213 episodes

Explore the realm of alternate histories as we explore the "what ifs" that can flow from history's most pivotal moments. Each episode will focus on a specific moment in time--the fork--where history could have taken a different path. A Fork In Time encourages contributions and participation by our community of listeners who have become an integral and vital part of the show.

A Fork In Time: The Alternate History Podcast A Fork In Time

    • History
    • 4.6 • 25 Ratings

Explore the realm of alternate histories as we explore the "what ifs" that can flow from history's most pivotal moments. Each episode will focus on a specific moment in time--the fork--where history could have taken a different path. A Fork In Time encourages contributions and participation by our community of listeners who have become an integral and vital part of the show.

    Episode 0197—Echoes...Echoes...Echoes

    Episode 0197—Echoes...Echoes...Echoes

    Chris and Don explore a fork in 1968 where the Chennault Affair becomes public knowledge and impacts the 1968 US presidential election.

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    Episode 0196—Revised Review

    Episode 0196—Revised Review

    The team tackles the ripples from an alternative outcome of the 1803 case of Marbury v. Madison.

    Wikipedia Article on Marbury vs. Madison:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marbury_v._Madison

    Link to Episode 173: Weekend at Woodrow's

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Episode 0195—Sheep Suffrage

    Episode 0195—Sheep Suffrage

    Chris, Robert, and Don explore alternative narratives and impacts from the 1982 Falklands War between the United Kingdom and Argentina.

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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Episode 0194—Washington Wacked, Again

    Episode 0194—Washington Wacked, Again

    The team is back doing what we do best--killing US presidents and changing history.  Join Chris and Eric R. as George Washington's demise at Fort Necessity is pondered again, leading to alternative paths, including a presidency for Benedict Arnold.


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    • 42 min
    Episode 0193—Bending the Bulge (Part 2)

    Episode 0193—Bending the Bulge (Part 2)

    The team continues the discussion from Episode 189 where the fork is a different Battle of Bulge in 1944.

    The ripples go global.

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    Theme Music: Conquer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Episode 0192—Down The Rabbit Hole

    Episode 0192—Down The Rabbit Hole

    The team explores a different side of alternate history, less about one counterfactual and more about the wide world of the various conspiracies that make up the sovereign citizen movement.

    Chris, Eric R., and Dylan work through the history of the movement and its beliefs, and explore various points at which the government supposedly became illegitimate to discuss how the world might look if those events came true.

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    Our YouTube Channel

    If you enjoy the podcast and want to support it financially, you can help by:
    Supporting us monthly via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aforkintime
    ....or, make a one-time donation via Podfan to A Fork In Time or The Room Where It Happened


    Website: www.aforkintimepodcast.com
    E-Mail: aforkintimepodcast@gmail.com
    Direct Link to Listener Survey: https://www.aforkintimepodcast.com/listenersurvey

    Join Us for Online Diplomacy Play
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    Check Out The Room Where It Happened, our other podcast where the focus is on "real" history:
    https://www.aforkintimepodcast.com/theroomwhereithappened

    Theme Music: Conquer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
    Support the Show.

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

Cyn Lat ,

I’m not really interested in history, but I enjoy this podcast.

I’m a bit biased because Don is my brother-in-law and Alexis is my niece, and I probably wouldn’t have stumbled on this podcast were it not for that relationship. Nonetheless, I continue listening not because of familial obligations but because the content is interesting and they present history in a totally different light Plus, it’s obvious they have researched the topics in advance because they always offer some interesting insights. If my high school history teachers had taken a similar approach, perhaps I wouldn’t have to rely on a podcast to discover that history can be interesting. Thanks, Don and Alexis!

Yankee ICUDoc ,

But where are the what ifs?

Have listened to a few of these and will give
It more time but - where are the what if’s? The very first one spends the entire time talking about how important Washington was and not saying anything about how it would be different if he had been assassinated!

Nael Simmerhorn ,

Great to see!

Great stuff! Measured, well reasoned speculation that does a great job at avoiding extreme political preaching and instead treats history with a professional, moderate approach.
Interesting propositions, including some classic what ifs and many listeners might not have thought of!

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