Retropod is a show for history-lovers, featuring stories about the past, rediscovered. Host Mike Rosenwald introduces you to history’s most colorful characters - forgotten heroes, overlooked villains, dreamers, explorers, world changers.
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Retropod
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Dharmamel
5 out of 5 stars
Bring retro pod back.
Retro pod is a wonderful short brief Podcast. It was a wonderful way to start off the morning every day. It’s a great way to fight this silliness of lies and conspiracy wackos they are putting out nonsense into the environment. I think it is absolutely important. Put pressure on The Washington post to get them to start it back up. After all don’t you want your children to know the correct truthful history? Or maybe you would like to really know what truth is
listener_kc
3 out of 5 stars
Notate rerun episodes, please
Minus two stars for not denoting rerun episodes in the episode titles. There are too many not to do this! Otherwise good.
dhskkxuencksn
5 out of 5 stars
Why?!
I teach US History at our local high school and this was a go to for beginning my classes. It’s short and simple and students love this podcast. Why stop?! 😩
Maryland to D.C. Commuter
5 out of 5 stars
Missing you greatly
I echo the recent comments of other listeners. I got hooked on this podcast late last year duing my morning commute and I really miss it. What happened? If you stopped production, at least let us know...don't leave us hanging!
Trev0rr
5 out of 5 stars
Where is it?
This was the top advertised podcast in your email advertising podcasts this morning. And yet, it hasn’t had a new episode in 2020? What the heck?? It’s so good...bring it back, please!
High Fidelity
5 out of 5 stars
Where have you been?
Ok, you got all of us hooked. Now, when are you coming back? You’re in all our podcast feeds. Send us all a message, even if it’s just to say goodbye.
FreddieMac502
5 out of 5 stars
PLEASE COME BACK!!!
This was my Go-To morning drive into work podcast. History is a great way to start your day. Please come back Mike Rosenwald We LOVE this Podcast.
mylarboxers
5 out of 5 stars
Where’d it go??
This is a great podcast and has led me many times to find out even more about a subject presented on the show. Please bring it back. There wasn’t even any warning that it was ending!
speedyraf
4 out of 5 stars
Where is it?
Apparently, Retropod continues online available to read, but not as a podcast currently. I miss it and hope it returns soon.
icanthearyou0525
2 out of 5 stars
Love it but can’t hear it
It sounds like this was recorded on a talkboy from 1993. Get a new mic you guys. If you need proof, listen to literally any other podcast so you can see how crap the sound quality is. Got tired of the sound fluctuating in volume so much every time a recording was played between narration so stopped listening. New. Mic. So. Easy.
Rosainmd
5 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
Will Retrop return?
mcbranagan
5 out of 5 stars
Don't be gone
please come back! 🥺🥺🥺
Wisgram
5 out of 5 stars
What happened?
Has this podcast ended? I really have enjoyed it.
KC Reader 72
5 out of 5 stars
Please bring it back!
I really miss the Retropod podcast. Please bring us new episodes!
Kbc610
4 out of 5 stars
Terrific insights
I thoroughly enjoy each of these episodes, for sharing stories that most people have long forgotten. I wish these podcasts were maybe twice as long, they leave me wanting more, but I am glad they provide references to the articles that inspire each episode.
acidburn470
4 out of 5 stars
Great Show
Agree with other reviewers great show. Shirt fun story, but it doesn’t seem to be pushing new episodes anymore, did the show end?
The Big Dude
5 out of 5 stars
Great Job!
I don’t always agree with your purposeful attempt to influence American Politics as a newspaper, but Michael knocks it out of the flippin park with Retropod. Keep up the good work, brother!
Bp.....
4 out of 5 stars
Have loved this podcast for a daily
Intriguing trivia tidbit. No new episodes for weeks. 😯 Is it over?
Griffdb
5 out of 5 stars
Learn a fun fact in less than 5 minutes
With each episode, Retropod delivers a fun fact in less than 5 minutes. The copy is always upbeat and great to listen to.
Eugene Pagano
2 out of 5 stars
Not Always Showing Up in iTunes
Fix the problem.
UWPower
5 out of 5 stars
Great! Is it over tho?
Love this podcast, but I keep getting alerts that new episodes have posted and yet there are no new ones showing anymore. Hoping it’s just a glitch!
Georgeeeeeeeeee76
5 out of 5 stars
Great history snippets
Interesting and to the point. Was a factor when I decided to subscribe to the Post. Thanks!
Judy in Ohio
5 out of 5 stars
Daily pleasure
This podcast is a wonderful way to start the day. We all benefit when people become lifetime learners and the tidbits from Retropod are a handy reminder to keep an open mind. Thanks from an old trivia lover.
AllJams
5 out of 5 stars
Emmit Till episode
You forgot to mention that the claim that he whistled at the lady was not true. This was later admitted by her. This is a fact that I believe should not have been omitted. Other than that this is a great podcast.
daniorerio
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
Short & sweet, yet also fascinating and informative. I enjoy knowing that my subscription to the Washington Post supports efforts like this one. Thank you!
Marvelous89
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast, I look forward to this in the morning.
The narrator is just great at what he does. Love this podcast, the story telling in this is AMAZING! I listen to other podcasts and allow them to play in order and I could never wait til this podcast gets its turn. I look forward to this in the morning lol
Krunj
4 out of 5 stars
The repeats need to be flagged
This is an excellent podcast, though it's time for the authors to mark the original release dates in the title of each episode. I'm sure it's an enormous amount of work to generate a new episode every day, but there are many of us who have heard every episode from the start, and it's frustrating to hear old episodes presented as new ones. Examples from the last few days include hearing about the 50th anniversary of 1968 when it's 2019 and hearing about how the Winter Olympics are currently going on when it's the height of summer one year later.
LenaJones77
5 out of 5 stars
Love
A wonderful series!! Thank you thank you.
Frf girl
1 out of 5 stars
Too short to bother with
Too short. Takes 5 minutes to get loaded then episode is for 5 minutes. Extend to at least 20.
JudyPaonia
5 out of 5 stars
I love this series.. short and fascinating
It is a great non partisan way to enjoy facts.. and historical nuggets to savor.. a respite in this stressful workd
DeviantSole
5 out of 5 stars
Five Minutes
Somehow there’s so much history packed into this snippet of a podcast. I’m not sure how I found it, but I’ve been on a binge ever since.
JP, Cleveand OH
5 out of 5 stars
Lots of fun!!
A lot packed into a few minutes!
CharlesVashon
5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
Great “short” yet in-depth and interesting snippets of world history told by a knowledgeable and entertaining host. This is my morning podcast while the rest of the household sleeps and I get to be productive. Keep up the great work!
melanie8197
3 out of 5 stars
Why so many repeats?
I used to love this podcast, but they’ve been repeating so many old episodes that I’ve already listened to. If it’s going to be a show with seasons that’s fine, but if it’s just going to be repeats of the same episodes then that’s kind of a bummer. Hope we get new episodes soon!
Darkklegend
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing snippet of history and it's story
Hosted by Mike Rosenwald. Retropod is a series that brings out the history enthusiast in me and other. The Thing about Retropod is that it's short and sweet like Podcast Junkie which can be fit in easily during an small task. From washing Dishes to folding laundry or between work place meetings Retropod brings to life stories of days past to us. - Podcast Junkie
Rosek2305
2 out of 5 stars
Please stop the background music.
Please stop the background music. It’s a torture. I love this podcast but unfortunately will have to stop listening because of the loud music that overcloud the words. I have trouble to hear the words when loud music is playing st the same time. Why do you need this ?
sio.m
5 out of 5 stars
Byte-sized gem
Love this one. Think cross between the memory palace and the writer's almanac. Keep up the good work!
GeoPlan
4 out of 5 stars
Short & interesting
Wish they’d lose the background music though.
Mia and Michelle
1 out of 5 stars
Great content awful voice
The content in this podcast is awesome! But hard to listen to- maybe a different narrator would help. Voice is everything and they need someone who isn’t monotone.
SmoothHughes
4 out of 5 stars
Quick Takes on Forgotten History
Short takes on lesser-known stories from history. I've liked every one I've listened to but somehow am not hooked, hence the four stars.
Ginagina Smith
5 out of 5 stars
You have time for this!
Love these brief (yet surprisingly thorough) glimpses into history. Amazing: Hoover & Mexicans; history truly does repeat itself.
Baileybuddy30
1 out of 5 stars
The Wade Story
Wade’s story should have stayed forgotten! He wasn’t very redeemable since “years later he acknowledged that some abortions should be legal.” Men don’t have any right to tell women what is legal or illegal when it comes to abortion rights!
naomicanfly
5 out of 5 stars
Zoink!
A 5 minute (+\-) journey into ANYTHING that has happened. It never fails to leave my head spinning and wondering, “How did I not learn about that before?” I wanted to review as thanks for throwing such a cool little podcast into the mix.
cvill listens
4 out of 5 stars
Nice history fix
This is a great quick taste of history that I did not know.
GaryPClements
5 out of 5 stars
Learning details in minutes: explaining realities
These podcasts are not minutiae. Oregon became a state with a “whites only” constitution, that only got amended a few years ago! As Madeline Kahn said, “It’s twue!” And explains a LOT. But you didn’t know it before listening.
Kaleb Adam
5 out of 5 stars
Fabulous
Really enjoying every one of the short, interesting podcasts. I am addicted.
Squashblossom4567
5 out of 5 stars
Great informative fun
Love this podcast.
Dayton podcast fan
5 out of 5 stars
From Dayton, Ohio
I so very much enjoy listening to this fascinating, wonderfully produced history podcast.
8lifegrande
5 out of 5 stars
Love
I listen to these everyday and can’t wait to hear the next one!
Decent. wish it were free.
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
Always fascinating. A must for trivia lovers.
Wellman5908
5 out of 5 stars
Vitamin H
Good stuff to know that most of us don’t in a concise format - a daily historical vitamin...
RMC1720
5 out of 5 stars
Daily bite sized history!
Just discovered this. Fantastic! Well done daily history. Keep up the great work.
andrewsj3c2
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
Good balance of details and time. Great subjects covered.
Bookaholic13
5 out of 5 stars
Small but mighty
I’m a fan of Stuff You Missed in History Class, and Retropod reminds me of that, but much shorter— a snippet of history to start your day. In my case, it spurs me to look up historical events and figures I want to learn more about. Really well done.
Dcindc&md
5 out of 5 stars
Great stories told briskly
Just recently started listening to this podcast. Glad I did. Loved the Johnny Cash and Wrinkle in Time episodes.
CherokeeAngel53
5 out of 5 stars
Retropod
This being the first time I’ve listened I found it fascinating. Always loving history this has brought a bright spot to my mornings. And it goes to show learning something new everyday is the truth.
purple couch
4 out of 5 stars
Yay! Finally.
I had assumed retropolis was a podcast when I first heard about it. I was so disappointed/confused when I couldn’t find it. I look forward to listening. Subscribed ✔️
[Name withheld]
1 out of 5 stars
How can such a short podcast be such a waste of time?
With the approximate depth of a fact-a-day calendar, this hardly deserves the label "history." The net effect is an unsatisfying trickle of fun facts...that are rarely fun.
amf0324
5 out of 5 stars
Love the blog, so happy it’s in pod-form
Every single Retropolis blog post has been nothing short of fascinating. Making a podcast was probably a no-brainer. Can’t wait for more eps!
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- 486
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- Last upload date
- December 31, 2019
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