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History Book Club

Oliver Webb-Carter

Booking Overview

Interview-led history podcast focused on historical books, figures, military history, and occasional historical films, typically featuring authors, historians, biographers, and specialist creators. Suitable pitches include published history authors, academic or military historians, biographers, and experts with a strong historical subject; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features accessible subject-matter specialists rather than only major public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 49

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 50.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

oliverwebbcarter@hotmail.com

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Host

Oliver Webb-Carter - Writer and historian who presents the show and interviews authors of historical writing.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Published history authors, historians, biographers, military-history specialists, and creators with a substantive historical subject or project.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on historical subjects, Professional historical research or writing, Specialist expertise in military, political, or ancient history, Documentary or film work with a strong historical focus

Recent Guest Discussions

Tim Hewitt - The Historical Film United 93 And Its Depiction Of 9/11.

Alec Marsh - The Historical Film United 93 And The Events Surrounding 9/11.

Steven Veerapen - Henry VIII, His Personality, Kingship, Imperial Designs, And Ireland Under His Rule.

Tim Spicer - Brian Franks, The History Of The SAS, And The Relationship Between The Regiment And Political Power.

Patrick Larkin - An Alternate-history Scenario In Which Alexander The Great Survives And His Sons Compete For Succession.

Recent Topics

History, Historical Books, Military History, Tudor History, Ancient History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
History Book Club
:

43. Japanese Military Brutality with Danny Orbach

October 18, 2026

For many allied troops in the Far East capture by the Japanese Imperial Army led to appalling treatment and forced labour on the Burma railway. The cruelty meted out to British and Americans was nothing compared to those Chinese and Philipinos. But what was the cause of this brutality? Was it the Japanese warrior code, or something inherent in Japanese culture? Joining today is historian Danny Orbach as he examines the causes of Japanese treatment of POWs and civilians during the Second Worl...

42. Greta Garbo with Scott Reisfield

October 11, 2026

It’s difficult to exaggerate how much of a star Greta Garbo was. When you become the subject of a classic Pete and Dud sketch from Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, then you can certainly say you’ve made it, and she’s certainly the most convincing and talented Greta to come out of Sweden. Joining to discuss the great woman is Scott Reisfield, author of a new biography, as we explore the increasing power held by female actresses in the male dominated Hollywood of the silent and golden eras. For t...

41. Cold Sunset with William Boyd

October 04, 2026

William Boyd is one of our best loved writers, the author of bestselling literary fiction since his debut, A Good Man in Africa back in 1981. His novel Any Human Heart was longlisted for the Booker Prize and was made into a four part series starring Matthew Macfadyen and Jim Broadbent. He’s written a number of espionage novels, including Solo, a Bond novel, and has now written a trilogy of spy books, in which our hero is Gabriel Dax. He’s a travel writer in the 1960s, and becomes an agent of ...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
History Book Club
:

How do I get in touch with History Book Club?

History Book Club is hosted by Oliver Webb-Carter. Its publicly listed email is oliverwebbcarter@hotmail.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 History Book Club?

The publicly listed email for History Book Club: oliverwebbcarter@hotmail.com.

How many listeners does History Book Club have?

Podseeker estimates History Book Club reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for History Book Club?

History Book Club typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published history authors, historians, biographers, military-history specialists, and creators with a substantive historical subject or project. Common among recent guests: Published books on historical subjects; Professional historical research or writing; Specialist expertise in military, political, or ancient history. Recent guests include Tim Hewitt, Alec Marsh, and Steven Veerapen.

How hard is it to get booked on History Book Club?

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

What topics does History Book Club cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Historical Books, Military History, Tudor History, and Ancient History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

oliverwebbcarter@hotmail.com

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