Eyewitness History
What was it like to hear about the JFK assassination? Or America’s triumph over Hitler? Or seeing Queen at Live-Aid? Our past is a collection of stories that bring us to now. Welcome to the Eyewitness History podcast, where we view history through the eyes of the people that watched the events that shaped our world.
If you have a story from history that you would like to share, I would love to hear it! Please reach out to me using my Contact form at https://www.jeremystalnecker.com
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 192
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Holocaust Survivor Describes Being Taken To And Life Living In Auschwitz
Today is the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
In recognition of this, please listen to this re-release of an interview I did with Holocaust survivor, Gene Klein.
In the spring of 1944…
Broadway Star Talks Wicked, Nerves, and Her New Book!
In this episode, I sit down with Jody Gelb, an accomplished actor and author whose forty-year career on stage and screen includes roles in Tony Award-winning Broadway productions like The Who’s Tommy…
Return Of Your Old Host - Josh Cohen!
Josh Cohen returns to man the helm of Eyewitness History!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Capital Wing: Reliving Our Military Flying Heritage with Guest Jay Brown
In todays episode we talk to Jay Brown who is a member of the living history group Capital Wing. We discuss not only our Military flying heritage, but the efforts being made to preserve that part of …
Brent Butt: Stand Up Comedy, Corner Gas, and the impact of Entertainment on Culture
Today on Eyewitness History I have the privilege of sharing an interview with Comedian, Writer, Director, Producer and the creator of my favorite Sitcom, Brent Butt! In addition to creating "Corner G…
Napoleon Dynamite: The Making of a Cult Classic
When we talk about a movie as a "Cult Classic", what exactly does that mean? And, how do movies shape the culture in which we live? In todays episode of Eyewitness History, I have the privilege of s…
A Miracle Turnaround in El Salvador
How does the most dangerous country in the world become one of the safest? How can a country that has endured civil war, extreme poverty, and mass exodus of it's citizens become a model for other bro…
Covid and College-Living and learning through a global pandemic
As scientists, politicians, and journalists look back and try to understand the real impact of Covid on our society, one group that has not gotten much attention is that group of young people who wer…
How Deputies Responded to The 1992 Riots in Los Angeles That Caused Over $1 Billion In Damage
What was it like to be a part of one of the first teams to respond to the Los Angeles riots in 1992? When everything had finally ended the riots saw innocent people injured, a number killed, and over…
Desert Storm: A Company Commander Tells the Story of the Opening Days of the First Gulf War From the View of the Marines
For those that watched the non-stop news footage of the first Gulf War (1991), it is easy to think that this was a war fought entirely from the air. In fact, this is considered to be one of the most …
A View From Ground Zero: One 9/11 First Responder's Vivid Memories of The World Trade Center After September 11
What was it like to be a first responder at the World Trade Center following the events of 9/11? Most of us remember where we were when we first heard about the planes crashing into those buildings, …
An Exciting Announcement You Can't Miss!
Today's episode is a new beginning of sorts. Don't worry, we will still be interviewing men and women who experienced the events that have changed our lives. The "new" part is the host! For those tha…
How Did Reading Books Shape War?
Author Describes Olympic Hero Imprisoned By The Nazis
The Septuagint – It Really is Greek to Me - History Of The Papacy
MIT Blackjack Team Member Talks Card Counting, Lavish Living, and Having A Movie Made About Him
James Bond Novelist Tells Us How He Approaches Writing
Legendary Comedy Writer Discusses Being Head Writer For Letterman, Writing For Norm MacDonald, and Seinfeld!
Roger Rabbit Creator Discusses Writing The Book, The Movie Being Made, and Having To Buy His Own Book For Steven Spielberg
