History Podcasts
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The Amagi
Covers movies and TV shows with character biographies, timelines, and speculative scenarios.
Closing Night
Examines Broadway shows that closed early, revealing the stories behind their development, performances, and legacies.
The Jewish Lives Podcast
Explores the lives and legacies of influential Jewish figures through author interviews.
The 007 Files
A detailed exploration of James Bond's films, books, and cultural legacy through expert analysis and fan-focused discussion.
Only In The Green Room
Backstage conversations with musicians at iconic music venues, featuring candid stories and insights before and after performances.
Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast
Two hosts examine the film Deep Blue Sea chapter by chapter across 33 episodes, discussing its scenes, themes, and impact.
Alien UFO Podcast
Investigates UFO sightings, alien abductions, and related phenomena through interviews with researchers and experiencers.
Best Picture Cast
A deep dive into each Oscar Best Picture winner, exploring the film’s story, cast, and historical context.
Roots Rednecks and Radicals
Covers alternative and independent music with artist interviews, reviews, and analysis, focusing on alt-country and indie rock.
Gone With The Bushes
A mother and her two daughters discuss popular movies, TV shows, and classic films to help listeners catch up on what they’ve missed.
Awesome Movie Year
A film critic and a filmmaker explore why specific years were great for cinema by analyzing individual movies from those years.
American Prestige
A weekly discussion of international relations and global political events hosted by two scholars.
Politics Chat
A podcast where the host answers listener questions about modern politics.
Stories and Songs by Afterglow
A historical journey through Afterglow’s music and the stories that inspired their songs.
General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast
Explores British horror cinema, from classic Hammer films and folk horror to Nigel Kneale’s sci-fi and supernatural television.
Sounds with Simon Tesler
A deep dive into forgotten rock, soul, and reggae tracks with stories from music history, hosted by a former 1980s music magazine editor.
History of Comic Books Podcast
A podcast exploring the people, companies, and events in the history of comic books.
SpyHards - A Spy Movie Podcast
A weekly breakdown of classic spy movies and franchises, from James Bond to Mission: Impossible, exploring what makes them iconic.
Is It? The Art Mystery Podcast
Experts analyze disputed paintings to determine if they were created by artists like Caravaggio, Rembrandt, or Van Eyck.
NostalgiaCast
Revisiting childhood favorite films to evaluate whether they still hold up or have aged poorly.
Classic American Movies
A deep dive into the history and making of classic films, featuring interviews with filmmakers and behind-the-scenes stories.
JAZZ in the AM
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Book of Jubilees
An ancient Jewish text that retells Genesis with additional details and a focus on religious divisions of time.
Outlaws to Independents
Explores the history and culture of outlaw and independent professional wrestling from the 1940s to the 1990s.
Unpacking Israeli History
A historian examines key events, figures, and cultural dynamics in Israel’s past and present with nuance and depth.
The Episodic Table of Elements
A podcast exploring the true stories behind each element on the periodic table.
Theoretikally R & B
A podcast exploring the artistry, culture, and emotional depth of R&B through thoughtful discussion and community engagement.
Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Muslim Central
The Plot Thickens
An exploration of the troubled 1963 film Cleopatra, its production chaos, and the director’s family legacy.
Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast
Analyzes pivotal scenes in films and franchises, exploring their core moments and cinematic significance.
Cosmosis
Cosmosis
BJ In The Morning
Two longtime friends share humorous, irreverent takes on movies, TV, and pop culture.
Noreen Muhammad Siddique
Muslim Central
Tinfoil Tales
Eyewitness accounts and research interviews on cryptids, UFOs, abductions, and unexplained phenomena.
The Secret History Of Hollywood
Explores hidden stories and untold secrets from the history of cinema.
Going Rogue
Examines troubled film productions, from writing to reshoots, to uncover why movies turn out the way they do.
Urban Valor: the podcast
Veterans share personal experiences about military service, combat, and life before and after the armed forces.
It Happened In Hollywood
Revisits pivotal Hollywood moments with firsthand accounts from those who lived them.
Maher Al Mueaqly
Quran reciter and Islamic scholar who leads prayers at Masjid Al Haram in Mecca and teaches religious studies in Saudi Arabia.
Dressed: The History of Fashion
Explores the social and cultural histories behind clothing and why people wear what they wear.
Jewish History Nerds
Explores little-known stories from Jewish history, from medieval mysteries to dramatic acts of resistance.
The Evolution of Horror
A weekly deep dive into horror cinema history, exploring one sub-genre or film at a time with expert guests.
Mobile Suit Breakdown: the Gundam Podcast
Two fans explore the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise in chronological order, examining its themes, history, and cultural context since 1979.
From Beneath the Hollywood Sign
Explores the stories, scandals, and secrets of classic Hollywood through weekly discussions on actors, films, and behind-the-scenes lore.
Chilling True Tales - True Ghost and Paranormal Stories
Real firsthand accounts of ghost sightings, supernatural encounters, and paranormal experiences shared by people who lived them.
Don't Kill the Messenger with Movie Strategist Kevin Goetz
Conversations with Hollywood executives and filmmakers reveal the behind-the-scenes realities of bringing movies to life.
The Firsts
Explores the lives of pioneering figures in Islamic history who were the first to achieve significant milestones in faith and society.
It Was A Sh*t Show
A look at chaotic and troubled productions in entertainment, revealing the behind-the-scenes disasters behind famous movies and shows.
Album | آلبوم
Explores the stories behind the creation and release of influential music albums throughout history.
The Movies That Made Me
Filmmakers and entertainers share the movies that shaped their careers and creative paths.
You Are Good
A podcast exploring emotions and feelings inspired by movies.
The Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip Simmons
A guitar amp expert answers listener questions on vintage tube amp repair, restoration, and collecting with humor and insight.
Abdur-Rahman as-Sudais
Recitations and sermons by the Chief Imam of Masjid Al Haram in Makkah, focusing on Quranic recitation and Islamic teachings.
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别的电波
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast
Two experts debate the greatest movies, music, and games of the 80s, 90s, and beyond to crown the defining icons of Generation X.
The Soundtrack Show
A deep dive into film, TV, video game, and theater soundtracks and scores.
Yasser Al Dossari
Saudi Islamic scholar and Quran reciter serving as imam in Riyadh and teaching at King Saud University.
Clever with Amy Devers
A designer talks with creative visionaries about their real experiences and challenges in shaping the world through design.
Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary
Recites the Holy Qur’an with mastery of tajweed and multiple recitation styles, preserving a revered Islamic tradition.
Raad Mohammad al Kurdi
A Quran reciter from Iraq known for his emotional and melodious recitations in the Hafs ‘an Asim narration.
The Patrick LabyorSheaux with Patrick Labyorteaux
Celebrity and Hollywood insider interviews hosted by Patrick Labyorteaux.
The Saturday Afternoon Movie Club
A deep dive into 80s and 90s cult classic and B-movies hosted by Geoff Tate.
Holdin’ Court Podcast
Celebrity and music industry figures discuss their lives and cultural topics in candid conversations with host Big Court and his team.
The Secret World of Roald Dahl
Examines Roald Dahl’s life as a spy and screenwriter and how his covert experiences shaped his children’s stories.
Hammer Time: A Hammer Horror Podcast
Two film enthusiasts analyze every Hammer Horror production from the 1950s to the 1970s, exploring the studio's iconic gothic horror films.
Sherlock Holmes Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Classic Sherlock Holmes radio dramas and public domain films featuring iconic actors from the golden age of radio.
Guess the Year
Contestants guess the year of live Grateful Dead recordings in this game show.
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics
A comedian reimagines ancient Greek and Roman myths and figures through witty stand-up routines.
Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages
Explores art history across all forms, from classic painters to video games and culinary arts, making it accessible to all ages.
Behind The Song: Classic Rock Chronicles
Explores the stories and circumstances behind the creation of iconic classic rock songs.
Kill By Kill: Talking Horror Characters One Death At A Time
Analyzes horror movie characters and their deaths, one kill at a time, with humor and detail.
The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds
Interviews with musicians and experts explore vinyl records, collectible pressings, and record collecting tips for enthusiasts.
BLOODHAUS
Discusses arthouse horror movies with a fun, accessible approach.
My Nuclear Life
Examines the impact of nuclear science on society, history, and culture through expert interviews and firsthand accounts.
Teaching Hard History
Explores the history of slavery, civil rights, and racial injustice in America through expert scholarship and classroom resources.
FatBeats: Behind The Counter
Unfiltered conversations with hip-hop’s pioneers, exploring the stories and vinyl that shaped the underground scene.
Seforimchatter
Discusses Jewish religious texts, secular Jewish books, and history with rabbis, scholars, and authors.
Badr Al-Turki
A Saudi Quran reciter known for his emotive Hafs ‘an Asim recitations and leadership of Tarawih prayers at major mosques.
Math! Science! History!
Explores the human stories behind scientific breakthroughs, mathematical innovations, and historical discoveries shaping the modern world.
Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam
John McAdam discusses classic professional wrestling each week.
So Many Roads: A Grateful Dead Podcast
Explores the Grateful Dead’s music, culture, and fan experiences through guest interviews and deep dives into the band’s history and legacy.
The Midnight Boys Present: A Free Podcast
A podcast exploring big themes in movies, from why spiders are scary to the cultural vibe of 1997.
Horror Queers
Two queer hosts analyze horror films with LGBTQ+ themes or campy elements each week.
Hotels with History
Explores the secret histories and dramatic events behind famous hotels around the world.
Ahmed Al Ajmi
Muslim Central
Farthouse
Two cinephiles mock and rate arthouse films using a satirical test, helping listeners sound pretentious without watching the movies.
Bay Curious
Explores listener-driven questions about the San Francisco Bay Area’s culture, history, and social issues.
Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music
A deep dive into the cultural and political impact of Christian music through artist interviews and fan stories from its 1980s–2000s peak.
TalkinGolf
TalkinGolf Productions
The Jaws Obsession
A deep dive into why Jaws is the greatest movie of all time, exploring its impact, legacy, and enduring cultural significance.
Native Land Pod
Political commentary from Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum on Black American identity, history, and empowerment.
Political Beats
Scot Bertram and Jeff Blehar explore the musical interests of political figures with guest interviews.
Too Much Information
Reveals obscure facts and behind-the-scenes details about famous movies, music, TV shows, and pop culture moments.
Eras
Exploring the most iconic periods of the world's biggest artists through archival footage and firsthand accounts.
Film Stories with Simon Brew
Explores the hidden behind-the-scenes stories of popular movies, from production struggles to release challenges.
The Extras
Explores behind-the-scenes extras from TV shows, movies, and animations across physical and streaming formats.
Hyperfixed
A reporter explores the root causes of everyday frustrations and works with listeners to understand or resolve them.
When They Was Fab: Electric Arguments About the Beatles
Discusses the Beatles, their solo careers, and related topics from past to present.
For the Record: The 70s
An audio documentary exploring 70s music and its connection to cultural and historical shifts of the era.
Mufti Ismail Menk
Islamic scholar Mufti Ismail Menk delivers lectures and motivational talks infused with Quranic recitation and teachings.