Best Khalid Winter Podcasts (2024)

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Zheng He: China's Legendary Explorer of the Seas ~ Barry Ferns 1:02:10

3h ago1:02:10

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Send us a Text Message. Barry ferns joins me to talk about the legendary Chinese admiral Zheng He. Commanding a fleet the size of which would not be seen again for hundreds of years, he explored China, The Middle East and Africa before Europe's colonial powers crept into Asia. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more rela…

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Nazi invasion of the Channel Islands ~ Joe Foster 1:06:33

10h ago1:06:33

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Send us a Text Message. Joe Foster joins me to talk about the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly-extras Com…

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51: REFLECTORAMA!!! 1:27:07

23h ago1:27:07

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Alexei and Talal hang their feet up and reflect on 50 episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast! Thank you all so much for tuning in for some or all of our episodes. We make this show with love and hope you stick around for many more wonderful adventures! Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcas…

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The Russian Revolution ~ Ben Silver 1:06:36

7d ago1:06:36

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Send us a Text Message. Ben Silver joins me to talk about The Russian Revolution. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly-extras Comedians Talking Histo…

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The Golden Age of Piracy ~ Alex Hylton 1:13:23

14d ago1:13:23

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Send us a Text Message. Alex Hylton joins me to talk about the Golden Age of Of Piracy and in particular the facsinating story of Phillip Ashton. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21…

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Rasputin ~ Charlie Lewis 1:02:20

21d ago1:02:20

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Send us a Text Message. Charlie Lewis joins me to talk about someone who has been the subject of many myths and legends, Rasputin. Healer, mystic, royal advisor and general bad egg. The actual story of Rasputin is just as wild as any legend that might have popped up since. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related …

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Diogenes ~ Finlay Christie 51:32

28d ago51:32

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Send us a Text Message. Finlay Christie joins me to talk about the craziest of all the philosophers, Diogenes. From bullying Plato to defecating in public, the original cynic was as wild as they come. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people…

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Stalin ~ Dimitri Bakanov 1:19:27

1M ago1:19:27

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Send us a Text Message. Dimitri Bakanov joins me to discuss one of history's most infamous figures, Joseph Stalin. Very interesting chatting to Dimitri about this as someone who was actually born in The Soviet Union before it disbanded. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. Thi…

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MK Ultra ~ Rob Mulholland 55:41

1M ago55:41

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Send us a Text Message. This weeks episode is with my good mate Rob Mulholland. He wanted to talk about the weird experiments and covert operations intelligence agencies have launched and I decided to narrow it down to the role of LSD and operation MK Ultra where the CIA drugged people with LSD to test things like mind control. It's the kind of thi…

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Roger Casement: Irish Indiana Jones ~ John Meagher 1:16:53

2M ago1:16:53

1:16:53

Send us a Text Message. John Meagher becomes our first return guest! Another awesome pick by John as we chat about the amazing Roger Casement. A man known as the Irish Indiana Jones, who bravely challenged the evils of his time. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a t…

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50: Just a Clown (with Paul Currie) 1:38:23

2M ago1:38:23

1:38:23

Alexei is joined by comedian Paul Currie who - for the first time - shares his side of a story that made headlines back in February 2024. His run at Soho Theatre came to a bitter end thanks to the slander and false accusations made by the CAA, Soho Theatre and gullible journalists - despite all the eye-witness reports and blatant absurdity of the c…

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Ovid ~ Ben Pope 1:07:12

2M ago1:07:12

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Send us a Text Message. This week my guest was Ben Pope. Ben chose to talk about the great Roman poet Ovid who was alive during arguably the most pivotal moment in all Roman history. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know …

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The First Crusade Part 2 ~ Horatio Gould 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Send us a Text Message. Part 2 of our episode on the First Crusade. This was a especially long one so we've cut it into part 1 and 2. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-t…

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49: C is for Communism (with Fred Weston) 1:07:49

2M ago1:07:49

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The A-Z of Leftist Politics is back! This time Alexei sits with Fred Weston to discuss his organisation (Revolutionary Communist International) and the history and future of communism in general. Visit their website marxist.com to find out more. We have a new bike ride out - Cycling to Gaza with Alexei Sayle. Watch it here! Help those in Gaza by vi…

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The First Crusade Part 1 ~ Horatio Gould 1:00:08

3M ago1:00:08

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Send us a Text Message. Horatio Gould joins Khalid to talk about the First Crusade. This was a especially long one so we've cut it into part 1 and 2. Part 2 will be released next week as episode 22 Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people wh…

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The Kronstadt Rebellion ~ Alexei Sayle 1:35:40

3M ago1:35:40

1:35:40

Send us a Text Message. Unusual episode this week as I made a guest appearance on the Alexei Sayle Podcast. We basically recorded an episode of Comedians Talking History and decided to cross post it. The beginning of this episode has Alexei asking questions about myself and my comedy but feel free to skip ahead to the history stuff if that's what y…

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48: Autocratic Tendencies (with Khalid Winter) 1:50:16

3M ago1:50:16

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This week we are joined by archaeologist-turned-comedian Khalid Winter from the podcast Comedians Talking History. After learning a bit about him, Khalid tells Alexei and Talal all about the Kronstadt rebellion in 1921. Khalid's podcast features a different comedian each week and they cover topics chosen by the guest. Check it out wherever you get …

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9/11 ~ Dead Men Tom 1:16:54

3M ago1:16:54

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Send us a Text Message. Tom from the Dead Men Talking Podcast joins Khalid to talk about 9/11. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly-extras Comedians …

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The Beatles ~ Rob Thomas 1:21:12

3M ago1:21:12

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Send us a Text Message. The King of Bootle Rob Thomas joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Liverpool legends, The Beatles. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e…

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Charlotte Despard ~ Kathryn Mather 1:21:57

3M ago1:21:57

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Send us a Text Message. Kathryn Mather joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Suffragette leader Charlotte Despard. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/…

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Canadian Residential Schools ~ Jordan Ducharme 1:08:01

4M ago1:08:01

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Send us a Text Message. Jordan Ducharme joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Residential Schools in Canada. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedi…

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47: What Isn't To Be Done (with Edmund Griffiths) 1:02:14

4M ago1:02:14

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Doctor Edmund Griffiths joins Alexei to discuss a realistic and pragmatic approach for the left to have an effective role in British politics moving forward. Enough messing around... Let's Get Organised! Help those in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Become a Patron here to support the show and get access to live episodes of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and…

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The Indus Valley Civilisation ~ Faizan Shah 1:21:50

4M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Send us a Text Message. Faizan Shah joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about The Indus Valley Civilisation. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-…

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Hadrian's Wall ~ Tom Lawrinson 56:53

4M ago56:53

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Send us a Text Message. Tom Lawrinson joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Hadrian's Wall. Probably the second most famous wall in the world after that one in China. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who…

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Guy Fawkes ~ Alfie Carter 1:15:17

5M ago1:15:17

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Send us a Text Message. Alfie Carter joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about the infamous Guy Fawkes. The most famous of the plotters behind Britain's biggest ever assassination attempt. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free ex…

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Coco Chanel ~ Freddy Quinne 1:19:24

5M ago1:19:24

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Send us a Text Message. Freddy Quinne joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Coco Chanel. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-…

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46: Italian Shawarma (with Ellen E. Jones) 1:38:53

5M ago1:38:53

1:38:53

Let's talk cinema! We were very lucky to have Ellen E. Jones on the show to discuss film & TV through the lens of race and representation - and we don't hold back when it comes to Alexei's oeuvre! Enjoy! Get Ellen's brilliant new book "Screen Deep: How film and TV can solve racism and save the world" here - https://linktr.ee/screen_deep Help those …

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The Battle of Hastings ~ Alex Petrovic 1:16:22

5M ago1:16:22

1:16:22

Send us a Text Message. Sussex local Alex Petrovic joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about The Battle of Hastings. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/co…

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Kate Warne ~ Elaine Fellows 1:16:21

5M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

Send us a Text Message. Elaine Fellows joins Khalid to talk about Kate Warne. The first female detective in America who joined the famous Pinkerton detective agency and even foiled a plot to assassinate one of the most important presidents in history. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it'…

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45: A Very Capaldi Valentine! Part 2: Doctor Mysterio (with Peter Capaldi) 1:19:04

5M ago1:19:04

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After hearing about Peter Capaldi's early years, we're back with the second half of our epic chat with Doctor Malcolm Tucker himself! Alexei, Peter, Talal and Wilf talk Doctor Who, The Thick of It, winning an Oscar and the highs and lows of fame and success. Help those in need in Gaza by visiting map.org.uk Become a Patron here to support the show …

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The History of Magic ~ Dan Tiernan 1:06:41

5M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Send us a Text Message. Dan Tiernan joins Khalid to talk about the history of magic from Ancient Egypt to David Blaine sitting in a box. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedian…

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Port Arthur ~ Erik Pohl 1:19:58

6M ago1:19:58

1:19:58

Send us a Text Message. Erik Pohl joins Khalid to talk about the first convicts to arrive in Australia and the remarkable stories of some of those people. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's released. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330…

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Sam Wild ~ Nooruddean Choudry 57:38

6M ago57:38

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Send us a Text Message. Journalist Nooruddean Choudry joins comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Sam Wild, the working class builder from Manchester who became a commander of the international brigades during the Spanish Civil War. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to each episode as it's …

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Tazio Nuvolari ~ Rich Wilson 1:22:27

6M ago1:22:27

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Send us a Text Message. Rich Wilson joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Tazio Nuvolari. The Greatest Racecar Driver of all time. We had an audio issue and had to switch to the back up audio towards the end of the episode so apologies for that and I hope it doesn't affect your experience too much! Receive suggestions …

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Edward VI ~ Michael Mannion 1:16:01

6M ago1:16:01

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Send us a Text Message. Michael Mannion joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Edward VI. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to every episode. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly-extras Co…

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The Pirate Queen of Ireland, Grace O'Malley ~ John Meagher 1:16:23

6M ago1:16:23

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Send us a Text Message. John Meagher joins fellow comedian and archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about The Pirate Queen of Ireland, Grace O'Malley. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to every episode. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-t…

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44: Torrent of Rage (with Jacqueline Rose) 1:12:24

7M ago1:12:24

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Happy New Year dear listeners! We come to you with a special episode featuring the brilliant author and professor of humanities at Birkbeck University, Jacqueline Rose as she applies her great psychoanalytic mind to the current situation in Gaza and, specifically, what makes a zionist tick. Please enjoy and keep talking about Palestine! Help those …

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Oscar Wilde ~ Jamie Hutchinson 1:10:32

7M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Send us a Text Message. Jamie Hutchinson joins fellow UK comedian and former archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Oscar Wilde. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to every episode. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-wee…

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The Terracotta Army ~ Dean Coughlin/Amy Le Owens 59:48

7M ago59:48

59:48

Send us a Text Message. Dean Coughlin and Amy Le Owens join fellow UK comedian and former archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about The Terracotta Army. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to every episode. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedian…

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Cleopatra ~ Matt Richardson 1:07:51

7M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Send us a Text Message. Matt Richardson joins fellow UK comedian and former archaeologist Khalid Winter to talk about Cleopatra. Receive suggestions from Khalid for books, articles, films and more related to every episode. This is a totally free extra for people who want to know more. https://mailchi.mp/330e96968d21/comedians-talking-history-weekly…

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43: A Very Capaldi Christmas! Part 1: The Dreamboys (with Peter Capaldi) 1:23:15

7M ago1:23:15

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As our Christmas gift to you, dear listener, uncle Alexei has brought you two stockings full of Peter Capaldi goodness. But you mustn't be greedy, little one! You can have them one at a time. This first stocking is full of Peter's early life up in Glasgow. How he went from art student to punk band to movie star. In a few days time, if you're very, …

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