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Riley "Bo" Trisler and Joseph Ricci come together on Home Brew History to talk history, pop culture, and brews! Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails.

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Canada at War: Normandy and Northwest Europe

04/16/2025 73 min 59 sec

Bo and Joey are joined by historian Mike Bechthold to discuss the Canadian effort in the Second World War in Normandy and Northwest Europe!Want to support the show? Visit buymeacoffee.com/homebrewhistory and become a monthly subscriber to access bonus episodes and exclusive member's only livestreams!Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by #civilwartrails! Learn more here: https://www.civilwartrails.org/Home Brew History is partnered with the Bearded Historian, Jeff Williams. Check out his designs here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeardedHistorian

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Canada at War: Canadians in the First World War

04/14/2025 73 min 9 sec

Brad St. Croix from OTD Military History joined us to discuss Canada's role in the First World War!Check out more of Brad's work here:https://www.youtube.com/@UCQZZQKAo8CqUzsUoOhuQdYwWant to support the show? Visit buymeacoffee.com/homebrewhistory and become a monthly subscriber to access bonus episodes and exclusive member's only livestreams!Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by #civilwartrails! Learn more here: https://www.civilwartrails.org/Home Brew History is partnered with the Bearded Historian, Jeff Williams. Check out his designs here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeardedHistorian

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The Greatest Film of All Time

04/08/2025 98 min 26 sec

Bo and Joey were joined by renowned actor, writer, producer, and historian, Chaz Mena to go behind the scenes of the film, Casablanca (1942). Is it the greatest movie of all time?Find out more now! For more about Chaz and his film, Bella, click here: https://www.chazmena.com/Want to support the show? Visit buymeacoffee.com/homebrewhistory and become a monthly subscriber to access bonus episodes and exclusive member's only livestreams!Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by #civilwartrails! Learn more here: https://www.civilwartrails.org/Home Brew History is partnered with the Bearded Historian, Jeff Williams. Check out his designs here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeardedHistorian

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Invisible Campaigns: Gardening with the RAF and Jane Gulliford Lowes

03/31/2025 54 min 6 sec

One of the original members of the Home Brew Crew, Jane Gulliford Lowes, returns to the show to talk about her new book, Invisible Campaigns: Assessing Bomber Command's Minelaying Operations 1940-1. What is gardening? Well, listen in to find out!To purchase Jane's book, check out this link: https://www.casematepublishers.com/9781911704287/invisible-campaigns/Want to support the show? Visit buymeacoffee.com/homebrewhistory and become a monthly subscriber to access bonus episodes and exclusive member's only livestreams!Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by #civilwartrails! Learn more here: https://www.civilwartrails.org/Home Brew History is partnered with the Bearded Historian, Jeff Williams. Check out his designs here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeardedHistorian

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Tempest of Iron and Lead: Spotsylvania, with Chris Mackowski

03/24/2025 46 min 55 sec

The legendary Chris Mackowski of Emerging Civil War joins us to talk about his new book on the 1864 Battle of Spotsylvania and the American Civil War.Want to support the show? Visit buymeacoffee.com/homebrewhistory and become a monthly subscriber to access bonus episodes and exclusive member's only livestreams!Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by #civilwartrails! Learn more here: https://www.civilwartrails.org/To learn more about Emerging Civil War, visit their website: https://emergingcivilwar.com/mission-statement/Home Brew History is partnered with the Bearded Historian, Jeff Williams. Check out his designs here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeardedHistorian

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Monty, Caen, Cobra, and Confusion

03/17/2025 59 min 48 sec

Andrew Harrison, author of Caen, Cobra, and Confusion: Monty's Normandy Legacy Revisited, joined us to discuss one of the Second World War's most successful, brilliant, and polarizing figures, Bernard Law Montgomery.Want to support the show? Visit buymeacoffee.com/homebrewhistory and become a monthly subscriber to access bonus episodes and exclusive member's only livestreams!Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by #civilwartrails! Learn more here: https://www.civilwartrails.org/Home Brew History is partnered with the Bearded Historian, Jeff Williams. Check out his designs here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeardedHistorian

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Black Redcoats in America's Forgotten War

03/10/2025 72 min 33 sec

Matthew Taylor joins Joey and Bo to discuss the role of the Black Redcoats in the War of 1812. Who were these formerly enslaved men who took arms for King and Country against the United States? Find out more now!Want to support the show? Visit buymeacoffee.com/homebrewhistory and become a monthly subscriber to access bonus episodes and exclusive member's only livestreams!Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by #civilwartrails! Learn more here: https://www.civilwartrails.org/Home Brew History is partnered with the Bearded Historian, Jeff Williams. Check out his designs here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeardedHistorian

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Spanish Mining in Peru

02/24/2025 43 min 42 sec

Mark Dries joined Bo and Joey for a look at a grim period of Spanish exploration and colonization, the mineral mining of Peru. What did Spanish explorers want with silver and mercury? Find out here!Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by #CivilWarTrails! Make some history of you own by following this link: https://www.civilwartrails.org/Did you know that Home Brew History has partnered with The Bearded Historian? Take a look at his shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeardedHistorian

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LBJ Part 4: Lyndon Johnson in American Memory

02/10/2025 52 min 47 sec

Where does Lyndon Johnson rank among American presidents? Is Vietnam always going to overshadow his presidency? What about the Great Society? How do Americans view Johnson today? Bo and Joey are joined by David Stumpfl to discuss LBJ's large legacy in American history.Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Visit the link below to find out more: https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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LBJ Part 3: Johnson's Great Society

01/27/2025 48 min 9 sec

Where would the United States be without Medicare, Head Start, or the Civil Rights Act of 1964? All of these programs were foundational pieces of the Great Society. Learn more as Bo and Joe talk about LBJ and the Great Society reforms.Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Learn more here: https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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LBJ Part 2: Johnson and the Vietnam War

01/13/2025 63 min 17 sec

Is Vietnam Lyndon Johnson's war? Was he a victim of circumstance? Did he bungle it all up on his own? Bo and Joey continue their discussion of U.S. President Lyndon Johnson and his involvement in the Vietnam War.Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Learn more here: https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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Hell by the Acre

12/30/2024 62 min 37 sec

Acclaimed historian Daniel A. Masters joined Bo and Joey to discuss the Battle of Stones River and his new book, Hell by the Acre: A Narrative History of the Stones River Campaign.Now's a good time to remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Visit the link below to find out more: https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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LBJ Part 1: The Making of Lyndon Johnson

12/16/2024 60 min 38 sec

Join Joey and Bo for the first of a multi-part series on U.S. President Lyndon Johnson. Misunderstood? Complex? Complicated? Find out as we talk through his early years!And remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Visit the link below to find out more: https://www.civilwartrails.org/Support The Bearded Historian, here:https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeardedHistorian?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Search_US_DSA_GGL_ENG_General-Nonbrand_Shop_All&utm_ag=US-EN_DSA-Shop%252BPages&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAiAmfq6BhAsEiwAX1jsZ2kf4wAw-R68mTGVcRs3mt6Sx17lKDRfc26DrFv3jkXNC13gAMStfRoConoQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_19243288496_143042704783_714812702584_dsa-1640180280716_c_&utm_custom2=19243288496&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmfq6BhAsEiwAX1jsZ2kf4wAw-R68mTGVcRs3mt6Sx17lKDRfc26DrFv3jkXNC13gAMStfRoConoQAvD_BwE

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A Home Brewed Thanksgiving

11/25/2024 40 min 40 sec

Bo and Joey get together for this year's Home Brew History Thanksgiving Special! Have a look or have a listen, but remember...Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Follow the link below for more! https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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Home Brew Runs for the Presidency

11/04/2024 198540 min 0 sec

Bo and Joey talk about some of the most impactful presidential elections in the history of the United States. Check it out! Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Follow the link below for more! https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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Americans in the Scheldt

10/22/2024 215520 min 0 sec

John McManus set a record and joined Bo and Joe in back to back weeks to talk about the role a single American division played in the campaign for the Scheldt.Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Follow the link below for more! https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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The Mighty Moo

10/07/2024 168060 min 0 sec

Joe and Bo welcomed Nathan Canestaro, author of a new book which detailed the experience of the USS Cowpens during the Second World War.Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Visit the link below to find out more: https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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MARKET GARDEN 80: Remembrance

09/24/2024 197040 min 0 sec

Historian and Market Garden Battlefield Guide, Jo Hook, pulled up a chair and poured a Gin and Tonic, to join Bo and Joey as they talk about the many ways and the evolution of how Operation MARKET GARDEN has been remembered. Grab a chair yourself, or head on a walk with the dog, clean the house, whatever- just listen to this!Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Follow the link below for more! https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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MARKET GARDEN 80: September Hope- The American Perspective of Operation Market Garden

09/23/2024 258540 min 0 sec

Historian John McManus joined Bo and Joe to talk about the American efforts during Operation MARKET GARDEN. Listen in as the guys jump into a discussion of the Gen. Maxwell Taylor's 101st Airborne and Gen. James Gavin's 82nd Airborne. Is Gavin the "perfect scapegoat?" Find out now!Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Visit the link below to find out more: https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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MARKET GARDEN 80: The Cavalry

09/20/2024 238980 min 0 sec

Historian and host of the Old Frontline podcast, Paul Reed, joined Joe and Bo to talk about British Second Army and in particular, 30 Corps, as they continue their discussion of Operation Market Garden.Don't forget, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Click the link to learn more: https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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MARKET GARDEN 80: Arnhem-Black Tuesday

09/19/2024 237600 min 0 sec

Historian and co-host of We Have Ways of Making You Talk, Al Murray (yes, that one) joined Bo and Joe to talk about Black Tuesday, September 19, 1944, which is the subject of his new book. What else is there to say about one of the most storied operations in the Second World War? Well, watch and find out.Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Visit the link below to find out more: https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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MARKET GARDEN 80: Heroes and Weapons of Market Garden

09/18/2024 282780 min 0 sec

The incredible historian, Marty Morgan, joined Bo and Joe to talk about some of the most amazing gear and weapons carried into action during Operation MARKET GARDEN by the British and American Airborne units.Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Visit the link below to find out more: https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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MARKET GARDEN 80: Wild Oats to Market Garden

09/17/2024 202860 min 0 sec

Historian and author, James Daly pulled up a chair and talked with Bo and Joey about each of the conceptualized, and cancelled, airborne drops that preceded Operation MARKET GARDEN.Don't forget, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Click the link to learn more: https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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If You Can't Beat 'Em, Antietam

09/16/2024 239820 min 0 sec

Bo and Joe were joined by Civil War author, traveller, commentator, storyteller, and all around good guy, John Banks to talk about the Battle of Antietam and its impact on the American Civil War. John is a board member of the Save Historic Antietam Foundation and co-host of the Antietam and Beyond Podcast with Tom McMillan.Don't forget, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Click the link to learn more: https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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The Undaunted 6888- Redux

09/10/2024 180900 min 0 sec

We heard from you and you said the audio made this one a hard listen, so we're glad to report that after some sound engineering, we've re-released this episode.Historian Kevin Hymel joined Bo and Joe to talk about one of the most often overlooked units in the Second World War, the all-female, all-African American 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. Take a break and listen in as Kevin and the Home Brew Crew talk about their organization, their challenges, and why their story is so incredible!Don't forget, Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Click the link to learn more: https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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Red Beans and Rice and Everything Nice

08/26/2024 205500 min 0 sec

Join Bo and Joey, or the "Big Back Home Brew Boys" for some genuine catch up time and a little discussion on the history of a New Orleans staple: Red Beans and Rice.Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails! Visit the link below to find out more: https://www.civilwartrails.org/

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Joey's We Have Ways Fest Recap

08/12/2024 99960 min 0 sec

Joey and the Ricci family hopped a series of delayed flights and United Airlines lost their luggage, but they made it to Towcester for We Have Ways Fest 2024. Join Joey as he makes the rounds talking to some of the festival's attendees.Thanks to everyone who made this weekend possible!

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Speaking of Winston Churchill

08/05/2024 306600 min 0 sec

Peter Caddick-Adams rejoins the Home Brew Crew to talk about his newest tome on British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Join the gang for a rolling conversation about one of the 20th century's most central figures!

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The Light of Battle

07/22/2024 58 min 12 sec

Historian and friend of the show, Michel Paradis returns to Home Brew to talk about his latest book, The Light of Battle: Eisenhower, D-Day, and the Birth of the American Superpower. 

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The Channel Islands at War

07/08/2024 54 min 14 sec

Join Joey and Bo as they speak with historian Nick Le Huray about the Channel Islands in the Second World War!If you would like to donate to Finley's Touch, a charity benefiting children with childhood cancers, please follow this link:https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/finleystouch/donation-amount

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Reconsidering Shiloh

06/24/2024 60 min 5 sec

Bo and Joey discuss the April 1862 Battle of Shiloh during the American Civil War. If you would like to donate to Finley's Touch, a charity benefiting children with childhood cancers, please follow this link:https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/finleystouch/donation-amount

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80th Anniversary of D-Day

06/10/2024 48 min 2 sec

Bo and Joey chat about the recent 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings and discuss their thoughts on the commemorative events. Check it out!

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Fifty-Three Days on Starvation Island

05/21/2024 60 min 49 sec

Author and historian John Bruning joined Bo and Joey to talk about the epic Second World War aviation onslaught during the campaign for Guadalcanal. 

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Historical Illiteracy

04/30/2024 50 min 51 sec Explicit

Bo and Joey share their thoughts (oh boy) on the importance of historical literacy!

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The Boys Steal the General

04/15/2024 45 min 9 sec

Join Bo and Joey as they discuss Andrews' Raid of 1862, more commonly remembered as the Great Locomotive Chase!

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Recap of Masters of the Air

03/25/2024 48 min 49 sec

Bo and Joey take to the skies...well...to their chairs to read out some of your takes and give some final thoughts on the AppleTV series, Masters of the Air. 

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Fabric of Civil War Society

03/11/2024 62 min 45 sec

The incredible Dr. Shae Cox joined Bo and Joey for a discussion about her brand new book, Fabric of Civil War Society. We just scratched the surface of this topic, but there's so much to unpack!

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Home Brewed Opinions on Masters of the Air

02/26/2024 40 min 39 sec Explicit

Bo and Joey dive into Masters of the Air and talk a bit about the series that is soaring to AppleTV every Friday. Sit back, grab a cold one, and join in on the fun....

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Playoff Season, Reconstruction, History, and Relevancy

01/22/2024 57 min 49 sec

The Home Brew Boys talk about the recent flurry surrounding U.S. presidential hopefuls and their gaffes over the American Civil War and Reconstruction. Join Bo and Joey for a look at how modern politics have made history very relevant and maybe pick up a few of their book recommendations as well!

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Return of Home Brew History

01/08/2024 42 min 29 sec

In a world where history podcasts run amuck, two unsuspecting historians who have long hung up their microphone cords return to the airwaves to save the day. Join Joey and Bo as they catch up after a long hiatus and share some of the goals for the podcast going forward!

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Digital History Platforms

03/12/2022 55 min 16 sec

Bo and Joey welcomed John Heckman, the Tattooed Historian, on the podcast to discuss the evolution of the "new front" of digital history. How can historians use these platforms to educate and interpret? Find out now!Thanks to our sponsors, Civil War Trails Inc. Consider donating to their efforts to interpret the events, people, and places of the most pivotal time in our nation’s history:https://www.civilwartrails.org

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Miniature Wargaming and History

02/11/2022 54 min 16 sec

Back after a month long hiatus, Bo and Joey dive right back into the weeds and talk about the benefits of historical wargaming and military history. A curious one indeed! Join the guys for a live episode on February 22!Be sure to visit and support our sponsors, Civil War Trails by visiting: https://www.civilwartrails.org

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Christmas Special 2021

12/24/2021 50 min 31 sec

Bo and Joey simply love you too much to leave you so we've got a special announcement on this episode! Then they'll dive into the Christmas Truce and take a look at their Christmas wishlists. Be sure to tune in and support Civil War Trails!

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To War with a War Correspondent

12/10/2021 54 min 38 sec

Historian and biographer Ray Boomhower joins Joey and Bo to discuss his recently published biography of Second World War War Correspondent, Richard Tregaskis.

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Hang Tough

12/03/2021 54 min 40 sec

Historian Jared Frederick joins Bo and Joey to discuss the life and war of the soldier and leader, Richard "Dick" Winters. Read more in Hang Tough, Jared's biography of Winters and separate myth from reality.

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How to Win the Second World War

11/19/2021 62 min 48 sec

This week Bo and Joey respond to some social media comments on the Second World War and its outcome. How did the Allies win the Second World War? What did it take? Did every battle count or was the war won before it was even started? Sound off for yourself!

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Invisible Wounds

11/12/2021 75 min 31 sec

Bo and Joey are joined by Dr. Dillon Carroll to discuss the impact of trauma on Civil War soldiers and the ways in which they coped with life after the war.

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The Devil Dogs of Belleau Wood

11/05/2021 47 min 56 sec

Bo and Joey are back with the usual banter on an all new schedule to talk about the U.S. Marines and the Battle of Belleau Wood.

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History Round Up

10/21/2021 39 min 16 sec

Check in with the guys for some book recommendations and debate a few controversies along the way!

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The History Underground

10/13/2021 51 min 14 sec

J.D. Huitt joins Bo and Joey to talk about the trials, tribulations, and successes of being a YouTube historian and engaging in meaningful discussions about history with the online public. Check out his YouTube page: The History Underground.

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Audie Murphy- A Life

09/29/2021 53 min 9 sec

Bo and Joey talk about the decorated war hero, Medal of Honor recipient, and actor, Audie Murphy on this week's episode!

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Battlefield Preservation

09/25/2021 79 min 10 sec

Darin and Mare of the Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast joined Bo and Joey to discuss the preservation of Civil War battlefields. Home Brew History and Civil War Breakfast Club are also teamed up for a fundraiser benefitting the Battle of Franklin Trust and helping to raise money to support reclamation efforts in Franklin, TN. The winner will receive an incredible gift basket courtesy of both podcasts. Link to donate below:https://boft.org/general-donations

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The Harlem Hellfighters

09/15/2021 59 min 31 sec

Bo and Joey talk about the famous 379th Infantry Regiment, the "Harlem Hellfighters."

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The Night Witches

09/08/2021 54 min 3 sec

Bo and Joey chat about the role of the Soviet Union's most famous, or infamous, groups of pilots- the female aviators that made up the Night Witches!

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Hurricane Ida Relief

08/31/2021 9 min 28 sec

On August 29, 2021 Hurricane Ida made landfall on south Louisiana causing widespread damage and devastation to entire towns and cities. Here at Home Brew History, Bo and Joey would like to invite you to donate to The Cajun Navy, a non-profit, all volunteer rescue group. For more, visit: http://cajunrelief.org/donate

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Rolling Out the Big Guns

08/25/2021 62 min 50 sec

Bo and Joey talk about field artillery in the American Civil War on this week's episode!

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Etched in Lies

08/18/2021 74 min 11 sec

Historian Tom Harper Kelly joins Bo and Joey to discuss one the most controversial soldier memoirs of the Second World War and historiography in military history. This one is ripe with Boohickey!

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The Daughters of Yalta

08/09/2021 53 min 45 sec

Historian Catherine Grace Katz joins Bo and Joey for a fascinating discussion about her incredible, dare we say, groundbreaking book- The Daughters of Yalta.

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An Episode in Crisis

07/27/2021 69 min 13 sec

Joey and Bo discuss the July Crisis and the lead up to the outbreak of the First World War! Kick off your time shoes, grab a mint julip, and an avocado toast and enjoy!

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Return to the Electric Boogaloo

07/19/2021 55 min 11 sec

That's right! Bo and Joey are back in the saddle again! Hear what the Home Brew History gang has been up to since they went on a month long hiatus. Get caught up, because Home Brew is back!

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Normandy and Commemoration

06/02/2021 69 min 15 sec

WW2TV's Paul Woodadge joins Bo and Joey for the Home Brew Season Finale to discuss the evolution of commemorations in Normandy and the true meaning and legacy of the anniversary.

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Normandy '44

05/31/2021 56 min 9 sec

James Holland joins Bo and Joey to discuss the buildup to the June 6th Allied landings at Normandy...and yes, it is far more important than the first twenty minutes of Saving Private Ryan!

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The Celts, Romans, and Memory

05/24/2021 45 min 35 sec

Once again Emma joins Bo and Joey for a fascinating episode on ancient history and memory studies involving the Roman narratives that tell the stories of the Celts. This is one smashing, fascinating episode!

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Livestream Recap

05/17/2021 104 min 14 sec

Missed the inaugural Home Brew History Livestream? Catch up with this podcast version!

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Come and See Northumbria

05/10/2021 60 min 41 sec

Bo and Joey are welcoming Emma to the show for a look at all things ancient and exotic. On this week's episode they have a look at graves in Northumbria and then take a dive into movies and pop culture with their friend Chris. What's a podcast if you can't have your friends join you right?

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Poland and The War Pt. 2

04/26/2021 44 min 24 sec

Join Bo and Joey for the conclusion of their discussion with Dr. Alex Richie on the Second World War in Poland.

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Poland and the War Pt. 1

04/21/2021 67 min 49 sec

Dr. Alexandra Richie joins Bo and Joey on Home Brew for a conversation on Poland and the Eastern Front in the Second World War. From serious conversations, impressions, and a fitting tribute to a fading generation, this episode has something for everyone. Be sure to tune back in next week for Part 2!

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A Special Announcement

04/12/2021 58 min 15 sec

Joey and Bo are back from their Spring Break vacations and back to work, but first they stopped in to record this episode. There's something here for every listener so be sure to check it out. We even have a special announcement for you dear listener!

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The Spy and the State

03/29/2021 77 min 51 sec

Historian Jeff Rogg joins Bo and Joey to discuss espionage and intelligence in the Early American Republic. Were Nathan Hale, Thomas Paine, Benedict Arnold and John Andre all up to no good? Listen and find out!

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The U.S. in the Great War

03/22/2021 74 min 9 sec

Historian James Taub joins Joey and Bo to discuss the role the United States played in the First World War. Covering everything from the war itself to how it is remembered, this one has something for everyone!

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Back to the Boohickey

03/15/2021 44 min 4 sec

The guys finish up their discussion of some of the most dominant myths that have hijacked history. Thanks to our great listeners that contributed and look out for a third installment!

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That's Just Boohickey Part 1

03/08/2021 44 min 9 sec

Bo and Joey expand the Boohickey segment in this listener driven episode of Home Brew. Hear some of the myths the guys are busting, how YOU can help the Home Brew Crew, and much, much more.

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The Last Hundred Years (Give or Take)

03/01/2021 71 min 14 sec

Joey and Bo sit down with the hysterical historian himself, the Pub Landlord, Al Murray to discuss some of the biggest moments in the 20th century and some of the biggest "meanwhiles" too. Have a laugh and a listen!

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The Roles of the Poles

02/22/2021 58 min 3 sec

Historian and great friend of the show Jenny Grant joins the guys to talk about the Polish effort in the Second World War. Hear how the Poles took to the skies in fighters, jumped out of perfectly good airplanes, set sail on the high seas, and generally fought like hell!

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USCTs in the American Civil War

02/15/2021 49 min 5 sec

Historian and student Hugh Goffinet joins the guys to talk about the role that African American men played in the USCTs during the Civil War. Be sure to follow Hugh and keep up with his latest work!

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Blood and Iron

02/01/2021 63 min 53 sec

Katja Hoyer joins Bo and Joey to talk about her new book Blood and Iron and give the guys a lesson on the unification of Germany. Be sure to pick up a copy of this fantastic historian's new book, out now (but take a raincheck on the Ham Beer)!

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Women and Warfare

01/25/2021 61 min 59 sec

Olivia Smith is back on Home Brew joining Bo to talk about a few very fascinating women throughout ancient and medieval history. Always a blast to have our friends in company!

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Chemical Mortars!

01/18/2021 65 min 30 sec

Bo and special guest host Martin K.A. Morgan sit down with Brian Domitrovich to talk about some of the most underrated soldiers of the Second World War. Sit back and relax as the guys talk about Chemical Mortar Battalions, anti-tank systems, and oh yes, the PIAT makes an appearance.

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By Chance Alone

01/11/2021 70 min 12 sec

For this episode, Bo and Joey discuss the recent events at the U.S. Capitol and talk about the rise in anti-Semitism around the world. In this episode, you'll hear from Holocaust Survivor and author of By Chance Alone, Max Eisen.

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Slim, Master of War

01/04/2021 69 min 50 sec

For the first episode of 2021, the guys sit down with Dr. Rob Lyman to talk about Field Marshal, 1st Viscount Bill Slim and answer one of our very first Mail Calls!

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Home Brew History Christmas Spectacular

12/24/2020 28 min 57 sec

Join Bo and Joey for our last episode of 2020 (good riddance, am I right?) as they gather around the tree, sing some carols, drink some egg nog, and talk about some of your and their favorite Christmas traditions.

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Battle of the Bulge Part 2

12/23/2020 54 min 4 sec

Join us for the conclusion of our conversation with Peter Caddick-Adams on the Battle of the Bulge.Home Brew History Theme Song by Bill Robison of Bill Robison Music

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Battle of the Bulge Part 1

12/21/2020 65 min 0 sec

The first half of Bo and Joey's conversation with the incredible Peter Caddick-Adams on the Battle of the Bulge. There's a lot to unpack here, so much that we had to split this episode into two parts!

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The Stay Behinds

12/14/2020 57 min 26 sec

What would have happened if Great Britain had been invaded by the Germans in 1940? Andrew Chatterton joins Joey and Bo to talk about the Stay Behinds and address that very question! For more, be sure to check out:www.staybehinds.com

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Spies and Lies

12/07/2020 59 min 13 sec

Dr. Helen Fry sits down with Bo and Joey to talk about espionage and the British Secret Service during the Second World War. There's a lot to unpack as we very quickly learned!

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The Battle of Franklin: The Final Nail in the Coffin

11/30/2020 78 min 6 sec

The final day of November 1864, on the field before the town of Franklin, Tennessee, two armies clashed in a desperate struggle. It is one of the Civil War's most horrific battles and yet it barely registers in the historical memory bank. Historian Eric Jacobson sits down to discuss the campaign with our own Joseph Ricci, writer of our "Final Nail in the Coffin" series on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Please consider donating to the Battle of Franklin Trust to help in their continued effort to reclaim the Franklin battlefield:https://boft.org/support

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Battle of the Bulge Banter

11/23/2020 71 min 37 sec

We talk a lot about how Hollywood tends to mess with history quite a bit. For this super jam packed episode, we're joined by Paul Woodadge of WW2TV and Robbie McGuire and Matt Moss from Fighting On Film to discuss the 1965 film, Battle of the Bulge. Does the movie do the actual event any justice? Listen and find out!

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The Last Battle

11/16/2020 43 min 29 sec

In May of 1945, German and American forces found themselves in a strange situation, learn more about the Battle of Castle Itter as Bo and Joey take a look at the book, The Last Battle.

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Tombstone, the Earps, and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

11/04/2020 45 min 58 sec

Bo and Joey talk about the legendary shootout at the O.K. Corral (or was it?) in Tombstone, Arizona and bust some major myths along the way! Want to know more? Well, you're a daisy if you do!

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The U.S. Constitution and the Supreme Court

11/02/2020 23 min 21 sec

Joey, Bo, and their guest James McGuire briefly discuss some of the early landmark cases of the U.S. Supreme Court and how the Constitution is a part of every piece of the American government.

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Two is a Crowd, Three is a Party

10/26/2020 35 min 40 sec

Bo and Joey talk politics this week as part of their two week special on the American political system ahead of the 2020 election. With all the "fake news" and "misinformation" out there, pull up a chair, order a cold one, and take a walk through the history of third parties in the United States as well as hear from Libertarian Presidential Candidate, Dr. Jo Jorgensen on ruuning as a third party in 2020.

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A Crisis Brewing in Cuba

10/19/2020 52 min 39 sec

Bo and Joey grab their winter coats and some warm libations as they dive into the Cold War, Kennedy, and the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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Texas Independence!

10/12/2020 72 min 40 sec

Sure, Texas dominates a map of the U.S. but the history of how the state came to be is as interesting as the Lone Star State is large! Joey and Bo are joined by Texas historian and friend Dr. Donald Frazier to talk about the early days of Texas and its journey to statehood. For more from the Home Brew Crew checkout our website: homebrewhistorypodcast.com

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The (Historical) Things We Like

10/05/2020 61 min 4 sec

Bo and Joey sit down to talk about some of their favorite history themed movies and TV shows, which books they enjoy, and their favorite historical figures and sites. Be sure to drop us a review on Apple Podcasts and make sure you subscribe!

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Lost and Found- GPS Declassified

09/28/2020 41 min 55 sec

Richard Easton joins Bo and Joey to talk about the evolution of GPS and the military and civilian uses of time and location technology!

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Home Brew BBQ

09/21/2020 43 min 44 sec

Join Bo and Joey for a Home Brew BBQ...well at least, they talk about the history of BBQ in America. They are joined by the author of Smokelore, Jim Auchmutey to talk about everything from wood chips to Booker T. and the M.G.'s.

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Sicily '43 Part 2

09/16/2020 36 min 31 sec

The second installment of our episode with James Holland on his new book Sicily '43, Patton, Mark Clark, podcasts, and buried Spitfires in Burma!

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Sicily '43 Part 1

09/14/2020 44 min 15 sec

James Holland is back to talk about his brand new book, Sicily '43 and much, much more!

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War Ponies in WWI

09/07/2020 37 min 51 sec

The guys are joined by Lucy Betteridge-Dyson to talk about the role of equines, or War Ponies, on this week's show. What role did our four legged, hooved friends play? Listen and find out!

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Pirates of the Chesapeake

08/31/2020 31 min 43 sec

Dr. Jamie Goodall joins Bo and Joey to talk about piracy on the high seas and in the Chesapeake Bay! Grab your rum punch and tune in!

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Above Us the Stars

08/27/2020 31 min 20 sec

For a Home Brew History Special, Joey sat down with author and historian Jane Gulliford Lowes to discuss her new book, Above Us the Stars: 10 Sqn Bomber Command - The Wireless Operator's Story.

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Brewing Up the Battle of Britain

08/25/2020 54 min 57 sec

Joey and Bo are joined by RAF and Luftwaffe historian, Victoria Taylor to discuss the Battle of Britain. Victoria is among the leading airpower historians of the Second World War and a friend of the show!

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Materially Speaking

08/18/2020 53 min 50 sec

Bo and Joey talk with their good friend the Bearded Historian, Jeff Williams, about the importance of material culture in history as weel as the need for historians to embrace those tactile links with a few tangents along the way!

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Last Mission to Tokyo

08/11/2020 56 min 57 sec

Bo and Joey sit down with Michel Paradis to discuss his new book, Last Mission to Tokyo which details the Doolittle Raid but more importantly, the legal battle during the post-war war crimes hearings concerning the treatment and execution of the "forgotten" Raiders.

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Conspiracies, Corruption, and the Death of Hitler

08/04/2020 57 min 51 sec

Bo and Joey welcome Luke Daly-Groves to the show to talk about his book, The Death of Hitler: The Case Against Conspiracy as well as some of the glaring problems when myths are treated as fact!

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Women in the Trenches

07/28/2020 62 min 52 sec

Bo and Joey sit down with Olivia Smith to talk about the often misunderstood role of women in the First World War!

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Mustangs, the Air War, and Gritchie English Lore

07/21/2020 54 min 20 sec

Bo and Joey sit down with James Holland, one of the world's leading historians of the Second World War, to talk about his book Big Week and the bombing campaigns of WWII. From P-51 Mustangs and Jimmy Doolittle to Sabaton and Gritchie English Lore, this episode has it all. This discussion will have you asking, "what's not to like!?" If you are interested in helping our friends at the Stonehenge Alliance save a treasured World Heritage Site please follow this link to sign their petition! http://stonehengealliance.org.uk

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Mythbusting, Weapons, and Grassl, Oh My!

07/14/2020 71 min 3 sec

Bo and Joey talk to Second World War Weapons expert Marty Morgan about some of the misconceptions and incredible facts about firepower in WWII.

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A Home Brew Road Trip

07/07/2020 45 min 32 sec

In this episode the guys talk about their recent road trip to Franklin, Tennessee and sit down to talk with the incredible curator and archivist for the Battle of Franklin Trust, Joanna Stephens!

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Rasslin', History, and the Global Implications of the Montreal Screwjob

06/23/2020 49 min 40 sec

Bo and Joey sit down with Chris Stacey and Chuck Westmoreland to talk about how historians wrestle with sports and Southern history.

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Flip the Switch on the Dark Ages

06/16/2020 36 min 0 sec

Are they really the Dark Ages? What about the Medieval Period? To find out Bo and Joey "go medieval" and talk to Dr. Andrew Traver about the period.

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Mad About M.A.D.

06/09/2020 35 min 17 sec

Historians Bo Trisler and Joseph Ricci discuss one of the most terrifying periods of modern history that you've never heard of. Remember when the world was almost annihilated in 1983? No? You're not alone.

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Brews and Battles

06/02/2020 34 min 25 sec

This week Bo and Joey are joined by Dr. Jeremy Black, the most published military historian in the field and a great freind of the show. Over a drink we discuss the importance of military history to scholarship.

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Monte Cassino and the Italian Campaign

05/26/2020 62 min 29 sec

Bo and Joey are joined by the incredible historian Dr. Peter Caddick-Adams to discuss the often forgotten Italian Campaign of the Second World War.

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Glitz, Glam, and Gore: Hollywood's Take on History

05/19/2020 54 min 26 sec

Joey and Bo sit down with Tudor England specialist and movie connoisseur, Dr. William Robison to discuss how history is portrayed on the big screen.

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East vs. West Showdown

05/12/2020 36 min 27 sec

Historians Bo Trisler and Joseph Ricci discuss the 2019 movie Midway, what's in Joey's cup this week, and finally turn their attention to the Eastern and Western theatres of the American Civil War. Which was more decisive? Tune in and find out!

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Victory in Europe

05/08/2020 14 min 16 sec

Join Winston Churchill and the guys as they look back at VE Day in this minisode!

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Bushido Abandoned

05/05/2020 30 min 25 sec

For our inaugural full length episode, hosts Bo Trisler and Joseph Ricci welcome their old friend historian Jake Yount to the show. Yount's research centers around the treatment of Allied Prisoners of War in the Pacific.

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Trailer for Sale or Rent

05/02/2020 5 min 25 sec

Join historians and friends Bo Trisler and Joseph Ricci for the premier of their first podcast, Home Brew History