Part One........The Great War was a traumatic world event that helped shape the 20th century and continues to influence the world today. Follow Pete Collman to Belgium, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Spain, and the United States to witness how the global community paid tribute to all those lost and forever changed by World War One. Past Access vi…

In Part Two of the Great War Revisited, follow Pete Collman to the battle of the Somme, Verdun, Passchendaele, and many points in between to experience the trauma we know as World War One. Past Access visited museums and battlefields across Europe to test limits of wheelchair accessibility at these historic locations from 2014 through 2021. Hosted …

Modern-day re-enactors commemorate the unique contribution the Czechs and Slovaks made to one of the more interesting stories of the great war.....the Czechoslovak legionnaires battle to the sea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is Christmastime again in the Czech Republic and even though the Covid Pandemic has put a damper on the normal celebrations, the spirit of Christmas still survives. We will take you on a nostalgic tour of the Prague Christmas market back in 2019 and offer you a seat at the Christmas Eve dinner table in 2020. ​Join Pete as he waits for the Golden…

World War One was full of many great stories of bravery, sacrifice, and loss. The American "Lost Battalion" was one such story. Over 600 American infantrymen were surrounded by German forces in the Argonne Forrest in October of 1918. Their own American artillery mistakenly fired on their position and the only saving option rested on the wings of th…

The sinking of the Vasa in 1628 was a tragic and expensive failure by the Swede navy. On her maiden test run in August of that year, this top-heavy flagship took on water after opening the canon gunports and sank within minutes. Found nearly 330 years later, the Vasa was brought to the surface and underwent decades of conservation to be placed in i…

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1970 Marshall University plane crash that took the lives of the 75 member football team, coaching staff, and boosters. Join Pete Collman as DYK looks back at the crash and the rebirth of this proud collegiate football program that rose from the ashes of tragedy to the joy of gridiron triumph. Hosted on Ac…

Comic book superheroes take center stage on this edition of Past Access: Did You Know. Pete is on location at the 2020 ComicCon in Prague. Take a look at the history of this artistic pop culture medium and find out some of Pete's favorite comic storylines and graphic novels. Dust off that cape, it's time for a tour through comics history. Hosted on…

Executioner of Prague, Jan Mydlar, was a well known 17th-century man of the sword. His duty to his craft of torture and execution came in direct conflict with his personal sentiments with the condemned noblemen of the uprising known as the Battle of White Mountain. In 1621, the 27 noblemen that organized the protestant uprising we led from the gall…

Pete and Travis back together for another Christmas episode from Prague!!! Tonight we talk about the spooky traditions centered around the season including good old Krampus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travis is no longer a tech writer and is now learning how to make candy in Germany, so he can start a business in Oregon. And he has a boyfriend, Toby. Pete Collman is working overtime creating Past Access on YouTube. We could use your help! → GoFundMe Candy Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/travis039-handmade-candy GoFundMe short link (to share…

Join Pete and Travis for a road trip to Moravia in the Czech Republic to explore the city of Brno. Take in the museums, castle, fireworks, and battle re-enactments that make Brno so unique. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show…

Join us for an interview with Andrew Jandacek, the co-developer of the Czech/English mobile app called LingoNative. We will talk about the need for this type of app assistance "on-the-go" as well as his personal story of an American adapting to his ancestral homeland of the Czech Republic. We dive into Andrew's family history and the escape of his …

Pete and Travis have been podcasting for 6 years! With new shows like Past Access and Podcastnik and tons of guests and collaborations in the past year. We give a behind-the-scenes on what we've been working on and an overall State of the Podcast. Here's to 6 more years! A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit boh…

Baseball in the Czech Republic from little league to semi-pro. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastn…

As seen on our Bohemican YouTube channel, come along with me and my son as we see the Bohemian landscape and castles from a different perspective. It is Autumn Beroun, Czech Republic. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past…

Noted as one of the best Christmastime destinations for tourists worldwide, Prague has a magic unique to herself. Join me on a tour through the Czech capital of a Hundred Spires this holiday season.. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out ou…

The Battle of Austerlitz, also known at the Battle of the Three Emperor, was a huge victory for Napoleon and the Grand Army of France. The Russians and Austrians square off against Napoleon in lower Moravia in what today is the Czech Republic. We take you to the 2018 re-enactment of this conflict and discus the battle, the ramifications, and the hi…

Join Pete and Travis in celebrating our 5 year anniversary for the Bohemican Podcast and the History of Alchemy Podcast. Tune-in for our take on the past few years, our thanks to our listeners, and our plans for the Podcastnik Network. ​Thank you all for listening all these years!!! A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and new…

Join us for some tea and conversation with writer and satirist Sam Beckwith, the creator of PraguePig.com. His expat viewpoint provides a perfect mirror to all the Czech stories not reported in the mainstream media. Celebrities, traditions, and the obscure are standard fare on the PraguePig. Sounds a bit like our Bohemican podcast :-) A show by pod…

It was May 1945 and American forces were freeing the people of western Czechoslovakia from their Nazi overlords. Lieutenant Colonel Matt Konop led several first contact missions into these Czech towns, mainly armed with his knowledge of the Czech language. Just like that, he became a legend. Konop's grandson, Patrick Dewane, has kept the memory of …

Every April 30th, Czechs celebrate the coming of Spring by burning a straw witch that symbolizes the hard months of winter. This ancient tradition has roots in many European nations, including Germany, Sweden, and Finland. Grab a beer, a brat to roast, and join us for a night by the bonfire. Čarodejnice is here! A show by podcastnik.com — visit the…

It is not just Vienna who has all the fun during the winter Ball season. Prague and cities all across the Czech Republic hold magnificent Balls in February and March. Tonight we will take you through all the steps of getting ready for the Ball, from dance lessons to proper attire. Lace up those dancing shoes, put on your long white gloves, and get …

Join us of a recap of 2016 and preview for what is to come in 2017 on the Bohemican Podcast. Pete and Travis will go over show stats, top 5 shows, and read emails to the program. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Acce…

It is Christmastime again in the Czech Republic and we will take you on a tour of the Prague Christmas market and offer you a seat at the Christmas Eve dinner table. Join Pete and his children as they wait for the Christmas carp and avoid the golden pig. Tune in and you will see what that means. Veselé Vánoce!!! A show by podcastnik.com — visit the…

Tonight we will walk you through the Saint Martin's Day traditions, instruct you on how to cook a traditional roasted goose, and provide you a seat at the table for young wine and a roasted goose celebration in downtown Prague. ​ Get your handcrafted lanterns ready....we explore the celebrations of Saint Martin's Day. A show by podcastnik.com — vis…

The Bohemican Podcast reviews the Sean Ellis film "Anthropoid" after the Prague film premiere on September 28, 2016. We talk of the historical background of the movie and how the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich had an immeasurable effect on the Nazi hierarchy and the Czech lands. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and new…

Welcome to a special travel journal of our trip back home to America. On this episode, my kids and I will provide insight to the differences between Czech and American culture and highlight our vacation stops in D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Michigan. This is our American vacation! A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news…

An episode way over due. On tonight's Bohemican Podcast, we talk Czech food in many forms and interview Czechs and expats on their favorite dishes. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite pivo, and dig in! Dobro chut A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.…

On this episode of the Bohemican Podcast, we explore the life and times of Czech business innovators Tomas and Antonin Bat’a of Zlin, Czechoslovakia. Through two world wars and a communist take over, the Bat’a name survives to this very day. This is more than a story about Czech shoes. It is a story of good business sense, innovation, and persevera…

Czech cottage life is a tradition that goes back generations. It is a way to re-connect with nature in winter and summer. ​We will take you on a trip to the rivers and mountains to feel Czech cottage life, first hand. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Repu…

Fellow Agora Podcaster and friend, Thomas Daly, interviews Pete Collman and Travis Dow on their podcast exploits with the Podcastnik programs produced by this duo. As the host of American Biography, Thomas Daly focuses on the ins and outs of podcasting and the lives of these two podcasters. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects…

On this episode of the Bohemican Podcast, we take a trip back in time and revisit life in Czechoslovakia under communist rule. We will be joined by The Eastern Border podcast host, Kristaps Andrejsons as we discuss the black market, joining the party, keeping your head down, and shopping at the local tuzek. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site…

In our third special bedtime stories episode, my son Nathanael and I will talk about the history and legends of Old Jewish Prague. From the Jewish protector made of clay, to a water goblin of the Vltava River, Prague's Jewish community has a long and storied past. Join us tonight for a few stories before bedtime. A show by podcastnik.com — visit th…

Alphonse Mucha was "the" Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist of his time. He was known best for his distinct style. He produced many paintings, illustrations, advertisements, postcards, and designs. His Slav Epic paintings were used as a pan slavic unifying movement and an illustrated history for the Czech and Moravian peoples. The Czec…

The kingdom of Greater Moravia, in what is today the Czech Republic, was a high water mark for self governance of the Czech, Moravian, and Slovak peoples. The leadership of several strong rulers of the day and the influence of two Christian brothers, allowed Greater Moravia to thrive for brief moment in history. Tonight we talk about the influence …

Join us for our second installment of the telling of Czech legends connected to the Prague Castle area. We will discuss the stories of the bells of St. Vitus, the mourning of King Charles IV, and the mystery of Prince Wenceslas' mother, Drahomira. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on t…

On our first edition of Bohemican Bedtime Stories we will explore several legends about the Charles Bridge in Prague. One of my favorite times of the day is spending the last few moments of the evening reading to my boy. I will read three well-known stories to my son, Nathanael, as we get ready for bedtime. The Builder of Charles Bridge. The Bridge…

The Austria-Hungarian Empire had their hands full against the Russians in the fall of 1914 outside of Warsaw, Poland. By the winter of 1915, the defense of the Fortress Przemyśl took its toll as harsh winter conditions set in. The embedded Czech soldiers fought off the Russian siege, frostbite, starvation, and disease while deep in the Carpathian M…

The end of World War One saw the creation of Czechoslovakia and the first republic. The Czechs were finding their collective identity and global footing when the Third Reich appeared on the scene. The Czechs and Slovaks were bartered away for the hope of "peace in our time" to appease Hitler. What would follow would lead Czechoslovakia back to prot…

This 30 minute review of 2015 and preview of 2016 covers all of our podcast programs from the Bohemican Podcast to the History of Alchemy, History of Germany, and multiple collaborative projects with other great shows. Pete and Travis highlight the new topics to explore in 2016 as well as the exciting "side-projects" available for our listeners and…

The guys from the "Come and Take It" podcast interview Travis and I about living in the Czech Republic and the contributions that Czech immigrants made to American culture in the great state of Texas. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out o…

On a special episode of the Bohemican podcast, we welcome the History of Alchemy podcast listeners with a topic focused on alchemy, a deal with the devil, and alchemical legend spanning nearly 600 years. Johannes Faust was more a myth than a man but his legend helped to inspire alchemical discoveries and create unforgettable ghost stories here in P…

Jan Mydlar led an eventful life in the 17th century. He was well respected at his gruesome occupation as Prague's Old Town executioner. His story is of lost love, a cruel twist of fate, and being a harbinger of the subjugation of the Czech people. Join us as we introduce you to this 17th century man behind the cowl of death, Jan Mydlar. A show by p…

Join us for a tour of some of Prague's more unique pubs. We will take a variety of dives and celebrated watering holes throughout the city. We will recount the now defunct party tram, discuss the best Czech pub food, and introduce you to some Czech pub etiquette. Pull up a seat and order some Olomouc cheese and a cold pivo... the pub crawl starts n…

Join us tonight as Travis Dow interviews Der Buddler of the Secret Cabinet Podcast to talk shop on all things behind the mic. We will discuss the research, setup, cost, and know how on how to start up a podcast within the genre of history. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this proj…

Stara Boleslav was the site of the murder of Saint Vaclav, or Wenceslas, some 1000 years ago. The patron Saint of the Czech People met his untimely death at the hands of his brother on the steps of the Chapel that carries his name today. This small town, located just east of Prague, is also a pilgrimage site for thousands. A show by podcastnik.com …

Travis Dow had a chance to meet up with Laszlo from the China History Podcast who was temporarily in the Bay Area and swung by for tea. On this evening's Bohemican Podcast we listen in to a chat about history, podcasting, and listener questions for Travis and Laszlo . The questions came from the HISTORY PODCASTS Facebook group. You can find Laszlo’…

The Thirty Years War was a brutal and bloody conflict in Europe. Many say the war started in Prague with the defenestrations, yet now the battle has come to the doorstep of Bohemia. The Swedish army, also comprised of ruthless mercenaries, launched an all-out attack on Prague. A determined army of citizens are the only thing stopping the Swedes fro…

Our first simucast of the Bohemican Audio Podcast and our new Youtube Channel. We take you to a real Golden Age Alchemy lab deep under Old Town Prague. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter …