Best Robin Hood Studios Podcasts (2024)

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Where to find Episodes 2-8 of Persona 1:02

9M ago1:02

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In the first episode of Persona, a French banker took the strangest call of her life. On the other end was her boss relaying bizarre orders from a secret agent. Her mission was to wait in a bathroom stall before handing off a bag full of cash. But behind the scheme was no secret agent, rather Gilbert Chikli, one of the greatest con men the world ha…

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Madame G | 1 36:03

2+ y ago36:03

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In Paris, a banker receives a bizarre call from her boss. He says she'll soon be contacted by a secret agent about a confidential government operation. The instructions provided by the agent are simple: wait in a bathroom stall, listen for the password and then hand over a bag stuffed with hundreds of thousands in cash to a stranger through the sta…

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Introducing - Persona: The French Deception 2:39

2+ y ago2:39

2:39

What does it feel like to pick up the phone and scam someone out of $50 million? This is the story of Gilbert Chikli, one of the greatest con artists of all time. Host and award-winning journalist, Evan Ratliff, investigates how Chikli successfully duped some of the world’s most powerful people into handing over their fortunes. He explores how Chik…

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Robin Hood Army [SL Chapter] 15:37

3+ y ago15:37

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A free-service volunteering based, ZERO funds organization, that works to get surplus food from restaurants, to the less fortunate sections in society and a bit more.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wannabe-jac/message

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Secundus 1:10

3+ y ago1:10

1:10

An organisation that serves the hungry citizen, and also reduces food wastage, in our nation.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wannabe-jac/message

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COVID Vaccines 26:17

3+ y ago26:17

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A simple outlook on the available vaccines, their differences and why we should get them as soon as possible.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wannabe-jac/message

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Primus 1:10

3+ y ago1:10

1:10

The ONLY preventive solution to the rapid surge in COVID cases in our country.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wannabe-jac/message

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Promo Episode 2:40

3+ y ago2:40

2:40

The podcast where we listen to stories that revolutionise our nation, as we speak.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wannabe-jac/message

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NOTHING! 0:05

3+ y ago0:05

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The journey begins here.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wannabe-jac/message

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The Wannabe Jac Podcast (Trailer) 0:18

3+ y ago0:18

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Li Hongzhang: patriot or traitor? 10:36

4y ago10:36

10:36

Li Hongzhang is often regarded as the pillar of politics, diplomacy, and industry of the late Qing Dynasty. Put another way, in the eyes of many Chinese and Westerners at that time, he was the one who truly governed China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Yixin: The Inevitability of fate the tale of a prince 11:29

4y ago11:29

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Yixin, later known as Prince Gong, had every quality to be an emperor and savior of the dynasty. But his emperor father chose his brother as the heir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Yongzheng: A rare 'Robin Hood' emperor 9:40

4y ago9:40

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Yongzheng was the fifth emperor of the Qing dynasty, who lived between 1678 and 1735. He was renowned for accomplishing several "firsts" in history for he was an innovator, always willing to try new things. He is also nicknamed as the Chinese founding father of cosplay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Hong Xiuquan: Rebel with & without a cause 12:54

4y ago12:54

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Meet the 'granddaddy of rebels' in China’s history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Emperor Chongzhen: An ambitious monarch in a failing empire 11:42

4y ago11:42

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History has shown that being an emperor requires more than brains, blood, and bravery to move mountains and shift the heavens. Timing and a bit of luck must be factored in, as Emperor Chongzhen, the last ruler of the Ming Dynasty realized during his fateful reign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Xu Guangqi: History’s most preeminent Shanghainese 10:12

4y ago10:12

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From military strategist and astronomer to agricultural scientist and mathematician, Xu Guangqi is one of the most talented Shanghainese from the past 400 years. He rose to one of the highest government positions in the Ming Dynasty, led the introduction of Western science and technology into China, and became one of the nation’s most influential C…

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Zhu Yuanzhang: The ultimate rags to riches story of the true peasant emperor 13:39

4y ago13:39

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Need motivation to make a way out of no way? Well, this story’s for you. Rising from the humblest beginnings, Zhu Yuanzhang made it to become the first emperor of a dynastic monarchy that ruled ancient China for some 276 years. How on earth was he able to pull that off? What kind of emperor was he? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Su Shi: The Chinese "renaissance man" 11:59

4y ago11:59

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You may have heard of Su Shi as the “Chinese da Vinci”. What you might not know is that the legendary figure was a “renaissance man” even before the Western concept came into existence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wang Anshi: The most controversial intellectual in feudal China 12:41

4y ago12:41

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Good intentions don’t naturally bring good outcomes. Wang Anshi, one of the most (in)famous Chinese reformers learnt it the hard way about a millennium ago. His policies were supposed to cure the ailing Song Empire yet eventually he was blamed for its collapse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Li Qingzhao: No.1 talented female poet in China 12:56

4y ago12:56

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The poet Li Qingzhao is often described as the "most talented woman in ancient China" and is still one of the best-known female writers in China to this day. She lived in east China's Shandong Province during the Song Dynasty some 1,000 years ago and excelled at traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy and, most notably, poetry writing. Hosted on …

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Shen Kuo: Polymathic scientist in Chinese history with a bad personal reputation 10:26

4y ago10:26

10:26

Shen Kuo is widely recognized as the most outstanding multi-talented historical scientist, but he's also known for his personality defects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Du Fu: the poet whose popularity grew posthumously 9:25

4y ago9:25

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Du Fu is the only Chinese poet whose influence has grown with the passage of time. Today, he is becoming better known thanks in part to a BBC documentary that introduced the Tang Dynasty poet to the West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Li Bai: famous romantic poet and wine fanatic 9:28

4y ago9:28

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Although Li Bai's poems were written well over a thousand years ago, they are still quoted today by people both within and outside of China. Furthermore, his fascination with wine is also an interesting topic to discuss when talking about his talent in poetry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Wu Zetian: the one and only female emperor in Chinese history 9:38

4y ago9:38

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Meet the first and only female emperor in Chinese history- Wu Zetian. How did she make it to the imperial throne in a male-dominated culture? What kind of ruler was she? Why are people still talking about her 1,000 years later? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shi Chong: Wealth in ancient China wasn’t always good 9:26

4y ago9:26

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Shi Chong lived at a time when amassing private wealth was almost a competition. However, even though he lived a luxurious lifestyle, he lost his life at the age of 52. You would be wrong to assume that obesity caused by over-nutrition killed him. Listen to learn just how this wealthy man met his end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Cao Cao: A general and tomb-raiding ringleader 11:01

4y ago11:01

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When Cao Cao needed money to support his military ambition, he initiated a special profession, which he named “Fortune-seeking Captain.” In reality, he was a leader of a tomb raiding team who stole gold, silver, and other treasures from the dead. Tune in to hear more fascinating details about the legend of this general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Xiang Yu: A short-lived hero and an emotional boyfriend 10:01

4y ago10:01

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Young general Xiang Yu is one of the most tragic heroes in Chinese history, dying when he was only 30 years old. Later generations have come to appreciate his behavior because he is not only a hero, but also an emotional boyfriend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Qin Shi Huang: First emperor of ancient China 12:09

4y ago12:09

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One of the world’s famous wonders, the Great Wall of China, attracts big flows of tourists every day. Its original builder is one of China’s best-known figures dated over 2,200 years ago. He is known as the first emperor of ancient China—Qin Shi Huang. His dynasty lasted only 15 years, but the emperor achieved quite a few extraordinary achievements…

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Zhuangzi: The pivotal interpreter of Taoism 10:00

4y ago10:00

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Meet one of the most innovative, modern and enjoyable personalities in the world of Chinese thought and philosophy--Zhuangzi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Confucius: China's most famous ancient philosopher and educator 10:20

4y ago10:20

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Meet one of the most celebrated and renowned thinkers in the world, Confucius. How did Confucius come to be a philosopher? What were the principles that Confucius advocated? Why was he never put into an important position during his lifetime but his opinions were highly valued by the imperial rulers thereafter? And how did Confucianism develop in C…

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Introducing "Makers and Shakers of Chinese History" 0:37

4y ago0:37

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Meet the most renowned ancient Chinese rulers, ministers, thinkers, scientists, poets, and rebels, and find out how they continue to influence the Chinese to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.