Recent Episodes
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The presidential inauguration that made everyone sick
Jan 18, 2025 – 11:57 -
Earthrise
Dec 31, 2019 – 05:21 -
Hair peace. Bed peace.
Dec 30, 2019 – 05:54 -
The jazz queen who chose home over fame
Dec 27, 2019 – 06:34 -
Clara Barton, America's most famous nurse, broke boundaries to treat Civil War victims
Dec 26, 2019 – 07:08 -
The military's famous Santa Tracker began with a wrong number
Dec 25, 2019 – 06:27 -
The 'Toy King' who never aspired to the throne.
Dec 23, 2019 – 06:21 -
Last Seen Ads
Dec 20, 2019 – 06:53 -
How 'Broadway Joe' redefined the NFL
Dec 19, 2019 – 06:33 -
The game show contestant who cheated his way to fame
Dec 18, 2019 – 06:48 -
How food found its way into the freezer
Dec 17, 2019 – 06:22 -
The day before the Chernobyl disaster
Dec 16, 2019 – 07:22 -
The most difficult job Robert Mueller ever had
Dec 13, 2019 – 06:12 -
Queen Arawelo
Dec 12, 2019 – 07:11 -
The nurse who picked up a rifle
Dec 11, 2019 – 04:16 -
George Taliaferro, the first black player drafted to the NFL
Dec 10, 2019 – 06:18 -
The summer men rebelled against their shirts
Dec 9, 2019 – 05:29 -
America’s forgotten Iranian hostage
Dec 6, 2019 – 05:17 -
A bridge of ice at Niagara Falls
Dec 5, 2019 – 05:26 -
The Soviet officer who stopped World War III
Dec 4, 2019 – 05:16 -
Why isn’t lynching illegal?
Dec 3, 2019 – 06:35 -
A letter from home
Dec 2, 2019 – 03:31 -
The test that changed childbirth
Nov 29, 2019 – 06:41 -
A debate that went into extra innings: Can baseballs curve?
Nov 28, 2019 – 07:14 -
Benjamin Franklin's complicated relationship with turkeys
Nov 27, 2019 – 05:56 -
The cranberry crisis that changed how we see our food
Nov 26, 2019 – 05:56 -
How Anita Hill’s testimony led to the "Year of the Woman"
Nov 25, 2019 – 06:24 -
The man who filmed JFK's assassination
Nov 22, 2019 – 03:48 -
The 'Night Witches'
Nov 21, 2019 – 04:56 -
Robert Morris, the creator of the subpoena
Nov 20, 2019 – 06:05 -
Lee Harvey Oswald's final hours before killing Kennedy
Nov 19, 2019 – 03:54 -
Ketamine in the mainstream
Nov 18, 2019 – 05:53 -
The first 'Queen of the Air'
Nov 14, 2019 – 06:38 -
Judy Garland and the long history of 'Me Too' in Hollywood
Nov 13, 2019 – 06:13 -
Jim Crow and the rise of blackface
Nov 12, 2019 – 06:13 -
The policeman who arrested a president
Nov 11, 2019 – 06:01 -
A history of the U.S.-Mexico border
Nov 8, 2019 – 07:42 -
The godmother of the open office
Nov 7, 2019 – 06:52 -
The Wicked Bible
Nov 6, 2019 – 05:39 -
The Confederate spy who evaded capture
Nov 5, 2019 – 08:00 -
Pinball’s sordid past
Nov 4, 2019 – 06:46 -
The last person to step foot on the moon
Nov 1, 2019 – 05:38 -
A history of hats in the House
Oct 31, 2019 – 06:57 -
Tenure for life
Oct 30, 2019 – 07:51 -
How Lego took over the toy world
Oct 29, 2019 – 07:11 -
The researcher whose rats predicted the Internet
Oct 28, 2019 – 07:28 -
A brief history of presidents visiting troops in combat
Oct 25, 2019 – 06:51 -
William Howard Taft's housekeeper kept track of his weight
Oct 24, 2019 – 04:39 -
In 1939, the 'American Hitler' took the stage at Madison Square Garden
Oct 23, 2019 – 05:39 -
The astronomer who took gay rights to the Supreme Court
Oct 22, 2019 – 05:42
Recent Reviews
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DharmamelBring retro pod back.Retro pod is a wonderful short brief Podcast. It was a wonderful way to start off the morning every day. It’s a great way to fight this silliness of lies and conspiracy wackos they are putting out nonsense into the environment. I think it is absolutely important. Put pressure on The Washington post to get them to start it back up. After all don’t you want your children to know the correct truthful history? Or maybe you would like to really know what truth is
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listener_kcNotate rerun episodes, pleaseMinus two stars for not denoting rerun episodes in the episode titles. There are too many not to do this! Otherwise good.
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dhskkxuencksnWhy?!I teach US History at our local high school and this was a go to for beginning my classes. It’s short and simple and students love this podcast. Why stop?! 😩
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Maryland to D.C. CommuterMissing you greatlyI echo the recent comments of other listeners. I got hooked on this podcast late last year duing my morning commute and I really miss it. What happened? If you stopped production, at least let us know...don't leave us hanging!
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Trev0rrWhere is it?This was the top advertised podcast in your email advertising podcasts this morning. And yet, it hasn’t had a new episode in 2020? What the heck?? It’s so good...bring it back, please!
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High FidelityWhere have you been?Ok, you got all of us hooked. Now, when are you coming back? You’re in all our podcast feeds. Send us all a message, even if it’s just to say goodbye.
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FreddieMac502PLEASE COME BACK!!!This was my Go-To morning drive into work podcast. History is a great way to start your day. Please come back Mike Rosenwald We LOVE this Podcast.
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mylarboxersWhere’d it go??This is a great podcast and has led me many times to find out even more about a subject presented on the show. Please bring it back. There wasn’t even any warning that it was ending!
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speedyrafWhere is it?Apparently, Retropod continues online available to read, but not as a podcast currently. I miss it and hope it returns soon.
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icanthearyou0525Love it but can’t hear itIt sounds like this was recorded on a talkboy from 1993. Get a new mic you guys. If you need proof, listen to literally any other podcast so you can see how crap the sound quality is. Got tired of the sound fluctuating in volume so much every time a recording was played between narration so stopped listening. New. Mic. So. Easy.
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RosainmdLoved it!Will Retrop return?
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mcbranaganDon't be goneplease come back! 🥺🥺🥺
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WisgramWhat happened?Has this podcast ended? I really have enjoyed it.
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KC Reader 72Please bring it back!I really miss the Retropod podcast. Please bring us new episodes!
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Kbc610Terrific insightsI thoroughly enjoy each of these episodes, for sharing stories that most people have long forgotten. I wish these podcasts were maybe twice as long, they leave me wanting more, but I am glad they provide references to the articles that inspire each episode.
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acidburn470Great ShowAgree with other reviewers great show. Shirt fun story, but it doesn’t seem to be pushing new episodes anymore, did the show end?
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The Big DudeGreat Job!I don’t always agree with your purposeful attempt to influence American Politics as a newspaper, but Michael knocks it out of the flippin park with Retropod. Keep up the good work, brother!
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Bp.....Have loved this podcast for a dailyIntriguing trivia tidbit. No new episodes for weeks. 😯 Is it over?
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GriffdbLearn a fun fact in less than 5 minutesWith each episode, Retropod delivers a fun fact in less than 5 minutes. The copy is always upbeat and great to listen to.
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Eugene PaganoNot Always Showing Up in iTunesFix the problem.
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UWPowerGreat! Is it over tho?Love this podcast, but I keep getting alerts that new episodes have posted and yet there are no new ones showing anymore. Hoping it’s just a glitch!
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George_____111Great history snippetsInteresting and to the point. Was a factor when I decided to subscribe to the Post. Thanks!
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Judy in OhioDaily pleasureThis podcast is a wonderful way to start the day. We all benefit when people become lifetime learners and the tidbits from Retropod are a handy reminder to keep an open mind. Thanks from an old trivia lover.
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AllJamsEmmit Till episodeYou forgot to mention that the claim that he whistled at the lady was not true. This was later admitted by her. This is a fact that I believe should not have been omitted. Other than that this is a great podcast.
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daniorerioGreat podcast!Short & sweet, yet also fascinating and informative. I enjoy knowing that my subscription to the Washington Post supports efforts like this one. Thank you!
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Marvelous89My favorite podcast, I look forward to this in the morning.The narrator is just great at what he does. Love this podcast, the story telling in this is AMAZING! I listen to other podcasts and allow them to play in order and I could never wait til this podcast gets its turn. I look forward to this in the morning lol
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KrunjThe repeats need to be flaggedThis is an excellent podcast, though it's time for the authors to mark the original release dates in the title of each episode. I'm sure it's an enormous amount of work to generate a new episode every day, but there are many of us who have heard every episode from the start, and it's frustrating to hear old episodes presented as new ones. Examples from the last few days include hearing about the 50th anniversary of 1968 when it's 2019 and hearing about how the Winter Olympics are currently going on when it's the height of summer one year later.
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LenaJones77LoveA wonderful series!! Thank you thank you.
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Frf girlToo short to bother withToo short. Takes 5 minutes to get loaded then episode is for 5 minutes. Extend to at least 20.
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JudyPaoniaI love this series.. short and fascinatingIt is a great non partisan way to enjoy facts.. and historical nuggets to savor.. a respite in this stressful workd
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DeviantSoleFive MinutesSomehow there’s so much history packed into this snippet of a podcast. I’m not sure how I found it, but I’ve been on a binge ever since.
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JP, Cleveand OHLots of fun!!A lot packed into a few minutes!
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CharlesVashonBrilliant!Great “short” yet in-depth and interesting snippets of world history told by a knowledgeable and entertaining host. This is my morning podcast while the rest of the household sleeps and I get to be productive. Keep up the great work!
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melanie8197Why so many repeats?I used to love this podcast, but they’ve been repeating so many old episodes that I’ve already listened to. If it’s going to be a show with seasons that’s fine, but if it’s just going to be repeats of the same episodes then that’s kind of a bummer. Hope we get new episodes soon!
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DarkklegendAmazing snippet of history and it's storyHosted by Mike Rosenwald. Retropod is a series that brings out the history enthusiast in me and other. The Thing about Retropod is that it's short and sweet like Podcast Junkie which can be fit in easily during an small task. From washing Dishes to folding laundry or between work place meetings Retropod brings to life stories of days past to us. - Podcast Junkie
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Rosek2305Please stop the background music.Please stop the background music. It’s a torture. I love this podcast but unfortunately will have to stop listening because of the loud music that overcloud the words. I have trouble to hear the words when loud music is playing st the same time. Why do you need this ?
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sio.mByte-sized gemLove this one. Think cross between the memory palace and the writer's almanac. Keep up the good work!
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GeoPlanShort & interestingWish they’d lose the background music though.
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SmoothHughesQuick Takes on Forgotten HistoryShort takes on lesser-known stories from history. I've liked every one I've listened to but somehow am not hooked, hence the four stars.
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Ginagina SmithYou have time for this!Love these brief (yet surprisingly thorough) glimpses into history. Amazing: Hoover & Mexicans; history truly does repeat itself.
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Baileybuddy30The Wade StoryWade’s story should have stayed forgotten! He wasn’t very redeemable since “years later he acknowledged that some abortions should be legal.” Men don’t have any right to tell women what is legal or illegal when it comes to abortion rights!
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naomicanflyZoink!A 5 minute (+\-) journey into ANYTHING that has happened. It never fails to leave my head spinning and wondering, “How did I not learn about that before?” I wanted to review as thanks for throwing such a cool little podcast into the mix.
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cvill listensNice history fixThis is a great quick taste of history that I did not know.
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GaryPClementsLearning details in minutes: explaining realitiesThese podcasts are not minutiae. Oregon became a state with a “whites only” constitution, that only got amended a few years ago! As Madeline Kahn said, “It’s twue!” And explains a LOT. But you didn’t know it before listening.
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Kaleb AdamFabulousReally enjoying every one of the short, interesting podcasts. I am addicted.
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Squashblossom4567Great informative funLove this podcast.
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Dayton podcast fanFrom Dayton, OhioI so very much enjoy listening to this fascinating, wonderfully produced history podcast.
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8lifegrandeLoveI listen to these everyday and can’t wait to hear the next one!
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Decent. wish it were free.Love this podcast!Always fascinating. A must for trivia lovers.
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Wellman5908Vitamin HGood stuff to know that most of us don’t in a concise format - a daily historical vitamin...
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