Revolutions Podcast by Mike Duncan
Hacker ApprovedShares rank 4 of 7 history podcasts by recommenders
Recommended for in-depth, well-researched history of major revolutions, from Charles I to Stalin, told in engaging detail.
Recommended for in-depth, well-researched history of major revolutions, from Charles I to Stalin, told in engaging detail.
12 people gave an opinion
- recommend it
- 12
- criticize it
- 0
- approval share
- 100%
Recommended in 6 of 13 months
- November 2025: not recommended
- December 2025: recommended
- January 2026: recommended
- February 2026: recommended
- March 2026: not recommended
- April 2026: not recommended
- May 2026: recommended
- June 2026: recommended
- July 2026: not recommended
- August 2026: recommended
- September 2026: not recommended
- October 2026: not recommended
- November 2026: not recommended (month in progress)
Why it carries the badge
- 12 people recommend itNeeds 10 or more, met.
- Nobody criticizes itNeeds 2 to 1 or better, met.
- Recommended in 6 of 13 monthsNeeds 4 or more, met.
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What people say about it
The reasons people give, with the number of comments that give each one. Open a reason to read what they said.
Why people recommend it
Each mark is one comment
Detailed, well-researched history
“Especially the French and Russian Revolutions are covered in such great detail, while staying interesting.”
Comment from 28 May 2026 in “Can we have the day off?” “Revolutions Podcast is good and well researched (Especially later seasons).”
Comment from 19 Feb 2026 in “The Mongol Khans of Medieval France” Engaging, dramatic storytelling
“Especially the French and Russian Revolutions are covered in such great detail, while staying interesting.”
Comment from 28 May 2026 in “Can we have the day off?” “history isn't actually boring - it's basically a highlight reel of some of the highest human dramas”
Comment from 28 May 2026 in “Can we have the day off?” “it was absolutely electrifying”
Comment from 22 Feb 2026 in “How far back in time can you understand English?” Covers major revolutions across history
“The American, French, and Russian revolution seasons are all incredibly enlightening to the world that we live in”
Comment from 22 Feb 2026 in “How far back in time can you understand English?” “a deep dive into major revolutions starting in Britain with Charles Stuart and ending with Stalin”
Comment from 8 Aug 2026 in “US strikes $1.2B deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects”
Other history podcasts people recommend
The four most recommended other history podcasts, with the same counts for each, so you can compare like for like. The tick on each bar marks the 2 to 1 line the badge needs.
| Product | Recommend | Criticize | Approval | Months | Owned | Badge |
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| Fall of Civilizations podcast | 20 | 1 | 95% | 7 | — | Approved |
| The Rest Is History podcast | 14 | 1 | 93% | 8 | — | Approved |
| Hardcore History by Dan Carlin | 13 | 1 | 93% | 7 | — | Approved |
| Revolutions Podcast by Mike DuncanThis page | 12 | 0 | 100% | 6 | — | Approved |
| The History of English Podcast by John McWhorter | 12 | 0 | 100% | 5 | — | Approved |
What people said
13 of the 14 comments that mention it, newest first. Each links to the original comment.
“a deep dive into major revolutions starting in Britain with Charles Stuart and ending with Stalin”
“This is how I worked through the entire Mike Duncan opus (Revolutions first”
“history isn't actually boring - it's basically a highlight reel of some of the highest human dramas”
“Especially the French and Russian Revolutions are covered in such great detail, while staying interesting.”
“It'll probably disabuse you of the idea that its a good way to get things done.”
“The Revolutions podcast is excellent.”
“it was absolutely electrifying”
“The American, French, and Russian revolution seasons are all incredibly enlightening to the world that we live in”
“His subsequent podcast: "revolutions" is also really good.”
“Revolutions Podcast is good and well researched (Especially later seasons).”
“I have turned at least one friend onto history podcasts using Mike Duncan's work.”
“for the history, I would suggest Revolution OS”
“Currently loving Revolutions Podcast by Mike Duncan. Highlight seasons so far: [3] French Revolution [4] Haitian Revolution.”
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