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Oh What A Time...

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It’s time to embark on a journey through history with "Oh What A Time…" a comedy history podcast hosted by renowned comedians Elis James and Tom Craine along with award winning podcaster Chris Scull. Tackling a brand new subject each week, (from ‘childhood’ to ‘a life at sea’, ‘marriage’ to ‘holidays’) your hosts will dive into the very weirdest and worst that history has to offer, in an effort to... more

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This week we’re taking a historical audio holiday to some of our favourite French towns. We’ll head to the very Roman Nîmes, we’ll dine out in Dinan and finally we’ll get the true story of Deauville/Trouville.

And elsewhere this week we’re asking: w... more

This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!

This week we’re travelling through time to see how surgery has been performed through the ages! We’ll head to 990AD to see what surgical innovation followed a monkey eating some musical instruments, the am... more

This week we’re travelling through time to see how surgery has been performed through the ages! We’ll head to 990AD to see what surgical innovation followed a monkey eating some musical instruments, the amazing (and odd) history of artificial resusci... more

This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!

This week we’re discussing some classic hymns and all round total anthems through history. We’ll discuss a favourite on the UK football terraces: The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The true story of that abs... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Darryl E. Worthley
Historian who helps collect research for the show
Independent historian (researcher for the episode)
Episode: #197 Surgery & Monkeys Eating Musical Instruments (Part 1)
Darryl Leeworthy
Researcher credited for the episode's historical material
Episode: #194 Captains (Part 2)
Chris Scull
Award-winning podcaster and co-host/guest on the show
Oh What A Time...
Episode: #193 History’s Mysteries and Hamstring Updates (Part 2)
Dan Snow
Historian, founder of History Hit
History Hit
Episode: #192 Dan Snow on Waterloo, Nazi Gold Trains and the Age of Sail (Part 1)
Jonny Owen
Welsh actor and comedian, guest on the episode
Guest on Oh What A Time...
Episode: #191 Jonny Owen on Industrial Wales (Part 1)
Darrell Leeworthy
Historian, featured guest on the episode
Academic historian for the show
Episode: #190 Plants & Dad’s Race Injuries (Part 2)
Mike Deakin
Listener who contributed correspondence and a new segment idea
Episode: #182 The Grand Tour and are The Killers better than The Beatles? (Part 1)
Dr Kate Lister
Historian, author of Flick, A History Of Female Pleasure
Historian and author
Episode: #180 A History of Female Pleasure with Dr Kate Lister (Part 1)
Dr. Daryl Leeworthy
Historian
Freelance historian for the show
Episode: #178 Education! Education! Education! (Part 2)

Hosts

Elis James
Host of Oh What A Time..., comedian with a knack for witty historical banter and approachable storytelling.
Tom Craine
Co-host known for energetic delivery and historical banter, contributing strong storytelling and audience rapport.
Chris Scull
Award-winning podcaster and co-host/guest with historical knowledge and hosting flair.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings
  • Neither 1 nor 5 stars

    The ads dropping mid sentence is not ok and the patreon does not have enough content to justify the price. Combined with the ability to avoid the ads, it’s still too expensive. It’s getting hard to continue supporting this. Shame, as similar to QK, I used to enjoy it.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Dr Titles
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Love this podcast. Have been listening ages and never gets old

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Klash_uk
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Like it a lot but….

    I like these guys and I enjoy the podcast, but it feels bitty and hard to follow when it’s all in different parts. They seem to be off a lot with repeats played, and the subscriptions seem steep for what they’re actually giving the listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SpokeyDokey40
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great entertainment and education!

    Scott from Canada

    Greatly enjoy the banter the comedy and the facts! Keep it up ! A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sbrkwood
    Canada3 months ago
  • Irritating, meandering nonsense. Not even amusing.

    Do they ever talk about the advertised subject? With less than 20 minutes left they were still talking about anything but, amid a sea of ads including endless ads for their Patreon. Utterly tiresome.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Saoifre
    United Kingdom5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Ads and promos are a frequent point of contention for some listeners, affecting pacing for a few.
The banter and historical insights are repeatedly praised as entertaining and informative.
Listeners appreciate the education and humor in equal measure, with chemistry between hosts a highlight.
Some critics feel the show can be uneven in pacing, but many remain dedicated fans due to consistent accessibility and wit.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#27
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#32
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#235
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#102
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#155
Sweden/History
Apple Podcasts
#174
New Zealand/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#192 Dan Snow on Waterloo, Nazi Gold Trains and the Age of Sail (Part 1)
Q: Where would you go in a time machine and why?
Snow and the hosts discuss the most dramatic era to witness firsthand, with focus on monumental events like the great Chinese treasure fleets, the Battle of Trafalgar, and Henry VIII's era.
#180 A History of Female Pleasure with Dr Kate Lister (Part 2)
Q: How did the Victorian era contribute to the view that women don't enjoy sex?
The hosts explain that medical texts of the time framed female sexuality as weak or non-existent, reinforcing the idea that women were passive and/or asexual, which persisted into later eras and influenced medical practices and social norms.
#180 A History of Female Pleasure with Dr Kate Lister (Part 1)
Q: If I gave you the option to go anywhere in history for a single day, where would you go and why?
Kate would choose Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, to try to stop the Archduke's assassination and thereby potentially alter the course of history, illustrating how small interventions can have outsized historical impact.
#173 Australia and crucially, who discovered it?! (Part 2)
Q: Who discovered Australia?
The hosts discuss Cook as a chartographer but stress that Indigenous peoples were there long before Europeans, and that Southeast Asian mariners and traders contributed to the knowledge of Australia long before formal European discovery.
#100 Devon with Josh Widdicombe (Part 2)
Q: What is the most interesting thing you've learned?
The most interesting takeaway for me will be Dartington Hall, as I go past it often and can drop it into conversation.

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A humor-infused history show where three regulars tackle a new historical subject each week, mixing banter with accessible analysis. Episodes cover everything from fascism, ancient cultures, and industrial Wales to mischief in museums, always aiming to reveal how the past still shapes today's world—often with surprising, entertaining twists. Notable is the trio's chemistry and the way expert guests and witty hosts blend education with lighthearted storytelling, making history feel approachable and lively for a broad audience. The show's distinct charm lies in fearless curiosity, fast banter, and a knack for turning complex topics into memorable, binge-worthy conversations.

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2. Darryl Leeworthy
3. Chris Scull
4. Dan Snow
5. Jonny Owen
6. Darrell Leeworthy
7. Mike Deakin
8. Dr Kate Lister

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