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Consistently Eccentric History

Joe Heathcote
Jack the Ripper
James Maybrick
World War I
Adrian Carton De Wiart
Arsenic
King Athelstan
Liverpool
Second Boer War
Anglo-Saxon Era
Battle Of the Somme
Murder
Black Sam Bellamy
Vikings
Belgium
Poland
Victorian London
Football
Scotland
York
Wessex

The British Isles have thousands of years of history, so it's weird that all most people were taught at school was World War Two, how many wives Henry VIII had and that the Battle of Hastings took place in 1066 (always worth a try if you are trying to guess someones pin number).

If you've always wanted to learn about all the bits between these events, but only if it can be done in a random and ecl... more

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Merry Christmas from Consistently Eccentric!

To celebrate the big day we are discussing the life of John Elwes, a Georgian man with unimaginable wealth, who chose to spend as little of it as possible.

While his eccentricities led him to become Dic... more

This week we are starting the tale of the most famous of all British Fascists, Oswald Mosley.

Born into privilege and the certainty that he would never have to work for a living should he not wish to, Oswald should have enjoyed an idilic childhood. ... more

This week we have been in Scotland visiting Ollie, so we decided to take the chance to record a three person episode. To celebrate we are discussing every death that has occurred at the many Theme Parks of the UK and Ireland.

Starting with a quick ... more

This week we are discussing the brief but influential career of Mary Henrietta Kingsley, a woman who only began travelling in her 30s, but who nevertheless managed to write two of the most influential travelogues of the late Victorian era.

Brought u... more

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James Winstanley
Descendant of Gerrard Winstanley
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Joe Heathcote
Host of Consistently Eccentric, a British history podcast, he brings humor and storytelling skills to narrate lesser-known historical events and figures.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • First listen

    Love the delivery

    Great comedic duo

    Very enjoyable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Thank you Joe

    I don’t normally write reviews but I have since first listening to Joe last year I now have listened to every single episode. I find it interesting, funny and almost like I am a part of the conversation.

    It’s put together beautifully and I just want to say Thank you Joe for the time you take to research, have the recorded podcast and edit it. Please keep the history alive and keep on educating us and entertaining us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MRS SLP
    Australia3 years ago
  • The best podcast in the world!

    Everybody and his dog has a podcast these days. Actually, I haven’t heard a dogcast but I bet it would be better than a lot of podcasts too stupid to involve gmdigscwhi are brilliant. Which brings me to this podcast. This is a brilliant podcast. Too many things are hysterical opinion flexing or predictable hot-take culture bore war takes, speaking of the boer war, that was something which happened in history and this podcast is about history. It’s consummately professional, funny, in-depth, inte... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amy Vignoles
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Love it

    Absolutely hysterical and very informative!! Highly recommended!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sk1885
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing

    Absolutely amazing podcast! I learn some much for listening to this! Keep going guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jtvu1998
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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The hosts' camaraderie and delivery style are frequently praised for adding entertainment value to the learning experience.
Many reviews highlight the podcast's ability to uncover fascinating but lesser-known historical facts, making it highly engaging and informative.
Listeners emphasize the podcast's delightful blend of humor and history, often stating how the storytelling makes them feel part of a lively conversation.

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Sir Julius Caesar - (or) what do you mean the king needs to stick to a budget?
Q: Why do you think Sir Julius Caesar is not as well known today?
He sat just before the Civil War, and specific events overshadow his contributions.

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