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    • Apr 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 153 EPISODES

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    The Byte Sized Biographies podcast is an excellent show to have on in the background while working. Despite being recorded in a basement or garage, the professional job with the microphone is impressive. The biographies presented in this podcast are tight and fast-paced, making them interesting and easy to follow. One aspect of this podcast that I particularly appreciate is the fact that the host notes his sources, showing that he has done thorough research. This attention to detail gives credibility to the information presented.

    One of the best aspects of The Byte Sized Biographies podcast is its ability to keep listeners engaged. The host has a great voice and delivery, making even the most mundane historical figures captivating. The pacing of each episode is wonderful, ensuring that listeners don't lose interest. This podcast manages to make these personalities interesting and provides an enjoyable listening experience overall.

    Unfortunately, like any other podcast, there may be some aspects that can be improved upon. While this podcast excels at providing concise and informative biographies, some listeners may prefer more in-depth discussions like the ones found in OI lectures. It ultimately comes down to personal preference, but those seeking longer and more detailed explorations of historical figures may not find this podcast as satisfying.

    In conclusion, The Byte Sized Biographies podcast is well worth a listen for anyone interested in history or biographical accounts. The host does an excellent job of presenting information about lesser-known historical figures in a concise yet complete manner. This podcast sticks to facts rather than personal opinion or ideology, making it highly reliable and informative. With its lively and entertaining style, it's no wonder that listeners keep coming back for more episodes. Overall, this podcast offers an enjoyable way to learn about fascinating individuals from history.



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    J. D. Salinger and The Catcher in the Rye (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 66:31


    One of the most popular novels in US literary history, The Catcher in the Rye permanently transformed both its readers and its enigmatic author, J. D. Salinger.

    J. D. Salinger and The Catcher in the Rye (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 40:16


    One of the most popular novels in US literary history, The Catcher in the Rye permanently transformed both its readers and its enigmatic author, J. D. Salinger.

    Gunther Lutjens: The Admiral Behind Bismarck’s Fateful Voyage (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 39:11


      Gunther Lutjens: The Admiral Behind the Bismarck's Fateful Voyage Discover the untold story of Admiral Gunther Lutjens and the nine-day voyage of Nazi Germany's most powerful battleship, the Bismarck. This bite-sized biography delves into the naval strategies, political tensions, and dramatic sea battles that led to one of World War II's most epic maritime confrontations. From Hitler's rearmament plans to the sinking of the HMS Hood, uncover the forgotten details of this pivotal moment … Continue reading Gunther Lutjens: The Admiral Behind Bismarck's Fateful Voyage (Part One) →

    Gunther Lutjens: The Admiral Behind The Battleship Bismarck’s Fateful Voyage (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 35:45


    Gunther Lutjens: The Admiral Behind the Bismarck's Fateful Voyage Discover the untold story of Admiral Gunther Lutjens and the nine-day voyage of Nazi Germany's most powerful battleship, the Bismarck. This bite-sized biography delves into the naval strategies, political tensions, and dramatic sea battles that led to one of World War II's most epic maritime confrontations. From Hitler's rearmament plans to the sinking of the HMS Hood, uncover the forgotten details of this pivotal moment in … Continue reading Gunther Lutjens: The Admiral Behind The Battleship Bismarck's Fateful Voyage (Part Two) →

    The Life and Art of Dutch Master Jan Vermeer, Volume Seven, Episode 9 (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 55:11


    Today, no more than thirty-seven paintings are attributed to Jan Vermeer. Still, he remains one of the greatest artists who ever lived.

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    The Life And Art of Dutch Master Jan Vermeer, Volume Seven, Episode 9 (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 37:12


    Today, no more than thirty-seven paintings are attributed to Jan Vermeer. Still, he remains one of the greatest artists who ever lived.

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    Espionage Agents Christopher Boyce and Daulton Lee, AKA the Falcon and the Snowman, Volume Seven, Episode 8 (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 59:29


    Arrested for selling secrets to the Russians, their incarceration and Christopher Boyce's subsequent escape from a Federal prison was headline news.  Ultimately, the Falcon and the Snowman spent decades behind bars.

    Espionage Agents Christopher Boyce and Daulton Lee, AKA the Falcon and the Snowman, Volume Seven, Episode 8 (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 53:41


    Arrested for selling secrets to the Russians, their incarceration and Christopher Boyce's subsequent escape from a Federal prison was headline news.  Ultimately, the Falcon and the Snowman spent decades behind bars.

    Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States. Volume Seven, Episode Seven (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 52:17


    Theodore Roosevelt: Nobel Laureate, Medal of Honor Winner, Political Progressive, Executor of the Panama Canal, Best Selling Author, Conservationist and always the Man in the Arena.

    Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States. Volume Seven, Episode Seven (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 42:08


    Theodore Roosevelt: Nobel Laureate, Medal of Honor Winner, Political Progressive, Executor of the Panama Canal, Best Selling Author, Conservationist and always the Man in the Arena.

    The Brief and Tragic Reign of Maximillian I, Emperor of Mexico. Volume Seven, Episode Six (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 49:48


    Like something out of a fairy tale, in 1864, a European power installed an Austrian nobleman as Maximillian I, Emperor of Mexico, ultimately resulting in tragedy, madness and execution.

    The Brief and Tragic Reign Of Maximillian I, Emperor of Mexico. Volume Seven Episode Six (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 44:38


    Like something out of a fairy tale, in 1864, a European power installed an Austrian nobleman as Maximillian I, Emperor of Mexico, ultimately resulting in tragedy, madness and execution.

    Frank Morris, John and Clarence Anglin and Their Escape From Alcatraz. Volume Seven, Episode Five. (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 41:59


    The true story Of Frank Morris, John and Clarence Anglin and their remarkable escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.

    Frank Morris, John and Clarence Anglin and Their Escape From Alcatraz. Volume Seven, Episode Five (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 40:07


    The true story Of Frank Morris, John and Clarence Anglin and their remarkable escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.

    James J. Andrews, The Great Locomotive Chase And The First Medal of Honor. Volume Seven, Episode Four (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 38:40


    One of the most incredible stories of the Civil War

    James J. Andrews, The Great Locomotive Chase and The First Medal of Honor. Volume Seven, Episode Four (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 37:38


    One of the most incredible stories of the Civil War.  

    Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. Volume Seven, Episode Three (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 44:18


    Publicly,  perceived as one of the great romances of the 20th century, privately the Oliviers endured infidelity, severe mental illness and ultimately divorce.

    Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. Volume Seven, Episode Three (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 40:31


    Publicly revered as one of the great romances of the 20th Century, privately it was marred by infidelity, severe mental illness and divorce Olivier in Rebecca with Joan Fontaine The Oliviers in Australia, the smiles would eventually fade Vivien Leigh, 1957 Olivier's costume in Spartacus Olivier in, “The Entertainer,” with Joan Plowright Olivier and Joan Plowright visiting the Reagan's in the White House in the 80's Olivier's grave in Westminster Abbey

    Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid. Volume Seven, Episode Two. (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 28:55


    In 1969, the 20th Century Fox film, “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” established these two outlaws as popular culture icons. But what was the truth about the lives, crimes and deaths of these two American legends?

    Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid. Volume Seven, Episode Two. (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 33:01


    In 1969, the 20th Century Fox film, “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” established these two outlaws as popular culture icons. But what was the truth about the lives, crimes and deaths of these two American legends?

    The Heroes of Telemark and the Norwegian Destruction of Hitler’s Nuclear Weapons Program. Volume Seven, Episode One (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 36:17


    Shortly after the conquest of Norway by Nazi Germany, Allied intelligence determined that an electrical plant at Rjukan, Norway was providing a crucial element in a potential German atomic bomb. As a result, Norwegian commandos embarked on one of the most successful and heroic operations of World War II.

    The Heroes of Telemark and the Norwegian Destruction of Hitler’s Atomic Weapons Program. Volume Seven, Episode One. (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 43:19


    Shortly after the conquest of Norway by Nazi Germany, Allied intelligence determined that an electrical plant at Rjukan, Norway was providing a crucial element in a potential German atomic bomb. As a result, Norwegian commandos embarked on one of the most successful and heroic operations of World War II.

    Isabella Stewart Gardner and the World’s Largest Unsolved Art Robbery. Volume Six, Episode Twelve (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 52:24


    On March 18, 1990, two thieves stole over a half billion dollars worth of artwork from Boston's Isabella Stewart Art Museum. Today this remains the world's largest unsolved art robbery.

    Isabella Stewart Gardner and the World’s Largest Unsolved Art Robbery. Volume Six, Episode Twelve (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 48:48


    On March 18, 1990, two thieves stole over a half billion dollars worth of artwork from Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Today this remain's the world largest unsolved art robbery.

    Hiram Bingham, the Real Indiana Jones and the Lost City of Machu Picchu (Volume Six, Episode Eleven) Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 39:43


    IN 1911, an American explorer, Hiram Bingham, re-discovered the Incan ruins at Machu Picchu, helping to popularize this site, which today is one of the seven modern wonders of the world.

    Hiram Bingham, the Real Indiana Jones and the Lost City of Machu Picchu (Volume Six, Episode Eleven) Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 37:19


    IN 1911, an American explorer, Hiram Bingham, re-discovered the Incan ruins at Machu Picchu, helping to popularize this site, which today is one of the seven modern wonders of the world.

    Charles Lindbergh (Volume Six, Episode Ten) Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 56:20


    The triumph, tragedy and bizarre secrets of one of the 20th century's most prominent figures.

    Charles Lindbergh (Volume Six, Episode Ten) Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 62:13


    The triumph, tragedy and bizarre secrets of one of the 20th century's most prominent figures.

    Bruce Reynolds, Gordon Goody and the Great British Train Robbery of 1963 (Volume Six, Episode Nine) Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 38:49


    In 1963, two British criminals masterminded the robbery of 2.6 million pounds in cash from a Royal Mail Train, an amount worth 45 million pounds today. The robbery and its aftermath caused a nationwide sensation.

    Bruce Reynolds, Gordon Goody and the Great British Train Robbery of 1963 (Volume 6, Episode 9) Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 48:13


    In 1963, two British criminals masterminded the robbery of 2.6 million pounds in cash from a Royal Mail Train, an amount worth 45 million pounds today. The robbery and its aftermath caused a nationwide sensation.

    Charles Dickens (Volume Six, Episode Eight) Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 51:23


    Acclaimed in his lifetime for his remarkable literary career, Charles Dickens' private life was wracked by dysfunction, scandal and the cruelty he inflicted on his wife and his children.

    Charles Dickens (Volume Six, Episode Eight) Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 55:38


    Acclaimed in his lifetime for his remarkable literary career, Charles Dickens' private life was wracked by dysfunction, scandal and the cruelty he inflicted on his wife and his children.

    William Bradford and the Voyage of the Mayflower (Volume Six, Episode Seven) Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 39:49


    The remarkable story of the courage and suffering of the passengers aboard the Mayflower and the establishment of the Plymouth Colony. On November 11, 1620, a 100 foot long cargo ship called the Mayflower entered what is today known as Provincetown Harbor, virtually on the tip of present day Cape Cod.  This was the culmination of over two months at sea for 102 immigrants, originally from England, some of this contingent intent on establishing their own … Continue reading William Bradford and the Voyage of the Mayflower (Volume Six, Episode Seven) Part One →

    William Bradford and the Voyage of the Mayflower (Volume Six, Episode Seven) Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 40:20


    The remarkable story of the courage and suffering of the passengers aboard the Mayflower and the establishment of the Plymouth Colony. On March 16, the inevitable occurred, although the incident did not unfold as the settlers previously feared.  As described in a pamphlet entitled, “Mourt's Relation,” a description of the first year of Plymouth Colony, co-written by William Bradford and another settler named Edward Winslow, with work suspended for a regularly scheduled meeting about specific plans … Continue reading William Bradford and the Voyage of the Mayflower (Volume Six, Episode Seven) Part Two →

    Nathan Leopold, Richard Loeb, Clarence Darrow and the Crime of the Century (Volume Six, Episode Six) Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 60:13


    Long before Claus Von Bulow or OJ Simpson, in 1924, two Chicago teenagers committed what was called at the time, “The Crime of the Century,” only to be spared by the efforts of the greatest defense attorney in American history.

    Nathan Leopold, Richard Loeb, Clarence Darrow and the Crime of the Century (Volume Six, Episode Six) Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 47:54


    Long before Claus Von Bulow or OJ Simpson, in 1924, two Chicago teenagers committed what was called at the time, “The Crime of the Century,” only to be spared by the efforts of the greatest defense attorney in American history.

    Johnny Carson, The King of Comedy (Volume Six, Episode Five) Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 45:08


    The dark reality behind the persona of one of America's most beloved public figures.

    Johnny Carson, The King Of Comedy (Volume Six, Episode Five) Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 35:12


    The dark reality behind the persona of one of America's most beloved public figures.

    Bernard Madoff and the Largest Fraud in Financial History (Volume Six, Episode Three) Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 39:55


    The shocking story behind the biggest swindle in the history of Wall Street.

    Bernard Madoff and the Largest Fraud in Financial History (Volume Six, Episode Four) Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 56:31


    The shocking story behind the biggest swindle in the history of Wall Street.

    The Duke and Duchess of Windsor (Volume Six, Episode Three) Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 54:07


    Long before Harry and Meghan, a much more serious crisis and scandal enveloped the British monarchy and the House of Windsor, the abdication of Edward VIII

    The Duke And Duchess of Windsor (Volume Six, Episode Six) Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 45:11


    Long before Harry and Meghan, a much more serious crisis and scandal enveloped the British monarchy and the House of Windsor, the abdication of Edward VIII

    Ray Kroc, McDonald’s Mastermind (Volume Six, Episode Two) Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 43:44


    In July of 1954, an obscure milk shake mixer salesman walked into a fast food restaurant in San Bernardino, CA. The restaurant was operated by two brothers named McDonald, the result of this interaction profoundly changed American culture, business and nutrition forever.

    Ray Kroc, McDonald’s Mastermind (Volume Six, Episode Two) Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 32:37


    In July of 1954, an obscure milk shake mixer salesman walked into a fast food restaurant in San Bernardino, CA. The restaurant was operated by two brothers named McDonald, the result of this interaction profoundly changed American culture, business and nutrition forever.

    Marie Antoinette (Volume Six, Episode One) Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 47:23


    In 1770, the French people greeted Austrian Marie Antoinette as the beautiful and future French queen. Twenty-three years later they guillotined her as the most reviled woman in France. In Europe, with most political powers ruled by monarchies, the best method of insuring a stable alliance with another ruling dynasty was through marriage.  Maria Theresa aggressively forged alliances with the French Bourbons dynasty through marriages of her daughters Maria Amalia and Maria Karolina to the … Continue reading Marie Antoinette (Volume Six, Episode One) Part One →

    Marie Antoinette (Volume Six, Episode One) Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 49:24


    In 1770, the French people greeted Austrian Marie Antoinette as the beautiful and future French queen. Twenty-three years later they guillotined her as the most reviled woman in France. The affair of the Diamond Necklace had its origin in a piece of jewelry that was commissioned by Louis XV in 1772 and meant as a gift for his mistress, the Madame Du Barry.  He requested that the royal jewelers Charles Boehmer and Paul Bassenge create … Continue reading Marie Antoinette (Volume Six, Episode One) Part Two →

    Crockett, Bowie and Travis, Defenders of the Alamo (Volume 5, Episode 12) Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 39:45


    An enduring American legend, hear what actually happened at the Battle of the Alamo

    Crockett, Bowie and Travis, Defenders of the Alamo (Volume 5, Episode 12) Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 34:38


    An enduring American legend, hear what actually happened at the Battle of the Alamo.

    Elvis Presley’s Manager: Colonel Tom Parker (Volume 5, Episode 11) Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 52:56


    The true story about the man who contributed mightily to the destruction of one of America's greatest 20th century icons.

    Elvis Presley’s Manager: Colonel Tom Parker (Volume 5, Episode11) Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 37:25


    The true story about the man who contributed mightily to the destruction of one of America's greatest 20th century icons.

    The Untold Story of Crime Boss and Sixteen-Year Federal Fugitive, James (Whitey) Bulger (Volume 5, Episode 10) Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 61:22


    For twenty years, Whitey Bulger terrorized Boston with the full collusion of the FBI.  On the run for sixteen years, he was eventually arrested on June 22, 2011.

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