History Unloaded

History Unloaded is a podcast about firearms history from curators desperate to say more than we can fit on a label. Listen in and hear us think out loud about history, museums, culture and the occasional John Moses Browning wisecrack.

Season 8: Another Civil War Podcast

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss how the history of the Civil War led them to their interest in the study of firearms.

11-05
53:15

Season 8: Shay's Rebellion and Beef Broth

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk to Alex Mackenzie of Springfield Armory National Historic Site about the history of the armory, his independent research, and activities to keep him busy during the shutdown. 

10-29
42:36

S8: Guns of the "Old" West

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore lesser-known guns used in the West and redefine what they consider old in 2025.

10-22
41:35

S8: Iconic Gun Couples

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about couples who have impacted gun culture through history. 

10-15
45:04

Season 8: Practicing Pedantry

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore early repeating technology through a different lens, reigniting an old disagreement about proper terminology from the past. 

10-08
39:07

Season 8: Russian Nesting Dolls and Gun Collections

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about large gun collections that are really just a collection of collections.

10-01
33:06

Season 8: Credit Where Credit is Due?

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore well known names in firearms history and whether or not they get too much credit for their accomplishments.

09-24
36:09

Season 8: Whodunnit

In this episode, Danny and Ashley highlight lesser-known designers who were critical in shaping firearms design.

09-17
43:07

Season 8: What Have We Been Up To?

In the season premiere, Danny and Ashley talk about the projects they are working on and how they can't remember what season they are on. 

09-10
38:49

Holiday Bonus: Not So Silent Night

In this bonus holiday episode, Danny and Ashley talk to Elliot Aquila from Silencer Shop about all things suppressors. 

12-24
01:02:45

Season 7: The Many Lives of Maxim

In this season finale, Danny and Ashley continue to dig deeper into the weirdness that is Hiram Stevens Maxim's life. 

03-05
25:43

Season 7: The Most Important Meal of the Day

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss his recent trip to Fabrique National in Belgium, but all they want to do is talk about breakfast. 

02-26
24:23

Season 7: What if Winchester Didn't Exist?

Danny and Ashley stoke the flames of conspiracy trying to determine what would have happened had Smith & Wesson decided to make their lever action. 

02-20
41:13

Rerun: CFM Journal Reboot

Due to scheduling conflicts, Danny and Ashley were unable to record a new episode this week, so please take a listen to an older one, discussing the Armax Journal. 

02-12
40:00

Season 7: Post-SHOT Show Glow

Danny and Ashley discuss what is up with lever actions on the modern market and how they feel about people running into them. 

02-05
30:58

Rerun Season 6: Words Matter

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about gun terminology - when it’s time to get semantic and when you’re just pedantic.

01-29
36:20

Season 7: (S)HOT Show

In this episode, Danny and Ashley recall some of their most ridiculous memories from the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show. 

01-23
41:59

Season 7: Glocks and History

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the impact of Glock firearms on history and how people feel about that.

01-09
27:37

Season 7: The Real Gunmakers of the Connecticut River Valley Revisited

In today's episode, Danny and Ashley spill the tea on some of the 19th century's most prolific designers and why they sullied their own reputations by being insufferable. 

12-19
36:30

Season 7: Danny and Ashley’s Christmas Wish List

In a weird turn of events, Danny wants corset hooks and sewing machines for Christmas and Ashley wants M2s and 1911a. 

12-11
24:58

Ry Shooter

love your podcast guys sooo good ...you mentioned 1887 lever action... I just picked one up original to the year such a nice gun!! black powder brass shells shoots real nice. Nick. Canada

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