The Department No. 2 Podcast

The Department No. 2 Podcast

By Derrick LindowArts
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The Department No. 2 Podcast episodes

  • Episode 28: September Roundtable with Dave Powell and Dan Masters
    In this episode, a long overdo one at that, Taylor Bishop helps co-host with Derrick while Darryl recovers from feeling under the weather. We were joined by Dave Powell, Dan Masters, and Lee White. We don't get to hear much from Lee due to tech difficulties, but we will have him on again. There is quite a variety of topics for this one, so get ready to hear all kinds of different stuff from the Western Theater.
    If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information.
    Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. You can also find us on Instagram by searching for "DepartmentNo2Podcast" where we will post episode updates.
    Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD
    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 27: A Discussion with Sean Michael Chick
    Darryl and Derrick have a nice long conversation with author and historian Sean Chick. We discuss several of his books and his upcoming project on the Battle of Shiloh. For Western Theater enthusiasts, there is a lot of new material in the pipeline!
    If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information.
    Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. You can also find us on Instagram by searching for "DepartmentNo2Podcast" where we will post episode updates.
    Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD
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    1 hr 25 min
  • Episode 26: Western Theater Logistics
    Derrick runs solo this episode and talks with Greg Biggs on Western Theater Logistics. Railroads, steamboats, and then several other topics. Just two dudes enjoying a chat about the Civil War!
    If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information.
    Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. You can also find us on Instagram by searching for "DepartmentNo2Podcast" where we will post episode updates.
    Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD
    1 hr 29 min
  • Episode 25: The Western Theater in 2026
    Join Derrick and Darryl for the first episode of 2026! Several Western Theater events will be taking place this year and the guys break all of them down and how you can prepare for each if you attend. You can find all of the events at the website, at westerntheatercivilwar.com
    If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information.
    Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. You can also find us on Instagram by searching for "DepartmentNo2Podcast" where we will post episode updates.
    Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD
    1 hr 4 min
  • Western Theater Primary Voices: The 17th Kentucky (US) at Fort Donelson
    This installment of the WTCW's Western Theater Primary Voices brings you the diary entries of Sam Cox of the 17th Kentucky Infantry (US) at the Battle of Fort Donelson in February 1862. You can find other portions of Sam's diary at our website.
    Be sure to like and subscribe here and wherever you get your podcasts, and search for "The Department No. 2 Podcast" on any platform.
    If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information.
    Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning.
    9 min
  • Episode 24: Talking Braxton Bragg with Lee White
    Derrick and Darryl are joined by Lee White to discuss the infamous Braxton Bragg, the general everyone loves to hate. What kind of commander was he, exactly? Lee helps busts some of the lingering myths and also discusses some things that might be true about the general.
    If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information.
    Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning.
    Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 23: The Battle of Augusta
    Derrick and Darryl discuss one of Darryl's projects, the Battle of Augusta. Fought on September 27, 1862, Basil Duke led a force against the home guards of Augusta and tangled with some gunboats. The resulting fight resulted in several burned buildings in the town itself, but a possible crossing of the Ohio River was thwarted.
    If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information.
    Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning.
    Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD
    1 hr 24 min
  • Episode 22: Talking Camp Nelson with Steve Phan
    Darryl and Derrick have a conversation with Ranger Steve Phan of Camp Nelson National Monument. Though not a battlefield, the site had enormous implications for the war. The site not only tells the story of the thousands of soldiers that passed through, but the thousands of civilians as well.
    If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information.
    Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning.
    Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD
    1 hr 19 min
  • Episode 21: Chatting with Dave Powell
    Derrick and Darryl are joined by author and historian Dave Powell to discuss
    Chickamauga, Tullahoma, Atlanta, and so much more. Consider this an appetizer for some future deep dives!
    If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information.
    Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning.
    Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD
    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 20: A Discussion with Stuart Sanders
    Derrick and Darryl are joined by author and historian Stuart Sanders to discuss several topics. From Perryville to duels, Stuart brings the goods for another great talk.
    If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information.
    Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning.
    Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD
    1 hr 23 min

About The Department No. 2 Podcast

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The Western Theater in the Civil War's (WTCW) The Department No. 2 Podcast is the only show that focuses on the Civil War's most important theater. Derrick Lindow, Darryl Smith, and multiple guests discuss the battles and campaigns, generals and leaders, and the newest books. We have dozens of episodes planned on a variety of Western Theater topics. Please subscribe and leave us a rating as it helps others discover and find the podcast. Have a question for one of our guests? Let us know through our social media channels!