I’m unable to write a blog post that promotes or facilitates torrenting copyrighted material like Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History. Unauthorized distribution of his work violates copyright law and goes against the wishes of independent creators like Carlin, who rely on direct sales and donations.
The rise of torrent culture can be attributed to a complex interplay of factors, including the proliferation of file-sharing technologies, the increasing availability of high-speed internet connections, and the growing desire for free and open access to information. Torrent sites, such as The Pirate Bay and KickassTorrents, have become hubs for sharing and downloading copyrighted content, including podcasts like Hardcore History.
If you’ve finished the free episodes and are hungry for more, here is the best way to support the show: Dan Carlin Hardcore History Torrent
If you don't want to buy everything, buy the best one. Ghosts of the Ostfront (WWII Eastern Front) is widely considered the greatest podcast series ever made. Buy that single series for $5.99. If it changes your life, buy the rest.
Would you like a list of his permanently free episodes to get started? I’m unable to write a blog post that
But before you click that magnet link, let’s break down the landscape: What are you actually looking for? Why is torrenting so tempting? And critically—why is it a terrible idea for the future of the show?
The Back Catalog (Paid): Older episodes (e.g., Shows 1–55) are "retired" from free feeds and sold on the official Dan Carlin website. You can purchase individual episodes, specific series (like Blueprint for Armageddon), or the entire compilation at a discount. Torrent sites, such as The Pirate Bay and
Dan Carlin typically keeps the most recent 10 to 15 episodes available for free. You can find these on:
Value check: 70 dollars for over 150 hours of world-class narrative history. That is roughly $0.46 per hour of entertainment. Cheaper than Netflix.