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Battles of the First World War Podcast

Mike Cunha

Booking Overview

A military-history podcast focused on the battles, people, strategy, and experiences of World War I, combining narrative episodes with interviews and discussions featuring historians, remembrance professionals, battlefield guides, authors, and military-history specialists. Credible pitches include accessible experts in First World War history, battlefield preservation, military cemeteries, casualty research, commemoration, and related books or public-history projects; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features specialized professionals rather than only highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 225

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

verdunpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Mike Cunha - Mike Cunha holds an MA in Military History and specializes in telling the stories of the battles, people, strategy, and events of the First World War.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Specialized knowledge or professional experience in First World War history, military remembrance, battlefield preservation, military cemeteries, casualty research, public history, or related authorship and touring work.
Required Achievements:  
Professional service in military-history, remembrance, or heritage institutions, Authorship of books or reference works on the First World War, Leadership or active participation in remembrance organizations, Direct experience preserving or interpreting First World War battlefields and cemeteries

Recent Guest Discussions

Rosie Barron - Identifying Missing And Unknown Soldiers Of The Great War And The Work Of The Joint Casualty & Compassionate Centre.

Christopher Sims - Preserving The Memory Of American Servicemen Who Died In The First World War And The History Of Flanders Field American Cemetery.

Roger Steward - Ypres Day Commemorations, The New Ypres League, And First World War Battlefield Tours.

Lady Lucy French - Ypres Day Commemorations And Remembrance Events Connected With The First World War.

Recent Topics

History, Military History, World War I, Battlefield Preservation, Military Remembrance

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Battles of the First World War Podcast
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Champagne - "With Remarkable Fortitude" - Dr. Urbane Bass

October 06, 2026

A recent trip to the American Civil War battlefield of Fredericksburg, VA inspired this short episode of one remarkable man who lived in that city and went on to serve his country during the First World War: Dr. Urbane Bass.   Champagne - 93rd Division in the Fight: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battles-of-the-first-world-war-podcast/id1119044000?i=1000478892689   Champagne - "Les Enfants Perdus:" 93rd Division Operations on the Champagne Front: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

WW1 Battlefield Archeology & Recovering the Fallen

September 29, 2026

New Ypres League member Kirsten Note joins the podcast to discuss her work as a battlefield archaeologist, where she has assisted the Commonwealth Graves Commission (CWGC) in recovering the remains of fallen soldiers of the Great War.  Find out more about the New Ypres League in this episode:   The New Ypres League with Roger Steward & Prof Mark Connelly Please consider joining the New Ypres League and supporting remembrance efforts:   www.newypresleague.com The BFWWP is on Patreon! ...

MOD War Detectives - Joint Casualty & Compassionate Centre

September 15, 2026

New Ypres League member Rosie Barron joins the podcast to discuss her work as part of the Joint Casualty & Compassionate Centre, aka the MOD War Detectives.    Join us for a fascinating conversation with someone whose daily work is to help identify the missing and unknown soldiers of the Great War and beyond.    Note: This podcast was recorded on August 20th, 2026, the day after news broke that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Harry and Meghan) would be moving back to the UK, so that's why the...

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Frequently asked questions

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Battles of the First World War Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Battles of the First World War Podcast?

Battles of the First World War Podcast is hosted by Mike Cunha. Its publicly listed email is verdunpodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Battles of the First World War Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Battles of the First World War Podcast: verdunpodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Battles of the First World War Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Battles of the First World War Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Battles of the First World War Podcast?

Battles of the First World War Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Specialized knowledge or professional experience in First World War history, military remembrance, battlefield preservation, military cemeteries, casualty research, public history, or related authorship and touring work. Common among recent guests: Professional service in military-history, remembrance, or heritage institutions; Authorship of books or reference works on the First World War; Leadership or active participation in remembrance organizations. Recent guests include Rosie Barron, Christopher Sims, and Roger Steward.

How hard is it to get booked on Battles of the First World War Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Battles of the First World War Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Military History, World War I, Battlefield Preservation, and Military Remembrance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

verdunpodcast@gmail.com

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