History Unloaded is a podcast about firearms history from curators desperate to say more than we can fit on a label. Listen in and hear us think out loud about history, museums, culture and the occasional John Moses Browning wisecrack.
In this bonus holiday episode, Danny and Ashley talk to Elliot Aquila from Silencer Shop about all things suppressors.
In this season finale, Danny and Ashley continue to dig deeper into the weirdness that is Hiram Stevens Maxim's life.
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.
Danny and Ashley stoke the flames of conspiracy trying to determine what would have happened had Smith & Wesson decided to make their lever action.
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.
Danny and Ashley discuss what is up with lever actions on the modern market and how they feel about people running into them.
In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about gun terminology - when it's time to get semantic and when you're just pedantic.
In this episode, Danny and Ashley recall some of their most ridiculous memories from the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show.
In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the impact of Glock firearms on history and how people feel about that.
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.
In a weird turn of events, Danny wants corset hooks and sewing machines for Christmas and Ashley wants M2s and 1911a.
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.
In this episode, Ashley attempts to let Danny talk about the Hunt Volitional Rifle, the oldest ancestor to the Winchester lever action rifle.
In the premier episode of season seven, Ashley and Danny are a little rusty at podcasting so they turn to ChatGPT.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this episode, Danny talks about the Winchester "Alphabet" guns. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.
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.
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.
In this two part episode, Danny talks about sporting arms and Mauser technology. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.
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.
In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about Colt type single actions and passive safeties. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
In this episode, Danny and Ashley take a sobering look at the Cody Firearms Collection and its provenance.
In this episode, Danny and Ashley are believed to be discussing the difficult realm of artifacts and their provenance.
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.
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.