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
Judge Dersley grabs his gavel to pass verdict on Ryan's episode on Oceania! Featuring the transit of Venus, a globetrotting goat, and the shocking truth about not-Captain Cook, will Ryan mind the gap or fall foul of the Judge? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:40 First Impressions & Sealed Orders!
12:12 Tupaia and the English!
18:41 What is the Transit of Venus?
23:14 The Alofaaga Coconut Man!
27:09 The Verdict!
31:53 Outro
Contact:
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Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Mind the Gap in Oceania during 1644-1912 CE
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Ryan takes Pete to Oceania to discover the topic of ‘Mind the Gap’. Hear the heartwarming tale of the train platform with a voice from beyond the grave, find out how Captain Cook narrowly avoided disaster thanks to a diplomatic local, and discover how some gaps are sacred.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:38 Orientation to Oceania!
11:12 History of Oceania!
18:53 What is ‘Mind the Gap!’?
30:11 James Cook & Tupaia!
46:39 Heavitree Gap!
59:18 Derzolation!
01:00:54 Outro
Links:
- Polynesian Music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqn2Fhch1E8&t=29s)
- Oceania 'Tis for Thee (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQanNSt4PKA&t=638s)
- Instrumental Australian Music (https://youtu.be/uGkQfttbNa8?si=Wk2IvFnqXDMosSRl)
- Hawaiian Guitar Music (https://youtu.be/ezyakfMRJMc?si=07cEV-fgi7Xg3aC6)
- Mind the gap: Toast of London (https://youtu.be/yJ3yjjv-gRA?si=p7KZ2EfRWoqH4B29)
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024
THE VERDICT: Nutrition in China during 100-200 CE
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
The Judge decides the fate of Pete’s episode on Nutrition in China during 100 to 200CE. Will it be certified fresh or a rotten tomato? Also featuring jujube, jojoba and century eggs. Plus find out once and for all, can you eat a panda? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:41 First Impressions!
05:12 Panda Meat!
13:20 Jujube or Jojoba & Century Eggs!
19:04 Ruth Harkness and Su Lin!
25:20 The Verdict!
30:12 Outro (+ Emperor Pu Yi)
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Nutrition in China during 100-200 CE
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Pete and Ryan travel to Han Dynasty China to discover nutrition during 100 to 200 CE. Featuring a pioneering Empress whose humility took her to the top, a Chinese super-fruit, and a peek into one ancient physician’s golden cabinet.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:52 Orientation to China!
17:00 History of China!
28:46 The Humble Courtesan!
38:24 A Secret Superfruit!
47:18 Nutrition in Chinese Medicine!
53:58 Derzolation!
55:37 Outro
Links:
- Who Loves Chinese Food | Dragon Dee Songs for Kids (https://youtu.be/H-286mdkTdY?si=iAkPcF9dE0aLl8o6)
- Chinese National Anthem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCMV0Zd_Yo4)
- Chinese Names in English (https://www.chinesenamesinenglish.com/wiki/Liansong)
- The wonders of Jujube (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41438-020-00346-5)
- Pink Panther Theme (https://youtu.be/lp6z3s1Gig0?si=BegfQLyM3gQm98CA)
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Thursday Mar 28, 2024
THE VERDICT: Hotspots in the Sun during 1957-1975
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
In this after-sun episode of HHE, Judge Dersley slaps on some lotion and steps onto Super Paradise beach to reveal his innermost thoughts about Ryan's episode on hotspots on the Sun during the space age. Will physics-talk enflame his inner-core? Will the story of Petro the pelican make him sit up on his sunbed? Will tales of Larry Lamb tickle the Judge’s cockles? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:34 First Impressions & Planet Hobo!
09:12 Solar Power!
15:48 Topless Models & Larry Lamb!
21:50 Lesbos!
26:48 Petro the Pelican!
30:01 The Verdict!
34:02 Outro (+ Dersley the nudist?)
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast