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The Department No. 2 Podcast

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by Derrick Lindow

4.9(24 reviews)

28 episodes

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The Western Theater in the Civil War's (WTCW) The Department No. 2 Podcast is the only show that focuses on the Civil War's most important theater. Derrick Lindow, Darryl Smith, and multiple guests discuss the battles and campaigns, generals and leaders, and the newest books. We have dozens of episodes planned on a variety of Western Theater topics. Please subscribe and leave us a rating as it helps others discover and find the podcast. Have a question for one of our guests? Let us know through our social media channels! Visit our website at westerntheatercivilwar.com for articles and event information. Follow us on X/Twitter @WesternTheater Follow us on Instagram @KentuckyCivilWar Join our Facebook group by searching "Western Theater in the Civil War." Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy-on-the-hill License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD

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Recent Episodes

March 31, 2026

Episode 27: A Discussion with Sean Michael Chick

Darryl and Derrick have a nice long conversation with author and historian Sean Chick. We discuss several of his books and his upcoming project on the Battle of Shiloh. For Western Theater enthusiasts, there is a lot of new material in the pipeline! If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information. Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. You can also find us on Instagram by searching for "DepartmentNo2Podcast" where we will post episode updates. Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD Ask

January 16, 2026

Episode 26: Western Theater Logistics

Derrick runs solo this episode and talks with Greg Biggs on Western Theater Logistics. Railroads, steamboats, and then several other topics. Just two dudes enjoying a chat about the Civil War! If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information. Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. You can also find us on Instagram by searching for "DepartmentNo2Podcast" where we will post episode updates. Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD

January 2, 2026

Episode 25: The Western Theater in 2026

Join Derrick and Darryl for the first episode of 2026! Several Western Theater events will be taking place this year and the guys break all of them down and how you can prepare for each if you attend. You can find all of the events at the website, at westerntheatercivilwar.com If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information. Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. You can also find us on Instagram by searching for "DepartmentNo2Podcast" where we will post episode updates. Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD

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What is The Department No. 2 Podcast?: The Western Theater in the Civil War's (WTCW) The Department No. 2 Podcast is the only show that focuses on the Civil War's most important theater. Derrick Lindow, Darryl Smith, and multiple guests discuss the battles and campaigns, generals and leaders, and the newest books. We have dozens of episodes planned on a variety of Western Theater topics. Please subscribe and leave us a rating as it helps others discover and find the podcast. Have a question for one of our guests? Let us know through our social media channels!
Visit our website at westerntheatercivilwar.com for articles and event information. Follow us on X/Twitter @WesternTheater Follow us on Instagram @KentuckyCivilWar Join our Facebook group by searching "Western Theater in the Civil War."

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy-on-the-hill License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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