American History Tellers is a podcast by Wondery hosted by Lindsay Graham—not to be confused with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.[1] Twice a week, Graham releases episodes recognized for their cinematic qualities. Through incorporating a mix of sound effects, dialogue, and narration, Graham emphasizes an immersive storytelling experience.[2][3] The show premiered at #1 on the Apple Podcast charts[4] and consistently ranks in the Top 20 U.S. history podcasts on Spotify and Apple Music.[2]
In alignment with Wondery's character-driven storytelling, the show features a POV narration style, telling stories through the perspectives of average and notable people.[8] The podcast alternates between Graham providing background information, setting the scene, and acting as different real and hypothetical historical figures. By doing so, Graham portrays the effects of historical events on ordinary citizens' everyday lives.[8] Graham and his team spend about one week conducting research and writing each episode, along with an additional two weeks spent in post-production.[3]
The show has covered the following topics to date:[9]
American History Tellers has received mostly positive reviews. Many have noted the podcast's ability to go deeper into history, beyond what is taught in traditional U.S. history classrooms.[10] The podcast is consistently featured on top charts and has even been referenced by celebrities such as George Clooney and Ryan Reynolds — who voiced a character for an April Fools' episode.[3]
