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
A 9/11 Survivor Tells His Story; "It Was Complete Chaos"
Brian Branco was with five co-workers on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. He and one other person in his group survived.
He has written, "I remember being farther away and looking up at the building. Th…
He has written, "I remember being farther away and looking up at the building. Th…
00:23:23 |
Mon 11 Sep 2023
Flight Hijacking Victim Discusses How It Happened, The Terrorist Group, and Trauma On The 53rd Anniversary of the Hijacking
We delve into the remarkable story of Martha Hodes, a historian whose personal experience intertwines with history's most gripping moments. On September 6, 1970, twelve-year-old Martha Hodes and her …
00:45:40 |
Wed 06 Sep 2023
Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Discusses The Rise Of The Mafia, 9/11, and Writing
This episode I speak with Paul Moses. Paul is a former Newsday city editor and senior religion writer, as well as a professor of journalism at Brooklyn College and the City University of New York Gra…
00:26:06 |
Tue 05 Sep 2023
FBI Legend Who Recovered Over $300 Million In Stolen Art Talks Recovering The Bill Of Rights and More!
In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Robert Wittman, a former FBI agent renowned for his expertise in art crime investigation and cultural heritage protection. We delved into his bo…
00:31:59 |
Tue 29 Aug 2023
Hear From Queen's Keyboardist As We Discuss Performing At Live-Aid And Meeting Freddie Mercury!
Spike Edney has numerous links to Queen, to the extent that he was often described as the fifth member. Born on 11 December 1951, he has worked with Ben E King, Edwin Starr, The Boomtown Rats, Dexy's…
00:31:17 |
Thu 24 Aug 2023
CIA Legend Talks About Training The Contras, Leading Counter Terrorism Division At CIA After 9/11, and The "Terrorist Hotel"
Today, we have a truly extraordinary guest who has spent his life on the frontlines of international intrigue and covert operations. Get ready to dive deep into the world of paramilitary, counter-ter…
00:57:37 |
Tue 22 Aug 2023
The Father of The Cell Phone Tells Us About Making History's First Cell Phone Call!
Join us as we revisit my conversation with Martin Cooper, the visionary engineer who conceived the handheld mobile phone. From concept to groundbreaking call in 1973, we'll take you on a journey thro…
00:43:23 |
Sat 19 Aug 2023
Auschwitz: A Holocaust Survivor's Journey
Today is the 85th anniversary of one of history's most heartbreaking laws.
In remembrance, we're re-airing part one of our interview with Gene Klein. Mr. Klein is a holocaust survivor who defied the h…
In remembrance, we're re-airing part one of our interview with Gene Klein. Mr. Klein is a holocaust survivor who defied the h…
00:40:38 |
Thu 17 Aug 2023
Legendary Casting Director Discusses Grease, Jason Bateman, and Cheers
Joel Thurm was one of the most admired, powerful, and accomplished casting directors in Hollywood. It was during his years as Vice President of Talent and Casting for both Paramount Television and NB…
00:49:37 |
Tue 15 Aug 2023
Director Of Grease Discusses Making The Movie, Being Mistaken For Christoph Waltz, and Wes Craven Blowing His House Up
Randal Kleiser has been an internationally known film director since the release of his first feature, Grease.
Kleiser's directorial portfolio boasts a range of works, such as The Boy in the Plastic B…
Kleiser's directorial portfolio boasts a range of works, such as The Boy in the Plastic B…
00:26:25 |
Fri 11 Aug 2023
Former MI5 Agent Discusses Her Career and Infamous Whistleblowing Scandal
Annie Machon is a former intelligence officer for MI5, the UK Security Service, who resigned in the late 1990s to help blow the whistle on the spies’ incompetence and crimes.
In 1996, she resigned fr…
In 1996, she resigned fr…
00:52:12 |
Tue 08 Aug 2023
Honoring A Hero: WW2 Legend Vince Speranza's Legacy of Valor
RIP Vince Speranza (1925 - 2023)
Speranza was drafted into the United States Army on October 25, 1943, and officially entered the service on November 15, 1943. He was sent to Camp Upton in New York wh…
Speranza was drafted into the United States Army on October 25, 1943, and officially entered the service on November 15, 1943. He was sent to Camp Upton in New York wh…
01:12:14 |
Sun 06 Aug 2023
Nelson Mandela was Arrested 61 Years Ago Today; Now Hear From Two Figures From Apartheid
Today, August 4 marks the date that apartheid opponent Nelson Mandela was arrested by security police in South Africa. He was then tried and sentenced to five years in prison. The assault took place …
02:12:41 |
Fri 04 Aug 2023
Best-Selling Author J. Randy Taraborelli Discusses Meeting Jackie Kennedy, Diana Ross and His New Book!
J. Randy Taraborrelli is the author of 20 biographies, most of which have become New York Times bestsellers, including: Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot; After Camelot: A Personal History of the…
01:04:47 |
Thu 03 Aug 2023
"Narcos" DEA Agents Discuss Taking Down Pablo Escobar
This episode I have the great pleasure of doing a two person interview with Javier Peña and Steve Murphy. These two DEA special agents were assigned as the lead investigators targeting Pablo Escobar …
01:05:20 |
Tue 01 Aug 2023
Art of the Interview - Josh and Podcast Host Jeremy Stalnecker Discuss Podcasting
In this episode, Josh and podcast host Jeremy Stalnecker discuss the value of podcasting and the art of the interview!
Jeremy Stalnecker hosts two podcasts, "March or Die" and "The Situation Report."
…
Jeremy Stalnecker hosts two podcasts, "March or Die" and "The Situation Report."
…
00:56:53 |
Fri 28 Jul 2023
On The 115th Anniversary of the Founding Of The FBI, We Get To Hear From A Legend!
I interviewed Chris Tarbell earlier this year. We discussed the infamous "Silk Road" investigation, which was also made into a movie, and what recruiting and training at the FBI was like!
On July 26, …
On July 26, …
00:40:52 |
Thu 27 Jul 2023
Ex-KGB Spy Jack Barsky Reveals Espionage In America, Living A Fake Identity and Getting Caught By The FBI
Jack Barsky is a former KGB spy who successfully infiltrated the United States for over 10 years. During this time, he spied for the Soviet Union. At long last, he was discovered by the FBI.
This is h…
00:49:52 |
Tue 25 Jul 2023
Proud to Showcase Two New Shows With Historian Mark Vinet
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Discover more episodes of History of North America:
Deep Timeline of USA, Canada and Me…
Discover more episodes of History of North America:
Deep Timeline of USA, Canada and Me…
00:19:28 |
Sun 23 Jul 2023
Pulitzer Prize-Winning War Journalist Discusses Apartheid, Getting Shot, and "The Bang Bang Club"
Greg Marinovich is co-author of The Bang Bang Club, a nonfiction book on South Africa’s transition to democracy that has been translated into six languages. He is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographe…
01:14:31 |
Tue 18 Jul 2023
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