24 Best World War 1 Podcasts

1. Battles of the First World War Podcast

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The Battles of the First World War Podcast goes in-depth into the battles of the Great War of 1914-1918. The goal is to really go into the details of how and why these battles unfolded and happened as they did. In telling the narrative of these clashes we can revisit some of the stories of the men and women who lived, fought, and died during the first titanic struggle of the 20th Century, for these people have stories that deserve to be told.MORE Host Mike Cunha
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Adam Pearce, Ron Howard +3 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 3.3KTwitter 2.9KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since May 2016 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. The Old Front Line

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Walk the battlefields of the First World War with Military Historian, Paul Reed. In these podcasts, Paul brings together over 40 years of studying the Great War, from the stories of veterans he interviewed, to when he spent more than a decade living on the Old Front Line in the heart of the Somme battlefields. MORE Host Paul Reed
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Richard Hendry
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 860Facebook 3.6KTwitter 55.2KInstagram 28.8K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Mar 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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3. WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!

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Welcome to 'Not So Quiet On The Western Front,' the podcast that takes you beyond the trenches and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the First World War. Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unravelling the complexities of a conflict that shaped the course of the 20th century.Host: Dan Hill & Dr. Spencer JonesMore about Dan & Spencer: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq#hostTo comment and ask questions, please join our community: https://not-so-quiet.com/supportersUse our code: Dugout and get one month free as a Captain, or join as a free member.Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq-paypalMerchandise and Shop: https:..MORE Hosts Dan Hill, Spencer Jones
Email ****@battleguide.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 706 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Great War Podcast

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Surveying the period of 1890-1920, The Great War Podcast examines the roots, battles and consequences of the First World War. Rate and review us here, and be sure to follow our Twitter account: @GreatWarPodcast for any important announcements and updates! This is an independent production. All episodes are researched, written and recorded by Daniel Clark. Any errors are my fault alone. Any discrepancies will be addressed. Email: ****@outlook.comEnjoy!MORE Host Daniel Clark
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 671Twitter 536 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. History Of The Great War

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History of the Great War is a weekly podcast that will cover the First World War that occurred from 1914 and 1918. Every week we will be discussing the events that occurred exactly 100 years ago. We will journey from the borders of France in the blistering heat of 1914, to the shores of Gallipoli, to the banks of Somme, to the final knockout attempt by the German army in the spring of 1918.MORE Host Wesley Livesay
Producer/Network Airwave History
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.3KFacebook 7.9KTwitter 2.2KInstagram 693 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. World War I Podcast

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World War I created many of the political, cultural, and economic fault lines of the world today. Produced by the MacArthur Memorial, this podcast explores a wide variety of topics related to World War I. MORE Hosts MacArthur Memorial, Amanda Williams
Producer/Network MacArthur Memorial; Amanda Williams
Email ****@norfolk.gov
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 231Facebook 14.1KTwitter 893Instagram 882 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2012 Get Email Contact

7. Footsteps of the fallen

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A journey through the Great War
Host Matt Dixon
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 175 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. WW1 Digger History Podcast

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True accounts of the First World War / The Great War / WWI as told by the soldiers themselves!
Host Phillip Mannell
Producer/Network Phil Mannell
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 172Facebook 986Twitter 246 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2015 Get Email Contact

9. Tales from the Battlefields

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Podcast telling the unheard stories of men who served on the Western Front during World War 1. Listen to the stories of soldiers told by Terry Whenham, battlefield guide and researcher. I have been researching these stories for over 20 years and can now share incredible experiences of ordinary men and women. Who were these soldiers? How did they die? What is their legacy? How do we remember them?MORE Host Terry Whenham
Email ****@terrystours.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 125 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Mentioned in Dispatches

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A podcast hosted by Dr Tom Thorpe on all aspects of the Great War from the UK's leading First World War history society The Western Front Association (www.westernfrontassociation.com).
Host Tom Thorpe
Producer/Network Dr Tom Thorpe
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Mike Jackson
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 69Facebook 88Twitter 1.8KInstagram 346 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Canada's Great War

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A chronological deep dive into how the First World War changed Canada forever.This isn't just a look at battles, but what was going on at home, from the politicians leading the country to the people left behind at home, worrying about their loved ones overseas.It will follow the war and how it changed Canada, digging deep into a fascinating period of our history.MORE Host Craig Baird
Producer/Network Curiouscast
Email ****@canadaehx.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 64Facebook 109.6K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Oh! What a lovely podcast

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A history podcast discussing various cultural genres which reference the First World War, including detective fiction, Star Wars and death metal music, and ask why the First World War has particular popular cultural relevance.MORE Producer/Network The WW1 History Team
Email ****@ohwhatalovelypodcast.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Mark Connelly
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 45Twitter 279Instagram 94 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Stories of the Great War

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Stories of the Great War explores the deeply human side of World War I, sharing powerful and moving accounts of individuals whose lives were forever shaped by one of history's most devastating conflicts. From brave soldiers in the trenches to courageous nurses and compassionate chaplains, each episode brings personal narratives vividly to life through detailed storytelling, historical accuracy, and emotional resonance. Join us as we honor their experiences, sacrifices, and legacies, ensuring their extraordinary stories are never forgotten...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 30 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. The Black Hum

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What if you were sent to war with a shovel and pickaxe, in lieu of a gun? In 1914, the world was at war. Thousands of Canadian men rushed to their local enlistment centres, eager to join the fight. But, when Black men went to enlist, they were turned away. It was 'a white man's war,' they were told. Canada didn't want a 'checkerboard army.' What followed is a story of rejection and resilience, and of service in the face of bigotry.Join us as we explore the remarkable history of No...MORE Host Cindy Charles
Producer/Network Knockabout Media
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 73 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Memory and Valour

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Memory and Valour is a Canadian military history podcast exploring the human stories of the Canadian Expeditionary Force in the First World War (WW1). Through authentic diaries, letters, and archival research, each episode brings listeners into trench warfare, shell shock, conscription, battlefield tactics, and the lived experience of Canadian soldiers on the Western Front.This is Canadian WW1 history beyond the textbook — focused on courage, sacrifice, memory, and the families forever changed by war.Follow Memory and Valour for immersive Canadian First World War storytelling.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Pall Mall Doughboys

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WWI affected many people, even rural men from isolated valleys of Tennessee. Like countless others they were drafted, trained, and fighting in Europe in a flash. We will cover topics ranging from every day soldier life to big picture general topics about the Great War. Come learn the history that affected them on a world scale and personal scale.MORE Producer/Network Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 15.2KTwitter 10.4K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. From Hill 60 to Home: The 1st Australian Tunnelling Company

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From Hill 60 to Home: The 1st Australian Tunnelling Company 'The hidden war beneath the Western Front - and the families who carried its shadow.'Beneath the mud and trenches of the First World War, Australian tunnellers fought a war few have ever heard about - digging in silence, laying mines, and enduring gas attacks in the suffocating dark. This podcast series follows the story of the journey from the tunnels of Hill 60 to the kitchen tables of Depression-era Australia...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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18. Remembering the Fallen: The Great War Education Trust Podcast

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Real stories of the Great War — told with compassion, research, and purpose.Hosted by Lucy Barnett, researcher, educator, and founder of Remembering the Fallen: The Great War Education Trust, this podcast explores the lives behind the names, the overlooked histories of ordinary soldiers, and the complex moral questions of command, discipline, memory, and loss.Each episode brings together thoughtful research, personal insight, and a deep commitment to honouring those who served. From battlefield experiences and home-front stories to ethical dilemmas and forgotten tragedies.MORE Email ****@icloud.com
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19. Key Battles of World War One

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World War One is the watershed moment in modern history. The Western World before it was one of aristocrats, empires, colonies, and optimism for a future of unending progress. After four years of hellish trench warfare, shell fire, 10 million combat deaths, and another 10 million civilian deaths, the world that emerged in 1918 was irrevocably changed. Nation-states came out of the rubble, along with a push for universal rights. New technologies emerged, such as tanks and fighter planes. But something was lost permanently in the Great War: a sense of optimism in mankind...MORE Hosts Scott Rank, James Early
Producer/Network History On The Net
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 349 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

20. World War One

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The events of the first truly global war and its devastating and far reaching impact.
Producer/Network BBC Radio
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 354 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Voices of the First World War

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Dan Snow brings together the sound archive collections of the Imperial War Museums and the BBC to tell the story of World War I through the voices of those who were.
Host Dan Snow
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 202 Get Email Contact

22. WW1 Centennial News

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WWI Centennial News - the Doughboy Podcast is a weekly podcast about what happened 100 years ago during and after the War that changed the world --- and how those events still echo in our daily lives - but most importantly - the podcast is about why and how we will never let awareness of WWI in America fall back into the mists of obscurity.MORE Host Theo Mayer
Producer/Network The Doughboy Foundation
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 26.5KTwitter 7.2K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Our Unsung Heroes: World War I stories from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Our Unsung Heroes: World War I Stories from Newfoundland and Labrador is a podcast that brings to life untold tales of courage, sacrifice, and resilience from World War I. Hosted by Lisa Gushue, each episode shares personal accounts and family stories gathered from the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. In commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the National War Memorial in St. John's and the Repatriation of the Unknown Soldier, these stories honor a legacy that shaped our province and our nation. Join us as we remember and celebrate these unsung heroes.MORE Host Lisa Gushue
Producer/Network St. John’s Storytelling Festival
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. News From The Front

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The News From The Front Podcast is a podcast about Military History, particularly the First World War. Continuing from documenting the Great War as it happened 100 years ago, the project continues with in depth history looking at various aspects of war. The project website can be found at 1914-1918war.com.MORE Producer/Network WW1TheGreatWar@innovationworks-uk.co.uk
Email ****@innovationworks-uk.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Twitter 4.4K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact