History Unloaded

Season 8: Looking to the Future

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0600

In the season finale, Danny and Ashley talk about their exciting upcoming projects, which may or may not also serve as an excuse for why there won't be new episodes until after January.

Season 8: Another Civil War Podcast

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss how the history of the Civil War led them to their interest in the study of firearms.

Season 8: Shay's Rebellion and Beef Broth

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk to Alex Mackenzie of Springfield Armory National Historic Site about the history of the armory, his independent research, and activities to keep him busy during the shutdown.

S8: Guns of the "Old" West

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore lesser-known guns used in the West and redefine what they consider old in 2025.

S8: Iconic Gun Couples

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:01:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about couples who have impacted gun culture through history.

Season 8: Practicing Pedantry

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore early repeating technology through a different lens, reigniting an old disagreement about proper terminology from the past.

Season 8: Russian Nesting Dolls and Gun Collections

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about large gun collections that are really just a collection of collections.

Season 8: Credit Where Credit is Due?

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore well known names in firearms history and whether or not they get too much credit for their accomplishments.

Season 8: Whodunnit

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley highlight lesser-known designers who were critical in shaping firearms design.

Season 8: What Have We Been Up To?

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0600

In the season premiere, Danny and Ashley talk about the projects they are working on and how they can't remember what season they are on.

Holiday Bonus: Not So Silent Night

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600

In this bonus holiday episode, Danny and Ashley talk to Elliot Aquila from Silencer Shop about all things suppressors.

Season 7: The Many Lives of Maxim

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:38:52 -0600

In this season finale, Danny and Ashley continue to dig deeper into the weirdness that is Hiram Stevens Maxim's life.

Season 7: The Most Important Meal of the Day

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:57:59 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss his recent trip to Fabrique National in Belgium, but all they want to do is talk about breakfast.

Season 7: What if Winchester Didn't Exist?

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0600

Danny and Ashley stoke the flames of conspiracy trying to determine what would have happened had Smith & Wesson decided to make their lever action.

Rerun: CFM Journal Reboot

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0600

Due to scheduling conflicts, Danny and Ashley were unable to record a new episode this week, so please take a listen to an older one, discussing the Armax Journal.

Season 7: Post-SHOT Show Glow

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0600

Danny and Ashley discuss what is up with lever actions on the modern market and how they feel about people running into them.

Rerun Season 6: Words Matter

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about gun terminology - when it’s time to get semantic and when you’re just pedantic.

Season 7: (S)HOT Show

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:57:12 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley recall some of their most ridiculous memories from the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show.

Season 7: Glocks and History

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the impact of Glock firearms on history and how people feel about that.

Season 7: The Real Gunmakers of the Connecticut River Valley Revisited

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0600

In today's episode, Danny and Ashley spill the tea on some of the 19th century's most prolific designers and why they sullied their own reputations by being insufferable.

Season 7: Danny and Ashley’s Christmas Wish List

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0600

In a weird turn of events, Danny wants corset hooks and sewing machines for Christmas and Ashley wants M2s and 1911a.

Season 7: From Fortnite to Federal Court

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:00:10 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss a shift in gun culture over the last few years and how a newer generation of gun owners does not necessarily fit the traditional mold.

Season 7: History Repeating Itself?

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Ashley attempts to let Danny talk about the Hunt Volitional Rifle, the oldest ancestor to the Winchester lever action rifle.

Season 7: Should ChatGPT replace Ashley and Danny?

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0600

In the premier episode of season seven, Ashley and Danny are a little rusty at podcasting so they turn to ChatGPT.

Saint Nicholas, PhD

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 17:20:00 -0600

In this special episode, Danny and Ashley discuss what they want for Christmas and it involves cake, M1 Garand scabbards, and a PhD for Ashley.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Thanksgiving Game

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0600

In this special episode, Danny and Ashley talk about ways to incorporate game meat into your Thanksgiving meal…yet somehow they don’t talk about hunting Turkey at all.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Interpreting Tragedy: Part 2

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:03:00 -0600

In this two-part Halloween special, Danny and Ashley talk about dark tourism, the way we remember tragedy, and how ghost tours may or may not help people process trauma. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Interpreting Tragedy: Part 1

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:01:00 -0600

In this two-part Halloween special, Danny and Ashley talk about dark tourism, the way we remember tragedy, and how ghost tours may or may not help people process trauma.

Season Six: Lover, Wrestler, Inventor

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0600

In the season finale, Danny and Ashley talk about one of the biggest names associated with Winchester, Thomas G Bennett.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season Six: Mausers Man, Part 2

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny talks about the Winchester "Alphabet" guns.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season Six: Mental Health and Guns

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0600

In this week's episode, Danny and Ashley are joined by Michael Sodini of Walk the Talk America to discuss the serious statistics of death by suicide in the United States.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season Six: Is Ashley a Believable Expert?

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about scholarship and if anyone truly cares about accuracy.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season Six: Mauser, Man, Part 1

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0600

In this two part episode, Danny talks about sporting arms and Mauser technology.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season Six: Chunky Revolvers

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss revolvers throughout history that are less than desirable to carry.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season Six: Catching a Lawsuit

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about Colt type single actions and passive safeties.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season Six: Words Matter

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about gun terminology - when it’s time to get semantic and when you’re just pedantic.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season Six: Space Cowboys

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 19:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about westerns, sci-fi and why the future is so obsessed with 19th century firearms. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season Six Premiere!

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:00:00 -0600

We’re back!

Danny and Ashley are back with a new season and in this premiere, they are here to spill the tea on each other and behind-the-scenes of the renovation.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Mini Series: But Did You Die...Hard?

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:14:00 -0600

In this Christmas Eve episode, Danny and Ashley are joined by Independent Studio Services’ Larry Zanoff to discuss everyone’s favorite Christmas movie.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Mini Series: Blowing Hot Air

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley make a loose tie to, “A Christmas Story,” by talking about air rifles.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Mini Series: Visitors, Man

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:11:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley celebrate Festivus by airing their favorite gun history and museum grievances.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Mini Series: The Danny Who Stole Christmas

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:28:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about what collection items from museums around the country they would like to acquire.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Mini Series: Holiday Hunting

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:30:00 -0600

To get into the holiday spirit, Danny and Ashley are doing a mini season. In this premiere episode, Danny and Ashley talk about their favorite hunting recipes.

Link to recipes: https://veganwithasideofmeat.com/recipes?blogcategory=Game-Included

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Halloween Special

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In this spooky special, Danny and Ashley talk "Franken-guns," skeletonized guns and guns used in crimes.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season 5: Ep 10 It‘s Finally Time to Talk About Robots

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:31:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley wrap up a season all about new gun owners, by looking forward to the future, including robots - sort of.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season 5: Ep 9 CFM Journal Reboot

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley are joined by Nic Jensen-Jones to talk about what he's doing to create and encourage new scholarship, including rebooting an old CFM journal, Armax.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season 5: Ep 8 Gun Culture 2.0

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley speak with sociologist and professor David Yamane about his latest book, Concealed Carry Revolution.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season 5: Ep 7 Why Didn’t Someone Write This Already?

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about the changing nature of firearms research and chat with Nathan Gorenstein about his new book “The Guns of John Moses Browning.”

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme Song by Corey Anco.

Season 5: Ep 6 Influencing A New Generation

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the role of social media influencers’ impact on new gun owners and budding historians.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season 5: Ep 5 Museums Trying To Be Cool

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about how museums can modernize interpretation to welcome new types of visitors.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season 5: Ep 4: Forgotten Weapons And Gun Collecting

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Ian McCollum returns to discuss new avenues for collecting, his upcoming book on Pistols of Warlords and whether or not his popularity has helped influence a new generation of collectors.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska

Theme song by Corey Anco

Season 5: Ep 3 Gun Collectors in the US and Abroad

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:26:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley are joined by the Keeper of Firearms and Artillery for the Royal Armouries to talk about collecting for new gun owners…or something like that.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska

Theme Song by Corey Anco

Season 5: Ep 2 Pandemic Collectors or Hoarders?

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:44:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about how the rise in new gun owners could also lead to a rise in gun collecting…maybe…we hope.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Season 5: Ep. 1 What's Old Is New Again

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:35:00 -0600

In this season premiere, Danny and Ashley explore new gun owners and whether or not these demographics are really new or an important part of firearms history .

Produced by Kamila Kudelska

Theme song by Corey Anco

Bonus Episode: Ms. Hlebinsky Goes to Washington

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:50:00 -0600

In this standalone episode between Season 4 and 5, Danny grills Ashley on her testimony in front of the Senate.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska

Theme song by Corey Anco

Episode 25: Legs, Flight Jackets, And Giant Paintings

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:29:00 -0600

In this season finale, Danny and Ashley discuss their favorite artifacts in to her museums and historic sites.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Episode 24: Wild West Madame Style

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the gun of an old west Madame and the mythology behind people's perception of the Wild West.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Episode 23: The Day Curators Dread

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley take a sobering look at the Cody Firearms Collection and its provenance.

Episode 22: Allegedly About Provenance

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley are believed to be discussing the difficult realm of artifacts and their provenance.

Episode 21: Not Getting Lit On Fire

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss their opportunity to shoot historic ignition systems from the hand cannon to the flintlock, the concerns of open flames, and which technology was their favorite.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Episode 20: Heavy is the Head

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:33:00 -0600

In part three of the series on Winchester’s acquisition of companies, Danny and Ashley turn the tables and look at the company’s own demise and acquisition and the people behind the fall.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme Song by Corey Anco.

Episode 19: Winchester - The Pac-Man of Gun Companies, Part 2

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In part two, Danny and Ashley explore the companies you may not recognize that Winchester swallowed up.

Episode 18: Winchester - The Pac-Man of Gun Companies

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In this three part episode, Danny and Ashley explore the companies that Winchester swallowed up before their own demise.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska

Theme song by Corey Anco

Episode 17: Which Witch is Which?

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley try to unpack the complicated history of banning certain firearms features but not others.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Episode 16: Why Would You Collect That?

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:38:32 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore the Winchester Collection’s more colorful artifacts and their stories in honor of the collection’s 150th anniversary.

Episode 15: People Better Than Us, Featuring Top Shot Champion Chris Cheng

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:31:00 -0600

In a twist on the “People Smarter Than Us” series, Danny and Ashley are joined by Top Shot Champion Chris Cheng to discuss his connection to the new Cody Firearms Museum and his latest show on TBS, the Go-Big Show.

Episode 14: People Smarter Than Us Vol. 4, Nic Jenzen-Jones

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:35:00 -0600

Ashley’s still embarrassed she didn’t know what a BBQ gun is, so Nic Jenzen-Jones, director of ARES, came by to talk all things 3D-printed guns.

Armament Research report on 3D printed firearms production.

https://armamentresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ARES-Research-Report-8-Desktop-Firearms.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2UoQJfk88OTLxGvoZ0WtWsIHTO73R9X-F0HWO1Pzk4dOfy0O4M5AFxnAQ

Episode 13: Danny Schools Ashley on Fashion

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny has withheld his immense knowledge of corset hooks and firearms fashion until now...Ashley was there too.

Episode 12: The Boomers of Historical Relevance

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:30:00 -0600

The Boomers of Historical Relevance: In this episode, Danny and Ashley do a post game wrap up about their episode with Ian and prove they’re even more cynical than you thought.

Episode 11: We’re Not Offended, You’re Offended

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:34:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley sit down with Ian McCollum (Forgotten Weapons) and respond to his video on museums in the 21st century.

To see the original video, watch here:

https://www.forgottenweapons.com/it-belongs-in-a-museum-or-ian-offends-curators/?fbclid=IwAR0E6fjOrVCNzAHK1daKtsTdb1c2Hcof9qCgYb371kTYmj9zEXI2_QYFa0o

Episode 10: Apocalypse Meow

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:32:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley do a little year in review and replay an episode they did at the beginning of the pandemic.

Episode 9: Christmas and Gun Gifts

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 18:15:00 -0600

In this episode Danny and Ashley explore historic Gun ads and marketing strategies in the holiday season.

All ads referenced in the episode can be found on the Cody Firearms Museum instagram page.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Episode 8: Gun Laws in the 20th Century

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley continue their examination into firearms laws throughout history.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Episode 7: Guns For Me But Not For Thee

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss some of the earliest gun laws both abroad and in America up to the end of the 19th century. Tune in next week, for them to continue the discussion into the modern era.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska

Theme song by Corey Anco

Episode 6: Danny Blew Us Off to Go Hunting

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:30:00 -0600

In today’s episode, Kamila (our producer) and Ashley revisit an old episode on hunting and add some new perspective to the conversation...and make fun of Danny because he wasn’t there to defend himself.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.
Theme song by Corey Anco.

Episode 5: A Distraction From 2020

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the virtual summit they hosted a few weeks back. Recorded Virtual Summit Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Episode 4: Was Winchester Clairvoyant?

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and special guest host Matt Moss discuss the ways Winchester saw into the future but didn’t always act on it.

Matthew Moss is a small arms historian and researcher. He runs www.historicalfirearms.info and www.armourersbench.com - a project looking at the history of small arms through videos and in-depth articles.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Episode 3: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about firearms use in war and sport.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska.

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Episode 2: Social History Need Not Apply

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode Danny and Ashley discuss some pushback they have gotten in the new museum because of two murals that show the human side of firearms history.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska

Theme song by Corey Anco

Episode 1: Vampires and Werewolves and Zombies, Oh My!

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0600

In this spooky Halloween season 4 premiere, Danny and Ashley are joined by Keeper of Arms and Artillery at the Royal Armouries to discuss Vampire Killing Kits.

Royal Armouries Donation

Produced by Kamila Kudelska

Theme Song by Corey Anco

Episode 19: Are Ghosts Real?

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:30:00 -0600

Ok, we can’t answer that question, but in the Season Finale, Danny and Ashley explore if there’s any validity to the ghost stories behind Sarah Winchester.

Producer: Kamila Kudelska

Theme song by Corey Anco

Episode 18: Welcome Gun Jesus

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:27:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny is on vacation, so Ashley brings on a guest host - the one and only Ian McCollum.

Producer: Kamila Kudelska

Theme song by Corey Anco.

Episode 17: Lessons Learned From History

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley try to help new gun owners by talking about gun safety missteps from history.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska

Theme Music by Corey Anco

Episode 16: Banned in 13 States

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 04:29:00 -0600

Well not actually, but in this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss how non government museums are affected by gun laws.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska

Theme Music by Corey Anco

Episode 15: Get Me Out of 2020!

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about arming up for time travel.

Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme Song by Corey Anco.

Episode 14: Vacation Rerun "The Real Gun Designers of the Connecticut River Valley"

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:30:00 -0600

Ashley is on vacation so we figured, let's take our listeners back to season 1.

In this episode, Danny and Ashley spill the tea about the drama behind gun design and the race to innovation in the 19th century.

If you have just started tuning in to the podcast, make sure to check out our previous seasons!

Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Episode 13: History in Action

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 04:29:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about the Wyoming Governor’s Multigun Match and the fact that Danny is competing in it. Will his performance go down in history? Will that be a good thing? We shall see.

Episode 12: Winchester Model 1897

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the history of a popular American shotgun...and Danny becomes a conspiracy theorist.

Episode 11: Broken Cases, Nincompoops, and How to be Retired

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Ashley and Danny share what summertime visitors are like and what happens after changing jobs.

Episode 10: People That Are Smarter Than Us: Larry Zanoff ISS Props

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:25:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley interview Larry Zanoff of ISS Props and Co-Host of Hollywood Weapons.

Episode 9: "A Hunting We Will Go"

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:30:00 -0600

In this episode of History Unloaded, Danny and Ashley discuss the difficulties of getting into hunting as an adult...and the added difficulty layer of being awkward academics.

Episode 8: A History of Licking Mummies

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:35:00 -0600

Museums can be weird places. In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about the history of museums and the current state of museums in the 21st Century

Episode 7: People Smarter Than Us

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:30:00 -0600

In a new segment of the podcast, Danny and Ashley interview Alex Mackenzie of Springfield Armory National Historic Site.

Episode 6: Is It Christmas Yet?

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the firearms they'd like to acquire for the museum.

Episode 5: Don't Shhh Me

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore the suppressed history of silencers.

Episode 4: Do You Really Want Our Job?

Thu, 28 May 2020 16:31:00 -0600

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about what their actual job entails and how to pursue a career in museums…if you dare.

Episode 3: What's Old Is New Again

Thu, 21 May 2020 16:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Ashley and Danny explore firearms innovations considered modern that, in fact, date back centuries.

Episode 2: A Mormon, a Moonshiner, and a TV Character Design a Gun

Thu, 07 May 2020 16:30:00 -0600

That’s not a joke, it really happened. In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the development of the M1 Carbine.

Episode 1: Any Old Thing

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0600

Bored at home right now? Tune in to hear Danny and Ashley discuss the most boring guns in the collection. Spoiler alert: if you like iconic guns, you may be triggered.

Episode 8: Ashley Gone...But Not Really!

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 06:08:00 -0600

In the season finale, Danny and Ashley discuss the future of the CFM and a change in staffing that will take place later this year. Don’t worry, nobody was fired.

Producer: Kamila Kudelska

Theme song by Corey Anco