About Us

UnTextbooked is a podcast driven by young change-makers on a mission to explore the past, understand the present, and shape the future. We interview leading historians, dive into untold stories, and explore mesmerizing events that influence our world today.

Key Features

Vibrant Student-Led Storytelling

We put our diverse team of young producers in the driver’s seat, showcasing their creativity and curiosity as they create refreshing and inclusive historical narratives.

Deep Dives into Relevant Topics

We fearlessly tackle pressing issues such as climate change, racial justice, and the fate of democracy, encouraging critical thinking and meaningful conversations about issues that matter most to young people today.

Inspiring Guest Interviews

Our intergenerational conversations with leading historians and experts provide thought-provoking insights that resonate with audiences of all ages.

Producers

Ashley Kim

Caroline Somers

Ellie Carver-Horner

Faith Stanley

Gavin Scott

Ismail Assafi

Jenny Fan

Jordan Pettiford

Karly Shepherd

Lily Sones

Oliver Wang

Ozzy Wilson

Sydne Clarke

Victor Ye

Hosted by

Gabriel Hostin

Executive Producer

Fernande Raine

Founder of The History Co:Lab — an organization that believes in a world where all young people can advance civic well-being for themselves, society and the planet.

thehistorycolab.org

coordinator

CeCe Payne

Youth Program Coordinator at The History Co:Lab — an organization that believes in a world where all young people can advance civic well-being for themselves, society and the planet.

Production team

Hannah Pedersen, Production Manager

Danielle Roth, Senior Producer

Shaneez Tyndall, Writer/Story Editor

Michael Aquino, Editor & Sound Engineer

Musicians

Coleman Hamilton - edit.jpg — Coleman Hamilton

ColemanHamilton.com

Silas Bohen - edit.jpg — Silas Bohen

Advisors

There are always amazing people on the sidelines of projects like this. People who helped dream it, find talent, train us, advise us…without them, none of this would have been possible. We are endlessly grateful to them all.

Jake Shapiro 🌟 Sandra Lopez-Monsalve, PRX 🌟 Jocelyn Gonzales, PRX 🌟 Alison Rich, Random House

🌟 Stephanie Bowen, Random House 🌟 Nina Von Moltke, Random House 🌟 Jeremi Suri, UT Austin

Founding SUPPORTERS

William Kelly ✨ JC De Swaan ✨ Amanda Pustilnik ✨ Nina Von Moltke ✨

Anonymous Gardener ✨ Tim Magner ✨ Meredith and Peter Kellner ✨ Matt Ogden