History Unloaded

History Unloaded

History Unloaded

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 4.9 (38)
Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

History Unloaded is a podcast about firearms history from curators desperate to say more than we can fit on a label. Listen in and hear us think out loud about history, museums, culture and the occasional John Moses Browning wisecrack.

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Recent Episodes

S8E10 Season 8: Looking to the Future

Nov 12, 2025 36m

In the season finale, Danny and Ashley talk about their exciting upcoming projects, which may or may not also serve as an excuse for why there won't be new episodes until after January.

S8E9 Season 8: Another Civil War Podcast

Nov 05, 2025 53m

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss how the history of the Civil War led them to their interest in the study of firearms.

S8E8 Season 8: Shay's Rebellion and Beef Broth

Oct 29, 2025 42m

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk to Alex Mackenzie of Springfield Armory National Historic Site about the history of the armory, his independent research, and activities to keep him busy during…

S8E7 S8: Guns of the "Old" West

Oct 22, 2025 41m

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore lesser-known guns used in the West and redefine what they consider old in 2025.

S8E6 S8: Iconic Gun Couples

Oct 15, 2025 45m

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about couples who have impacted gun culture through history.

S8E5 Season 8: Practicing Pedantry

Oct 08, 2025 39m

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore early repeating technology through a different lens, reigniting an old disagreement about proper terminology from the past.

S8E4 Season 8: Russian Nesting Dolls and Gun Collections

Oct 01, 2025 33m

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about large gun collections that are really just a collection of collections.

S8E3 Season 8: Credit Where Credit is Due?

Sep 24, 2025 36m

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore well known names in firearms history and whether or not they get too much credit for their accomplishments.

S8E2 Season 8: Whodunnit

Sep 17, 2025 43m

In this episode, Danny and Ashley highlight lesser-known designers who were critical in shaping firearms design.

S8E1 Season 8: What Have We Been Up To?

Sep 10, 2025 38m

In the season premiere, Danny and Ashley talk about the projects they are working on and how they can't remember what season they are on.

S8E2932 Holiday Bonus: Not So Silent Night

Dec 24, 2024 1h 2m

In this bonus holiday episode, Danny and Ashley talk to Elliot Aquila from Silencer Shop about all things suppressors.

S7E11 Season 7: The Many Lives of Maxim

Mar 05, 2024 25m

In this season finale, Danny and Ashley continue to dig deeper into the weirdness that is Hiram Stevens Maxim's life.

S7E10 Season 7: The Most Important Meal of the Day

Feb 26, 2024 25m

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss his recent trip to Fabrique National in Belgium, but all they want to do is talk about breakfast.

S7E9 Season 7: What if Winchester Didn't Exist?

Feb 20, 2024 41m

Danny and Ashley stoke the flames of conspiracy trying to determine what would have happened had Smith & Wesson decided to make their lever action.

S7 Rerun: CFM Journal Reboot

Feb 12, 2024 40m

Due to scheduling conflicts, Danny and Ashley were unable to record a new episode this week, so please take a listen to an older one, discussing the Armax Journal.

S7E8 Season 7: Post-SHOT Show Glow

Feb 05, 2024 30m

Danny and Ashley discuss what is up with lever actions on the modern market and how they feel about people running into them.

S7E8 Rerun Season 6: Words Matter

Jan 29, 2024 36m

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about gun terminology - when it’s time to get semantic and when you’re just pedantic.

S7E7 Season 7: (S)HOT Show

Jan 23, 2024 41m

In this episode, Danny and Ashley recall some of their most ridiculous memories from the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show.

S7E6 Season 7: Glocks and History

Jan 09, 2024 27m

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the impact of Glock firearms on history and how people feel about that.

S7E5 Season 7: The Real Gunmakers of the Connecticut River Valley Revisited

Dec 19, 2023 36m

In today's episode, Danny and Ashley spill the tea on some of the 19th century's most prolific designers and why they sullied their own reputations by being insufferable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does History Unloaded have?

History Unloaded has published 100 episodes since April 2020, covering topics in Technology.

Is History Unloaded still active?

History Unloaded is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 34m.

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