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by Eva Schubert
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
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| Oct 27 | — | — |
| Oct 21 | — | #198 |
| Oct 18 | #195 | #189 |
| Oct 15 | #161 | #155 |
| Oct 14 | #198 | #191 |
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A history podcast with a focus on violence, religion, and gripping stories, created by Eva Schubert, history nerd, college instructor, and jazz aficionado.