The Department No. 2 Podcast

Episode 27: A Discussion with Sean Michael Chick

Darryl and Derrick have a nice long conversation with author and historian Sean Chick. We discuss several of his books and his upcoming project on the Battle of Shiloh. For Western Theater enthusiasts, there is a lot of new material in the pipeline! If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information. Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. You can also find us on Instagram by searching for "DepartmentNo2Podcast" where we will post episode updates. Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD Ask

Episode 26: Western Theater Logistics

Derrick runs solo this episode and talks with Greg Biggs on Western Theater Logistics. Railroads, steamboats, and then several other topics. Just two dudes enjoying a chat about the Civil War! If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information. Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. You can also find us on Instagram by searching for "DepartmentNo2Podcast" where we will post episode updates. Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD

Episode 25: The Western Theater in 2026

Join Derrick and Darryl for the first episode of 2026! Several Western Theater events will be taking place this year and the guys break all of them down and how you can prepare for each if you attend. You can find all of the events at the website, at westerntheatercivilwar.com If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information. Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. You can also find us on Instagram by searching for "DepartmentNo2Podcast" where we will post episode updates. Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD

Western Theater Primary Voices: The 17th Kentucky (US) at Fort Donelson

This installment of the WTCW's Western Theater Primary Voices brings you the diary entries of Sam Cox of the 17th Kentucky Infantry (US) at the Battle of Fort Donelson in February 1862. You can find other portions of Sam's diary at our website. Be sure to like and subscribe here and wherever you get your podcasts, and search for "The Department No. 2 Podcast" on any platform. If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information. Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning.

Episode 24: Talking Braxton Bragg with Lee White

Derrick and Darryl are joined by Lee White to discuss the infamous Braxton Bragg, the general everyone loves to hate. What kind of commander was he, exactly? Lee helps busts some of the lingering myths and also discusses some things that might be true about the general. If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information. Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD