Oct 1, 202647 minS2
This month, the Nantucket Gam explores Nantucket's role in a key moment in American history - the California Gold Rush. At a time of economic downturn and hardship, the Gold Rush proved an opportunity for Nantucketers...
About this Podcast:
A gam is known as a social meeting or informal conversation, notably used among whalers at sea. The Nantucket Gam centers each episode around a particular theme, with the episode consisting of about 20-25 minutes of storytelling and conversation around the topic, bringing in present-day storytelling at the conclusion of each episode by having a guest community member who can speak to the theme.The Nantucket Gam allows the Nantucket Historical Association to tell new stories of Nantucket history and dive into lesser-heard narratives, while elevating diverse voices of the island’s history and capturing contemporary voices of Nantucket today.
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What is The Nantucket Gam about?
A gam is known as a social meeting or informal conversation, notably used among whalers at sea.
What has The Nantucket Gam covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Gone to California - Nantucket and the Gold Rush with Author Ron Filion" (1 October 2026, 47 minutes), "Nantucket and the American Revolution - Part 2 with Nathaniel Philbrick" (15 July 2026, 36 minutes), and "Nantucket and the American Revolution - Part 2 with Nathaniel Philbrick" (15 July 2026, 36 minutes).
How often does The Nantucket Gam publish?
The Nantucket Gam publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 20 episodes.
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Booking probability for The Nantucket Gam is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Nantucket Gam requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Nantucket Gam's contact route on record: public web form.
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The Nantucket Gam is a history podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Jul 15, 202636 minS2Join us for part two of our series on Nantucket and the American Revolution! In part two, we are joined once again by Nathaniel Philbrick, the award-winning author, Nantucket historian and NHA Research Fellow who has...
- Jul 15, 202636 minS2
Join us for part two of our series on Nantucket and the American Revolution! In part two, we are joined once again by Nathaniel Philbrick, the award-winning author, Nantucket historian and NHA Research Fellow who has...
Jul 1, 202628 minS2Muster your friends and family, gather and listen close as the Nantucket Gam celebrates America's 250th anniversary with a tale of Nantucket during the American Revolution! Join us for a tale of economic collapse...
- Jul 1, 202628 minS2
<p>Muster your friends and family, gather and listen close as the Nantucket Gam celebrates America's 250th anniversary with a tale of Nantucket during the American Revolution! Join us for a tale of economic collapse...
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Jun 1, 202657 minS2<p>Dive into a story of confusion, carelessness and tragedy as the team from the Nantucket Gam describes the fateful events of July 25th, 1956 and the collision of the luxury liner Andrea Doria. What caused the wreck...
May 1, 202653 minS2<p>On this episode of The Nantucket Gam, we explore the complex history of how Nantucket's Oldest House changed over time into what it is today. From it's creation during the colonial era of Nantucket, through its...
Apr 1, 202646 minS2<p>Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Episode 4 of Season 2 of The Nantucket Gam proclaims the tales of Nantucket's gregarious town criers. Before the popularization of the newspaper, radio, or television, the citizens of Nantucket...
Mar 1, 202656 minS2<p>Season 2, Episode 3 of The Nantucket Gam is all about bikes, bikes, bikes! Bicycle and history enthusiasts rejoice - Thomas's research this month uncovers everything you wanted to know and more about your favorite...
Feb 1, 202653 minS2<p>Season 2, Episode 2 of 'The Nantucket Gam' weaves the tale of the Nantucket School of Needlery, which opened in the 1960s and played an important role in the revival of handcrafts on Nantucket Island well into the...
Jan 1, 202655 minS2<p>Our first episode of Season 2, "Scrimshaw" examines the folk art of carving whale teeth and bone. A unique and remarkable art form, Scrimshaw is deeply associated with the historic whaling industry, and therefore...
Dec 1, 20251 hourS1<p>In our Season 1 final episode, Episode 9 of 'The Nantucket Gam', we tell the story of Nantucket's sperm whale stranding and death in 1998. A timely episode - released only weeks after another major sperm whale...
- Nov 20, 202533 minS1
<p>In 1820, the Nantucket whaleship Essex set sail on what was meant to be a routine whaling voyage to the Pacific. Instead, it became one of history's most harrowing survival stories - and the real-life inspiration for...
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The Tragedy of the Essex - Part 1
Nov 1, 202548 minS1<p>In 1820, the Nantucket whaleship Essex set sail on what was meant to be a routine whaling voyage to the Pacific. Instead, it became one of history's most harrowing survival stories - and the real-life inspiration for...
Oct 1, 202554 minS1<p>Episode 6 of 'The Nantucket Gam' tells the story of the everyday bravery and danger of life aboard a Nantucket Lightship - the guiding lights that protected ships navigating the dangerous shoals that surround the...
Sep 1, 202549 minS1<p>Episode 5 of 'The Nantucket Gam' spins the history of Nantucket's Old Mill and explores it's preservation. We trace the story of the Old Mill from it's start in 1746 through to it's modern day existence as one of the...
Aug 1, 202552 minS1<p>Episode 4 of 'The Nantucket Gam' celebrates the life and legacy of Nantucket's most famous scientist and stargazer, Maria Mitchell. Special guest Jascin Leonardo Finger, Curator of the Mitchell House, Archives, and...
Jul 1, 202546 minS1<p>Episode 3 of 'The Nantucket Gam' explores the history and mystery of Tuckernuck Island, which lies just off the western tip of Nantucket. Special guest Susie Robinson joins us to share her unique experiences as a...
Jun 5, 202548 minS1<p>Episode 2 of 'The Nantucket Gam' dives into the bold 1977 bid by Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard to secede from Massachusetts. Special guest State Senator Dylan Fernandes joins us to unpack the legacy—and challenges—of...
May 5, 202555 minS1<p>Welcome to our first episode "A Most Awful Magnificent Spectacle" - Fires on Nantucket. This month we are talking about fire. We will build up to the Great Fire of 1846; along the way we will see stories of community...
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Nate Barber
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Virna Gonzalez
ReMain
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Dr. Isabella Rosner
Royal School of Needlework
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Jeremy Slavitz
Nantucket Historical Association
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