
Join James Kay and Ryan McGown as they tell you the stories of awesome people that you may not know of, and those who have done some downright awful things. You never know what somebody is capable of, because That's What People Do! Support the show by heading over to our website for more content - www.thatswpd.com
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 222 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

In this very special episode, we dive into the story of Burke and Hare, while also discussing medical science with Chloe-Anne Banks, a public historian who specialises in the history of science.
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In this episode, we show how Britain's rich history of theatrics managed to convince the German army of an invasion that was never going to happen by simply dropping off a dead body in the right place.
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In the late 14th century, English common people were being squeezed of every penny they had due to the King's poll tax. Finally, the common people snapped and fought back.
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In this episode, we take a look at the case of Elaine Campione who murdered her two daughters, but why did she do it?
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I just listened to their 2-part series on the history of the Monarchy. They barely know their own history! Lots of better sources out there. Sorry.
I used to really enjoy listening to your podcast but seriously why did you need to get political? If I wanted to listen politics I would choose a political podcast. Such a shame.
Such a slow mixed up start to the podcast.
Smart, well researched and interesting. The opening banter might have been edited out, but the rest of your episode on Gypsy Rose was fascinating. Thank you. PS- you both have nice voices to listen to
I just listened to the Gypsy Rose podcast. I truly enjoyed the hosts banter. But I don’t think I’ll listen to anymore. Please be careful when you are talking about neurodivergence. Autistic people are not prone to becoming murderers, in fact they have a much higher chance of becoming victims of abuse rather than being victimizers. Every time the statement “he had high functioning autism” was said it made me literally cringe. High functioning autistic people consistently chose not to share ... more
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Two hosts dive into historical, true-crime, and societal topics with a casual, banter-filled style. Episodes mix deep-dive research with personal reflections, pop-culture references, and thoughtful critiques of power, justice, and culture across a broad historical canvas. Notable for balancing rigorous storytelling with relatable humor, the show often threads lessons from history into modern-day contexts, offering listeners engaging narratives and provocative viewpoints without taking itself too seriously.
A standout aspect is the approachable chemistry between the hosts and their willingness to tackle uncomfortable or controversial subjects through lively dialogue, making dense subjects more accessible for curious, broadly interested audi... more
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