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In this weekly show, hosts John Kealey and Jay Swords examine events of history through the discussion of books, journal articles, papers, and presentations, then historians and history buffs ask the question, what is relevant or irrelevant in today’s world.For more than a decade, this show has aired over-the-air on KALA-FM in the Quad Cities. Now, we're bringing it here to make listening easier than ever!
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn this weekly show, hosts John Kealey and Jay Swords examine events of history through the discussion of books, journal articles, papers, and presentations, then historians and history buffs ask the question, what is relevant or irrelevant in today’s world. For more than a decade, this show has aired over-the-air on KALA-FM in the Quad Cities.
Recent episodes include "The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History" (24 October 2026, 30 minutes), "BONUS: The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History" (24 October 2026, 14 minutes), and "BONUS: Live, Laugh, Love: The Secret History Of White Christian Women And The World They Made" (17 October 2026, 15 minutes).
Relevant or Irrelevant publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 658 episodes.
Booking probability for Relevant or Irrelevant is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Relevant or Irrelevant requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Relevant or Irrelevant's contact route on record: verified email.
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Relevant or Irrelevant is a history podcast with 658 episodes published.
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Episode #682
Darren Parry, former chairman of the Northwest Band Of The Shoshone Nation, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History." The host for the 682nd edition in this series is Jay Swords...
BONUS DISCUSSION: Darren Parry, former chairman of the Northwest Band Of The Shoshone Nation, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History." The host for the 682nd edition in this series...
Episode #681
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Kristin Du Mez, professor of history at Calvin University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Live, Laugh, Love: The Secret History Of White Christian Women And The World They Made." The host...
Dr. Kristin Du Mez, professor of history at Calvin University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Live, Laugh, Love: The Secret History Of White Christian Women And The World They Made." The host for the 681st...
Dr. Marcia Bjornerud, Walter Schaber professor of environmental studies and professor of geosciences at Lawrence University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss: Turning To Stone: Discovering The...
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Marcia Bjornerud, Walter Schaber professor of environmental studies and professor of geosciences at Lawrence University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss: Turning To Stone...
Episode #678
BONUS DISCUSSION: Jonathan Buffalo, historical preservation director for The Meskwaki Nation: The Sac And Fox Tribe Of The Mississippi In Iowa, Historic Preservation Museum, joins the "ROI" panelists for this edition of...
Jonathan Buffalo, historical preservation director for The Meskwaki Nation: The Sac And Fox Tribe Of The Mississippi In Iowa, Historic Preservation Museum, joins the "ROI" panelists for this edition of "Relevant Or...
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Christopher Leahy, professor of history at Keuka College, and Sharon Leahy, historian and author, join the "ROI" panelists to discuss: Presidentess: The Life Of First Lady Julia Gardiner-Tyler. The...
Dr. Christopher Leahy, professor of history at Keuka College, and Sharon Leahy, historian and author, join the "ROI" panelists to discuss: Presidentess: The Life Of First Lady Julia Gardiner-Tyler. The host for the...
Dr. Marc Zender, associate professor of anthropology and director of The Linguistics Program at Tulane University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss: Five Mysterious Writing Systems That No One Has Deciphered. The host...
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Marc Zender, associate professor of anthropology and director of The Linguistics Program at Tulane University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss: Five Mysterious Writing Systems That No One Has...
Episode #675
Dr. Ethan Gannaway, professor of history, and The Rev. Robert "Bud" Grant, professor of theology, both from St. Ambrose University, join the "ROI" team to discuss Ambrose Of Milan. The host for the 675th edition in this...
Episode #674
Hal Smith, musician, faculty member of The New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp, and Advisory Board Member Of The Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Bix and the festival. The host for the 674th...
Episode #674
BONUS DISCUSSION: Hal Smith, musician, faculty member of The New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp, and Advisory Board Member Of The Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Bix and the festival. The...
Episode #673
BONUS DISCUSSION: Jason Stuart, talented musician and longtime DJ with KALA-FM at St. Ambrose University, joins the "ROI" panelists to tell a bit about how he ended up in the Quad Cities. The host for the 673rd edition...
Episode #673
Jason Stuart, talented musician and longtime DJ with KALA-FM at St. Ambrose University, joins the "ROI" panelists to tell a bit about how he ended up in the Quad Cities. The host for the 673rd edition in this series is...
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Eric Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss The German History In Documents And Images Project. The host for the 672nd edition in this...
Dr. Eric Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss The German History In Documents And Images Project. The host for the 672nd edition in this series is John...
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Julie Carpenter, senior fellow with The Ethics And Emerging Sciences Group at California Polytechnic State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss: The Naked Android: Synthetic Socialness And...
Recent guests on Relevant or Irrelevant. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Comedian and Actor, Better Body Academy
Managing Director & Corporate Counsel, Unbiased Consulting, LLC
functional medicine technician, Herbert Hoover Presidential Library And Museum
Senior Director in Fitch Ratings’ corporates group, George Washington University
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