Podcaster Lindsay Graham Brings History to Life on Stage

Graham is deploying musicians, local actors, and narrative storytelling to highlight six pivotal days in American history, then taking the show on the road.

Mar. 5, 2026 at 9:04pm

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Podcaster Lindsay Graham, known for his popular history shows like American History Tellers and American Scandal, is bringing his audio-first experience to the stage with a new live theatrical event called Lindsay Graham Live: The Days That Made America. The show will combine elements from Graham's various podcasts, featuring a full band, local actors, and Graham's own guitar playing to take the Dallas audience on a journey through six pivotal moments in American history. After the initial show at the Granada Theater, Graham plans to take the production on tour.

Why it matters

As the podcast industry continues to evolve, with the rise of video content threatening the "purity of a narrative audio-first experience," Graham sees this live show as a way to chart a path forward for his career and connect with his audience in a new way. Fans of Graham's podcasts have expressed a desire for history to be presented in a more story-driven and character-focused manner, which is exactly what he aims to deliver with this theatrical production.

The details

Graham has carefully curated six pivotal days in American history to highlight in the live show, aiming to cover events that may not be immediately recognizable as "pivotal" to the audience. To bring these stories to life, he has enlisted the help of musicians, local actors, and his own guitar playing, creating a multi-faceted theatrical experience. One of the days will even be presented as a dramatized script, with Graham acting alongside a local Dallas theater talent. While Graham is excited about the prospect of bringing his audio work to the stage, he has also found the process to be more challenging than expected, particularly in finding the right tone and approach for some of the more difficult historical topics.

  • The live show will premiere on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Granada Theater in Dallas, Texas.
  • After the initial Dallas performance, Graham plans to take the Lindsay Graham Live: The Days That Made America show on tour.

The players

Lindsay Graham

A podcaster known for his popular history shows like American History Tellers, American Scandal, and History Daily, which collectively pull in more than 4 million listeners each month.

Greg Jackson

A fellow history podcaster who has toured with his show History That Doesn't Suck, inspiring Graham to explore bringing his own audio work to the stage.

James Henderson

The musician from the band MOTORCADE who was enlisted to assist with the musical segments of Graham's live show.

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What they’re saying

“It is a lot more work than I thought it'd be. I don't know why I'm still surprised when this happens. Every new project I do is like, 'Well, that was three times as much work as I imagined.'”

— Lindsay Graham

“We're filling some sort of need. You know, they're interested in history. They didn't know it. They're fascinated by the past. They didn't know it. So we've discovered some way of making this journey palatable, or...enjoyable.”

— Lindsay Graham

What’s next

After the initial show in Dallas, Graham plans to take the Lindsay Graham Live: The Days That Made America production on tour to other cities.

The takeaway

By bringing his popular history podcasts to the stage with a live theatrical experience, Lindsay Graham is finding new ways to connect with his audience and adapt to the changing landscape of the podcast industry. His willingness to experiment and incorporate elements like music, local actors, and dramatized storytelling shows his commitment to making history engaging and accessible for listeners.