Best James Fennessy Podcasts (2024)

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History Speaker Series with Kristen Engel and Henrician Spectacle 1:15:43

19h ago1:15:43

1:15:43

In this episode, Kristen Engel discusses her experiences in a graduate program at the University of Connecticut and her dissertation research, which uses courtly spectacle to examine the portrayals of political and cultural ideals in the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII, which led to political and cultural transformations in early Tudor England. …

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History Speaker Series with Dr. Jamie Goodall and Pirate Black Sam Bellamy 44:03

15d ago44:03

44:03

In this episode, Dr. Jamie Goodall discusses her new book, The Daring Exploits of Pirate Black Sam Bellamy: From Cape Cod to the Caribbean, which describes the political, cultural, legal, and economic relationships between pirates and the coast of colonial New England. Dr. Goodall teaches American history at Southern New Hampshire University and is…

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History Speaker Series with Dr. Allen York and Civil War Pittsburgh 1:22:02

3M ago1:22:02

1:22:02

In this episode, Dr. Allen York discusses his new book, Our People Are Warlike: Civil War Pittsburgh and Home-Front Mobilization, which connects the wartime experience of Pittsburgh into the larger narrative of the war revealing how the mobilization of the community was shaped by both prewar and frontline events and forces. Dr. York teaches militar…

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History Speaker Series with Dr. Luke Peterson and the U.S. Military in the Print Media 1:04:21

4M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Dr. Luke Peterson teaches Arabic and Middle Eastern history at Southern New Hampshire University and Duquesne University. In this episode, Dr. Peterson discusses his new book, The U.S. Military in the Print News Media: Service and Sacrifice in Contemporary Discourse, which “analyzes the history of the popular discourse in the United States concerne…

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Museum Careers for Historians: Jazlyn Sanderson - Director, Museum of Native American History 17:20

10M ago17:20

17:20

Jazlyn Sanderson is the Director of the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville, Arkansas. In this episode, Jazlyn talks to Southern New Hampshire University’s David Buresh about the benefits of having a history degree and how to get into the museum field. David and Jazlyn go into different types of internships within the Museum of Native …

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Constitution Day 2023: The Fourteenth Amendment and Modern United States History 26:05

11M ago26:05

26:05

Get out your parchment and quill, it’s Constitution Day! In this episode, Rob will discuss the historical origins of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, how legal and popular conceptions of the Amendment have changed over the decades, and how the Amendment is relevant to our present political sphere. Dr. Denning is the Assoc…

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Museum Careers for Historians: Karen Kincaid Brady - Programming Director, Neill-Cochran House Museum 30:15

12M ago30:15

30:15

Karen Kincaid Brady is the Programming Director for the Neill-Cochran House Museum in Austin, Texas. In this episode, Karen talks to Southern New Hampshire University’s Callie Cook about the value of building your network, career opportunities in history, and creative ways to connect and build experiences with colleagues. This episode was originall…

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Museum Careers for Historians: Karl McKinnon - Assistant Director of Operations and Chief Financial Officer, Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 24:15

12M ago24:15

24:15

Karl McKinnon is the Assistant Director of Operations and Chief Financial Officer at the Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Gastonia, North Carolina. Today Karl speaks with Southern New Hampshire University’s Peter Bartel about how to make yourself stand out when applying for careers in the museum world, the importance of exuding …

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Museum Careers for Historians: Buster Ratliff - Director of Operations, Cultural Foundation of the Texas Panhandle and Panhandle-Plains Museum 49:14

1y ago49:14

49:14

Buster Ratliff is the Director of Operations for the Cultural Foundation of the Texas Panhandle & Panhandle-Plains Museum on the campus of West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. In this episode, Buster talks with Southern New Hampshire University’s Callie Cook about the value of building your network and understanding company values. This epis…

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Museum Careers for Historians: Bonnie Barnes - Executive Director, Keys History and Discover Center 40:37

1y ago40:37

40:37

Bonnie Barnes is the Executive Director for Keys History and Discovery Center in Florida. In this episode, Bonnie talks to Southern New Hampshire University’s Callie Cook about informational interviewing, company research, and the different career paths one can explore with a history degree. This episode was originally broadcast on Southern New Ham…

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The Importance of the Liberal Arts with Tim Garrity - Historian, Mount Desert Island Historical Society 25:53

1y ago25:53

25:53

Tim Garrity has served as a hospital administrator and the director of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, from which he recently retired. We have talked to Tim before about his organization, but this time we discuss his view of the liberal arts in general, what liberal arts degree holders bring to various industries, and what liberal arts …

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Should I Go to Graduate School (MA or PhD) for History? 54:11

1y ago54:11

54:11

Rob keeps the gang together to answer the question often posed by history majors: Should I go to graduate school in history? Eric Greisinger, Allison Millward, CB Repass, Matt Schandler, Ryan Tripp, and Rob discuss the magnitude and consequences of the decision to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees in history, share some of their grad school exper…

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How Do I Write a History Research Paper? 23:33

1+ y ago23:33

23:33

In this final episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel tackles the writing process: How do you organize your thoughts and get past that dreaded blank page? Speaker timeline: 00:54 - Matt Schandler 06:36 - CB Repass 07:55 - Ryan Tripp 10:03 - Allison Millward 12:42 - Eric Greisinger 14:22 - Rob Denni…

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How Do I Develop a Thesis Statement? 15:15

1+ y ago15:15

15:15

In this fifth episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel tackles thesis statements: What are they, why they are important, and how do you develop them? Speaker timeline: 00:51 - Matt Schandler 04:56 - Eric Greisinger 05:17 - Rob Denning 06:05 - CB Repass 06:15 - Rob Denning 06:38 - Eric Greisinger 06:…

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How Do I Find Primary Sources for a History Research Project? 24:23

1+ y ago24:23

24:23

In this fourth episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel explains how they identify relevant primary sources that will help them go beyond the existing secondary source literature. We will discuss different ways to search for relevant and useful primary sources, how to determine which primary sources…

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How Do I Find Secondary Sources for a History Research Project? 23:05

1+ y ago23:05

23:05

In this third episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel explains how they tackle the potentially vast body of existing secondary sources that will help them provide context on the research project. We discuss different ways to search for secondary sources, how to determine which secondary sources mig…

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How Do I Develop a Historical Research Question? 14:08

1+ y ago14:08

14:08

In this second episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel tackles the importance and selection of a good research question, which will guide the historian throughout the research process. Speaker timeline: 01:00 - CB Repass 01:48 - Eric Greisinger 02:13 - CB Repass 02:28 - Matt Schandler 03:09 - Allis…

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How Do I Find a History Research Topic? 18:14

1+ y ago18:14

18:14

With this episode we are launching a new series on how historians research and write on historical topics, starting with the selection of a research topic and ending with the writing process. In this first episode, a panel of historians discuss the initial selection of a research topic. Speaker timeline: 00:58 - CB Repass 01:58 - Ryan Tripp 02:48 -…

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Legal Careers for Historians: Mathew Merz - Conflicts Analyst, Akerman LLP 32:05

1+ y ago32:05

32:05

Mathew Merz earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Southern New Hampshire University in 2020 and works as Conflicts Analyst at Akerman LLP. In this episode, Mathew discusses the research, writing, and analytical skills that he learned as a history major which have been particularly useful to his job as a researcher for a law firm. Recomme…

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Library Careers for Historians: Nina Thomas - Manager, Westerville History Museum 30:36

1+ y ago30:36

30:36

Nina Thomas is the manager of the Westerville History Museum, which is part of the public library system in Westerville, Ohio. In this episode, Nina discusses her academic and professional background, life as a museum manager, the nature of the museum’s public outreach efforts, and what a museum manager might look for in job applicants. Recommendat…

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Business Careers for Historians: Deb Gogliettino - Associate Dean of Business Academics, SNHU 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

30:40

In this episode, Rob talks to Deb Gogliettino, Associate Dean for online Business Academics at Southern New Hampshire University, about the ways that her undergraduate degree in history has helped her business-oriented career, which included positions in human resources, business administration, and academics. We also discuss how history students c…

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Writing Historical Fiction: Paul Witcover - Author, Lincolnstein, and Associate Dean of MFA in Creative Writing, SNHU 57:57

1+ y ago57:57

57:57

In this episode, Jimmy and Rob talk to Paul Witcover, Associate Dean for the online Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Southern New Hampshire University, about his recent novel, Lincolnstein, and the skills and responsibilities required of authors writing historical fiction. Recommendations: Paul Witcover, Lincolnstein (PS Publishin…

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Scotty Edler presents The Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and Covid-19 (Part 2) 1:20:48

1+ y ago1:20:48

1:20:48

In this second episode on the Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and Covid-19, Rob Denning, James Fennessy, and Scotty Edler discuss the long-term political, social, economic, and cultural consequences of the plague and the flu, and they attempt to use those precedents to predict the long-term effects of Covid-19 on our own future lives.…

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Scotty Edler presents The Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and Covid 19 (Part 1) 1:16:52

1+ y ago1:16:52

1:16:52

During the next two episodes, Rob and James talk to Scotty Edler about his research into the causes and consequences of three major disease epidemics: the Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and Covid-19. Here we discuss the historical contexts of each disease and the lessons learned from each outbreak.By Robert Denning and James Fennessy

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Juneteenth: The Second Independence Day 12:33

2y ago12:33

12:33

In this episode, Rob presents his research into quick questions from his employer's communications office regarding the history of the Juneteenth Holiday. He does not provide quick answers.By Robert Denning and James Fennessy

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Working Historians Roundtable: Watergate 2:02:22

2y ago2:02:22

2:02:22

On the fiftieth anniversary of the Watergate break-in, Rob and six fellow historians discuss the international and domestic political contexts leading up to the event, the break-in and subsequent investigations, and the short- and long-term consequences of Watergate on American political and constitutional history. Thanks to historians Mike Green, …

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Careers in History: Rob Denning - Associate Dean for History, SNHU 13:56

2+ y ago13:56

13:56

In this episode, re-broadcast from the Passion and Practicality podcast series, Rob discusses the skills that students learn while in pursuit of a history degree that will be valuable on the job market after graduation (even in fields that don't include the word "history"). He also describes some of the ways that students can prepare for the job ma…

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Digital Careers for Historians: John Bertland - Digital Librarian/Content Specialist, Presidio Trust 58:27

3y ago58:27

58:27

John Bertland is the Digital Librarian and Content Specialist for the Presidio Trust in San Francisco, California. In this episode, we discuss John’s academic and professional background, his work at the Presidio Trust, and we end with a story about mules. Recommendations Harwood P. Hinton and Jerry Thompson, Courage Above All Things: General John …

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Constitution Day 2021: Elections, Protests, and Transfers of Power 1:16:42

3y ago1:16:42

1:16:42

It’s Constitution Day, and we are celebrating with a roundtable discussion of elections, protests, and the transfer of political power in the context of the Constitution of the United States by a panel of historians including Natalie Sweet, Ryan Tripp, and Joel Tscherne. Associate Dean Robert Denning hosts the presentation. Listeners can access thi…

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Writing Local History: Joe Flickinger - High School Teacher and Local Historian 43:25

3y ago43:25

43:25

Joe Flickinger teaches high school history outside Cincinnati, Ohio, and is the Vice President of the Green Township Historical Association. In this episode, Rob, Jimmy, and Joe discuss how to research and write local history, with examples from Joe’s writings on the Bridgetown Cemetery, suburbanization in Colerain Township, and the bicentennial of…

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Preserving History: Jennifer Bryant - Preservation Compliance Officer, Colorado State Historical Preservation Office (encore) 25:10

3y ago25:10

25:10

Encore presentation (and therefore outdated in just about every way): Jennifer Bryant is an instructor at SNHU and a preservation compliance officer with the Colorado State Historical Preservation Office. In this conversation, we talk about some aspects of the history of the American West, blindspots in history regarding violence against minority g…

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Preserving History: Jen Bryant - Facility Management Compliance Specialist, National Park Service (update) 1:12:05

3y ago1:12:05

1:12:05

Jennifer Bryant appeared in our third episode back in 2017, and in this episode Jimmy and Rob catch up with Jen to discuss her new job and then wander down a variety of historical footpaths to discuss environmental history, the American West, historical memory, and the future history to be written about the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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Consultant Careers for Historians: Bob Irvine - Consultant, PARC Resources (encore) 19:19

3y ago19:19

19:19

Dr. Bob Irvine teaches history in the Master of Arts in History program at SNHU and is a consultant for Parc Resources in Oregon. In this episode, Dr. Irvine talks about his research and teaching interests, water reclamation projects in Kansas during the twentieth century, and the historical skills he uses in his job as a consultant.…

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Consultant Careers for Historians: Bob Irvine - Consultant, Parc Resources (update) 21:06

3y ago21:06

21:06

Bob Irvine teaches history in the Master of Arts program at Southern New Hampshire and is a consultant for Parc Resources in Eastern Oregon. In this episode we discuss what Bob has been up to since his last interview in 2017, including new projects in collaboration with Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest.…

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Teaching Careers for Historians: Chris Kline - Learning Community Facilitator (encore) 18:12

3y ago18:12

18:12

Christopher Kline, an instructor and Learning Community Facilitator for Southern New Hampshire University, discusses his research and teaching interests, why the Whiskey Rebellion broke out in post-Revolutionary Pennsylvania, the evolution of his career, and advice for students looking to break into careers in history. Professor Kline has worked as…

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Teaching History: Chris Kline - Senior Manager of General Education Evaluation Faculty, Western Governors University (update) 43:17

3y ago43:17

43:17

Chris Kline is the Senior Manager for General Education at Western Governors University. In this episode, Rob, Jimmy, and Chris discuss Chris’s decision to start a doctoral program, the online student experience, the real estate market, the changing work habits that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, the January 6 Insurrection, the need for better ed…

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Researching Irish Spies: Kate Schaefer - Historian and Adjunct Instructor, SNHU 1:01:48

3y ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Kate Schaefer teaches history at Southern New Hampshire University. In this episode, Kate discusses her research into female spies during the Irish Rebellion of 1916 and World War II. And then there is some chatter about the Sisters of Mercy and the CIA’s suggestions for disrupting Zoom meetings, kinda. This episode’s recommendations: Sarah Rose, D…

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Season 2 Trailer 2:22

3+ y ago2:22

2:22

Season 1 lasted for four years, and then Rob put the podcast on hiatus because, I dunno, pandemic? Exhaustion? While searching for the meaning of life, he found his old chum Jimmy Fennessy on a remote mountaintop and the two decided to get the band back together and work on Season 2 of Working Historians, which will be bigger and better than ever b…

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Update for Soundcloud Subscribers 1:24

3+ y ago1:24

1:24

The Working Historians podcast is switching its hosting site from Soundcloud to Podbean, so Soundcloud subscribers should consider re-subscribing through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or any of the other dozens of podcast apps out there. In this episode, Rob provides a teaser for upcoming changes to the podcast (including a new website…

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Peter Milich - Historian 53:01

3+ y ago53:01

53:01

Dr. Peter Milich is a historian who specializes in Russian, Soviet, and Eastern European history. As a witness to the collapse of modern nations like the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia, Rob and Pete discuss the state of modern international affairs. This episode’s recommendations: Alfred McCoy, “The Rise and Decline of US Global Power” (October 25, 20…

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Paul McKenzie-Jones - Historian 49:39

3+ y ago49:39

49:39

Dr. Paul McKenzie-Jones teaches history, focusing on political activism among Native Americans and other indigenous peoples around the world. This episode’s recommendations: Nick Estes, Our History is the Future: Standing Rock Versus the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the Long Resistance of Indigenous Resistance (Verso, 2019), https://www.versobooks.c…

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Cassandra Clark - Public Historian, State of Utah, and Adjunct Instructor 1:03:38

3+ y ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Dr. Cassandra Clark teaches history at Southern New Hampshire University and Salt Lake Community College and is a public historian with the State of Utah’s Department of Heritage and Arts. In this episode, we will discuss Dr. Clark’s academic and professional background, her work with the State of Utah, and her research on the history of insanity a…

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Guy Ruoff - History Instructor and Town Supervisor, Scott NY 34:39

3+ y ago34:39

34:39

Dr. Guy Ruoff teaches history at Southern New Hampshire University and is Town Supervisor for Scott, New York. In this episode, Guy talks to Rob about his academic and professional background, his present and future political career, and the importance of historical knowledge in the political sphere. This episode’s recommendations: The Memory Palac…

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Researching Puerto Rican History: Deirdre Lannon - Senior Lecturer, Texas State University 1:16:38

3+ y ago1:16:38

1:16:38

Deirdre Lannon teaches history at Texas State University. In this episode, Deirdre discusses her academic and professional background (including her time fronting a rockabilly band!) and her dissertation research topic, Ruth Reynolds and her role in the fight for Puerto Rican independence.By Robert Denning and James Fennessy

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Scott Black - Historian, Southern New Hampshire University 53:57

4y ago53:57

53:57

Scott Black teaches history at numerous colleges and universities, including Southern New Hampshire University. In this episode, Scott talks about his academic and professional background, his career teaching history, and the challenges and rewards of writing historical fiction. This episode’s recommendations: Sabaton: https://www.sabaton.net/ Vari…

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Karen Sieber - Humanities Specialist, McGillicuddy Humanities Center, University of Maine 50:26

4y ago50:26

50:26

Karen Sieber is a Humanities Specialist for the Clement and Laura McGillicuddy Humanities Center at the University of Maine. In this episode we discuss her academic and professional background, the major public history research projects with which she has been affiliated, her work at the Humanities Center, and our history-related recommendations Th…

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Adam Lehman - Assistant Professor, Guilford Technical Community College 33:49

4y ago33:49

33:49

Adam Lehman is Assistant Professor of History at Guilford Technical Community College. In this episode we discuss his academic and professional background and his research into the missed privateering opportunities of the War of 1812. This episode’s recommendations: Jeff Kinard, “Lectures in History: Civil War Weaponry,” C-Span, https://www.c-span.…

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Constitution Day 2020 1:36:13

4y ago1:36:13

1:36:13

It’s Constitution Day! This presentation will include a roundtable discussion of the origins of the Constitution, some of its provisions, and its influence on modern life in the United States by a panel of historians and political scientists, including Michael Gattis, Harley Hall, Robbin Mellen, Jeremy Pedigo, and Brigitte Powell. Associate Dean Ro…

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Shenetha Solomon - Consultant, Researcher, and Teacher 45:29

4y ago45:29

45:29

Shenetha Solomon is a historical consultant, a doctoral student, and an instructor at Southern New Hampshire University. In this episode we discuss her academic and professional background, and we focus on her research into the history of the town of Taft, Oklahoma, and her family’s connections to the town.This episode’s recommendations:Daina Ramey…

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ICOFOM 2020 Annual Assembly 41:49

4y ago41:49

41:49

Working Historians is excited to broadcast the proceedings of "Theoretical Museology in US and Tribal Contexts," a symposium organized and hosted by the International Committee for Museology (ICOFOM), International Council of Museums - US (ICOM-US), the Association of African American Museums (AAAM), and Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). Th…

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