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American History is far more complicated than a yearlong High School class could ever teach you. This podcast will tell you the rest of that story, focusing on colonies you've never heard of, that may be at your front door, like New Netherland and New Sweden, New France, the Haudenosaunee and the lampooned "Articles of Confederation," that serve as footnotes in the history presented to you. Join Eric Yanis, a NYS Certified Social Studies and SWD teacher, as he guides you through the history left out of the textbook.

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The Iroquois: War and Peace with France and the Northern Exodus (1663-75)

2026/10/06

The darkest days of the League leave the Iroquois along an uncertain path and a peace with the French create new internal dangers.

Vice President Chester A. Arthur: Assassination and Redemption

2026/08/16

Chester A. Arthur never thought he would ever become Vice President, let alone, President of the United States, but through a the tragic twist of fate Arthur's own reputation will tangentially lead to the assassination of President Garfield.

Vice President William A. Wheeler: The Most Honest Man in NY

2026/08/12

William A. Wheelers unimpeachable personality, will take him from a sleepy town in upstate NY to the 2nd highest office in the land.

Vice President Henry Wilson: The Natick Shoemaker and Reconstruction

2026/08/09

Henry Wilson, born Jeremiah Jones Colbath, to a dirt poor family in rural New Hampshire, will come one heartbeat away from the presidency.

Vice President Schuyler Colfax: Radical Republicans, Reconstruction and The Credit Mobilier Scandal

2026/08/07

Schuyler "Smiler" Colfax uses his charm to ascend to the position of Speaker of the House and Vice President. The presidency is within his grasp if he keep his avarice a secret.

Vice President Andrew Johnson: The Tennessee Tailor and the Lincoln Assassination

2026/08/04

A destitute runaway indentured apprentice becomes President of the United States.

Vice President Hannibal Hamlin: The Civil War VP

2026/08/02

Hannibal Hamlin helps form the Republican Party and becomes Vice President right before the outbreak of the Civil War, while also serving in the Coast Guard, pushing Lincoln to emancipate the enslaved and helping to create the first black regiments.

Vice President John C. Breckinridge: Unionist to Confederate

2026/07/30

Breckinridge becomes Vice President just as the seams holding our nation together begin to fray. He will try his best to hold the nation together for as long as his Southern sentimentalities will allow. Returning to the senate, after serving as Vice President Breckinridge is forced to make a difficult decision, becoming the only Presidential candidate to ever face his opponent on the field of battle.

Vice President William R. King: A Gentleman's Gentleman

2026/07/26

William Rufus King had a long road to the Vice Presidency, with a few intrigues along the way everyone expected him to be stellar in the role, of course fate had different plans...

Vice President Millard Fillmore: The NY Underdog

2026/07/23

A young cloth makers apprentice rises through the ranks to become the Vice President of United States. how did he accomplish this? What legacy did he and leave? Lastly, how did the issues of his Vice Presidency impact his ascension to President.

Vice President George M. Dallas: War Hawk and Contender

2026/07/18

The life and times of our 11th Vice President George Mifflin Dallas. Featuring his rise to power, rivalry with James Buchanan, the wild story of his Vice Presidential nomination, and his plan to become President of the United States.

Season Four: Endnotes

2026/07/12

The endnotes episode for season four of the Other States of America Podcast. Eric reviews the season, gives a few shout outs, reviews a number of books, and provides his endnotes for for the season. Please stay tuned for Our Vices!

Mound Builders to Confederates: The Muscogee Creek (1540-1718)

2026/06/29

Long ago in the American South great paramount chiefs constructed large mounds to glorify their families and host their temples. One chiefdom gave way to another, until the invasion of Hernando DeSoto in the 1540's beginning an era in time known as the Mississippian Shatter Zone. Emerging from this time of disease and war these former Mound Builders created a new society culminating in the creation of the Muscogee Creek Confederacy, and the Seminole.

Spanish Florida: The British Are Coming (1668-1718)

2026/05/25

Spanish Florida was once the only European colony on the East Coast. Now, Spanish Florida will be lucky to exist at all, as the English hordes and their Muscogee Creek allies, devastate and depopulate massive parts of the South East.

Carolina: The Rise of South Carolina (1680-1712)

2026/04/21

After the settlement, abandonment, resettlement and relocation of Charles Towne, within the unified Province of Carolina, the southern portion of the Province rapidly grew, and through wars and the native slave trade, completely reshaped the human landscape of the South East, the effects of which reverberate over to the Mississippi and down into the Florida peninsula.

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4.9 out of 5

125 reviews

★★★★★

LADrews 2025/10/17

I am obsessed

Even if you are remotely interested in history beyond the lacking details, you might’ve learned from formal education this podcast is for you. I’m not...

★★★★★

Phil872 2025/05/23

Fascinating history

This is one of the best podcasts, and I highly recommend it. Eric delivers a rich and fascinating historical podcast on the history of America, coloni...

★★★★★

Jack Macker 2025/02/03

Highly recommended

If we could clone Eric and have him teaching American history in every high school in the US, we would have the most insightful, knowledgeable, and th...

★★★★★

adam_brandon 2025/01/29

A must for history lovers

I stumbled across this podcast when I wanted to know what ‘King Phillips War’ was. After a few episodes I realized how little I understood our found...

★★★★★

Horkey76 2024/12/17

Excellent!!

I’ve been listening for hours. This definitely aids me in my ancestry research. Keep up the good work!

★★★★★

Lisa*Lisa 2024/07/29

great history podcast

Informative and brilliantly researched, Mr. Yanis brings the past alive

★★★★★

SloppyNachos377 2023/08/23

Awesome

Such a great podcast. I can’t stop listening. The pace and delivery is perfect. Best history podcast I have listened too.

★★★★★

j.albert.bowden 2023/02/03

fabulous

this podcast has taught me a plethora of things, most importantly that my knowledge of early america is sorely lacking, and typically wrong. love the ...

★★★★★

Songbirdmuse 2022/08/14

Hidden Gem

Love the subject matter of this podcast. It’s inclusive and thorough and covers many fascinating, but often overlooked events and characters.

★☆☆☆☆

Jim DV 2022/05/16

Other states of america - French Florida 1

Mr Yanis, despite his express statement, misrepresents the beliefs of Calvinism and of Catholocism, and worse yet ascribes his misrepresentation as mo...

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