25 Best Indiana History Podcasts

1. Leaders and Legends

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The Leaders and Legends podcast features conversations with fascinating and dynamic men and women whose impact has shaped our knowledge, our world, and us. Join us as we discuss their imprint on our history. The program is hosted by Robert Vane who is principal of Veteran Strategies, Inc., an-Indiana based veteran business enterprise specializing in public outreach, media relations, speechwriting, public speaking, and crisis communications.Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.comMORE Hosts Robert Vane, Chris Spangle
Producer/Network All INdiana Podcast Network
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Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 527Twitter 4Instagram 25K Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Indiana Places and History

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Listeners to Indiana Places and History will learn the fascinating history of many of the many of the places and events in Indiana. Archive episodes may be found at this link: Mossy Feet Books.MORE Host Paul R. Wonning
Producer/Network Paul
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Location Batesville, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 2.9K Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

3. South Bend's Own Words

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People's stories recorded from the Oral History Collection of the Civil Rights Heritage Center at the Indiana University South Bend Archives. Telling the history of the civil rights movement and the experiences of Black, Latinx, LGBTQ, and other marginalized peoples in South Bend, Indiana. For more, visit crhc.iusb.edu.MORE Host George Garner
Producer/Network IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center
Email ****@iusb.edu
Location South Bend, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 3.4KTwitter 544Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories

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The Indiana Historical Society is excited to bring you Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories. A retelling of classic Indiana stories and those that might become classics.  We are pulling materials from our Traces and Connections Magazines, Blogs, and Exhibits to build upon one another in an effort to share a more complete and connected Indiana history.  MORE Hosts Casey Terry, Regan Alveal
Producer/Network Indiana Historical Society
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Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Twitter 7.6KInstagram 16.7K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Hoosier History

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A look at Indiana history from sources like the Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society and the Indiana Historical Society, as well as books on a variety of topics in the field of Indiana history, brought to you every Monday.This Audio Reading Service podcast is a service of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN. It is specifically designed for and directed to people who have visual, physical, learning or language challenges to reading normal printed materials.MORE Producer/Network Audio Reading Service of the Allen County Public Library
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6. Tales from the Hoosier Shadows

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Dive into the intriguing world of Indiana's past with 'Tales from the Hoosier Shadows.' Hosted by Daniel Miller, an explorer of the unusual, this podcast blends captivating storytelling with historical insights. Each episode unveils urban legends that not only entertain but also educate, revealing how folklore is steeped in real historical happenings. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a good story, Daniel's unique perspective brings a dash of humor to tales often overshadowed by time...MORE Producer/Network Daniel Miller
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7. WFPC Podcasting

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Welcome to WFPC Podcasting, your local source for the heart and history of Pike County, Indiana. Join us on this journey through the past, present, and future of Pike County, Indiana — one story at a time.MORE Estimated listeners
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8. Meeting Muncie

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Muncie, Indiana, has been called 'the most studied city of its size in America.' It has long served as a bellwether: a quintessential American small city.The history is important, and well-documented. But what's it like to move here in the 21st century?Join Jonathan Balmer, a new Munsonian, as he interviews the people around town who make Muncie truly unique.MORE Producer/Network Jonathan Balmer
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Location Muncie, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Twitter 15Instagram 53 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. A Bend in Time

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The History Museum proudly presents 'A Bend in Time,' a new podcast of curated histories of the greater South Bend, Indiana area.Hosted by Aaron Helman, the newest series, 'Forgotten Businesses of South Bend,' dives into the incredible history of some of South Bend's lesser-known industries.Visit https://www.historymuseumsb.org/see-do/a-bend-in-time/ for more information!MORE Producer/Network The History Museum
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Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Whispers of the Past

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A Whitley County, Indiana fun and historical podcast by the Whitley County Historical Museum, featuring community members telling stories of Whitley County's past!
Producer/Network Whitley County Historical Museum
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11. Yesterday's Indianapolis

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Exploring the history Indianapolis, Indiana, and the surrounding area, Yesterday's Indianapolis will cover a wide range historical topics about the people, places and events, which have shaped the history of the Circle City and Indiana as a whole. Also check out the companion website to this podcast: Class 900: Indianapolis History ( class900indy.com )MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Talking Hoosier History

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Talking Hoosier History is an Indiana History podcast produced by the Indiana Historical Bureau. Join us each month to explore the people, places, and events that shaped the Hoosier state. Credits, Notes, and more info: https://blog.history.in.gov/talking-hoosier-history/MORE Host Justin Clark
Producer/Network Indiana Historical Bureau
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Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 41Facebook 36.7KTwitter 2.6K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. Where We Landed

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Where We Landed is a podcast that recognizes our whole history told by the individuals that live and love this small Indiana County. Grant County is home to about 62,000 people, each holding a unique story as to how they landed here...in the middle of north central Indiana. We are collecting and sharing those stories.MORE Hosts Scott Miller, Alicia Hazelwood, Iris Brunner, Kylie Jackson
Producer/Network Where We Landed
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Location Marion, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 589Instagram 265 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Indiana Legislative Oral History Intitiative

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Producer/Network Indiana Historical Bureau
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Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Facebook 36.7KTwitter 2.6KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 100 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

15. IN Jewish History

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A Podcast about the stories of Indiana's Jewish past by the Indiana Jewish Historical Society(IJHS)Hosted by Michael Brown. IN Jewish History explores different Historical perspectives from academics and primary source interviews, and we look at how Indiana's Jewish Community played a significant role in shaping Indiana's past. The generous support of the Leonard & Marion Freeman Charitable Fund funds the Jewish History Podcast.It was produced with help from Hannah Benchik, Jill Weiss Simins, Emily Reuben, and John Liebenthal.MORE Host Michael J. Brown
Producer/Network Indiana Jewish Historical Society
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Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 232 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. How We Do History Podcast

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Have you ever wondered how museums and historical societies do what they do? At the Indiana Historical Society we are Indiana's Storyteller, but what does that mean? Come with me as I pull back the curtain to chat with my colleagues about how They do history. MORE Producer/Network Indiana Historical Society
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Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18Twitter 7.6KInstagram 16.7K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Legal Legends of the Hoosier State

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The goal of this podcast is to preserve the rich history of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association by sharing the stories of some of our founding members. We hope that the project will bridge the gap between the members who were instrumental during the early years of the association and our young lawyers.MORE Host Joseph N. Williams
Producer/Network Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
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Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 1.1KTwitter 454 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. In the Stacks

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Oral History Librarian Jen Weidner and cohost Demond Thompson entertain with stories about Southern Indiana and the goings-on in the local library.
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Location Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States
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Facebook 4.8KTwitter 723Instagram 547 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. The New Right to 9/11 Podcast

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This podcast was created as part of a history course at Indiana University East also titled, The New Right to 9/11. This class explored major themes in U.S. history from the 1960s to the early 2000s. The six students in this class each wrote and recorded a podcast episode examining a range of topics, including Phyllis Schlafly's anti-ERA movement, Blaxploitation films, the link between the Satanic Panic and the Q-Anon movement, Riot Grrrl feminism, and the controversial 2000 election between Bush and Gore...MORE Producer/Network newrightpod
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Location Richmond, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 10.2KTwitter 4.4KInstagram 3.7K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Hoosier History Live

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A lively, live discussion of fascinating topics from the rich history of the state of Indiana. Host Nelson Price, the 'connoisseur of all things Hoosier,' engages guests in a lively, live conversation about high-interest issues relating to Indiana history.MORE Host Nelson Price
Producer/Network Nelson Price
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Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 4.1KTwitter 427 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Indiana's Timeless Tales

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This podcast includes topics from author Paul Wonning's Indiana's Timeless Tales series, which is a time line of Indiana History.To purchase his books, visit his website at www.mossyfeetbooks.comMORE Host Paul R. Wonning
Producer/Network Paul Wonning
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Location Batesville, Indiana, United States
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22. Hoosier History with Vercingetorix

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This podcast is about Indiana history and the heritage Hoosiers share.
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. The Sun, The Moon, & The Hoosier State

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This podcast is about the history and science of solar eclipses, explored through their connections to the state of Indiana. Its a history of people who have watched and studied the Sun and Moon and been moved by the experience, a history of new science learned alongside the changes of how people live and work, and the ongoing story of a state preparing for the arrival of a total solar eclipse in 2024.MORE Host Sarah J. Reynolds
Producer/Network Sarah J. Reynolds
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Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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