Best World Of Warships Podcasts (2024)

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Can Canada overcome its drug overdose crisis? 22:59

1h ago22:59

22:59

Last year the Canadian Province of British Columbia, launched a landmark three year pilot programme on drug decriminalisation. For a number of years now communities across Canada have been facing their own opioid crisis, as drugs like fentanyl become more easily available. Vancouver in British Columbia, whilst been one of those places always at the…

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Markets Around The World Fall On Recession Fears 50:30

30m ago50:30

50:30

The prime minister of Bangladesh resigns and flees the country following protests. Kamala Harris narrows her VP picks to two. And, Simone Biles ends her Paris Olympic games. All that and more with Julia Chatterley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNNI

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Episode 319: The Modern Olympic Games - Part 2 1:02:47

1h ago1:02:47

1:02:47

In this week's episode, conclude the history of the modern Olympic Games, covering their story from the beginning of the post-war period through to the present day. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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U.S. Sending Aircraft Carrier, Warships To Middle East 51:32

1h ago51:32

51:32

Stock markets fall as weak U.S. employment data fuels recession fears. Israel braces for an attack as Hamas political leader Haniyeh is buried. The U.S. says Venezuelan President Maduro clearly lost his reelection bid. And, Marchand's magic in the Olympic pool. All that and more with Julia Chatterley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…

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Monuments Episode 31: The Blue Mosque 17:30

2h ago17:30

17:30

This week's monument is the Blue Mosque, found in the Turkish city of Istanbul, one of the most beautiful and magnificent examples of classical Ottoman architecture. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Biden Hails Prisoner Deal, Importance Of Allies 51:16

5d ago51:16

51:16

Russia and the West agree to the biggest prisoner exchange since the Cold War. Israel's enemies vow revenge for the deaths of top officials in Hamas and Hezbollah. And, U.S. gymnast Simone Biles wins her sixth career gold medal. All that and more with Julia Chatterley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Announcing: Half-Arsed History LIVE! 5:01

23h ago5:01

5:01

Half-Arsed History is taking to the stage this August, in Melbourne and Sydney! We'll have a great time getting across the histories of these two cities, and there's plenty of other stuff planned - Q&As, meet and greets, tour merch, a song or two, all sorts of things. Hope to see you there! Tickets are available now: https://premier.ticketek.com.au…

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U.S. Reaches Plea Deal With Alleged 9/11 Mastermind 51:14

3h ago51:14

51:14

Iran's Supreme Leader reportedly calls for a direct strike on Israel. The U.S. says it's reached a plea deal with the alleged mastermind of the 9-11 attacks. Donald Trump causes controversy as he questions the ethnicity of Kamala Harris. And, the company that says it can prevent rocky rides for plane passengers. All that and more coming up with Jul…

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QAH Episode 69: Jim Thorpe, the Greatest Athlete 21:45

1h ago21:45

21:45

Quarter-Arsed History presents: Jim Thorpe, an immensely talented athlete and sportsman who won Olympic gold in mismatched shoes, only to have his medals stripped from him. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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Venezuelan Protests Continue Amid Allegations Of Election Fraud 51:49

26m ago51:49

51:49

Israel claims to have killed a top Hezbollah commander in a strike on Beirut. Hundreds of protesters are arrested in Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro's disputed election victory. Simone Biles becomes the most decorated U.S. gymnast ever. And, the sweet success of the Japanese-American founder of a candy company. All that and more coming up with Julia…

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Fears Of Wider Conflict Grow After Golan Heights Attack 51:19

1h ago51:19

51:19

Israel's defense chief says Hezbollah will be held "responsible" for deadly Golan Heights strike. Protesters take to the streets in Venezuela as Nicolás Maduro claims a controversial victory in the presidential election. Questions over the successor to Kim Jong Un in North Korea. And, all the latest from the Olympic Games in Paris. Julia Chatterley…

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Can the statues of Easter Island survive climate change? 22:58

9d ago22:58

22:58

Hundreds of monumental human shaped statues are motionless, and exposed to the elements, on Rapa Nui - also known as Easter Island. A name that dates back to 1722, when a Dutch explorer first saw it on Easter Sunday. The statues, or Moai, were there centuries before that and are sacred to the Rapa Nui people. They have also become a world famous to…

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Episode 318: The Modern Olympic Games - Part 1 58:46

32m ago58:46

58:46

In this week's episode, disocver the first half of the history of the Modern Olympic Games, from its inception as a brainchild of Pierre de Coubertin to the interruptions the Games experienced as a result of the Second World War. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Ho…

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Trump, GOP Trying Out Harris Attack Lines Whether True Or Not 51:22

40m ago51:22

51:22

The Summer Olympics kick off in Paris, despite rainy weather and an attack on the nation's rail infrastructure. Paula Newton speaks with the main sponsor of Indonesia's Olympic team. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu caps off his visit to the U.S. by meeting with former President Trump. And Kamala Harris' campaign gets a boost from Barack a…

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Monuments Episode 30: Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey 14:42

19h ago14:42

14:42

This week's monument is Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, an incredible building that stands on a tidal island in a bay in Normandy, France. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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New Poll Shows Harris, Trump Neck-And-Neck 53:56

1h ago53:56

53:56

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with Biden, Harris, and Trump while visiting the United States. ISIS-linked groups pose renewed security threat to West. Historic Olympic opening ceremony now less than 24 hours away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Trump Addresses Republicans, Netanyahu Addresses Congress 55:37

1h ago55:37

55:37

In a busy hour of news, Paula Newton looks at Donald Trump back on the campaign trail, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes an impassioned speech to lawmakers on Capitol Hill, while President Biden prepares his Oval Office address. Also, Melissa Bell in Paris reports on Olympic security preparations ahead of Friday's opening ceremony. Le…

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QAH Episode 68: Pepsi’s Soviet Warships 18:30

3d ago18:30

18:30

Quarter-Arsed History presents: that time when Pepsi came into possession of a giant fleet of Soviet warships, after brokering a deal to sell Pepsi in the USSR. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Kamala Harris Hits Campaign Trail, Secret Service Chief Steps Down 51:05

1h ago51:05

51:05

Paula Newton reports on Kamala Harris' first rally as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president as she campaigns in the key battleground state of Wisconsin. She also has the latest on the resignation of Kimberly Cheatle as head of the Secret Service after the attempted assassination of former President Trump. And what exactly is a brat girl …

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33: Making the Royal Navy More Lethal 47:17

37m ago47:17

47:17

Our guests on this episode of the podcast are Dr Emma Salisbury and Will Freer, who recently wrote a commentary for Warships IFR, headlined ‘How to Achieve a More Lethal Royal Navy’, which was based on their recent report for the Council on Geostrategy. Here they discuss various topics associated with the report with podcast host Iain Ballantyne. T…

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Kamala's Closing In 38:51

22h ago38:51

38:51

Julia Chatterley has the latest on the vice president's move towards the presidential race, as fundraising pours into campaign coffers once again. We also hear about the grilling of the Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle for security failings after the former president survived an assassination attempt against him earlier this month. And an O…

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What can a rusting warship tell us about tensions in the South China Sea? 22:59

16d ago22:59

22:59

The South China Sea is a major world shipping route bordered by a number of countries including China, the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, all of whom have staked claims to various zones in this vast expanse of water. But tensions have grown in recent years between China who claim the majority of the South China Sea for themselves and the Philippine…

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Episode 317: Assassination Attempts on US Presidents 1:02:04

21m ago1:02:04

1:02:04

In this week's episode, hear about all the major assassination attempts that have been made on presidents of the United States, both successful and unsuccessful. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Global Tech Outage 50:41

3d ago50:41

50:41

A global tech outage hits airports and businesses worldwide causing mass disruption. Wall Street Journal reporter sentenced to 16 years in prison in Russia. Israel pushes back against ICJ opinion. Trump touts achievements at RNC, blasts Biden’s performance. All that and more with Julia Chatterly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic…

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Monuments Episode 29: Red Square 20:08

32m ago20:08

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This week's monument is Red Square, found in the centre of the Moscow, the Russian capital, a public plaza surrounded by famous buildings such as St Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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QAH Episode 67: A Brief History of the Necktie 23:48

16d ago23:48

23:48

Quarter-Arsed History presents: a brief history of the necktie, from its origin as a fashion accessory for Croatian mercenaries to an everyday piece of formal or business clothing. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

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US dairy farm workers infected by bird flu 23:01

2d ago23:01

23:01

The H5N1 bird flu virus has spread from birds to dairy cattle in the United States where a number of agricultural workers have also been infected by it. This is thought to be the first time humans have caught the virus from another mammal and the first time the virus has been detected in cattle. This unusual development is being tracked by virologi…

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Episode 316: History’s Biggest Misconceptions - Part 2 46:45

24d ago46:45

46:45

In this week's episode, learn the truth behind five more commonly-held historical misonceptions: the colour of classical statues, things erroneously associated with Julius Caesar, the existence of the iron maiden, Napoleon's height, and NASA's million-dollar space pen. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek…

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19 Democratic Lawmakers Call For Biden To Step Down 48:44

11d ago48:44

48:44

U.S. President Joe Biden campaigns in Michigan as he loses more support from Democrats and donors. Julia interviews Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis about Biden on the world stage and NATO. The lavish wedding in India for the son of Asia's richest man. And, the Wimbledon finals are set. Who's going to win? All that and much more with Julia …

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Monuments Episode 28: St Peter's Basilica & the Sistine Chapel 17:04

1d ago17:04

17:04

This week's monuments are St Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, and the Sistine Chapel, with its famous ceiling painted by Michelangelo, both found in the Vatican City in Rome. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Biden Meets With UK PM Starmer In Oval Office 49:26

27d ago49:26

49:26

President Biden faces more pressure from Democratic lawmakers and donors like George Clooney to drop his reelection bid. NATO allies prepare to send the first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. The Russians heading to North Korea on vacation. And, England are through to the Euro 2024 finals. All that and much more with Julia Chatterley. Learn more about…

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Can the Democrats replace Biden? 23:22

27d ago23:22

23:22

Since the CNN Presidential Debate in June 2024 headlines in the US calling for Joe Biden to pull out of the race have been relentless. There have been questions about his age, performance, and ability to run for a second term in the White House. Biden’s ratings have slipped, and donors and party members have publicly said that Biden should step asi…

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QAH Episode 66: The Dublin Whiskey Fire 15:57

28d ago15:57

15:57

Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Dublin Whiskey Fire, when torrents of flaming whiskey flooded through Dublin resulting in the loss of 13 lives - none of them to the fire itself, however, all instead to alcohol poisoning. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted …

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