Shootin' the Bull with Tom Snow

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Join Public Historian and lifelong Phillies fan Tom Snow as he interviews friends and guests about a wide range of things, including sports, history, and current events.

  1. Apr 8

    The American Revolution - The War Begins

    The American Revolution begins as the first shots are fired at Lexington and Concord. In this episode, we follow the opening phase of the war—from the chaotic British retreat at Concord to the siege of Boston and the formation of the Continental Army under George Washington. Along the way, key moments like the Battle of Bunker Hill, the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, and Henry Knox’s daring artillery expedition reshape the fight. It all culminates in a stunning American victory at Dorchester Heights, forcing the British out of Boston and proving that this rebellion is here to stay.

    15 min

  2. Mar 29

    The American Revolution – From Tea to Tension (1774–1775)

    Britain responds to the Boston Tea Party with the punitive Intolerable Acts—pushing Massachusetts to the brink. In this episode, we follow the growing resistance from the halls of the First Continental Congress to the streets of occupied Boston. With tensions rising and militias mobilizing, the stage is set for a dramatic turning point—culminating in Paul Revere’s ride and the final hours before the first shots at Lexington.

    12 min

  3. Mar 20

    The American Revolution: The Prelude

    In this episode, we explore the rising tensions, controversial laws, and pivotal moments that set the American colonies on an irreversible path toward revolution. From new taxes to growing resistance, discover how a series of missteps and bold acts lit the spark of independence.

    14 min

  4. 12/19/2022

    Battle of Cowpens

    In this episode of America’s Forgotten Battles, Tom shoots the bull about the battle in which the Patriot is based off of.

    14 min

  5. 10/25/2022

    2022 Phillies Season

    Check out Tom’s recap of the exciting, legendary, and yet to be completed 2022 season of the Philadelphia Phillies.

    26 min

  6. 08/01/2022

    Texas War of Independence

    Remember the Alamo? If the answer is no, this episode if for you, as Tom shoots the bull in his latest segment of America’s Forgotten Wars.

    13 min

  7. 07/19/2022

    Yellow Fever vs COVID

    In this episode, Tom compares the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to the nation’s first health crisis in 1793.

    15 min

  8. 05/31/2022

    John Paul Jones: Pirate or Hero?

    In this episode, Tom discusses the life and career of John Paul Jones, who is widely considered the Father of the U.S. Navy for his exploits in the American Revolution. During this episode, he also examines if this naval hero was actually just a cutthroat pirate…

    25 min
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Join Public Historian and lifelong Phillies fan Tom Snow as he interviews friends and guests about a wide range of things, including sports, history, and current events.

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