In the time it takes to commute to work, History Daily has transported thousands of listeners to the beaches of Normandy, the surface of the moon, and the trembling base of Mt. Vesuvius. Today, the acclaimed podcast celebrates its 1000th episode, having
turned the simple concept of “this day in history” into a daily ritual for both history enthusiasts and those who never thought they’d find themselves fascinated by the past.
“When Lindsay and I first met in 2021, we joked about how impossible it would be to produce a daily scripted history podcast,” recalls Pascal Hughes, CEO of Noiser. “Fast forward four years, and here we are, reaching our one-thousandth episode. I am in awe of Lindsay and the team’s passion, dedication and hard work.”
Since its launch in November 2021, History Daily has garnered over 68 million downloads by proving that history isn’t just a collection of dates and facts – it’s a mirror reflecting our shared human experience. Host Lindsay Graham, backed by the production expertise of Airship and Noiser, has mastered the art of transforming historical moments into captivating, twenty-minute audio experiences that make the past feel startlingly present.
“Each episode is a masterclass in storytelling,” Hughes notes, “seamlessly blending immersive sound design, evocative music, and meticulously researched scripts to bring key historical moments vividly to life. It’s been an absolute joy to witness this idea grow into something that has become a meaningful part of so many people’s daily lives.”
“History is human,” the late historian David McCullough once observed, and History Daily embodies this truth with each episode. Whether examining the fall of empires or the rise of Nike, the show reveals how our ancestors’ struggles and triumphs echo our own. Parents report building their morning school runs around these daily doses of the past, creating precious moments where two generations share in the thrill of discovery together, sparking questions and conversations that often last well beyond the commute.
The podcast’s approach has earned it a devoted following, including Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, who was so taken with the show that he guest-narrated a special April Fool’s episode. With a 4.6-star average rating from over 5,000 listeners and a nomination for Best History Podcast at the 2023 iHeart Podcast Awards, History Daily has proven that the past doesn’t have to feel distant.
“A thousand episodes represents a thousand opportunities to remind people that something incredible happened, every day,” says host Lindsay Graham, who also serves as CEO of Airship. “We’re not just telling stories about what happened then – we’re helping listeners understand why those moments matter now.”
As History Daily embarks on its next thousand episodes, it continues to demonstrate that history isn’t just about remembering – it’s about recognizing ourselves in the stories of those who came before us.
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About History Daily:
History Daily is a co-production of Airship (USA) and Noiser (UK), distributed by Wondery. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham transports listeners to a momentous event that occurred on that date in history, bringing the past to life through immersive storytelling and sound design. New episodes are available wherever podcasts are found.
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