Past Projects

Intertwined: The Enslaved Community at George Washington’s Mount Vernon tells the story of the more than 577 people enslaved by George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon. Told through the biographies of Sambo Anderson, Davy Gray, William Lee, Kate, Ona Judge, Nancy Carter Quander, Edmund Parker, Caroline Branham, and the Washingtons, this eight-part podcast series explores the lives and labors of Mount Vernon’s enslaved community, and how we interpret slavery at the historic site today.

Intertwined was a 2022 Finalist for the People's Choice Podcast Awards in the History Category.

Intertwined was narrated by Brenda Parker. It was co-created and co-written by Jeanette Patrick and Jim Ambuske. The series was a production of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association and CD Squared.

The Green Tunnel explores the history and culture of the United States' most iconic long-distance hiking trail, the Appalachian Trail. Hosted by historian Mills Kelly, the show delves into topics including the quirky history of trail food, the shelters and structures built along the trail, and dangers you might encounter during a hike.

Jeanette Patrick and Jim Ambuske were executive producers of The Green Tunnel. It was a production of R2 Studios at the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University.

Your Most Obedient & Humble Servant features conversations about 18th and 19th-century women and their letters that don't always make it into the history books. Join Kathryn Gehred and her guests as they dive deeply into a document that reveals the life and the world of the woman who wrote it. 

Your Most Obedient & Humble Servant was honored to be a finalist for the 2024 Women in Podcasting History Award.

Jeanette Patrick and Jim Ambuske were the executive producers of Seasons 3 and 4 of Your Most Obedient & Humble Servant. These seasons were a production of R2 Studios at the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University.

Conversations at the Washington Library is the premier podcast about George Washington and his Early American world. Jim Ambuske is a former host of the series. Listen to his conversations with scholars, digital humanists, librarians, and other guests about Washington's era and the way we tell stories about the past.

Jeanette Patrick was a producer of Conversations at the Washington Library. The series is a production of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association.

Consolation Prize is a podcast about the history of the United States in the world through the eyes of its consuls. Narrated by Dr. Abby Mullen, the show discusses the complicated lives and careers of the front-line diplomats that were largely responsible for the United States’ reputation in the world.

Jeanette Patrick was an executive producer of Consolation Prize. The series was a production of R2 Studios at the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University.

Antisemitism, U.S.A. explores the deep roots of antisemitism in American history. The series was hosted by Mark Oppenheimer and was written by historians John Turner and Lincoln Mullen. The lead scholar was Britt Tevis. The series was executive produced by Jeanette Patrick and produced by Jim Ambuske. It was a production of R2 Studios at the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. 

Secrets of Washington’s Archive explores the books, papers, and maps that belonged to George Washington.

Pre-production for the series began under Ambuske’s leadership of the Center for Digital History at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Anne Fertig, Ph.D. oversaw and produced the series from full production to completion. 

Inventing the Presidency explores George Washington as both President and precedent. From the very origins of the US presidency at the Constitutional Convention to Washington’s warnings in his Farewell Address, the series unpacks the moments that shaped the presidency and the early republic. 

Pre-production for the series began under Ambuske’s leadership of the Center for Digital History at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Anne Fertig, Ph.D. oversaw and produced the series from full production to completion.