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Historians At The Movies features historians from around the world talking about your favorite movies and the history behind them. This isn't rivet-counting; this is fun. Eventually, we'll steal the Declaration of Independence.
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The Dirty Verdict

Kyle Herbert

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Get all the dirty details and legal insights from Houston Lawyers, Kyle Herbert and Peter Taffe, as they explore exciting cases. Kyle Herbert: https://herberttrial.com Peter Taaffe: https://comeauxmediation.com/attorney/peter-taaffe/ Bill Ogden: https://fbtrial.com/attorneys/bill-ogden/
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The Paddlefish Caviar Heist

Imperative Entertainment and Vespucci

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"Best True Crime Podcast" Nominee, 2023 Ambies Warsaw, Missouri, is a small, rural town of just over 2,000 people in the American Midwest. Locally it’s known as the “quiet end of the Lake of the Ozarks.” Very few realize that it’s the paddlefish capital of the world. But when a new group arrived driving flashy, imported cars and dropping hundreds of dollars on bait and tackle, the town became the setting for an undercover federal sting operation tasked with bringing down a suspected internat ...
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Welcome to The Swandingo Files, the podcast that provides a unique blend of entertainment and education for veterans transitioning into civilian life. Your host, Stephen Swanson, an army veteran with over 14 years of experience, is passionate about helping veterans overcome the challenges that come with transitioning into a new world of possibilities. Join Stephen as he shares his own insights and experiences, providing valuable advice on how to combat the lack of structure, comradery, regul ...
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On today's program... All of your calls after Gold Coast defeated Hawthorn, Melbourne great David Schwarz, Carlton legend John Nicholls, Australian golfing gun Lucas Herbert, The Magic Man Miles Pfitzner and ESPN NBA Reporter Kane Pitman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Andor is the greatest Star Wars we've ever seen on any screen and it's not close. My close friend Alan Malfavon joins in to talk about the brilliance of this show, what it means to us, and what we hope to see next. About our guest: Alan Malfavon resituates Mexico’s socio-political, cultural, and economic networks with the Atlantic World and the Gre…
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This week Dr. Amy S. Kaufman drops in to talk about our favorite representations of Robin Hood, how he has changed through history, and her new novel, The Traitor of Sherwood Forest. About our guest: Amy S. Kaufman is the author of The Traitor of Sherwood Forest, a Robin Hood retelling based on the medieval ballads (Penguin Books, 2025). Amy holds …
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Sasha Abramsky drops in to talk about what effect tariffs might have on Hollywood and just what exactly do we do with Alcatraz prison. About our guest: Sasha Abramsky is The Nation's Western correspondent. He is the author of several books, including The American Way of Poverty, The House of Twenty Thousand Books, Little Wonder: The Fabulous Story …
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On today's program... All of your calls after Collingwood defeated Fremantle, Melbourne great David Schwarz, Melbourne forward Kane Chandler, Broadcaster Daniel Garb, The Magic Man Miles Pfitzner and SEN Cricket commentator Bharat Sundaresan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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This week Dr. Waitman Beorn drops in to talk about Defiance (2008) and his work researching the Holocaust in Europe during World War II. About our guest: Dr. Waitman Wade Beorn is an associate professor in History at Northumbria University in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. Dr. Beorn was previously the Director of the Virginia Holocaust Museum in Richmond…
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In this gripping true crime edition of The Dirty Verdict, hosts Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden are joined by criminal law expert Anthony Osso to dissect one of the most disturbing cases Houston has seen in years—the murder of Cameron Smith by his own son, Ryan Mitchell Smith. From a shocking crime spree to an insanity defense, the episo…
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On today's program... Plenty of your calls, Melbourne great David Schwarz, Western Bulldogs veteran Jason Johannisen, BBC 5 Live Sport football expert Chris Coles, The Magic Man Miles Pfitzner and Fox Sports Motorsport journalist Michael Lamonato. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Today Dr. Scott Spillman joins in to talk about how historians have conceptualized slavery and its role in the development of the United States. Get ready for a history of the history of slavery. About our guest: Scott Spillman is an American historian and the author of the book Making Sense of Slavery: America’s Long Reckoning, from the Founding E…
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Today Dr. Zandria Robinson drops in to talk about Sinners and why it might be the best movie of the 21st century. We have a spoiler free introduction, a pause, and then a spoiler filled conversation about the Jim Crow South, the Great Migration, WWI, Chicago, Mississippi, the Ku Klux Klan, sex, music, and of course THAT SCENE. This conversation is …
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News broke yesterday of Pope Francis' death at the age of 88. Matt Gabriele joins in to talk about the man, the history of the papacy, and what comes next. About our guest: Matthew Gabriele is a professor of medieval studies in the Department of Religion and Culture at Virginia Tech. His research and teaching generally explore religion, violence, n…
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This week on The Dirty Verdict, Peter Taaffe and Kyle Herbert (filling in while Bill Ogden mourns the loss of his grandfather—our condolences, Bill) dive into the world of court-appointed receiverships—where judgments get enforced, zebras get seized, and helicopters in backyards are fair game. Peter and Kyle are joined by two of the most notorious …
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Today astrophysicist Dr. Mario Livio and Nobel-winning chemist Dr. Jack Szostak drop in to talk about the search for extraterrestrial life. About our guests: Dr. Mario Livio is an internationally known astrophysicist, best-selling author, and popular speaker. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. ​Dr. Livio has …
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We're a couple days removed from yet another on campus shooting. Sasha, Cari, and I ask what the hell is wrong with America and how did we get here. About our guests: Sasha Abramsky is The Nation's Western correspondent. He is the author of several books, including The American Way of Poverty, The House of Twenty Thousand Books, Little Wonder: The …
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Sam spent the first hour of the show talking about Collingwood's win over Brisbane last night. He was then joined by Melbourne great David Schwarz, Former Dog/Saint Josh Bruce, Fox Footy commentator Ben Dixon and Geelong Cats assistant coach James Kelly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Today Sasha Abramsky joins in for the first time to talk about why small towns are so susceptible to far right rhetoric and if there is hope for the future. About our guest: Sasha Abramsky is The Nation's Western correspondent. He is the author of several books, including The American Way of Poverty, The House of Twenty Thousand Books, Little Wonde…
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