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Kings and Generals Podcast

A podcast network featuring distinct, long-form narrative series on specific military conflicts, from WWII's Eastern Front to ancient Chinese wars.

The brief

This is an anthology podcast feed, not a single show. It bundles several deeply-researched, solo-narrated historical series under one umbrella. Each series, like "The Fall and Rise of China" or "The Eastern Front Week by Week," functions as its own standalone, long-running podcast, meticulously detailing military history in a chronological format. The feed also includes co-hosted discussions on topics ranging from military theory to sci-fi treated as historical case studies.

Its multi-show-in-one-feed structure is its key differentiator. Unlike typical history podcasts that cover varied topics, Kings and Generals offers specialized, long-form series, allowing a listener to follow, for example, the Eastern Front of WWII on a week-by-week basis for years.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

The Kings and Generals Podcast is a history podcast channel that serves as a platform for several high-quality, educational series focusing on military history. The channel hosts multiple distinct podcasts, including "The Eastern Front Week by Week," "The Age of Conquest: the Fall and Rise of China," and "Echoes of War." These shows provide detailed narrative accounts of significant military campaigns, battles, and major historical events. The primary host for several of these series is Craig Watson. Other series on the feed have been hosted by David Schroder.

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Other ventures

  • Kings and Generals YouTube channel
  • The Pacific War Channel
  • The Cold War (YouTube Channel)
  • Wizards and Warriors (YouTube Channel)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Country
Canada
Region
north america
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    The Thrawn Trilogy: Heir to the Empire

    A notable departure from historical topics, this episode analyzes a classic Star Wars novel through the lens of military strategy and grand tactics, treating fiction as a case study.

  2. 02
    The Strangest Battle of WWII: The Battle of Castle Itter

    Covers a unique and lesser-known event from the end of WWII where American and German soldiers fought together, highlighting the podcast's ability to find compelling niche stories within major conflicts.

  3. 03
    The Battle for Dayun Mountain

    A representative example of the podcast's core content: a detailed, tactical breakdown of a specific battle from the Second Sino-Japanese War, focusing on strategy and deception.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How the host interviews

The channel primarily features non-interview, narrative formats. Shows like "The Eastern Front" and "The Fall and Rise of China" are solo-hosted by Craig Watson, who delivers a scripted, detailed historical narration. Other shows, like the "Echoes of War" episode on the Thrawn Trilogy, feature a co-hosted discussion format. The shows are not interview-based.

Signature segments

  • · Cross-promotion of sister podcasts
  • · Patreon and YouTube membership drives
  • · Solo-narrated, week-by-week chronological format
  • · Use of animated maps in YouTube versions
  • · "Echoes of War" discussion series

Topics covered repeatedly

Military HistoryWorld War IIEastern Front (WWII)Second Sino-Japanese WarAncient Chinese HistoryStrategic AnalysisMilitary LogisticsMilitary DeceptionSiege WarfareNaval History
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Recent guests
  • Garrett
    on The Thrawn Trilogy: Heir to the Empire
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
5.6K
5,600
Avg views / video
106
Trailing window
Total views
75.7K
75,667
Videos published
508
Sponsor readEstimated

The podcasts are primarily funded through direct-to-fan support, frequently promoting Patreon and YouTube Channel Memberships for both the main Kings and Generals brand and the individual show brands like 'The Pacific War Channel'.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who is the host of the podcast?
The Kings and Generals podcast channel features multiple hosts. Craig Watson is the host of the popular "The Eastern Front Week by Week" and "The Fall and Rise of China" series. Other hosts, like David Schroder, have led series on different topics like the Mongol Empire.
Is this one podcast or multiple shows?
It's a podcast channel that acts as a hub for several distinct, long-running historical series. You can follow specific shows like "The Pacific War Podcast" or "The Eastern Front Week by Week" within the main feed.
What is the format of the show?
The primary format is solo-narrated, chronological military history. It is not an interview show. Some episodes feature co-hosted discussions on specific topics.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcasts are available on the Kings and Generals Podcast YouTube channel and on audio platforms like Apple Podcasts.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

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  1. [01]Kings and Generals - YouTubeyoutube.com
  2. [02]The Eastern Front Week by Week Podcasttheeasternfront.podbean.com
  3. [03]Fall and Rise of China: West meets East - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
  4. [04]Eastern Front #53 The Barrage of Sevastopol - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
  5. [05]Ages of Conquest: a Kings and Generals Podcast - Libsyndirectory.libsyn.com
  6. [06]Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast - Podchaserpodchaser.com
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