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“Genuinely interesting stories from history. I’m truly amazed that some of this was not part of the curriculum that I had, especially considering some of the things I was taught. Perfect length for short bits of time you may need to make things more interesting. And if I listen while in bed no...”Read full review »
shugahpie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/21
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“Anyone who doesn’t want the vaccine, that’s having a lot of long term negative side effects in people by the way, is a science denier. Never mind that the same people throwing these accusations around deny the science on
1. Where Covid originated
2. Masks on kids
3. Masks on planes
4. Masks...”Read full review »
raven1537 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/21
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“As a history buff, nothing is more annoying than coming across the hopeful prospects of a new and interestingHistory podcast only to find that said podcast is nothing but political bias with historical reference. I could care less wether or not the host sits on the right or left or on the dang...”Read full review »
george 173rd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/21
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“Like and subrscibe, he is great!”
DutchCommuter via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
06/02/21
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“I had to unsubscribe based on the hosts personal opinions. I find that most history podcasts are better when the hosts spend more time on history and less on personal political opinions.”
ByrdNyrd75 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/21
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“Relatively interesting content but host spends too much time being a bit preachy with his opinions and personal thoughts about the content or the people in the content. In a word, just present the facts, that's it. If you want to pontificate about the facts this is not the format. Just the...”Read full review »
jhistoryfan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/25/20
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“Joe has an infinitely wide curiosity, a rigorously maintained innocence, and presentation somehow compelling yet genial. Warning: totally addictive audio”
**##XX via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/12/20
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“Zeer onderhoudende podcasts over geschiedenis. Joe Streckert, een Amerikaan die in Portland woont, vertelt heel duidelijk en met humor. Hij behandelt heel veel verschillende onderwerpen, van Dracula tot Pepsi, van het Iran-Contra schandaal tot de Notre-Dame. Ongeveer wekelijks publiceert hij een...”Read full review »
Ian Pjotr via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
08/14/20
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“Every element of this podcast is amazing. The content that Joe chooses, the story in which it’s told, the length of each episode, and the host himself. The length of episodes are great—not any extra “fat” that lots of other podcasts could do without. Joe let’s listeners know exactly what they...”Read full review »
Hotlesex via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/20
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“You never know where this show will go next, but it’s always fascinating! The mini series on Italian facism, North Korea, and the No Nothings have been particularly interesting. I look forward to the rest of the War of 1812 episodes.”
PDXRedcoat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/20
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“This guy must do a tonne of research. I like his diction and the topics he chooses are pretty fascinating. Keep up the good work, Streckert!”
Slightly right of centre. via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/11/20
“Nice to see really great research done and presented in such that makes history interesting and accessible.”
RDTRPR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/20
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“At its best, the show can be witty and informative on a wide range of subjects.
Unfortunately, the narrator often feels the need to inject his own liberal ideology, which detracts not only from the historical analysis but also takes away from the enjoyment of what the podcast should be-history...”Read full review »
753spqr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/19
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“The more you know, the better you understand the madness that is history. Give this one a go.”
kcpvb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/19
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“The North Korean episodes are SUPERLATIVE and should be required listening.”
greenDragon1349 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/19
“BUT, Not for the Most obvious reasons
...like narration from a voice identical to that of a rebounding Afrin Addict fresh-out of nose spray (nasally voice)...OR for having the personality of a self-important, smug comic-book store employee in his early 30’s...
I was mostly disappointed...”Read full review »
George Cleanington via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/19
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“I came because Jamie Jeffers was on a special episode on the dating of Easter, but I stayed and listened to all of the other episodes because he is really interesting. It is well researched and his tone is light. Great job!”
Assurancetourix23 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/21/19
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“I love these insightful history lessens, though they don’t feel like lessons, but more like telling various stories of humankind in a quick but deep way. Spiced up with the narrators own thoughts and intelligent interpretations, i do really enjoy listening to this podcast. Keep up the good work!...”Read full review »
Mascha Schakhor via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
03/12/19
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“Narrator speaks too fast, the content is interesting though.”
pernipicus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/19
“I am really enjoying this podcast! Especially when the host uses "to Ides of March somebody" as a verb. Give it a try! Learn all the histories!”Read full review »
SpiderJerusalem via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/19
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“Topics are interesting, but I can’t get past Streckert’s overdramatic, breathy presentation.”
zTravelGirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/18
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“The one off shows are pretty interesting in their own right - he's done some longer series shows that have educated me mightily on aspects my schooling was light on (Korean war in this case). Worth it.”Read full review »
Robert The Addled via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/18
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“Astounded at the effort that Joe puts into telling tall tales in an interesting way. He does it weekly, too. Occasionally, not often enough, he gets into a big subject and produces a fascinating series on it. Check out the Italian fascism and the North Korea episodes. So listen, subscribe and -...”Read full review »
ButleighJohn via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/23/18
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“Very well researched and clear delivery! I love it”
brynmc via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/25/18
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“Love the podcast. Very interesting TV for my ears. I am binge listening. Keep up the great work”
The Caledonian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/18
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“The multi part series on North Korea is very enlightening. I almost stopped listening because there are so many other shows in my list, but I keep coming back.”
Valtense via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/18
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“Fantastic podcast. Tells historical stories in a listenable but erudite way! I’m not a history fan per se but am addicted. Highly recommended”
leabros via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/28/18
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“I learn something new with every episode. He gets into some very interesting detail that you'd never come across in casual research. It is all worked into about 20 minutes, so it's a nice length if you don't want to devote a big chunk of time to listening at any one time.”Read full review »
ElizabethMarc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/18
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“This is a great podcast! If you love history this podcast is for you. It is very well put together and enjoyable to listen to each week.”
rtb77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/18
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“I started listening to this podcast within the past few months, and I'm a big fan. I haven't listened to the whole catalogue yet, but I've been a particularly big fan of the multi-part series on Fascist Italy and the ongoing one about North Korea. The host, Joe, does a great job of...”Read full review »
JasonDowney via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
02/28/18
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“Not many people know this because everybody just uses dictionaries online these days, but if you look up “humane” in the recent editions of Webster’s New World Dictionary, there is actually a picture of this podcast. That’s thanks to host/creator Joe Streckert. He is deeply and broadly...”Read full review »
andersem via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/18
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“Fun, funny and filled with detail. Love this.”
Romli490 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/17
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“Interesting topics, well researched and informative. Give it a shot!”
Barbarossa44 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/17
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“You never know what you'll get with this podcast, just that it will be historical, factual, and fascinating.”Read full review »
Karen.El via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/31/17
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“Well worth listening to. Joe always makes terrible yet very funny jokes while loading the podcast with well researched history.”
This guy over there in a box via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/17
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“Interesting times or the Weird History podcast (depending on how current you are), is a great listen. Joe Streckert covers a wide range of historical topics and keeps it fun and interseting all while you learn something new. My favorite new podcast to binge listen to while I drive.”
Podcast history nerd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/17
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“I really liked the monuments pod! You did a great job linking all the historical connotations of the monuments.”
Milezzzzzzzzz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/17
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“My wife and I recently started listening to this, and it immediately became one of our favorites. Joe does an excellent job of doing sound historical research while being entertaining and engaging.”
Hugh Yeman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/17
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“Writing this review to counteract any hate this show may have received for the confederate statue episode.”
Instagram lyspydpyspystpx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/17
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“Joe Streckert has a very casual, comfortable demeanor and delivery. He seems to know everything (I bet he rocks at trivia) but does not have an ounce of pedantry in him.
The podcasts are short and so don't require a huge time investment.”Read full review »
Jimmyleg5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/17
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“Good for this podcaster for speaking his mind on the subject of confederate statues. I respect a person who does so.”
miamimimaude via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/17
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“Really enjoy this podcast! Intelligent, insightful and amusing.”
princess purple1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/17
“Thank you. Keep up the good work!”
Mrmatthew via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/17
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“Just listened to the one about racism in Fascist Italy, and it was very good. There was a good overview for the casual listener, but all the facts and details were also there to satisfy a deeper look.”
Class of 1978 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/17
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“Joe covers strange and fascinating events from throughout history in a warm, conversational and funny manner. One of my favorite podcasts, and one I can listen to over and over!”
DJ Ten Ninjas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/17
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“Solid history done in an engaging manner”
quinnthebrain via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/17
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“Joe is extremely bright and knowledgeable! He has a great style that makes this podcast super enjoyable. I am currently bonge listening and enjoying myself immensely.”
ewellard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/17
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“I just started from the beginning and it probably won't take me long to get through all the old ones. A fun and entertaining look at interesting history stories. Keep up the great work!”Read full review »
Price Is Right Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/17
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