Facing Backward Productions

"The historian is a prophet facing backward." - Friedrich Von Schlegel

Our podcasts

History of Japan Podcast: A weekly history podcast covering Japan from the prehistoric period to the present day. Isaac Meyer hosts this show, with occasional guests.

Criminal Records Podcast: An every-other-week romp through true crime history, covering some of the weirdest criminal cases ever documented. Isaac Meyer and Demetria Spinrad co-host this show with occasional guests.

Watching Backward: Can’t get enough niche history debates? Listen to us reviewing the best, worst, and weirdest pieces of historical fiction we can find. Our patrons at the $5 and up tiers get access to this exclusive bonus show.