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
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Mindfulness in the Duniverse during 200 BG TO 10,191 AG
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Dust off your gom jabbar and join Pete as he whisks Ryan on a whirlwind tour of the Duniverse in this special episode inspired by the release of Dune: Part Two - now out in cinemas across the planet! In this giant sandworm of an episode, amidst the chaos of intergalactic battles and political intrigue, Pete tries to find Ryan a moment of zen on the vast sand dunes of Arrakis. Together, in the company of memorable Mentats and formidable Space Nuns, they'll navigate the shifting sands of power, identity, and destiny. Don't miss this epic journey into the heart of the Duniverse, where the only thing more vast than the desert is the depth of the human spirit!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:39 Introducing the Duniverse!
12:54 Orientation to the Duniverse!
31:54 Mindfulness in the Duniverse!
41:49 Mentats!
50:08 Space Nuns!
58:33 Derzolation!
01:01:00 Outro
Thanks:
- Rya Wolves (https://youtu.be/-xlTALf9q_4?si=LUV1D_--Erqfx565)
- Distant Sun - God Emperor (https://youtu.be/EylBD9RH8J4?si=p3oJf7yAJmLwrm7M)
- Dune Music Ambiance (https://youtu.be/QIloY7GZdrc?si=TI0K5dtRyu8M2fSV)
- Timotei Commercial (https://youtu.be/U7bakst2ask?si=aVEz2hlFWbnLoncL)
- 30 Minute Healing Meditation Music (https://youtu.be/S28okokNtFk?si=CvaR3mgGNwU1Fl6v)
- And a huge spicy thanks to Dan Collins! (https://linktr.ee/dunethemusical)
Links:
- Study of memory (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15516709cog1004_4)
- About Smart Drugs (https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/smart-drugs-can-decrease-productivity-in-people-who-dont-have-adhd-study-finds)
- Mindfulness study (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0163834382900263)
- Mindfulness study (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4649004/)
Contact:
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
THE VERDICT: Snacks in Uganda during 1990-2000 CE
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
In this after-show episode, Judge Dersley delves into Ryan and Pete's exploration of 'Snacks in Uganda during the 1990s', examining everything from the beloved Rolex to the tale of biscuit mogul Mohammed Hamid, and even the unexpected link between Uganda and Gandhi's ashes. As the duo await the judge's final assessment of their culinary deep dive, intriguing additional facts come to light. Will their efforts on the snack front hold up to Judge Dersley's scrutiny, or will they face a verdict of unsavoury proportions? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:23 First Impressions & Britania Biscuits!
06:42 The Rolex!
11:19 The Pearl of Africa!
14:36 Mohammed Hamid!
18:54 Ghandi’s Ashes!
23:30 Nsenene!
27:58 The Verdict!
31:08 Outro (+ The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest!)
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Snacks in Uganda during 1990-2000 CE
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
In an Out Of Office special, Ryan and Pete discover the delights of snacks in Uganda in the 1990s. Learn about the dictator who liked to have people for dinner, the entrepreneur who built a business out of biscuits and discover the signature snack of Uganda that gave its name to a whole region.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:54 Orientation to Uganda
09:54 History of Uganda
17:40 Britania Biscuits
26:20 Taste Test & Kabalagala
38:16 Outro
Links:
- Royco Cubes - For The Tastiest Beans (https://youtu.be/mni44eTxnF8?si=tb5Xs1fI0kMd6L8A)
- Baximba - Ugandan Local Instrumental (https://youtu.be/RNFl0t6z2P8?si=5bF3pYgpYeYsN81s)
- Uganda National Anthem (https://youtu.be/E4ix6qWZnYM?si=kXNapGuOKcrhpfwy)
- Who Killed Captain Alex? (https://wakaliwood.com/)
Contact:
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
THE VERDICT: Knitting in Scandinavia during 1500-1600CE
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
The Judge has no time for woolly thinking this week as he assesses Ryan's episode on knitting in Scandinavia during the 16th century. In this after-show episode, you’ll learn the cultural, historical and mineral value of your bones and meet a man named Themistocles Gluck. But what will Judge Dersley make of it all? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:18 First Impressions & Sky-Knit!
06:20 Lizbet the Witch!
11:24 The First Sign of Civilisation!
16:04 The Effects of Copper Leeching!
20:22 Themistocles Gluck!
22:40 The Final Verdict!
26:04 Outro (+ Jumpers & Spying!)
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Knitting in Scandinavia during 1500-1600CE
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Ryan takes Pete to Scandinavia, home of the Vikings, to discover knitting in the 16th century! Discover the hotly-contested origins of the art. Wonder at the warmth and workability of wool. And learn about the marvellous mitten that changed knitting history!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:12 Orientation to Scandinavia
13:38 History of Scandinavia
21:46 What is Knitting?
30:30 Origins of Knitting in Scandinavia
38:00 The Mysterious Mitten!
52:08 The Medical Miracle!
01:02:16 The Dune-alator!
01:05:09 Outro
Links:
- Arthur Askey - Knitting (https://youtu.be/sIWIXjpf7YE?si=KRE05ckYXEV1WpVl)
- Eihwar - Ragnarök (https://youtu.be/yxMQeu-ilJo?si=AvxPwkz39VUs35tY)
- Gammel Jegermarsj - Old Rangers March (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSdIItW_QoY)
- Viking music (https://youtu.be/dfG0K0an_Ls?si=c1BvJIC9Tq9_1LsI)
- Game Show Theme Music (https://youtu.be/UaRrDZWhtWA?si=Eqybx5HfwXheIE1w)
- Dune OST – Main Theme | Hans Zimmer (https://youtu.be/gydWS-cJ-wM?si=q5UdHVCkNncb5p88)
- Pennsylvania Polka | Frank Yankovic (https://youtu.be/Yeb08cbUswk?si=nqMotjRkQ2H7s-L2)
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