Listener Reviews

I would give my right kidney to meet Alisha for coffee in real life (in my mind we are best friends). I love starting my morning with her and her little bits of history!

I totally get it if you dreaded going to social studies in high school— maybe it felt boring or you didn’t understand why you had to learn about the past. This podcast will CHANGE your mind about what you think you know about history. Alycia is an absolute master storyteller, & she has a special ability to cover difficult topics with enough detail to draw you in, but make you want more. I absolutely LOVE the small bite-sized episodes, as they’re so interesting without being overwhelming. Highly, HIGHLY recommend!

Alycia is such an engaging host and clearly passionate about what she talks about. I love how she brings history to life through her conversations. Her guests are always wonderful, and every episode leaves me learning something new!

Another event my history teacher failed to mentioned! Thank you Alycia for the work you do. It’s so important, especially today. As always, this one was again relevant to today!

I absolutely love this show and can’t recommend it enough! Alycia does a great job of making history understandable and fun to listen to. She also has quite the collection of interviews with authors and historians. If you like history you will love this podcast!

This podcast has a must for anyone interested in American history

Excellent and effortless to listen to. Alycia's narration of history is both engaging and comprehensible. https://geometrydashsubzero.net

Great presentation of little known pieces of history.

Really enjoying Civics and Coffee - perfect length for a fast history lesson. The intro and outro music is cool and relaxing for starting the morning or winding down at night. I like learning a new detail that I then further research. Keep up the good work.

Fascinating telling of their courtship and the strange alignment with the tragedy of a naval accident. I was amazed at how complete the story was in just 15 minutes. Looking forward to more episode!

A great podcast that sums up people, places, and events that you weren't taught in history class. I love how the episodes are the perfect length, yet packed with enough information to make me want to learn more. I enjoy listening to each episode and would definitely recommend!

I love many things, but coffee and history are at the top of my list. These bite sized chunks of history are great! The explore some fascinating topics, and the host does an incredible job of breaking down very complex historical topics into something that is easily digestible, informative and entertaining. I know how difficult this can be, having worked on the storytelling podcast - Keepsake. Definitely recommend giving it a try, as I am now subscribed and going through the previous episodes!

Provides great information and perspective on a wide variety of topics through history.

Fantastic. I'm struck by how much each episode reminds me of an audio version of PBS ... complete with the jazzy intro/outro music and the "snippets of history" format. Keep up the good work Alycia!

I eagerly wait with a cup of coffee each Saturday for Alycia to release a new episode. With brevity yet detail, I have greatly enjoyed the journey she has taken us on through various points in American history and can’t wait to hear what she has in store for us next.

If you are a fan of history or a self-professed "nerd" you need to take a few minutes of each day and listen to this show! The host commands her delivery and vast knowledge with amazing precision. Come join Alycia as she shares her passion for all things history. New favorite for me!!

Nice little bite-sized lessons to start your day. Feels... kind of weird to call a podcast with a drink-aesthetic 'bite-sized' but you know what I mean. Small little jolt of content. So it's an espresso shot...? Honestly this weird existential corner I carved out for myself is the only not likeable thing about this show.

Fabulous and easy to listen to. Alycia makes history interesting and easy to follow.

A excellent pod from a dedicated host. Alycia isn't just a self-proclaimed history nerd she is the real deal. You can tell just by listening that she loves the subject and realizes the weight that comes with sharing these stories. She also does a great job of mixing in facts with a little tongue in cheek humor. So take a seat, get a beverage and enjoy Civics and Coffee!

I never was an enthusiastic civics pupil, to say the least, however, host Alycia presents US political history in nibbly little bites. She uses subtle humor and an occasional snarky comment that makes this listener keep on listening and learning.

Alycia is a fantastic host, the podcasts keep you glued to it courtesy of its length which is short yet sweet in duration. Considering that my knowledge of American history is limited in scope, Alycia’s podcasts shares such fascinating insights and tidbits from the past that really leaves me looking forward for more. Every podcast has a carefully selected narrative and script doesn’t tend to go off the radar thanks to her good preparation and coming across as so natural while presenting it. Wish her the best of luck and looking forward as usual to her future episodes.

History is a complex subject that too often gets too bogged down. Civics and Coffee does it right. Bite sized episode you can listen to with your favorite beverage handled in a well researched manner that will have you questioning your assumptions. Great work

Alycia’s podcast episodes are short, sweet, and funny! I love the jazz intro and call me crazy but I actually listen to the podcast *gasp* with tea in the evening. I make a little tea and get a bite size history lesson before bed. Really, it’s a great podcast for all hours! I particularly enjoyed the episodes on Hannah Adams, the Whisky Rebellion, and the two party system.

This podcast is well researched, well presented, and wonderful on every single subject. 100% recommend to anyone.