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The Silly History Boys Show

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Heracles
Wars Of the Roses
Normans
Richard the Lionheart
Wales
Miyamoto Musashi
Vikings
The Great Fire Of London
Gruffydd Ap Llewellyn
Hundred Years War
Bad King John
Halloween
Monsters
William the Conqueror
Christmas
England
Zeus
Girdle Of Hippolyta
Halloween Poetry

Gather round your camp fires and listen! To tales of daring, horror and high adventure from the worn pages of our History Book Not a talky Podcast. More like Action Radio! Join the man known only as the Pear Bear, the unflappable Tombo and your new favourite Uncles BobBob & Bilbo. Let us take a questionably queasy trip through the squishy bits of history and myth. Fun for all the family? We don’t ... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes136Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Statesman, Soldier, Writer, Explorer. Walter Raleigh goes on his greatest adventure yet...a meeting of minds, with the silly boys!

The boys will take a look at his life (and the fit and proper person criteria for the National Curriculum).

They expl... more

Our quest east into the lands beyond dark-age Russia continues, dear listener, and our late-stage Christian viking hero, Yngvar, will face a multitude of trials... most of which will be even more silly than last episode!

Thanks as ever to....

Scott... more

Hello dear listener!

There's going to be a new episode in a few days so we thought we'd tell you about it and while we were at it let you know when and where you can see the Boys in person over July...

Also there's a song at the end, hope you enjoy... more

Picture yourself on a boat on a river dear listener, and then imagine there's a giant, a dragon and a the boat is full of late-stage Swedish Vikings!!

Join us for a rollicking good adventure as we set sail for lands unknown in a saga that's based on... more

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Recent Guests

Eleanor of Aquitaine (played by Agatha Lind)
Historical figure introduced as a negotiator and part of the royal court
Episode: Great Escapes 2 (or Episode 114)
Samuel Pepys
A notable writer and tea enthusiast remembered for his diary chronicling life in London
Episode: Get Fired Up; The Great Fire of London part 1 (or Episode 87)
Thomas Fariner
The proprietor of the Fishyard Bakery, who humorously discusses the implications of the fire.
Fishyard Bakery
Episode: Get Fired Up; The Great Fire of London part 1 (or Episode 87)
Mayor Bloodworth
The mayor of London during the fire crisis, depicted as dismissive of the emergency.
Episode: Get Fired Up; The Great Fire of London part 1 (or Episode 87)
Robert Hubert
A watchmaker portrayed humorously for his antics and encounters with the Silly History Boys.
Episode: Get Fired Up; The Great Fire of London part 1 (or Episode 87)

Hosts

Pear Bear
One of the core hosts, frequently appearing across episodes with a distinctive voice and leadership in storytelling banter.
Tombo
Co-host known for dynamic delivery and participation in myth/history mashups.
BobBob
Co-host and primary voice actor, central to humor and storytelling chemistry.
Bilbo
Co-host with signature voice contributions in historical skits and sketches.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • The silliest show in the world🫤

    It is so good👻👻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The silly show
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • 😀

    So funny

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ME!!!!!!.
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • More than a podcast

    This is really a massive series of radio plays. Or perhaps, a massive series of very funny jokes and actual history. It makes me laugh out loud, I love the craft and the outrageous commitment to silliness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thegp23
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Angry birds

    I love the silly history boys show it is my favourite podcast too good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Illegal Star Wars fan.
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • The best podcast on the planet

    I can’t stop listening to this podcast it’s silly and brilliant

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cookiedadog1234
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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Great for families; humor lands with kids and adults alike.
Engaging storytelling with silly voices keeps history approachable.
Hosts often reference live shows; suggests strong audience participation.
Hosts' chemistry and improv style make history feel fresh and fun.
High-quality production and memorable running gags check all sponsorship boxes.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#142
United Kingdom/History

Talking Points

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Havin’ a Mare; Heracles & The Mares of Diomedes (or Episode 96)
Q: What time do you call this?
Heracles responds sarcastically, indicating he doesn't care about the timing.
WressleMania; The Origin of the Percy/Neville Beef (or Episode 92)
Q: How did the Percy/Neville feud start?
It started at Wressle Castle.

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What is The Silly History Boys Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A campfire-style history comedy with a playful, irreverent tone that blends myths, historical anecdotes, and silly voice work. Episodes typically mix long-form storytelling, improv banter, and recurring gags (like quirky running bits and crowd-pleasing callbacks), creating accessible history content that appeals to families and casual listeners alike. The show stands out for its high-energy character voices, live-show sensibilities, and a knack for turning historical eras into entertaining, family-friendly adventures.

Listeners likely enjoy collaborative humor, imaginative retellings of myths and events, and a relaxed, participatory vibe. The format's emphasis on storytelling, myth-meets-history mashups, and audience-friendly jokes suggest... more

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1. Eleanor of Aquitaine (played by Agatha Lind)
2. Samuel Pepys
3. Thomas Fariner
4. Mayor Bloodworth
5. Robert Hubert

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