Disunion: A Civil War Podcast

Chris & Jay

Hosts Chris & Jay, two reenactors and lifelong historians, discuss the lesser known side of the American Civil War. From battles to regiments and food to leaders, Disunion talks about the topics you do not find in the history books. Presented by the Florida Battalion of Infantry.

  1. Episode 15: Fort McAllister

    May 26

    Episode 15: Fort McAllister

    On this week's episode, Jay and Chris discuss the strategic importance of Fort McAllister near Savannah, Georgia, and the numerous Federal attempts to seize the fort.

    33 min
  2. Show Update

    May 21 ·  Bonus

    Show Update

    We'd like to share a few quick updates on the show, and thank you, our listeners!

    6 min
  3. Come see us at Resaca!

    May 14

    Come see us at Resaca!

    This weekend, May 16-17, 2026, we will be participating in the Battle of Resaca in Resaca, Georgia. Come watch the reenactment, say hi to us, let us know you're a listener, and enjoy the reenactment. We hope to see you there!

    2 min
  4. Episode 14: Company Aytch

    May 12

    Episode 14: Company Aytch

    Company Aytch is one of the most read "memoirs" of the Civil War, but should it be? Chris and Jay discuss the book, the good and the bad, and bring up several concerns they have with Sam Watkins' writing.

    54 min
  5. Episode 13: The Boy Colonel, Arthur MacArthur Jr.

    Apr 28

    Episode 13: The Boy Colonel, Arthur MacArthur Jr.

    Arthur MacArthur Jr. was more than just the father of Douglas MacArthur.- he was a great leader, a brave soldier, and a Medal of Honor Recipient. Hosts Jay and Chris discuss his life and career, and highlight his repeated acts of heroism during the Civil War.

    37 min
  6. Episode 12: Si Klegg and his Pard

    Apr 14

    Episode 12: Si Klegg and his Pard

    Today we review the book Corporal Si Klegg and his Pard, a novel of the Civil War written and illustrated by Civil War veterans in the decades after the war. It still stands as one of the most accurate Civil War novels, and comes highly recommended by Jay.

    43 min
  7. Episode 11: Bean's Station

    Mar 31

    Episode 11: Bean's Station

    Join us as Jay and Chris discuss the often forgotten battle of Bean's Station and General James Longstreet's East Tennessee Campaign.

    40 min
  8. Episode 10: Battle of Averasborough

    Mar 17

    Episode 10: Battle of Averasborough

    In Episode 10, we cover the Battle of Averasborough. On March 16, 1865, William Hardee’s 6,000 Confederates held off Henry Slocum’s wing of Sherman’s army long enough to buy a few crucial days. That delay gave Southern commanders time to gather their remaining forces for one final effort against Sherman.

    44 min
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Hosts Chris & Jay, two reenactors and lifelong historians, discuss the lesser known side of the American Civil War. From battles to regiments and food to leaders, Disunion talks about the topics you do not find in the history books. Presented by the Florida Battalion of Infantry.

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