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Podcasts & Blogs
The Vassal State Blog
Thirty Years War Series
Poland Is Not Yet Lost
Matchlock
Archive
What Are You Looking For?
WDF Timeline
Korean War Series
Collabs
Wars Before The First World War
July Crisis Anniversary Project
The First World War
Versailles Anniversary Project
Britain Goes To War
1916 Centenary Miniseries
American History
Europe up to 1600
The Thirty Years War
Europe From 1650
Europe from 1700
Napoleon And All That
WDF THINKS
WDF ASKS
Masters Dissertation
More...
History Podcasting Platform
Who Is Zack Twamley?
Source Materials
Contact
Support
Support For Free!
Why Patreon?
How Do I Work The Patreon RSS Feed?
August 11, 2021
Zack Twamley
Introducing - Matchlock and the Embassy

Matchlock and the Embassy is an exciting new historical fiction series, set during the Thirty Years War! Read this post, or listen to the ‘We Need To Talk…’ episode to find out more!

Introducing - Matchlock and the Embassy
May 19, 2020
Zack Twamley
My Five Favourite Moments in Bismarck: Rise

What’s your favourite part of Bismarck: Rise? Personally, I couldn’t pick one, so I went with five!

My Five Favourite Moments in Bismarck: Rise
April 27, 2020
Zack Twamley
Hardcore WDF Presents: Bismarck - Rise.

Before they knew his name, he would have to make it.

Find out everything there is to know about Bismarck: Rise, our latest free series in this blog post…

Hardcore WDF Presents: Bismarck - Rise.
September 28, 2019
Zack Twamley
We're Launching a Special Offer!

We’re doing something very special in October 2019! A new tier - PhD Pal - and exciting new perks are on the way, available to only the nerdiest, most generous and most passionate history friends out there!

We're Launching a Special Offer!
April 2, 2018
Zack Twamley
Introducing: The History Podcasting Platform ...

Introducing the History Podcasting Platform, a friend to all who want to make history thrive...

Introducing: The History Podcasting Platform (HPP)
Zack Twamley
April 15, 2018

'No, you don't need a history degree to be history podcaster' part 2. HPP II

Zack Twamley
April 15, 2018
'No, you don't need a history degree to be history podcaster' part 2. HPP II

Are you sure you don't need a history degree to be a history podcaster?
Yes, I'm SUPER SURE, and if you read this post, you'll see why. History podcasting is more than degrees, it's also about technique, patience and acronyms!

1 Comment
Zack Twamley
April 9, 2018

'No, you don't need a history degree to be a history podcaster' part 1. HPP I

Zack Twamley
April 9, 2018
'No, you don't need a history degree to be a history podcaster' part 1. HPP I

Contrary to what studies you may have heard, a history degree does not = a good history podcast. To be a successful history podder, you don't need a degree, but you do need to follow this advice...

1 Comment
Zack Twamley
April 2, 2018

Introducing: The History Podcasting Platform (HPP)

Zack Twamley
April 2, 2018
Introducing: The History Podcasting Platform (HPP)

Introducing the History Podcasting Platform, a friend to all who want to make history thrive...

6 Comments
Zack Twamley
February 13, 2018

The Korean War Is Getting A Sequel!

Zack Twamley
February 13, 2018
The Korean War Is Getting A Sequel!

We are releasing a new podcast, but we are also looking ahead to WDF's future, and I hope you'll join us as we face into a very exciting year indeed!

1 Comment
Zack Twamley
December 5, 2017

WDF THINKS: Queen Elizabeth I and the Portuguese Plot

Zack Twamley
December 5, 2017
WDF THINKS: Queen Elizabeth I and the Portuguese Plot

Was Queen Elizabeth I really any use at diplomacy, or were all those poofy dresses just full of hot air? WDF THINKS investigates, with a blog post and a podcast episode...

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Zack Twamley
November 21, 2017

Pros and Cons Part 3: Monetisation

Zack Twamley
November 21, 2017
Pros and Cons Part 3: Monetisation

Advertising, affiliate programs, Patreon. What's the big deal, and you should go for any of them? WDF investigates...

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Zack Twamley
November 14, 2017

Pros and Cons Part 2: Websites

Zack Twamley
November 14, 2017
Pros and Cons Part 2: Websites

To some, websites are the holy grail and essential of history podcasting, but is this view justified? The Vassal State investigates, complete with a brand new acronym to help us along the way!

1 Comment
Zack Twamley
November 7, 2017

Pros and Cons Part 1: iTunes

Zack Twamley
November 7, 2017
Pros and Cons Part 1: iTunes

Ah yes, iTunes, bastion of podcasts, wonderful interfaces and needless automatic updates. Is it worth your time as a history podcaster? Let's investigate...

3 Comments
Zack Twamley
November 1, 2017

Blitzed - The Secret Drug Habit of Adolf Hitler & Company

Zack Twamley
November 1, 2017
Blitzed - The Secret Drug Habit of Adolf Hitler & Company

You think you know the Nazis, you think you know Adolf Hitler, but do you know what was in Theodor Morell's needle? Norman Ohler investigates...

1 Comment
Zack Twamley
October 24, 2017

The Appeasement Debate

Zack Twamley
October 24, 2017
The Appeasement Debate

A debate as old as time (or near enough). The question of appeasement has divided historical opinion since it came up for debate over seventy years ago, but where do you stand?

6 Comments
Zack Twamley
October 16, 2017

Six History Podcasts You Need In Your Life!

Zack Twamley
October 16, 2017
Six History Podcasts You Need In Your Life!

History podcasting is in good hands. Don't believe me? Then you clearly need to acquaint yourself with these stellar history podcasts NOW!

2 Comments
Zack Twamley
October 10, 2017

5 Things History Podcasters HATE

Zack Twamley
October 10, 2017
5 Things History Podcasters HATE

You know what we love, so why not find out what we hate?

1 Comment
Zack Twamley
October 2, 2017

5 Things You Can Expect From The Jan Sobieski Biography

Zack Twamley
October 2, 2017
5 Things You Can Expect From The Jan Sobieski Biography

Jan Sobieski's biography is charging towards you, so here's five things you need to know!

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Zack Twamley
September 26, 2017

We're Launching A New Podcast!

Zack Twamley
September 26, 2017
We're Launching A New Podcast!

It's time to come clean about my plans. WDF is branching out into podcasts new, and you should be excited!

7 Comments
Zack Twamley
September 19, 2017

5 Things History Podcasters Need To STOP Doing

Zack Twamley
September 19, 2017
5 Things History Podcasters Need To STOP Doing

History podcasters do a swell job, but there's always room for improvement, so here's five things my peers need to STOP doing right now!

11 Comments
Zack Twamley
September 12, 2017

5 Fascinating Facts About The July Crisis Anniversary Project

Zack Twamley
September 12, 2017
5 Fascinating Facts About The July Crisis Anniversary Project

The July Crisis Anniversary Project was released in 2014 to mark a very special centenary, and since then it has stood to WDF as one of our best known projects, and a personal favourite of many listeners. If you want a peak behind what making this beast was actually like, this is the place to go!

2 Comments
Zack Twamley
September 5, 2017

5 Things You Can Expect from the Next Series of WDF

Zack Twamley
September 5, 2017
5 Things You Can Expect from the Next Series of WDF

When Diplomacy Fails returns with a bang on Monday 4th September 2017 after a small break. Here's a few things you can expect from us when we make our glorious return...

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Zack Twamley
August 29, 2017

WDF THINKS: The Tragic Heir

Zack Twamley
August 29, 2017
WDF THINKS: The Tragic Heir

Peter the Great was a great Tsar and in many ways a great man. As a father...not so much...

2 Comments
Zack Twamley
August 22, 2017

5 Things History Podcasters LOVE

Zack Twamley
August 22, 2017
5 Things History Podcasters LOVE

It's safe to say that history podcasters love what they do, otherwise they wouldn't do it! When it comes to defining their craft though, can we find 5 things in particular that they love most? Let's see!

2 Comments
Zack Twamley
August 15, 2017

Why the History Channel is DEAD

Zack Twamley
August 15, 2017
Why the History Channel is DEAD

Saying goodbye to The History Channel once and for all may be painful, but it does have a silver lining...

19 Comments
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