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History Happy Hour

Rick Beyer, Christopher Anderson

Booking Overview

A weekly history interview show focused on compelling historical subjects, typically featuring authors, historians, and academics discussing newly published books and research. Credible pitches include published historians, military and political-history experts, university professors, journalists, and authors with distinctive historical expertise; booking difficulty is medium to high because the show regularly books qualified authors but also hosts prominent public intellectuals.

Metrics

Episodes: 215

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 2.1k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rick@plateofpeas.com

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Host

Rick Beyer - Historian, author, and co-host of a show exploring notable people, events, and stories from history.

Christopher Anderson - Co-host of a history program featuring conversations with authors and historians about their research and books.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published historians, authors of history books, university professors, journalists, military experts, and practitioners with substantial expertise in a historically significant subject.
Required Achievements:  
Authored a newly released or well-regarded history book, Published multiple books or established a recognized research record, Held a university professorship or senior public role, Contributed to prominent publications, Earned notable professional recognition or built a widely used educational resource

Recent Guest Discussions

Mark Archuleta - The Life Of Bank Robber Henry Starr, His Transition Into Film, And The Relationship Between Historical Fact And Screen Portrayals.

John McManus - The U.s. Army In The Pacific During World War II, Including The Liberation Of The Philippines, The Battle Of Okinawa, And Japan’s Downfall.

Alex Wellerstein - President Truman’s Control Of The Atomic Age, The Decision To Use The Atomic Bomb, And The History Of Nuclear Secrecy.

Ian Buruma - Civilian Life, Persecution, Military Experience, And Survival In Berlin During World War Ii.

Richard Vague - Early American Banking, Merchant Trader Thomas Willing, The Nation’s Financial System, And The Rise Of The American Financial Aristocracy.

Recent Topics

History, Military History, American History, World War Ii, Biography

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
History Happy Hour
:

Thomas Paine's War: The Words That Rallied a Nation and the Founder for Our Time with author Jack Kelly: Episode 323

October 11, 2026

This week on History Happy Hour: Thomas Paine was a man whose words helped launch a revolution. In January 1776 he wrote Common Sense, which helped inspire the Continental Congress to declare Independence. In late November that same year, while serving in George Washington’s army during the Colonies’ most desperate hour, he picked up his pen again.  “These are the times that try men’s souls” he began, and his words lit a fire in the men who would soon win a ...

Until the Last Gun is Silent with author Matthew F. Delmont : Episode 321

September 27, 2026

This week on History Happy Hour: During the Vietnam War, 300 thousand black soldiers were drafted and sent overseas. At home, Black anti-war protesters were vilified for jeopardizing the fight for civil rights. Matthew Delmont comes back to History Happy Hour to talk about his new book Until the Last Gun is Silent: A Story of Patriotism, the Vietnam War, and the Fight to Save America's Soul. Sunday at 4PM ET on History Happy Hour, where history is always on tap. As an Amazon Associat...

Shadow Before the Flame with author Catherine Grace Katz: Episode 320

September 21, 2026

This week on History Happy Hour: On May 6, 1937, the majestic German zeppelin Hindenburg arrived in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Suddenly, a titanic inferno lit up the sky, and within seconds the proud symbol of Nazi Germany was gone. Historian Catherine Grace Katz returns to History Happy Hour to talk about her new book Shadow Before the Flame: The Hindenburg Disaster and Prelude to War. Catherine Grace Katz holds degrees in history from Harvard and Cambridge, and received a J.D. from Harvard l...

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Frequently asked questions

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History Happy Hour
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How do I get in touch with History Happy Hour?

History Happy Hour is hosted by Rick Beyer and Christopher Anderson. Its publicly listed email is rick@plateofpeas.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 Happy Hour?

The publicly listed email for History Happy Hour: rick@plateofpeas.com.

How many listeners does History Happy Hour have?

Podseeker estimates History Happy Hour reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for History Happy Hour?

History Happy Hour typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published historians, authors of history books, university professors, journalists, military experts, and practitioners with substantial expertise in a historically significant subject. Common among recent guests: Authored a newly released or well-regarded history book; Published multiple books or established a recognized research record; Held a university professorship or senior public role. Recent guests include Mark Archuleta, John McManus, and Alex Wellerstein.

How hard is it to get booked on History Happy Hour?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does History Happy Hour cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Military History, American History, World War Ii, and Biography. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

rick@plateofpeas.com

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