Consistently Eccentric History
Joe HeathcoteThe 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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 259 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||
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Apple Podcasts5veganman1961
United Kingdoma year 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 Podcasts5MRS 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 Podcasts5Amy VignolesUnited Kingdom4 years ago - Love it
Absolutely hysterical and very informative!! Highly recommended!!
Apple Podcasts5sk1885
United States4 years ago - Amazing
Absolutely amazing podcast! I learn some much for listening to this! Keep going guys!
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This show stitches together lesser-known British history with a brisk, conversational style that blends humor, storytelling, and curious details. Listeners can expect eclectic episodes that mix biographical deep-dives, oddball anecdotes, and societal context, all delivered through approachable banter and a friendly, informal vibe. The format tends to skew toward engaging histories that aren't commonly taught in schools, making it appealing to curious adults who enjoy learning through entertaining narratives. A notable strength is the consistency of the host team—grounded in accessible storytelling, with occasional nods to archival research and vivid anecdotes that bring historical figures and events to life.
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Consistently Eccentric History launched 6 years ago and published 259 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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