The Wake and Wander Podcast

#27 - Hampton Sides

1 h 21 min · 21. maj 2026
episode #27 - Hampton Sides cover

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Hampton Sides is a bestselling author and historian whose narrative nonfiction books explore adventure, exploration, conflict, and the complicated figures who shaped history. From Captain James Cook’s voyages across the Pacific to Kit Carson’s brutal campaign against the Navajo, Hampton’s work blends deep reporting with cinematic storytelling. His latest book, The Wide Wide Sea, tells the story of Cook’s final voyage and the collision of cultures in Hawaii that ultimately led to one of history’s most famous and violent encounters. It was named one of the New York Times’ best books of 2024.  'Whole Wide World' Soundtrack by Boy Pierce (@boypiercemusic)

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