Prime and Load!
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Welcome to the Prime & Load Podcast!
This podcast is dedicated to exploring the pivotal wars, battles, strategies, and figures that shaped the 18th century. From the rise of powerful empires to the dramatic shifts in military tactics, we delve into the stories behind the soldiers, commanders, and innovations that altered the course of history. Whether you’re a military history buff or just curious about this transformative period, we’ll guide you through the battles, conflicts, and the evolution of warfare that defined an era.
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S2E37 The Jacobite Rising, Part VII: The Fall of the '45
Text the show! Unlock the Full Uncut FinalJoin Our NewsletterRecommended Reading:The '45 by Christopher Duffy In Fight for a Throne by Christopher Duffy Episode SummaryThe smoke has cleared over…
S2E36 The Key to a Continent: Fort Niagara Over 300 Years
Text the show! Join the Prime and Load War Room on PatreonOld Fort Niagara's 300th Birthday!Recommended Reading: Memoir Upon the Late War in North America by Pierre Pouchot The Siege of Fort Niagara…
S2E35 Marlborough's Masterpiece: The Battle of Ramillies
Text the show! Join the Prime & Load War RoomRecommended Reading: Great and Glorious Days by James Faulkner Marlborough as Military Commander by David ChandlerThe Art of Warfare in the age of…
S2E34 A Guide to the Holy Roman Empire: Habsburgs, Electors, and the Reichsarmee
Text the show! Episode Resources & Quick LinksRecommended Reading: The Holy Roman Empire in the 18th Century and Wurttemberg in the 18th Century by Peter WilsonEpisode SummaryWas the Holy Roman…
S2E33 A Year in Review: Our Favorite Moments and the Road Ahead
Text the show! It has been an incredible twelve months of deep dives, research, and podcasting. Today, Lee, Alex, and Andrew are taking a step back from the 18th century to take a personal look at…
S2E32 The Jacobite Rising VI: The Battle of Culloden
Text the show! Episode Resources & Member LinksUnlock the Full Uncut EpisodeJoin the NewsletterRecommended Reading: Culloden by Murray Pittock The 45 by Christopher DuffyEpisode SummaryIs the…
S2E31 Snow and Iron: The Battle of Mollwitz
Text the show! In the spring of 1741, the Austrian high command looked at the Prussian Army and saw a joke. To the battle-hardened veterans of the Habsburg Empire, Frederick II’s men were nothing…
S1E30 A Failure of Command: The British Disaster at Cartagena
Text the show! Decades before the American Revolution or the Seven Years' War, the British Empire assembled an armada of over 180 ships and 30,000 men. Their target: the Spanish stronghold of…
S1E29 Fight for the Steppe: The Russo-Ottoman Wars
Text the show! When we think of 18th-century warfare, our minds usually jump to the fields of Flanders, the forests of North America, or the rolling hills of Central Europe. But while the Western…
S1E28 The Jacobite Rising Part V: The Small Wars of 1746
Text the show! January 1746. The Jacobites have just won another stunning victory at Falkirk Muir. But instead of marching south, Bonnie Prince Charlie finds himself overruled by his war council and…
S1E27 The Gold Standard: The Royal French Army of the 18th Century
Text the show! In the English-speaking world, we often view the French Army through the single lens of the Seven Years' War. We see the disaster: the loss of Canada, the retreat from India, and a…
S1E26 Refighting History: Making a Wargame
Text the show! How do you turn the chaos of an 18th-century battlefield into a set of rules? How do you simulate the "fog of war" that plagued commanders like the Duke of Cumberland or Marshal…
S1E25 The Jacobite Rising IV: The Highland Storm
Text the show! Join the Prime and Load War Room on PatreonRecommended Reading:The '45 by Christopher Duffy Rebellious Scots to Crush by Andrew BamfordCan a victory be as damaging as a defeat? In…
The 14th Colony: Benedict Arnold, Guy Carleton, and the Battle of Quebec
Text the show! On New Year’s Eve 1775, in the midst of a blinding blizzard, the Continental Army launched an assault on the fortress city of Quebec. It was the climax of the first major offensive of…
S1E23 The Battle of Kesselsdorf: The Old Dessauer’s Last Victory
Text the show! December 15, 1745. In the freezing snow outside Dresden, the Second Silesian War came to a bloody conclusion. The Battle of Kesselsdorf is often overshadowed by Frederick the Great’s…
S1E22 The Jacobite Rising Part III: The High Water Mark
Text the show! Join the War Room on PatreonRecommended Reading: The Fight for the Throne by Christopher DuffyIn December 1745, the Stuart restoration was just 120 miles away. The Jacobite army had…
S1E21 Glorious Soldiers: The 8th Virginia Regt with Gabe Neville
Text the show! They called them the “German Regiment,” but the 8th Virginia was more than that — a fascinating mix of frontier riflemen, Scots-Irish settlers, and German-speaking farmers who brought…
S1E20 Washington's Marines with Maj. Gen. Jason Bohm
Text the show! This week on Prime & Load! we’re joined by Maj. Gen. Jason Bohm, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), author of Washington’s Marines. Together we explore the origins of the Continental…
S1E19 Prime & Spook!
Text the show! It’s Halloween on Prime & Load! — and we’re diving into the darker side of 18th-century warfare. From French soldiers sent to hunt monsters in the countryside, to Eastern European…
S1E18 The American Rifle: Myth, Reality, & Revolution with Dr. John Weaver
Text the show! The Sniper. The Frontiersman. The American Legend. Pop culture tells us the American Revolution was won by sharp-shooters hiding in the trees, picking off British officers with…
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Prime and Load! has published 43 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Education.
Prime and Load! is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 9m.
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