50 episodes
The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast Jim Hessler and Eric Lindblade
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4.8 • 847 Ratings
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The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast is the premier podcast on the Gettysburg Campaign. Hosted by historians and Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guides Jim Hessler and Eric Lindblade, each episode focuses on a particular aspect of the 1863 battle and campaign with expert analysis that will leave listeners educated and entertained. Eric and Jim do not just tell you what happened, but why and how it happened; whether you are a new student of Gettysburg or a seasoned pro, you are sure to come away with a better understanding of this critical moment in the American Civil War!
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Episode 50: The Wheatfield at Gettysburg - Part Two
In this episode, Eric, Jim, and Jody continue their multi-part deep dive into the fighting in and around the infamous Wheatfield at Gettysburg. The hosts focus on the initial combat in the Wheatfield between the 3rd Arkansas and George Anderson's Georgia brigade as they square off with Union Third Corps forces from the brigades of De Trobriand, Ward, and Burling.
If you would like to donate to the show, you can do so via the following:
A one-time donation on PayPal at paypal.me/gettysburgpodcast
A recurring, monthly donation at www.patreon.com/gettysburgpodcast
All donations offset the show's production costs and allow it to remain a free resource on the Battle of Gettysburg.
You can find The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast on social media at the following:
Facebook: The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast
Twitter: @gettysburgpod
Instagram: @thebattleofgettysburgpodcast
Email: gettysburgpodcast@gmail.com
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Episode 49: The Wheatfield at Gettysburg - Part One
In this episode, Eric, Jim, and Jody begin a multi-part deep dive into the fighting in and around the infamous Wheatfield at Gettysburg. The hosts set the stage for July 2 by detailing exactly what is "the Wheatfield," who lived on the property in 1863 and introduce the key figures and troops involved in the first phase of action in the area.
If you would like to donate to the show, you can do so via the following:
A one-time donation on PayPal at paypal.me/gettysburgpodcast
A recurring, monthly donation at www.patreon.com/gettysburgpodcast
All donations offset the show's production costs and allow it to remain a free resource on the Battle of Gettysburg.
You can find The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast on social media at the following:
Facebook: The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast
Twitter: @gettysburgpod
Instagram: @thebattleofgettysburgpodcast
Email: gettysburgpodcast@gmail.com
Also, check out and subscribe to our YouTube page! -
Episode 48: Abraham Lincoln in Gettysburg - November 18-19, 1863 with Tim Smith
In September 2023, The Adams County Historical Society hosted a special live recording of the show. Eric, Jim, and Jody were joined by Historian and Licensed Battlefield Guide Tim Smith and a lively crowd of Superfans. The topic that evening was Abraham Lincoln's visit to Gettysburg which lasted just 25 hours spanning November 18 - 19, 1863. In this episode, Lincoln's time in Gettysburg is discussed as well as many of the myths that surround one of the most famous events in United States history.
If you would like to donate to the show, you can do so via the following:
A one-time donation on PayPal at paypal.me/gettysburgpodcast
A recurring, monthly donation at www.patreon.com/gettysburgpodcast
All donations offset the show's production costs and allow it to remain a free resource on the Battle of Gettysburg.
You can find The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast on social media at the following:
Facebook: The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast
Twitter: @gettysburgpod
Instagram: @thebattleofgettysburgpodcast
Email: gettysburgpodcast@gmail.com
Also, check out and subscribe to our YouTube page! -
Episode 47: The Eve of Battle - June 30, 1863
In this episode, Eric, Jim, and Jody had the opportunity to visit the historic Cashtown Inn located in Cashtown, Pennsylvania to record a deep-dive look at the events and decisions of June 30, 1863, and the impact they will have on what will become the Battle of Gettysburg.
If you would like to donate to the show, you can do so via the following:
A one-time donation on PayPal at paypal.me/gettysburgpodcast
A recurring, monthly donation at www.patreon.com/gettysburgpodcast
All donations offset the show's production costs and allow it to remain a free resource on the Battle of Gettysburg.
You can find The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast on social media at the following:
Facebook: The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast
Twitter: @gettysburgpod
Instagram: @thebattleofgettysburgpodcast
Email: gettysburgpodcast@gmail.com
Also, check out and subscribe to our YouTube page! -
Episode 46: John Sedgwick and The Union Sixth Corps - Part Two with Carol Reardon
In this episode, Eric, Jim, and Jody are once again joined by esteemed Civil War historian Dr. Carol Reardon as she discusses John Sedgwick and the Union Sixth Corps from their pursuit of Lee's army after Gettysburg to the death of Sedgwick on May 9, 1864. Part Two features a wide-ranging discussion of topics about Sedgwick and his troops, but also features a Dan Sickles Report not to be missed!
If you would like to donate to the show, you can do so via the following:
A one-time donation on PayPal at paypal.me/gettysburgpodcast
A recurring, monthly donation at www.patreon.com/gettysburgpodcast
All donations offset the show's production costs and allow it to remain a free resource on the Battle of Gettysburg.
You can find The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast on social media at the following:
Facebook: The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast
Twitter: @gettysburgpod
Instagram: @thebattleofgettysburgpodcast
Email: gettysburgpodcast@gmail.com
Also, check out and subscribe to our YouTube page! -
Episode 45: John Sedgwick and The Union Sixth Corps - Part One with Carol Reardon
In this episode, Eric, Jim, and Jody are joined by esteemed Civil War historian Dr. Carol Reardon as she discusses John Sedgwick and the Union Sixth Corps in the Gettysburg Campaign. Part One covers the background of John Sedgwick, a discussion of the composition of the Sixth Corps during the campaign, and a detailed look at the critical, but often overlooked, role the corps will play on July 2 and 3.
If you would like to donate to the show, you can do so via the following:
A one-time donation on PayPal at paypal.me/gettysburgpodcast
A recurring, monthly donation at www.patreon.com/gettysburgpodcast
All donations offset the show's production costs and allow it to remain a free resource on the Battle of Gettysburg.
You can find The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast on social media at the following:
Facebook: The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast
Twitter: @gettysburgpod
Instagram: @thebattleofgettysburgpodcast
Email: gettysburgpodcast@gmail.com
Also, check out and subscribe to our YouTube page!
Customer Reviews
B Tucker
Awesome Podcast. Fun and informative!
Super entertaining way to learn the battle, Sickles, and everything Gettysburg
This is my favorite podcast! James and Eric bring such passion and knowledge while explaining the fine details of the epic battle that took place in July, 1863. They make learning about history fun and entertaining. Keep up the great work!
Awesome Podcast
My wife accuses me of “getting into Gettysburg every year at this time.” She may be right, but this podcast is what scratches that itch. Jim and Eric are great narrators and I can’t recommend this podcast enough, especially for those interested in delving into the weeds. I want it noted publicly that Eric deemed me a Super Fan after introducing myself on a bus tour last February. I was wearing an Oregon Ducks sweater that he said was “oddly tame” since it wasn’t neon yellow.