Top History Podcasts

Get ready for a fun, lively, and sometimes slightly offbeat dive into the history of the Lone Star State! From well-known legends to hidden gems, we’re here to rediscover the people, places, and events that shaped Texas into the fascinating tapestry it is today. Whether we’re unraveling tall tales, debunking myths, or spotlighting forgotten heroes, each episode is packed with humor, curiosity, and a love for all things Texas.

Perfect for your commute, a walk in the park, or a long road trip, these bite-sized episodes are your gateway to exploring Texas history like never before. So, pull up a chair, hit play, and join us as we unbox the untold stories of the state we’re proud to call home!

Louisa May Alcott may be best known for the beloved book Little Women, but her story doesn’t begin or end with her famous novel. On Let Genius Burn, we separate the layers of Louisa’s life to learn more about who she really was--and all the ways her legacy continues to resonate today. We’ll explore the traumatic year of her childhood spent in an experimental utopian community, her service as a Civil War nurse, her final years of wealth and celebrity as a children’s author--and more intimate details and little-known stories of Louisa’s life. Instead of a retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s biography, each episode in the 8-part series examines Louisa's life through a different lens--Louisa as a celebrity, writer, activist, daughter, and more-- highlighting her complexity as a person, woman, and historical figure. Ahead of her time, Louisa railed against the limitations of her gender and fought for women’s suffrage. She craved literary greatness, but was weighed down by the financial needs of her family. Through writing scandalous Gothic thrillers, she found a way to voice her own inner turmoil. In the end, she achieved extraordinary financial success, but creative fulfillment remained elusive.We’ll examine all of this and more on Let Genius Burn. Find more on Instagram and Facebook @letgeniusburn or at letgeniusburn.com. 

From six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner, and based on his groundbreaking multimedia book, “We Interrupt This Broadcast,” comes a 12-episode, audio docu-series hosted by broadcast legend Bill Kurtis, and narrated by NBC’s Brian Williams. Each episode unfolds with the brisk pace and tone of a thriller while presenting an in-depth look into the reporting of, and reaction to, the extraordinary events that became the benchmarks of the American story. It is said that “breaking news” is the first draft of history. “We Interrupt This Broadcast” marks the first time the stories of these historical broadcast news events are told exclusively by the broadcasters and TV journalists whose work created those drafts in real-time.

Credits

Hosted by Bill Kurtis & Narrated by Brian Williams

Created, produced and directed by Joe Garner

Written by Mark Rowland, Brian Williams, Colin Madine, and Joe Garner

Sound engineering and design by Paul Bahr, Peachtree Sound

Additional audio engineering provided by Beowulf Rochlen, Two Squared Media Productions

Website and graphics designed by George Vasilopoulos, 921 Associates

Executive Producers are Brian Williams, Ron Hartenbaum, Scott Calka, and Joe Garner

A very special thank you to Donna LaPietra and Diane Anello

A Production of i4 Media Ventures, LLC

www.weinterruptthisbroadcast.org

It's a dangerous world out there, and even more so with host Ryan Dean. All kinds of fringe topics and in-depth research lead down a path of more questions than answers. Enjoy the ride!