Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: Addendum - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I love Dan’s rational approach to history which is informative and not (too) politically charged. I have always been interested in history but his shows have made history riveting and raised my knowledge to a whole new level. I see there are a few recent negative reviews from this last episode because it’s a sensitive topic, but I wouldn’t let that deter you from the valuable information and insight he consistently provides. I also notice the few people accusing Dan of making false claims give no specifics or documentation of any kind, yet he always cites his sources. If you are the type of person who listens to inflammatory criticism with no specifics given…. Dan’s show wouldn’t be for you anyway. Overall, highly recommend this show.

Dan has an uncanny ability to tell stories that relay the human condition and experience throughout history. As he would say, he is a master of context and is enthralled by the extremes of the human experience. I have listened to all of Dan’s works, and many of them like Destroyer of Worlds I have listened to many times. His method of conveying information is impartial and thought provoking. I can’t recommend this enough and wish more Americans would listen and learn from what people have been through in the past to be grateful for what we have today.

Dan does a great job of presenting fascinating historical episodes and themes. Be careful of his bias, however, as it can significantly distort the historical narrative. For example, he describes the Black Panthers as fighting for “racial equality”, which isn’t true. They fought for liberation and segregation. Countless examples like this color the episodes. Note that the history presented here is not original research or quotations from primary sources. Dan synthesizes other historians to present his narrative, and he picks and chooses based on his biases and understanding of the subject matter. He doesn’t seem to go out of the way to dig into other perspectives.

Thank you. One of the most intense episodes I have heard with the greatest humanity and understanding about one of the darkest times in recent history. Not for the weary or weak. But so important and unforgettable. Your blood will turn cold.