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Professor Buzzkill History Podcast

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Joe Coohill

Professor Buzzkill is an exciting podcast that explores history myths in an illuminating, entertaining, and humorous way.

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When Did the US Civil War End?

Professor Michael Vorenberg joins us to address one of the most perplexing questions in US... more

02 Apr 2025

41 MINS

41:55

02 Apr 2025

#795

Irish Things that are Actually British: Flashback Friday!

Professor Buzzkill seems to want to make enemies in this episode. He shows that many thing... more

14 Mar 2025

15 MINS

15:56

14 Mar 2025

#794

The Irish Slaves Myth: 2025 Encore

White supremacy has been rising at an alarming rate in the last few years. The “Irish Slav... more

11 Mar 2025

35 MINS

35:41

11 Mar 2025

#793

The Sound of Music - 60th Anniversary Show!

Carla Von Trapp Hunter (descendant of Captain and Maria Von Trapp) joins Dr. Rebecca Brenn... more

04 Mar 2025

58 MINS

58:42

04 Mar 2025

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The Bombing of Dresden: 80th Anniversary Episode

This week sees the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Dresden on February 13-14, 1945. It ... more

11 Feb 2025

34 MINS

34:11

11 Feb 2025

#791

“Dear Miss Perkins”: Frances Perkins and Refugees from Nazi Germany

Frances Perkins was one of the most important Americans in the 20th century. She helped hu... more

21 Jan 2025

39 MINS

39:12

21 Jan 2025

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Auld Lang Syne: That Grand Old Song!

“Should old acquaintance be forgot”? What? Should we forget old friends? What does Auld La... more

31 Dec 2024

15 MINS

15:30

31 Dec 2024

#789

"It's a Wonderful Life" Myths and Urban Legends: a Professor Buzzkill Classic!

One of the most popular movies of all time, “It’s a Wonderful Life” (starring Jimmy Stewar... more

19 Dec 2024

41 MINS

41:15

19 Dec 2024

#788

How Churchill Waged War

How exactly did Winston Churchill go about directing and managing first the Battle of Brit... more

12 Dec 2024

30 MINS

30:06

12 Dec 2024

#787

The Weeping Frenchman: the Emotion of National Loss

The “The Weeping Frenchman” photograph from the fall of France in 1940 is one of the most ... more

05 Dec 2024

11 MINS

11:19

05 Dec 2024

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“Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” - Why the Battle Hymn of the Republic Still Matters

Professor Buzzkill finally gives you the “summation and inspiration” episode about The Bat... more

03 Dec 2024

34 MINS

34:40

03 Dec 2024

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The Battle Hymn of the Republic: the Song that Marches On

Harvard Professor John Stauffer joins us to discuss the history of “The Battle Hymn of the... more

25 Oct 2024

24 MINS

24:43

25 Oct 2024

#784

The "Glory Hallelujah Suite" with Sparky and Rhonda Rucker

American folk singers, Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, discuss their popular and historically si... more

23 Oct 2024

47 MINS

47:06

23 Oct 2024

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Julia Ward Howe: a Biographical Discussion with Professor Elaine Showalter

Julia Ward Howe led one of the most significant lives in US history. She was a poet, femin... more

22 Oct 2024

32 MINS

32:32

22 Oct 2024

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Julia Ward Howe and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” Week: Intro Episode

We’re dedicating this week to shows about Julia Ward Howe and “The Battle Hymn of the Repu... more

21 Oct 2024

04 MINS

04:36

21 Oct 2024

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Justice in Kelly Country: Laws and Outlaws in 19th Century Australia

Ned Kelly is Australia’s most famous outlaw. A mix of frontier bandit, murderer, and gang ... more

15 Oct 2024

33 MINS

33:35