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Thrash907PropagandaThis is clearly propaganda
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Concern Guest1865“Astonishingly brilliant”
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GfsfvhjgdvgxfYou will not regret a listenIntense. Engaging. Totally insane. Top-knotch production. Really a quality of podcast that is exceedingly rare. The story of the aftermath of Lincoln’s assassination is almost too crazy to believe. Nothing but plot twists.
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jluv81The bestWhat else can I say that hasn’t been said already about this podcast. Absolutely one of the most captivating and well done podcast you will ever listen to. Full stop. Wish their were more podcasts like this.
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FeralEmuWhat a ShowThis is truly the best podcast I have ever listened to. We need more historical drama podcasts like 1865, and I’m praying for season 3 or a follow up series.
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Cutler29AmazingThis show is incredible. The voice acting is absolute perfection. The production quality, the storytelling, it’s amazing. I’m not a history buff, but I loved it.
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Bookoholic338Needs to be a tv show!This is amazing, wonderful mix of education and entertaining; you really need to turn this into a tv show! Great writing and researching!
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Jasny3068Stay Impartial?History belongs to everyone, not just Liberals. I stopped listening when they referred to James Comey as a modern day example of Edwin Stanton. Unreal. That made me immediately question anything else that was said up until then. I cannot listen any longer because I don’t have confidence in that of which you are saying, is true and unbiased. 🙁
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Derek RLAmazing workThis show has made me obsessed. Recently bought a house right next t Chickamauga battlefield and it has entailed me in the history of the Civil war. This podcast has been an exciting source of entertainment and knowledge. Every thing about it is on point from the sound quality and production to the voice actors skill. I can’t wait for the next season or edition.
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Numbers80Awesome!!Awesome podcast!!
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NuckheadMOREI loved this! More Audio Dramas. Lindsey Graham got me here. Listen to many of his pods, and I’m so happy I found 1865. This worked in the days of radio, and it still works now
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VoicedNeedsHeardLoved it until…Once again, the podcast was great until the writers were interviewed and got political. Let the story speak for itself instead of bringing in modern political biases. Bummer…
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ZStreetIt’s like the John Adams of podcastsCame into this late, but blown away from this podcast. The production value, music, and voice acting are top notch and the story is so interesting you’ll find yourself scowering wikipedia after an episode. One of the best I’ve listened to.
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JMT7844Amazing JourneyI was never a history buff in school. Texts were dry and classes too sterile. I am thoroughly enjoying this series. And I’m a researcher. I trust nothing without validation. So far, so good. Clearly some political license taken here - but in a way that stays true to the known historical facts. Well done!
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PirangaAwesome!At first I found it hard to figure out what was true. Then I realized they had an “inside the episode” for each episode which answered all my questions. Well done!! Between this and American History Tellers I am learning so much American History. Thank you!!!
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sallygabLoved this podcast!I listened to episodes on my daily walks, sometimes walking for hours so I could find out what happened next. The level of detail (much of it true) makes the fascinating stories come alive. The characters are amazingly performed by talented actors. This is one of the best podcasts I’ve heard; I hope you will do more perhaps taking a different period of history. I learned things I’d never know otherwise about America’s history. Thank you so much!
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ChelsaluluCaptivatingI was hooked on this podcast right away. Thank you to everyone at 1865 for bringing this story or rather these stories to life. I was in tears more than once. 💔
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moving on-missuGreat story great discussion.Nice job guys. Wish I could be part of the discussion. The Comey comparisons don’t look as clear today as when you recorded this. Try to stick to history and leave parallels to today out as the history of today is still to be written. We could also look at this history as how democrats have long harmed African Americans, is there some parallel to today? Let history judge not you.
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Matty1By far, my favorite PodCast storyline of all time!Great work guys! I loved both season 1 and 2. Is there anything planned in the future for more dramas on the “Wondery” platform? Awesome job, again!! -Matt White
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capitalgsTop 5 history podcast EVERRecommend this to everyone. Production value alone is terrific!
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SarcasticninjaCompelling, Comprehensive, and InspiringI was hunting around for a podcast to listen to while I worked the graveyard shift at my job, and I stumbled upon 1865 purely accidentally. I immediately fell in LOVE- I’ve always been extremely interested in the Civil War and Reconstruction and this podcast has sent me into yet another 19th century spiral (in the best way!). Everything about this podcast is brilliantly executed- the voice acting, the script, the pacing, and the music are all perfect. The “behind the episode” episodes are so informative and allow me to savor and contextualize the media I just listened to. I just finished season two (I had been procrastinating listening to episode 10 bc I literally couldn’t stand the idea of not having anymore episodes to binge) and I am especially thrilled that Season 2 featured U.S. Grant. I’m biased because I have a soft spot for Grant, but it was phenomenal to witness such a thoughtful depiction of an often misinterpreted historical figure. James Black did a particularly beautiful job voicing Grant, but I also hope that Grant’s whiskey bottle was also a paid actor bc the sound effects were superb as well. I apologize for the rambling review, but this series redefined the boundaries of what I believed podcasts can accomplish and I will certainly be re-listening to the entire series on a loop until the hopeful release of season 3. Thank you so much for creating such a powerful and eloquent piece of media!
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richtersaurusGreat series!!Great writing and performances make this a high recommend for listening!
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sglyde97Definitely one of the best!Jeremy Schwartz is the absolute best! Spot on with character and should be the voice of everything!
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ArLLnOne of the best🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟1865 has been one of the best podcast I have listened to. Great Job!!
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Best I’ve HeardBetter than binging on Netflix.I originally listened to the first episode simply because I like the other podcasts that Lindsay Graham has produced. I was blown away. This podcast will keep your interest and have you eager to hear the next episode. The acting is superb and the sound effects, including the music, really keep your attention. Not only am I learning things I never knew about this time in history but I am being highly entertained by the nitty-gritty comments. I encourage people to listen to this. I mistakenly downloaded one of the “episodes inside the episodes” and liked it so well that I went back and listened to those I’d missed. This is one podcast everyone should hear.
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dwhkxdi27359Wow!These are way better than watching any prime time TV show. Thanks for picking the perfect cast and writing amazing scripts.
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Eureeka rebekka❤️Loving this! The actors were superb especially the actor voicing Stanton.
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DannyQuinnGreat show, 4.5 stars but…I heard one ad today and that wasn’t great.I love the show and look forward to my walks where I get to enjoy the show. I heard an ad today, despite paying for a subscription. This seems to be an error as I haven’t heard any other ads and am nearly through the 2nd season. Hey Wondery…can you fix that? The ad was in episode 8 in season 2.
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mantis eatsAmongst my favorites of all timeGripping and nuanced. The story, the acting, the score, all were epic quality performances. Could listen to 100 years of this!
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SigHimmelVery well madeI hated history in school but this podcast brings history to life. I got hooked. Love it but also makes you realize how dirty politics really are and under what immense pressure presidents need to make decisions. I can sympathize with Grants decision not to run for a third term.
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lorymomAwesome!Love, love this audio drama! I’m extremely interested in history and it’s hard for me to stop listening once I get started. You’ll did a great job. I really like the bonus episodes and how you’ll discuss opinions and facts.
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Ronald1776beGreat!!!!!America’s finest pod!!
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michael67bVery goodGreat story telling. First season was very good, but the narrative of season two reinforces an unfair portrait of Grant’s struggles with alcohol. The creators address the choice in an inside the episode segments…but it’s a poor choice. Grant is a giant among American leaders he deserves a fair portrayal.
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JJRROMIPositively addictive!What a great show! I’m actually learning some new stuff about this well worn path of American history! Bravo, guys! And for what it’s worth, I’m an army brat, colonel’s kid, battlefield visiting lifelong history buff.
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HmeisenAbsolutely Love ThisOne question. I don’t see episode S1 episode 16. But otherwise, this is great especially the fact vs artistic license episodes. So much insight! Feel free to make more!
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TippecanoeAndTylerLockettTooAbsolutely Blown AwayThis is the best podcast/audiodrama I have ever heard. The acting is superb as well as the sound effects that make for a remarkably immersive experience.
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PatrickMartinez4AtrociousMelodramatic and insufferable. I made it through the first 3 1/2 episodes and called it quits. It tells a story about an incredibly important and interesting time in American history, but I just could not tolerate the soap-opera style and 3-4 advertising breaks per episode. I really wouldn’t put this in the “history podcast” category.
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mmmsophisticatedmamaRivetingI can’t even believe this podcast can be so good. The voice acting is dead on. The drama is jaw dropping. I don’t have enough words.
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~ Violet ~PerplexingI can’t fathom how this project got the green light. It’s a bunch of white men using the n-word as often as possible. So many characters have similar gruff pompous voices it’s hard to tell who is talking even though they announce it during every scene. This is why more diversity is such an asset in audio drama. Plus the sexism is incredibly thick. Not just in the near absence of women, but in the way the plot of S1 revolves around the few women on mic and refers to all the women off mic. There are ways of handling historical fiction that are themselves less racist and sexist than this. And judging by the number of comments from people who were offended when the writers spoke against some today’s overt racists, part of the reason some people are listening is *for* the gross racism. That should worry the authors. Some of this has already been reworked, so I’m wondering how much worse it was in earlier versions. The sound design is nice enough, though.
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thetexasjuiceHoly cow!!!I have to say, scripted/acted out podcasts have not been my favorite. I prefer the “straight to the facts,” type of podcasts about history. But oh my gosh, this one is just SO good. The acting, the history, the etiquette of conversation between the characters/actors, is just so good. I imagine this is what it was like in the days of radio in the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. It feels like I simply have to close my eyes and I’m right in the thick of things. Bravo!!!
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Tzc2Well DoneI am early on this series and, at first, I shied away because of some of the artistic license taken with things that are not definitively known to history. But for this kind of Podcast, I can see why you have to make those type of choices. And in the “Inside the Episode” podcasts the authors do well to explain the license they’ve taken; where and why. I actually enjoy the “Inside ..” podcasts the best. Overall, 1865 is very well done and a riveting story!
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Bringo DanglemouthThis Is How All Scripted Podcasts Should Be DoneI love scripted podcasts, and this one is just phenomenal. It begins right as President Lincoln is assassinated at Ford’s Theatre in Washington DC, just days after the confederate army surrendered at Appomattox and the Civil War started to come to a close. It dramatizes the chaos surrounding a coordinated attack against the government, and how the nation responded. The fate of the nation rests on William Seward and the US War Department. The acting is stellar, the dialogue is flawless, the sound design is immersive. It’s a must listen.
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tan jonnySeason 3 sil vous plaitWonderful show. The dramatic “radio theatre” nostalgia combined with the quality acting and scrupulous historic narrative are irresistible! Thank you.
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LRB1And I thought I knewHaving read brilliant Team of Rivals, Lincoln, Grant, Lincoln’s Boys, etc, and my great great Ohio 126, battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Monocacy: his diaries and letters home—- so much invaluable incisive information in this pivotal period of 1865, brought to life in much more powerful form than a film.,., this is a revelation and a joy, albeit a sad joy. Thank you, Creators.
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gH nativeWowSuch an immersive podcast. I really felt I was part of the story, it is hard to turn off. I first started listening at work, but I found myself listening to this podcast at home and on car rides. Love this podcast!
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el BoominatorSuperb!I had never been able to get into a crippled podcast with actors playing historical parts but this is just SO good and SO engaging. Jeremy Schwartz deserves the voice acting version of an Oscar for his portrayal of Edwin M. Stanton.
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Chica1rtengaging and well written !I loved this audio drama and the behind the scenes episodes. Such an enriching way to share history. Excellent and thoughtful writing and production. Top notch acting. High quality awesomeness all around! More please!!!!
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klself0321If you love history, the Civil War, or any combination, you’ll love thisI subscribe to a LOT of podcasts about history and politics, but this is hands-down my very favorite. The casts are well-researched and produced. And, best thing, can be listened to add-free or for free. Right now, the free option fits me best. Oh, and follow the founder of Wondery Lindsay Graham (not the US Senator) on social media. You won’t be disappointed!
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Teague1117SUBSCRIPTIONIt’s free! The new Apple update is confusing, but this podcast is still free. “Subscription” only applies to early and exclusive episodes. I’ve been listening every week as normal; the “subscription” stuff is a kinda preview of what’s coming!
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new life for meSeason 3 here we comeThese are the best podcast I have ever listen to. I have learned such a great deal of history I never learned in school. Please keep it going. This is more then worth paying for, how can listeners expect people to work for free. I’d be glad to pay for another season
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