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Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show Podcast
Plausibly Live is where history, politics, culture, and the day’s absurdities collide. Veteran submariner, historian, and longtime radio host Dave Bowman brings sharp analysis, dry humor, and an independent perspective to the stories everyone is discussing, along with a few they ought to be. No slogans, no party-line talking points, and no manufactured outrage. Just thoughtful conversation, historical context, and the occasional rabbit hole.
Episodes
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastTREASON!!!
Welcome back to Revolutionary Talk on WREV 760AM, Norwich’s voice of the times. It’s October 7, 1775, and the Revolution has just taken a hard blow. In…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastRevolutionary Talk - The Cost of Living
Welcome back to Revolutionary Talk on WREV 760AM, Norwich’s voice for liberty and reason. It’s October 6, 1775, and the talk around town isn’t just about…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastRevolutionary Talk - Our General
Welcome back to Powder to Parchment on WREV 760AM, where we bring you Revolutionary Talk straight from the heart of 1775. Today we turn our attention to…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastRevolutionary Talk - We Need a Navy (Oct 2)
Welcome back to Powder to Parchment on WREV 760AM, Norwich’s home for Revolutionary Talk. Today, October 2, 1775, we turn to Philadelphia, where the…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastRevolutionary Talk - Powder Problems
It's October 1, 1775, and WREV 760AM is on the air, bringing you "Revolutionary Talk" with your firebrand host, Dave Diamond. Word from Cambridge is not good…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastUp All Night: Shoulder Pain, Homeless Hotels, and Finding Perspective
This episode starts with a couple of stories that probably only I care about, like the lawsuit over Seattle’s homeless shelter hotels and yet another IT…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastFerry Folly: Washington’s $714 Million Hybrid-Electric Contract Sends Jobs to Florida
Washington State just handed a Florida shipyard a contract worth $714 million dollars to build three new hybrid-electric ferries. For the first time in…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastCracker Barrel Biglari
Cracker Barrel has long been a roadside favorite, a place for biscuits, rocking chairs, and a slice of nostalgia. But today the chain is at the center of a…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastPosee Chicagotatus?
This week on Dave Does History, Dave is out, but the show rolls on with Lena Marlowe and Graham Calder in the host chairs. Together, they tackle one of the…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastRevolutionary Lessons from the Iliad
What do Achilles, Odysseus, and the Founding Fathers have in common? In this episode we explore how flawed heroes—from mythic battlefields to the halls of…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Conclave
Pope Francis has died, and the world now turns its eyes to the smoke above the Sistine Chapel. In this episode of Dave Does History, Dave Bowman joins Bill…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastWrestling with Ghosts
In this episode of Dave Does History on Bill Mick Live, we head north—way north—to uncover the bizarre moment when the United States almost claimed part of…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH- Happy Boskin Day!
April 1st isn't just for pranksters—it's for historians with a wicked sense of humor. In this episode, Dave peels back the glittery nonsense of April Fools’…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - High Crimes or High Politics?
Today on Dave does History on Bill Mick Live, we head back to 1805 for one of the most dramatic courtroom showdowns in American history—except this trial did…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH -The First, But No Longer The Last
Today on Dave Does History on Bill Mick Live, we’re diving into the life, legacy, and legend of one of America’s most peculiar presidents—Grover Cleveland. You…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastJohn Marshall's Gordian Knot
In this episode of Dave Does History on Bill Mick Live, we take a hard look at one of the most important Supreme Court cases in American history—Marbury v…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - The Lincoln County War
Lincoln County, New Mexico, in the late 19th century was a place where money and power went hand in hand, and those who held them ruled with an iron fist. At…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastElbridge Gerry Goes Full Salamander
On this episode ofBill Mick Live, it’s Tuesday, which means Dave Does History—and today, we’re taking on one of the most infamous political tricks in American…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - The Emperor of The United States
Step back into Gold Rush-era San Francisco, a city teeming with fortune seekers, rogues, and visionaries. In this episode of Dave Does History on Bill Mick…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Birthright Citizenship
In this captivating episode of Dave Does History on Bill Mick Live, Dave Bowman takes us on a thought-provoking journey through the legal, historical, and…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastJules Verne Becomes Reality
In this special episode of Dave Does History, host Dave Bowman dives into the revolutionary impact of the USS Nautilus, launched on January 21, 1954, as the…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastA Comedic Opera?
Wars often evoke images of grim battlefields, valorous deeds, and tragic losses. Yet, there was one war in American history where the most significant injury…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastPresidential Transitional Skullduggery
Dive into the murky waters of American presidential transitions in this episode of Dave Does History. From John Adams' infamous "midnight judges" to the…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastForgotten Tragedy
In this gripping episode of Dave Does History, Dave Bowman takes listeners back to December 17, 1944, a day that saw both the brutality of war and the…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Pardon Moi?
On this episode of Dave Does History, titled "Pardon Moi?", Dave Bowman takes us deep into the fascinating and often controversial history of presidential…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastBroken Promises: Veterans, Leadership, and the Quest for Accountability
What happens when the music swells, the soldiers snap to attention, and history pivots on a single decision? In this episode, we march into a world where…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show Podcast“A Hideous Hermaphroditical Character”
In this episode of Dave Does History on Bill Mick Live, Dave Bowman dives into one of the most transformative moments in American history: the Election of…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastThe Republicans Made Me Do It
In this episode of Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show, Dave dives into the controversial pardon of Hunter Biden. What does this decision mean in the context…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastFRT - The Mother of All Thanksgivings
On this special Thanksgiving edition of The Florida Roundtable, Bill Mick sits down with historian Dave Bowman for a fascinating dive into the origins of…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastLincoln at Gettysburg
In this special episode of Dave Does History on Bill Mick Live, Dave Bowman takes us on a journey to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, revisiting the battlefield, the…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastMisremembering
In today’s riveting segment of Dave Does History on Bill Mick Live, Dave Bowman takes us on a journey exploring the chilling implications of Nazi ideology and…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastThe Buford Vision
In this episode of Plausibly Live – The Dave Bowman Show, "The Buford Vision," we delve into the pivotal moments leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg through…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Clash of the Titans
In this episode of Dave Does History on Bill Mick Live, Dave Bowman takes listeners back to one of the most pivotal elections in U.S. history—the election of…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Torpedoman 2nd Class Henry Breault
In today’s riveting episode of Dave Does History on Bill Mick Live, Dave Bowman takes us back to October 28/29, 1923, to recount the harrowing tale of the USS…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastAin't Baseball Great?
In this heartfelt episode, "Ain't Baseball Great?" Dave Bowman reminisces about his unlikely and profound connection to the Los Angeles Dodgers, a relationship…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - 10-15: The Arrest of Hawley Harvey Crippen
Hawley Harvey Crippen, an American homeopathic doctor, became infamous for his role in one of the most sensational murder cases of the early 20th century. Born…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Harpers Ferry
In this episode of Dave Does History, we delve into the dramatic story of John Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry—a pivotal moment that helped ignite the American…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Seduction, Secrets and Spies
Today, we're sneak into the captivating story of Mata Hari, a name synonymous with mystery, glamour, and betrayal. Born Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, she rose…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Death By Mushroom
In this episode of Dave Does History, we unravel the mystery behind the death of Emperor Claudius and the dramatic rise of Nero to the Roman throne. Claudius…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Cape Esperance
In this episode, we take you to the night of October 11-12, 1942, when U.S. and Japanese naval forces clashed off the coast of Guadalcanal in the pivotal…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - The 1906 San Francisco School Board Incident
In this episode, we step into the diplomatic crisis sparked in October 1906 when San Francisco’s school board ordered the segregation of Japanese students…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - The Battle of Tours
In this episode of *Dave Does History*, we journey back to October 10, 732 CE, when Charles Martel—"The Hammer"—faced off against the advancing Umayyad forces…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - The Expulsion of Roger Williams
In this episode of Dave Does History, we explore the banishment of Roger Williams from the Massachusetts Bay Colony on October 9, 1635. Williams’ radical ideas…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Alvin York
In this episode of *Dave Does History*, Dave Bowman takes us back to October8, 1918, exploring the life and remarkable transformation of Sgt. Alvin York. Born…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - The McCollum Memo
In this episode, we explore one of the most intriguing documents of WWII: the McCollum Memo, issued on October 7, 1940. Was the U.S. deliberately provoking…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - The Yom Kippur War
On October 6, 1973, the quiet of Yom Kippur was shattered as Egypt and Syria launched a surprise assault on Israel, igniting one of the most pivotal conflicts…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Coffeyville
On October 5, 1892, the notorious Dalton Gang attempted their most audacious heist yet—robbing two banks at the same time in Coffeyville, Kansas. But instead…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Rutherford B.Hayes
In this episode, we examine the life and legacy of Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th President of the United States. From his early life in Ohio and his…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Caesar at Alesia
In this episode, we observe one of the most pivotal moments in Roman history—the surrender of Vercingetorix on October 3, 52 BCE. Join us as we explore the…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Major John André
In this episode, we look into the dramatic and tragic story of Major John André’s execution on October 2, 1780. We'll explore how André, a British officer…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Richard Stockton, Founder
In this week’s episode of Dave Does History on Bill Mick Live, Dave Bowman takes us through the compelling and often-overlooked story of Richard Stockton, one…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastVote Cologuard
In this wildly entertaining and sometimes uncomfortable episode, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod delve into the less glamorous aspects of middle-aged life, starting…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - The Biggest "E"
The latest episode of Dave Does History on Bill Mick Live delivers a masterful blend of naval history, personal storytelling, and cultural reflection. In his…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastCrichton
In this episode, Dave dives into the challenges of juggling his podcast, schoolwork, and his frustrations with modern education. From writing a paper on his…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Astonish the World
On this special Constitution Day episode of *Dave Does History* on Bill Mick Live, Dave Bowman takes us back to September 17, 1787, when the framers of the…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastThe Silent Service's First Hero
In this special episode, Dave sits down with author and historian Ryan C. Walker to dive deep into the life and legacy of Henry Breault, the first enlisted…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - The Annapolis Conference
On this episode of Dave Does History, Dave Bowman takes us back to the post-Revolutionary War era of America, a time when the new nation was struggling to find…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastDDH - Cooch's Bridge
In this episode of Bill Mick Live, Historian Dave Bowman takes us back to September 3, 1777, to explore the pivotal Battle of Cooch’s Bridge during the…
Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show PodcastBat-Men on The Moon: All Media is Social Media?
Dave Bowman dives into the wild and whimsical story of the Great Moon Hoax of 1835, when the New York Sun convinced the public that bat-like beings thrived on…