Episode #132
Will The Next Episode Be Before The Book?
Apr 16, 20253 minS0
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Calling History: Listen In on Conversations with History’s Most Influential People.
Hosted by Anthony Dean · history · EN · 121 episodes
About this Podcast:
The Calling History Podcast is an unscripted, interview style phone conversation with the heroes, the villains, and the great thinkers of history. It’s an opportunity to ask them anything, in their time, while they are living it.How did Benjamin Franklin feel about leaving his comfortable life of fame and excess in London as a loyal British citizen to risk it all and return to America as a rebel? How did record setting Louise Thaden feel about racing and beating Amelia Earhart and yet her name is almost unknown? Who is Jack the Ripper and why did he enter the scene so violently and then disappear like a whisper?Subscribe now and join this entertaining, interesting, and unpredictable journey back in time as we learn who these people really were and answer the question, “If you could call anyone in history, what would you ask them?”
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What is Calling History: Listen In on Conversations with History’s Most Influential People. about?
The Calling History Podcast is an unscripted, interview style phone conversation with the heroes, the villains, and the great thinkers of history. It’s an opportunity to ask them anything, in their time, while they are living it.
Who hosts Calling History: Listen In on Conversations with History’s Most Influential People.?
Calling History: Listen In on Conversations with History’s Most Influential People. is hosted by Anthony Dean. The show has published 121 episodes to date.
What has Calling History: Listen In on Conversations with History’s Most Influential People. covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Will The Next Episode Be Before The Book?" (16 April 2025, 3 minutes), "Sally Hemings Part 2: Sally Becomes Front Page News" (9 April 2025, 38 minutes), and "Sally Hemings Part 1: He Came for Me" (2 April 2025, 40 minutes).
How often does Calling History: Listen In on Conversations with History’s Most Influential People. publish?
Calling History: Listen In on Conversations with History’s Most Influential People. publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 121 episodes.
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Booking probability for Calling History: Listen In on Conversations with History’s Most Influential People. is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Calling History: Listen In on Conversations with History’s Most Influential People. requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Calling History: Listen In on Conversations with History’s Most Influential People.'s contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #131
Sally Hemings Part 2: Sally Becomes Front Page News
Apr 9, 202538 minS0<p>In Part 2 of the 1833 conversation with Sally Hemings, she will talk about how she became front page news and what happened when Jefferson became sick and died.</p> <p>Start episode 2 to join the conversation.</p>...
Episode #130
Sally Hemings Part 1: He Came for Me
Apr 2, 202540 minS0<p>On July 4, 1833, Sally Hemings was living with her sons when she received a call from the future…</p> <p>In this episode, Sally is going explain the relationship, or lack of one, between her and President Jefferson...
Episode #128
William Shakespeare Part 2: The Words Will Outlive Us.
Feb 26, 202544 minS0<p>In Part 2 of the 1616 conversation with William Shakespeare, He’ll explain how and why he moved an entire building in the dead of night. He’ll share what he was doing during his “Lost Years.” And he’ll talk about...
Episode #127
William Shakespeare Part 1: These Words Mean Nothing, Until They Are Spoken.
Feb 19, 202550 minS0<p>On April 22, 1616, William Shakespeare was at his home in Stratford when he received a call from the future…</p> <p>In this episode, Shakespeare will talk about drinking ale and eating cake. He’ll explain why his...
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Episode #126
George Custer Part 2: The Army is the Last Form of Diplomacy
Feb 12, 202547 minS0<p>In Part 2 of the 1876 conversation with George Custer, he will talk about the battle (or massacre) at Washita. He’ll explain why he rode onto the battle wearing a red scarf, and why he is unlikely to ever run for...
Episode #125
George Custer Part 1: There are not Enough Indians in the World to Defeat the Seventh Cavalry.
Feb 5, 202552 minS0<p>On April 20, 1876, George Custer was at the 1876 Centennial Exhibit when he received a call from the future…</p> <p>In this episode, Custer will share what inspired him to join the military in hopes of finding a life...
Episode #124
Samuel Adams Part 2: I Was Cautious When the Young Lieutenant Was Waiting to Assassinate Me
Jan 8, 202554 minS0<p>In Part 2 of the 1801 conversation with Samuel Adams, you’ll hear what happened when Sam was given a slave woman. He’ll also talk about his connections with the Sons of Liberty and how close he was to being...
Episode #123
Samuel Adams Part 1: Sometimes We Must Shed Blood so that Liberty can Prevail.
Jan 1, 202558 minS0<p>In 1801, Samuel Adams was contemplating the fate of the country with Thomas Jefferson at the helm, when he received a call from the future …</p> <p>In this episode, Sam will talk about what a terrible businessperson...
Episode #122
Eleanor Roosevelt Part 2: You Have to Do What You Think You Can Not Do.
Dec 11, 202453 minS0<p>In Part 2 of the 1961 conversation with Eleanor Roosevelt, she explains why the United Nations gave her a standing ovation, how she transformed herself from having racist thoughts to dedicating her lives to those who...
Episode #121
Eleanor Roosevelt Part 1: Father Took Us to the Slums after Dinner.
Dec 4, 202452 minS0<p>In 1961, Eleanor Roosevelt had just finished a call with recently elected John F. Kennedy, when she received a call from the future…</p> <p>In this episode, she'll explain why J Edgar Hoover started a file on her...
Episode #120
Thomas Gage Part 2: The American’s Rebel Under the Veneer of Liberty.
Nov 27, 202451 minS0<p>In Part 2 of the 1775 conversation with Thomas Gage, he will explain why Washington and Hancock’s ambitious intentions are more aligned with greed than liberty. He’ll also explain how the Americans were clueless...
Episode #119
Thomas Gage Part 1: The Colonist See the Law Very Selectively.
Nov 20, 202451 minS0<p>In 1775, Thomas Gage had recently returned to his home in England when he received a call from the future…</p> <p>In this episode, you are going to hear a perspective of the American Revolution from the losing side...
Episode #118
Walt Disney Part 2: Did Mickey Mouse Throw Minnie out of a Plane?
Nov 13, 202451 minS0<p>In Part 2 of the 1939 conversation with Walt Disney, he’ll tell us why Donald Duck was meaner than Mickey, his plans to revolutionize the Movie industry again, and why he had to fire his wife for being a terrible...
Episode #117
Walt Disney Part 1: I Don’t Care About Making Money
Nov 6, 202445 minS0<p>On February 24, 1939, Walt Disney was relaxing after his recent Oscar win for Snow White when he received a call from the future …</p> <p>In this episode, Walt will tell the story of how he lost the rights to one of...
Episode #115
Abraham Lincoln Part 2: Without Total Devastation, the South Will Not Give up.
Sep 18, 202451 minS0<p>In Part 2 of the 1865 conversation with Abraham Lincoln, he explains why total devastation of the South was the only way to win the war. He also shares several of his plans to free the slaves including moving them to...
Episode #114
Abraham Lincoln Part 1: I Thought the South was Out-Praying Us
Sep 11, 202456 minS0<p>On April 13, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was waiting for his son Robert to return with a firsthand account of Robert E. Lee surrendering the south when he received a phone call from the future…</p> <p>In this episode...
Episode #113
Alexander Hamilton Part 2: When a Person is Without Honor, there is no Limit to What They Might Find Reasonable.
Sep 4, 202455 minS0<p>In Part 2 of the 1804 conversation with Alexander Hamilton, he will persuade you as to why the Bill of Rights might be a bad thing. He’ll talk about how Jefferson was a coward that made a decent president. And he’ll...
Episode #112
Alexander Hamilton Part 1: I’m Not from a State, I’m an American.
Aug 28, 202455 minS0<p>On July 10th, 1804, Alexander Hamilton was preparing for his trip to Weehawken, New Jersey, when he received a call from the future…</p> <p>In this episode, Hamilton talks about his duel with Vice President Aaron...
Episode #111
Thomas Paine Part 2: The World is my Country; all Mankind are My Brethren.
Aug 21, 202446 minS0<p>In Part 2 of the 1802 conversation with Thomas Paine, he’ll talk about his relationships with Napoleon, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin. He’ll also share his controversial opinions on the bible and religion...
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