Best English Have Disembarked Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 18: Microstates 1:00:48

3y ago1:00:48

1:00:48

In which we say almost nothing about France and Italy, find out how a hermit founded a country, and discover that Monaco's constitution isn't boring at all!By Anna and Kate

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Episode 17: Shakespeare 56:01

3y ago56:01

56:01

In which we discuss eating cats, rubbing Juliet's breast and Henry the twelfth (part nine).

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Episode 16: Halloween Special! The Monster of Florence 1:08:04

3y ago1:08:04

1:08:04

In witch we discuss grimacing beetroot, "picnicking friends", and satanic doorstops.By Anna and Kate

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Episode 15: Learning English, with guests Anna and Mickaël! 1:15:59

3y ago1:15:59

1:15:59

In which we cheerfully try to translate words we have literally just introduced as untranslatable, discuss what your pram says about you and end up blaming the Americans (again).

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Episode 14: The Olympic Games 1:01:32

3y ago1:01:32

1:01:32

In which we discuss creative solutions to winning a gold medal, the Olympic sport of cannon firing, and almost nothing about the Winter Olympics (sorry...)By Anna and Kate

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Episode 13: Summer and Stereotypes 1:20:58

3y ago1:20:58

1:20:58

In which we discuss bearded ladies, dirty bums and carpets in the bathroom.

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Episode 12: The European Union (with Will Wormell) 1:18:06

3+ y ago1:18:06

1:18:06

In which we discuss Belgian bangers and mash, the perils of forgetting to remove your toblerone and the beauty of being united in diversity. With special guest and Hundred Years' War expert Will Wormell.

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Episode 11: Football 1:04:44

3+ y ago1:04:44

1:04:44

In which we discuss the beautiful game, the importance of community and making grown men cry.

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Episode 10: Versailles 44:13

3+ y ago44:13

44:13

In which we discuss France's most ostentatious palace, try to understand what a hectare is and see how much we can remember of our History A Levels.By Anna and Kate

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Episode 9: Leonardo and Lisa 51:00

3+ y ago51:00

51:00

In which we discuss questionable 1st memories, patriotic art heists and how to get close to the Mona Lisa (spoiler alert: be Beyoncé).By Anna and Kate

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Episode 8: The Pazzi Conspiracy 40:14

3+ y ago40:14

40:14

In which we discuss balls, bells and being so excited you stab yourself in the leg.By Anna and Jess

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Episode 7: Joan of Arc 44:46

3+ y ago44:46

44:46

In which we discuss hearing voices, being put in a cupboard, and how to outwit ecclesiastical courts. Content warning for mentions of rape and sexual assault.By Anna and Kate

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Episode 5: Italian Cuisine - Strangled Priests and Putrid Cheese 59:18

3+ y ago59:18

59:18

In which we eat capuccinos, complain about bread and pretend to know anything about wine.By Anna and Kate

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Episode 6: French Cuisine - Bread, Bread and Bread 56:12

3+ y ago56:12

56:12

In which we discuss how not offend your host, how to get a Michelin Star and learn that yoghurt is fundamental.By Anna and Kate

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Episode 4: International Women's Day! 1:00:04

3+ y ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Content warning: in this episode we get into some pretty heavy subjects including sexual assault, harassment and rape. The majority of this comes in at the 35 minute mark up until 42 minutes and 30 seconds if you want to skip. In which we discuss the musical Hamilton, terrible taxes and a crow called Checca. More on Hortensia: https://www.britannic…

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Episode 3 Part 3: Gender Hell and a Big Plate of...penne 50:34

3+ y ago50:34

50:34

In which we discuss the pain of frantic conjugation, the pitfalls of pronunciation and making friends with false friends.

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Episode 3 Part 2: Barbaric Jargons and Coarse Lingos 44:10

3+ y ago44:10

44:10

In which we discuss linguistic purity quests, an unnecessary number of dictionaries and Louis the German.By Anna and Kate

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Episode 3 Part 1: Language Lunacy and Literal Illiteracy 51:32

3+ y ago51:32

51:32

In which we discuss ink horns, bread-based nicknames and pose the brilliantly original question: what have the Romans ever done for us?By Anna and Kate

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Episode 2: Banned Butts and Six Inches of Shrinkage 1:03:47

4y ago1:03:47

1:03:47

In which we discuss the Freudian nature of two of the most famous buildings in Paris and Florence, their tumultuous histories and where to sit so that you can't see them. Contains bad language and good intentions.By Anna and Kate

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Episode 1: Introductions, Old Ladies and Figurebeans 56:11

4y ago56:11

56:11

In which we get to know each other, discuss French and Italian New Year traditions and impart some important wisdom regarding suitable gifts for the in-laws. Contains bad language and good intentions.

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English Have Disembarked Podcasts

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The English Have Disembarked

Anna and Kate

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Episode 18: Microstates 1:00:48

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Episode 17: Shakespeare 56:01

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Episode 16: Halloween Special! The Monster of Florence 1:08:04

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Episode 15: Learning English, with guests Anna and Mickaël! 1:15:59

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Episode 14: The Olympic Games 1:01:32

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Episode 13: Summer and Stereotypes 1:20:58

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Episode 12: The European Union (with Will Wormell) 1:18:06

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Episode 11: Football 1:04:44

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Episode 10: Versailles 44:13

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Episode 9: Leonardo and Lisa 51:00

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Episode 8: The Pazzi Conspiracy 40:14

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Episode 7: Joan of Arc 44:46

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Episode 5: Italian Cuisine - Strangled Priests and Putrid Cheese 59:18

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Episode 6: French Cuisine - Bread, Bread and Bread 56:12

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Episode 4: International Women's Day! 1:00:04

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Episode 3 Part 3: Gender Hell and a Big Plate of...penne 50:34

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Episode 3 Part 2: Barbaric Jargons and Coarse Lingos 44:10

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Episode 3 Part 1: Language Lunacy and Literal Illiteracy 51:32

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Episode 2: Banned Butts and Six Inches of Shrinkage 1:03:47

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Episode 1: Introductions, Old Ladies and Figurebeans 56:11

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