1001 History's Best Storytellers- Author Interviews

He should have been hung at the war trials, but until now they all thought he was dead. His name was General Hans Kammler. He was among the worst of the Nazis. He was responsible for the construction of Hitler's concentration camps. He personally altered the design of Auschwitz to increase crowding,insuring that epidemic diseases would compliment the work of the gas chambers. So pleased was Hitler...

Today thousands of aspiring authors are submitting articles and stories to social media sites like Instagram and Reddit- and there are millions of us who want to write a book but just haven't been able to make that leap for a variety of reasons. We spoke with journalist/author Veronica Hinke, who wrote The Last Night On The Titanic- Unsinkable Drinking, Dining and Style on the subject of mastering...

Brian Kilmeade discusses his new book Sam Houston & the Alamo Avengers and gives us the big picture of what Texas was like in 1836- who Sam Houston was, and why the Battle of San Jacinto was one of the biggest turning points in American History. Discussed: The Seige and fall of The Alamo, Sam Houston, Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, the Texians and why they were fighting, and much more. Catch Brian's bo...

In this fascinating and fun interview with "The Cooper Vortex" Podcast host Darren Schaefer we discuss the only unsolved airplane hijacking in the US which occurred in 1971, and the long list of suspects that are keeping DB Cooper mystery fans awake at night.  Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001stories.com   REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@g...

We interview Chuck Stanley- the son of a WWII bomber pilot who was shot down twice during bombing raids over German industrial centers-and survived -despite being surrounded by Nazis and left abandoned after a team of British secret agents failed to secure their escape. This exciting story is brought to life in the new book 'Lost Airmen' here at 1001 History's Best Storytellers.    Learn more abou...

Who was Irwin Rommel? War hero or criminal? Hitler flunky or man of integrity? How did he stack up against Patton? 1001 Heroes interviews the best selling author of more than three dozen spy thrillers and military histories Sam Mitcham Jr.- to get his views on the subject of his latest book "Desert Fox, The Stories Military Career of Irwin Rommel".   Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof...

"Reincarnation and Karma: The Edgar Catce Interviews": Two of mankind's greatest mysteries are discussed here- Reincarnation and Karma, as we sit down with noted author, hypnotherapist, and Cayce expert Peter Woodbury to discuss questions that include "is there life after death", "why do bad things happen to good people", and many others. Peter has dozens of great stories of past life cases and of...

They talked to trees, used their subjects for bow and arrow practice, drowned entire harems, and were and are some of history's biggest nutjobs- all known as HISTORYS 9 MOST INSANE RULERS. Join us for the interview with author, historian , and podcaster (History Unplugged) Scott Rank as we discuss Turkmenhashi, King George III, Kim Jong Un, King Ludwig II, Sultan Ibraham I, Caligula, Putin, and Iv...

The second interview in our "Proof of Heaven" series. Kathleen McDaniel''s incredible account of her near-death experience (NDE) and what she learned from it. Placed on a ventilator for lung failure in 1999, M.K. McDaniel fought for her life in a drug-induced coma for three weeks. Misfit In Hell To Heaven Expat is a memoir of M.K.'s experiences before, during, and after a Dark Near-Death Experienc...

NY Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer shares some unique insight with regard to his new book THE LINCOLN CONSPIRACY- the story of the plot to kill Lincoln in 1861 while on his way to his inauguration and the efforts of The Pinkerton Agency and their first female agent Kate Warne to save Lincoln's life.   Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001stories.com   CALLING ALL FANS.. REVIEW...

At the beginni9ng of WWII the U.S. Marines set out to form the most ruthless, skilled, and effective guerilla fighters the world had ever seen- a select group whose job it was to conduct behind-the-lines special operations in the Pacific Theater. They served twenty months, being disbanded (with incredible honors bestowed) prior to the end of the war. In recent years they have been reformed and con...

ALL FAMILY SERIES: HONORING THOSE WHO SACRIFICE FOR US GIOVANNI'S RING: MY LIFE INSIDE THE REAL SOPRANOS- 1001 Heroes Podcast Host Jon Hagadorn interviews retired undercover police/FBI agent Giovanni Rocco regarding his best-selling new book detailing his work to break up the most dangerous crime family in America- the sacrices he and his family made in the process, the stories-the incredible comm...

In 1859, as America teetered on the edge of a civil war, Washington DC was a swirling mix of political tension and reckless partying and social life. Congressman Dan Sickles and his beautiful young wife were among the most popular party hosts in the city, until Congressman Sickles discovered that his best friend, US District Attorney Philip Barton Key, the dashing son of Francis Scott Key, had bee...

In memory of recently fallen Miami Dade Deputy Devin Jaramillo- fatally shot while responding to traffic crash Sat. Nov 8, 2025. Take a look into the real world of Police Officers from the view of a cop who lived those moments of terror, humor, and tragedy every day of his career.   This is not a murder mystery whodunit or a reality TV sensationalized version of police work. This is the nitty grit...

The story of Sgt. Don Dinwiddie, radioman on the B-17 GI Sheets, and his crew as they barely survived being shot down in German-held territory on Jan 29th, 1944,as told by author Terry Irwin. Today's history classes really don't teach the many ways that commen men with uncommon courage fought for our freedom in WWII- and this story is a great example. Saturday, January 29, 1944 -- it was the day t...

The Holidays are approaching and at 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast our shows themes every Sunday will be  turning to FAMILY and HONOR -SINCE MANY OF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT   BRINGING FAMILY TOGETHER, RECONNECTING , SEEKING CLOSURE ON ACCOUNT OF LOST ONES, seeking justice,  KEEPING THE PEACE. HONORING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS DURING THE HOLIDAYS AND BUILDING NEW RELATIONSHIPS.   A...

An interview with internationally known author, historian, and TV History Channel personality Brad Meltzer on the subject of his children.s series of books known as the 'I AM" books, as he discusses the importance of role models to kids- especially role models who have had to conquer challenges to reach their dream. The books discussed, to be released very soon, are I Am Walt Disney and I Am Marie...

1001 Interviews co-authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mentz about the book and the little known story of the plot to kill George Washington. This is an incredible story and the interview gives you behind-the-scenes looks at how Brad and Josh teamed up to make the story come to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet author Becky Aikman at 1001 Heroes... And find out what inspired her to write the heart-pounding true story of the daring American women who piloted the most dangerous aircraft of World War II through the treacherous skies of Britain. They were crop dusters and debutantes, college girls and performers in flying circuses-all of them trained as pilots. Because they were women, they were denied...

Shortly after deploying for the war in Iraq, an unprecedented attack was about to take place; the first of it's kind in U.S. military history. Embedded Enemy is the true story of the deadly attack against the men and women of Headquarters and Headquarters Company First Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. The Bastogne Brigade was staged at Camp Pennsylvania in Kuwait where they prepared for combat. D...

"Ancient Civilizations & Mysteries: the Cayce Interviews": The first of a multi-part series based upon the readings of the most prolific psychic of the 20th century- Edgar Cayce. The interviews were done with leading authors and experts at The Edgar Cayce Association For Research & Enlightenment. Edgar Cayce has given us a treasure trove of documented readings on holistic healing, man's spiritual...

Our interview with 'HERO OF TWO WORLDS' author Mike Duncan

Best-selling author Patrick Wyman shares his new book "The Verge"- the story of the 40 years that changed the world as we know it- 1490-1530- and introduces some of the characters good and bad who brought the change, turning a backwater Europe into a thriving financial power. Discussing: the scale of change~exploration~crafty Queen Isabella~Columbus the pitchman and navigator~Martin Luther's print...

At the outset of the American Revolution we had practically no navy- and we had to rely on American seamen who would allow their boats to be turned into ships of war. This fascinating story is brought to us by author Jay Dolin in this interview- what a story!

BAR man Harold Frank's story of faith and courage as told by author/interviewer Mark Hager