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Hostile History

David Borys

Booking Overview

An interview-led military history show focused on armed conflict, rebellions, and the historical forces shaping modern affairs, typically featuring historians, academics, and knowledgeable public-facing subject-matter experts. Credible pitches include military historians, scholars of political or religious conflict, experts on insurgency and warfare, and authors or broadcasters who can connect historical events to contemporary culture; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 21

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Canada

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ciis.content@gmail.com

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Host

David Borys - Military historian who has spent his career studying armed conflict and rebellions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Historians, university scholars, authors, broadcasters, and specialized experts with substantive knowledge of warfare, rebellions, military history, or the historical context of conflict.
Required Achievements:  
Academic research or historical scholarship, Published books or public-facing historical work, Broadcasting or other demonstrated expertise in history and conflict

Recent Guest Discussions

Margaret Hunt - Women’s Roles In European Warfare From The 15th Through 17th Centuries, Including Espionage, Resistance, Smuggling, And Revolutionary Networks

Fred Kennedy - The Evolution Of Star Wars, Its Cultural Influence, And How The Franchise Reflects Real-world War And Social History

Niall Christie - The Crusades, Their Political And Religious Context, And Their Continuing Influence On Global Politics And Cultural Memory

Recent Topics

Military History, Warfare, Rebellions, Insurgency, Geopolitics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Hostile History
:

The Good Allies: Canada and the US in WW2

October 07, 2026

Join David Borys as he interviews renowned historian Tim Cook about how Canada and the United States forged one of history's most important wartime alliances during the Second World War. Together they explore shared sacrifice, military cooperation, and the partnership that helped reshape North America and the outcome of the global conflict. Guest: Tim Cook  Contact: Instagram: @canyonentertainment   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hostilehistory/ Learn more about your ad ch...

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October 05, 2026

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The Birth, Death and Rebirth of Captain America

September 30, 2026

On this episode of Hostile History, David Borys is joined by pop culture historian Robert Weiner as they look at how the Second World War birthed one of the world’s most famous superheroes. They explore how the war provided clear villains for Captain America and his sidekick Bucky in the form of the Axis powers, but in the aftermath of the war, Captain America suddenly found himself on rocky ground as the world changed. New villains emerged and old animosities were forgotten. Captain America ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Hostile History
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How do I get in touch with Hostile History?

Hostile History is hosted by David Borys. Its publicly listed email is ciis.content@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 Hostile History?

The publicly listed email for Hostile History: ciis.content@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Hostile History have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Hostile History?

Hostile History typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Historians, university scholars, authors, broadcasters, and specialized experts with substantive knowledge of warfare, rebellions, military history, or the historical context of conflict. Common among recent guests: Academic research or historical scholarship; Published books or public-facing historical work; Broadcasting or other demonstrated expertise in history and conflict. Recent guests include Margaret Hunt, Fred Kennedy, and Niall Christie.

How hard is it to get booked on Hostile History?

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

What topics does Hostile History cover?

Recent episodes cover Military History, Warfare, Rebellions, Insurgency, and Geopolitics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ciis.content@gmail.com

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