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History That Doesn't Suck

Greg Jackson, Riley Neubauer

Booking Overview

A biweekly, host-led American history show that delivers researched narrative episodes with occasional external expert interviews, including military veterans with directly relevant experience. Credible pitches would include military historians, veterans, historians, and authors with specialized expertise in U.S. history; booking difficulty is likely low because the guest bar emphasizes subject relevance over celebrity prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 236

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100,000 - 1M

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 10.4k subscribers

Instagram: 12.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

contact@htdspodcast.com

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Host

Greg Jackson - History professor, author, and creator and host of History That Doesn't Suck, known for presenting researched American history through engaging narrative episodes.

Riley Neubauer - Co-host contributing to episodes focused on American and military history.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Direct subject-matter expertise in American or military history, such as military service, historical scholarship, specialized research, or relevant authorship. Guests should be able to provide authoritative context beyond the host's narrative coverage.
Required Achievements:  
Relevant military service or professional historical expertise, Specialized knowledge of U.S. history or military history, Advanced education or professional experience related to the discussion topic

Recent Guest Discussions

Mac Caldwell - Pacific Theater Strategy, Wartime Conferences, Macarthur And Nimitz, Amphibious Warfare, Marine Raiders, And Listener Questions About The Pacific Campaign.

Recent Topics

History, American History, Military History, World War Ii, U.s. Constitution

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
History That Doesn't Suck
:

214: D-Day, Part I: From the First Quebec Conference to June 5, 1944

October 19, 2026

“Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade.”This is the story of the preparations for D-Day. In November, 1943 the “Big Three”–that is, Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin–meet in person for the first time to discuss launching an Operation “Overlord,” a cross-channel invasion of Nazi-held France. With the leaders’ go-ahead, the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF) led by General ...

213: Halloween Special VI: The ASEs & Guy de Maupassant

October 05, 2026

“‘What is that?' I asked. The Englishman answered calmly: 'It was my best enemy.’”This is the story of the little books that went to war, and the Frenchman whose ghosts we'll read by their light.In 1943, a consortium of American publishers began slipping pocket-sized paperbacks into the hands of GIs bound overseas: the Armed Services Editions. More than 120 million of these ASEs were printed by the war’s end, and they turned up everywhere: foxholes, troopships, field hospitals, and more. In f...

Bonus: GTDS: NASA and the Commercialization of Space

September 28, 2026

Following the Challenger and Columbia Space Shuttle disasters, the government had to rethink space exploration. In 2006, NASA launched the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program, allocating $500 million to encourage American entrepreneurs to develop cost-effective cargo and crew transport for the ISS. Today, private enterprises like SpaceX, Starlink, Blue Origin, and Rocket Lab are ubiquitous. Yet none of this progress would be possible without substantial government assistance.Jo...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
History That Doesn't Suck
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How do I get in touch with History That Doesn't Suck?

History That Doesn't Suck is hosted by Greg Jackson and Riley Neubauer. Its publicly listed email is contact@htdspodcast.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 That Doesn't Suck?

The publicly listed email for History That Doesn't Suck: contact@htdspodcast.com.

How many listeners does History That Doesn't Suck have?

Podseeker estimates History That Doesn't Suck reaches 100,000 to 1 million listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for History That Doesn't Suck?

History That Doesn't Suck typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct subject-matter expertise in American or military history, such as military service, historical scholarship, specialized research, or relevant authorship. Guests should be able to provide authoritative context beyond the host's narrative coverage. Common among recent guests: Relevant military service or professional historical expertise; Specialized knowledge of U.S. history or military history; Advanced education or professional experience related to the discussion topic. Recent guests include Mac Caldwell.

How hard is it to get booked on History That Doesn't Suck?

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

What topics does History That Doesn't Suck cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

contact@htdspodcast.com

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