🎖 A Message from Dr. G —

Why Go Premium?

Hey friends,

Thanks so much for listening to Star-Spangled Studies! I started this podcast to make college-level U.S. history accessible to everyone—students, educators, lifelong learners, and curious minds alike. History belongs to the people, and I believe it should be open, engaging, and free to explore.

But if you’re enjoying what you hear and want to take your experience to the next level—or just want to help keep this project alive and independent—I invite you to join the premium tiers.

By becoming a premium member, you’re not just supporting the show—you’re getting access to bonus content crafted with care and curiosity.

Here’s what’s in store:

🎓 Premium Members Get:

• Exclusive
• bonus episodes diving deeper into topics we touch on in the main feed
• Primary source spotlights and behind-the-scenes commentary
• Early access to regular episodes before public release
• Episode transcripts and study guides
• Polls to decide on new episodes and shout-outs for members
• And a community of fellow history lovers who want to explore America’s story beyond the textbook in a dedicated Discord Channel

Whether you join at the Freshman, Senior, or Grad Student level, you’re helping build a space where thoughtful, critical, and accessible history thrives.

Thanks for being here. I’m honored to be part of your learning journey.

– Dr. G

Host of Star-Spangled Studies