The Revolutionary War podcast examines the American Revolution through the compelling stories of the people who lived it. From militiamen to celebrated founding fathers, from Indigenous allies, we explore the messy, complicated reality of America's founding conflict. Each episode brings listeners into the dramatic events that shaped a nation. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about how thirteen divided colonies overthrew the world'
The arrival of a British naval squadron at Quebec City on 6 May 1776 constitutes one of the decisive operational episodes of the American Revolutionary War's northern theatre. Following the failed American assault of 31 December 1775 and the protracted, disease-ridden investment that followed under Brigadier General Benedict Arnold and, subsequently, Major General John Thomas, the besieged garrison under Lieutenant General Sir Guy Carleton had passed the winter in a state of siege punctuated by sporadic exchanges of artillery fire. The thawing of the St. Lawrence in late April permitted the resumption of maritime traffic to Quebec, and with it the possibility of relief from the Atlantic.
15 Apr 2026
Washington Rides to New York City
In the early days of April 1776, with the siege of Boston freshly won and the British fleet vanishing over the Atlantic horizon, General George Washington turned his attention southward. New York would almost certainly be the next theater of war, and Washington knew he had to reach it before the enemy did. But the overland route from New England to Manhattan was more than a line on a map. It was a living corridor of towns, taverns, and communities whose support for the revolutionary cause could not be taken for granted. Washington understood, perhaps better than any man alive, that this journey would serve two purposes at once: military preparation and political persuasion.
18 Mar 2026
The British Evacuate Boston
Early 1776, the city of Boston had become the focal point of agrinding strategic stalemate between the Continental Army and the British garrison under General William Howe. Since the battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775, American forces had maintained a loose but effective siege around the city, bottling up roughly 6,000 British regulars and severalthousand Loyalist civilians within a narrow peninsula connected to the mainland by a single, fortified neck. Neither side possessed the decisive advantage needed to break the deadlock. That is until the Americans received the heavy artillery and a well-defended position.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
3.7 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
