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“I’m a history nerd and absolutely love history podcasts (all of my peers at work, and my partner, are forever listening to self improvement and other more ‘useful’ podcasts… but history has always been my joy! I particularly enjoy long form / in depth ones - aka Dan Carlin. WDF is absolutely...”Read full review »
NickW88Sydney via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/11/23
“Otherwise great podcast, but on 6/3/2023 aired a leftist partisan political episode without an conservative response.”
another RJF via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/23
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“Zack always has interesting things to say and a level of detail that adds depth to my knowledge of history, even for events I thought I understood.
I find his delivering more relaxing than stimulating. I wish he would find less intrusive ways to mark quotes and asides.”
Leyzer eynikl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/23
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“WDF fails features solid, frequently surprising, examinations of diplomatic and military history. He uses primary sources in great quantity and quality to illustrate his claims. He fits these sources seamlessly with the narrative. In this way the listener feels immersed in the emotions and...”Read full review »
mgroner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/23
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“Dense in facts and engaging all the while. Really fantastic work. Also an amazing and gutsy revision of the Korean War with (again) a lot of facts to back his claim”
InsultingRetard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/22
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“Drove from NC to Texas to the tune of the Korean War series, and then drove back listening to Versailles. Just wonderfully quality content, well researched and explained, and interesting perspectives to say the least. Can’t speak highly enough about this podcast - it deserves to be held in...”Read full review »
Ryan deLo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/22
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“This is one of the few podcasts that goes into detail on Early Modern History and he pulls it off so well! Definitely give this a listen!”
Proletarians unite via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/22
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“Detailed set of history podcasts, fully accessible to the informed general listener, by an academic historian. How does he find the additional hours in the day!!”
Taz1066 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/26/22
“Zack Twamley is ferociously productive. While getting a history PhD, he's turning out scads of high-quality, meticulously-researched content on European (mostly) history. Tour de force is too modest by half to describe such series as the ones on the Versailles Treaty (along with an audience...”Read full review »
Brianbuch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/22
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“But unfortunately I can’t. The monotone, full steam ahead delivery means that what should be a fascinating subject sounds like a lecture Ferris Beuller is about to skip.”
The Man in Revolt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/22
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“Really enjoying the show and the well researched material. Appreciate the more nuanced information and deeper dive you get here.”
Grazingcattle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/21
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“If you, like me, are a bit apprehensive about diplomatic history, fear not! Zach’s thorough, well researched, and enthusiastic tellings of how and why diplomacy failed never fail to deliver. Even areas of history that I never though I would be interested in (like the Korean War) end up as...”Read full review »
exk5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/21
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“The depth of knowledge and breadth of topics covered makes this a must listen to for anyone interested in the deeper history that surrounds armed conflict.”
Duncandisordely via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/25/21
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“Great podcast, Zack, that somehow gets better. I like how you go into great details, and your not afraid to approach history from different sides. As a total history nerd myself, I’ve found the best way to approach history is being as neutral as possible and I think that means presenting...”Read full review »
18 wheels of history via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/21
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“I have been listening to this podcast for years and support it on Patreon. I recently went back and listened to the July Crisis and then followed that up with a run back through the Versailles series. The detail is exquisite. The presentation is charming. The conclusions are thought provoking....”Read full review »
Lolwarlol via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/21/21
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“I fell in love with Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History, and I’ve sampled half-a-score of other history podcasts for one I enjoy as much. Despite the wealth of interesting information each brings, many lack an equally interesting voice. This is where Zach steps up and stands out. I love his voice, his...”Read full review »
Durham, NC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/21
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“This podcast is insanely interesting. I bought the book! I also would have bought it were it double the price. It’s quite cheap.
Man, if you’re reading this, you deserve to increase the price of the book you know. You often seem shy of asking for money and stuff but to be honest you deserve it....”Read full review »
Benny the Potato Slayer via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/14/21
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“Great history podcast. I liked it so much I bought the book!”
Pyrenees1965 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/30/21
“This podcast is really well put together, presented and researched and this type of content enables the laziest of historians to become knowledgable whilst at the gym, walking the dog or at the desk - basically anywhere! Great job Zack!”
Birmingham bluenose via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/30/21
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“Zack's unique take on these historic events is fantastic. He is a legitimate historian but not bound to the preexisting prejudices of the Industrial History Complex. WWI was GREAT, the 30 Years War was totally awesome, but The Korean War was TOTALLY REVOLUTIONARY! Turns the establishment...”Read full review »
Catholic #2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/21
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“In 2018 I got so bored and annoyed by that Versailles-Project, that I deleted the podcast. By chance I hit the show again and the 30years war series is quite good. The podcast has returned to its high level of the pre-2018-era.”
Nomen Nominatur via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
05/02/21
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“I love listening to this podcast. I always look forward to it coming out. the narrator has a soothing voice and he very insightful when it comes to a certain matters of European history. I recommend it to everyone.”
usiddons via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/21
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“A great podcast if you want to get deep into the machinations behind the main protagonists of the 30 years war. Really well researched and a fascinating listen.”
john trevelyan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/07/21
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“Zach’s enthusiastic narration of a wide range of European history in tremendous detail is entertaining.”
Arthur909 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/21
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“A very detailed look at specific parts of history. Production is great, voice and accent are very pleasing.”
Raccou via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
03/24/21
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“I have never left a review for anything, but since discovering Zack I simply had to. This pod takes the time to hit the finer points of a narrative that tie the loose ends together in a way that turns history into reality. I know these “characters” because of the time and effort Zack puts into...”Read full review »
Shahs aghast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/21
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“Zack is great, and the material and delivery is super informative and entertaining. Love this!”
CharZhao via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/16/20
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“Readers of history often encounter a line like 'In the years before war, relations between the two powers deteriorated.' In this podcast Zack Twomely spends hours lovingly expanding that summary into an epic - detailing exactly how misunderstandings lead to rattled sabers and finally...”Read full review »
A.P.Harte via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/24/20
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“Organized, detailed look at periods of history that are often neglected.”
timritterbusch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/20
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“Zach T and history go together like..... I can’t think of anything witty but great host and great show.”
Mandingoski via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/20
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“Wow - be listening for years now. He knows history inside and out. Speaks well plus sounds like he always has a smile on his face. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 top 5 podcasts
Please put a link to your web page so I can join. I want to buy a shirt and mug. Thanks”
DarwinAU via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/09/20
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“Muito detalhe mas sempre interessante.”
Alcunhasjk via Apple Podcasts ·
Portugal ·
03/31/20
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“I stumbled on this podcast and I’m so glad I did. I know this podcast isn’t for everybody but Zach brings a point of view and a narrative that I have not encountered anywhere else. I love the style, the cadence of his voice and all the detail this podcast goes into.”
Damian4776 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/20
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“Zack has a genuine love for history which comes through in the podcast. He is sincere and unassuming and passionate in his love for the subject. He really has a strong grasp of 17th-century diplomacy and politics, and since I’m a history teacher, his podcast has been a goldmine in my own research...”Read full review »
James G Barnard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/20
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“At first I found the long intros and chat a bit wearing but the more I listen the more I’ve warmed to Zack’s style. So interesting to get behind the war histories and understand so much more of what led to them in the first place.”
Sascal via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/25/19
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“I’ve just spent a good 40 minutes hearing about book releases and mixed-up scheduling, only to get about 30 seconds of actual history in. As someone trying to make a decision on a new history podcast, I’m unsubscribing and walking away from this one with nothing more than a book release advert.”
Helyiosintathyspokker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/19
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“Check out the July Crisis and Versailles chapters. Thankssss Zack!”
Markus4409 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
10/30/19
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“Zach has such a pleasant voice and makes history really facinating. I listen on the way home from work to wind-down.”
Douglas Hulkhater via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/19
“I love history and know a lot of history, but Zack brings incredible research and a new perpsective on each topic. I've learned so much. My favorite is the July Crisis on the lead up to WWI. I was totally in the Germans started it end of story camp when I started the podcast. But the day...”Read full review »
Jimmy S is laughing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/19
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“Every episode is well constructed and informative, very entertaining as well. My only complaint is that sometimes the host almost seems to have the mic on his lips because every p, t, b, or other hard consonant sounds like they're going to blow out my speakers.”Read full review »
EddieMik88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/19
“other history podcasts podcasts created so far. To mirror events 100 years ago on a day-to-day basis is absolutely fantastic. This is a masterpiece. Obvious & logical when you think back but someone had to put it in place & carry out a daunting project. To take on the July Crisis and then...”Read full review »
CatalanRL rules via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
07/08/19
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“The host is so prolific, it is hard to keep up. He has even come up with a unique way for the listener to get up close and personal with the historical subject. I still have a lot to learn and I think I want to learn it from Zack Twamley.”
TBCarls via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/19
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“This is, without doubt, the best out there. WDF provides an incredibly detailed and thoroughly researched look at episodes in the past which rarely get a great deal of attention. It's not just 'Hitler and the Henrys', although the series on the July Crisis and Versailles certainly...”Read full review »
Sjw030980 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/02/19
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