15 Best Ohio History Podcasts

1. A Sense of Centerville and Washington Township

Stories about ordinary and extraordinary residents and places in Centerville and Washington Township, Ohio. This podcast explores local history from the perspective of current and past residents.
buzzsprout.com
Facebook Followers 1.2KInstagram Followers 751 Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 47 min Play Get Email Contact

2. Invisible Ground

Invisible Ground explores the history of Southeast Ohio communities by telling the stories of its people, places, and events.
invisibleground.simplecast.com
Facebook Followers 802Instagram Followers 1.3K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 34 min Play Get Email Contact

3. Foot of the Rapids

A history podcast of stories from the War of 1812. Here we use diary entries, memoirs, letters home, poems, and music to convey some basic ideas in the story of the war. Hosted by the staff of Fort Meigs.
soundcloud.com
Facebook Followers 6.3KTwitter Followers 668Instagram Followers 1.4K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 28 min Play Get Email Contact

4. The 981 Project Podcast

Join Tamela Rich for dispatches from all 981 miles of the Ohio River: people, places, history, culture, and more.
the981project.com
Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 11 min Play Get Email Contact

5. All Square Podcast

Welcome to All Square Podcast! Join Br. R.L. Franks III, a seasoned Master Mason with a decade of experience in Ohio Freemasonry, and Br. Michael Leu, a passionate Fellowcraft, as they share their own Masonic journey and showcase stories of other Brothers and Fellows. Discover the rich history of a 300-year-old Fraternity, fostering brotherhood and providing educational insights. Tune in to become all square with the craft.
podcasters.spotify.com
Facebook Followers 109Twitter Followers 3 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 47 min Play Get Email Contact

6. The Official PFRA Podcast

The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of professional football; and to disseminate research information. In each episode of The Official PFRA Podcast, co-hosts George Bozeka and Jon Bozeka will discuss the storied history of pro football, including interviews with prominent pro football historians and authors, and former players.Born in Canton within walking distance of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, George is the current President of the PFRA. He has had a number of articles published in the PFRA's official magazine The Coffin Corner and he is the lead editor for the PFRA's Great Teams in Pro Football History book series.Jon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involved in every facet of radio sports coverage including play-by-play and color commentary for local high school and college football broadcasts. He is also a stringer for CBS Radio's Eye on Sports show covering all Cleveland Browns Sunday home games.
theofficialpfrapodcast.sportshistorynetwork.com
Facebook Followers 577Twitter Followers 2.1K Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 37 min Play Get Email Contact

7. The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast

This podcast celebrates vintage film from the pre-60s era with a focus on the history of Cinevent and film in Columbus, Ohio through interviews with experts. Join host Samantha Glasser and interview correspondent Caroline Breder-Watts.
columbusmovingpictureshow.com
Facebook Followers 439Twitter Followers 152 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 19 min Play Get Email Contact

8. Kirtland: City of Revelation

This podcast is a history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kirtland, Ohio. It describes the role Kirtland played in that history, particularly in the way the members came to understand the place of divine revelation in their life
churchofjesuschrist.org
Facebook Followers 2.4MTwitter Followers 445.8KInstagram Followers 1.3M Frequency 8 episodes / year Play Get Email Contact

9. Calvin Day French-43 Ohio Volunteer Infantry Civil War Diaries

Calvin Day French's early years were in New York and Ohio and he enlisted in the Union in 1861 to fight the Civil War. Calvin's two older brothers also enlisted in the Union. This podcast incorporates historical references as Calvin was unaware at the time he wrote his diary entries of the significance of the skirmishes he participated in and the impact that each skirmish would have on the outcome of the Civil War.
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Frequency 4 episodes / year Avg Length 22 min Play Get Email Contact

10. ReTrial Podcast

Welcome to ReTrial Podcast where we decode legal history that happened in Dayton, Ohio. These cases, lawyers and stories set the stage for present-day learning across our nation. Hosted by trial attorney & historian, David Greer and Judge Gerald Parker.
buzzsprout.com
Facebook Followers 779Twitter Followers 370 Frequency 7 episodes / year Avg Length 40 min Play Get Email Contact

11. Wadsworth Public Library Podcast

The Wadsworth Library Podcast features historical and educational content along with in-depth conversations with some of Wadsworth's finest. It gives perspective on what makes Wadsworth one of the best cities in Northeast Ohio. Hear fascinating stories from your neighbors, get to know the world around you, and discover Wadsworth, Ohio.
wadsworthlibrary.com
Facebook Followers 3.7KTwitter Followers 867Instagram Followers 1.2K Frequency 5 episodes / year Avg Length 107 min Play Get Email Contact

12. Ohio Folklore

Hello and welcome to Ohio Folklore. I'm your host, Melissa Davies, and I'm delighted to serve as your guide through some of Ohio's most treasured, and often misunderstood, folk legends. We'll explore locations that have inspired a sense of wonder, awe and mystery. We'll scour historical facts to lay out what can be known. We'll explore oral histories from local people who've had first hand encounters with the places and legends themselves. And, lastly, we'll consider the unexplained, the unresolved, the missing pieces.
ohiofolklore.com
Facebook Followers 6.1K Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 40 min Play Get Email Contact

13. Blood of a Buckeye

Blood of a Buckeye delves into the history, true crime, paranormal, and urban legends of Ohio.
spreaker.com
Facebook Followers 3 Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 40 min Play Get Email Contact

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