Civil War Breakfast Club

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 168 - Scott's Anaconda Plan & the Blockade

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:38:03 -0300

In which we discuss the Anaconda Plan, with emphasis on the blockade

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 167 - General Lew Wallace at Shiloh

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:50:14 -0300

In which we discuss General Lew Wallace at Shiloh. There's a lot more to this story than just him arriving late!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 166 - The Battle of Glorieta Pass

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:53:15 -0300

In which we discuss the Battle of Glorieta Pass! Know as the "Gettysburg of the West", this understudied yet very important battle is very much worth a look at!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 165 - Dr. Mary Walker

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:58:06 -0300

In this episode, we discuss Dr. Mary Walker - Civil War nurse, surgeon and first and only female recipient of the Medal of Honor

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 164 - Lincoln Assassination Booth Escape Route Tour with Dave Taylor

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:02:07 -0400

We are joined by the Lincoln Assassination and John Wilkes Booth historian Dave Taylor! We discuss his upcoming Lincoln Assassination Tours and the stops along the way and the history behind them. Huge thank you to Dave for taking the time to join us! It's always a pleasure to have him on our podcast! To find out more about the tours, purchase tickets or join the mailing list, visit lincolnassassinationtours.com

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 163 - The 1st Kansas Colored Infantry Regiment

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:19:55 -0400

In this episode, we discuss the 1st Kansas Colored Infantry Regiment.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 162 - Colonel Luigi Palma di Cesnola

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:10:23 -0400

In this episode, we discuss the first Italian to earn the Medal of Honor - Colonel Luigi Palma di Cesnola

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 161 - Rosser's Raid

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:08:01 -0400

In which we discuss Rosser's Raid of January 11, 1865 to Beverly, West Virginia.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 160 - The Pottawatomie Massacre

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:52:08 -0400

In which we discuss John Brown and the Pottawatomie Massacre.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 159 - The Battle of Prairie Grove

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:14:03 -0400

In this episode, we are headed to not the very often discussed Trans-Mississippi Theatre! We discuss the December 7, 1862 Battle of Prairie Grove!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 158 - St. Albans Raid

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:44:42 -0400

In this episode, we discuss St. Albans Raid, which happened on October 19, 1864! Another episode which mentions Canada, eh!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 157 - 6th Annual Halloween Spooktacular!

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:10:21 -0300

Live from the Boo Barn - It's here! Our 6th Annual Halloween Spooktacular! As always, we are joined by the awesome Jen Price to talk Civil War ghost stories (and yes, there is some history there too as there should be with any good ghost story)!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 156 - Confederate spies Antonia Ford and Laura Ratcliffe

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:08:07 -0300

In this episode we discuss 2 female Confederate spies from the area of Fairfax, Virginia - Antonia Ford and Laura Ratcliffe!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 155 - The Battle of Harpers Ferry

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:46:51 -0300

In this episode, we discuss the 1862 Battle of Harpers Ferry - a small but important battle in the Maryland Campaign!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 154 - General James B. McPherson

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:28:06 -0300

In which we discuss General James B. McPherson, with specific emphasis on his death, which had many repercussions.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 153 - The Amish in the Civil War

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:19:34 -0300

We explore a not very much discussed topic - the Amish in the Civil War!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 152 - Canada in the Civil War

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:08:23 -0300

In this episode, we discuss Canada's involvement in the Civil War as well as a few notable Canadians who fought in it!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 151 - General Francis Channing Barlow

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 18:05:04 -0300

We are joined by the awesome Andrea Quinn to discuss the life of General Francis Channing Barlow!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 150 - General John Gibbon

Fri, 30 May 2025 20:00:31 -0300

In which we discuss Union General John Gibbon

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 149 - Battle of New Market

Fri, 09 May 2025 20:36:08 -0300

In which we discuss the Battle of New Market!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 148 - The Sultana Disaster

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:38:35 -0300

In which we discuss the Sultana Disaster, which happened April 27, 1865.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 147 - The Battle of Fort Pillow

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:57:58 -0300

In which we discuss the Battle of Fort Pillow aka the Massacre at Fort Pillow - April 12, 1864.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 146 - Battle of Bentonville (recorded live at GettysGear)

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:11:16 -0300

We revisit the Battle of Bentonville in this episode we recorded live at GettysGear in Gettysburg, PA as part of their reeanctor appreciation weekend! At the end, we also discuss our experience in being able to attend the reenactment for the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Bentonville. Huge thanks to the amazing people at GettysGear for inviting us to speak as well as for hosting the event!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 145 - General Longstreet's Scout "Harrison"

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:26:51 -0300

In this episode, we discuss the enigmatic Confederate scout "Harrison" and how his true identity was discovered over a century after the Civil War ended.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 144 - General P.G.T. Beauregard

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:30:03 -0400

In this episode, we discuss Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 143 - The Battle of Roanoke Island

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:30:57 -0400

In which we discuss a very understudied battle - Roanoke Island! This battle has far-reaching effects for the entire Civil War.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 142 - "Somewhere Towards Freedom" with Dr. Bennett Parton

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 10:33:31 -0400

We are joined by Dr. Bennett Parton to discuss his new book "Somewhere Towards Freedom", which is about the former slaves who joined Sherman on his March to the Sea.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 141 - The Trent Affair

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:03:48 -0400

We go back to the early days of the Civil War to discuss The Trent Affair! It is a very important event often overlooked in the study of the Civil War and definitely deserves a closer look!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 140 - "An Unholy Traffic" with Dr. Robert K.D. Colby

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:46:08 -0400

We are joined by Dr. Robert K.D. Colby to discuss his book "An Holy Traffic". Huge thanks to him for joining us!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 139 - The Planning of Sherman's March To The Sea

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:36:50 -0400

In this episode, we discuss the planning that goes into the March to the Sea as well as the situation in Georgia after Sherman took Atlanta (Hood was kind of a pain in his rear!).

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 138 - Gettysburg Day 1 Live from 24 Hours on the Ridge

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:42:24 -0400

We are joined by Codie Eash from the Seminary Ridge Museum to discuss the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg during their 24 hours on the ridge event! Huge thank you to Codie and the awesome folks at the Seminary Ridge Museum for asking us to be part of this amazing event! Also thanks to those that were in the audience for the live recording (and asked questions too!)!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 137 - 5th Annual Halloween Spooktacular!

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:58:12 -0300

It's our 5th annual Halloween Spooktacular and, as always for this episode, we are joined by the awesome Jen Price to talk to Civil War ghost stories and history!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 136 - The Burning of the Shenandoah Valley

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:59:28 -0300

In this episode, we discuss the Burning of the Shenandoah Valley which happened in late September - early October 1864.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 135 - The Battle of Jonesboro

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:25:01 -0300

In this episode, we discuss the Battle of Jonesboro - one of the final large battles before the fall of Atlanta to Union forces on September 2, 1864.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 134 - The Battle of Reams Station

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 10:04:27 -0300

We are back in the Eastern Theatre! In this episode, we discuss the Battle of Reams Station, fought on August 25, 1864.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 133 - The Battle of Peach Tree Creek

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:59:38 -0300

In this episode, we look at the first battle in which the Confederate Army of Tennessee fought under the command of General John Bell Hood.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 132 - The Lincoln Conspiracy Trial

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:17:38 -0300

For the first time ever, we are recording on location! We were able to record this episode from Grant Hall on Fort McNair which is the place where the Lincoln Conspiracy trial took place in 1865. We are joined by guests Adam Oler, Michael Kauffman (author of "American Brutus") and Kim Holien. Huge thanks to them for joining us to have this discussion about the conspirators, the trial and its significance today.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 131 - The Battle of Gaines' Mill

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 09:37:10 -0300

In this episode, we discuss the Battle of Gaines' Mill, fought on June 27, 1862.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 130 - General Lew Wallace

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 09:11:29 -0300

In which we discuss a very much under-appreciated and underrated General - Lew Wallace!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 129 - "Manhunt" Apple TV Series with guest Dave Taylor

Sat, 25 May 2024 08:56:30 -0300

We are joined by Dave Taylor of the excellent Lincoln assassination related blog "Lincoln Conspirators" ( https://lincolnconspirators.com/ )to discuss the Apple TV series "Manhunt".

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 128 - "Voices from Gettysburg" by Dr. Allen C. Guelzo

Fri, 17 May 2024 19:47:50 -0300

We are happy to be joined by Dr. Allen C. Guelzo to discuss his new book "Voices from Gettysburg", which will be released on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Huge thanks to Dr. Guelzo for joining us!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 127 - The Siege of Yorktown

Sat, 04 May 2024 09:18:38 -0300

In which we discuss the Siege of Yorktown, part of the Peninsula Campaign

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 126 - The Battle of Island No. 10

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 09:50:08 -0300

In this episode, we discuss a battle not talked about but which has repercussions for things like the Vicksburg Campaign - the Battle of Island No. 10.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 125 - General Patrick R. Cleburne

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 09:49:18 -0300

In this episode, we discuss the life of Confederate General Patrick R. Cleburne.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 124 - The Irish Brigade

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:44:15 -0400

In this episode, we discuss the Union Irish Brigade.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 123 - General John F. Reynolds & Kate Hewitt

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:32:42 -0400

Since it's Valentine's Day, we decided to tell the story of Union General John F. Reynolds and his secret fiancee Kate Hewitt. In this episode, we also discuss the journey that Reynolds body had to take in order to get back to Lancaster, PA after he was killed on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 122 - The H.L. Hunley

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 21:14:11 -0400

In which we discuss the very fascinating story of the H.L. Hunley!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 121 - The Bureau of Military Information

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:28:54 -0400

In this episode we discuss the Bureau of Military Information aka the BMI, which is one of the changes that General Joe Hooker made to the Army of the Potomac after he takes over in late January 1863. We zero in specifically on the role the BMI plays in the Battle of the Gettysburg.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 120 - General Hiram B. Granbury

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:03:13 -0400

In this episode, we discuss Confederate General Hiram B. Granbury.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 119 - General James Longstreet with guest Dr. Elizabeth R. Varon

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:35:02 -0400

We are joined by Dr. Elizabeth R. Varon to discuss her new book "James Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South"

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 118 - 4th Annual Halloween Spooktacular!

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 08:57:55 -0300

We are live from the Boo Barn for our 4th annual Halloween Spooktacular with our awesome friend Jen Price! Join us to hear some Civil War ghost stories and some history too. Happy Halloween!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 117 - Battle of Bristoe Station

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:19:33 -0300

In which we discuss the Battle of Bristoe Station, an often overlooked battle post-Gettysburg 1863 battle.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 116 - Battle of Shepherdstown

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:22:03 -0300

In which we discuss the battle that happens immediately after Antietam!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 115 - Minty & Wilder at Chickamauga

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 22:10:06 -0300

In which we discuss the actions of Colonel Robert H. Minty and Colonel John T. Wilder at Reed's Bridge & Alexander's Bridge on September 18, 1863, the first day of the Battle of Chickamauga.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 114 - Battle of Cheat Mountain

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 09:22:37 -0300

In which we discuss the Battle of Cheat Mountain. An early battle of the Civil War, it features General Robert E. Lee and people might be surprised to learn about how the south felt about him before and after this battle.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 113 - The Battle of the Crater

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 11:20:02 -0300

In which we talk about the Battle of the Crater which happened July 30, 1864.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 112 - New York City Draft Riots

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 08:14:08 -0300

In which we talk about the New York City Draft Riots, which occurred from July 13 - 16, 1863.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 111 - General Oliver Otis Howard

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 08:38:37 -0300

In which we (finally) discuss Union General Oliver Otis Howard. Huge thanks to Lincoln Memorial University Archives, Bowdoin College & Howard University for resources we used in researching this episode! All 3 institutions have amazing archival collections about Howard.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 110 - Battle of Cold Harbor

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 21:36:00 -0300

We are back in the eastern theatre to discuss the Battle of Cold Harbor.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 109 - Battle of Pickett’s Mill

Fri, 26 May 2023 18:01:38 -0300

We go back to the western theatre to discuss the second most deadliest battle in the Atlanta Campaign - Pickett's Mill.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 108 - Battle of Spotsylvania Part 2

Fri, 19 May 2023 21:36:49 -0300

We conclude our discussion on the Battle of Spotsylvania.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 107 - Spotsylvania Part 1

Fri, 12 May 2023 23:46:16 -0300

In which we discuss Spotsylvania Part 1!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 106 - TheJohn Futch Letters with Dr. Peter Carmichael

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 07:41:21 -0300

We are joined by Dr. Peter Carmichael of Gettysburg College and Civil War Institute to discuss the letters of Confederate soldier John Futch.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 105 -1861 Baltimore Riots (a.k.a Pratt Street Riots)

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 21:12:45 -0300

We discuss the 1861 Baltimore Riots, also known as the Pratt Street Riots.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 104 - Pauline Cushman

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:00:00 -0300

We are joined by our friend and living historian MJ Henion to talk about Civil War spy Pauline Cushman!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 103 - Gettysburg Foundation with Wayne Motts!

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:16:38 -0300

We are joined by President and CEO of Gettysburg Foundation, Wayne Motts, to talk about all the awesome stuff the foundation does!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode102 - Dahlgren’s Raid!

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 21:09:26 -0400

This week, we talk about Dahlgren's Raid and the Dahlgren Affair.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 101 - Robert Smalls

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:11:29 -0400

In which we discuss the amazing but not so well known story of Robert Smalls.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 100 - Confederate Naval Espionage in England with guest Alex Rose

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:56:56 -0400

For our 100th episode, we are joined by author Alexander Rose to discuss Confederate naval espionage in England during the Civil War, which is the topic of his new book "The Lion and The Fox". Anyone familiar with the AMC series "Turn" will be familiar as he is the author of the book the TV series was based off of and he was also the producer and writer of the series.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 99 - General William S. Rosecrans

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 20:38:41 -0400

In which we discuss General William S. Rosecrans.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 98 - New Years Resolutions of Civil War Generals

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 20:21:01 -0400

In which we discuss what some of the New Years Resolutions might have been for Civil War Generals.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 97 - Robert E. Lee after the Civil War

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 08:44:37 -0400

In this episode, we discuss the life of Robert E. Lee after the Civil War, including his time as President of Washington College.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 96 - Battle of Ringgold Gap

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:11:13 -0400

We discuss the final battle in the Battle for Chattanooga - Ringgold Gap. Cleburne has one of his best days in the Civil War and General Hooker has one of his worst.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 95 - Halloween Spooktacular 3

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 23:48:32 -0300

We are joined by the awesome Jen Price to talk Civil War ghost stories (yes, history is included and they're not BS!).

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 94 -vJohn Mosby!

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:10:44 -0300

In which we talk John Mosby!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 93 - Lost Order 191

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 09:37:45 -0300

In which we discuss the famous Lost Order 191. Fun fact - it was not the first lost order.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 92 - The National Civil War Museum

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:33:09 -0300

This week, we welcome Brett & Dane from the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA. We have a great discussion with them about what got them into the Civil War, the museum & what it's like to work there, some of their favorite artifacts & what upcoming events they have. Huge thanks to them for joining us!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 91 - Colonel David Ireland & the 137th NY

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:05:19 -0300

We are back after a bit of a hiatus. This week, we are talking Colonel David Ireland & the 137th NY. Also - when we saw episode 92 in this episode, we mean episode 91. Sorry for the confusion, y'all!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 90 - 54 Massachusetts!

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:33:41 -0300

In which we discuss the 54th Massachusetts.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 89 - Tullahoma Part 2

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:57:06 -0300

We conclude our discussion of the Tullahoma Campaign.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 88 - Tullahoma Campaign Part!

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:26:03 -0300

Part 1 of our 2 part discussion on the not often discussed Tullahoma Campaign.

Civil War Breakfast Club 87 - General John Hunt Morgan

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:24:18 -0300

We've had a cavalry theme for the last couple epsiodes so we figure why not stick with that! This week, we discuss Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, one of the more colorful characters of the Civil War.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 86 - Battle of Aldie

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:16:29 -0300

Keeping with the theme of cavalry and the Gettysburg Campaign from the week before, this week we are talking Battle of Aldie!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 85 - Battle of Brandy Station

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 19:39:54 -0300

In which we discuss one of the largest cavalry battles of the Civil War and one of the earlier battles of the Gettysburg Campaign - the Battle of Brandy Station.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 84 - Battle of Seven Pines aka Fair Oaks

Fri, 20 May 2022 20:00:00 -0300

We stay in the eastern theatre this week to discuss one of the earlier battles of the Civil War - Seven Pines also known as Fair Oaks. Yes - a certain General will be mentioned.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 83 - Battle of YellowTavern

Fri, 13 May 2022 20:36:07 -0300

We stay in the eastern theatre to discuss the Battle of Yellow Tavern. Also not J.E.B. Stuart's greatest day.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 82 -Seminary Ridge Museum

Fri, 06 May 2022 21:23:38 -0300

We are joined by Peter Miele, Executive Director and Education Center of the Seminary Ridge Museum as well as President of the Seminary Ridge Historic Preservation Foundation, to discuss the Seminary Ridge Museum. We talk the role of the Seminary during the Battle of Gettysburg as well as the founding of the Seminary Ridge Museum. Huge thanks to Peter for joining us!!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 81 - Appomattox Part 2

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0300

We conclude our Appomattox discussion by talking about the surrender of General Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia to General Grant and the Army of the Potomac.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 80 - Appomattox Part 1

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:25:40 -0300

In which we discuss the lead up to the surrender at Appomattox.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 79 - Female Soldiers & Spies Part 2

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 20:11:29 -0300

In our second installment of Female Soldiers & Spies, we talk Pauline Cushman and Frances Elizabeth Quinn!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 78 - Uncle Dan Sickles at Gettysburg!

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:11:15 -0300

We are joined by Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide & co-host of the Battle of Gettysburg podcast, Jim Hessler, to discuss General Dan Sickles at Gettysburg.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 77 - Female Soldiers & Spies Part 1

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 20:33:25 -0400

Part 1 of our discussion on female soldiers and spies - in this episode we discuss Sarah Slater and Sarah Edmonds! And both have a Canadian connection.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 76 - Battle of Okolona

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 20:22:33 -0400

In which we head back to the western theatre and discuss the Battle of Okolona, part of the Meridian Campaign.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 75 - Battle of Olustee

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 19:51:15 -0400

In which we, for the first time ever, we talk about a battle that happened in Florida - Olustee!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 74 - Battle of Mill Springs

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:42:17 -0400

We head back to the Western Theatre to talk Battle of Mill Springs - the first decisive victory for the Union that no one ever really talks aboot!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 73 -Wilmington!

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 22:03:00 -0400

In which we discuss the fall of Wilmington, which has HUGE repercussions for the Confederacy especially General Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 72 - Fort Fisher Part 2

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 12:02:44 -0400

In which we continue our discussion of Fort Fisher by discussing the second battle that happens in January of 1864. Onto Wilmington in our next episode!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 71 -Fort Fisher Part 1

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 15:19:47 -0400

Part 1 of 2 episodes we will be doing aboot Fort Fisher, we talk aboot the importance of Wilmington and Fort Fisher as well as the first part of the battle.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 70 - Arkansas Post

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 23:07:02 -0400

We are back in the western theatre and the Vicksburg Campaign as we discuss Arkansas Post aka the Battle of Fort Hindman.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 69 - Sex and the Civil War

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:38:16 -0400

In which we talk aboot a taboo topic - sex and the Civil War!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 68 - Rufus Dawes

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 18:29:40 -0400

In which we talk aboot Rufus Dawes, from the 6th Wisconsin part of the famous Iron Brigade.

Civil War Breakfast Club Ep 67- Battle of Nashvile

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 22:03:02 -0400

In which we discuss the final battle of the Franklin-Nashville campaign!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 66 - The Siege of Knoxville

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 20:52:12 -0400

In this episode we discuss the siege of Knoxville. Also, in which Longstreet gets Burnsided.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 65 - Battle of Spring Hill

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 19:28:33 -0400

This week, we go back to the western theatre to talk Battle of Spring Hill - the battle that leads to Franklin.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 64 - Civil War Horses

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:55:13 -0400

This week we are talking horses in the Civil War - what their role was and also some famous Civil War horse stories.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 63 - General William Barksdale

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:07:55 -0300

We get away from battles and just focus on a general this time- William Barksdale.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 62 - 2nd Annual Halloween Extravaganza!

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:42:12 -0300

Live from the Boo Barn, we are joined by the awesome Jen Price for our second annual Halloween extravaganza! We talk hauntings, Civil War ghost stories and have a few laughs along the way.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 61 - Battle of Cedar Creek

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:44:46 -0300

We are back in the eastern theatre and talking Battle of Cedar Creek, which is probably Sheridan's finest moment in the Civil War!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 60 - The Battle of Perryville!

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:57:32 -0300

We finally made it to the Battle of Perryville! The final episode in our trilogy aboot the Kentucky Campaign which began with the Battle of Richmond, continued with the road to Perryville, finally culminates in this battle which will ultimately decide the fate of Kentucky in the Civil War.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 59 - The Road to Perryville

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 20:24:46 -0300

We are racing through Kentucky as we discuss the lead up to the Battle of Perryville!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 58 - Second Battle of Corinth

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:42:46 -0300

We discuss the Second Battle of Corinth. This may or may not be where Grant and Rosecrans started their rivalry.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 57 - Homebrew History meets Civil War Breakfast Club

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:53:18 -0300

We teamed up with Joe and Bo over at Home Brew History podcast to talk battle preservation! This was a great and fun discussion. We are also doing a fundraiser with me for Battle of Franklin Trust - details in the episode!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 56 -General William Haines Lytle

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 20:30:47 -0300

We discuss General William Haines Lytle, the Poet General.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 55 - Battle of Chantilly

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:45:53 -0300

We wrap up our discussion of the Northern Virginia Campaign by discussing the Battle of Chantilly! Spoiler alert - things don't work out too great for Kearny or Stevens.

Episode 54 - Battle of Brawner Farm

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 20:04:33 -0300

Great Scott! We are back in the eastern theatre and taking it back again to Second Manassas!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 53 - Battle of Richmond

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:07:29 -0300

We head back to the western theatre to the battle that is taking place at the same time as Second Manassas - Battle of Richmond!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 52 - Lincoln Conspirators

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:36:06 -0300

We talk the 4 Lincoln conspirators - Herold, Atzerodt, Powell, & Mary Surratt. Also, this is our 1 year anniversary episode!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 51 - Battle of Wilson's Creek

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 20:49:17 -0300

We head back to the Trans-Mississippi Theatre to discuss the Battle of Wilson's Creek.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 50 -Battle of Ezra Church

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 20:50:19 -0300

Taking it back to the western theatre, we are talking the Battle of Ezra Church. Sherman, Howard, Logan, Stephen D. Lee & Hood all make an appearance.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 49 - First Manassas (aka First Bull Run)

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 21:19:29 -0300

We got all the way back to the beginning of the Civil War again (and eastern theatre) & discuss the battle that made many realize this war was going to be a long, drawn out affair.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 48 - Monocacy or the Battle that saved Washington DC

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 20:50:17 -0300

This week we talk Battle of Monocacy. It could also be called the Redemption of Lew Wallace!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 47 - Retreat from Gettysburg!

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 21:27:13 -0300

Our wrap up of the Gettysburg Campaign is with the retreat from Gettysburg. Probably one of Lee's more brilliant moments, but Meade doesn't do too bad himself here either.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 46 -From Raymond to Surrender - Vicksburg Part 3

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 20:10:26 -0300

We wrap up our discussion of Vicksburg by going from the Battle of Raymond right through to Pemberton's surrender on July 4, 1863.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 45 - Battle of Kennesaw Mountain!

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:34:21 -0300

In this episode, we discuss the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. Sherman, Howard, Thomas, Johnston, Cleburne & Cheatham all make an appearance. Sherman gets CleBURNED!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 44 - 2nd Winchester or the Gateway to Gettysburg!

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:55:14 -0300

We discuss the 2nd Battle of WINCHESTAH (as we like to call it here). Also the Gateway to Gettysburg. It's also General Richard Ewell's shining moment in the Civil War.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 43 - Civil War Trails Funderaiser!

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:56:54 -0300

We are so happy to be partnering with Civil War Trails to do a fundraiser for them! They're an awesome group that love to tell the story of the Civil War! Think of them as an open air museum! And yes, we do have books to give away too!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 42 - Vicksburg Part 2 or 8th time's the Charm!

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 08:07:31 -0300

This week we are back in the western theatre (the Canadian's geography skills astound the American's) and talking part 2 of Vicksburg! We follow Grant, Sherman, Birbseye & other through swamps & bayous as they try to make their way to Vicksburg.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 41 - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (and Underrated) of the Civil War

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 23:13:51 -0300

We discuss some of the good, the bad, the ugly (and underrated!) of the Civil War.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 40 - Iron Brigade

Fri, 21 May 2021 22:08:49 -0300

Huge thank you to Eric Schlehlein, author of "Black Iron Mercy" & "The Dim White Light", who joined us to talk aboot the Iron Brigade. We very much enjoyed this discussion with him!

Episode 39 - Battle of Chancellorsville Part 2

Fri, 14 May 2021 21:50:32 -0300

We conclude our discussion aboot Chancellorsville - Howard is back again, as is Hooker, Jackson and Lee!

Episode 38 - Battle of Chancellorsville Part 1

Fri, 07 May 2021 20:20:11 -0300

Chancellorville Part 1 - Stonewall, Hooker, Howard - They're all here!

Civil War Breakfast Club - Carolinas Campaign 3 - Surrender at Bennett Place

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:58:00 -0300

We wrap up our discussion aboot the Carolina's Campaign with a discussion aboot the surrender of Johnston to Sherman at Bennett Place in April of 1865!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 36 - the Escape& Capture of Jeff Davis!

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:28:57 -0300

In this episode, we are back at the end the Civil War War with the escape and capture of Jeff Davis!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 35 - Secession Part 2: Fort Sumter!

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:00:30 -0300

In our second episode aboot secession, we talk aboot what led to the firing upon Fort Sumter as well as a bit of the aftermath of it.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 34 - Shiloh Part 2

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:56:02 -0300

Hold onto your butts! We are here with part 2 of our discussion on the Battle of the Shiloh.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 33 -Battle of Shiloh Part 1

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 22:11:56 -0300

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 32 -Battle of Five Forks

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 22:30:43 -0300

Pull up a chair, grab some shad because we are talking Battle of Five Forks!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 31 - First Kernstown

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 21:11:14 -0300

In which we discuss the First Battle of Kernstown also where Stonewall does not have the best day.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 30 -Battle of Bentonville!

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:50:33 -0400

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 29 - Battle of Pea Ridge

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:56:42 -0400

We finally visit the Trans-Mississippi Theatre & look at the Battle of Pea Ridge!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 28 - Sherman's Meridian Campaign

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:27:01 -0400

We are back in the western theatre to talk aboot Sherman's Meridian Campaign aka The March To The Sea Prequel.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 27 - Fort Henry & Fort Donelson

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:50:18 -0400

We are back in the Western Theatre again as we take a look at the victory that made General Grant famous in the Civil War.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 26 - Valentine's Day & the Civil War

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:16:39 -0400

We take a look at Valentine's Day during the Civil War, talk aboot a few different Civil War romances & also have some fun with dating profiles of a few Civil War Generals.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 25 - Secession!

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:10:59 -0400

In this episode, we discuss the beginnings of secession and end off with what happens in South Carolina right before the start of the Civil War.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 24 - Growing Up Booth: John Wilkes & His Sister Asia

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 21:25:02 -0400

We are pleased to welcome award winning author Lisa Samia as our guest for this episode in which we discuss John Wilkes Booth & his sister Asia.

Civil War Breakfast Club -Carolinas Part 1!

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 01:57:56 -0400

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 22 - Mud March & Joe Hooker

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:28:08 -0400

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 21 - Vicksburg Part 1

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 21:00:27 -0400

We begin our discussion of the Vicksburg Campaign - Holly Springs, Chickasaw, Earl Van Dorn & Sherman will all make an appearance. Oh, and Grant, too.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 20 -The Battle of Stones River

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 22:40:05 -0400

This week we discuss the Battle of Stones River. Also known as the Battle of Murfreesboro. Or, as one of our listeners suggested, Stonesfreeboro.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 19 - "Second Act of the Drama...or "Poor Savannah""

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 20:31:27 -0400

In this episode, we discuss Part 2 of Sherman's March To The Sea.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 18 - Christmas & the Civil War

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 00:18:01 -0400

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 17 - Fredericksburg!

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 08:15:37 -0400

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 16 - Franklin

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 00:01:00 -0400

We discuss the Battle of Franklin.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 15 - Chattanooga Part 2

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 21:48:46 -0400

Part 2 of our discussion aboot the Battles for Chattanooga - Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, & Ringgold Gap.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 14 - Chattanooga Part 1

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 00:01:00 -0400

We start our discussion of the Battles for Chattanooga by talking aboot the leadup to the Battle of Lookout Mountain.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 13 - "First Act Well Played" Sherman's March To The Sea Part 1

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0400

This week, we discuss part 1 of Sherman's March to the Sea - Atlanta to Milledgeville.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 12 - Battle of Balls Bluff

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we discuss the clusterf*** that was the Battle of Balls Bluff & the far reaching effects it had for the rest of the Civil War (scapegoat, much?).

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 11 - Haunted Civil War

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:01:00 -0300

In our Halloween 2020, we talked Haunted Civil War with our first ever guest - the awesome Jen Price!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 10 - Alcohol, the Civil War & which Civil War General we'd like to drink with

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 23:02:49 -0300

It's all in the title - we talk alcohol and the Civil War plus who we'd have a beer with from the Civil War. This was a really fun episode to research & record. So, let us know...who would you like to have a beer with from the Civil War?

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 9 -McClellan vs Lincoln

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 23:49:07 -0300

We take a deeper look at what went on between McClellan and Lincoln.

Civil War Breakfast Club -Chickamauga! Part 2

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 09:00:14 -0300

In this episode, we wrap up our discussion aboot Chickamauga.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 7 -Chickamauga! Part 1

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 22:52:42 -0300

We talk the lead up to this major Western theatre battle, and talk aboot the first 2 days - September 18th & 19th plus the "war councils" that happen on both sides.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 6 -Antietam

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 02:22:24 -0300

In this episode, wrap up our discussion of the Maryland Campaign...the Battle Of Antietam.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 5 -Maryland Campaign

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:43:52 -0300

This week we discuss the Maryland Campaign - Lee's invasion & why, the situation of the Army of the Potomac post 2nd Bull Run, the situation in the Army of Northern Virginia, Harper's Ferry & Battle of South Mountain.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 4.5 - Post Game Show

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 23:07:30 -0300

Our post show Facebook Live from episode 4! This is unedited. Such a fun time though!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 4 - Football!

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 00:43:40 -0300

Football is back & we decided to have a fun episode where we pair Civil War Generals with a few different NFL teams.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 3 - "Atlanta Is Ours"

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 08:01:31 -0300

We discuss the Atlanta Campaign & a few of the battles associated with it as well as what it means for the Civil War. We also talk about the drama queen letters between Sherman & Hood, putting a modern spin on it.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 2 - Second Manassas

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:59:32 -0300

Our first episode aboot a Civil War battle! We talk aboot the Second Manassas (also Second Bull Run) & look at what caused this battle to be such a disaster for the Union.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 1 - Inauguration

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:14:17 -0300