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Cuban Missile Crisis
First Crusade
Cold War
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John F. Kennedy
Bamberg Witch Trials
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The Troubles
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Charles I
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For people who like history but don't care what actually happened. Join comedians Fin Taylor and Horatio Gould as they guess/explain every event in human history, from Neanderthals to 9/11. Guaranteed to give you an entirely new and incorrect perspective on world events. Support the show: www.patreon.com/fintaylor

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Caligula makes a miraculous recovery from his deathbed, only to re-emerge madder, bloodier, and Chinese-ier than ever.

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Recent Guests

Geoffrey Asmus
Comedian and guest expert on the CIA under Allen Dulles
Episode: A Real Country Doesn’t Collapse Over Bananas (with Geoffrey Asmus) | The CIA Under Allen Dulles
Bebe Cave
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Episode: History’s Biggest Blabbermouths (with Bebe Cave) | Medieval Women
Catherine of Siena
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Episode: History’s Biggest Blabbermouths (with Bebe Cave) | Medieval Women
Tom Gilbey
Wine expert and returning guest
Episode: France is a Toilet (with Tom Gilbey) | The History of Wine
Ian Higgins
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Episode: We’re Going to Need A Bigger Urn (with The Grade Cricketer) | The History of The Ashes (Part 2/2)
Sam Perry
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Episode: We’re Going to Need A Bigger Urn (with The Grade Cricketer) | The History of The Ashes (Part 2/2)
Daniel Sloss
Scottish Gaddafi scholar
Episode: The People’s Republic of Jiblablabah | The Rise and Fall of Colonel Gaddafi (Part 2/4)
James McCann
Australian comedian and classicist
Episode: I’m A Stud Pig, Get Me Out Of Here | Nero & The Emperors of Rome (Part 1)
Vittorio Angelone
Comedian and local of Belfast, brings insights on the Troubles
Episode: The Paras called it Sunday Funday | The Troubles (part 2) with Vittorio Angelone

Hosts

Fin Taylor
Co-host and comedian with a focus on irreverent humor and historical commentary.
Horatio Gould
Co-host and comedian known for delivering humorous insights and critical takes on historical events.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings
  • Not good

    Mainly just a pair of nasty guys making racist jokes and jokes about disabled people.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mrduck88
    United Kingdom14 days ago
  • 5 out of 5

    One of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to which actually made me laugh 😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Best for car trips
    Australia25 days ago
  • Dangerous podcast

    I’m relatively new to the podcast but from early on I’ve almost dropped a weight on my head in a gym from laughing and come very close to crashing the car.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deansykestattoo
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Incredible

    Thank you. What a great podcast. Simply incredible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    red32even
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • An Educational Resource

    This is a vital part of the history lessons that need sharing. Education is important and this podcast needs to be on any curriculum. A necessity for future generations to learn about the past. Impartial, professional and worthy of all accolades that are inevitably coming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Billllllyyy
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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There are comments about the unique format that mixes absurdity with genuine historical facts, providing a distinct listening experience.
Listeners appreciate the comedic and irreverent approach to history, finding the combination of humor and learning refreshing.

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Murder has never been so smelly | Jack The Ripper: London in 1888 (Part 1/3)
Q: So what was the actual problem? Why was it such an issue?
Because there are murders all the time in East End London, but the Ripper murders became the focus of a sensational media frenzy.
Murder has never been so smelly | Jack The Ripper: London in 1888 (Part 1/3)
Q: What was your relationship with Jack The Ripper before this episode?
I didn't really know much about him. All I knew is that I didn't like people who liked him.

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A unique comedic take on history is the defining feature of this podcast, where two comedians engage in humorous speculation about historical events spanning from prehistoric times to contemporary milestones. Notorious for blending absurdity with historical narratives, the hosts invite listeners to reconsider what they know about significant moments such as the feudal era in Japan, British political history, and infamous figures in history through a comic lens. This irreverent approach often includes outrageous anecdotes and playful banter, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.

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