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The AskHistorians Podcast

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused history podcast that features external historians, authors, academics, and specialist history podcasters discussing overlooked subjects and historical scholarship. A PR agency could credibly pitch published historians, archival researchers, professors, authors, and knowledgeable history communicators with distinctive expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong subject credentials but need not be mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 280

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.7k subscribers

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Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

askhistorianspodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Matthew Gabriele - Described in the episode listing as the host of the American Medieval podcast, and as being interviewed by /u/Steelcan909 about his work as a podcaster and his views on the Medieval world’s relevan...

Emily Winderman - Interviewed in relation to her book, Back-Alley Abortion: A Rhetorical History, with discussion of rhetorical histories, archival work, and how abortion is discussed in American rhetoric over time.

Dominic Perry - Described as the host of the History of Egypt Podcast, discussed alongside u/Steelcan909 about the history of Egyptology and the field today.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published historians, professors, academic researchers, authors of history books, archival specialists, and specialist history communicators with demonstrated expertise in a defined historical subject.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on specialized historical subjects, Academic or professional expertise in history, Established specialist history podcasts or public-history work

Recent Guest Discussions

Robert E.C. Davis - US Army Heliograph Networks In The American South

Matthew Gabriele - The Medieval World’s Importance To Contemporary America, Podcasting, And Popular Culture

Emily Winderman - Rhetorical History, Abortion Discourse, Archival Research, And How Abortion Rhetoric Has Shifted Over Time

Dominic Perry - The History Of Egyptology, Ancient Egypt, The Current State Of The Field, And Portrayals Of Egypt In Hollywood

Alex Wellerstein - Harry Truman’s Relationship With Nuclear Technology, The Atomic Bombings, And Nuclear Policy During The Korean War

Recent Topics

History, Public History, Ancient History, Military History, Social History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The AskHistorians Podcast
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AskHistorians Podcast Episode 253: Dinosaurs in the Gilded Age

October 08, 2026

Steelcan909 and Dr. Lukas Rieppel discuss the role of paleontology in the late 19th century.  How the discipline evolved and how the robber barons, working class, and native peoples of the Gilded Age left a mark on paletonology. 50min.

AskHistorians Podcast Episode 252: Robert E.C. Davis and the US Army Heliograph Networks

September 11, 2026

u/EdHistory101 talks to Robert E.C. Davis about his book on the US Army Heliograph Networks in the American South. (38 minutes) 

AskHistorian Podcast Episode 251: American Medieval

June 12, 2026

Prof. Matthew Gabriele hosts the American Medieval podcast.  /u/Steelcan909 talks to him about his work as a podcaster, the importance of the Medieval world to contemporary America, pop culture, and more!  58min.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The AskHistorians Podcast?

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What is the email for The AskHistorians Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The AskHistorians Podcast: askhistorianspodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The AskHistorians Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The AskHistorians Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The AskHistorians Podcast?

The AskHistorians Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published historians, professors, academic researchers, authors of history books, archival specialists, and specialist history communicators with demonstrated expertise in a defined historical subject. Common among recent guests: Published books on specialized historical subjects; Academic or professional expertise in history; Established specialist history podcasts or public-history work. Recent guests include Robert E.C. Davis, Matthew Gabriele, and Emily Winderman.

How hard is it to get booked on The AskHistorians Podcast?

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

What topics does The AskHistorians Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Public History, Ancient History, Military History, and Social History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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