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Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Past Access Presents: The Great War Revisited (PART ONE)
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part One........The Great War was a traumatic world event that helped shape the 20th century and continues to influence the world today. Follow Pete C...
Past Access Presents: The Great War Revisited (Part Two)
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Part Two of the Great War Revisited, follow Pete Collman to the battle of the Somme, Verdun, Passchendaele, and many points in between to experienc...
The Czechoslovak Legion: Homeward Bound
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Modern-day re-enactors commemorate the unique contribution the Czechs and Slovaks made to one of the more interesting stories of the great war.....the...
A Czech Merry Christmas
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is Christmastime again in the Czech Republic and even though the Covid Pandemic has put a damper on the normal celebrations, the spirit of Christma...
Special Past Access DYK: Cher Ami and the Lost Battalion
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
World War One was full of many great stories of bravery, sacrifice, and loss. The American "Lost Battalion" was one such story. Over 600 American infa...
Special Past Access DYK: Epic Fail of the Sinking of the Vasa
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The sinking of the Vasa in 1628 was a tragic and expensive failure by the Swede navy.On her maiden test run in August of that year, this top-heavy fla...
Special Past Access DYK: 1970 Marshall University Plane Crash
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1970 Marshall University plane crash that took the lives of the 75 member football team, coaching staff, a...
Special Past Access DYK: Comics!! Comic-Con in Prague
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comic book superheroes take center stage on this edition of Past Access: Did You Know.Pete is on location at the 2020 ComicCon in Prague.Take a look a...
Special Past Access DYK: The Executioner of Prague
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Executioner of Prague, Jan Mydlar, was a well known 17th-century man of the sword.His duty to his craft of torture and execution came in direct confli...
A Czech Christmas Krampus
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Travis back together for another Christmas episode from Prague!!! Tonight we talk about the spooky traditions centered around the season incl...
Travis Makes Candy (help!)
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Travis is no longer a tech writer and is now learning how to make candy in Germany, so he can start a business in Oregon. And he has a boyfriend, Toby...
Episode #74: Destination: Brno
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Pete and Travis for a road trip to Moravia in the Czech Republic to explore the city of Brno. Take in the museums, castle, fireworks, and battle ...
Episode #73: Interview with LingoNative App co-creator Andrew Jandacek
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an interview with Andrew Jandacek, the co-developer of the Czech/English mobile app called LingoNative. We will talk about the need for th...
Pete and Trav's Podcastnik Year Six!
03 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Travis have been podcasting for 6 years! With new shows like Past Access and Podcastnik and tons of guests and collaborations in the past yea...
Episode #71: Baseball in Czechia
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Baseball in the Czech Republic from little league to semi-pro.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.c...
Flight Over Bohemia
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As seen on our Bohemican YouTube channel, come along with me and my son as we see the Bohemian landscape and castles from a different perspective. It ...
A Tour of Christmas in Prague
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Noted as one of the best Christmastime destinations for tourists worldwide, Prague has a magic unique to herself.Join me on a tour through the Czech c...
The Battle of Austerlitz
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Battle of Austerlitz, also known at the Battle of the Three Emperor, was a huge victory for Napoleon and the Grand Army of France. The Russians an...
Episode #67: Our 5 Year Anniversary Show
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Pete and Travis in celebrating our 5 year anniversary for the Bohemican Podcast and the History of Alchemy Podcast. Tune-in for our take on ...
Episode #66: An Interview with Sam Beckwith of PraguePig.com
17 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for some tea and conversation with writer and satirist Sam Beckwith, the creator of PraguePig.com. His expat viewpoint provides a perfect mirr...
Episode #65: The Accidental Hero: Lt. Col. Matt Konop
06 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It was May 1945 and American forces were freeing the people of western Czechoslovakia from their Nazi overlords. Lieutenant Colonel Matt Konop led sev...
Episode #64: (ČARODEJNICE) The Spring Czech Tradition of Witch Burning
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Every April 30th, Czechs celebrate the coming of Spring by burning a straw witch that symbolizes the hard months of winter. This ancient tradition has...
Episode #63: To Dance the Night Away: Czech Ball Season
19 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It is not just Vienna who has all the fun during the winter Ball season. Prague and cities all across the Czech Republic hold magnificent Balls in Feb...
Episode #62: 2017 Preview Show
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join us of a recap of 2016 and preview for what is to come in 2017 on the Bohemican Podcast. Pete and Travis will go over show stats, top 5 shows, and...
Episode #61: Veselé Vánoce: A Czech Christmas
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It is Christmastime again in the Czech Republic and we will take you on a tour of the Prague Christmas market and offer you a seat at the Christmas Ev...
Episode #60: Celebrating Saint Martin's Day
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we will walk you through the Saint Martin's Day traditions, instruct you on how to cook a traditional roasted goose, and provide you a seat at...
Episode #59: Anthropoid Movie Review
08 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Bohemican Podcast reviews the Sean Ellis film "Anthropoid" after the Prague film premiere on September 28, 2016. We talk of the historical backgro...
Episode #58: Our American Trip
13 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special travel journal of our trip back home to America. On this episode, my kids and I will provide insight to the differences between C...
Episode #57: Czech Food
30 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
An episode way over due. On tonight's Bohemican Podcast, we talk Czech food in many forms and interview Czechs and expats on their favorite dishes. Pu...
Episode #56: Tomas Bat’a: The Czech “Henry Ford” of Shoes
07 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Bohemican Podcast, we explore the life and times of Czech business innovators Tomas and Antonin Bat’a of Zlin, Czechoslovakia...
Episode #55: Czech Cottage Life
21 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Czech cottage life is a tradition that goes back generations. It is a way to re-connect with nature in winter and summer. We will take you on a tri...
Episode #54: "The Exchange" on the Agora Podcast Network
08 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Fellow Agora Podcaster and friend, Thomas Daly, interviews Pete Collman and Travis Dow on their podcast exploits with the Podcastnik programs produced...
Episode #53: Tuzeks and Czech Life Behind the Iron Curtain
03 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Bohemican Podcast, we take a trip back in time and revisit life in Czechoslovakia under communist rule. We will be joined by Th...
Bohemican Bedtime Stories 3: Tales from Old Jewish Prague
26 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In our third special bedtime stories episode, my son Nathanael and I will talk about the history and legends of Old Jewish Prague. From the Jewish pro...
Episode #52: Alphonse Mucha's Art Nouveau Phenomenon
25 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Alphonse Mucha was "the" Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist of his time. He was known best for his distinct style. He produced many paint...
Episode #51: Cyril, Methodius, and Greater Moravia
03 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The kingdom of Greater Moravia, in what is today the Czech Republic, was a high water mark for self governance of the Czech, Moravian, and Slovak peop...
Bohemican Bedtime Stories 2: Prague Castle
06 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our second installment of the telling of Czech legends connected to the Prague Castle area. We will discuss the stories of the bells of St...
Bohemican Bedtime Stories: Charles Bridge
17 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On our first edition of Bohemican Bedtime Stories we will explore several legends about the Charles Bridge in Prague. One of my favorite times of the ...
Czechs in the Great War: The Battle of Dukla 1914-15
16 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Austria-Hungarian Empire had their hands full against the Russians in the fall of 1914 outside of Warsaw, Poland. By the winter of 1915, the defen...
Episode #50: An End of an Era: Czech First Republic and the Munich Agreement
09 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The end of World War One saw the creation of Czechoslovakia and the first republic. The Czechs were finding their collective identity and global footi...
Episode #49: Our 2016 Preview Show
07 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This 30 minute review of 2015 and preview of 2016 covers all of our podcast programs from the Bohemican Podcast to the History of Alchemy, History of ...
Episode #48: Texas Czechs: Come and Take It
11 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The guys from the "Come and Take It" podcast interview Travis and I about living in the Czech Republic and the contributions that Czech immigrants mad...
Episode #47: Faust and the Devil
28 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On a special episode of the Bohemican podcast, we welcome the History of Alchemy podcast listeners with a topic focused on alchemy, a deal with the de...
Episode #46: Jan Mydlar: Prague's Executioner
27 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Mydlar led an eventful life in the 17th century. He was well respected at his gruesome occupation as Prague's Old Town executioner. His story is o...
Episode #45: The Prague Pub Crawl
15 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a tour of some of Prague's more unique pubs. We will take a variety of dives and celebrated watering holes throughout the city. We will re...
Episode #44: Behind the Curtain of Podcasting
05 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join us tonight as Travis Dow interviews Der Buddler of the Secret Cabinet Podcast to talk shop on all things behind the mic. We will discuss the rese...
Destination: Stara Boleslav
04 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Stara Boleslav was the site of the murder of Saint Vaclav, or Wenceslas, some 1000 years ago. The patron Saint of the Czech People met his untimely de...
Episode 43: Podcasting with China History Host Laszlo Montgomery
15 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Dow had a chance to meet up with Laszlo from the China History Podcast who was temporarily in the Bay Area and swung by for tea. On this evenin...
Episode #42: The Swedes Are Coming!!!
31 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Thirty Years War was a brutal and bloody conflict in Europe. Many say the war started in Prague with the defenestrations, yet now the battle has c...
Bohemican Youtube Channel: Alchemy (Show One & Two)
13 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our first simucast of the Bohemican Audio Podcast and our new Youtube Channel. We take you to a real Golden Age Alchemy lab deep under Old Town Prague...
Episode #40: Casanova's Final Years in Bohemia
16 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Giacomo Casanova was an 18th century Italian playboy and favorite among the who's who of European social circles. This adventurer and author had many ...
Episode #39: Ugly Wednesday: U.S. Bombing of Prague
03 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
February 14, 1945 - The closing months of fighting in Europe during World War Two proved to be very deadly as the Allies marched towards Berlin. The m...
Episode #38: Great Women in Czech History
15 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Bohemican Podcast examines the lives of three powerful woman in Czech history. From the mists of myth and legend to the humbleness of serving the ...
Episode #37: Czech Christmas Eve Celebration
25 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
VESELE VANOCE to our Bohemican podcast listeners this holiday season. Tonight we invite you to join us for a Czech Christmas Eve celebration full of s...
Episode #36: Listener Mail
06 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As the Bohemican podcast nears our two year anniversary, we thought it best to dedicate an episode to responding to listener mail from around the worl...
Episode #35: Sir Nicholas Winton and the Kindertransport to Freedom
10 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Czech Republic honored Sir Nicholas Winton with the Order of the White Lion in October of 2014. This 105-year-old U.K. citizen received this award...
Episode #34: The Battle of White Mountain (Bila Hora)
15 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Thirty Years' War ravaged Europe through the mid-17th century. The seeds that were laid with the defenestration of Prague and the subsequent near-...
Episode #33: Enemies of the State: The Vojna Prison & Labor Camp
26 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Vojna Prison was one of the largest forced labor camps in 1950's Czechoslovakia. The newly entrenched communist government began the work of impri...
Episode #32: A Tour of Prague Zoo
17 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Lions, tigers, and Medveds! Yep, in this episode the Bohemican Podcast takes you on a tour of the Prague Zoo. Not only will we show you the animals, b...
Destination: City of Strakonice: Bagpipes, Beer, and Fez Hats
31 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Every two years, the city Strakonice plays host to the International Bagpipe Festival and the Bohemican Podcast gives you a front seat. We will also l...
Destination: Tolstejn Castle and the Robber Knights
17 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Located in the Liberec Region, Tolstejn Castle is a "living" 15th century ruin. It is recognized as one of the more popular tourist destinations for c...
Episode #31: Battle of Chlum 1866: The Killing Fields of Koniggratz
21 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Bohemican Podcast takes to the field of battle for a 2014 re-enactment of the Battle of Chlum. This decisive battle of the Austro-Prussian War too...
Episode #30: The Masin Brothers: Freedom Fighters or Terrorists
02 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Some Czechs called them stone cold murders while others named them heroes of the oppressed. The Masin brother's left a divided legacy among the Czech ...
Episode #29: Czech Legends and Fairy Tales
10 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Bohemican Podcast explores the telling of ancient legends and fairy tales connected to the Czech people. The cultural and historical significance ...
Episode #28: Klement Gottwald: Stalin's Protege in Power
18 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We examine Czechoslovakia's first Communist President and consistently voted "Worst Czech Leader", Klement Gottwald. What many would call a "true beli...
Episode #27: Pilsen's "Thank You America" Liberation Festival
03 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It is 1945...again. At least it is in the Czech city of Pilsen every May 8th. The Bohemican podcast will take you back to the last few weeks of World ...
Episode #26: The Czech Spring Rite of Witch Burning
22 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Czechs and Moravians usher in the Spring on the last night of April by burning a "straw witch" at a celebration known as Carodejnice. Celebrated t...
Episode #25: Czech Easter, Passover, and Ancient Traditions
03 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Springtime has come to the Czech Republic. It is a time of religious observance and ancient Czech traditions. It is not uncommon to see bands of young...
Episode #24: Lafayette's Escape from Olomouc Prison
15 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The American War for Independence was over and the French Revolution Reign of Terror was in full bloom. A hero of both nations was under lock and key ...
Destination: Karlstein Castle and Region
12 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Bohemican Podcast makes a side trip to one of the more recognized castles in Central Europe: Karlstein Castle. We will walk through the gothic gat...
Episode #23: Podcast Year in Review
02 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Bohemican Podcast and the History of Alchemy Podcast reached a milestone of one full year completed. Travis Dow and I want to thank our listeners ...
Czechs and the Great War: Death From Above
11 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On Part Three of the Czechs in the Great War, we will present the top World War One flying aces that claimed Czech roots flying for the Austrian-Hunga...
Destination: Houska Castle and the Pit to Hell
29 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Houska Castle is generally known as the most haunted castle in all of Bohemia. A large gash in the limestone rock opened up a "bottomless pit" sometim...
Destination: Konopiste Castle
12 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Konopiste Castle has roots that date back to the late 13th century. The castle began as a French Gothic style before is current appearance that took s...
Czechs and The Great War: FlashPoint
06 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The year was 1914 and Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were attending meetings in Sarajevo to bring forth Serb and Slavic unification in the Aus...
Episode #22: Czech Christmas Traditions
17 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Czechs celebrate their Christmas time traditions with a passion. From St. Nicholas Day through Christmas Eve, Czechs practice age old activities such ...
Episode #21: Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV of Bohemia
09 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Charles IV ushered in the golden age of Bohemia and left his mark on medieval Europe. He was named Holy Roman Emperor in April of 1355 and he dedicate...
Episode #20: The National Passion of Czech Hockey
30 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Czechs have a love affair with the sport of hockey that rivals the game's super powers of Canada and Sweden. From the the success in the Winter Ol...
Episode #19: The Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich and the Aftermath
30 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Operation Anthropoid was organized to rid the Czech people of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, Reinhard Heydrich in May of 1942. The assassina...
Czechs and The Great War: Winds of War
26 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the first episode of our special Bohemican Podcast series called Czechs in the Great War, we will set the table with the numerous events and condit...
Episode #18: The Velvet Revolution
17 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
November 17, 1989 marks an important benchmark in Czech history. On this day a peaceful student protest in Prague ended in riot police suppression. By...
Episode #17: Jara Chimrman: The man, the myth, the legend
13 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This is the original "International Man of Mystery". He is the most famous Czech in history for accomplishments ranging from discovering the North Pol...
Episode #16: Czech Witches, Dungeons, Vampires, and the Occult
20 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Czech Republic is a land full of legend and lore. As the days grow short this Fall and the nights last longer, dark stories of witches and vampire...
Destination: Kutna Hora
01 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This destination episode takes us to the Medieval silver mining boom town of Kutna Hora just east of Prague. We will lead you through the streets of t...
Episode #15: The Vampire Graveyard of Celakovice
19 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In a small Czech town called Celakovice there remains a lingering tale of the un-dead. Archaeologists have discovered a vampire graveyard that contain...
Destination: Krivoklat Castle
14 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This 13th century hunting castle, served as a Bohemian statement of strength, a residence of the future Holy Roman Emperor, and a prison during the 16...
Episode #14: Prague Spring and Jan Palach
04 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The late 1960's were a time of social and political upheaval around the world and Prague was no exception. In 1968, the Czechoslovakian people were pu...
Episode #13: The Life and Death of Jan Hus
15 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Hus was a Czech priest and philosopher and was known to be the first church reformer of the early 15th century. His viewpoint on the Catholic Chur...
Episode #12: Sokol: A Movement That Defined a Nation
27 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Sokol (Falcon in English) is a people's movement that began in the 19th century in the Czech lands. With it's athletic foundation centered around gymn...
Destination: Cesky Krumlov
20 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In our first "Destination Special Edition" episode, we will take a tour of beautiful Cesky Krumlov in Southern Bohemia. This UNESCO World Heritage sit...
Episode #11: The Martyrdom of John of Nepomuk
31 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
His historical name was Jan VelflÃn from Pomuku. Most know him as Saint Jan of Nepomuk, the martyred archbishop that was thrown to his death over P...
Episode #10: The Life of St. Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia
22 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This Bohemian Prince was murdered before taking the throne yet his dedication to his faith and to his people solidified his place atop all Czech histo...
Episode #9: The Knights Templar in Prague
05 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Knights Templar have roots across Europe and here in Bohemia. Before their disbanding and punishment inflicted by the Holy Church, the Knights Tem...
Episode #8: The Czech Viewpoint of Foreigners
15 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Czech people have been greatly influenced by their European neighbors through the centuries. Many speculate that these influences have colored and...
Episode #7: Jewish Prague
21 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The history of the Jewish people in Prague is one of triumph and heartbreak, setbacks and survival. Long an integral part of the citizenry of Prague, ...
Episode #6: A Backpacker's Guide to Eastern Europe
01 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
My co-host, Travis Dow, from the History of Alchemy Podcasts, details his adventure speaking Yiddish in the Ukraine and ignorantly overcoming Transnis...
Episode #5: The Life of St. Adalbert of Prague
20 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
St. Adalbert of Prague was a 10th century Benedictine monk, Bishop, and martyr. His influence on converting the Central European people to Christianit...
Episode #4: Na zdravi: Beer in Bohemia
17 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Na Zdravi!!! Beer production in Bohemia has a long tradition and several large contributions to the beer drinking world. We will explain the history...
Episode #3: Rudolph II (Part Two)
14 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of a two-part program, we focus upon Rudolph II's manic interest in alchemy and the occult. His tolerance of religious practices allowed f...
Episode #1: The Dark History of Underground Prague
12 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Prague has a well-documented history spanning hundreds of years. Sometimes this history is dark and foreboding. This is especially true of Prague's un...