Past Lives
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 48
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
morgan@pastlivesmedia.com
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Host
Patrick Wyman - Historian, author, and podcast host known for explaining social, economic, and political change through the experiences of people in the past.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Peter Mancall - Colonial America, The Development Of The United States, And The History Covered In Contested Continent.
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Episodes
Leprosy, Plague, and Life in Anglo-Saxon England
October 07, 2026
The small Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Edix Hill, in Cambridgeshire, isn't one of the more impressive examples of the type: no gold or silver or kings buried in boats. It nevertheless contains a wealth of information about daily life, how the ties of affection and kinship made a community, and even what happened when plague arrived in the English countryside.Become a member now at www.patreon.com/cw/PastLivesMedia. You'll get access to the Past Lives Discord server and four pieces of bonus content...
The Man with a Knife for a Hand (Lombard Italy, Late 6th Century)
September 30, 2026
Toward the end of the 6th century CE, a man was buried in northern Italy. He had lived an interesting life: born in what is now Hungary, he crossed the Alps as part of the great Longobard migration to Italy. Most surprising of all is the fact that he survived the amputation of his right hand, and replaced the lost limb with a knife.Become a member now at www.patreon.com/cw/PastLivesMedia. You'll get access to the Past Lives Discord server and four pieces of bonus content per month (including ...
Introducing What Could Go Right?
September 30, 2026
What if, despite all the challenges we face, humanity is actually making progress? Check out the podcast What Could Go Right, by the Progress Network. It’s a current affairs show that tries to find a more balanced way of looking at what’s happening in the world. We at Past Lives have become regular Monday and Wednesday listeners.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Past Lives?
Past Lives is hosted by Patrick Wyman. Its publicly listed email is morgan@pastlivesmedia.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 Past Lives?
The publicly listed email for Past Lives: morgan@pastlivesmedia.com.
How many listeners does Past Lives have?
Podseeker estimates Past Lives reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Past Lives?
Past Lives typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Historians, archaeologists, and academic authors with recognized expertise, substantial original research, or a notable accessible book on the lives and experiences of people in the past. Common among recent guests: Published scholarly or trade history books; University professorship or established academic career; Recognized expertise in a historical period, society, or archaeological subject. Recent guests include Peter Mancall.
How hard is it to get booked on Past Lives?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Past Lives cover?
Recent episodes cover History, Social History, Archaeology, Ancient History, and Medieval History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
morgan@pastlivesmedia.com
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