The Antietam and Beyond Podcast

Tom McMillan, John Banks

jbankstx@comcast.net

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Booking Overview

This is an interview podcast focused on the Battle of Antietam, the Maryland Campaign, and broader Civil War history, typically featuring historians, authors, battlefield guides, and preservation leaders. Credible pitches include Civil War scholars with new books, battlefield preservation experts, historical-site leaders, and knowledgeable licensed guides; booking difficulty is likely low because the show favors specialized subject-matter expertise over celebrity status.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 583 subscribers

Contact Information

jbankstx@comcast.net

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Host

Tom McMillan - Author and journalist specializing in American and Civil War history; author of The Year That Made America: From Rebellion to Independence and other books.

John Banks - Author, journalist, and Civil War blogger; author of A Civil War Road Trip Of A Lifetime and numerous magazine articles about the Civil War.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Civil War historians, authors, battlefield guides, preservation leaders, and historical-site experts with specialized knowledge of Antietam or the Maryland Campaign
Required Achievements:  
Published books on Civil War history, Leadership in battlefield preservation organizations, Professional battlefield interpretation and guiding

Recent Guest Discussions

Scott Kenepp - Iconic Antietam Photographs, Battlefield Monuments, And Battlefield History

Michael Lang - The Key Decisions And Military Leaders That Shaped The Battle Of Antietam

Tom Clemens - Antietam Preservation, George Mcclellan's Headquarters, And Antietam History

Recent Topics

Antietam, Civil War, Military History, Battlefield Preservation, Maryland Campaign

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Antietam and Beyond Podcast
:

Guide Scott Kenepp explores Antietam photos, monuments and battlefield history

July 10, 2026

Antietam battlefield guide Scott Kenepp joins co-hosts John Banks and Tom McMillan for a wide-ranging conversation about iconic Antietam photographs, battlefield monuments — including those of the 125th and 132nd Pennsylvania — and much more.  This podcast is sponsored by the Michigan Civil War Association and Civil War Trails, which since 1994 has connected visitors with small towns and big stories across a network that now spans six states.Join McMillan and Banks for regular podcasts about ...

Decisions at Antietam: The 14 choices that shaped America's bloodiest day

June 24, 2026

Author Michael Lang joins co-hosts Tom McMillan and John Banks for a freewheeling discussion about his book, Decisions at Antietam: The Fourteen Critical Decisions That Defined the Battle. We hit on the major leaders — McClellan and Lee — and the other men who shaped America's bloodiest day. This podcast is sponsored by the Michigan Civil War Association and Civil War Trails, which since 1994 has connected visitors with small towns and big stories across a network that now spans six states.Jo...

Tom Clemens talks Antietam preservation and the McClellan HQ debate

May 28, 2026

In Episode 63, legendary historian Tom Clemens — longtime president of the Save Historic Antietam Foundation — joins co-hosts Tom McMillan and John Banks to discuss the latest in Antietam preservation news. Plus, we tackle the thorny subject of George McClellan’s HQ and get the lowdown from Clemens on his latest (and epic) Antietam book  This podcast is sponsored by the Michigan Civil War Association and Civil War Trails, which since 1994 has connected visitors with small towns and big storie...

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