Podcasts by Shootin the Bull with Tom Snow

America's Forgotten Wars: The Barbary Wars from 2023-02-09T01:23:34

In our second episode of America's Forgotten Wars, Tom discusses the First and Second Barbary War, in which the young United States Navy and Marine Corp defeated a group of fierce pirates off the c...

Battle of Cowpens from 2022-12-19T01:41:43

In this episode of America’s Forgotten Battles, Tom shoots the bull about the battle in which the Patriot is based off of. --- Support this podcast: Listen

2022 Phillies Season from 2022-10-25T00:33:28

Check out Tom’s recap of the exciting, legendary, and yet to be completed 2022 season of the Philadelphia Phillies. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Texas War of Independence from 2022-08-01T00:16:23

Remember the Alamo? If the answer is no, this episode if for you, as Tom shoots the bull in his latest segment of America’s Forgotten Wars. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Yellow Fever vs COVID from 2022-07-19T01:59:16

In this episode, Tom compares the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to the nation’s first health crisis in 1793. --- Support this podcast: Listen

John Paul Jones: Pirate or Hero? from 2022-05-31T11:34:59

In this episode, Tom discusses the life and career of John Paul Jones, who is widely considered the Father of the U.S. Navy for his exploits in the American Revolution. During this episode, he also...

Ben Franklin’s Drinking Club from 2022-04-06T13:13:55

In this episode, Tom shoots the bull about Ben Franklin’s Junto club, which was responsible for turning Philadelphia into a first class city, often over a few rounds of beers. --- Support this p...

Battle of Hampton Roads from 2022-03-09T00:21:08

In this episode of Shooting the Bull, Tom commemorates the 160th anniversary of the first battle between ironclad warships. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Battle of the Wabash from 2022-02-15T02:32:10

In this episode, Tom talks about the greatest defeat the U.S. military ever suffered at the hands of Native Americans. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Battle of Kasserine Pass from 2022-02-07T02:25:02

In this episode, Tom takes us back to World War II to talk about a battle the U.S.A has (successfully) tried to forget. --- Support this podcast: Listen

The Battle of Quebec from 2022-01-31T21:15:44

In this episode of America’s Forgotten Battles, Tom tells the story of America’s attempt to turn Canada into the 14th colony. Spoiler alert: It didn’t work. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Battle of Nassau from 2022-01-12T00:14:55

In this first episode of America’s Forgotten Battles, Tom tells the story of the time the United States invaded the Bahamas during the American Revolution. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Phillies Offseason Talk from 2022-01-03T01:45:04

In this episode, Tom gives his annual offseason plan that the Phillies should use to get back to the playoffs. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Baron Von Steuben: The Drill Sergeant of Valley Forge from 2021-11-08T01:56:36

In this episode of Shootin’ the Bull, Tom talks about how a homosexual Prussian outcast turned George Washington’s ragtag army into a lean, mean, fighting machine. --- Support this podcast: Listen

America’s Forgotten Wars: The French and Indian War from 2021-10-24T02:45:47

Catch up on America’s forgotten wars as Tom shoots the bull on the French and Indian War. In this episode, you will learn about how George Washington accidentally started a war that would change th...

Pirates of the Mediterranean: Bad Captains, Poor Results from 2021-08-06T01:45:23

In this episode, Commodore Richard Valentine Morris takes command of the American Mediterranean Squadron and does a comically bad job. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Morning Cup of History July 4th Edition from 2021-07-04T01:08:39

What to celebrate America’s most historic day with a Morning Cup of History? Find out the true story behind Independence Day and some of the other big events that happened on this holiday weekend/ ...

Pirates of the Mediterranean: A Successful Enterprise from 2021-06-25T01:44:12

In this Episode, Tom discusses the opening battles between the Barbary Pirates and the young United States Navy. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Morning Cup of History (6/13/2021) from 2021-06-14T01:02:59

In today’s episode, Tom talks about what went on this week in history, including two big battles, the story behind Flag Day, and Ben Franklin (supposedly) flying a kite in a storm. --- Support t...

Morning Cup of History (6/6/21) from 2021-06-11T02:42:13

Check out all the cool stuff that happened this week, including the D-Day landings and the birthday of Anne Frank --- Support this podcast: Listen

Pirates of the Mediterranean (Part 1) from 2021-06-10T02:18

In the first episode of a new series, Tom introduces the Barbary Pirates, long considered the menace of the Mediterranean, and their rocky relationship with the new United States. --- Support th...

A Morning Cup of History (5/31/21) from 2021-06-02T00:39:16

Join Tom as he shoots the bull about all the important events that happened this week in history! --- Support this podcast: https://anc...

Morning Cup of History 5/23/21 from 2021-05-24T02:08:19

Listen to some really important stuff that happened this week in history. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-snow/support

Banana Wars ? from 2021-05-11T01:48:13

In this episode, Tom talks about how the United States invaded and occupied several Latin-American countries in order to protect its valuable fruit companies. --- Support this podcast: Listen

The History of Fraternities and Sororities from 2021-04-22T01:59:39

In this episode, Tom talks about the history of Greek Societies, which have actually been around for as long as the United States. Some of the things you might learn include hazing in the 1800s, wh...

Mexican Border War from 2021-04-20T01:53:40

In this episode of America’s Forgotten Wars, Tom discusses how the United States took care of a bunch of Mexican bandits by doing what it does best...invading a country it is not actually at war wi...

Morning Cup of History from 2021-04-13T12:58:32

The pilot episode of a new series where Tom looks at what happened in history on this date... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor....

The Philippine-American War from 2021-04-08T02:08:56

In this episode of America’s Forgotten Wars, Tom talks about how the United States fought to ‘Mericanize the Philippines in a blatantly obvious case of Western Imperialism. Spoiler Alert: the Ameri...

Phillies opening day preview from 2021-04-01T02:47:58

Tom breaks down the Phillies in ten minutes!

What's it like to run a historic museum? from 2021-03-24T21:33:14

In this special episode, Tom talks with Dennis Pickeral, the Executive Director of Stenton Museum, about what it takes to run a small historic site in an urban area. 

Spanish-American War from 2021-03-22T00:08:35

In this episode of America’s forgotten wars, Tom talks about America’s huge victory in the Spanish-American War --- Support this podcast: Listen

Spanish Flu vs COVID-19 from 2021-03-19T02:21:26

In this episode, Tom compares COVID-19 to the Spanish Flu of 1918. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-snow/support

Mexican-American War from 2021-03-16T03:14:47

In this episode, Tom talks about how the U.S. acquired the southwest in a little known war with Mexico. --- Support this podcast: https...

The Seminole War from 2021-03-08T19:18:45

In today's episode, Tom Snow explains how the United States gained Florida from the Spanish and also goes on a long rant on how awful Andrew Jackson was. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: Listen

War of 1812 (part 2) from 2021-03-01T18:24:16

This week, Tom wraps up the War of 1812 by talking about the land battles, the homefront, and how the war impacted enslaved servants and the indigenous people of North America.

War of 1812 (Part 1) from 2021-02-24T19:46:33

In this episode, Tom Snow covers the naval battles of the War of 1812.

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The Barbary Pirate Wars from 2021-02-16T22:47:53

Shoot the bull with Tom Snow in the second episode of his mini-series on America's Forgotten Wars.  --- Support this podcast: https://a...

Quasi War from 2021-02-10T23:55

Shoot the bull with Tom Snow in his first episode of his latest series on America's Forgotten Wars --- Support this podcast: https://an...

Phillies sign J.T. Realmuto...what's next? from 2021-01-27T16:49:03

Tom discusses the Phillies' latest (re)acquisition and discusses what the Phillies should do next.

A Conversation with Betsy Ross from 2021-01-11T17:24:56

Join me as I shoot the bull with Mary McGinley, who portrayed Betsy Ross as a first-person interpreter for over two years.  --- Support this podcast: Listen

Whiskey Rebellion from 2020-12-31T01:31:41

Tom Snow is joined by his old college roommate Riley Mcghee for a conversation about the first uprising against the United States Government. 

Correction: The whiskey tax was nine ce...

My Perfect Phillies Offseason from 2020-11-14T23:49:41

The Phillies have are without a GM to begin a very important offseason. To help them out, here is my offseason blueprint.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...

War of Scottish Independence Part 3 from 2020-09-15T12:43:52

Finish shooting the bull with Tom and Bob as they talk about the climactic Battle of Bannockburn and the conclusion of the Scottish War of Independence.  

Phillies trade deadline from 2020-08-31T22:48:44

Tom shoots the bull about the Phillies newest reliever and if they added enough. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...

Scottish War of Independence Part 2 from 2020-08-26T23:21:09

Tom and Bob shoot the bull as they talk about how Robert the Bruce reignites the Scottish War of Independence after the death of William Wallace. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The ...

Phillies rant from 2020-08-21T23:39:23

Shoot the bull with Tom as he complains about the Phillies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Listen

Scottish War of Independence Part 1 from 2020-08-17T15:24:15

Want to know the true story behind Braveheart? Shoot the bull with Tom Snow and his younger brother Bob as they talk about William Wallace's quest to free Scotland from English invasion. --- Thi...

Pilot Episode from 2020-08-10T22:05:02

Start shootin the Bull with Tom Snow as he gives a quick rundown on what this podcast is going to be about.