History Teachers Talking

History Shorts Network

Hosted by former history teachers Thomas Reszka and Peter Zablocki, this monthly podcast brings the past into the present through lively, unscripted conversations on history, politics, pop culture, and education. It's the kind of discussion you wish every classroom had—smart, approachable, and just unpredictable enough to keep you hooked. No lectures. No jargon. Just great history, well told.

  1. May 13

    Talking about History's Greatest Acts of Diplomacy

    What was the greatest act of diplomacy in world history? Was it Richard Nixon opening relations with Communist China? The Camp David Accords? The Congress of Vienna rebuilt Europe after Napoleon. Or the tense backchannel negotiations that helped prevent nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis? In the first new episode of History Teachers Talking in two years, Peter and Tom dive into the diplomatic moves that reshaped the world—sometimes quietly, sometimes dramatically, and sometimes without firing a single shot. From Cold War maneuvering and secret negotiations to overlooked "teacher flex" moments like the Helsinki Accords and the Dayton Accords, this episode explores how diplomacy has ended wars, prevented catastrophes, and changed the course of history. Because sometimes the most important victories in history happened around a table… not on a battlefield.   FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.historyshortspodcast.com/http VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryTeachersTalkingPodcast/

    41 min

  2. May 1

    Talking about History's Greatest Comebacks

    After a two-year hiatus, Peter and Tom return to the microphones to dive into one of history's most compelling themes: comebacks. From political resurrections to military turnarounds, from personal redemption stories to moments when everything seemed lost—only to be reclaimed—this episode explores the figures and events that prove history is rarely final. But this isn't just about Napoleon escaping exile or nations rising from collapse. It's also about the idea that history moves in cycles—and sometimes, so do we. In a conversation that feels just like sitting back in the classroom with your favorite teachers, Peter and Tom reflect on legendary second acts, unexpected reversals, and what these stories reveal about resilience, leadership, and timing. And fittingly, this episode marks a comeback of its own: History Teachers Talking returns under the History Shorts Network, bringing the same light-hearted, insightful, and engaging discussion you remember—just with a few more stories (and maybe a few more gray hairs). Because in history, the best stories aren't just about the rise… they're about the return.   For More Information, Visit: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/http

    48 min

  3. 05/02/2024

    Talking about American POWs

    Most Americans who have been prisoners of war are ordinary people who have been placed in extraordinary circumstances by no planning of their own. Join us as we run through the history of American POWs throughout all of our conflicts.

    40 min

  4. 04/19/2024

    Talking about Jimmy Carter

    Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. Yet, ironically, it is everything but those years that make him famous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  5. 03/28/2024

    Talking about Rome's Worst Emperors

    Bad? Cruel? Weird? Ruthless? Violent? Yep, yep, yep, yep, and yep. Join us as we discuss Rome's worst Emperors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  6. 03/13/2024

    Talking about Women's Firsts in History

    In celebration of Women's History Month, join us as we discuss some of the famous firsts in women's history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  7. 03/01/2024

    Talking about Submarine Warfare

    Submarines played a significant military role for the first time during the First World War and then again in the Second World War, but their history and legacy extend past way that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min

  8. 02/21/2024

    Talking about Forrest Gump & History

    "Forrest Gump," directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 1994, is known for cleverly integrating its titular character into various historical events and cultural phenomena. Join us as we discuss these historical and cultural events in the context of Forrest's story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
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About

Hosted by former history teachers Thomas Reszka and Peter Zablocki, this monthly podcast brings the past into the present through lively, unscripted conversations on history, politics, pop culture, and education. It's the kind of discussion you wish every classroom had—smart, approachable, and just unpredictable enough to keep you hooked. No lectures. No jargon. Just great history, well told.

Information

  • Creator
    History Shorts Network
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    210
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    History Teachers Talking

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