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The Unsung Heroes Podcast
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Join long-time friends Jonny, Daniel, James, and Samuel as they set out to leave no hero unsung. Every two weeks, they discuss a hero from history who deserves more credit in their field, whether it's science, war, medicine, or just being a marvelous dude. But the journey doesn’t end there. Our hosts never walk away without singing a song about each hero, so that no hero is left unsung.
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S2 E3 - Emma Gatewood: The Great-Grandma Who Hiked The Appalachian Trail
2w ago01:01:09Tap to summarizeLearn the incredible story of Emma Gatewood, who overcame a life of hardship to become the first woman to solo hike the entire Appalachian Trail — all as a great-grandma. Stick to the end to listen to our newest song “Grandma Gatewood” created by the ENTIRE Unsung Heroes team! (You’ll even find our first music video 👀) Check out our new YouTube channel! youtube.com/@theunsungheroespodcast Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/unsungheroespodcast/ Many thanks to Yilmaz Media Co. for putting this all together.
Transcribe →S2 E2 - Joseph Bazalgette: Saving London From the Great Stink
2w ago00:41:01Tap to summarize1850s London was not a place you wanted to be. With raw sewage piling up along the River Thames, sickness and stinkiness were everywhere … until Bazalgette entered the scene. Stick to the end to listen to our newest song “Joseph Bazalgette” created by James Gilbert and Jonny Sieberhagen. Check out our new YouTube channel! youtube.com/@theunsungheroespodcast Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/unsungheroespodcast/ Many thanks to Yilmaz Media Co. for putting this all together.
Transcribe →S2 E1 - Heraclius: Emperor Extraordinaire - Season 2 Premiere!
2w ago01:08:40Tap to summarizeThe boys are back with another season of The Unsung Heroes Podcast! After a long hiatus, Jonny, Daniel, James and Samuel (plus the newest crew member, Producer Austin!) are ready to take on a new set of unsung heroes — this time starting with the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius, who overcame all odds to defeat the Persian Empire. Stick to the end to listen to our newest song “Heraclius” created by James Gilbert and Jonny Sieberhagen. Check out our new YouTube channel! youtube.com/@theunsungheroespodcast Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/unsungheroespodcast/ Many thanks to Yilmaz Media Co. for putting this all together.
Transcribe →Ep 24 - Sidney Reilly: The Real-Life James Bond - Season 1 Finale! | Unsung Heroes
Jun 22, 202000:56:34Tap to summarizeWe picked a good one for the finale of season one! Sidney Reilly is known as the "Ace of Spies," traveling the world and spying for 4 different world powers. Listen as we discuss the insane life of the man who inspired the James Bond series!
Transcribe →Ep 23 - Zheng He: Trader and Commander | Unsung Heroes
Jun 15, 202000:38:01Tap to summarizeZheng He had a very tough early life, yet somehow ended up as the commander of a fleet and the head trader for the king of China!
Transcribe →Ep 22 - Rachel Carson: Marine Biologist Extraordinaire | Unsung Heroes
Jun 8, 202000:29:05Tap to summarizeRachel Carson is the perfect example of how being a good communicator can help in any field, especially saving the environment!
Transcribe →Ep 21 - Flavius Belisarius: The Last Great Roman General | Unsung Heroes
Jun 1, 202000:49:56Tap to summarizeThis week we discuss Flavius Belisarius, the Roman general who endured accusation after accusation, yet remained loyal to the Emperor.
Transcribe →Ep 20 - Stagecoach Mary: Delivering the Mail, Rain or Shine | Unsung Heroes
May 25, 202000:22:12Tap to summarizeToday we talk about Stagecoach Mary, the first female African American US mail carrier!
Transcribe →Ep 19 - Joshua Norton: The Emperor of the United States | Unsung Heroes
May 18, 202000:35:40Tap to summarizeThis week we learn about Joshua Abraham Norton, the first and only emperor of the United States!
Transcribe →Ep 18 - Menelik II: The Most Charismatic Emperor Ever | Unsung Heroes
May 11, 202000:30:10Tap to summarizeOnly one man can unite the people of Ethiopia and fight off the Italian invasion: Menelik II!
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