Myles Standish
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Myles Standish has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Nov 2025 on American History Tellers.
Myles Standish was an English military officer and colonist. He was hired as military adviser for Plymouth Colony in present-day Massachusetts, United States, by the Pilgrims. Standish accompanied the Pilgrims on the ship Mayflower and played a leading role in the administration and defense of Plymouth Colony from its foundation in 1620. On February 17, 1621, the Plymouth Colony militia elected him as its first commander and continued to re-elect him to that position for the remainder of his lif
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on American History Tellers |
What do podcasts say about Myles Standish?
3 quotes, recorded on American History Tellers.
Entity listed but not substantively discussed in the provided transcript excerpt.
American History Tellers · · EpisodeAppointing former mercenary Miles Standish as captain in a defensive posture.
American History Tellers · · EpisodeAn English mercenary… handled the colony’s military needs (functional description, no praise/condemnation).
American History Tellers · · Episode
Who talks about Myles Standish on podcasts?
Myles Standish came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on American History Tellers.
What is Myles Standish mentioned alongside?
Myles Standish is most often mentioned alongside Dorian Marina, Puritan separatists and Mohammad Shazi.
Mentioned together: Dorian Marina, Puritan separatists, Mohammad Shazi, Ellie Stanton, William Bradford, Andy Becker, American History Tellers, Airship, Molly Bach, Marshall Louie