Best Sunday Punch History Podcasts (2024)

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Who Invented The Ice Cream Cone? 13:50

6m ago13:50

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The world’s first ice cream cone - credited by thousands of thrilled visitors was said to have occurred at the St Louis World’s Fair, on July 23rd, 1904. What’s less clear is which of the fair’s vendors first concocted the viral treat: Charles E. Menches, Ernest Hamwi, Abe Doumar, Albert and Nick Kabbaz, Arnold Fornachou and David Avayou have all b…

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The Roanoke Mystery 11:07

24m ago11:07

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What happened to the ‘Lost Colony’ at Roanoke? It’s a mystery that’s intrigued American historians for centuries - and one that began on 22nd July, 1587, when the settlers, led by John White, first landed there; only to discover that a previous colony had been wiped out by hostile tribespeople. This new settlement, however, was under immense pressu…

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The Huddle: Petteri Koponen My Next Chapter 13:40

36m ago13:40

13:40

Pete Hooley catches up with recently appointed New Zealand Breakers coach Petteri Koponen at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, to get to know the Ex Honka Playboy from his beginnings as a player to his style as a coach. What is Petteri looking forward to about joining the NBL as the coach of the Breakers? Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ Download the…

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Marathon Begat Snickers 11:08

1h ago11:08

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Rerun: The world’s biggest-selling chocolate bar underwent a name-change in Britain on 19th July, 1990. Until then - concerned that Brits might refer to their candy as ‘knickers’ - Snickers had been known as ‘Marathon’ in the UK. 31 years later, the decision still smarts for some sections of the confectionary-buying public - but, thanks to the ‘You…

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Making Voting Secret 11:40

1h ago11:40

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Rerun: Before the Ballot Act of 18th July, 1872, the British electorate were expected to declare their preferred candidate publicly at hustings, often under pressure from their employers and landlords, and plied with alcohol supplied by the politicians standing for election, in a process known as ‘soaking’. Over the years, alternatives had been put…

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Publishing Punch 12:29

30m ago12:29

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Punch Magazine published its first edition on 17th July, 1841. Subtitled ‘the London Charivari’, the weekly periodical aimed to carve a niche in the market with less crude and bawdy satire compared to its contemporaries. Its early days were challenging, with poor circulation and financial troubles. But, as it gained in popularity and influence, it …

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Gold Standard | Boomers Vs Serbia Exhibition Game 21:12

10m ago21:12

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Andrew Bogut, Brad Newley and Jack Heverin take a close look at the Boomers’ performance against Serbia, as they prepare for Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NBL Media

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The Birth Of The Parking Meter 12:53

39m ago12:53

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The world’s first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City on July 16th, 1935. Park-O-Meter No. 1 was the brainchild Carl C. Magee, who’d moved to Oklahoma after being acquitted of manslaughter in New Mexico. Indignant opponents of his system considered paying for parking to be un-American, as it forced drivers to pay what amounted to a tax on …

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Gold Standard | Boomers Vs USA Exhibition Game 21:36

24h ago21:36

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Andrew Bogut, Brad Newley and Jack Heverin take a close look at the Boomers’ performance against the might of the US, as they prepare for Paris.Don’t miss the boys’ instant reaction to Jack McVeigh’s reported NBA offer, and we look forward to tomorrow’s game against Serbia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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When London Stank 11:48

1d ago11:48

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The ‘Great Stink’ - when the stench of untreated human and industrial waste was amplified by a particularly hot Summer - reached a peak on 15th July, 1858, when members of Parliament lead by Benjamin Disraeli rushed through an emergency cleanup bill, kickstarting a transformative revamp of London’s sewage system. Prior to this, waste from factories…

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The Anti-Disco Army 11:13

5d ago11:13

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Rerun: ‘Disco Demolition Night’, the brainchild of 24 year-old shock jock Steve Dahl, caused mass hysteria at Comiskey Park, Chicago on 12th July, 1979 - causing a pitch invasion that lead to 39 arrests. Intended as a promotional event for a Tigers vs White Sox doubleheader, attendees were lured with discounted admission if they turned up to the ga…

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Zheng He's Treasure Odyssey 12:01

6d ago12:01

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Rerun: China’s greatest naval explorer, Zheng He, set sail on the first of seven epic voyages on 11th July, 1405. He led a fleet of 255 ships, with an estimated 28,000 people on board. A eunuch, and a Muslim, he had risen through the ranks to become a right-hand man of the Emperor, and his prowess at sea vastly bettered the likes of his European co…

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The Marketplace: NBA Summer League preview 25:37

3d ago25:37

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Jack Heverin and Pete Hooley join the latest episode of The Marketplace to discuss the gaps that need to be filled as we approach the NBL25 season. They also provide a preview to NBA Summer League which stars tomorrow. Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ \ Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/ See omnystudio.com…

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Evolution on Trial 12:26

7d ago12:26

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The Scopes Monkey Trial - one of the most famous show trials in U.S. history - began in Dayton, Tennessee on 10th July, 1925. Though it centred on John T. Scopes - a high school teacher put on trial for teaching evolution - he was actually a substitute teacher who may never have really taught the textbook concerned, and had put himself in the frame…

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The Huddle: Damian Cotter - Inside The Mind Of An NBA Coach 30:18

9d ago30:18

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Australian coach Damian Cotter has seen a lot in his coaching career to date. From many years with Knox, the Sydney Kings, Australian teams and now an assistant coach of the Chicago Bulls, Cotter talks about the lessons learned throughout his different roles and how excited he is now to have another Aussie in Josh Giddey joining the Bulls. See omny…

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Mozart's Grand Tour 12:31

8d ago12:31

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Mozart’s grand tour of Western Europe, began on 9th July 1763, when the boy wonder was just 7 years old. Taking in Germany, France, and England, Wolfgang and his sister Maria Anna played for Royal families, leading musicians, and even wowed the crowd in a pub, the Swan and Hoop in Moorgate. In this episode, The Retrospectors speculate as to how muc…

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Kim Il-Sung: Good Mourning 11:05

8d ago11:05

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When North Korean dictator Kim Il-sung died unexpectedly of a heart attack on 8th July, 1994, his nation went into ten days of mourning, reflecting the deep-seated personality cult he’d cultivated over his 40-year rule. Kim’s passing marked the end of a generation of Marxist revolutionaries in the region, creating uncertainty about whether his succ…

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Gold Standard | Boomers Team Announced 26:13

11d ago26:13

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Welcome to the Gold Standard. A show centered around the Australian Boomers as they make their run at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Hosted by Jack Heverin, Andrew Bogut and Brad Newley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NBL Media

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Birth of the Bikini 11:17

12d ago11:17

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Rerun: Swimwear never made more of a splash than when designer Louis Réard unveiled his daring new two-piece at the Piscine Molitor in Paris on July 5th, 1946. Showgirl Micheline Bernardini modelled the new attire, named after US nuclear testing site Bikini Atoll. Really. Eleven years later, Modern Girl magazine still considered it ‘inconceivable t…

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The Marketplace: A Former MVP Is Back In Sydney and Hawks Go With Kell III (July 4, 2024) 22:53

9d ago22:53

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It’s been a big week in New South Wales as the Sydney Kings bring back Jaylen Adams, while in Illawarra they have signed former 36er Trey Kell III to a deal. Jack Heverin and Derek Rucker have the latest on The Marketplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NBL Media

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Here Comes The Hamburger 11:57

13d ago11:57

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Rerun: Who invented the hamburger? It’s almost impossible to know, given that mincemeat has been consumed all around the world, and for centuries - but Oscar Bilby, of Tulsa, Oklahoma is a strong contender. On 4th July, 1891, he grilled a beef patty, and - for the first time in documented history - PUT IT IN A BUN. And a Fourth of July tradition wa…

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Sailing Alone Around The World 12:25

14d ago12:25

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Captain Joshua Slocum set sail from Nova Scotia in The Spray, his revamped oyster sloop, on 3rd July, 1898: the first solo circumnavigation of the world. Sailing alone for no reason other than pleasure was considered a fool’s errand at the time, but, motivated by the death of his beloved first wife, Virginia, Slocum sought solace in the sea. His me…

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Death of Hypercolor 12:04

21d ago12:04

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Generra Sportswear, the Seattle-based company that distributed Hypercolor - the T-shirts that changed colour with heat - and declared bankruptcy on 2nd July, 1992. In a brief three-month span, between February and May 1991, the company sold a whopping $50 million worth of heat-sensitive T-shirts, shorts, pants, sweatshirts and tights, using the ‘Gl…

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Listen Now: American History Tellers, First Ladies 7:55

13d ago7:55

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The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, t…

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When Sharks ATTACK! 12:20

16d ago12:20

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The real-life ‘Shark Week’ that inspired Peter Benchley's novel Jaws kicked off with the shocking mauling of 23 year-old Charles Vansant off the coast of Beach Haven on 1st July, 1916. At first, the public refused to believe that a shark could be responsible.But five days later, another attack occurred at Spring Lake, claiming the life of Swissman …

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NBL NOW | NBA Draft and Summer League Special 30:31

15d ago30:31

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In a special NBL Now, Jack Heverin recaps the NBA Draft with Liam Santamaria including all the fall out for our Next Stars followed by a conversation with Olgun Uluc who has all the latest on who is heading to Summer League and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NBL Media

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Before There Was 'Crufts' 11:20

25d ago11:20

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Rerun: The first modern dog show took place in Newcastle on 28th June, 1859. Essentially a sideshow to the annual exhibition of cattle, it featured just 23 pointers and 27 setters. The owners of the champion breeds won a gun. Allegations of inbreeding and nepotism plagued the contest from the very beginning; controversies which eventually sparked t…

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When Hugh Met Divine 12:05

20d ago12:05

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Rerun: It was the sex scandal of the year: British rom-com star Hugh Grant procuring the services of hitherto unknown L.A. streetwalker Divine Brown on Sunset Boulevard on 27th June, 1995. When their in-car liaison went public the following morning (following their arrest for lewd behaviour), Grant embarked upon what has become seen as a textbook ‘…

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The Real Pied Piper 11:57

25d ago11:57

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What happened to the 130 children that went missing from the town of Hamlein, Lower Saxony on 26th June, 1284? According to legend, a vindictive ‘Pied Piper’ took revenge after the town had failed to stump up for his magical pest control services. But numerous sources corroborate that, fairy tales aside, the town’s children really did disappear. An…

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