Beste Dc History Podcasts (2024)

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The Nighthawks - "Open All Nite" with David Goodfriend 1:08:48

7d ago1:08:48

1:08:48

In this episode (our season 1 finale!!), we dive into the electrifying story of The Nighthawks, one of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic blues-rock bands. Formed in 1972 by harmonica maestro Mark Wenner, the band quickly became a cornerstone of the local music scene, playing legendary venues like The Far Inn, Graffiti, and The Cellar Door. With a line…

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Angel - "Angel" with Mystery Friends 1:03:22

14d ago1:03:22

1:03:22

In this episode of the DC Rock History Podcast, we dive into Angel, the debut album from Washington, D.C.’s first glam rock band. Formed in 1975, Angel brought theatrical flair, symphonic rock, and arena-sized ambition to the local scene, blending it with the burgeoning glam rock movement. Their music carved a unique niche, earning them the nicknam…

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The Blackbyrds - "City Life" with Dr. Yanick Rice Lamb and John Daise 51:46

21d ago51:46

51:46

In this episode of the DC Rock History Podcast, we dive into City Life, the career-defining third album from The Blackbyrds, one of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic jazz-funk groups. Formed in 1973 at Howard University under the mentorship of jazz legend Dr. Donald Byrd, The Blackbyrds crafted a sound that fused jazz, funk, and soul into a timeless m…

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Roy Buchanan/Danny Gatton - Anacostia Delta with Anthony Pirog 1:02:52

28d ago1:02:52

1:02:52

In this special episode of the DC Rock History Podcast, we take a deep dive into the lives and legacies of two extraordinary guitarists, Roy Buchanan and Danny Gatton, as well as the unique musical movement they spearheaded: the Anacostia Delta. Both Buchanan and Gatton were known for their unmatched technical skills, emotional depth, and their con…

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Grin - "Grin" with Brian K and the Parkway 57:02

1M ago57:02

57:02

In this episode of the DC Rock History Podcast, we dive into the career-launching debut album from one of DC’s own—Nils Lofgren—and his band Grin’s self-titled 1971 album. Known for his electrifying performances with Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young, Nils Lofgren first made his mark right here in the DC area. Growing up in Bethesda, Maryland, Nils …

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Link Wray - "Link Wray" with Liam Hughes and Don Potter 1:10:24

1M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

In this episode of the DC Rock History Podcast, we spotlight one of the most influential yet underrated figures in rock music—Link Wray—and his self-titled 1971 album. Known for pioneering the power chord with his seminal instrumental “Rumble,” Wray’s influence reverberates through generations of guitarists, from Jimmy Page and Pete Townshend to mo…

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The Fallen Angels - "It's A Long Way Down" with Eduardo Nunes 1:11:04

2M ago1:11:04

1:11:04

The Fallen Angels’ album It’s A Long Way Down captures the dark, experimental edge of the late 60s D.C. rock scene, blending complex psych influences with themes of existentialism and societal critique. Rising alongside local contemporaries like The Cherry People, The Fallen Angels pushed the boundaries of rock, moving from Georgetown clubs to reco…

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Cherry People - "And Suddenly" with The Currys 58:08

2M ago58:08

58:08

The Cherry People’s album And Suddenly captures the energy and optimism of the 60s D.C. rock scene, blending pop, psychedelia, and rock into a sound uniquely their own. Rising to prominence in the wake of the British Invasion, The Cherry People took the nation’s capital by storm, building their reputation at local clubs before recording their debut…

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The Hangmen - "Bitter Sweet" with Pete Stahl and Wilfredo Morales 1:07:46

2M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

The Hangmen’s debut album Bitter Sweet is a testament to the untamed energy and raw talent of D.C.’s 60s rock scene, but it’s also a record marked by turbulence and transformation. From their early days as local favorites at Montgomery Junior College to playing at the home of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, The Hangmen pushed the boundaries of garage roc…

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Bo Diddley - "Bo Diddley Is A Gunslinger" with John Kelly 1:18:12

2M ago1:18:12

1:18:12

In 1959, rock pioneer Bo Diddley made a surprising move from Chicago to Washington, D.C., a decision that would shape the local music scene in unexpected ways. Known for his signature beat, homemade guitars, and magnetic stage presence, Bo left an indelible mark on D.C.’s music history. But why leave Chicago for the capital? And what legacy did he …

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Trailer 3:20

3M ago3:20

3:20

DC Rock History- A podcast exploring Washington, D.C.’s greatest rock albums. Featuring Link Wray, The Hangmen, The Fallen Angels, and more.Von DC Rock History

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The Tragic Wife of America’s Premier Thinker 13:33

3+ y ago13:33

13:33

Clover Hooper Adams, the spouse of famed author Henry Adams, is a charming and talented photographer and society matron. But a terrible family tragedy plagues her own life. From, The White House’s Unruly Neighborhood: Crime, Scandal and Intrigue in the History of Lafayette Square: https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-eb…

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The Biggest Sex Scandal in Washington History 16:40

3+ y ago16:40

16:40

The precocious wife of President Andrew Jackson's Secretary of War brings down a Cabinet, and nearly brings on a civil war. From, The White House’s Unruly Neighborhood: Crime, Scandal and Intrigue in the History of Lafayette Square: https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-ebook/dp/B082ZVDCD7/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=…

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The Most Amazing Duel 9:29

3+ y ago9:29

9:29

Future President Andrew Jackson survives a pistol duel to the death with the country's best gunslinger through an astonishing and fearless strategy. Support the showVon Edward Moser

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The Burning of the White House, and the Rescue of its Riches 11:47

3+ y ago11:47

11:47

Intrepid First Lady Dolley Madison, with help with staff and servants, saves priceless items from the White House, just before the British burn the place down during the War of 1812. Support the showVon Edward Moser

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Mrs. Lincoln's Sad Search for Her Deceased Son 15:24

4y ago15:24

15:24

Mrs. Lincoln's Sad Search for Her Deceased Son. At a time of Civil War that claimed the lives of 600,000 Americans--out of a population of just 30 million--First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln joined the popular custom of seances. Her aim: try to communicate with her son Willie, who passed away at a young age. From, The White House's Unruly Neighborhood: C…

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The Plantation Owner's Startling Army of Diversity 17:48

4y ago17:48

17:48

How Gen. Andrew Jackson recruited Creoles, "free men of color", French pirates, backwoodsmen, and Indians to win an unlikely victory over the mighty British Empire at the 1815 Battle of New Orleans. From The White House's Unruly Neighborhood: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-white-houses-unruly-neighborhood-edward-p-moser/1131103788 Support the…

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The “Big Cheese” Receives a Mammoth Gift 12:56

4y ago12:56

12:56

After a big assist for religious liberty, President Jefferson gets a most unusual gift: the largest food item the White House ever received. As he spars with the scientists of Old Europe over which continent has the biggest, healthiest critters. From: The White House’s Unruly Neighborhood: Crime, Scandal and Intrigue in the History of Lafayette Squ…

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The Biggest Slave Escape in American History 15:37

4y ago15:37

15:37

In 1848, 77 slaves tried to escape to freedom aboard a schooner skippered by two white abolitionists. Their effort failed, but helped end the slave trade in the nation's capital and in the long run slavery itself. Support the showVon Edward Moser

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The Craziest Inaugural Party of Them All 8:41

4y ago8:41

8:41

Andrew Jackson's first inauguration was not only the wildest, it nearly wrecked the White House, and forced the new President to spend his first night as Chief Executive in a hotel! "The reign of King Mob triumphant!" Support the showVon Edward Moser

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The Perilous Life of America's Greatest Foreign Friend 21:35

4y ago21:35

21:35

Lafayette was the key man, and a brilliant soldier, behind America's critical Revolutionary War alliance with France. Yet his life in his home country during the French Revolution and after may have been even more wild, and included an incredible prison break with the help of famous U.S. friends. Further, a half century after the start of the Ameri…

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The Unsung Slave Who Sparked a Civil Rights Revolution 8:12

4y ago8:12

8:12

The astonishing story of Alethia Browning Tanner, enslaved grocer to the Presidents, whose family kicked off revolutions in education and civil rights. Support the showVon Edward Moser

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The Secretary of State Is Nearly Stabbed to Death 9:42

4y ago9:42

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One of the John Wilkes Booth conspirators who plotted to kill President Lincoln nearly stabs to death the Secretary of State, on the night of Lincoln's murder. Support the showVon Edward Moser

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Dc History Podcasts

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DC Rock History

dcrockpod

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Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C.

Edward Moser

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The Nighthawks - "Open All Nite" with David Goodfriend 1:08:48

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Angel - "Angel" with Mystery Friends 1:03:22

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The Blackbyrds - "City Life" with Dr. Yanick Rice Lamb and John Daise 51:46

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Roy Buchanan/Danny Gatton - Anacostia Delta with Anthony Pirog 1:02:52

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Grin - "Grin" with Brian K and the Parkway 57:02

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Link Wray - "Link Wray" with Liam Hughes and Don Potter 1:10:24

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The Fallen Angels - "It's A Long Way Down" with Eduardo Nunes 1:11:04

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Cherry People - "And Suddenly" with The Currys 58:08

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The Hangmen - "Bitter Sweet" with Pete Stahl and Wilfredo Morales 1:07:46

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Bo Diddley - "Bo Diddley Is A Gunslinger" with John Kelly 1:18:12

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Trailer 3:20

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The Tragic Wife of America’s Premier Thinker 13:33

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The Biggest Sex Scandal in Washington History 16:40

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The Most Amazing Duel 9:29

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The Burning of the White House, and the Rescue of its Riches 11:47

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Mrs. Lincoln's Sad Search for Her Deceased Son 15:24

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The Plantation Owner's Startling Army of Diversity 17:48

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The “Big Cheese” Receives a Mammoth Gift 12:56

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The Biggest Slave Escape in American History 15:37

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The Craziest Inaugural Party of Them All 8:41

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The Perilous Life of America's Greatest Foreign Friend 21:35

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The Unsung Slave Who Sparked a Civil Rights Revolution 8:12

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The Secretary of State Is Nearly Stabbed to Death 9:42

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