The Unsung Heroes Podcast

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S2 E11 - Murasaki Shikibu: The World's First Novel Oct 21, 2026

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Samuel takes us to the far east land of Ancient Japan to tell us about the world's first novel, The Tale of Genji, written by Murasaki Shikibu. The context around its inception and the content of the novel make for an episode that you won't want to miss! - Stick to the end to listen to our newest song “Murasaki Shikibu” created by Jonny Sieberhagen. - Check out our new YouTube channel! youtube.com/@theunsungheroespodcast Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/unsungheroespodcast/

S2 E10 - Lewis Hine: Ending Child Labor with Photography Oct 07, 2026

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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/

S2 E9 - Baldwin IV: The Leper King Sep 23, 2026

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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.

S2 E8 - The Village of Eyam: How One Community Courageously Faced the Plague Sep 09, 2026

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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.

S2 E7 - William Marshal: History’s Greatest Knight Aug 26, 2026

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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.

S2 E6 - Mustafa Kemal Ataturk: Founder of the Glorious Nation of Turkey Aug 12, 2026

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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.

S2 E5 - Carl Emil Pettersson: From Swedish Sailor to Island King Jul 29, 2026

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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.

S2 E4 - Deborah Sampson: ‘Mulan’ of the American Revolution Jul 15, 2026

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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.

S2 E3 - Emma Gatewood: The Great-Grandma Who Hiked The Appalachian Trail Jul 01, 2026

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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.

S2 E2 - Joseph Bazalgette: Saving London From the Great Stink Jul 01, 2026

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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.

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