History Nerds United

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History Nerds United episodes

August 20, 2024 The Murdaugh Murders of South Carolina With The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein
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Let's tell the whole story! Wall Street Journal Reporter and Author Valerie Bauerlein joins me to talk her new book The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty.

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43 min
August 13, 2024 The Million Dollar McDonald's Scam with James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte
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Let's order up some fraud! The creators of McMillions (the documentary, podcast, and new book) James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte join the podcast! Come listen!

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40 min
August 06, 2024 The Historical Accuracy of the Red Dead Redemption Video Games Series with Tore Olsson
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Let's play a video game! Author and history professor Tore Olsson joins us to talk his new book Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past. Come listen!

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45 min
July 30, 2024 The Life of Brazilian Trialblazer and Explorer Cândido Rondon with Larry Rohter
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Let's get kicked out of a country! Journalist and Author Larry Rohter joins me to discuss his exceptional book Into the Amazon: The Life of Cândido Rondon, Trailblazing Explorer, Scientist, Statesman, and Conservationist. It's one of the best biographies I have ever read. Come listen!

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34 min
July 23, 2024 A Love Story of Auschwitz During World War II with Keren Blankfeld
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Let's find love in the last place you'd expect! Author Keren Blankfeld joins me to discuss her book Lovers in Auschwitz: A True Story. It's as unbelievable as you think. Come listen!

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38 min
July 16, 2024 Cold War Conversations Host Ian Sanders
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Let's cool it down! The host of the award winning Cold War Conversations podcast, Ian Sanders, joins me to nerd all the way out about history, how he got started, and what makes for a great podcast. Come listen!

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40 min
July 09, 2024 How China's Treasures Were Saved During World War II With Adam Brookes
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Let's save some art! Author and journalist Adam Brookes joins me to discuss his book Fragile Cargo: The World War II Race to Save the Treasures of China's Forbidden City. Come listen!

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44 min
July 02, 2024 1800s New York City Criminal Mastermind Marm Mandelbaum with Margalit Fox
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Let's do it for Marm! Author Margalit Fox returns to talk her new book, The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Tise and Fall of an American Organized Crime Boss. So good. Come listen!

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33 min
June 25, 2024 Jazz Age Jewel Thief Arthur Barry With Dean Jobb
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Let's head to the second floor! Author Dean Jobb joins the podcast to talk his new book, A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue. Need I say more? Come listen!

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34 min
June 18, 2024 The History of Reality TV with Pulitzer Prize Winner Emily Nussbaum
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Let's call action! Pulitzer Prize winner Emily Nussbaum joins me to discuss her new book Cue the Sun!: The Invention of Reality TV. It's as good as it sounds. Come listen!

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48 min