History Unloaded

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.

In part two, Danny and Ashley explore the companies you may not recognize that Winchester swallowed up.

In this three part episode, Danny and Ashley explore the companies that Winchester swallowed up before their own demise. Produced by Kamila Kudelska Theme song by Corey Anco

In this episode, Danny and Ashley try to unpack the complicated history of banning certain firearms features but not others. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore the Winchester Collection’s more colorful artifacts and their stories in honor of the collection’s 150th anniversary.

In a twist on the “People Smarter Than Us” series, Danny and Ashley are joined by Top Shot Champion Chris Cheng to discuss his connection to the new Cody Firearms Museum and his latest show on TBS, the Go-Big Show.

Ashley’s still embarrassed she didn’t know what a BBQ gun is, so Nic Jenzen-Jones, director of ARES, came by to talk all things 3D-printed guns. Armament Research report on 3D printed firearms production. https://armamentresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ARES-Research-Report-8-Desktop-Firearms.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2UoQJfk88OTLxGvoZ0WtWsIHTO73R9X-F0HWO1Pzk4dOfy0O4M5AFxnAQ

In this episode, Danny has withheld his immense knowledge of corset hooks and firearms fashion until now...Ashley was there too.

The Boomers of Historical Relevance: In this episode, Danny and Ashley do a post game wrap up about their episode with Ian and prove they’re even more cynical than you thought.

In this episode, Danny and Ashley sit down with Ian McCollum (Forgotten Weapons) and respond to his video on museums in the 21st century. To see the original video, watch here: https://www.forgottenweapons.com/it-belongs-in-a-museum-or-ian-offends-curators/?fbclid=IwAR0E6fjOrVCNzAHK1daKtsTdb1c2Hcof9qCgYb371kTYmj9zEXI2_QYFa0o

In this episode, Danny and Ashley do a little year in review and replay an episode they did at the beginning of the pandemic.

In this episode Danny and Ashley explore historic Gun ads and marketing strategies in the holiday season. All ads referenced in the episode can be found on the Cody Firearms Museum instagram page. Produced by Kamila Kudelska Theme song by Corey Anco.

In this episode, Danny and Ashley continue their examination into firearms laws throughout history. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss some of the earliest gun laws both abroad and in America up to the end of the 19th century. Tune in next week, for them to continue the discussion into the modern era. Produced by Kamila Kudelska Theme song by Corey Anco

In today’s episode, Kamila (our producer) and Ashley revisit an old episode on hunting and add some new perspective to the conversation...and make fun of Danny because he wasn’t there to defend himself. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the virtual summit they hosted a few weeks back. Recorded Virtual Summit Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

In this episode, Danny and special guest host Matt Moss discuss the ways Winchester saw into the future but didn’t always act on it. Matthew Moss is a small arms historian and researcher. He runs www.historicalfirearms.info and www.armourersbench.com - a project looking at the history of small arms through videos and in-depth articles. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about firearms use in war and sport. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

In this episode Danny and Ashley discuss some pushback they have gotten in the new museum because of two murals that show the human side of firearms history. Produced by Kamila Kudelska Theme song by Corey Anco

In this spooky Halloween season 4 premiere, Danny and Ashley are joined by Keeper of Arms and Artillery at the Royal Armouries to discuss Vampire Killing Kits. Royal Armouries Donation Produced by Kamila Kudelska Theme Song by Corey Anco

Ok, we can’t answer that question, but in the Season Finale, Danny and Ashley explore if there’s any validity to the ghost stories behind Sarah Winchester. Producer: Kamila Kudelska Theme song by Corey Anco

In this episode, Danny is on vacation, so Ashley brings on a guest host - the one and only Ian McCollum. Producer: Kamila Kudelska Theme song by Corey Anco.

In this episode, Danny and Ashley try to help new gun owners by talking about gun safety missteps from history. Produced by Kamila Kudelska Theme Music by Corey Anco

Well not actually, but in this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss how non government museums are affected by gun laws. Produced by Kamila Kudelska Theme Music by Corey Anco

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about arming up for time travel. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme Song by Corey Anco.

Ashley is on vacation so we figured, let's take our listeners back to season 1. In this episode, Danny and Ashley spill the tea about the drama behind gun design and the race to innovation in the 19th century. If you have just started tuning in to the podcast, make sure to check out our previous seasons! Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about the Wyoming Governor’s Multigun Match and the fact that Danny is competing in it. Will his performance go down in history? Will that be a good thing? We shall see.

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the history of a popular American shotgun...and Danny becomes a conspiracy theorist.

In this episode, Ashley and Danny share what summertime visitors are like and what happens after changing jobs.

In this episode, Danny and Ashley interview Larry Zanoff of ISS Props and Co-Host of Hollywood Weapons.

In this episode of History Unloaded, Danny and Ashley discuss the difficulties of getting into hunting as an adult...and the added difficulty layer of being awkward academics.

Museums can be weird places. In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about the history of museums and the current state of museums in the 21st Century

In a new segment of the podcast, Danny and Ashley interview Alex Mackenzie of Springfield Armory National Historic Site.

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the firearms they'd like to acquire for the museum.

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore the suppressed history of silencers.

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about what their actual job entails and how to pursue a career in museums…if you dare.

In this episode, Ashley and Danny explore firearms innovations considered modern that, in fact, date back centuries.

That’s not a joke, it really happened. In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the development of the M1 Carbine.

Bored at home right now? Tune in to hear Danny and Ashley discuss the most boring guns in the collection. Spoiler alert: if you like iconic guns, you may be triggered.

In the season finale, Danny and Ashley discuss the future of the CFM and a change in staffing that will take place later this year. Don’t worry, nobody was fired. Producer: Kamila Kudelska Theme song by Corey Anco