Embark on a thrilling adventure with HHE Podcast, a show that takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the hidden corners of world history! Co-hosts Ryan Weir and Peter Goddard spin the wheel of history in each episode, combining a random mix of place, time, and topic to serve up a captivating blend of humour, trivia, and fascinating tales. Join us as we uncover compelling stories and prove that History Happened Everywhere!
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
Court is in session for a Venezuela verdict. Featuring the factory for beauty, how to harness an earthquake and the remarkable life (and death) of Jimmie Angel! Will the Judge find some light in the dark? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:26 First Impressions + Early Xmas + Endless Lightning!
07:58 The Talented Miss Venezuela!
12:51 The Darkness + Chagnon!
15:22 The 1812 Caracas Earthquake!
19:47 Jimmie Angel!
26:32 The Final Verdict!
30:00 Outro (+ The Diggers!)
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
In this week’s episode we’re delving into darkness in Venezuela during 1967. Discover the beauty of the land and the people. Find out what makes Venezuela a fount of beauty, experience the terror of a trembler in the dark of midnight, and meet the Amazonian tribe at the heart of an ongoing anthropological battle!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro!
03:20 Orientation to Venezuela!
11:49 History of Venezuela!
23:34 What is ‘The Summer of Love’?
27:56 A Shocking Night of Darkness!
38:42 Into the Heart of Darkness!
53:44 Derzolation!
55:24 Outro!
LInks / Thanks:
- Miss World Theme (https://youtu.be/SJZ6V7-DLwc?si=pThzKSrsGcptdgy_)
- Venezuela National Anthem (https://youtu.be/lWUvcTsGrF0?si=fBT9ASEY68aQSU7D)
- Enya - Orinoco Flow (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrk4X9ACtw)
- Outkast - Hey Ya! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWgvGjAhvIw)
- Taylor Swift - Shake it off! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfWlot6h_JM)
- Carole King - I feel the Earth move (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6913KnbMpHM)
- Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lot of Shakin’ Goin’ on! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN8VV8CHnrk)
- Elvis Presley - Shake rattle and roll (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B7xr_EjbzE)
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Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
It’s Verdict time for the verdant Costa Rica episode. Discover a mysterious and deadly cave, meet a surprisingly friendly crocodile and learn the language of flowers. Plus find out how your pineapples bite back! But what will the judge think? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:32 First Impressions + The Cave.. of Death!
09:46 Crocodile!
12:57 The Victorian Flower Language!
18:14 Pineapples!
22:45 The Apple Ear!
26:35 The Verdict!
30:07 Outro (+ Cocoa!)
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Pete and Ryan have a root around Costa Rica to discover the wonder of plants. Discover the world’s most dangerous tree. Trek to the volcanic home of the ancient and mighty Kapok. And find out why some folk in Costa Rica might expect someone to spit in their beer!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro!
01:47 Orientation to Costa Rica!
14:35 History of Costa Rica!
22:29 What is Botany?
29:43 Intoxicating Plants!
42:53 The Oldest Tree!
01:00:15 Derzolation!
01:01:44 Outro!
LInks:
- South Park - The Children Visit Costa Rica (https://youtu.be/LXJ_NNcHuig?si=T9DBBpmoe-6r66rk)
- Apagame La Vela - Los Hiscos de Costa Rica (https://youtu.be/5B1zxeTXxag?si=tbv9DyRWS_TaMoDe)
- Costa Rica National Anthem (https://youtu.be/IMD9ot-eRaM?si=3Av5hpjj2o_deKev)
- The CEO of Corn (https://youtu.be/1VbZE6YhjKk?si=tPuisWbhcogMTZRA)
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Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
The court is in session, and the judge is all agape at the latest episode of the HHE Podcast. Will the additional facts about strange statues, William of Orange, and a monument to a controversial bloodhound make him giggle with glee or go wild with iconoclastic fury? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:14 First Impressions + Strange Dutch Statues!
08:42 The Iconoclast Fury!
13:12 Why Orange was an Orange!
16:52 What to do with a controversial statue!
20:54 Water Goddess!
22:50 The Verdict!
26:54 Outro (& Pompey the Dog!)
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast