Best Tracy Holland Podcasts (2024)

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The Blitz: everything you wanted to know 47:17

7m ago47:17

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How did British civilians respond when they found themselves under aerial bombardment during the Second World War? Was normal life put on hold during air raids? And was 'Blitz Spirit' a real thing? Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne for our latest 'everything you wanted to know' episode, historian Dan Todman answers your questions on the Blitz. Caroline S…

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The gunpowder plot: everything you wanted to know 39:52

8m ago39:52

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What drove a group of plotters to attempt to blow up the king on 5 November 1605? To what extent did the conspiracy sour relations between Protestants and Catholics? And why do we continue to be so fascinated by this extraordinary episode today? Speaking with Spencer Mizen in this episode from 2022, John Cooper answers listener questions about the …

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289: Interview with Online Fitness & Nutrition Coach, Adriana Mastronardi 30:21

3h ago30:21

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Adriana is an online fitness and nutrition coach, a full-time high school math teacher, and a mother of three. After the birth of her third child, Adriana felt lost in the demands of family life and her career. Determined to rediscover herself, she embarked on a transformative journey through healthy eating and strength training. Today, she feels m…

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Telling the story of modern Jerusalem 45:35

28m ago45:35

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First published in 2011, Simon Sebag Montefiore's book Jerusalem: The Biography charts life in the city across the course of centuries. Now he's returned with an updated version, which extends the story beyond 1967 right up to the present day. Simon speaks to Matt Elton about the importance and challenges of telling such a history, and explains how…

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The Entrepreneur’s Exit Blueprint: Lessons in M&A, Private Equity, and Growth 46:18

2h ago46:18

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Hey there - are you thinking of selling your business someday? If so, this episode of Potential to Powerhouse, is vital for you to hear. Sarah Chambless, powerhouse M&A mega star, brings you a goldmine of insights, she is a corporate partner at Fenwick & West. This conversation is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, especially those looking to scale, …

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The Tyrant, the usurper and the hero | Henry IV: usurper 53:57

42m ago53:57

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Henry Bolingbroke has gone down in history as the usurper that stole the English crown from the tyrant Richard II – and was later plagued by rebellion and ill health. But what else do we know about the man who later became Henry IV? In the second episode of our three-part HistoryExtra podcast series 'Tyrant, Usurper, Hero', Dan Jones speaks to Hele…

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Satan & the sabbath: witchhunting in the Basque Country 34:15

9h ago34:15

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Satanic sabbaths, magic potions and demonic toads – in the early 17th century, the Basque Country was convulsed by strange accusations of supernatural activities. A new book by Jan Machielsen explores why fears of witchcraft gained such traction in this isolated region on the French-Spanish border. He tells Ellie Cawthorne more about how overexcite…

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Empowering the Next Generation by Leading with Purpose | Catie Chase 43:33

15h ago43:33

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Catie Chase is a purpose-driven educator with over two decades of experience. An ICF-certified life and leadership coach, Catie shares her passion for empowering students and how to provide them with a positive framework for their future. Listen in as she shares how she navigated her business through the pandemic, how to educate with purpose, and h…

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Florence Nightingale: life of the week 41:24

1d ago41:24

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From her groundbreaking work in nursing and public health reform to her battles against societal expectations and love of animals, Melissa Pritchard explores the life and legacy of English nurse and statistician Florence Nightingale. (Ad) Melissa Pritchard is the author of Flight of the Wild Swan (Bellevue, 2024). Buy it now from Amazon: https://ww…

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Introducing History's Greatest Conspiracy Theories 1:00

2d ago1:00

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Was the moon landing faked? Did Shakespeare actually pen the works he’s credited with? And were the pyramids really built by aliens? In History's Greatest Conspiracy Theories, the new podcast from HistoryExtra, Rob Attar takes a deep dive into the some of history’s most compelling conspiracy theories in the company of expert historians to uncover i…

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Cocaine: a Victorian sensation 37:37

2d ago37:37

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In a much-publicised race in the 1870s, the most celebrated athlete of his day, the long-distance pedestrian Edward P Weston, admitted that he had chewed coca leaves, sparking a frenzy of interest in the substance and its derivative, cocaine. For the next few decades, cocaine became a household ingredient in many products, and was perfectly legal. …

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Medieval science: everything you wanted to know 56:37

3d ago56:37

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Was the medieval Church really anti-science? Why did one monk hurl himself from an the roof of his abbey tower in the name of experimentation? And what were the high-tech gadgets of the Middle Ages? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Seb Falk answers your questions on the often misunderstood realm of medieval science, highlighting the significant contribu…

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Halloween traditions: everything you wanted to know 32:06

4d ago32:06

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How did a Catholic religious celebration transform into a spooky, supernatural festivity? Why were turnips and swedes replaced by pumpkins? And what happened on ‘mischief night’? Speaking with Ellie Cawthorne for this episode originally aired in 2022, Professor Owen Davies uncovers the historical origins of popular traditions surrounding 31 October…

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288: Interview with Developer of the KöR Whitening System, Dr. Rod Kurthy 33:47

5d ago33:47

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Dr. Kurthy has practiced in Southern California for 46 years. He graduated with highest honors from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry in 1978 and completed a GP residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr Kurthy’s 48 years of research & development include laser and surgical periodontal bone regeneration; endodontic surgery,…

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Medieval women: friendship, wanderlust and the medieval hustle 46:00

5d ago46:00

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Marie de France, Julian of Norwich, Christine de Pizan and Margery Kempe: what can these four extraordinary female writers reveal about the everyday lives of ordinary women in the Middle Ages? Well, rather a lot, according to historian Hetta Howes. Looking closely at these authors' works, she captures glimpses into medieval lives that have otherwis…

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The Tyrant, the usurper and the hero | Richard II: tyrant 51:56

8d ago51:56

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Richard II lacked all the qualities a medieval monarch needed, bar one: birthright. Born believing he was God's representative on Earth, the narcissistic tyrant seems to have done everything wrong. But did Richard just not understand what it meant to be king? In the first episode of this three-part HistoryExtra podcast series 'Tyrant, Usurper, Hero…

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Chris Packham & Peter Frankopan: can history help tackle the climate crisis? 46:17

7d ago46:17

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Climate change is an issue that animates politicians, scientists and activists around the world – but could looking to history help shape our approach to the climate crisis today? And what role do historians have to play in facing the issue? In this conversation with Matt Elton, best-selling author and historian Peter Frankopan and broadcaster and …

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94. Economic Damages with Michelle Barton, CPA, ABV, CFF, ASA, CVA 26:58

8d ago26:58

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In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "Conversations about Fraud," guest host Justin Burns, managing partner of Space Coast Forensics in Brevard County, Florida, tackles topics including embezzlement, collaborative divorce, economic damages, construction fraud, and more. In each episode, Justin is joined by an industry expert to help te…

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History Behind the Headlines: political memoirs, fuel and access to nature 46:11

8d ago46:11

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In the latest episode of our monthly series charting the past behind the present, Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter explore the history of political memoirs, Britain's changing energy supplies across the centuries, and conflicts over access to the countryside. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about…

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Tudor spymaster: the secret machinations of Robert Cecil 45:45

10d ago45:45

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Late Tudor England was a dangerous place, with plots both at home and abroad, and no certainty about who was going to succeed the ageing queen, Elizabeth I. Into this perilous world stepped Robert Cecil, a brilliant but unglamorous statesman and spymaster who played a pivotal role in keeping the country together and ensuring a smooth transition to …

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The Korean War: everything you wanted to know 39:47

11d ago39:47

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On today's Everything You Wanted to Know episode, we're covering the Korean War, exploring how the nation came to be divided in two, what the impact of fighting was on the peninsular's civilian population, and how close the clash came to going nuclear. In conversation with Spencer Mizen, Owen Miller of the Centre of Korean Studies at SOAS answers y…

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287: Interview with Dentist, Co-Founder & Director of Apex Dental Partners, Dr. Layla Lohmann 25:28

12d ago25:28

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Dr. Layla Lohmann is a mom of 2 young kids, a wife, a dentist and the co-founder and Clinical Director of Apex Dental Partners. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. She has served on the clinical faculty for Texas A&M College of Dentistry, she serve…

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Roman slavery: a brutal life in the ancient empire 30:12

15d ago30:12

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How many slaves were there in the Roman empire? Were they cruelly treated, or could they sometimes go on to win fame, fortune and freedom? And how often did they – like Spartacus –rebel? Here, in conversation with Spencer Mizen, Guy de la Bédoyère explores the remarkable, and often brutal, history of slavery in the ancient world's most powerful emp…

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Bootstrapped to Millions: The Inspiring Journey of Briogeo’s Founder, Nancy Twine 39:58

15d ago39:58

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In this episode of Potential to Powerhouse: Success Secrets from Female Leaders, host Tracy Holland delves into the inspiring journey of Nancy Twine, the founder and CEO of Briogeo Haircare. As one of the few Black women to successfully launch, scale, and sell a global beauty brand, Nancy shares her incredible story, from her early days on Wall Str…

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1066: the battle for England | 4. the long and violent Norman Conquest 46:17

15d ago46:17

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William of Normandy’s victory at the Battle of Hastings in October 1066 was far from the end of the Norman Conquest of England. It took many years, and putting down no small amount of rebellion, for William to fully establish control. In the final episode of our new series on 1066, Marc Morris discusses the long story of the Norman Conquest with Da…

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Imperial spectacle: inside Britain's 1924 'Empire Exhibition' 33:18

18d ago33:18

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A century ago, in 1924, the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley opened its doors, receiving as many as 27 million visits over two years. It was a grand declaration of an empire at its territorial height. But behind the spectacle was a superpower grappling with its position on the world stage, seeking to recalibrate its own sense of influence and i…

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John Milton: life of the week 39:43

17d ago39:43

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Across the 65 years of his life, writer John Milton packed a lot in: poet, polemicist, political operator – engaging with ideas that often challenged the status quo. In today's Life of the Week episode, Professor Islam Issa speaks to Matt Elton about the life and legacy of this 17th-century polymath. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team…

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Purpose & Passion: A Sip of Success (and Champagne) | David Aferiat 1:00:13

16d ago1:00:13

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David Aferiat is the founder of Avid Vines, an organic wine importer based out of Atlanta. Avid Wines specializes in high-quality, certified organic champagnes. In this episode, listen in as David shares his journey and shares insights into fostering business growth and community through shared values and experiences. David talks about his experien…

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Why did people kill for Hitler? 35:21

17d ago35:21

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Why were so many Germans prepared to participate in the crimes of the Third Reich? It's a question that has exercised historians and the wider public for decades, and now, in his new book, Hitler's People, Professor Richard J Evans seeks to provide an answer. In this episode, he speaks to Rob Attar about what drove people – from lowly functionaries…

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