Shows
Bloodthirsty BattlesThe Trojan WarA Greek myth embedded in blood and heroism over one golden apple. Hear this old tale, in a new way, like never before.
2021-02-2610 min
Bloodthirsty BattlesThe biggie: the Battle of HastingsAh yes, we couldn’t leave this one out, could we? After all, 1066 is one of the most famous years in the whole of battle history. Expect lots of blood and guts and gore in this episode, as two rivals finally clash. But, first, King Harold Godwinson needs to take care of his annoying little brother Tostig. Enjoy.
2021-02-1808 min
TruthbookBeing a creative parent, She Hulk and talking to treesHere I am chatting to Suzy- a friend and fellow podcaster. Like my audio on this occasion, we talk about how you don’t get it right every time and life is about trial and error. And I made a promise to Suzy, when we are back in our homeland….Suzy became a friend when we met on a ski holiday and threw ourselves straight into honest conversations about mental health, as well as down the ski slopes!. Suzy is an acclaimed writer, speaker, performer, podcaster. She is the women behind Big Juicy Creative Podcast, author of Wonder...
2020-12-1036 minBloodthirsty BattlesHalloween Special on Creepy CreaturesTo mark this creepy day, Toby has chosen to tell you about a few of the most bloodthirsty ancient mythical creatures from different cultures and countries, from Scotland's Kelpie (clue: they're not cute or like your fluffy unicorn) to Ireland's Banshee (yes: she is screaming, and so will you be if you go too near her).
Which one do you think is most frightening?
2020-10-3105 minBloodthirsty BattlesThe heroic battle of ThermopylaeThis month (September) celebrates the 2500th anniversary of the battle of Thermopylae. We will look at the brave spartan King Leonidas. It's described as history's most famous last stands. The David vs Goliath of history. Sit back and relax and enjoy the blood bath.
2020-09-2905 min
Bloodthirsty BattlesThe unsung heroine of the Crimean War: Mary SeacoleThis episode is a very special one – not least because its heroine, the Jamaican ninja nurse Mary Seacole, helped stopped deaths, rather than caused them, unlike the normal characters who take centre stage in this bloodthirsty podcast. But Mary Seacole was no cupcake. No, she was as tough as a wolf. Enjoy.
2020-08-2904 min
Bloodthirsty BattlesThe bloody Battle of BosworthIn this episode Toby turns his attention towards one of the most famous battles in British history, which marked the end of the War of the Roses. Although Toby would like to clarify that the War of the Roses was not actually two roses kicking each other, just in case you thought it was. Enjoy.
2020-08-2407 min
Bloodthirsty BattlesThe life (and death) of William WallaceThis Bloodthirsty Battles episode is about the Scottish savage known as William Wallace. The podcast will include guts spilling out and cars flying off Stirling Bridge, as well as a thrilling end when William's head is stuck on a spike on London Bridge. Enjoy…
2020-08-2405 min
Bloodthirsty BattlesBloodthirsty Battles TrailerToby Haworth, the host of Bloodthirsty Battles, explains his podcast in this short recording. His podcast will be all blood an’ guts n’ gore. We hope you enjoy.
2020-08-2400 min