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Underrated history podcasts worth a listen
50 History podcasts that have kept going for two years or more without making Apple Podcasts' charts, all free to listen to and with an episode out in the last month.
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How this list is made
- History shows
- Not on Apple Podcasts' charts
- Going for 2 years or more, with 50 episodes or more
- Out on a steady schedule, without long breaks
- An episode out in the last month
- Longest running first
The list
Longest running first
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1. Nostalgia Trap
- Length
- 57 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 566
- Since
- 2014
Deep dive conversations on American history, politics, and pop culture, hosted by history professor and writer David Parsons.
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2. Beyond Shakespeare
- Length
- 12 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 503
- Since
- 2015
From the earliest drama in English, to the closing of the theatres in 1642, there was a hell of a lot of drama produced - and a lot of it wasn't by Shakespeare…
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3. Walnut GroveCast
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 332
- Since
- 2016
Walnut GroveCast is a commercial-free podcast that discusses every episode of Little House on the Prairie. We also interview previous cast members such as…
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4. The Strange and Unusual Podcast
- Length
- 56 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 130
- Since
- 2017
The unknown. It lies at the root of all fear, and has inspired legends, superstition, folklore, customs, hysteria, and even murder throughout history. Still…
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5. EAA's The Green Dot - An Aviation Podcast
- Length
- 44 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 202
- Since
- 2017
A podcast by Experimental Aircraft Association for those who build, restore, or fly for the love of it or are simply fascinated by the world of flight. The…
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6. The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong
- Length
- 1 hr 3 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 246
- Since
- 2017
A podcast about exactly what it says it is: examining the bad ideas, mistakes and accidents that misshaped our world.
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7. Cold War Conversations
- Length
- 1 hr
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 482
- Since
- 2018
"Listening to even one episode of "Cold War Conversations" will make this sprawling, potentially intimidating period of history feel vivid and compelling."…
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8. Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar: A History of Economics Podcast
- Length
- 55 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 100
- Since
- 2018
Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar is hosted by historians of economic thought Jennifer Jhun, François Allisson, and Çınla Akdere. Each month, the hosts discuss…
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9. History Uncovered
- Length
- 34 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 181
- Since
- 2018
History Uncovered is brought to you by the digital publisher All That’s Interesting, where we explore all things weird and bizarre in the natural world and…
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10. Uncle 2 Uncle
- Length
- 1 hr 12 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 263
- Since
- 2018
Two beautiful men, uncles to each other, navigate the world of pop culture, babes, bikinis, cold ones, hot nights and they take no prisoners while they're at…
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11. Let The Record Show
- Length
- 52 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 356
- Since
- 2018
Let The Record Show is a U.S. history podcast that looks back on legal precedent to make sense of our ever-evolving future. On every episode we explore the…
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12. Gals Guide
- Length
- 32 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 449
- Since
- 2018
From the Gals Guide Women's History Academy, tune into this weekly share of a woman of history. Each Gal Pal presents their pick of the month, their share…
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13. Law Talk With Epstein, Yoo & Cooke
- Length
- 1 hr
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 81
- Since
- 2018
A lively (and often funny) look at legislation and constitutional jurisprudence by preeminent law professors Richard Epstein and John Yoo. The show is hosted by…
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14. Everything 80s
- Length
- 40 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 365
- Since
- 2019
Welcome to Everything 80s — the ultimate podcast for fans of 1980s pop culture and retro nostalgia. Each week, we'll dive deep into the most iconic parts of the…
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15. Learn Hindi On The Go
- Length
- 12 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 354
- Since
- 2019
•World’s number one podcast series with almost 1 million listens worldwide. •This podcast is created by Jaibodh, Shraddha & Ritansh- a family of native Hindi…
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16. Pod and Prejudice
- Length
- 1 hr 13 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 190
- Since
- 2019
Becca has read all of Jane Austen's work. Molly literally does not know who Mrs. Bennet is. Together, they venture into Austen's world of romance, biting…
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17. Historic Royal Palaces Podcast
- Length
- 52 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 211
- Since
- 2019
Historic Royal Palaces are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. This fortnightly podcast brings you the…
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18. On the Corner of Main Street
- Length
- 53 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 181
- Since
- 2020
On the Corner of Main Street provides an inside scoop on downtown Las Vegas. From gaming and special events to new projects and the growing art scene, hear…
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19. BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show
- Length
- 46 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 678
- Since
- 2020
Cool Careers, Awesome People, along with Unusual & Inspiring Histories from all over the Autosphere. From wrench turners to artists, authors, racers…
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20. Garner's Greek Mythology
- Length
- 22 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 75
- Since
- 2020
A unique view of mythology ... Join best-selling author and mythologist Patrick Garner as he explores the Greek gods — Zeus, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena…
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21. In My Footsteps: A Gen-X Nostalgia Podcast
- Length
- 58 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 278
- Since
- 2020
Attention lovers of nostalgia! The buffet is now open! The In My Footsteps Podcast fills you up with a heaping helping of Gen-X nostalgia. Covering the 1960s…
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22. Guerrilla History
- Length
- 1 hr 43 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 273
- Since
- 2020
Guerrilla History is the podcast that acts as a reconnaissance report of global history for the activist left, and aims to use the lessons of history to analyze…
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23. Understanding Congress
- Length
- 28 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 75
- Since
- 2020
Congress is the least liked and perhaps least understood part of government. But it’s vital to our constitutional government. Congress is the only branch…
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24. The History of the Americans
- Length
- 37 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 223
- Since
- 2021
The history of the people who live in the United States, from the beginning.
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25. Amarica's Constitution
- Length
- 1 hr 22 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 301
- Since
- 2021
Professor Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University and one of the nation's leading authorities on the Constitution…
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26. Key Battles of American History
- Length
- 50 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 450
- Since
- 2021
War has played a key role in the history of the United States from the nation’s founding right down to the present. Wars made the U. S. independent, kept it…
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27. The American Idea
- Length
- 41 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 249
- Since
- 2021
The American Idea explores America's history and principles and what they mean today. The podcast is a production of the Ashbrook Center and hosted by Dr…
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28. The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast
- Length
- 44 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 279
- Since
- 2021
Welcome to the Sit Down, a crime history podcast that delves into the long obsessed archives of crime. Weekly, we look at the sinister and evil lives of the…
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29. Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem
- Length
- 1 hr 4 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 183
- Since
- 2021
Why do fine art prints (etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, screenprints, etc.) and printmaking draw such fervent practitioners, collectors, and fans? Find out how…
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30. Jewish History Uncensored
- Length
- 1 hr 17 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 154
- Since
- 2021
Had enough of the scripted and abridged version of Jewish History you learned as a child? This weekly podcast features remastered audio from Marc Shapiro’s…
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31. For the Ages: A History Podcast
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 176
- Since
- 2021
Explore the rich and complex history of the United States and beyond. Produced by The New York Historical, host David M. Rubenstein engages the nation’s…
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32. Weather With Enthusiasm !
- Length
- 17 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 753
- Since
- 2021
Meteorology, served with genuine excitement — Tornadoes, blizzards, heat domes, lightning: this is a podcast about the forces that drive our weather and the…
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33. Right Eye Dominant
- Length
- 1 hr 2 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 113
- Since
- 2021
A photography-focused podcast hosted by Nick Tauro Jr. Each episode delves into the creative process, and the trials and tribulations of bringing lasting…
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34. One Decision
- Length
- 1 hr 4 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 390
- Since
- 2021
Tough decisions rattle us all to the core. But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history. No pressure! They take us…
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35. Decoding The Unknown
- Length
- 52 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 310
- Since
- 2021
Decoding The Unknown explores history's deepest mysteries to see if we can draw any conclusions about what actually happened. Russian hikers killed by a yeti?…
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36. HILF: History I'd Like to F**k
- Length
- 1 hr 4 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 132
- Since
- 2021
Host, comedian Dawn Brodey, takes you through the annals of history with a special guest and history subject each episode. From Dillinger to Frankenstein…
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37. History of Everything
- Length
- 35 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 274
- Since
- 2021
This podcast takes deep dives into history every week from the history of potatoes to the bloodiest battles.
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38. Middle Aged And Creeped Out podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 12 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 503
- Since
- 2022
This podcast features three middle-aged friends talking about the paranormal, unexplained, and CREEPY!! MAACO is also a conversational, family-friendly…
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39. Let's Talk Wyoming
- Length
- 28 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 148
- Since
- 2022
A podcast about Wyoming and everything we talk about including the weather, politics, energy & agriculture, sports & everything else effecting our state.
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40. Welcome To Midsomer
- Length
- 1 hr 16 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 80
- Since
- 2022
Join Eric Buscher and Eileen Becker as they discuss the hit television show Midsomer Murders! Each month, we rewatch an episode and dissect all the murders, the…
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41. Guardian Mindset Podcast
- Length
- 40 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 51
- Since
- 2022
Each month, Attorney Daigle delves into the history of law enforcement, the core principles that have shaped policing from the 20th century to today, and the…
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42. History Tea Time
- Length
- 31 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 241
- Since
- 2022
I'm Lindsay Holiday and I'm spilling the Tea on history! Join me every Tuesday for a steaming cup of the juiciest stories you won't learn in history class…
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43. Historically High
- Length
- 2 hr 28 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 254
- Since
- 2022
A dive into historical topics from an elevated perspective. New episodes will be out every Wednesday. Find us on our socials:@Historicallyhi on Twitter…
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44. Destination Terror
- Length
- 31 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 210
- Since
- 2022
Every place has a history - Some of those histories may just be darker than others. Join host, Carman Carrion, as she scours the globe for the world's most…
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45. The Criminal Makeup
- Length
- 55 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 221
- Since
- 2022
Danielle Kirsty, a True Crime content creator on YouTube, is now bringing her unbelievable stories to podcast format! With her huge passion for True Crime and…
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46. Survivor: Turning Back Time
- Length
- 1 hr 32 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 380
- Since
- 2022
On this biweekly Survivor deep dive, Steven and Jared take you back through every season and discuss it from the perspective of a super fan, and a Survivor…
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47. How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt
- Length
- 46 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 249
- Since
- 2022
Welcome to How Haunted? the paranormal podcast where each episode we explore the horrible history, and terrifying ghost stories of one of the most haunted…
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48. The Pre-Raphaelite Podcast
- Length
- 42 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 100
- Since
- 2022
We are delighted to introduce The Pre-Raphaelite Podcast. Featuring guest speakers, roundtable discussions as well as interviews with artists and poets, we…
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49. The Assistant Professor of Football: Soccer, Culture, History.
- Length
- 1 hr 1 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 90
- Since
- 2022
The academic treatment for English-speakers who get that soccer is more than gamedays, stars and goals. Who wonder about the histories, subcultures and politics…
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50. Unhinged History
- Length
- 1 hr
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 197
- Since
- 2023
Unhinged History is a history podcast combining humor and the crazy stories you never learned in school. Theresa and Angie explore antics and hijinks throughout…
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