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Mentioned in Dispatches

Tom Thorpe

Booking Overview

This specialist history interview show focuses on the First World War, the Western Front, and related military and social history, typically featuring historians, authors, and researchers with relevant books or original research. Suitable pitches include published military historians, archival researchers, authors, and experts on wartime trauma, veterans, naval history, or remembrance; booking difficulty is medium because subject expertise and credible research or publications appear more important than broad celebrity status.

Metrics

Episodes: 403

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 6 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

press@westernfrontassociation.com

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Host

Tom Thorpe - Dr Tom Thorpe hosts the Western Front Association's Mentioned in Dispatches podcast, covering all aspects of the First World War.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, historians, archival researchers, and subject specialists with relevant books, original research, or a strong connection to First World War and related historical topics.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or biographies, Original archival or historical research, Specialist expertise in military, social, naval, or revolutionary history

Recent Guest Discussions

Jake Gasson - Morale In Salonika During The First World War

Briana Gervat - Walking The Former Western Front, Historical Landscapes, Memory, And The Enduring Legacy Of The First World War

Gerard Shannon - Rory O’connor, The Irish Revolutionary Period, The Irish Civil War, And Interpreting Revolutionary Figures

Patrick Taylor - Veterans’ Rehabilitation, Family Relationships, Charities, The State, And Changing Attitudes Toward Mental Health

Recent Topics

History, First World War, Western Front, Military History, War Memory

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Mentioned in Dispatches
:

Ep393 – Roger Casement, Reginald ‘Blinker’ Hall and the Irish Revolution – Rory Carroll

October 15, 2026

Ep392 – Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade – Janet Skeslien Charles

October 01, 2026

Ep391 – Morale in Salonika – Dr Jake Gasson

September 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Mentioned in Dispatches
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How do I get in touch with Mentioned in Dispatches?

Mentioned in Dispatches is hosted by Tom Thorpe. Its publicly listed email is press@westernfrontassociation.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 Mentioned in Dispatches?

The publicly listed email for Mentioned in Dispatches: press@westernfrontassociation.com.

How many listeners does Mentioned in Dispatches have?

Podseeker estimates Mentioned in Dispatches reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Mentioned in Dispatches?

Mentioned in Dispatches typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors, historians, archival researchers, and subject specialists with relevant books, original research, or a strong connection to First World War and related historical topics. Common among recent guests: Published books or biographies; Original archival or historical research; Specialist expertise in military, social, naval, or revolutionary history. Recent guests include Jake Gasson, Briana Gervat, and Gerard Shannon.

How hard is it to get booked on Mentioned in Dispatches?

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

What topics does Mentioned in Dispatches cover?

Recent episodes cover History, First World War, Western Front, Military History, and War Memory. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

press@westernfrontassociation.com

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