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The Heaton PodcastVE Day: The War Ends in EuropeSend us a textJohn and Olly reflect on the last year of the Second World War in Europe. Olly shares a personal anecdote as to hwo the war ended on the Western Front. 2025-05-2447 minThe Heaton PodcastReform's Rise: Reaction to the Council ElectionsSend us a textThe Heaton Podcast Returns! Listen to John and Olly provide their political analysis on what has happened in UK politics. 2025-05-0958 minThe Heaton PodcastAn Ecounter with the House of LordsSend us a text An encounter with the House of Lords. Produced for Lower Sixth revision purposes.2025-04-2944 minThe Heaton PodcastAn Encounter with Admiral Lord NelsonSend us a textJohn and Olly welcome the Nelson Society to the podcast. We hear the life and stories from one of England's great heroes. Horatio Lord Nelson, victor of the Nile and Trafalgar. One of our most enjoyable podacast. 2025-03-1749 minThe Heaton PodcastRise of the Hard RightSend us a textJohn and Olly try to explain and understand the growing threat from the hard right. 2025-03-1143 minThe Heaton PodcastArab Israeli Conflict Part 1: the Six Day War of 1967Send us a textJohn and Olly talk about the Six Day War of 1967 in which Israel overwhelms its Arabs neighbours. Excellent GCSE revision, but intersting to listen to as well! 2025-02-1946 minThe Heaton PodcastAmazing Grace: John Newton and SlaverySend us a textUsing the song Amazing Grace as a way to examine slavery. The sins of one man, his story of redemption and the good that he carried out at the end of his life. Can one man be redeemed. Can Britain be redeemed for its past sins. 2025-02-0645 minThe Heaton PodcastEncounter: The Birdman of Auschwitz (draft)Send us a textThe Birdman of Auschwitz is a Encounter episode where John gives us a unique window onto the historical catastrophe of the Holocaust. 2025-01-2841 minThe Heaton PodcastThe Charge of the Light BrigadeSend us a textJoin John and Olly for an engaging chat about the Crimean war of the 1850s and the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade. Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. “Forward, the Light Brigade! Charge for the guns!” he said. Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred.2025-01-151h 09The Heaton PodcastBONUS: An Encounter with British Army in the Middle EastSend us a textFrom November 2024, John and Olly have one of their most brilliant encounters with General Sir Simon Mayall who discusses the Middle East with incredible breadth and depth of knowledge whilst also bringing in a great depth of personal experience. 2025-01-1545 minThe Heaton Podcast2024 and All That (corrected version)Send us a textA review of the year with John and Olly. 2025-01-051h 11The Heaton PodcastWhy Did the Union Win the Civil War? Featuring Mike Block (corrected version)Send us a textJoin John and Olly for their Christmas Day address on the American Civil War. The second half of the episode features pupils quizzing the Civil War expert, Mike Block. Do listen in for his insights. 2025-01-0547 minThe Heaton PodcastA Journey into the past through Brown's Hotel in LondonSend us a textJohn is joined by his friend Andy Williamson, who takes us on a trip into the history of Brown's Hotel in London. A fascinating group of characters dined and slept in this storied hotel. 2024-11-1937 minThe Heaton PodcastBONUS: JNJ Hot Take on Alex SalmondSend us a textIn light of their recent episodes on thee Jacobites and the recent death fo Alex Salmond, listen in for a JJ hot take on Scottish nationalism. 2024-11-0530 minThe Heaton PodcastThe Jacobites and Culloden (Part Two)Send us a text2024-10-171h 04The Heaton PodcastThe Jacobites and the Glorious Forty-Five - Part OneSend us a textJohn and Olly takes us to the 18th Century and the campaign of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Who were the Jacobites? And what happened in the 45. 2024-10-0536 minThe Heaton PodcastBONUS: JJ Hot Take on the Labour GovernmentSend us a textJoin John and Olly as they discuss the troubles of the Labour government. That is after they pay tribute to the former school marshall, John Pipitone. Website mentioned is here: https://johnpipitone.muchloved.com/2024-10-0138 minThe Heaton PodcastBONUS: JJ Hot Take on the US Presidential ElectionSend us a textJoin us for a new innovation. The JJ take on current affairs. In this case, his verdict on the American Presidential Election so far. 2024-09-1819 minThe Heaton PodcastEnoch PowellSend us a textJohn and Olly enjoy a good natter before John takes us on the journey of an intriguing, controverisal and nasty political character, Enoch Powell 2024-09-181h 25The Heaton PodcastThe Morning After the ElectionSend us a textJoin a sleep deprived John and Olly for their morning after judgement on the election. 2024-07-0824 minThe Heaton PodcastThe Day Before the General Election of 2024Send us a textBonus trailer, with an exciting announcement for the Heaton Podcast. 2024-07-0311 minThe Heaton PodcastThe Corn Laws - How they Broke the Tory PartySend us a textListen to Olly try and discuss the Corn Laws and Prime Minister Robert Peel, and listen to John try an hijack it into a discussion on Benjamin Disraeli. After the ideological split over this issue the Tories were out of power for a long time…2024-07-0150 minThe Heaton PodcastNapoleonSend us a textStudent take over the Heaton Podcast for a Napoleon episode. 2024-06-151h 14The Heaton PodcastElection 2024 UpdateSend us a textJohn and Olly provided some incisive and off beat election coverage. 2024-06-1537 minThe Heaton PodcastThe D-Day Landings & Stories from a veteran.Send us a textJohn and Olly talk about the D-Day landings. This is then followed by two pupils interviewing a Normandy veteran. 2024-06-0643 minThe Heaton PodcastThe D-Day Dodgers: Anzio 1944Send us a textListen to Olly talk about the Anzio landings of January 1944. After a little bit of election analysis of course. 2024-06-011h 07
Friends Like UsThe Fight Against Environmental Racism in Cancer Alley With Sharon LavigneSubhah Agarwal and Sharon Lavigne visit friends and discuss Sharon Lavigne's battle for clean air and justice, taking on the big industries that have created Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” -- nicknamed for the above-average rates of cancer within the 85-mile stretch of communities with the highest concentration of fossil fuel and petrochemical operations in the Western Hemisphere. Sharon Cayette Lavigne, Times voted Sharon one of the most influential people of 2024. A native of St. James, Louisiana, boasts a distinguished 38-year career as a devoted Special Education teacher within the St. James Parish school system. In 2018, she emb...2024-05-221h 17The Heaton PodcastThe Death of President LincolnSend us a textThe assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Join John and Olly as they take you through the day that the President was shot. 2024-05-2145 minThe Heaton PodcastTo the ends of the earth - Reflections of a BBC foreign correspondentSend us a textFormer BBC correspondent and Radio 4 Today presenter Matthew Price recounts with Simon and John some of the major stories he has covered while working as a reporter in America, Europe and the Middle East as well as offering incisive insight into the current geopolitical situation. 2024-05-0659 minThe Heaton PodcastMr. Lincoln's InboxSend us a textNo President has ever faced the challenges that President Lincoln has. Here we trace his journey from being nominated as leader of the Republican Party to entering the White House. 2024-03-0939 minThe Heaton PodcastSt David's Day Special - The Greatest Welsh PersonSend us a textSimon joins John and Olly to take them through what he thinks are the greatest Welsh people across History, Politcs the Arts and some other categories. 2024-03-011h 06The Heaton PodcastWar in America. "Oh My God it is all over!" Britain defeatedSend us a textWhat went wrong for Britain in the War of Independence? Examining the reasons for Britain's defeat. 2024-02-2742 minThe Heaton PodcastWar in America. Boston, New York and the Declaration of IndependenceSend us a textJohn and Olly continue the story of the American War of Independence. They look at the intial battles and early years of the conflict. 2024-02-0540 minThe Heaton PodcastRoad to Revolution - The Boston Tea PartySend us a textJohn and Olly chart the route from the French Indian War to the Boston Tea Party in the emergence of America. 2024-01-191h 02The Heaton PodcastWinston Churchill with Professor David ReynoldsSend us a textJohn and Olly get to interview David Reynolds - one of Britain's foremost historians - on the topic of Winston Churchill. David's book is called 'Mirrors of Greatness' and considers Churchill's relationships with other leaders across his life. 2024-01-1543 minThe Heaton PodcastJJ on Henry KissingerSend us a textOlly interviews John about the life of Henry Kissinger.2024-01-0158 minThe Heaton PodcastA Christmas Day encounter with Charles DickensSend us a textTake a break from your family festivites and join John for his most excellent interview with Professor Juliet John. She is world renowned expert on Charles Dickens, from the University of London. 2023-12-2542 minThe Heaton PodcastThe Return of the Dominicans - An encounter with hopeSend us a textJoin John and Olly for a chat at school before Christmas, including their recommended reading, before Noah and Owen interview the former Master of the Domincan Order of Britain. He has a hopeful message for us all! 2023-12-1851 minThe Heaton PodcastPolitics John meets Politics Joe (and Olly is there too)Send us a textThe Heaton Podcast is joined by Old Warwickian Oli Dugmore. Oli is now editor of the Politics Joe website, where he hosts his own podcast as well as presenting a radio show on LBC. 2023-12-1043 minThe Heaton PodcastWars of the Roses Part 3: Richard III & the Welsh ConnectionSend us a textJohn and Olly discuss the Yorkist rule of Edward IV, Edward V and then Richard III. They are also joined by Simon to dicuss Wales's role in the dynatic conflict. 2023-12-0544 min
Friends Like UsGospel Singing On A Plane Gone WrongVanessa Fraction and Subhah Agarwal visit Friends and discuss Social Media Comics, Grammy Nominated Gospel Singer On A Plane, The Perfect Proposal, and Scholastic Books Backlash with host Marina Franklin. Subhah Agarwal has brought an honesty to her comedy that will leave you saying "I didn't need to know that." Subhah has written for Netflix’s “Arsenio Hall” limited series, the "Plan B" movie on Hulu," and The Jim Jefferies Show"on Comedy Central, amongst others. You can also catch her jokes live at stand up comedy clubs across the country. If you don't want to leave your c...2023-11-221h 36The Heaton PodcastWars of the Roses Part 2: Warwick Castle and the Kingmaker.Send us a textJohn and Olly are on location. Join them as they journey around Warwick Castle and talk more about the Wars of the Roses. The chaos of Towton, the reign of Edward IV and the climax of Tewkesbury. 2023-11-2045 minThe Heaton PodcastWars of the Roses Part 1: Richard Duke of YorkSend us a textJohn and Olly delve into the Wars of the Roses on this episode. Tracing the origins of the conflict they talk about the early stages of the war through the prism of the experience of one of the main protagonists - Richard Duke of York. 2023-11-1348 minThe Heaton PodcastReflections on Israel and GazaSend us a textAs another war enrupts in the Middle East, John and Olly chart the origins of the current problems in Gaza. 2023-10-1536 minThe Heaton PodcastHenry VIII's Fifth Wife: Catherine HowardSend us a textListen to this fascinating interview with Gareth Russell as he takes us into life in the Tudor court, focusing on Henry VIII's fifth wife, Catherine Howard. 2023-10-0940 minThe Heaton PodcastVoices from UkraineSend us a textWarwick School students, Noah and Kane, interview a group of Ukrainian teachers. The most powerful and moving podcast yet. 2023-09-2633 minThe Heaton PodcastThe 50th Episode - Looking back at the Year 1973Send us a textJoin the team as they look back at the world in 1973. Both in Britain, America and the economic shocks of the time. 2023-09-0647 minThe Heaton Podcast18th Century Ireland with Patrick StivenSend us a textDiscover Eighteenth Century Ireland as Patrick Stiven takes us on a journey to explain what Ireland was like in the 1800s and what this means for Ireland now. 2023-07-101h 09The Heaton PodcastBarry Goldwater: The Origins of TrumpSend us a textBarry Goldwater was the Republican nominee who lost the 1964 presidential election. Despite being heavily beaten, his influence reshaped the Republican Party, paving the way for Ronald Reagan, and maybe even Donald Trump. 2023-06-1643 minThe Heaton PodcastConfronting our vanishing democracy with Sam FowlesSend us a textJohn is joining by Mr. Bennett and the two of them interview Sam Fowles about the state of British Democracy. Are our freedoms under threat? 2023-06-1334 minThe Heaton PodcastBritain's Future with Sunder KatwalaSend us a textA fascinating disucssion about the state of Britain and it's future. “Engaging people’s hopes and fears about integration and immigration, identity and race. Working for a confident and welcoming Britain, inclusive and fair to all”. 2023-05-3143 minThe Heaton PodcastPresident Jimmy CarterSend us a textListen to John and Olly talk about the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter. US president 1977-1981 he is the oldest living ex-president. The first 15 minutes also features some discussion of Politics. 2023-05-2757 minThe Heaton PodcastTo Sing for a KingSend us a textJohn and Simon chat to Ed Button OW on his journey from Warwick School pupil to a member of the world famous King’s Singers.2023-03-2953 minThe Heaton PodcastHistory of the Six NationsSend us a textThe Heaton Podcast does rugby! Listen to Simon and Olly talk about the sport of rugby, and more particularly the History of the Six Nations tournament. 2023-03-1642 minThe Heaton PodcastCareer in Chemistry with Holly ReeveSend us a textListen to this podcast in which Dr. Holly Reeve charts her career after leaving Kings High School 2023-03-1524 minThe Heaton PodcastLawrence of ArabiaSend us a textSimon and John are joined by Phil Neale to discuss Lawrence of Arabia. 2023-03-0249 minThe Heaton PodcastIs Globalisation Dead?Send us a textJoin John and Olly in this politics centred episode where they contemplate the state of Globalisation. What is it and where is it going? 2023-02-2839 minThe Heaton PodcastDevil-Land - Tudor and Stuart EnglandSend us a textJoin John and Simon as they talk to Prefessor Clare Jackoson about her wonderful book Devil-Land. How the state of England was viewed by outsiders in the years 1588-1688. 2023-01-2439 minThe Heaton PodcastPoland & UkraineSend us a textJohn and Olly catch up after Chirstmas, featuring a conversation in Ukraine. They are then joined by Sixth Former Vinny who tells about Russia infleunce on Poland in the Eighteenth Century. 2023-01-1955 minThe Heaton PodcastCameron & Brexit, the inside storySend us a textJohn and Simon are joined by Ameet Gill to discuss his career in general, but focusing on the time he worked for David Cameron as his speech writer. 2022-12-0240 minThe Heaton PodcastThe Fall of Singapore in the Second World WarSend us a textSimon has been travelling to Singapore. He comes back to lead us in a discussion on the Fall of Singapore in 1942. 2022-11-261h 05The Heaton PodcastThe Truss PremiershipSend us a textJohn, Olly and Simon consider what went wrong for Liz Truss in her remarkably short time as Prime Minister. 2022-11-0638 minThe Heaton PodcastIn conversation with Michael HeseltineSend us a textJoin John and Simon to have a conversation with former Deputy Prime Minister Michael Heseltine about his career in politics, Tory Prime Ministers and the current state of politics. 2022-11-0241 minThe Heaton PodcastBattle of Edgehill - 380th AnniversarySend us a textTag along with John, Simon and Olly on their field trip to the battlesite of Edgehill from 1642. 2022-10-2336 minThe Heaton PodcastOliver CromwellSend us a textJohn and Olly and enjoyed by Stuart Orme, curator of the Cromwell Museum, for what is a fun and enlightening chat. After they have a natter about current affairs of course!2022-10-041h 03The Heaton PodcastQueen Elizabeth II: Life and LegacySend us a textJoin John, Olly and Simon Chapman to hear them discuss Queen Elizabeth II2022-09-2253 minThe Heaton PodcastMindu Hornick: Auschwitz SurvivorSend us a textListen to an interview from Mindu Hornick. 2022-09-1242 minThe Heaton PodcastJJ & OROB Return - Johnson, Truss and GorbachevSend us a textJohn and Olly return from their summer breaks and turn to considering the summer's polotical events. After giving a few holiday and reading recommendations of course. 2022-09-1242 minThe Heaton PodcastEmpires & Decolonisation with Archie McCuskerSend us a textJohn and Olly are joined by recent OW Archie McCusker, where they consider the decolonisation of the British and French Empires. 2022-08-2741 minThe Heaton PodcastWillam GladstoneSend us a textJohn goes on location to the Gladstone Library. Ably assisted by Warwick pupils Ben and Cornelius, do listen to this fascinating study of the Grand Old Man and his library. 2022-08-1853 minThe Heaton PodcastFactionalism in the Court of Henry VIIISend us a textJohn and Olly are on location in the Lord Lecyster Listen in to John discuss factionalism in the court of Henry VIII with the school's deputy head - Dr. Simon Chapman. 2022-08-0151 minThe Heaton PodcastGreat Leaders of France - Power, Personality and Prestige. Part DeuxSend us a text Join John and Olly for a romp through French History as we could consider the great leaders in the nation's history. Featuring seven men, two women, one Italian and a house. This is part two and goes from the 1870s up until the present day. 2022-05-231h 01The Heaton PodcastDominic Sandbrook on Margaret ThatcherSend us a textJohn and Olly are joined by renowned historian Dominic Sandbrook to discuss Margaret Thatcher. They also cover some other Prime Ministers, James Callaghan, Gordon Brown and Stanley Baldwin. 2022-05-2347 minThe Heaton PodcastGreat Leaders of France - Power, Personality and Prestige. Part OneSend us a textJoin John and Olly for a romp through French History as we could consider the great leaders in the nation's history. Featuring seven men, two women, one Italian and a house. This is part one and covers 500-1870. 2022-04-271h 06The Heaton PodcastThe Thucydides Trap: Ukraine and Global PolticsSend us a textJoin John and Olly to hear them discuss the continuing war in Ukraine, explain what it means for the world, nuclear weapons. There is also some commentary on the current political climate. 2022-04-2442 minThe Heaton PodcastOn the ground in AfghanistanSend us a textListen to John interview OW Owen James who was a platoon commander in Afghanistan. 2022-03-3146 minThe Heaton PodcastAn interview with QSend us a textListen to this fascinating interview with OW Peter Varnish, Warwick School's very own Q. A scientist, diplomat and engineer working at the highest levels of government. Hear about his fascinating career and his authoritative views on the contemporary world. 2022-03-1439 minThe Heaton PodcastUkraineSend us a textJohn and Olly discuss the war in the Ukraine. 2022-03-0240 minThe Heaton PodcastNationalism: Good or Bad?Send us a textJohn and Olly are joined by fellow teacher Craig Bennett to discuss nationalism. What is nationialism, what does the term mean, what is the history behind it and is it a force for good or bad? 2022-02-1339 minThe Heaton PodcastSons of the Conqueror: The Norman Dynasty in EnglandSend us a textJohn and Olly visit some Norman sights in Warwick before sitting down in the Twelfth Century crypt of Saint Mary's Church, Warwick to discuss the sons of William the Conqueror. 2022-02-0943 minThe Heaton PodcastThe Impossible Office? Sir Anthony SeldonSend us a textJJ and Dr. Chapman interview Sir Anthony Seldon about his newest book 'The Impossible Office?' The History of the British Prime Minister.' Do listen to this fascinating interview from one of Britain's leading educationalists and historians. 2022-01-2933 minThe Heaton PodcastJanuary podcast trailerSend us a textA trailer episode for you to enjoy before we get some special guests on the pod. 2022-01-2718 min
FriendsLikeUsLooking For Black MeccaSubhah Agarwal and Karinda Dobbins visit Friends and discuss the search for equity, a black mecca, and care for mental illnes vs. police force. Subhah Agarwal has brought an honesty to her comedy that is refreshing, and at times a bit disturbing... but in a good way. Trust me. Subhah has written for the "Plan B" movie on Hulu," and The Jim Jefferies Show"on Comedy Central, amongst others. You can also catch her jokes live at stand up comedy clubs across the country. If you don't want to leave your couch, you can see her late...2022-01-261h 47The Heaton Podcast2019 General Election with Michael CoxSend us a textWe look back at the 2019 election with Michael Cox, a recent OW now working as a campaign manager for the Conservative Party in the North Eastern. We talk about his role in the 2019 election, the 'Red Wall' and look forward to the next election. 2022-01-1248 minThe Heaton PodcastSimon Weston & The Falklands WarSend us a textJohn is joined by the Deputy Head, Dr. Chapman, to interview Simon Weston about his life and the Falklands War. 2022-01-1247 minThe Heaton PodcastFrancis FukuyamaSend us a textJohn and Olly discuss the most influential political scientist of our time, Francis Fukuyama. His works have charted the rise and decline of democracy over the last 30 years. 2022-01-0244 minThe Heaton PodcastDavid Lloyd GeorgeSend us a textThe 'Welsh Wizard' is the topic of this discussion. John and Olly are joined by Cornelius from the Sixth Form to discuss David Lloyd George. He was Prime Minister during the First World War and after. He is often seen as one of the greatest of leaders of Britain, we examine his legacy. Contact j.jefferies@warwickschool.org2021-11-2847 minThe Heaton PodcastRemembrance and the Second World WarSend us a textThis episode sees us hear some stories about those Old Warwickians who served and died in the Second World War. Pictures are located here: https://www.warwickschool.org/news/?pid=21&nid=1&storyid=3129 j.jefferies@warwickschool.org for contact. 2021-11-1227 minThe Heaton PodcastTed Heath - Destined to Fail?Send us a textJoined by two current students and one long serving member of staff, Mr. Hadley, John and Olly discuss Ted Heath. He was Prime Minister 1970-74, a tumultuous time in British politics.2021-11-0539 minThe Heaton PodcastAndrew Jackson - America's Craziest President?Send us a textJohn and Olly talk about the United States' seventh president - Andrew Jackson - and whether he was America's craziest president. 2021-10-0844 minThe Heaton PodcastRussian Civil WarSend us a textJohn and Olly are joined by OW Eben Shadbolt and a fascinating discussion on the Russian Civil War follows. 2021-10-0242 minThe Heaton PodcastRichard IIISend us a textJohn and Olly discuss their holiday travels and historical reading before talking about the most infamous of Medieval Kings - Richard III2021-09-1440 minThe Heaton PodcastBritish Foreign Policy Since 1945Send us a textJohn and Olly discuss Britain's foreign policy aims and policies since 1945. At the end we also look at the present outlook for the UK. 2021-07-2056 minThe Heaton PodcastLegacy of Empire Week - KenyaSend us a textA special episode here as John and I talk to boys and a member of staff about the legacy of the British Empire in Kenya. We learnt a lot in the discussions. 2021-07-0144 minThe Heaton PodcastClement Attlee and Britain's Greatest GovernmentSend us a textListen to John and Ollydiscuss the legacy of Clem Attlee's. Widely regarded as the most transformational government in British History, it was also a tough time to be living in Britain. Was it Britain's' Greatest Ever Government'? To email in suggestions, comments or questions:j.jefferies@warwickschool.org o.obrien@warwickschool.org2021-06-2846 minThe Heaton PodcastGettysburgSend us a textJohn and Olly discuss the pivotal battle of the American Civil War - Gettysburg. Why was there a civil war? Why did Gettysburg happen? Could Pickett's charge have succeeded? And finally, there is an epilogue where you can listen to us discuss the legacy of the Civil War, memory, memorials and statues. 2021-06-1359 minThe Heaton PodcastCan Labour win the next election?Send us a textJohn Jefferies and Olly O'Brien are joined by Warwick School legend Robert Hudson to discuss his experiences of the 1964 and 1970 general elections. The three of us then discuss if the Labour Party have any hope of winning the next election. 2021-06-0144 minThe Heaton PodcastTony Blair's Foreign PolicySend us a textWe take you through all of Tony Blair's foreign interventions and discuss the one that defines him the most. Iraq. 2021-05-1340 minThe Heaton PodcastMargaret ThatcherSend us a textJohn Jefferies and Olly O'Brien discuss Margaret Thatcher. How important was she? Why was she unique? Is the era of Thatcherism now over?2021-05-1334 min
HiFi-U · Writing For SpeakingDonald Trump: Moron Or Mastermind · Feb. 1, 2018Featuring Conan O'Brien, Samantha Bee, James Corden, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Jay-Z, Will Farrell, Louie Anderson, John Oliver, Trevor Noah, Jim Jefferies, Michael Che, and Colin Jost. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club2018-02-021h 09