Show overview
American Revolution Podcast has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 522 episodes, alongside 109 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 250 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 22 min and 33 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 42 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 116 episodes published. Published by Michael Troy.
From the publisher
American Revolution Podcast explores the events of the American Revolution, from beginning to end. It publishes weekly. Be sure to check out the related blog for access to pictures, maps, and links to more useful information on each week's episode. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com
Latest Episodes
View all 522 episodesARP386 Confronting Rebellion, 1794
Rev250-083 First Resolution on Independence - May 10, 1776
Rev250-082 British Relieve Quebec
AR385 The Whiskey Rebellion
Rev250-081 Roderigue Hortalez & Co
AR-SP49 Facing Washington's Crossing, with Seven Bier
Rev250-080
ARP384 Rebirth of the US Navy
Rev250-079 British Fleet in NC
Rev250-078 Washington Arrives in NYC
ARP383 Eli Whitney & Dolley Madison
Rev250-077 Halifax Resolves
AR-SP48 America Victorious, with Tom Hand
Ep 250076Rev250-076 Continental Navy Returns
bonusOn April 8, 1776, the Continental Navy returns to Connecticut, after a two month raid on the Bahamas and capturing several British ships. Despite its actions, Congress is not happy and the Navy never sails as a fleet again. For more on this topic, listen to Episode 84 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-084-continental-navy-raids.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ARP382 Yellow Fever and Genêt's Downfall
During the summer of 1793, Genêt continues his efforts to start a war in America against Britain and Spain. Yellow fever decimates Philadelphia, bringing the entire country to a halt. By the end of the year, Genêt's momentum toward war has halted. His recall orders from France finally arrive in America. This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: America's First Plague: The Deadly 1793 Epidemic that Crippled a Young Nation, by Robert Watson Online Recommendation of the Week: An account of the Bilious remitting yellow Fever ... of Philadelphia ... 1793, by Benjamin Rush: https://archive.org/details/10474420bsb Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rev250-075 South Carolina Independence
On March 26, 1776 South Carolina adopts its constitution, creating an independent government. For more on state constitutions, check out Episode 91 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/04/episode-091-state-constitutions-part-1.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 381ARP381 The Citizen Genêt Affair
In 1793 Revolutionary France sends Edmund Genêt to America as the new French Ambassador. His mission is to bring America into the war that France is fighting with the rest of Europe. While the federal government is opposed, he finds the American people welcoming to the idea of war with Britain and Spain. This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: The Genet Mission, by Harry Ammon Online Recommendation of the Week: Jefferson Friend of France 1793: The Career of Edmond Charles Genêt 1763-1834: https://archive.org/details/bwb_S0-CAH-761 Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ARP380 The Fugitive Slave Act of 1793
After the federal elections near the end of 1792, the old Congress returns to pass several bills. One is the Fugitive Slave Act, which forces escaped slaves to be returned to their masters. This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Slavery and the Founders: Race and Liberty in the Age of Jefferson, by Paul Finkelman Online Recommendation of the Week: The Kidnapping of John Davis and the Adoption of the Fugitive Slave Law of 1793 JSTOR: https://doi.org/10.2307/2210284 Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rev250-074 Congress Authorizes Privateers
bonusUnable to build a navy that could compete with the British, on March 23, 1776, Congress privatizes a navy by authorizing private ships to capture British shipping. To learn more about the Revolution, you can listen to more episode for free at blog.amrevpodcast.com. You can also subscribe for free on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever else podcasts are available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rev250-073 Evacuation of Boston
bonusOn March 17, 1775, the British Army and Navy evacuate Boston, handing George Washington his first major victory of the war. To hear more of the story, listen to Episode 86 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-086-evacuation-of-boston.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices