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PastMaster: Reshaping History

PastMaster
Lord Of the Rings
Roman Empire
Jane Austen
Jack the Ripper
Stonehenge
Middle Earth
JRR Tolkien
Artificial Intelligence
Regency Period
Period Dramas
Gothic Novels
Fetch the Smelling Salts
Courtship
Marriage
Regency England
True Crime
Feudal Japan
Gandalf
Frodo Baggins
Boromir

If you were sent back in time, could you survive and thrive — or would you be burnt at the stake for being a witch? Welcome to PastMaster, the show that turns history into an interactive adventure game. Each episode, hosts Ryan and Tan are joined by a special guest comedian who is sent back in time with nothing but their modern knowledge and the shirt on their back. Under the guidance of a benevol... more

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Paris, October 1789. The Bastille has fallen, the king and queen are under guard at the Tuileries, and bread prices are on every tongue. Into this powder keg steps comedian Ruby Carr, with one mission: get a Parisian dentist's revolutionary porcelain... more

As The United States of America celebrates 250 years, we've sent our operative undercover to meet the Founding Fathers and make a few key changes...

Philadelphia, October 1774. The First Continental Congress is wrapping up its final sessions inside ... more

Haarlem, the Dutch Republic, February 1637. Tulip Mania is at fever pitch, and comedian Sally Anne Fellows has been handed a single Semper Augustus bulb worth more than an Amsterdam townhouse. The job: sell it at auction for at least 5,000 guilders b... more

Patagonia, 1865. A boat called the Mimosa has dumped 153 Welsh settlers onto a treeless, waterless stretch of Argentine scrubland, sold to them as a lush green paradise where the Welsh language might finally escape the English. Comedian Sunil Patel, ... more

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Recent Guests

Liam Heffernan
Host of America, the Story of the USA (Mercury Podcasts)
Mercury Podcasts
Episode: Make America Great – The "true" story of the founding of the USA, ft Liam Heffernan
Sally Anne Fellows
Comedian joining the show to explore Tulip Mania
Episode: Step aside Pokémon, it's Tulip Mania Time! ft Sally Anne Fellows
Sunil Patel
Actor and comedian
Nationwide Building Society (appeared in TV roles)
Episode: Founding a Welsh Heaven in South America, ft. Sunil Patel
The McPherson Twins
Sketch comedy duo, guests on this episode
Pair the Show
Episode: The Singing Grave Diggers of The Black Death, ft The McPherson Twins
Keon Datgoastar
Head of the hound, returning guest
PastMaster (guest appearance)
Episode: Crashing the Greatest Party in History: PastMaster 3rd Birthday Special
Rohan Sharma
Comedian guest joining for the time-travel episode
Comedian
Episode: A Vegetarian with Bad Knees vs. Vlad the Impaler, ft. Rohan Sharma
Caroline McEvoy
Comedian; founder of Gun and Wand podcast
Gun and Wand
Episode: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Cricket: Qin Dynasty China ft. Caroline McEvoy
Ashley Haden
Comedian guest joining the time-travel quest
Comedian
Episode: How to conquer Greenland ft. Ashley Haden
Laura Lexx
Guest from Lexx Education Podcast
Lexx Education Podcast
Episode: Hot Dog Hijinks at the Great Library of Alexandria, ft. Lexx Education podcast

Hosts

Ryan
Host of PastMaster, co-navigator of the time-travel scenario
Tan
Co-host guiding discussions and gameplay

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Brilliant idea using AI to explore history Funny as

    such a clever idea using Chat GPT to play a history game. Makes me laugh out loud every episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DinosOfRome
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • So good!

    A fun new take on history RPGs. Love this for my commute

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Batfink12
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Brilliant use of AI

    Such good chemistry between the hosts. Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prince of Darkness37
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • New favourite show

    Not what I was expecting at all. Completely hilarious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicky Tomato
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Fascinating!

    The whole idea is bonkers, but it works! WOW!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    senior slice
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the clever concept of AI-guided history play and banter between hosts.
Episodes are described as funny, engaging, and highly entertaining for commutes.
Fans highlight strong chemistry between hosts and guests, with memorable moments and high energy.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Step aside Pokémon, it's Tulip Mania Time! ft Sally Anne Fellows
Q: Where did tulips come from originally?
Tulips originated in the Ottoman Empire region, i.e., parts of what is now the Middle East/Hungary area within that historical context.
Step aside Pokémon, it's Tulip Mania Time! ft Sally Anne Fellows
Q: What caused the flamed pattern on the most prized varieties of tulip?
Sally Anne identifies a virus-induced mutation that produced the flame coloration, rather than a deliberate breeding technique.
Flogging Miracle Tea at the Great Exhibition in 1851 (ft. Chris Reading)
Q: What is your opening gambit when you start selling Longevity to the Great Exhibition crowd?
To demonstrate a portable, instantly brews longevity tea in a showy quack wagon, emphasizing convenience and imagined life-extension, while signaling that this is a modern, tech-enabled product from a distant lands mythos.
Cthulhu Calling: The Arkham Investigation, ft The Apocalypse Players (Part 1)
Q: What skills or knowledge do you possess that might help you succeed?
A mix of mechanical tinkering, deception, and practical street-smarts is highlighted, aligning with the era's needs and a willingness to improvise.
Cthulhu Calling: The Arkham Investigation, ft The Apocalypse Players (Part 1)
Q: What era of history would you like to explore?
They opt for the 1920s Arkham-inspired setting, embracing Prohibition-era aesthetics and a mood of clandestine intrigue.

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What is PastMaster: Reshaping History about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show blends history, improv, and game-like storytelling, inviting a guest comedian to travel back in time with modern knowledge while guided by an AI Game Master. Episodes thread humor through historical scenarios—from Tulip Mania and medieval plagues to Silk Road intrigue and Viking Greenland—with audience-friendly branching narratives, lively banter, and imaginative character work. Its standout appeal lies in immersive, open-ended storytelling that marries education with entertainment, producing memorable twists, playful meta-commentary, and high-energy collaborations between hosts and guests.

Noteworthy is the consistent format: two hosts co-create the scene, the guest leans into a distinctive persona, and the AI-driven game structu... more

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1. Liam Heffernan
2. Sally Anne Fellows
3. Sunil Patel
4. The McPherson Twins
5. Keon Datgoastar
6. Rohan Sharma
7. Caroline McEvoy
8. Ashley Haden

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