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EPISODE · Jul 4, 2025 · 27 MIN

Bonus Episode - Sparks of the Revolution with Todd Otis

from History Through Fiction - The Podcast · host Colin Mustful

In this special bonus episode of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful sits down with Todd Otis, author of Sparks of the Revolution. The conversation dives into the life and legacy of James Otis, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in the early resistance against British rule. Todd shares insights into Otis’s legal battles, his mental health struggles, and his influence on key revolutionary figures like Sam Adams and Mercy Otis Warren. The discussion also explores the relevance of Otis’s story to today’s political climate and the enduring power of the written word in shaping democracy. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that bridges history and the present.

In this special bonus episode of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful sits down with Todd Otis, author of Sparks of the Revolution. The conversation dives into the life and legacy of James Otis, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in the early resistance against British rule. Todd shares insights into Otis’s legal battles, his mental health struggles, and his influence on key revolutionary figures like Sam Adams and Mercy Otis Warren. The discussion also explores the relevance of Otis’s story to today’s political climate and the enduring power of the written word in shaping democracy. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that bridges history and the present.

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