More Local History & Community Focused Podcasters
ALABAMA
- Arc Stories - Live stories are the lifeblood of a podcast that covers Southern lives, as told by Southerners.
- S-Town - Learn about an Alabama town in a true story that listens like a novel about murder, treasure, and mystery.
ARIZONA
- Arizona.FYI Podcast - Ripped from yesterday's headlines and mixed with today's interesting issues, this collection of stories, interviews, discussions and a little pop culture from around the Arizona Territory will educate and entertain while offering a glimpse into daily life in the perpetual Wild West.
- Out Loud and Proud! - Pride takes center stage in this podcast about LGBT people in Tucson and Southern Arizona. From coming-out stories to glimpses into how the modern gay rights movement was born, it's a forum on equality, dignity and activism.
ARKANSAS
- Primary Sources - Politicians, artists, journalists and more gather to bring Arkansas to life.
CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
- Hidden History of Los Angeles - Discover the other side of Los Angeles history with stories you probably haven’t heard about La La Land.
- L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - A blog about a podcast about a city. L.A Meekly is a monthly podcast on Los Angeles history put out by Daniel Zafran and Greg Gonzalez, two homegrown Californians with a penchant for morbid historical facts and sleazy donuts.
Sacramento
- The View from Here - Listen to first-person documentaries and digital stories about Sacramento past and present.
San Diego
- Voice of San Diego - This podcasts puts San Diego’s unique culture into context, with special segments on education, news and the arts.
San Francisco
- Bay Curious - Dig deeper into what makes the Bay Area unique in a podcast that’s part history, part local.
- East Bay Yesterday - East Bay history podcast that gathers, shares & celebrate stories from Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
- Good Muslim, Bad Muslim - What's good (and bad) about being a Muslim woman in the United States? Comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh and activist Tanzila "Taz" Ahmed explore.
COLORADO
- Changing Denver - This show explores how people are changing Denver—and how the city is, in turn, changing them.
DELAWARE
- History Matters - Go off the beaten path with stories about the lesser-known sides of Delaware.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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Our Town - With host Andy Ockershausen featuring a different personality/talent each episode related to Washington, DC during the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s who have made an impact in the DC Metro Area.
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State of the re(Union) - Explore how America creates community with a series of love letters to America, hosted by playwright and journalist Al Leston.
- Sidedoor - More than 154 million treasures fill the Smithsonian’s vaults, but where public access ends, Sidedoor’s stories begin. With the help of biologists, artists, historians, archaeologists, zookeepers and even astrophysicists, host Tony Cohn sneaks listeners through Smithsonian’s side door, using his insider access to search for stories that can’t be found anywhere else.
- The Kojo Nnamdi Show - From Washington, D.C., the live magazine program highlights news, political issues and social trends of the day and includes listener’s calls, emails and tweets.
FLORIDA
- Audio Tour Ocala/Local History For Young Adults - Robin And The Giant is the stage name for Robin MacBlane and Larry Whitler. They are radio hosts in Ocala, Florida, at radio station WOCA The Source 96.3 FM and 1370 AM.
- Samuel Proctor Oral History Program -SPOHP’s official free, community podcasts offer oral history episodes for download, featuring first-person interviews and living histories of individuals from all walks of life. Over 100 podcast features, and four ongoing podcast series.
Miami
- Biscayne Tales - From ghosts of the Old South to the excesses of the Jazz Age, delve into the history of Miami and south Florida.
Orlando
- Samuel Proctor Oral History Program - Learn about history from Central Florida residents One episode told the story of one Vietnam War veteran who was indicted for attempting to disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami.
GEORGIA
- Atlanta Considered - Atlanta native Rickey Bevington plumbs the depths of Atlanta history and culture in this comprehensive show.
HAWAII
- Offshore - From struggles over race and power to a season-long exploration of a sacred mountain, this podcast is 100 percent Hawaii.
IDAHO
- Idaho History - Boise State Public Radio investigates into Idaho’s past—and even goes as far back as its prehistoric days.
ILLINOIS
- Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast - Our short episodes feature book recommendations, library news, discussions, author interviews, local history stories, and a whole lot more.
- Curious City - When the people of Chicago have their curiosity piqued by something in their city, they enlist this podcasting team to answer their questions.
- Deerfield Public Library Podcast -Monthly episodes featuring in-depth interviews with notable guests, including community leaders, authors, artists, and others with interesting Deerfield connections. Hear fascinating stories from your neighbors, get to know the world around you, and discover Deerfield.
- Peoria Public Library - The talented local writers and researchers often find gems of local history that have escaped being chronicled. These podcasts reveal little known facts about Peoria and its history.
INDIANA
IOWA
- Talk of Iowa - Iowans gather to chat about their state’s unique history and culture.
KANSAS
- Past and Present - Wichita State history professors look into Kansas’ past—and show how it’s never far from today’s happenings.
KENTUCKY
- Grayson County Historical Society - The Grayson County Historical Society of Kentucky strives to preserve the history of the county and make its findings open for public use through a museum and research library.
- The Wisdom Project -The University of Kentucky Libraries pick their favorites among over 10,000 oral histories and interviews.
LOUISIANA
MAINE
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
- Lore - The darker side of history comes to life in a podcast that finds the truth behind New England’s creepiest urban legends and old wives’ tales.
MICHIGAN
- Created Equal - This Detroit-based podcast explores inequality through a historical lens.
- Detroit History Podcast - Telling the story of Detroit through this town’s cultural, social, political, musical and automotive heritage.
- The YpsiArbor Cast - From the banks of the Huron River, this is The YpsiArbor Cast! Join your hosts, Bob & Ingraham, as they drive across the Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti bi-city area, discussing local history and culture and news and also time travel insurance.
MINNESOTA
- Counter Stories - Come sit at the lunch counter to talk about culture, race and history in a state with rapidly changing demographics.
- Northfield History Podcast - History of the buildings in downtown and will give you some insight into the stories that make Northfield the unique place it is.
MISSISSIPPI
MISSOURI
St. Louis
Kansas City
MONTANA
- Montana Historical Society - The Montana Historical Society is the guardian of Montana's memory. Established in 1865, the oldest institution of its kind in the West.
- Last Best Stories - These audio stories show that Montana has many a tale to tell.
NEBRASKA
NEVADA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
- New England Today - What’s old is new again in a podcast devoted to the region’s unique culture and rich history.
NEW JERSEY
- UnCommon History - This now-defunct podcast focused on unusual and obscure facts from the Garden State.
NEW MEXICO
- City on the Edge - Strange history, politics, and ghost stories in a podcast that’s all about Albuquerque.
NEW YORK
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Albany Made Podcast - A podcast about the city of Albany and the library's place in it. With the help of our staff and the local community, we will explore everything from local history, to arts and culture, to the function of the library in the community.
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American Desis - What does it mean to be South Asian in America today? Comedian Akaash Singh and actor Arjun Gupta try to find out with interviews of all kinds of Desis and an exploration of immigration, assimilation and identity.
- Bowery Boys - Taking its name from the legendary New York City neighborhood, this podcast looks at the history of New York and its influence on American history.
- Brooklyn Historical Society - BHS connects the past to the present and makes the vibrant history of Brooklyn tangible, relevant, and meaningful for today's diverse communities, and for generations to come.
- Drinking Points - A history podcast, brewed for your enjoyment. We have a passion for all things Buffalo, NY; especially our local beer and history. So crack open a cold one, and take a 15 mile trip down the Erie Canal with us. Remember to always drink responsibly, which means, you've gotta drink local.
- History Alive! Radio Show hosted by Dr. Richard Hull - Podcast about the history, natural heritage, and local community of the Town of Warwick, New York.
- Latino USA - Every week, this 20-year-old radio show tells the stories of Latinos all over the United States and delves into culture, history, and current events the mainstream media often misses.
- Long Island History Project - A twice-a-month podcast featuring interviews with researchers, authors, filmmakers, collectors and any person with a passion for the history of this riotous island. From tales of revolutionary spies to memories of one-legged stock car racers, we seek to bring you authentic voices with compelling stories to tell. We also aim to shine a light on those people and organizations working to preserve Long Island’s heritage.
NORTH CAROLINA
- Cape Fear Unearthed - A podcast digging into the history books of Southeastern North Carolina. The weekly podcast will feature stories drawn from the region's persisting legends, historical oddities and mysterious figures that have helped shape its legacy and culture.
Charlotte
- Charlotte Five Podcast - This weekly podcast focuses on all things Charlotte, with a special focus on African-American history.
Raleigh-Durham
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIO
- Lorain Historical Society - The Lorain Historical Society (Loraine, Ohio) engages members of the community and visitors in their shared and diverse history through preservation, education, collaborations, and exciting programming for all ages, so that we learn from the past, develop civic pride, and transform the future.
- Ohio Mysteries - Each week Paula and Stephen explore unsolved murders, lost shipwrecks, local legends and more!
Cleveland
- History Talk from Origins - Current events get a historical twist with this podcast produced by Ohio State University and Miami University.
Columbus
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia
- Where I'm From - Enter the famous and not-so-famous neighborhoods of Philly and learn about the city only locals know.
Pittsburgh
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- Allegheny Valley History Podcast - The Allegheny Valley History Podcast explores and showcases topics celebrating the cultural, industrial, and ethnic heritage of the Allegheny River Valley of Western Pennsylvania.
- Argot: Audio Short Stories Podcast - Argot: Audio Short Stories Podcast is a collection of creative story vignettes adapted from the Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative Collection. These audio short stories are inspired by actual events. Argot represents some of the most heartfelt moments from veterans’ oral history.
- Beaver County History Podcast - The Beaver County History Podcast promotes and celebrates our rich heritage and significant local history throughout Beaver County, Pennsylvania and surrounding region.
- Inventing Pittsburgh - Look back at the people and places that made Pittsburgh the place it is today, including stories like how the beloved Steelers got their logo.
- Little Beaver Historical Society Podcast - The Little Beaver Historical Society Podcast features stories and news about the Little Beaver Historical Society and local history of northern Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The Little Beaver Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Darlington, Pa. The Society maintains three museums, an authentic log cabin, and a working forge.
- Rochester Area Heritage Society Podcast - The Rochester Area Heritage Society Podcast features stories and news about the Rochester Area Heritage Society and local history of central Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
- Saturday Light Brigade - SLBRadio Oral History Programs of Pittsburgh connect teens with adult role models in their communities.
- Stories from the Pennsylvania Wilds - A collection of rural counties in North-Central Pennsylvania, is an isolated outdoor paradise. But the stories from the people who live and work in this region play a major part in our state, national, and even global history.
- The Magical Coach Podcast - The Magical Coach Podcast is hosted by the Larry Bruno Foundation and features stories and community profiles of great coaches and student athletes.
- Tony Lavorgne’s Legends & Lore Podcast - Tony Lavorgne’s Legends & Lore Podcast explores the history and tales of ghost stories, mysterious crimes & murders, UFOs, witchcraft, and other occult happenings still thriving in the Greater Ohio Valley region of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio–and beyond.
- Uncomfortable Conversations Speaker Series Podcast - Podcast related to the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls, creates forums to help initiate conversations about topics that can affect our children, our families, our friends, and our communities. Each of the programs is designed to provide the opportunity to become aware of community issues, begin a discussion and sharing of information, and empower participants to take appropriate action.
- Veteran Voices: The Oral History Podcast - Veteran Voices: The Oral History Podcast features conversations with those who tell veterans’ stories in creative and interesting ways, such as oral historians, authors, poets, playwrights, and photographers. Focus on Western Pennsylvania.
Erie
- Hurstories - Students from Mercyhurst University delve into local history and put it in national context.
RHODE ISLAND
- Crimetown - Thrills abound in a podcast steeped in the criminal underbelly of Providence.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia
- Walter Edgar's Journal - This rambling podcast explores everything from South Carolina’s colonial roots to its present-day challenges.
Charleston
SOUTH DAKOTA
- South Dakota History - From prairies to politics and everything in between, South Dakota Public Broadcasting has the scoop on its state’s history.
TENNESSEE
Nashville
- One Voice Nashville - Listening is the focus in an oral history podcast dedicated to documenting the stories of real Nashville residents.
Memphis
- Memphis Type History - It’s the history of Memphis as residents see it—through its typography and signs.
TEXAS
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15 Minute History - The University of Texas at Austin feeds history lovers everything from local to world history—all in podcast form.Looped In - History related topics in the Houston area.
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Waco History Podcast - The Waco History podcast is the joint effort of Randy Lane and Stephen Sloan, creator of Waco History. Randy’s great-grandfather was a Roy E. Lane, a celebrated Waco architect. He is responsible for designing the ALICO Building, Hippodrome, and other Waco landmarks. While searching through his own family history, he looked for a podcast about Waco’s history. When one didn’t exist, he sought out the perfect co-host to help him start one. That’s where Stephen comes in. Dr. Stephen Sloan is the director of the Institute for Oral History and a professor of history at Baylor University. Together, with a series of guests, they’re looking to tell Waco’s known and unknown stories.
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Wise about Texas - A Texas judge describes the history of Texas.
VERMONT
- VT Untapped -The VT Untapped podcast is one more way the Vermont Folklife Center works to make Vermonters more visible to one another and build stronger connections between people. Thanks for listening.
- Brattleboro Historical Society - Since its founding in 1982, the Brattleboro Historical Society has worked to shelter and share locally significant facts and artifacts so present and future generations can learn from the past.
VIRGINIA
UTAH
VERMONT
- Brave Little State - Vermont Public Radio investigates Vermont history. Listeners ask the questions; VPR investigates and answers.
VIRGINIA
Norfolk
- Virginia History Podcast - Learn about Virginia and national history from someone who should know—a former high school history teacher.
Richmond
- History Replays Today - Richmond History Project - Tour Richmond through the eyes of its local historians and citizens.
WASHINGTON
- The Seattle Files - Chris Allen teaches local comedians Seattle history in each episode with hilarious results. [Note: Some content is explicit.]
WEST VIRGINIA
- Inside Appalachia - Lend an ear to the stories of Appalachia and the people who live there.
- Us and Them - What divides Americans? This podcast asks that questions—and delves into the political, cultural and historical fault lines that keep American apart.
WISCONSIN
- Wisconsin Life - Listen along to unique stories about all facets of life in the Badger State.
WYOMING
- The Modern West - Saddle up for a peek at the mountain West’s past and present.
INTERNATIONAL
CANADA
Mountain Nature and Culture Podcast - Explores the natural and human history of the Canadian Rockies as well as its attractions and culture. We'll look at the ecology and wildlife, as well as the plants and birds that make the Canadian Rockies home. Looking back through our history, we'll share the stories behind the scenery. This is the place for all things Rockies.
UNITED KINGDOM