’ve been binging these podcasts on my commute to and from work and have thoroughly enjoyed them. I found these via Glenn Reynolds at Instapundit, who linked to the Christopher Columbus podcast. I’ve learned so much new material; where was this when I was in high school and college?!”
2-time caller via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/22
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“My husband keeps asking, “what are you chuckling at?” It’s usually this podcast! 😂 My son is just starting to learn some history in school and it’s reminding me just how much history I’ve forgotten, which is how I came to look for this podcast and it’s exactly what I was hoping to find! Thanks...”Read full review »
peejmomster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/22
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“I started from the beginning and can’t get enough. Easy to listen to and straight history with no slant. 👍🏽”
Ltsgthi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/22
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“I’m enjoying this podcast immensely. Reminding me of the history I learned many years ago but also learning details of our history that is rarely touched upon.”
BetChassBet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/22
“….but want to learn all the stuff that’s inside them.”
kyaroko via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/22
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“I am hooked on this! I have bing-listened to all episodes and need more. Keep them coming Jack!”
PBSbid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/22
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