Historic Yawps

Are you not really sure why Putin is invading Ukraine? Join us as Field breaks down the rich and complex history of Ukraine and why the Russian invasion is not as simple as you might think. See why the Nightingale is the perfect symbol for the events that are unfolding in Eastern Europe. 

What does the 4th of July mean to you? Find out what it meant to Frederick Douglass, one of the greatest speakers in history, and why there are two US Federal holidays that celebrate independence in the United States.

The follow-up to the 2 part episode focused on the historic yawps of Winston Churchill. This episode continues where the first episode left off (so go listen to it if you haven't yet) by taking an in-depth look at the events that lead to the splitting of the Big Three powers after World War 2 and how Churchill put Stalin and the Soviets on notice.

The first of two episodes focusing on the indomitable spirit of Winston Churchill, one of Field's favorite historical figures. Here we see him take on the German war machine and the vile Adolph Hitler. 

Episode 7 focuses on the life of Emmeline Pankhurst and her indomitable desire for equality and suffrage at all costs.

In this episode, we examine how Jesse Owens beat more than the competition in the 1936 Olympic Games.

Elizabeth, the second daughter of famed monarch Henry VIII of England, lived a harder life than you would imagine, but that only helped prepare her for the historic YAWP. Check out this episode to see how she weathered the storm to become the Virgin Queen and how she upset the balance of power in 16th Century Europe.

Our first parable episode telling the story of Julius Caesar and the Cilician pirates and what we can learn from this unique Yawp in history.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Historic Yawp moments of Martin Luther as he made his voice heard in protest of the Catholic Church. 

In our third episode, we share the story of Robert Smalls and his daring escape from Freedom by hijacking the CSS Planter and how he turned that moment into a platform for change. 

In this episode, we look at the life of the Madame of Science herself, Madame Marie Curie. Sit back and check out her incredible story of determination.

Welcome to Historic Yawps! Thank you so much for joining us on our maiden voyage which is an ode to the two men, Walt Whitman and Robin William's character John Keating, who made "Barbaric Yawp" a common phrase and serve as the inspiration behind our show. In this episode, we reminisce about the classic film Dead Poets Society, discuss the concept of our show, and share our passion for telling the stories of some of the most barbaric yawps in history. Thanks for listening!