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Revisionist History

Revisionist History

Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance

Pushkin Industries

199 episodesEN-USserial

Show overview

Revisionist History has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 199 episodes, alongside 37 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 120 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 15th season.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 32 min and 42 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Society & Culture show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 13 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 34 episodes published. Published by Pushkin Industries.

Episodes
199
Running
2016–2026 · 10y
Median length
36 min
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past—an event, a person, an idea, even a song—and asks whether we got it right the first time. From Pushkin Industries. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance. To get early access to ad-free episodes and extra content, subscribe to Pushkin+ in Apple Podcasts or at pushkin.fm/plus. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.

Latest Episodes

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The Blackberry Problem | The Mistakes Series

May 14, 202632 min

The Worst Poet in the World | From Cautionary Tales

May 7, 202641 min

Why Would I Do That to Jennifer Lopez? | The Mistakes Series

Apr 30, 202631 min

A Tragedy in Texas: Mistakes Part 2

Apr 23, 202629 min

The Shawshank Redemption | From What Went Wrong

Apr 21, 20261h 29m

The Sony Hack: Mistakes Part 1

Apr 16, 202630 min

Richard Pryor: The Story We Got Wrong | From Big Lives

Apr 9, 202643 min

S15 Ep 4Behind the Scenes with Andrew Jarecki

Since Andrew Jarecki’s latest documentary The Alabama Solution debuted on HBO, it has stunned viewers with a story about a group of men seeking justice. The film shows the egregious abuse and systemic failure of Alabama’s prison system, largely through footage shot by incarcerated men on contraband cellphones. In this conversation, Malcolm sits down with Andrew Jarecki to discuss the making of the Oscar-nominated film and how it resonates with The Alabama Murders, the seven episode series Revisionist History released last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26, 20261h 0m

S15 Ep 3Zootopia Exposed! (Part Two)

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Did Disney make an anti-Disney movie? Ben and Malcolm engage in a bit of literary sleuthing to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 202631 min

S15 Ep 2Zootopia Exposed! (Part One)

Screenwriter Gary Goldman claimed the creators of the Disney franchise Zootopia stole his story. Malcolm investigates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 202631 min

From Valley of Shadows: The Devil's Punchbowl

bonus

Valley of Shadows is a new Pushkin true crime podcast that digs into a nearly 30-year old secret buried in the California desert. On June 11, 1998, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy Jon Aujay went for a run in California’s Devil’s Punchbowl park...and never came back. Nearly 30 years later, the mystery surrounding his disappearance has only deepened. Some say Aujay is just another missing hiker, claimed by the inhospitable landscape of the Southern California desert. Some say he took his own life out there. But there’s another theory that many of Aujay’s friends and LASD colleagues are convinced is true—that he was the victim of foul play, and that his own department is covering it up. Through exclusive interviews, revealing wiretaps, and buried police files, investigative reporters Hayley Fox and Betsy Shepherd uncover vestiges of the Wild West in a small California town, where outlaw biker gangs crank out methamphetamine and local cops operate on both sides of the law. Find Valley of Shadows wherever you get podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 202647 min

S15 Ep 1The Big Birthday Party

Despite his disdain for birthdays, Malcolm finds himself celebrating ten years of Revisionist History by looking back on the making of the show with producers past and present. And, of course, his mother. Referenced Episodes: Season 1, Episode 5: Food Fight Season 6, Episode 10: The Dog Will See You Now Season 2, Episode 4: The Foot Soldier of Birmingham Season 9, Episode 5: Guns Part 5: The Footnote Season 11, Episode 9: Hitler's Olympics, Part 9: A Plague on Both Your Houses. Season 14, Episode 1: The Alabama Murders - Part 1: The True Church Season 1, Episode 6: My Little Hundred Million Season 3, Episode 10: Analysis, Parapraxis, Elvis Season 11, Episode 6: Hitler's Olympics, Part 6: The Jiggle & the Giddy UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 202632 min

S14 Ep 11Invisible Infrastructure with T-Mobile for Business

A journalist reporting from some far-flung remote location. A massive blackout. Ticketless entry to a huge sporting event. Behind some of the most technologically complex scenarios is a network making it possible to connect.  Malcolm sits down with Mo Katibeh, the Chief Marketing Officer for T-Mobile for Business, Guy Griggs, the CNN Senior Vice President of Ad Sales and Client partnerships, and Siemens Energy Senior Vice President Steve Douglas to learn more about this invisible infrastructure. This episode is brought to you in partnership with T-Mobile for Business, and recorded live at the iHeart Studios in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29, 202643 min

S14 Ep 10Malcolm Gladwell Doesn't Mind Being Wrong | From Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know

Malcolm recently went on the podcast of one of his favorite comedians, Hasan Minhaj. He enjoyed the experience so much, he wanted to share the conversation with you! Enjoy. On Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know, the two-time Peabody Award-winning comedian sits down with the biggest names in politics, culture, and tech with questions that are as thought-provoking as they are absurd. It’s a dumb show for curious people who are looking for answers but can’t find them, not even from their host. Because, ultimately, Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know!Find more episodes of Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know wherever you get podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 20251h 2m

S14 Ep 9Christmas in Connecticut

Today, we bring you our holiday epic from last year.When Arnold Schwarzenegger decided he wanted to direct a feature film, the choice of material was obvious: He would remake a 1945 holiday classic. Easier said than done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 25, 202545 min

S14 Ep 8Twas the Night Before Christmas

For nearly 200 years, we have credited the most famous poem of the Christmas season to Clement Clarke Moore. But what if we got the wrong man? This holiday season: A centuries old family feud, a bold claim from an English professor, and the true meaning of Christmas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202539 min

Understanding the Death Penalty: Malcolm Gladwell on The Intercept Briefing

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Malcolm and Liliana Segura, a criminal justice reporter at Intercept, sat down for an episode of The Intercept Briefing to discuss The Alabama Murders, the inherent cruelty of the death penalty, and the concerning rise of executions in America.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 202542 min

S14 Ep 7The Alabama Murders - Part 7: The Second Warrant

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Holman Correctional Facility. January 2024. Over three decades after the murder of Elizabeth Sennett, the failure cascade comes to an end, but not before claiming one more life. Get early, ad-free access to the full season of The Alabama Murders by subscribing to Pushkin+ on Apple Podcasts or Pushkin.fm. Pushkin+ subscribers can access ad-free episodes, full audiobooks, exclusive binges, and bonus content for all Pushkin shows. Subscribe on Apple: apple.co/pushkinSubscribe on Pushkin: pushkin.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 202540 min

S14 Ep 6The Alabama Murders - Part 6: The Porterfield Sessions

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Manhattan, NY December. 2022. What do you do, after the state has tried to execute you, but failed? Kenny Smith’s legal team calls Kate Porterfield. A psychologist who specializes in trauma. Get early, ad-free access to the full season of The Alabama Murders by subscribing to Pushkin+ on Apple Podcasts or Pushkin.fm. Pushkin+ subscribers can access ad-free episodes, full audiobooks, exclusive binges, and bonus content for all Pushkin shows. Subscribe on Apple: apple.co/pushkinSubscribe on Pushkin: pushkin.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 202532 min

S14 Ep 5The Alabama Murders - Part 5: Cruel and Unusual

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Holman Correctional Facility. November 2022. The State of Alabama tries to execute Kenneth Smith. Get early, ad-free access to the full season of The Alabama Murders by subscribing to Pushkin+ on Apple Podcasts or Pushkin.fm. Pushkin+ subscribers can access ad-free episodes, full audiobooks, exclusive binges, and bonus content for all Pushkin shows. Subscribe on Apple: apple.co/pushkinSubscribe on Pushkin: pushkin.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 202534 min
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