BackStory with the American History Guys is a nationally syndicated, hour-long, weekly public radio show. We're based in Charlottesville, Virginia at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities.

Each week we take a topic that people are talking about and explore its roots in American history. Through stories, interviews, and conversation with our listeners, we turn the things Americans take for granted inside out. And while we're at it, we have a lot of fun. Join us.

Based on Saint Simons Island, GA, Jamaican-Born, Singer/Songwriter/Performer Owen Plant's style is reminiscent of introspective artists from the '70s, old-time reggae groups and contemporary acoustic artists.  His laid back, soothing and delicately honed vocals and songwriting are the center pieces of his sound and his performance style has been lauded as well by critics, clients and his loyal fan base. He performs all over the country at festivals, clubs, cafes, wineries, resorts, colleges and for private functions.  He is the artist-in-residence at Sea Island Resort.

Owen writes and performs folk and reggae influenced songs. His unique sound is drawn from diverse influences, the most obvious of which being music from the ’70s.  His finger-picking style is folkie/Americana-like and his strumming employs muting and downward strumming techniques taken from reggae music. Creative kindred spirits of today include Amos Lee, Ray LaMontagne, Jason Mraz, Xavier Rudd, Jack Johnson, Martin Sexton, Ben Harper, Michael Kiwanuka and Ziggy Marley - all singer/songwriters who have come up with distinctive sounds within the framework of clear inspirations and traditions.


A weekly, hour-long romp through the worlds of media, politics, sports and show business, leavened with an eclectic mix of mysterious music, hosted by Harry Shearer.

It's the history of our world from the Big Bang to the Modern Age! Well...eventually at least. 

Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich use state-of-the-art sound design, mind-bending story-telling, and a sense of humor to ask big questions and blur the boundaries between science, philosophy, and human experience. Radiolab is produced in New York at WNYC, and heard on over 300 public radio stations across the country.

An audio journey through the 5000 year history of one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.

The Maritime History Podcast is a chronological look at maritime history and its numerous facets. Beginning with ancient history, the podcast looks at trade, exploration, boat and ship-building, economics, and the relationship between the ocean and the development of society and culture throughout history. Learn more about the podcast at http://maritimehistorypodcast.com.

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