The Unsung Heroes Podcast

The Unsung Heroes Podcast

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  • S2 E10 - Ending Child Labor with Photography
    Being a kid was not easy around the turn of the 20th century. Many kids as young as 5 years old were put through horrible working conditions and many died. Things stayed this way for many years until unsung heroes like Lewis Hine came into the picture.
    Stick to the end to listen to our newest song “Lewis Hine” created by James Gilbert and Jonny Sieberhagen.
    Check out our new YouTube channel! youtube.com/@theunsungheroespodcast
    Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/unsungheroespodcast/
    44 min
  • S2 E9 - Baldwin IV: The Leper King
    When you think of a king, you generally imagine someone who is anything but humble.. that's where Baldwin IV goes against the grain.
    Stick to the end to listen to our newest song “The Village of Eyam” created by James, Daniel, and Jonny.
    Check out our new YouTube channel! youtube.com/@theunsungheroespodcast
    Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/unsungheroespodcast/
    Many thanks to Yilmaz Media Co. for putting this all together.
    1 hr
  • S2 E8 - The Village of Eyam: How One Community Courageously Faced the Plague
    You’re not just getting one hero this episode: you’re getting an entire community! In this episode, learn how one village made great sacrifices to keep the bubonic plague from spreading to surrounding villages.
    Stick to the end to listen to our newest song “The Village of Eyam” created by James Gilbert, Daniel Yilmaz, and Jonny Sieberhagen.
    Check out our new YouTube channel! youtube.com/@theunsungheroespodcast
    Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/unsungheroespodcast/
    Many thanks to Yilmaz Media Co. for putting this all together.
    1 hr
  • S2 E7 - William Marshal: History’s Greatest Knight
    In today’s episode, we learn about William Marshal: The larger-than-life knight who served 5 English kings, won hundreds of tournaments, and even helped draft the Magna Carta. Also a survivor of a childhood trebuchet incident.
    Stick to the end to listen to our newest song “William Marshal” created by James Gilbert, Daniel Yilmaz, and Jonny Sieberhagen.
    Check out our new YouTube channel! youtube.com/@theunsungheroespodcast
    Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/unsungheroespodcast/
    Many thanks to Yilmaz Media Co. for putting this all together.
    1 hr
  • S2 E6 - Mustafa Kemal Ataturk: Founder of the Glorious Nation of Turkey
    Ep 65 - Atatürk: Founder of the Glorious Nation of Turkey
    In this episode, our beloved Turkish podcaster shares more with the boys about Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the man who moved through the ranks to become the founder of modern-day Turkey.
    Stick to the end to listen to our newest song “Atatürk” created by James Gilbert and Jonny Sieberhagen.
    Check out our new YouTube channel! youtube.com/@theunsungheroespodcast
    Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/unsungheroespodcast/
    Many thanks to Yilmaz Media Co. for putting this all together.
    54 min
  • S2 E5 - Carl Emil Pettersson: From Swedish Sailor to Island King
    What do you do if you find yourself stranded on a remote island? If you’re Carl Pettersson, you find a way to integrate into the native community … until you find yourself a king.
    Stick to the end to listen to our newest song “Carl Pettersson” created by James Gilbert and Jonny Sieberhagen.
    Check out our new YouTube channel! youtube.com/@theunsungheroespodcast
    Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/unsungheroespodcast/
    Many thanks to Yilmaz Media Co. for putting this all together.
    41 min
  • S2 E4 - Deborah Sampson: ‘Mulan’ of the American Revolution
    In today’s episode, the boys talk about Deborah Sampson, the young woman who disguised herself as a man to join the fight during the American Revolution.
    Stick to the end to listen to our newest song “Deborah Sampson” created by James Gilbert and Jonny Sieberhagen.
    Check out our new YouTube channel! youtube.com/@theunsungheroespodcast
    Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/unsungheroespodcast/
    Many thanks to Yilmaz Media Co. for putting this all together.
    51 min
  • S2 E3 - Emma Gatewood: The Great-Grandma Who Hiked The Appalachian Trail
    Learn the incredible story of Emma Gatewood, who overcame a life of hardship to become the first woman to solo hike the entire Appalachian Trail — all as a great-grandma.
    Stick to the end to listen to our newest song “Grandma Gatewood” created by the ENTIRE Unsung Heroes team! (You’ll even find our first music video 👀)
    Check out our new YouTube channel! youtube.com/@theunsungheroespodcast
    Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/unsungheroespodcast/
    Many thanks to Yilmaz Media Co. for putting this all together.
    1 hr 2 min
  • S2 E2 - Joseph Bazalgette: Saving London From the Great Stink
    1850s London was not a place you wanted to be. With raw sewage piling up along the River Thames, sickness and stinkiness were everywhere … until Bazalgette entered the scene.
    Stick to the end to listen to our newest song “Joseph Bazalgette” created by James Gilbert and Jonny Sieberhagen.
    Check out our new YouTube channel! youtube.com/@theunsungheroespodcast
    Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/unsungheroespodcast/
    Many thanks to Yilmaz Media Co. for putting this all together.
    42 min
  • S2 E1 - Heraclius: Emperor Extraordinaire - Season 2 Premiere!
    The boys are back with another season of The Unsung Heroes Podcast! After a long hiatus, Jonny, Daniel, James and Samuel (plus the newest crew member, Producer Austin!) are ready to take on a new set of unsung heroes — this time starting with the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius, who overcame all odds to defeat the Persian Empire.
    Stick to the end to listen to our newest song “Heraclius” created by James Gilbert and Jonny Sieberhagen.
    Check out our new YouTube channel! youtube.com/@theunsungheroespodcast
    Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/unsungheroespodcast/
    Many thanks to Yilmaz Media Co. for putting this all together.
    1 hr 9 min

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Join long-time friends Jonny, Daniel, James, and Samuel as they set out to leave no hero unsung. Every two weeks, they discuss a hero from history who deserves more credit in their field, whether it's…