American Revolution Podcast
By Michael Troy
Categories: History, Education
American Revolution Podcast explores the events of the American Revolution, from beginning to end. It publishes weekly. Be sure to check out the related blog for access to pictures, maps, and links to more useful information on each week's episode. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com
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Recent episodes
- Rev250-112 British Withdrawals
On November 4, General Guy Carleton gives up on his offensive on Lake Champlain, returning to Quebec. On November 5, General William Howe gives up on his offensive against Washington's Army north of White Plains. He withdraws to New York City. For more on this, check out Episode 111 and Episode…
- ARP405 Quasi-War Navy
The Quasi-War with France gave birth to the US Navy and Marines, after Congress had eliminated both following the end of the Revolutionary War. US Navy ships take on French ships in the West Indies and elsewhere. They get some help from the British Navy, but issues of sailor impressment continue…
- Rev250-124 Battle of White Plains
On October 28, 1776, British Forces attack the Americans at White Plains, NY. For more on this, check up Episode 112 on the American Revolution Podcast.https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/09/episode-112-battle-of-white-plains.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- AR-SP55 Dr. Joseph Warren, with Salina Baker
Our roundtable discussion welcomed Salina Baker, author of Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Novel of Dr. Joseph Warren and an American Rebellion to discuss Joseph Warren. View a summary of this episode on my blog: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2026/10/ar-sp55-joseph-warren-with-salina-baker.html Buy…
- Rev250-123 Retreat to White Plains
On October 22, 1776, General Washington evacuates Harlem Heights, moving out of Manhattan to White Plains. The Continentals also skirmish with a loyalist regiment at Mamaroneck, NY. For more on this, check out Episode 112 on the American Revolution…
- ARP404 The Quasi-War Army
Caught up in War Fever, Congress authorizes a large standing army. Adams appoints George Washington as the commander, but Alexander Hamilton becomes the real power. This episode's, blog entry at…
- Rev250-122 Pelham Bay
On October 18, 1776, British forces land and Pelham Bay, finally hoping to go after the main Continental Army under Washington at Harlem Heights. For more on this, check out Episode 112 on the American Revolution Podcast…
- ARP403 The XYZ Affair
In 1797, President Adams sends a peace commission to France to restore relations. The French government refuses any official meetings until the commissioners pay bribes to top officials. When word gets back to America, it begins calls for a war with France. This episode's, blog entry at…
- Rev250-121 Throg's Neck
On October 12, 1776, The British Army lands at Throg's Neck, in the Bronx, in an attempt to attack the Continental Army. The attack does not go as planned. For more on this, listen to Episode 112 of the American revolution podcast on blog.amrevpodcast.com…
- Rev250-120 Valcour Bay
On October 11, 1776, General Benedict Arnold faces overwhelming odds to take on the British fleet on Lake Champlain. For more details, check out Episode 110 and Episode 111 at blog.amrevpodcast.com. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/08/episode-110-battle-of-valcour-island.html…
- ARP402 A Brawl in Congress
President Adams warns Congress that the US needs to Respond to France's diplomatic break with the US. Congress fails to unite around a single response. Adams sends a three man commission to France. Congress gets distracted having to expel Senator Blount for conspiring with Britain. During these…
- Rev250-119 Canadian Invasion
On October 4, 1776, the British launch a fleet on Lake Champlain with the goal of recapturing Fort Ticonderoga and then marching to New York City. For more on this topic, listen to Episode 106 of the American Revolution Podcast…
- AR-SP54 Kingdom of Devils
Our Round Table welcomed Author Katherine Grandjean, author of Kingdom of Devils: A Tale of Murder in the Shadow of the American Revolution. View a Transcript of this episode on my blog: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2026/09/ar-sp54-kingdom-of-devils-with.html Buy the book: Kingdom of Devils…
- Rev250-118 Delegation to France
On September 26, 1776, the Continental Congress appoints a delegation to France to open diplomatic relations to support the war effort. For more on this, check out Episode 108 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/08/episode-108-french-connection.html Learn more…
- Rev250-117 Hanging Nathan Hale
On September 22, 1776 the British hanged Captain Nathan Hale. Before his death, he reported remarked “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” For more on this, check out Episode 109 of the American Revolution Podcast…
- War for Puerto Rico
In 1797, a British Naval Victory off the coast of Cape. St. Vincent, Portugal prevents Spain from supporting its colonies in the West Indies. Britain secures several smaller islands before setting its sights on Puerto Rico. This episode's, blog entry, at…
- Rev250-116 The Great Fire of New York
On September 21, 1776 a fire ripped through New York City just days after the British occupation. For more on this, check out Episode 109 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/08/episode-109-great-fire-of-new-york.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Rev250-115 Harlem Heights
On September 16, 1776, a British advance party probes the Continental Lines at Harlem Heights. The Continentals push them back and prove that they will stand and fight. Colonel Thomas Knowlton is killed in the fighting.For more, go to Episode 107 of the American Revolution…
- ARP400 The Maria Reynolds Affair
In 1797 the nation was scandalized over the public revelation of a sexual affair involving Alexander Hamilton and Maria Reynolds. The story also raised questions about possible financial collusion and corruption involving Hamilton and Maria's husband, James Reynolds. This episode's, blog…
- Rev250-114 Kips Bay
On September 15, 1776, British forces landed at Kips Bay on Manhattan, forcing the militia defenders to flee and threatening the capture of the entire Continental Army. George Washington is almost killed. For more, go to Episode 107 of the American Revolution Podcast…
- ARP399 The Financial Crisis of 1797
The war in Europe, and the Bank of England's failure to supports its own banknotes, triggers a financial crisis in America. Among the casualties is Robert Morris. The once-richest man in America spends years in debtors' prison. This episode's, blog entry, at…
- Rev250-113 Launch of the Turtle
On September 6, 1776, the Continental Army deployed a submarine against the British fleet in New York. For more on this, go to Episode 104 of the American Revolution Podcast at https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/07/episode-104-submarine-warfare.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Rev250-112 Long Island Peace Conference
During the first week of September, 1776, an American delegation from the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, accepted an invitation to travel to New York to discuss. After meeting with Admiral Howe on Long Island, both sides realized that the war would have to continue. For more on this topic…
- AR-SP53 Eric Metaxas - Revolution
Author Eric Metaxas joined our August 2026 round table on Zoom to discuss his new book Get a copy of Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World, by Eric Metaxas. Learn more about Eric Metaxas at https://ericmetaxas.com Listen to The Eric Metaxas Show on YouTube, or…
- Rev250-111 Evacuation of Brooklyn
Over the night of August 29-30. The Continental Army pulls off a miraculous retreat from Brooklyn into Manhattan, across the East River, while the British are poised to destroy them. For more context, check out Episode 103 of the American Revolution Podcast…
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