Every episode, co-hosts Ryan Weir and Pete Goddard spin the Wheel of History - landing on a random country, time period, and topic - and embark on a quest to unearth the most fascinating, bizarre, and unexpected stories from the past to prove that History Happened Everywhere!
Episodes
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
In this after-show episode, a grumpy Judge Dersley braces himself to deliver a verdict on an episode he was initially reluctant to even grade! But will an awe-inspiring discussion about the speed of sandworms and chilling tales of the Mongolian death worm warm the Judge’s resolve? Will the marvels of Eidetic Memory and the shocking revelation of living furniture in the Duniverse calm the Judge’s mind? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:36 First Impressions & Sandworm Speed!
07:21 Eidetic Memory!
11:39 Chairdogs!
17:00 Dunes & Deathworms!
22:04 Magic Mushrooms!
25:26 Dune vs Star Wars!
28:36 The Verdict!
32:14 Outro (+ 2022 vs 2021 Wine!)
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast
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
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
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
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