History Daily: Special Update on Wondery+ (December 7, 2025)

Episode Overview

This special update episode departs from History Daily’s usual content to inform listeners about significant changes to the podcast’s distribution. Host Lindsay Graham delivers a concise announcement clarifying that as of December 5, 2025, History Daily is no longer included in the Wondery+ subscription service. The episode aims to guide listeners on how to continue accessing the podcast ad-free, while transparently addressing the change.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Change in Podcast Availability (01:08)

Lindsay Graham opens with an acknowledgment of the unusual Sunday episode and directly addresses longtime listeners impacted by distribution changes.
Main Announcement:
- As of December 5, 2025, History Daily has been removed from Wondery+.
- Wondery+ subscribers no longer have access to the show via the Wondery app.

2. Alternative Ways to Listen (01:35)

Ad-Free Options:
- Listeners can continue enjoying History Daily ad-free by subscribing to:
  - Into History
  - Noiser+
- Both are separate services with different podcast bundles, but both include History Daily in their offerings.
- Subscribing through either service directly supports the show's creators: Lindsay Graham, his company Airship, and UK co-producers Noiser.
Where to Find Links:
- All platforms and subscription links are provided in the episode description and at historydaily.com.
Host’s Apology and Good Wishes:
- Lindsay expresses regret for not being able to provide earlier notice about the change and thanks listeners for their support.

3. Direct Support for Creators (01:55)

Graham highlights that subscribing via Into History or Noiser+ benefits the creators and not just the hosting platforms, encouraging listener support.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Acknowledging the Sudden Change
- "If you're a Wondery subscriber, it's already disappeared from your app, and I do apologize I wasn't able to give you better warning."
  — Lindsay Graham, 01:22
Options for Continued Listening
- "History Daily is still available though. To listen ad free, either by subscribing to Into History at intohistory.com or by subscribing to Noiser+ at noiser.com."
  — Lindsay Graham, 01:30
Support for Creators
- "Be confident in knowing that either way, your subscription is directly benefiting the creators of History Daily, me and my company Airship, and our co-producers in the UK, Noiser."
  — Lindsay Graham, 01:45
Closing Season’s Greetings
- "Thanks for listening and I wish everyone a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year."
  — Lindsay Graham, 02:06

Important Timestamps

01:08 – Lindsay Graham introduces the purpose of the update episode and addresses the Wondery+ removal.
01:30 – Details on ad-free alternatives and where to subscribe.
01:45 – Emphasis on directly supporting creators with new subscription options.
02:06 – Lindsay extends holiday and new year wishes to listeners.

Summary Tone & Language

The episode maintains Lindsay Graham’s signature clear, sincere, and informative tone—focusing on transparency, gratitude, and community support. He avoids technical jargon and speaks directly to regular listeners, ensuring the message is reassuring and easily actionable.

For Listeners

If you're a regular History Daily listener affected by its removal from Wondery+, visit Into History or Noiser+ to continue enjoying the podcast ad-free and to support the creators directly. All relevant links can be found at historydaily.com.

Transcript

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B (1:08)

What's this? A History Daily episode on a Sunday? Well, yes and no. There's no real content here except for a quick update on some recent changes. Effective December 5, 2025, that's this past Friday, History Daily is no longer included in Wondery. If you're a Wondery subscriber, it's already disappeared from your app, and I do apologize I wasn't able to give you better warning. History Daily is still available though. To listen to ad free, either by subscribing to into history@intohistory.com or by subscribing to Noiser+@noiser.com these are two different services with different bundles of podcasts, but both include History Daily. So pick whichever one interests you the most and be confident in knowing that either way your subscription is directly benefiting the creators of History Daily, me and my company Airship, and our co producers in the uk. Noiser. You can find all the links I've just mentioned in the episode description or simply@historydaily.com thanks for listening and I wish everyone a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year.

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