Historical Voyager
Calling all journeymen and women... Welcome to the "Historical Voyager" podcast! Josh Waitzman is an 18-year cruise industry veteran, elite vacation consultant and professional historical lecturer. He has dedicated his life to rounding the globe as an avid traveller in search of some of the most intriguing and historically significant sites known to man. His podcast is designed to utilize his extensive first-hand travel experiences and historical insights so that listeners may become a more well-rounded adventurer, ultimately impressing their friends with some newfound and obscure historical mastery, attain more fulfilling travels….and have a little extra fun along the way. Grab that virtual passport and join Josh (and some special guest stars) each and every Monday night at 7:30pm ET!!!
Episodes
24 episodes
24. Niagara Falls: The Eighth Wonder of the World
Niagara Falls has been deemed one of the wonders of the world and the true scope and significance of its wonder will be explored in-depth today. Tune in for helpful hints on what to see, some incredible facts that will blow your mind, how...
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23. Lewiston, NY: Niagara's Birthplace & Historical Gem with Ken Slaugenhoupt
This week, Historical Voyager takes you to a destination on the lower Niagara river which on the surface seems like any other vibrant and bustling small American town, however, one with incredible history and heritage. Newsletters and articles ...
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22. Gettysburg: The Iconic Battle of the Civil War with Phillip Muskett
July, 1863. The rolling hills of Gettysburg in South Central Pennsylvania becomes the setting of the most important military engagement in American History and the most bloody and pivotal point of the Civil War. Today, Historical Vo...
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21. One Global Conflict: How WW1 Became WW2 with Andrew Phillips
"The Great War" was fought from 1914 to 1919. But when another major conflict happened from 1939 to 1945, the two events became known as the First World War and the Second World War. What's worse than having another world war only 20 years afte...
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20. A "Four Score" Historical Voyager Address
With it being a special 20th milestone episode, Josh provides an overall Historical Voyager recap, a glimpse into important future show changes and provides some brief Historical insights that you wouldn't believe if Uncle Google didn't confirm...
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19. Normandy: Innovations & Interpretations of D-Day with Trevor Standefer
With the 78th Anniversary of the most important and pivotal military operation in History, D-Day in world War 2, Historical Voyager takes you back to Normandy, France for a one-episode special. Today we pay tribute to the soldiers who did...
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18. Tribute to Memorial Day with Lt. Col. Robert Russell
This week, Historical Voyager pays tribute to a holiday devoted to the remembrance of those military personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice to provide us with the freedoms we enjoy each and every day. Learn the history of the holi...
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17. Alaska: The Last Frontier with Jon Bartel
This week, we continue to explore the majestic lands of Alaska with accomplished Lieutenant Coast Guard pilot, Jon Bartel, a professional stationed for over 10 years in rugged Kodiak, Alaska and elsewhere around the state. Histori...
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16. Intro to Alaska: Glaciers & Glitter with Jen Baxter
Get ready to be whisked away to the "Great Land" of the incredible and majestic state of Alaska! Josh of Historical Voyager, and Veteran Cruise Director, Jen Baxter, present you with an in-depth intro to our mini series devoted to the 49th stat...
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15. Titanic: Echoes Through Time
Join Josh of Historical Voyager as he gives his final thoughts in the last episode of the tributary series on the RMS Titanic - and how it had a lasting effect on not only the unfortunate souls onboard the ship that fateful night, but the entir...
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14. Titanic: Stories of Selflessness with Simon Medhurst
Historical Voyager discusses the valiant heroes of Titanic and then joins Simon Medhurst, Author and Great Grandson of Titanic Quartermaster, Robert Hitchens, to take you to historically relevant Titanic sites across England and discuss his new...
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13. Titanic: The Human Element & Halifax Connection with Deanna Ryan-Meister
This week's episode of Historical Voyager will the explore the unfortunate tales of craven cowardice and scorned survivors of Titanic, and explain the Halifax connection with the President of Titanic Society of Atlantic Canada, Deanna Ryan-Meis...
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12. Titanic: Stories of Survival & Relics of Remembrance with Paul Burns
In the aftermath of the 110-year anniversary of the Titanic tragedy, Josh tells the tales of those who defied death and then goes one-on-one with Titanic Historical Society’s Paul Burns, Vice President/Curator of the Titanic-themed museums in B...
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11. Prelude to Titanic
On the week of its 110 year anniversary, Historical Voyager presents its mini-series examining White Star Line's RMS Titanic, the most famous maritime disaster in history! In this series preview, hear the theories and facts responsible fo...
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10. State of the Cruise Union: We're BACK!!!
Historical Voyager concludes its Cruisin' series with a comprehensive look back at the past two years of the COVID-19 era, the most devastating in the history of the industry, and hear from some cruise fanatics as to WHY you should feel as ecst...
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9. Slurring at the Southernmost Point: Cruisin' Key West with Mike Maurer
Today, Historical Voyager takes you beyond the overseas highway, past 44 islands and 42 bridges, on a virtual historical tour of the Southernmost point of the United States, Key West, and its famous tropical beaches, lively nightlife, architect...
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8. Slimmer Sexy, Safety Briefings & St. Maarten: Cruisin' with Jason Blanchard
Get ready to be taken to an Eastern Caribbean Island with a spirit, adventure and hospitality unlike any other! Being one of the most popular cruise ports in the world, it has a mix of Caribbean, French and Dutch cultures, and holds the W...
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7. S'mores, Seaweed & St. Thomas: Cruisin' with Jaime Dee
St. Thomas may have been named by Christopher Columbus, but it'll be tamed by the likes of Historical Voyager! Throw on those explorer flip-flops, grab your highest SPF sunscreen and most potent bottle of rum and join us for this week's a...
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6. From Military to Maritime: An Intro to Cruisin' with Joseph Gueary
This week, Historical Voyager returns with an introduction to our upcoming "Cruisin'" series! Join us for an in-depth explanation of our historical topical transition from a military to maritime focus, featuring an interview with r...
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5. Normandy: "The Ultimate Insider Guide to D-Day" with Paul Woodadge
Historical Voyager continues its in-depth exploration of Normandy, France and it's role in D-Day with the ultimate historian, tour guide, author and WW2TV host and documentarist, Mr. Paul Woodadge!
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4. Normandy: "Through the Eyes of Great Uncle Mort" Pt.2
The epic tale of 29th Infantry Sgt. Morton Waitzman continues! This week, you will explore his daily struggles inland after D-Day as he battles through the countryside bocage of Normandy, across the Siegfried Line and Rhine River of Na...
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3. Normandy: "Through the Eyes of Great Uncle Mort" Pt.1
As told from his own eyes, be prepared to hear Josh's 98-year-old Great Uncle, Morton Waitzman, as he methodically breaks down and passionately shares his horrifying, incredible and historic encounters of D-Day, June 6th, 1944. This week'...
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