Best Robin Bates Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 185: The Exile by Patrick Worrall 27:12

18d ago27:12

27:12

Inspired by the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Patrick was fascinated by the stories he saw on the news. In particular, he was stuck by the vulnerability of the young women travelling alone and the dangers that they might face when they arrive at their next destination. Patrick saw unique parallels between the war today and France of the Fourth Republ…

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Episode 184: National Service! Rishi Sunak calls! 21:33

2M ago21:33

21:33

In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, the editors discuss the UK's forthcoming General Election, announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for 4 July 2024. Sunak quickly announced that 'National Service' will be introduced for young people if the Conservative Party is returned to government by the British public. The last time this was part …

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Episode 183: 'Freeman's Challenge: The Murder That Shook America’s Original Prison for Profit' by Harvard Professor Robin Bernstein 27:10

3M ago27:10

27:10

In 1821 Afro-Native William Freeman found himself convicted of horse theft he vehemently denied and sentenced to five years of hard labor in Auburn State Prison (New York) — without pay and in total silence. It was the first prison built for solitary confinement, and it was in this oppressive environment that Freeman dared to challenge the system. …

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Episode 182: Free Ports (Teeside), Singapore-on-Thames and Entrepots ... 19:05

5M ago19:05

19:05

In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, the Editors tackle the subject of free trade, Brexit and the Teeside 'Free Port' initiative, making (sometimes errant!) comparisons and contrasts to the British acquisitions of yesteryear, including Singapore in 1819 and Hong Kong / Shanghai in 1842. For terms of use, please visit www.versushistory.com…

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Episode 181: History Teaching, Versus History & Scholarship ... Elliott tells all! 22:42

5M ago22:42

22:42

In this unique episode of the Versus History Podcast, we take something of a detour from the usual substantive history fest to indulge in some history teaching tales ...Co-Editior Elliott recounts tips, tales and home truths from over twenty years of teaching history worldwide. For terms of use, please visit www.versushistory.com…

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Episode 180: Box Office Bombs - Flunking Films! 27:11

5M ago27:11

27:11

In this episode of the Versus History Editors discuss a range of films that have flunked at the Box Office through time. Which films have flunked and why? From Heaven's Gate to Mario to Mr Nanny and many more besides... Find out in this episode! For terms of use, please visit www.versushistory.com

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Episode 179: Has banning stuff worked through history? 21:04

6M ago21:04

21:04

In this exciting episode, the Versus History team discuss the recent proposed smoking ban for UK citizens born after 2008 as well as the prohibition of alcohol in America in the early twentieth century and much, much more besides. For terms of use, please visit www.versushistory.com Please give us a good review if you enjoyed the podcast!…

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Episode 178: Mr Bates v The Post Office 18:21

7M ago18:21

18:21

In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, we discuss a serious miscarriage of justice which, between 1999 and 2015, saw over 900 subpostmasters prosecuted for theft, false accounting, and fraud for shortfalls at their branches when these shortfalls were in fact due to errors of the Post Office's Horizon accounting software. The recent ITV dram…

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Episode 177: Resistance: The Underground War in Europe, 1939-1945 with Halik Kochanski 24:49

7M ago24:49

24:49

In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, we were delighted to interview Halik Kochanski, the winner of the Wolfson History Prize for 2023. Resistance: 'The Underground War in Europe, 1939-1945′ Across the whole of Nazi-ruled Europe the experience of occupation was sharply varied. Some countries – such as Denmark – were allowed to run themselv…

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Santa VS The United States Postal Service 32:52

8M ago32:52

32:52

It's the battle of the...gift givers? This week, Katelyn and Adam pit Santa against the USPS - it's their most festive episode yet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Episode 176: “Empathy in history is a noble but ultimately unobtainable endeavour.” With #VHEssayPrize Winner Anoushka Sood 25:47

8M ago25:47

25:47

“Empathy in history is a noble but ultimately unobtainable endeavour.” How far do you agree with this statement? This is the very question answered by one of the joint winners of the inaugural Versus History Essay Prize (#VHEssayPrize). In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, we enjoy an audio-long read from joint prize winner Anoushka Sood …

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Frosty the Snowman VS Gritty the Philadelphia Flyers Mascot 32:34

8M ago32:34

32:34

It's the battle of the...you know what, never mind. This week, Katelyn and Adam inexplicably pit Frosty the Snowman against Gritty the Philadelphia Flyers Mascot...who will come out o top? Who the heck knows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Episode 175: Cold Spell: A Human History of Ice with Max Leonard 22:00

8M ago22:00

22:00

In this episode, we interview author Max Leonard about his new book. A Cold Spell: A Human History of Ice by Max Leonard This book is the story of humanity through the lens of ice – our interactions with ice, our need for it, and what it means for us that it is rapidly disappearing from our planet. Max takes us from the beginning of our story to th…

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Fantastic Mr. Fox VS Robin Hood 38:58

9M ago38:58

38:58

It's the battle of the foxes! This week, Katelyn and Adam pit the Fantastic Mr. Fox against the sultry, Mr. Robin Hood Disney fox. Who will come out on top - listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Episode 174: History Degrees: worth it? With #VHEssayPrize Winner Neave Rees 25:27

9M ago25:27

25:27

'A History degree isn't worth the paper it is printed on.' To what extent is this statement valid? This is the very question that provided the response for one of the joint winners of the inaugural Versus History Essay Prize (#VHEssayPrize). In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, we enjoy an audio-long read from joint prize winner Neave Ree…

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Episode 173: The Children of Athena: Greek Intellectuals in the Age of Rome with Charles Freeman 20:30

9M ago20:30

20:30

This week on the @Versus History Podcast, we welcome back historian Charles Freeman to discuss his new book 'Children of Athena'. Charles Freeman presents a compelling and fascinating portrait of the continuing intellectual tradition of Greek writers and thinkers in the Age of Rome. In 146 BC, Greece yielded to the military might of the Roman Repub…

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Episode 172: Rebellion: Eagles of the Empire with Simon Scarrow 22:51

9M ago22:51

22:51

AD.60 and Brittania is in chaos. Boudica has had a taste of victory against the formidable veterans in Camulodunum and she won’t stop now. How will Roman heroes Macro and Cato fare against the notorious Queen of the Britons? A quick response to the rapidly advancing rebel forces, Governor Suetonius takes command leading his army to the besieged Lon…

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Power Rangers VS Sailor Guardians 42:16

9M ago42:16

42:16

It's the battle of the after-school teams! This week, Katelyn and Adam pit the Power Rangers against the Sailor Guardians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Swamp Thing VS Man Thing 39:43

10M ago39:43

39:43

It's the battle of the swampy things! This week, Katelyn and Adam pit (basically) the same, exact characters against each-other...who will be victorious in our final episode of the Halloween season? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Christine VS Lightning McQueen 37:15

10M ago37:15

37:15

It's the battle of the sentient cars! This week, Katelyn and Adam pit Christine against Lightning McQueen - who will come out on top? Listen to KA-CHOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Episode 171: Empires of the Steppe: The Nomadic Tribes Who Shaped Civilization 28:28

10M ago28:28

28:28

In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, we interview Historian Kenneth W. Harl, author of the brand new book Empires of the Steppes: The Nomadic Tribes Who Shaped Civilization. This book is an epic and enthralling narrative history of how Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan and the so-called 'barbarians of the steppes' shaped the modern world. The …

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Freddy Krueger VS The Babadook 30:41

10M ago30:41

30:41

It's the battle of the nighttime terrors! This week on VS, Katelyn and Adam pit Freddy Krueger against the Babadook...nighty night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Episode 170: The Catholic Church in the Age of Revolution & Democracy 25:09

10M ago25:09

25:09

In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, we interview Dr. Ambrogio A. Caiani about his new book. Losing a Kingdom, Gaining the World is the untold story of the fascinating and complex history of the Roman Catholic Church in the modern age. In the first book of its kind, Dr. Ambrogio A. Caiani unravels the enthralling and horrifying history of…

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Patrick Bateman VS Norman Bates 38:50

10M ago38:50

38:50

It's the battle of the psychos! This week, Katelyn and Adam pit Patrick Bateman against Norman Bates in the Great Bate Debate - who will come out on top? You be the judge! Check out the Marvel Cinematic Universe Podcast: https://listen.qcodemedia.com/mcupodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Cocaine Bear VS Paddington Bear 34:09

11M ago34:09

34:09

It's the battle of the ursine's! This week on VS, Katelyn and Adam pit the jacked up Cocaine Bear against the humble Paddington Bear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Walter White VS Sheldon Cooper 36:33

11M ago36:33

36:33

It's the battle of the brainiacs! This week, Katelyn and Adam pit famous nerd Walter White against famous nerd Sheldon Cooper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Shuri VS Reed Richards 34:58

11M ago34:58

34:58

It's the battle of the nerds! This week, Katelyn and Adam Peacock, MBA...pit two brainy titans agains each other - who will come out on top? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Episode 169: Drag: A British History by Jacob Bloomfield 21:35

11M ago21:35

21:35

In this episode of the podcast, we interview historian and author Jacob Bloomfield. His new book Drag: A British History is a groundbreaking study of the sustained popularity and changing forms of male drag performance in modern Britain. With this book, Jacob Bloomfield provides fresh perspectives on drag and recovers previously neglected episodes …

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Princess Leia Organa VS Ellen Ripley 37:33

11M ago37:33

37:33

It's the battle of the badass sci-fi heroines! This week on the podcast, Katelyn and Adam pit Star Wars' Leia Organa against Alien's Ellen Ripley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Dominic Toretto VS Dominic Toretto 37:04

12M ago37:04

37:04

It's the battle of the...same guy? This week, Katelyn and Adam pit Dominic Toretto from The Fast and The Furious against Dominic Toretto from Fast X...who will come out on top? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Mjölnir VS The One Ring 31:15

12M ago31:15

31:15

It's the battle of the magical MacGuffin's! This week on VS, Katelyn and Adam pit Mjölnir against the One Ring. Which inanimate object is the absolute best? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Jason Bourne VS Goldie Hawn from Overboard 33:00

12M ago33:00

33:00

It's the battle of the...huh? This week on VS, Katelyn and Adam pit Jason Bourne against Goldie Hawn from Overboard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Episode 168: Walking Hadrian's Wall with Elliott! 13:08

1y ago13:08

13:08

Our Co-Editor Elliott is currently walking Hadrain's Wall, from the west coast of England to the east! In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with him as he finds a spot with mobile signal to fill us in on his adventures thus far! #VersusHistory

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Boba Fett VS Dog the Bounty Hunter 33:16

1y ago33:16

33:16

It's the battle of the bounty hunters! This week, Adam and Katelyn put it all on the line for Dog the Bounty Hunter and Boba Fett! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Jaws VS The Meg 27:20

1y ago27:20

27:20

It's the battle of the big, pointy teeth! This week on VS< Katelyn and Adam are representing the two biggest sharks in cinema history - it's Jaws VS The Meg! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Sarah Connor VS Eleven 31:59

1y ago31:59

31:59

It's the battle of the badass female leads! This week, Katelyn and Adam pit Sarah Connor from Terminator against Eleven from Stranger Things! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Barbie VS American Girl Doll 32:58

1y ago32:58

32:58

It's the battle of the dolls! This week, get ready for the Barbie movie by diving into an all new VS where we pit the iconic figure against another, more fragile icon...American Girl Doll! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Ethan Hunt VS Black Widow 36:39

1y ago36:39

36:39

It's the battle of the super-spies...Ethan Hunt and Black Widow go head-to-head in an all new episode of VS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Superman VS Homelander 34:02

1y ago34:02

34:02

It's the battle of pure good and pure evil! This week on VS, Superman goes head-to-head with Homelander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Indiana Jones VS Lara Croft 36:03

1y ago36:03

36:03

It's the battle of the archaeology nerds! This week on VS, Katelyn and Adam are diving into Indiana Jones and Lara Croft. — Do you have a pop-culture duo that you’d like to see us pit against each other in a future episode? Email us at: officialVSpodcast@gmail.com Weigh in on who you think won this week’s episode by tweeting @WoodElfMedia and use t…

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Episode 167: The Eagle and the Lion: Rome, Persia and an Unwinnable Conflict with Adrian Goldsworthy 25:31

1y ago25:31

25:31

The epic story of the imperial rivalry between two of the greatest empires of the ancient world – Parthian and Persian – and how they rose and eventually fell. The Roman empire shaped the culture of the western world against which all other great powers are compared. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to…

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Batman VS Iron Man 36:41

1y ago36:41

36:41

It's the battle of the billionaire, philanthropic playboys with all the cool toys. Who will come out on top? Listen to find out! — Do you have a pop-culture duo that you’d like to see us pit against each other in a future episode? Email us at: officialVSpodcast@gmail.com Weigh in on who you think won this week’s episode by tweeting @WoodElfMedia an…

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Miles Morales VS Nightwing 40:45

1y ago40:45

40:45

Welcome to VS - the show where nerds do what nerds do best: argue. This week on the podcast, Katelyn and Adam are representing the boy wonders, aka...Miles Morales and Dick Grayson. — Do you have a pop-culture duo that you’d like to see us pit against each other in a future episode? Email us at: officialVSpodcast@gmail.com Weigh in on who you think…

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Episode 166: History of Modern Terrorism with Dr James Crossland. 29:43

1y ago29:43

29:43

In this epsiode, we discuss Dr James Crossland's new book 'The Rise of Devils: Fear and the Origins of Modern Terrorism' (Manchester University Press, 2023). We cover much ground relating to the history of terrorism, right up to the preset day and forecasts for the future. James is a Reader in International History, whose present research interests…

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Trailer: VS 1:16

1y ago1:16

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VS - a new, original podcast from Wood Elf staring Katelyn Hempstead and Adam Peacock is coming soon. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wood Elf Media

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Episode 165: Siege of Paris 1870 with David Lawday 32:23

1y ago32:23

32:23

A Time in Paris is the new book by historical novelist David Lawday, the author of the critically-acclaimed book 'Danton'. As a correspondent for the Economist and U.S. News and World Report, David Lawday lived in France for many years, marrying a French woman and raising his two children there. His long experience of France, in the eyes of an Econ…

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Episode 164: Bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. 'Road to Surrender' with Evan Thomas. 22:46

1y ago22:46

22:46

In this episode, we interview Historian, Journalist & New York Times bestselling Author Evan Thomas about his brand new book, Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War. Road to Surrender is a riveting, immersive account of the agonizing decision to use nuclear weapons against Japan. To bring these critical events to viv…

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Episode 163: Biden in Ireland 2023. Reflections & Review. 16:27

1+ y ago16:27

16:27

US President Biden has just finished his visit to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. What are the historical connections? Can it be termed a success? If so, for who(m)? The Editorial team discuss ... For terms of use, please visit www.versushistory.com

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Episode 162: Versus History Essay Prize 2023 #VHEssayPrize 7:04

1+ y ago7:04

7:04

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Versus History Essay Prize 2023 (#VHEssayPrize). Full details can found via the links below. Please spread the word to anyone and everyone who may (or may not!) be interested! The webpage link for the #VHEssayPrize is here. The questions for the #VHEssayPrize are here. To contact Versus History via Twi…

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Episode 161: 'Kisses on a Postcard' with Dominic Frisby 39:33

1+ y ago39:33

39:33

In this episode, we interview actor, historian, podcaster and playwright Dominic Frisby about evacuation from London during WW2. Dominic is responsible for 'Kisses on a Postcard.' To set the scene, it is 1940. Two boys from London, Terry and Jack, aged seven and eleven, are being evacuated to escape German bombing. They end up in Cornwall, where th…

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