
History Dispatches is a daily history show hosted by father and son duo Matt and McKinley Breen. The show covers people, places, events and even objects from throughout history. While any topic is fair game, Matt and McKinley hold a soft spot for the offbeat and wacky stories that most people don’t know about.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 204 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

On Nov 10, 1975, a storm swept over Lake Superior. For hours and hours, the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald was tossed and battered. Then, a little after 7:00 pm, contact was lost with one of the biggest and most celebrated vessels to ever sail the Great... more
During WWII, America was seeking a way to avoid the German submarine fleet that prowled the waters of the Atlantic. Businessman Henry Kaiser would team up with aviation pioneer and film director Howard Hughes to find a way to bypass to this problem. ... more
On May 24, 1941, the German battleship Bismarck faced off against the pride of the British Navy - the HMS Hood. The Hood lasted eight minutes - sending the British admiralty into a frenzy. If the new, powerful Bismarck could get into the shipping lan... more
We all love a good silly pun name. There are the classics, such as Harry Pitts, or Seymour Butts. But one of the best was also a real person - Ima Hogg. Born in the late 1800’s to the governor of Texas, she would - either despite or because of her in... more
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A great history podcast that cover wide and varied topics. All done In a light and gentle way. Great to put on when you don’t have much time and you want to learn or hear some interesting stories and facts.
Little fun bites of history that are new and interesting
Such a variety of subjects, so well presented - could listen all day.
I listen every day on my way to work. They’re quick, to the point, and always have interesting topics. I cannot recommend this podcast enough!
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This daily history show features a father-son duo exploring a wide array of engaging topics from various historical contexts. Episodes encompass well-known figures and events as well as quirky and lesser-known stories, making history accessible and entertaining for listeners. The hosts are particularly inclined towards offbeat narratives, adding a unique flavor to the conventional storytelling of historical events. The format of short, easily digestible episodes appeals to both casual listeners and history aficionados alike, making it an enjoyable addition to a busy schedule.
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History Dispatches launched 9 months ago and published 204 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on History Dispatches include:
1. Ian Sanders
2. Jeff Moore
3. Mike Troy
4. Howard Dorre
5. Steve Silverman
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