Podcast Episodes

Bonus Episode - Sam Houston and Texas Secession

In 1860 and early 1861, desire for secession grew to a fever pitch in Texas. But there was one man who tried to stop it...Governor Sam Houston. Join …

3 years, 5 months ago

The Buccaneer

In this joint Beyond the Big Screen and Key Battles of American History episode, Steve and James discuss the 1958 movie The Buccaneer, a highly ficti…

3 years, 5 months ago

Epilogue to the War of 1812

Season 4

Many of the key figures of the War of 1812 went on to have long and distinguished careers, with no fewer than four becoming President of the United S…

3 years, 5 months ago

The Treaty of Ghent and the War's Legacy

Season 4

From the very beginning of the war, both sides expressed a desire to end it. Soon, each side reached out to the other to discuss terms of peace. But …

3 years, 5 months ago

1814: The Gulf Coast Campaign

Season 4

Wanting to bring the war to parts of the U. S. that had not yet experienced it, the British in late 1814 opened up a campaign against the Gulf Coast.…

3 years, 6 months ago

The Crisis of 1814 and the Hartford Convention

Season 4

In 1814, the United States faced increasing hostility to the war in New England as well as near economic collapse. In this mini-episode, Steve and Ja…

3 years, 6 months ago

1814: The Empire Strikes Back

Season 4

In 1814, the British decided that the best defense is a good offense. Accordingly, they launched a series of attacks on various parts of the American…

3 years, 6 months ago

Bonus Episode - Popes and Freemasonry History of the Papacy Feed Drop

Steve Guerra on Freemasonry, The Catholic Church, and the Modern World
This is a sample of a recent episode of Steve Guerra's History of the Papacy Po…

3 years, 6 months ago

1814: The Third Time's the Charm?

Season 4

In 1814, American forces, believing in the saying “If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again”, launched yet another invasion of Canada. The Am…

3 years, 6 months ago

The Common Soldier

Season 4

Even when they were not fighting, soldiers in the War of 1812 suffered great hardships. These included poor pay, harsh discipline, extreme temperatur…

3 years, 6 months ago