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History Unloaded is a podcast about firearms history from curators desperate to say more than we can fit on a label. Listen in and hear us think out loud about history, museums, culture and the occasional John Moses Browning wisecrack.

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Season 8: Looking to the Future

2025/11/12

In the season finale, Danny and Ashley talk about their exciting upcoming projects, which may or may not also serve as an excuse for why there won't be new episodes until after January.

Season 8: Another Civil War Podcast

2025/11/05

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss how the history of the Civil War led them to their interest in the study of firearms.

Season 8: Shay's Rebellion and Beef Broth

2025/10/29

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk to Alex Mackenzie of Springfield Armory National Historic Site about the history of the armory, his independent research, and activities to keep him busy during the shutdown.

S8: Guns of the "Old" West

2025/10/22

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore lesser-known guns used in the West and redefine what they consider old in 2025.

S8: Iconic Gun Couples

2025/10/15

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about couples who have impacted gun culture through history.

Season 8: Practicing Pedantry

2025/10/08

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore early repeating technology through a different lens, reigniting an old disagreement about proper terminology from the past.

Season 8: Russian Nesting Dolls and Gun Collections

2025/10/01

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about large gun collections that are really just a collection of collections.

Season 8: Credit Where Credit is Due?

2025/09/24

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore well known names in firearms history and whether or not they get too much credit for their accomplishments.

Season 8: Whodunnit

2025/09/17

In this episode, Danny and Ashley highlight lesser-known designers who were critical in shaping firearms design.

Season 8: What Have We Been Up To?

2025/09/10

In the season premiere, Danny and Ashley talk about the projects they are working on and how they can't remember what season they are on.

Holiday Bonus: Not So Silent Night

2024/12/24

In this bonus holiday episode, Danny and Ashley talk to Elliot Aquila from Silencer Shop about all things suppressors.

Season 7: The Many Lives of Maxim

2024/03/05

In this season finale, Danny and Ashley continue to dig deeper into the weirdness that is Hiram Stevens Maxim's life.

Season 7: The Most Important Meal of the Day

2024/02/26

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss his recent trip to Fabrique National in Belgium, but all they want to do is talk about breakfast.

Season 7: What if Winchester Didn't Exist?

2024/02/20

Danny and Ashley stoke the flames of conspiracy trying to determine what would have happened had Smith & Wesson decided to make their lever action.

Rerun: CFM Journal Reboot

2024/02/12

Due to scheduling conflicts, Danny and Ashley were unable to record a new episode this week, so please take a listen to an older one, discussing the Armax Journal.

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4.9 out of 5

38 reviews

★★★★★

Josh Ironshaft 2026/09/11

This was good. Make more please

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dbacel 2022/05/09

Great fun historical / hysterical podcast

I really enjoy and look forward to these two each week. Whenever the new one shows on my feed I make a priority to listen. They are smart and very fun...

★★★☆☆

Jeffymcgiigan 2021/07/11

Smart but could be better

Just when Ashley is about to make a great point she stops and comments on a strange facial expression. Just stay focused

★★★★★

Shaff666 2020/12/24

Very Informative

An entertaining and educational podcast, the hosts know the subject matter, are well researched and entertaining.

★★★★★

Sabertooth88 2020/09/28

So good

As someone who works in museums, I love being able to hear about firearms in a museum setting. Everywhere I’ve worked hides their guns away and seem a...

★★★★★

Stephan Laker 2020/06/03

Much needed

This is a podcast that has been much needed. It is hard to find much on firearm history so this will be so nice and so needed. Keep it coming. THANKS...

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