23 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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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 989Facebook 3.2KTwitter 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
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 712Facebook 3.6KTwitter 55.2KInstagram 28.6K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Since Mar 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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3. Footsteps of the fallen

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A journey through the Great War
Host Matt Dixon
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 556 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. 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
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 227Facebook 13.8KTwitter 893Instagram 882 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2012 Get Email Contact

5. 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
Email ****@drtomstours.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 61Facebook 87Twitter 1.8KInstagram 233 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. 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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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 155Facebook 986Twitter 266 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2015 Get Email Contact

7. 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
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 300 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 98 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. 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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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 636Twitter 536 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Beyond the Ridge / Par-delà la Crête

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Beyond the Ridge, a series of conversations in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada, brings together Vimy Foundation program alumni and expert academics to examine knowledge of the First World War and how it relates to the Canadian experience today. // Présentée en partenariat avec l'Office national du film du Canada, Par-delà la Crête est une série de conversations qui rassemble des participant-e-s aux programmes de la Fondation Vimy et des expert-e-s dont les connaissances de la Première Guerre mondiale permettent d'aborder l'expérience canadienne sous un jour inédit.MORE Hosts Brintha Koneshachandra, Melanie Ng
Producer/Network Vimy Foundation
Email ****@vimyfoundation.ca
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. 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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Apple Rating 3.7/5 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Fragments of the First AIF

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The good, the bad, the ordinary, and the extraordinary - a podcast uncovering the stories of individuals who served in the Australian Imperial Force during the First World War.
Host Meleah Hampton
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. 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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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 7.9KTwitter 2.2KInstagram 685 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. 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
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 46Facebook 26.5KTwitter 7.2K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. 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
Email ****@scottrankphd.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 296 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

16. 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
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 192 Get Email Contact

17. 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
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 64Facebook 109.4K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Twitter 4.8K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

19. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Red Cross Girls in Belgium

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In Belgium during WWI, the Red Cross Girls face danger, hidden pasts, and possible romance. With compassion and courage, they bring hope to soldiers and civilians alike.
Host Margaret Vandercook
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21. Grace Harlowe with the Marines at Chateau Thierry

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In the trenches of France, Grace Harlowe joins the Marines and finds herself in grave danger as she aids wounded soldiers during one of WWI's most intense battles. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com !MORE Host Jessie Graham Flower
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22. The 'Final' War (all about WW1 Aviation)

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Emerge into a world of the history of the first war that had aviation ( we will try our best but we are new at this)
Host Adam Graves
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Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. World War One Echoes: AI History Series

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'The Great War Chronicles' revolutionizes how we experience World War I history through the power of AI-generated microlearning podcasts. Each carefully crafted 20-minute episode transforms the complexity of 1914-1918 into compelling, accurate narratives, using advanced artificial intelligence to bring century-old stories to life for modern audiences.Our 10-episode series demonstrates how AI can make historical education more engaging and accessible...MORE Host Anders Bjarby
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