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PastMaster: Reshaping History

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

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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Latest Episodes

The Battle of Hastings turns 960 this week. On 14 October 1066, one afternoon on a Sussex hillside ended Anglo-Saxon England, kicked off the Norman Conquest and handed the crown to William the Conqueror. To mark the anniversary, we're revisiting our ... more

London, around 470 CE. Uther Pendragon, future father of King Arthur, is holding a war feast in the smoking ruin of a Roman basilica, and he keeps sending his cup down the table to the Duke of Cornwall's wife. The Duke has noticed. Nick Horseman is b... more

Ajaccio, Corsica, August 1790. Napoleon Bonaparte is twenty-one, broke, borrowing money from his mother, and home on suspiciously long leave while the island argues at knifepoint about whether it is French. Comedian Bennet Kavanagh arrives by boat as... more

Chicago, 1926. Prohibition is on, 500 barrels of bootleg liquor are changing hands in the dark, and Al Capone is waiting on the delivery. Nick Horseman has stood in this yard before: three years ago it was his first PastMaster mission, and it ended w... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Horseman
Guest comedian; returning participant in the PastMaster experiments
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Episode: Death Wish at King Arthur's Dad's Party ft. Nick Horseman
Bennet Kavanagh
Award-winning musical comedian and guest on the episode
Self
Episode: Napoleon and The Cheese Priest of Corsica ft. Bennet Kavanagh
Caroline McEvoy
Comedian guest on the episode
Episode: Side Quest: Death Wish Speed run ft Caroline McEvoy
Nikola McMurtrie
Musical comedian, BBC Scotland collaborator
UK comedy
Episode: Wall Street, where greed is good, ft. Nikola McMurtrie
Daniel McKeon
Comedian, storyteller and writer, creator of Boy Boss
Episode: Rasputin's Delicious Cyanide Cakes, ft Daniel McKeon
Ruby Carr
Comedian, writer, producer and director invited onto the show
Independent/Comedy
Episode: Teeth of the Revolution ft. Ruby Carr
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 Sallyann Fellowes
Sunil Patel
Actor and comedian
Nationwide Building Society (appeared in TV roles)
Episode: Founding a Welsh Heaven in South America, ft. Sunil Patel

Hosts

Ryan
Host of the show, often leads narrative and game-master-style prompts.
Tan
Co-host guiding discussions and gameplay, co-leading the episodes.

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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the clever use of AI game-master prompts and high energy banter.
Fans enjoy the mix of historical flavor and improv-driven storytelling.
Sponsorship mentions feel natural within the playful format.
Listeners say guest dynamics and host chemistry keep episodes fresh and entertaining.
Audience notes the show's original concept blends education with comedy very well.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Teeth of the Revolution ft. Ruby Carr
Q: How does the audience participate in shaping the outcome of the story?
Through scripted prompts and AI Game Master mechanics, the audience sees choices unfold, with the guest and hosts reacting in real time to dynamically generated scenarios, creating a collaborative, ever-changing narrative.
Teeth of the Revolution ft. Ruby Carr
Q: What unique skills do you bring to this historical setup?
I bring a winning, persuasive smile, a talent for sugar-free confectionery as a prop, and the ability to improvise social maneuvers, which helps steer conversations with key figures and sway decisions without overt coercion.
Teeth of the Revolution ft. Ruby Carr
Q: What era of history are we starting with, and why did you choose the French Revolution?
We start in Paris during late 1789 as the Revolution unfolds; the choice lets us explore dentistry's early modern era while mixing political upheaval, social dynamics, and a clever product tie-in with porcelain dentures to drive the plot.
Step aside Pokémon, it's Tulip Mania Time! ft Sallyann Fellowes
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 Sallyann Fellowes
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.

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An energetic history-tinged RPG podcast where two hosts guide a rotating comedian guest through time, aided by a benevolent AI game master. Pop culture, improv, and historical what-ifs collide as guests navigate era-specific challenges, risky schemes, and ethical decisions, all in a high-energy, cinematic storytelling format. Episodes balance humor with imaginative exploration of famous moments and lesser-known curiosities, often inviting audience participation and meta-commentary on the storytelling process. A standout aspect is the playful integration of AI prompts and game-master guidance to reshape timelines while keeping the banter fast-paced and accessible to lovers of history, comedy, and interactive fiction.

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1. Nick Horseman
2. Bennet Kavanagh
3. Caroline McEvoy
4. Nikola McMurtrie
5. Daniel McKeon
6. Ruby Carr
7. Liam Heffernan
8. Sally Anne Fellows

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