Ancient Warfare Podcast

If your interest in the ancient world tilts heavily toward battles, tactics, and military organization, the Ancient Warfare Podcast is built specifically for you. Hosted by a rotating panel including Murray Dahm, Angus Wallace, Lindsay Powell, Marc DeSantis, and others, the show draws its content from Ancient Warfare Magazine and brings together people who really know their Roman legions from their Greek hoplites. The panel format creates genuine debate and discussion rather than a single perspective, which is refreshing when dealing with topics where scholarly opinion actually varies. Episodes come in two flavors: longer panel discussions running 45+ minutes that tackle big themes like battlefield revolutions or Roman military logistics, and shorter 10-minute segments answering specific listener questions. That variety means you can choose your depth depending on your mood. With 396 episodes released on a biweekly schedule, the archive is enormous. The show has been running since the early days of podcasting and has maintained a dedicated community, including an active Patreon. Production quality is solid if unspectacular -- this is about the content rather than the sound design. The 4.3 star rating from 526 reviews reflects a niche audience that values depth over broad appeal. Some listeners note that panel dynamics can occasionally feel uneven, but that is the nature of group discussion. For ancient military history specifically, you will not find a more focused or knowledgeable podcast.