The History of WWII Podcast
by Ray Harris Jr
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Estimated from 13 chart positions in 13 markets.
By chart position
- 🇦🇺AU · History#1035K to 30K
- 🇺🇸US · History#1055K to 30K
- 🇨🇦CA · History#1715K to 30K
- 🇬🇧GB · History#1725K to 30K
- 🇳🇿NZ · History#130500 to 3K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
7.3K to 44K🎙 Daily cadence·622 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
25K to 147K🇦🇺20%🇺🇸20%🇨🇦20%+10 more - Active Followers
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7.3K to 44K
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Episode 650-Interview w/ Peter Zablocki: 8 Days in August
Aug 31, 2026
1h 13m 44s
Episode 649-Flying and Fighting Blind
Aug 27, 2026
25m 46s
Episode 648-Chesty Puller Saves His Men
Aug 24, 2026
24m 51s
Episode 647-Here Comes Chesty Puller
Aug 18, 2026
22m 20s
Episode 646-Guadalcanal: All Or Nothing
Aug 14, 2026
18m 34s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/31/26 |  Episode 650-Interview w/ Peter Zablocki: 8 Days in August | Historian Peter Zablocki comes on to talk about his book. 8 Days in August: The Countdown to the Collapse of Japan and the End of WWII. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code thehistory20 at coveron.com/thehistory20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 13m 44s | ||||||
| 8/27/26 |  Episode 649-Flying and Fighting Blind | The Japanese bring their A Game. Their communications are changed, leaving the Americans blind and deaf, their air attack tactics are improved and more men are landed to take command of the east bank of the Matanikau River. On the other side, Adm. Nimitz is determined to give Gen. Vandegrift more help. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code thehistory20 at coveron.com/thehistory20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 25m 46s | ||||||
| 8/24/26 |  Episode 648-Chesty Puller Saves His Men | Needing more time to build up his perimeter, Gen. Vandegrift sends Lt. Col. Chesty Puller and his men out to recon the Matanikau River. The Marines get more than they bargained for. Soon, its Chesty leading a line of Higgins boats to save his trapped men. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code thehistory20 at coveron.com/thehistory20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 24m 51s | ||||||
| 8/18/26 |  Episode 647-Here Comes Chesty Puller | While both sides regroup, Gen. Vandegrift sends out the 7th Marines to scout the enemy at the Matanikau River. They’re being led by Col. Chesty Puller. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code thehistory20 at coveron.com/thehistory20. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus episodes, expert interviews, and commercial-free listening for just $5/month! Every penny supports the show and keeps the history coming. https://worldwariipodcast.net/members/ Donations are always welcome and help keep the History of WWII Podcast free for all. https://bit.ly/3UuTZxU Follow The History of WWII Podcast: RSS – https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-of-world-war-ii Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wwii45 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rayharrisjr/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wwiiguy YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@historyofwwiipodcast8712 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 22m 20s | ||||||
| 8/14/26 |  Episode 646-Guadalcanal: All Or Nothing | With the latest Japanese defeat or near run American victory, both sides decide to up the ante, sending massive reinforcements. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code thehistory20 at coveron.com/thehistory20. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus episodes, expert interviews, and commercial-free listening for just $5/month! Every penny supports the show and keeps the history coming. https://worldwariipodcast.net/members/ Donations are always welcome and help keep the History of WWII Podcast free for all. https://bit.ly/3UuTZxU Follow The History of WWII Podcast: RSS – https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-of-world-war-ii Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wwii45 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rayharrisjr/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wwiiguy YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@historyofwwiipodcast8712 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 18m 34s | ||||||
| 8/10/26 |  Episode 645-Japanese Mistakes/American Luck | The Japanese forces almost take Edson’s Ridge but fail. Then Kawaguchi realizes, 1/3 of his attack force didn’t participate. Now the Japanese Combined Fleet will make Guadalcanal their paramount priority. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus episodes, expert interviews, and commercial-free listening for just $5/month! Every penny supports the show and keeps the history coming. https://worldwariipodcast.net/members/ Donations are always welcome and help keep the History of WWII Podcast free for all. https://bit.ly/3UuTZxU Follow The History of WWII Podcast: RSS – https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-of-world-war-ii Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wwii45 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rayharrisjr/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wwiiguy YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@historyofwwiipodcast8712 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 26m 12s | ||||||
| 8/6/26 |  Episode 644-Hold The Line! | The Japanese come again during the late evening of September 13th. And this time Kawaguchi will make sure his attack is along the entire Marine line. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus episodes, expert interviews, and commercial-free listening for just $5/month! Every penny supports the show and keeps the history coming. https://worldwariipodcast.net/members/ Donations are always welcome and help keep the History of WWII Podcast free for all. https://bit.ly/3UuTZxU Follow The History of WWII Podcast: RSS – https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-of-world-war-ii Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wwii45 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rayharrisjr/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wwiiguy YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@historyofwwiipodcast8712 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 23m 50s | ||||||
| 8/3/26 |  Episode 643-Battle of Bloody Ridge | Gen. Kawaguchi comes at the Marine perimeter, over confident by half. His men advance, which is when it all starts to go wrong. But he’ll return soon. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus episodes, expert interviews, and commercial-free listening for just $5/month! Every penny supports the show and keeps the history coming. https://worldwariipodcast.net/members/ Donations are always welcome and help keep the History of WWII Podcast free for all. https://bit.ly/3UuTZxU Follow The History of WWII Podcast: RSS – https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-of-world-war-ii Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wwii45 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rayharrisjr/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wwiiguy YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@historyofwwiipodcast8712 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 26m 30s | ||||||
| 7/30/26 |  Episode 642-The Cactus Air Force v. The Tokyo Express | Late August/Early September 1942 is all about the Japanese sending more troops to Guadalcanal and the Americans trying to stop them. All for the next big battle. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus episodes, expert interviews, and commercial-free listening for just $5/month! Every penny supports the show and keeps the history coming. https://worldwariipodcast.net/members/ Donations are always welcome and help keep the History of WWII Podcast free for all. https://bit.ly/3UuTZxU Follow The History of WWII Podcast: RSS – https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-of-world-war-ii Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wwii45 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rayharrisjr/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wwiiguy YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@historyofwwiipodcast8712 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 27m 18s | ||||||
| 7/27/26 |  Episode 641-Greg Jackson book Interview. Been There, Done That. | Prof. Greg Jackson discusses his new book, Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome. Podcast Host and Creator of The History That Doesn't Suck Podcast offers examples from America's past that shows, we have survived other political and literal challenges and can do it again. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus episodes, expert interviews, and commercial-free listening for just $5/month! Every penny supports the show and keeps the history coming. https://worldwariipodcast.net/members/ Donations are always welcome and help keep the History of WWII Podcast free for all. https://bit.ly/3UuTZxU Follow The History of WWII Podcast: RSS – https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-of-world-war-ii Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wwii45 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rayharrisjr/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wwiiguy YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@historyofwwiipodcast8712 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 01m 02s | ||||||
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| 7/23/26 |  We The Founders (The Constitution) | Government That Doesn’t Suck | Government That Doesn't Suck is a Rewind Studios original podcast from the creators of History That Doesn't Suck, hosted by Professors Lindsey Cormack and Greg Jackson. Each episode digs into the surprising story of an American institution — from the origins of the internet, to the National Park Service, to the GI Bill, and so much more. You'll hear the stories behind them, plus a conversation with an expert who knows it inside and out.New episodes release every other Monday. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or subscribe on YouTube for full video episodes. https://pod.link/1896938110 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 8m 33s | ||||||
| 7/20/26 | World War IImilitary strategy+4 | — | The History of WWII PodcastJapanese submarines+1 | — | Henderson FieldJapanese submarines+4 | — | 24m 22s | ||
| 7/16/26 | WWII storiespersonal accounts+3 | Tony LupoRyan Fairfield | The History of WWII Podcastmegaphone.fm+4 | — | WWIIstories+7 | — | 50m 03s | ||
| 7/13/26 | GuadalcanalJapanese air attacks+4 | — | The History of WWII PodcastFacebook+5 | Guadalcanal | GuadalcanalJapanese air attacks+5 | — | 23m 16s | ||
| 7/7/26 | World War IIGuadalcanal+3 | Tony LupoRyan Fairfield | The History of WW2 PodcastThe Warrior Next Door Podcast+1 | Guadalcanal | Battle of the Eastern SolomonsGuadalcanal+3 | — | 32m 00s | ||
| 7/3/26 | World War IIUS Marines+3 | Tony LupoRyan Fairfield | The Warrior Next Door PodcastVeterans Breakfast Club | — | Battle of Alligator CreekUS Marines+3 | — | 18m 55s | ||
| 6/30/26 | World War IIGuadalcanal+4 | Tony LupoRyan Fairfield | — | Guadalcanal | World War IIGuadalcanal+5 | — | 28m 16s | ||
| 6/25/26 | World War IIMarine Corps+4 | Tony LupoRyan Fairfield | The Warrior Next Door PodcastVeterans Breakfast Club | — | MatanikauMarines+5 | — | 20m 25s | ||
| 6/22/26 | World War IIGuadalcanal+4 | Tony LupoRyan Fairfield | — | Guadalcanal | Battle of Savo IslandGuadalcanal+6 | — | 20m 12s | ||
| 6/12/26 | World War IInaval battles+3 | Tony LupoRyan Fairfield | Veterans Breakfast Club | — | Savo IslandWWII+6 | — | 35m 03s | ||
| 6/8/26 | World War IIBanzai charge+5 | Tony LupoRyan Fairfield | — | GavutuTanambogo+1 | Banzai chargeGavutu+8 | — | 24m 16s | ||
| 6/5/26 | Harry HopkinsGreat Depression+5 | Steve Vesce | — | — | Harry HopkinsSteve Vesce+6 | — | 1h 00m 33s | ||
| 6/2/26 | World War IIGuadalcanal+3 | — | The History of WWII PodcastEnterprise+1 | Guadalcanal | GuadalcanalAdm. Yamamoto+5 | — | 25m 22s | ||
| 5/27/26 | D-Dayfilm production+4 | Anthony Maras | Pressure | — | D-DayPressure+5 | — | 29m 01s | ||
| 5/22/26 | GuadalcanalWorld War II+3 | Dave R. Holland | U.S.Guadalcanal: The Pivotal Battles of the Matanikau Front | Guadalcanal | GuadalcanalOperation Watchtower+3 | — | 54m 41s | ||
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Chart history for The History of WWII Podcast
Peaked at #103 in Australia, currently #103 in Australia.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | — | #103 | #103 | — |
| United States | — | #105 | #105 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #130 | #130 | — |
| NG | — | #131 | #131 | — |
| IS | — | #145 | #145 | — |
| SG | — | #156 | #156 | — |
| Finland | — | #163 | #163 | — |
| BE | — | #165 | #165 | — |
| Canada | — | #171 | #171 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #172 | #172 | — |
| Denmark | — | #172 | #172 | — |
| VN | — | #191 | #191 | — |
| IL | — | #198 | #198 | — |
Chart Positions
13 placements across 13 markets.
Chart Positions
13 placements across 13 markets.