Best Redcoats Podcasts (2026)

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A Forgotten War on the Edge of Empire (Live stream) 1:15:14

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Britain’s empire was built on more than famous battles. In this live Redcoat History discussion, I’m joined by Cam Simpson and Jon Pick to explore Britain’s forgotten frontier wars — from the North-West Frontier of India to Moorosi’s Rebellion in southern Africa. We’ll tackle the myths, the real fighting, and what life was actually like on the edge…

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#AskAbhijit 312: Al-Zutt, Ataturk, Gujarat, Redcoats, Somalia, Russia, Ashoka, Slave Trade, Romanis 2:57:19

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Episode 312 of the #AskAbhijit show: Ask me your best questions in the comments, and I shall answer them.

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Charlotte Macdonald, "Garrison World: Redcoat Soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire" (Bridget Williams Books, 2025) 1:12:08

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The pivotal year of 1870 brought down the curtain on the redcoat garrison world at both the metropolitan and colonial ends of the empire . . . In fewer than forty years, less than a lifetime, Aotearoa had gone from being a Māori world in which rangatira dominated, to a colony in which the settler state was in control of the economy, politics and pe…

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Theodore J. Karamanski, "Great Lake: An Unnatural History of Lake Michigan" (U Michigan Press, 2026) 38:38

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Theodore Karamanski joins fellow Lake Michigan enthusiast Jana Byars to talk about his new book, Great Lake: An Unnatural History of Lake Michigan. Looking down from outer space a vast expanse of blue appears in the heart of North America. Of the magnificent chain of inland seas, only one of those bodies of water--Lake Michigan--is entirely within …

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The Last Viking 1:03:04

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Harald "Hardrada" Sigurdsson was a Viking mercenary in the Byzantine Varangian Guard and eventual King of Norway who threw his hat in the ring to conquer England in 1066. He lived an extraordinary life traveling far and wide participating in campaigns against Muslim Caliphates, Bulgarian rebels, and other Norsemen. Find out why he is often consider…

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#AskAbhijit 317: Linux, Arabs, Amish, Andromeda, Bangladesh, Vatican, Minoa, Sanskrit, Wormholes, AI 3:02:28

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OUTLINE:0:00 Introduction & Welcome4:43 Who Are the Amish?8:52 Why Converts Are Zealous10:56 Nvidia CEO on Linux12:51 Thailand Destroys Hindu Statue13:21 Bangladesh Regime Change14:43 Arabs Castrated Black Slaves16:44 Bullying in Ancient Gurukuls18:42 US Gun Rights Explained20:26 Students Smoking & Drinking23:23 Andromeda Paradox Explained26:50 Dat…

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Episode 89: The Rocketfellers #11 Deep Dive! 42:24

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Join Snoggle and Nick for a New Year's Eve 2025 celebration as they return to the Family Odysseys! Aunt Raina is in hot pursuit of her brother Roland and she'll stop at nothing to save her husband Jacob back in the 25th century. We're deep diving into The Rocketellers #11. Also in this episode we shout out retailer extraordinaire Collector's Paradi…

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Row Sixty #141 - 2026 Sugar Bowl Preview | Georgia vs Ole Miss 1:17:14

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It's finally Sugar Bowl week, and we’re diving deep into Georgia vs Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal. We break down what’s changed since the first matchup, why Georgia’s run game can be the difference, and how the Dawgs’ defense (especially the secondary & pass rush) has leveled up heading into New Orleans. We also hit the best…

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Jean Pfaelzer, "California, a Slave State" (Yale UP, 2023) 54:34

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California owes its origins and sunny prosperity to slavery. Spanish invaders captured Indigenous people to build the chain of Catholic missions. Russian otter hunters shipped Alaska Natives--the first slaves transported into California--and launched a Pacific slave triangle to China. Plantation slaves were marched across the plains for the Gold Ru…

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The Incredible History of Canada's Army: 1812-2025 45:25

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Canada has a rich military history. Alongside the British they stood toe-to-toe with the Americans in the war of 1812, battled the Boers, shocked the German's on the Western Front in both world wars and proved themselves amongst the world's greatest warrior nations. But do they still have what it takes? In this podcast, I explore both the past and …

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The Spy Who Shagged BP 1:02:39

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Moe Berg was a defense-first journeyman catcher for the Dodgers, White Sox, Indians, and Red Sox who faced the likes of Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio. He also had multiple Ivy League degrees and was such a trusted spy for the OSS during World War II that FDR personally sent him on missions. But above all, he was kind of a weird guy. Subscribe to the S…

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#AskAbhijit 316: Goa INQUISITION, 1066, Bismarck, Ba'ath Party, Genghis, Rome, Pyramids, Alexander 2:23:53

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Episode 316 of the #AskAbhijit show: Ask me your best questions in the comments, and I shall answer them.

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Robin F. Hansen, "Prison Born: Incarceration and Motherhood in the Colonial Shadow" (U Regina Press, 2024) 40:11

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With rigorous scrutiny and deep care, Robin Hansen's Prison Born: Incarceration and Motherhood in the Colonial Shadow (U Regina Press, 2024) offers crucial insight into the intersections of ongoing colonial harms facing Indigenous mothers in Canada. Building from an unplanned call to Hansen from a pregnant, incarcerated Indigenous woman in 2016, Pr…

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Episode 88: Sisterhood, A Hyde Street Story #5 Christmas Eve Deep Dive! 1:08:57

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Join Nick & guest co-host Rob from Comic Book Chronicles for an episode filled with Yuletide cheer and...TERROR?! That's right, it's Christmas Eve and we're deep diving into the final issue of Sisterhood: A Hyde Street Story to celebrate. Also in this episode we'll shout out friend of the show Dusty Fields, rundown Nuclear Winter news, and answer a…

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#AskAbhijit 315: Bangladesh, Dhurandhar, Spain, Rig Veda, Khilji, Spain, Schopenhauer, Vikings, TFR 4:33:18

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Episode 315 of the #AskAbhijit show: Ask me your best questions in the Superchat, and I shall answer them.

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Row Sixty #140 - CFP First Round Reaction & Christmas | UGA Football Podcast 1:05:13

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On this episode, we recap the College Football Playoff first round and talk through what worked, what didn’t, and why the weekend felt underwhelming at times. We hit Alabama vs Oklahoma, Miami vs Texas A&M, Ole Miss vs Tulane, and Oregon vs James Madison, then look ahead to the quarterfinal matchups and what storylines matter most. We also take a m…

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Amy Bowers Cordalis, "The Water Remembers: My Indigenous Family's Fight to Save a River and a Way of Life" (Little Brown, 2024) 1:02:51

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For the members of a Northern California tribe, salmon are the lifeblood of the people—a vital source of food, income, and cultural identity. When a catastrophic fish kill devastates the river, Amy Bowers Cordalis is propelled into action, reigniting her family’s 170-year battle against the U.S. government. In a moving and engrossing blend of memoi…

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Matthew Scobie and Anna Sturman, "The Economic Possibilities of Decolonisation" (Bridget Williams Books, 2024) 55:59

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What do the economics of decolonisation mean for the future of Aotearoa? This question drives the work of Dr. Matthew Scobie and Dr. Anna Sturman as they explore the complex relationship between tangata whenua and capitalism in The Economic Possibilities of Decolonisation (Bridget Williams Books, 2024). By weaving together historical insights and c…

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Matthew Scobie and Anna Sturman, "The Economic Possibilities of Decolonisation" (Bridget Williams Books, 2024) 55:59

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What do the economics of decolonisation mean for the future of Aotearoa? This question drives the work of Dr. Matthew Scobie and Dr. Anna Sturman as they explore the complex relationship between tangata whenua and capitalism in The Economic Possibilities of Decolonisation (Bridget Williams Books, 2024). By weaving together historical insights and c…

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The Eggnog Riot 59:50

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Jefferson Davis was a malcontent long before the American Civil War. The Eggnog Riot or Grog Mutiny was an 1826 drunken Christmas rebellion by dozens of cadets at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point including the future President of the Confederate State of America firmly in the midst of the party gone horribly wrong. Subscribe to the Softcore …

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#AskAbhijit 314: Nanda Devi Nuke, Ivan the Terrible, Somnath, Vishnu, Israel, Khomeini, Rome, Jats 2:38:04

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Episode 314 of the #AskAbhijit show: Ask me your best questions in the comments, and I shall answer them.

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2025 All Media Year End Roundup 2:58:30

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It’s the 21st annual iFanboy All Media Year End Roundup! Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, and special guest Ron Richards discuss some of what they enjoyed in media in this, the year that was 2025. Movies, television, music, podcasts, books, and comics — it’s all here! Note: Timecodes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the di…

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Joanna Siekiera, "International Law and Security in Indo-Pacific: Strategic Design for the Region" (Routledge, 2025) 1:05:11

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International Law and Security in Indo-Pacific: Strategic Design for the Region (Routledge, 2025) edited by Dr. Joanna Siekiera uses an interdisciplinary approach to discuss international law and conflict in the Indo-Pacific region, covering topics such as maritime security, climate change and international relations. Detailing how international re…

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Row Sixty #139 - 2025 CFP Preview | UGA Football Podcast 1:13:48

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It’s officially postseason time, so we’re running through the full 2025-2026 College Football Playoff: Alabama at Oklahoma, Miami at Texas A&M, Tulane at Ole Miss, and James Madison at Oregon. Then we look ahead to the quarterfinals and the teams with byes (Texas Tech, Indiana, Ohio State, and Georgia), including what the bracket means for Georgia’…

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Jennifer Ott, "Where the City Meets the Sound: The Story of Seattle's Waterfront" (HistoryLink, 2025) This 1:12:32

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From canoes on the beach at Dzidzilalich to steamships and piers, Seattle's waterfront was the center of the city's economy and culture for generations. Its tumultuous history reflects a broader story of immigration, labor battles, and technological change. The 2001 Nisqually Earthquake brought fresh urgency and opportunity to remake this contested…

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#AskAbhijit 313: Bagram, Benazir, Thailand, Chinese Economy, AI Weaponization, Chess, Elon, Odisha.. 3:39:54

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Episode 313 of the #AskAbhijit show: Ask me your best questions in the superchat, and I shall answer them.

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Booksplode #72 – The Private Eye 47:58

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode! This month, Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan and special guest Dr. Ryan Haupt take a look at… The Private Eye by Brian K. Vaughan, Marcos Martin, & Muntsa Vicente! Running Time: 00:44:58 What’s a Booksplode? It’s a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a s…

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Episode 87: Hornsby & Halo #11 Deep Dive! 46:36

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Join Snoggle & Nick for a return to Ghost Machine's Family Odysseys with a deep dive into Hornsby & Halo #11! What mysterious forces have brought Zachary Halo and Rose Hornsby's families to the Big Apple? Also in this episode we rundown recent Nuclear Winter Special news and answer a listener mail about how difficult it must be to record a podcast …

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#AskAbhijit 311: Putin, Modi, G2, IndiGo, Dictatorships, LLMs, IMF, EU, Fishing, Nukes, Hinduism, EU 3:45:25

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Episode 311 of the #AskAbhijit show: Ask me your best questions in the Superchat, and I shall answer them.

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The Worst Company Christmas Party in History 1:06:47

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Forget puking secretaries and handsy office creeps, BY FAR the worst company Christmas party in American history happened on Christmas Eve in Michigan in 1913 when a group of striking miners had their party tragically and violently ruined by strike breaking goons. Subscribe to the Softcore History Patreon for hundreds of hours of extra history cont…

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#AskAbhijit 310: Black Holes, Jupiter, Mars, Dinosaurs, Gravity, Entropy, Radiation, Volcanos, Fire 2:26:31

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Episode 310 of the #AskAbhijit show: Space and Science special episode.

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Pick of the Week #1007 – Nova: Centurion #2 1:12:17

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! It’s the final Pick of the Week of the year, and while it might not have been one of the best weeks of books in recent memory, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan close out 2025 on a high note with comics talk, show stats, a college story, and live tech support! We’ll see you in 20…

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Busting the Redcoat Myths! A Christmas Special 1:24:29

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Today I am joined by Dr Chris Brice and the brilliant Daniel Harrington from the Clasps of Courage YouTube channel. Expect honest analysis, good humour, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we make military history content. Have a great Christmas and be sure to buy your gifts here - https://redcoathistory.com/…

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Charlotte Macdonald, "Garrison World: Redcoat Soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire" (Bridget Williams Books, 2025) 1:12:08

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The pivotal year of 1870 brought down the curtain on the redcoat garrison world at both the metropolitan and colonial ends of the empire . . . In fewer than forty years, less than a lifetime, Aotearoa had gone from being a Māori world in which rangatira dominated, to a colony in which the settler state was in control of the economy, politics and pe…

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Episode 86: Geiger #19 Release Day Deep Dive! AKA...Glow Babies? 49:07

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Join Snoggle & Nick for a return to the post apocalyptic world of The Unnamed with Ghost Machine's first issue featuring variant covers by artistic legend Jim Lee! In this episode we deep dive into Geiger #19, rundown recent release & FOC news, update on our 2025 Nuclear Winter special, shout out friends of the show standitupcomics, and respond to …

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Aaron Smale, "Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone" (Bridget Williams, 2024) 44:44

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"The Coast has been battered for years by decisions made by those who don’t live there and don’t have any connection to the place. It started early." Based on his investigative Newsroom series, Aaron Smale’s Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone (Bridget Williams, 2024) goes deep into the region’s struggle with colonial legacies and environmenta…

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Aaron Smale, "Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone" (Bridget Williams, 2024) 44:44

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"The Coast has been battered for years by decisions made by those who don’t live there and don’t have any connection to the place. It started early." Based on his investigative Newsroom series, Aaron Smale’s Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone (Bridget Williams, 2024) goes deep into the region’s struggle with colonial legacies and environmenta…

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Row Sixty #138 - 2025 SEC Championship Reaction | Georgia vs Alabama 1:27:25

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In this episode, we celebrate Georgia’s back-to-back SEC titles after a cathartic 28–7 win over Alabama in Atlanta and finally exorcising some Mercedes-Benz demons. We walk through the full game day experience—from atmosphere and concessions to the “reverse Rammer Jammer”—before digging into how Mike Bobo’s offense controlled the clock, stayed bala…

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9.24 - Belt to Alabama - SEC Championship Review 1:02:08

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It's time to review a cleansing victory. We may not have cleansed all the trauma on Saturday, but the Bulldog Nation took a big step towards it. Yara and Nathan are here to break down the game that was, yell about the CFP Committee, and give you all the stats you need after a wonderful weekend. News Updates - 3:00 Qualitative Review - 22:08 Quantit…

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Gloria Browne-Marshall, "A Protest History of the United States" (Beacon Press, 2026) 1:06:22

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Exploring 500 years of protest and resistance in US history—and how its force is foundational and can empower us to navigate our chaotic world In this timely new book in Beacon’s successful ReVisioning History series, professor Gloria Browne-Marshall delves into the history of protest movements and rebellion in the United States. Beginning with Ind…

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Britain’s “Point of Failure” — The Brigadiers Who Almost Lost WW2 1:20:24

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When we think of 1940, we picture Dunkirk, the fall of France and the BEF racing for the Channel. But behind the headlines were real officers making real decisions — the brigadiers. Too senior to ignore, not quite famous enough to be remembered. In this episode, my friend and part-time co-host Chris Brice talks to military historian Dr Phil McCarty…

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Flying Drunk At Pearl Harbor 58:37

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U.S. Army Air Corps pilots Kenneth Taylor and George Welch had a few days off in tropical paradise and decided to let loose at an officer Christmas party. They parlay that into an all night poker game before eventually getting to bed -- three sheets to the wind -- at around 7 am...December 7th, 1941. Subscribe to the Softcore History Patreon for hu…

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Pick of the Week #1006 – Giant Size Criminal #1 1:11:36

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! It's the penultimate Pick of iFanboy 20/25. We've got key parties, unacceptable drawstring pants, the mysteries of both Captain Atom and Cobra Commander, plus more! Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:07:37 Pick of the We…

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Éléna Choquette, "Land and the Liberal Project: Canada’s Violent Expansion" (UBC Press, 2024) 1:00:14

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In 1867, Canada was a small country flanking the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes, but within a few years its claims to sovereignty spanned the continent. With Confederation had come the vaunting ambition to create an empire from sea to sea. How did Canada lay claim to so much land so quickly? Land and the Liberal Project: Canada’s Violent Expans…

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9.23 - Let Uga fight Kalen DeBoer - SEC Championship Preview 1:06:32

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Listen, it's time to get your mind right. It's a big match up this weekend at the Benz, and Yara and Nathan are here to prepare you for everything that's happening on Saturday. We talk about what an SEC Championship means in 2025, break down the game in way more detail than your probably used to, and laugh for a moment about Penn State. News Update…

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Special Edition – More Pick of the Week #1000 Emails 2:04:46

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iFanboy celebrated its landmark 1000th episode with a quadruple-sized extravaganza! Josh Flanagan, Conor Kilpatrick, and Ron Richards were joined by special guests Gordon the Intern, Dr. Ryan Haupt, Jim Viscardi, Tom King, Chris Eliopoulos, Mike Norton, and Brian Michael Bendis… and thus, they didn’t answer as many emails as they normally would hav…

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Who Was The Best General Of All Time? 1:08:33

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This is a free preview of the content we offer on the Softcore History Patreon. It is the best way to support Dan and Rob and keeps the podcast going. Subscribe to the Softcore History Patreon for hundreds of hours of extra history content including episodes like this and sports shows on the higher tier. Rob Fox https://www.instagram.com/robfoxthre…

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Row Sixty #137 - 2025 SEC Championship Preview | Georgia vs Alabama 1:16:17

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In this episode, we start by soaking in what it means for Georgia to reach a fifth straight SEC Championship Game and why this trip to Atlanta can’t be taken for granted. We revisit Georgia’s SEC title game history, the heartbreaks and highs against Alabama, and how Kalen DeBoer has quickly become one of the sport’s toughest big-game coaches. From …

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9.22 - Hard Times at the Cut Water Bar - GT Review 54:30

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Good day and Go Dawgs. It's your favorite (?) co-hosts back again to break down the Georgia Tech game. We talk injuries, decide that Lane Kiffin would be a pretty bad public school teacher -- for multiple reasons -- and try to figure out what happened on Black Friday. Yara and Nathan are here to review the Georgia Tech game. Qualitative Review - 15…

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Episode 85: Rook Exodus 9 Release Day Deep Dive! 45:58

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Join Snoggle and Nick for a return to Ghost Machine's sci-fi universe, Rook: Exodus with a release day deep dive into issue nine. Will Rook, Dire Wolf, Matterhorn, Bloodhound, and Stag make it out alive or will they meet their demise at the hands of a horde of spiders?! Also in this episode we rundown recent Nuclear Winter holiday giveaway news, sh…