It’s good, bad, ugly - and very very funny. Changing the way we see heroes and villains in history.
Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 134 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyHistory |
Domestic cats. They divide opinion. But are they really just gorgeous fluffballs or the devil incarnate?
Join comedian Russell Kane, zoologist, vet & author Jess French and comedian Jess Fostekew as they deep-dive cats.
Additional material by: Eve ... more
Bottlenose Dolphins. Smiley acrobatic boffins or nature’s smug psychopaths? Evil or Genius?
Join comedian Russell Kane, zoologist Billy Heaney and comedian Lindsey Santoro as they deep-dive Bottlenose Dolphins.
Additional material by: Eve Delaney &... more
Join comedian Russell Kane as he gets to the bottom of hamsters (not that bottom). Are they cute little chaos merchants or agents of psychological warfare and cannibalism?
Helping Russell decide whether hamsters are misunderstood marvels or pint-siz... more
Join comedian Russell Kane for Evil Animals. The feral sibling of Evil Genius.
Russell is joined by special guests: comedian Laura Smyth, zoologist Jules Howard, comedian Ola Labib and Principal Curator of Diptera at the Natural History Museum, Eric... more
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In the Lara Croft episode samus actually came first
Funny show. Same thing every week though. Every bloke is evil every Shiela is genius. And Russell telling you he’s a comedian from some place. Funny pod just
The same thing every week.
I’ve just started bingeing on your podcast but I’m already hooked!! Keep it coming…
I really enjoyed this podcast, I came to it late having been recommended by a friend. When the episode concerning Sid Vicious and ‘the punk’ movement I thought ‘these folks really haven’t a clue what they are talking about’ Nevertheless I pushed on enjoying all the eps. up to James Brown which was littered with inaccuracies - I realised that the comedians on this show including the moderator no very little about music. This begs the question ‘is it okay to be slightly untruthful for the laugh?’ ... more
Love the premise of the show. Was hoping it to be akin to RTE podcast Speaking ill of the Dead which is tremendous.
Unfortunately it’s mindless drivel presented by C-listers who barely have enough gray matter to sustain life itself.
Should be a 5 Live show. Failing that if it was revamped with smarter comedians and drop the inane comments then maybe….
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The discussion often revolves around notable historical figures, diving deeply into their complexities, contradictions, and legacies, which are framed humorously against both their genius and evil actions. Each episode presents a panel of comedians who engage in lively debates, allowing for both entertaining anecdotes and serious reflection on subjects such as morality, societal impact, and the flawed nature of celebrated individuals. This blend of comedy and critical historical discourse is distinctive, providing listeners with a unique exploration of how society perceives heroes and villains over time, ultimately challenging their established reputations.
Topics vary significantly from discussions on figures like Catherine the Great and ... more
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2. Ola Labib
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