History podcasts

I'm a big history buff especially for WWI. The king of history podcasts is Dan Carlin. His delivery is great while staying politically neutral. Many of his specific topics are multi episode, some taking up to 6 hours to complete.  I've listened to them all.

Short (1-2 hour) podcast to get started on. 
Prophets of Doom, #48 After the Protestant reformation, religion changed and everything was up for grabs. 
American Peril, #49 The Spanish American War is discussed. Was the US the good guys or bad guys?

To really get hooked on Dan Carlin.
Blueprint for Armageddon, #50-55. Five episodes but you will give you a good understanding of WWI. My personal favorite
Destroyer of the Worlds, #59.  How did the US become a nuclear power and the politics behind it. Lots of wow moments.

In 2nd place, My History can beat up your Politics. Never boring and always informative. 
Favorites
Charleston 1860 and Secession. A little more complicated than our history books tell us
That time DNC rigged the nomination.  Dirty politics
The Spanish flu of 1918. Don't they wish they had their flu shots

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