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The SCANDAL Mongers Podcast

The Scandal Mongers Podcast
World War II
Royal Family
Prince Harry
Meghan Markle
Prince Andrew
Colonialism
British Empire
Virginia Giuffre
Harry and Meghan
British Royal Family
Diana
Jeffrey Epstein
Scandals
China
Agatha Christie
Sathnam Sanghera
Martin Bashir
Cricket
Coco Chanel
1926 Disappearance

Every week Phil Craig and his guests reveal the world’s BIGGEST scandals.

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Latest Episodes

Phil has never been a fan of King Charles - especially in the Diana era - but should he reassess in the light of the recent royal tour of the USA, and his undoubted diplomatic triumphs there?

Phil is then joined by writer and friend Antonia Senior t... more

Former Times royal correspondent Valentine Low joins the pod once again to talk about Harry and Meghan's current ‘pseudo royal’ visit to Australia, the state of the royal family and his upcoming book on relations between the palace and the press acro... more

As the testimony of Prince Harry’s latest law suit against the tabloids concludes, we learn that Harry himself was sending flirty messages to journalists. Has he sunk his own case?

Phil is then joined by Prof Mark Stoyle, an expert on 16th and 17th ... more

Everyone is talking about the new Tom Bower book on Meghan and Harry - and Phil is no exception. But how much of it is real, and how much is simply ‘deranged gossip’, as one critic called it. As a former royal biographer, Phil explains how damaging p... more

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Mark Stoyle
Professor of early modern history
University of Southampton
Episode: HARRY’S ‘NAUGHTINESS’ + SAMUEL PEPYS SHOW | Ep.141 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
Caroline Sharples
Author of The Long Death of Adolf Hitler
Author/Scholar
Episode: The Long Death of Adolf Hitler - with Caroline Sharples | Ep.139 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
Stephen Moss
Natural historian, writer on birds, and former BBC producer
Episode: The Scandalous World…of Birds | Ep.136 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
Sonia Purnell
Biographer and Political Historian
Author of Pamela Harriman: The Life and Times of One of the World's Most Remarkable Women
Episode: The Christmas Special + A Possible New Royal Scandal | Ep.135 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
Guy Walters
Historian and author known for his work on Nazi Germany and the Third Reich
Episode: Hitler’s DNA Revealed - with Historian Guy Walters | Ep.134 #The Scandal Mongers Podcast
Roger Moorhouse
Writer and historian specializing in World War II, particularly the German perspective on naval warfare.
Episode: U-boat Secrets - with Writer Roger Moorhouse | Ep.129 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
Andrew Lownie
Author and historian focused on royal and political scandals
Author of "Entitled"
Episode: Andrew and Fergie REVEALED - with Andrew Lownie | Ep.125 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
Sam Kelly
Author sharing an unconventional perspective on history revolving around substance use
Episode: History on Drugs + Phil on ‘Kneecap’ | Ep.124 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
Victoria Taylor
Author focusing on a German perspective of the Battle of Britain.
Episode: Harry & Charles + The Battle of Britain - with Victoria Taylor | Ep.123 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast

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Phil Craig
Host of The SCANDAL Mongers Podcast; widely credited as driving force behind the show's investigative, history-forward discussions.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 386 ratings
  • Not much going on here

    The show has a certain ‘grumpy old man’ charm but you don’t hear anything here you haven’t heard a thousand times already elsewhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    angrylf
    United States6 months ago
  • Made it clear

    There is someone who could take it farther. The police. You should put pressure on them.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jjjiojn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Come back Andrew!

    Not enjoying it like i did since Andrew took leave to work on his book. It seems like he was the more anti establishment of the two.

    Phil’s hectoring sneering monologue at the start of the Rory Cellan Jones episode was the final straw for me. It’s getting a bit daily mail. I’m taking a break

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    reginaldGruntfuttock
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Loved it since its debut

    Ah, The Scandal Mongers Podcast. Always interesting, engaging, and thought-provoking. By turns fun and funny (hello Lady CC!), and at times enraging (Lord Mountbatten's [alleged] truly horrendous predatory behaviour) --always a terrific and informative listen. Keep up the brilliant work!

    ~LMS/Kirei Neko

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lmmjedimaster
    United Statesa year ago
  • Entertaining and informative

    Listen to this regularly. Great guests. A common thread is the ability to convey information in a clear and entertaining way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Delacorta
    United Kingdoma year ago

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HARRY’S ‘NAUGHTINESS’ + SAMUEL PEPYS SHOW | Ep.141 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
Q: Why is Pepys such a central figure for understanding this period in history?
The guest explains that Pepys offers an unparalleled, frank diary from a key transitional moment in English history, providing a vivid, first-hand view of life, politics, and culture during the Civil War, the Restoration, and the early modern social sphere.
The Truth of Modern Policing + Meghan Melodramas! | Ep.140 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
Q: How did Simon get into the police and eventually into CID/detective work?
Simon explains his military background, entry into Essex Police, rapid move to uniform then CID, and how his career evolved into leading major investigations.
The Truth of Modern Policing + Meghan Melodramas! | Ep.140 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
Q: What's your top two cases that Simon can talk about?
Simon discusses the murder of a Lithuanian woman in South End and the Ipswich serial killer case, detailing the investigative challenges, international dimensions, and how forensics played a pivotal role.
The Long Death of Adolf Hitler - with Caroline Sharples | Ep.139 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
Q: When did you have the idea for this book and approach?
The idea grew from a broader project on war criminals and pilgrimage sites, then expanded to focus on Hitler's death and the broader cultural history of its memory, which led to naming it The Long Death of Adolf Hitler.
U-boat Secrets - with Writer Roger Moorhouse | Ep.129 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
Q: Could you describe the U-boat's perspective in the early stages of the war, particularly their experiences and tactics?
The U-boat crews operated primarily under the cover of night, faced extreme hardships, and deployed tactics such as the Wolfpack to maximize their chances for success against merchant convoys.

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2. Caroline Sharples
3. Stephen Moss
4. Sonia Purnell
5. Guy Walters
6. Roger Moorhouse
7. Andrew Lownie
8. Sam Kelly

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