Best Klondike Podcasts (2024)

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#33 | The History of UFOs: Including Phantom Airships, Roswell UFO Incident, Project Saucer, & Pentagon UFO videos | Learn, Relax, Sleep 51:22

20d ago51:22

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Access over 70+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and enjoy over 600 total episodes from these relaxing podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counsel…

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Sample | 1-Hour about Ancient Greek Olympics: History, Events, Training, & Curious Stories about Ancient Champions (Bonus Episode #42) 10:48

21d ago10:48

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The full version of this episode (71 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 epi…

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147. Tenth Anniversary 2:49:04

1M ago2:49:04

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For our tenth anniversary, I’ll be taking the guest seat as four guest listener hosts tell us about various topics! We have: Quinn – a missing Italian particle physicist in the 1930sLiam – the development of synthetic dyes and their wider impactsRob – the history of premature natal careAnthony – Cold War propaganda and the film Rocky IV Thanks to M…

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#32 | History of Coal: Geology, Discovery, Industrial Revolution, Mining Dangers, Miner Strikes, & More | Learn, Relax, Sleep 46:50

2M ago46:50

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#31 | History of Balloon Flight: Dramatic stories of the first Hot Air Balloons & Hydrogen Gas Balloons | Learn, Relax, Sleep 39:57

3M ago39:57

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Access over 70+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and enjoy over 600 total episodes from these relaxing podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counsel…

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Upcoming Anniversary Announcement 4:53

4M ago4:53

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HI101 has a big milestone coming up! If you want to talk about any of the items from this announcement, please email me at contact@hi101.ca.By HI101

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Full | The True Adventures & Treasure Hunt of William Phips (Bonus Episode #2) 38:07

4M ago38:07

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146. The English Revolution (Part 2) 2:10:25

5M ago2:10:25

2:10:25

In this episode we explore the aftermath of the execution of Charles I and the challenges of ruling the English Commonwealth as various factions compete to fill the role the monarchy once served. Seraph Downey returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Chris Corliss, Jaroslav Knap, Viv…

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#30 | Quiz Quest #5: 30 New Trivia Questions about Klondike Gold Rush, Salt, Salt Mines, Kublai Kahn, Jesse Owens, Easter Island, Gilligan’s Island, Joan of Arc, Nazi Loot, Titanic, Henry Ford, Prison ... 39:31

5M ago39:31

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The Arctic (Northwest Passage) 24:47

6M ago24:47

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Oh!" said Pooh again. "What is the North Pole?" "It's just a thing you discover," said Christopher Robin, not being quite sure himself. A. A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh Paul and Mikey take the road north to balance out the series, stopping off to seek a route through the fabled NorthWest Passage on their way. But how can you discover a land that has no…

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North America’s First Nations (Klondike Gold Rush) 21:40

6M ago21:40

21:40

“Every human longs for peace and love.” Hiawatha Separating ‘Fact’ from ‘Fiction’ is the constant challenge of an historian. None more so than the early history of North America’s First Nations peoples. Research relies heavily on oral traditions handed down from generation to generation but that hasn’t stopped Paul and Mikey digging for nuggets of …

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#29 | The Story of Henry Ford: Part 6-Launch of the Ford Motor Company | Learn, Relax, Sleep 35:22

6M ago35:22

35:22

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April Fools (April 1st) 16:59

6M ago16:59

16:59

"If every fool wore a crown, we should all be Kings." Welsh Proverb Everybody’s favourite day of the year - well, certainly Paul and Mikey’s. But some of the stories behind the pranks and foolishness might surprise you. Just what is a Scottish gowk? And why should we hunt it? Get in touch, follow Heroes & Howlers and find them everywhere HERE Produ…

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Mata Khivi (Sikhism) 22:48

6M ago22:48

22:48

“The world is a drama, staged in a dream.” Guru Nanak Mata Khivi and the tradition of serving free communal meals (Langar) changed the face of Sikhism for ever. It has grown to become one of the most cherished institutions all over the world. Get in touch, follow Heroes & Howlers and find them everywhere HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.…

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Vote | Shape the future of this podcast: NEW Annual Survey for 2024. 2:19

6M ago2:19

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Shape the future of this podcast: [Vote Here – 2024 Survey] Silk+ Membership, FREE for a limited time, grants you access to 600+ episodes from these Premium Podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counsel…

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The Birth of a Nation (Ku Klux Klan) 17:06

6M ago17:06

17:06

“I would travel down to hell and wrestle a film away from the devil if it was necessary.” Werner Herzog But if that film was Birth of a Nation, Werner, you can just leave it there. In this episode Paul and Mikey look at how one film single-handedly resurrected the KKK. Then take a sideways glance at a few other early 20th-century repugnant (and som…

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Festive Special (2022) 23:26

7M ago23:26

23:26

“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” Winston Churchill It's that time of year again! The halls are decked with holly and there’s a big tree blocking Martin Place. Listen in on the last of this Season’s episodes to get you in the Festive Spirit. Bottoms Up! Get in touch, follow Heroes & Howlers and find them everywhere HE…

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#030 - Jim Robb - Preserving the Yukon with his "Colourful Five Percent" artwork 40:59

7M ago40:59

40:59

Artist Jim Robb has been a staple of the Yukon's art scene since the mid 1950's and is best know for his "Colourful Five Percent" books which are available in local Yukon bookstores and galleries. His works capture the quality and uniqueness of the many varied and colourful character and places that many would argue, have made the Yukon a little mo…

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Festive Special (2021) 19:22

7M ago19:22

19:22

"England was merry England, when Old Christmas brought his sports again. 'Twas Christmas broach'd the mightiest ale; ‘Twas Christmas told the merriest tale; A Christmas gambol oft could cheer, The poor man's heart through half the year." Walter Scott - Marmion Paul and Mikey are unwrapping presents for everyone - they’ve got Wars on Christmas, Coke…

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End Of Year Special 22:35

7M ago22:35

22:35

The boys have had a bumper year, and with the 'Giving Season' upon us they're delivering their final treats. When did a 'cab' become a 'taxi'? Who really was that 'Third man'? And which Hero had the worst Howler of a school report card? Get in touch, follow Heroes & Howlers and find them everywhere HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/li…

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Pasifika! 25:02

7M ago25:02

25:02

In this episode Paul and Mikey chat to academic and Theatresports legend Professor Jioji Ravulo. It’s a fascinating look into the history of sexual and gender diversity in communities across the Pacific, as well as a discussion about the arrival of and the repercussions brought about by those pesky missionaries. Get in touch, follow Heroes & Howler…

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Extra Helpings 3 (Series 9 episodes 9-11) 29:28

8M ago29:28

29:28

New Guests. New Heroes. New Howlers. All of which have inspired Mikey and Paul to do a deep dive into more 'stories behind the story'. Sir Francis Drake, Lord Byron, Quack Doctors, and the North-West Passage - which side of the ledger will this lot fall?' Get in touch, follow Heroes & Howlers and find them everywhere HERE Produced by DM Podcasts Se…

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Killing the Guys Who Killed the Guy Who Killed Lincoln 38:15

8M ago38:15

38:15

In this episode Paul and Mikey chat with American comedy legend Jessie Joyce. He’s written a fantastic book with the wonderful title ‘Killing the Guys Who Killed the Guy Who Killed Lincoln” We look at Edwin Booth the brother of John Wilkes Booth and ask the question, “was there ever a stranger character in Civil war history than Boston Corbett?" Fi…

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HERstory - could the future of AI learn from the lessons of HIStory? 25:44

8M ago25:44

25:44

Award-winning journalist and and broadcaster Tracey Spicer joins Mikey and Paul to shift the debate a notch or two. Women have long been written out of schoolbook History but why The Sciences too? In the life of Ada Lovelace, Tracey believes lies the answer. Follow Tracey on X HERE, Instagram HERE and purchase her book 'Man Made' HERE Get in touch,…

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Fake Heroes 33:19

8M ago33:19

33:19

The boys are joined by Otto English and together they set out to skewer some of the biggest names in the pantheon. Did Coco Chanel collaborate with the Nazis? Was JFK really 'The Man'? Or more of a myth? Not even Mother Teresa escapes untarnished. Otto English is the pen name of author and journalist Andrew Scott - find him on X HERE and purchase h…

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The Battle of Tsushima (Russo-Japanese War 1904-05) 20:23

9M ago20:23

20:23

“The only reason a warrior is alive is to fight, and the only reason a warrior fights is to win, otherwise why be a warrior? It is easier to count beads.” Miyamoto Musashi Well, the Japanese navy was certainly not “counting beads” when it took on the Russians in 1904-5. In this episode Paul and Mikey look at the ‘Wild East’: Russian expansion, Japa…

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Charles Wilkes (Antarctica) 22:31

9M ago22:31

22:31

“Antarctica has this mythic weight. It resides in the collective unconscious of so many people, and it makes this huge impact, just like outer space. It's like going to the moon.” Jon Krakauer The race to the South Pole was always going to throw up some Heroes, maybe a few Howlers too - but who should really get the credit for discovering the Seven…

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Update | Older episodes are now on the new “Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast” 2:56

9M ago2:56

2:56

The older episodes of Calm History (& all the bonus episodes) are now available on the new premium podcast titled, “Calm History: Bonus & Archives Podcast”, available exclusively to all Silk+ Members, It’s FREE for a limited time! Silk+ Membership, FREE for a limited time, grants you access to 600+ episodes from these Premium Podcasts: Calm History…

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Gift | Would you like a 1-Year Silk+ Membership as a Free Gift? (enjoy access to EVERY episode of Calm History) 3:07

9M ago3:07

3:07

Holidays and Birthdays are always around the corner, so ask for the Gift that will reduce your stress and help you sleep: A 1-Year Silk+ Membership (access all the archive and bonus episodes of Calm History, and 500+ other episodes, for a full year!) Silk+ Membership includes access to 600+ episodes from these Premium Podcasts: Calm History (70+ ep…

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Gregor McGregor (Securities Fraud - 19th Century style) 16:44

9M ago16:44

16:44

“Rather fail with honour, than succeed by Fraud” Sophocles If only Gregor McGregor had spent more time studying the Classics. This week Paul and Mikey go hunting for a Scottish rogue and find themselves marooned on Central America’s Mosquito Coast. Get in touch and follow Heroes & Howlers and find them everywhere HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See om…

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Sample | 2.5-Hour Titanic Survival Story: The Full Story (Bonus Episode #8)

9M ago

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The full version of this episode (2.5 Hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 epis…

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Sample | 2-Hour Full Story of The Great Prison Tunnel Escape (Bonus Episode #24) 23:05

9M ago23:05

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The full version of this episode (2 hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) C…

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Sample | 2-Hours of Quiz Quests: 120 Trivia Questions (Bonus Episode #30) 11:44

9M ago11:44

11:44

The full version of this episode (~2 hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) …

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Battle of El Pinar 1524 (The Maya) 21:03

9M ago21:03

21:03

“As for all your latest Mayan discoveries and poems, I want to hear every word of it.” Jack Kerouac, Letters to Allen Ginsberg The Americas were home to many fascinating nations and cultures, long before the Europeans arrived. And they did pretty well on the fruit and veg front too. In this episode, the boys take an in-depth look at the Maya, and s…

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The Batavia (Early European Exploration ‘Down Under’) 21:18

10M ago21:18

21:18

“Like the English in New Holland, we live only on the shores of a continent even yet, and hardly know where the rivers come from which float our navy” Henry David Thoreau Captain Cook was the first to admit that the Dutch had been mapping New Holland decades before he set sail on The Endeavour. Could the Chinese have travelled that way too? The Spa…

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The Cadaver Synod (Papal States) 17:43

10M ago17:43

17:43

“Are we not like people sitting up with a corpse, and making merry in the house of the dead?” Herman Melville Over a thousand years before Melville wrote his words one Pope actually did this very thing. In this episode Paul and Mikey look at the Cadaver Synod and the perilous political games played out amongst the early medieval papacy. Get in touc…

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The Earl of Macclesfield (Calendars) 21:47

10M ago21:47

21:47

“Do not to look upon the loss of 10 days with wonder or scorn. Do not regret the removal of 10 days from the calendar. All those who love sleep can console themselves by thinking about how wonderful it will be to go to bed on the second of the month and to sleep until the morning of the 14th” -Benjamin Franklin Julian vs Gregorian. Ten months vs tw…

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Emperor Commodus (Gladiator) 20:46

10M ago20:46

20:46

“How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.” Marcus Aurelius If only the Emperor Commodus had inherited a fraction of his father’s wisdom.In this episode Paul and Mikey look at the turbulent reign that many believe was the beginning of the decline of the Roman Empire. As well as the fascinating role played by adopti…

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Kanishka the Great (The Kushans) 28:26

10M ago28:26

28:26

“To follow the Silk Road is to follow a ghost. It flows through the heart of Asia, but it has officially vanished leaving behind the pattern of its restlessness: counterfeit borders, unmapped peoples.” Colin Thubron, Shadow of the Silk Road Rather than being a bridge to link East and West, The Silk Road was a web of routes growing ever outwards. Fr…

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Sample | 1-Hour about The Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony: Mayflower, Survival, Weapons, & Armor (Bonus Episode #36) 11:59

10M ago11:59

11:59

The full version of this episode (66 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes…

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Sample | 1-Hour about Easter Island: Strange Statues, Colliding Cults, & 1914 Expedition (Bonus Episode #31) 13:14

10M ago13:14

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The full version of this episode (67 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes…

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Sample | 1-Hour about Egypt: Pyramids, Cairo, Sphinx, & more (Bonus Episode #33) 10:16

10M ago10:16

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The full version of this episode (65 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes…

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Sample | 1-Hour about Marco Polo, Silk Road, Mongols, & Kublai Khan (Bonus Episode #27) 11:21

11M ago11:21

11:21

The full version of this episode (73 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes…

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Sample | 1-Hour about Rubber: Discovery, Early Uses, Charles Goodyear, & Visit to a Rubber Plantation (Bonus Episode #22) 10:01

11M ago10:01

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The full version of this episode (~1 hour & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) C…

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Sample | 1-Hour History of Salt: Geology, Preparation, Uses, Historical Moments, Salt Mines, & Hidden Nazi Loot (Bonus Episode #38)

11M ago

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The full version of this episode (80 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes…

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South Sea Bubble (18th Century) 22:43

11M ago22:43

22:43

“I could calculate the motions of the heavenly stars, but not the madness of people.” Sir Isaac Newton With ‘Money’ becoming more liquid, and ‘The Market’ more fluid, investors in ‘The City’ searched far and wide for new opportunities. Mikey and Paul are hot on their heels - hoping to catch a glimpse of the bubbles before they burst. Give feedback …

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Samurai (Japan/Warring States Period) 19:47

11M ago19:47

19:47

While Paul and Mikey russle up some new guests to join them, enjoy this classic episode all about the Samurai. "To win any battle, you must fight as if you are already dead." Miyamoto Musashi (Japanese Swordsman/Philosopher) Paul and Mikey head eastwards in search of Japan’s Three Great Unifiers… and some Black Ships! Give feedback and follow Heroe…

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Extra Helpings 2 (Series 9 episodes 1-3) 26:37

11M ago26:37

26:37

Our guests have inspired us with chunky extra helpings to share with you - a veritable smorgasbord of tales. From duels, to Greek philosophers, dangerous British politicians, and bizarre American presidential family trees, to a big slice of The Great Wall of China. There’s even dessert - with the origins of tiramisu! Give feedback and follow Heroes…

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A Bull Moose, Some Rough Riders and One Rogue Horseman 30:18

11M ago30:18

30:18

In this episode Paul and Mikey talk to broadcast legend and co-host of the “Suddenly Senior” podcast Ian Rogerson about his hero Teddy Roosevelt. We also find out just what his uncle thought about Aussie fascist Francis de Groot, spoiler alert it’s not flattering! Listen to Ian Rodgerson on the Suddenly Senior podcast here Give feedback and follow …

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Opera, Cross Dressing, Sword Fighting & One Very Strange Philosopher 30:27

12M ago30:27

30:27

In this episode Paul and Mikey talk to author and historian Esme Louise James about the complicated life of the sword fighting soprano Julie d’Aubigny. They also pass a sideways glance at a the rather odd man who went down in history as Diogenes the Cynic. Give feedback and follow Heroes & Howlers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram See omnystudio.c…

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