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Tom Delargy
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After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Victorian England's Most Gruesome Murder
It was one of the most gruesome crimes of the Victorian era... and it ended up in David Attenborough's garden! Kate Webster, a servant, killed and dismembered her mistress, Julia Martha Thomas in 1879. It's a story that show us the everyday life of Victorian Londoners, and how that world can be turned upside down.Edited by Tomos Delargy, Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.You can now watch After Dark on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@afterdarkhistoryhitProduced by Stuart Beckwith. Edited by Tom Delargy. Senior Producer is...
2025-06-02
39 min
Paddy Power presents From The Horse's Mouth
SUNDAY TIPPING | Rory Delargy | ITV Racing Tips | Newmarket | 1000 Guineas | Hamilton
Tom Nugent hosts Rory Delargy as he looks ahead to Sunday’s ITV action. Subscribe to the Paddy Power Racing YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@paddypowerhorseracing It’s Sunday Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ GambleAware
2025-05-02
17 min
School Reading List
Episode 24 - Why DuckDuckGo is best for book searches
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 24For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-24/Part 1Book postThe Boy in the Suit by James FoxFirst Big Book of How by Sally SymesSerena and Laloolee Fly Away by Rosemary ClunieClive Penguin by Huw Lewis Jones and Ben SandersIvy Newt and the Vampixies by Derek Keilty and Magda BrolLife in the Wild by Lizzie DalyNina Peanut: Mega Mystery Solver by Sarah BowieThe Skeleton in the...
2024-10-01
46 min
Paddy Power presents From The Horse's Mouth
“SHE’S 11/4, I’D BACK HER AT 6/4” | CHELTENHAM COUNTDOWN | Rory Delargy | Nina Carberry | 16/1 Tip
Ruby’s unavailable for selection this week, so Nina Carberry steps in to join Rory Delargy and Tom Nugent to preview the Brown Advisory, Champion Bumper and Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle. Find all episodes of the series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pt114WkO1ZnKW0zknDGYysAKGRf2SN5 Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Leave a comment to be featured in next week’s show. Find all specials from the show on the website or app here: https://www.paddypower.com/horse-racing?tab=specials 18+ BeGambleAware
2024-02-12
42 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Neanderthal Sex
What comes to mind when you think of a neanderthal? Probably a hunched, hairy, grunting version of a man who’s shuffling around his cave some 40,000 years ago.How accurate is this reputation? What were their sex lives like? And how much did they go back to the caves of us Homo sapiens? Joining us is to explore the life and sex of neanderthals, is Palaeolithic archaeologist and author of Growing Up In The Ice Age, April Nowell.This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was...
2024-02-01
39 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
The American Ripper
Who was the American Ripper? How many people died at his hands? What on earth is a 'murder castle'? Anthony and Maddy head down a rabbit hole on the hunt for a man who is as much myth as real life monster.Edited by Tom Delargy, Produced by Stuart Beckwith, Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. Watch them on your smart TV or on the go with your mobile device. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code...
2024-02-01
1h 06
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Sex in Ancient Egypt
How did the Ancient Egyptians differ from us? In many ways they did, but in terms of sexuality, perhaps not so much. As we’ll find out, they were certainly partial to a filthy poem. Taking us on a journey back to this ancient world is Egyptologist Sarah Parcak. Amongst other things, she talks us through the Turin Papyrus - possibly the oldest depiction of human sexuality we have. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Don’t m...
2024-01-26
41 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
The Mythical Origins of Britain
The British Isles were once thought of as the edge of the Ancient World, a land of giants and other mysteries. According to these myths, survivors of the Trojan War set sail to establish a kingdom here which was destined to rule one day rule the world...In today's episode Anthony and Maddy are joined by Dr. Amy Jeffs author of Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain" to explore the mythological origins of the British Isles...Edited by Tom Delargy produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.Discover...
2024-01-25
24 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Robert Burns' Sex Life
How did an 18th century working class farm labourer climb the social ladder to become the most beloved poet Scotland has produced?By the time he died aged just 37, he had taken the country by storm with his romantic verse and was welcomed into the bosom of Edinburgh high society gentlemen clubs.Another side of Robert Burns' work was his bawdy work, which celebrates sexuality and barbed satire, much of which wasn't properly published until the 1960s due to censorship laws.Ahead of Burns Night on 25th January - his...
2024-01-22
45 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
The Real Outlander
How real to true events is the Outlander series?The Jacobite uprising of the 18th century was led by Bonnie Prince Charlie to reclaim the thrown of Great Britain for the Stuarts.Recruiting Highland clans along the way, they put up a good fight.Anyone who's followed the series will know how brutal it could be, but what really happened? Did Prince Charles really flee the British army dressed as an Irish spinning maid? And were the sex scenes accurate to the time?Today Kate is joined...
2024-01-16
42 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Ghost Ship: The Mary Celeste
In 1872 the ghost ship Mary Celeste is found sailing across the Atlantic without a single crew member left on board. Theories over what happened on the Mary Celeste range from insurance fraud to a violent mutiny... this week, Maddy and Anthony discuss what they think happened to the ship's crew.Edited by Tom Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. Watch them on your smart TV or on the go with your mobile...
2024-01-15
36 min
Gone Medieval
King Arthur's Sex Life
The stories of King Arthur are among the great legends of British history. But behind the romance, chivalry and sorcery of it all, there were some pretty sexy shenanigans going on, at least in the early to mid-Medieval versions of the legends. And the good, virtuous King Arthur wasn’t quite so innocent as we might have been led to believe from The Sword in the Stone and the poems of Tennyson.In this episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega pops across to our History Hit sister podcast Betwixt the Sheets to talk with Dr. Kat...
2024-01-15
38 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Alexander The Great Sex's Life
Was he as great in bed as he was at conquering the Persian empire?Whether he even had time for it, is another question. In today's episode, we're revisiting a conversation Kate had with History Hit's Tristan Hughes, host of our sister podcast The Ancients.What did young Alexander learn from his dad's charming ways? Did he take both male and female lovers? Let's go Betwixt the ancient sheets, to find out.This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith and Sophie Gee. The senior producer...
2024-01-12
47 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Myths of King Arthur: Origins, Creepy Sex & Magic Swords
King Arthur. Merlin. The Knights of the Round Table and the Sword in the Stone. We think we know these stories but they've changed a lot since they were first told... In this episode, Maddy and Anthony are joined by History Hit's very own Dr. Eleanor Janega, host of the Gone Medieval podcast, to tell us about the rather creepy origins of the Arthurian legend.Edited by Tom Delargy, Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from...
2024-01-11
31 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Ireland's Bloodiest Murders: Maamtrasna Murders
One summer night in 1882 the Maamtrasna Valley in the West of Ireland became forever notorious when three generations of the Seoige (Joyce) family were brutally murdered.What followed was a trial so full of colonial injustice that it turned a story of gory murder into something of national significance. From all the blood and cruelty, a man called Maolra Seoighe (Myles Joyce in English) emerges as a figure embodying the tensions and injustices of Ireland in this time.Anthony tells Maddy the story this week.Edited by Tom Delargy. Produced...
2024-01-08
40 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
The Ancient Origins Of Sex
Going back hundreds of thousands of years, bumping uglies had to start somewhere.What was the first sexual position? Was sex even for pleasure at this stage of evolution?On today's episode we're going right the way back to the beginning, and talking to Professor John Long, the palaeontologist and author who discovered the fossils which showed us that copulation was invented by ancient armoured fishes - a lot earlier than scientists previously thought.Get on your scuba gear, Betwixters, we're going back millions of years to the murky origins...
2024-01-05
35 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
The Ancient Origins Of Sex
Going back hundreds of thousands of years, bumping uglies had to start somewhere.What was the first sexual position? Was sex even for pleasure at this stage of evolution?On today's episode we're going right the way back to the beginning, and talking to Professor John Long, the palaeontologist and author who discovered the fossils which showed us that copulation was invented by ancient armoured fishes - a lot earlier than scientists previously thought.Get on your scuba gear, Betwixters, we're going back millions of years to the murky origins...
2024-01-05
35 min
Paddy Power presents From The Horse's Mouth
WEEKEND TIPPING | SANDOWN | WINCANTON | Ruby Walsh | Rory Delargy
Silly season is over, but Weekend Tipping must roll on, unperturbed. Tom Nugent is joined by Ruby Walsh and Rory Delargy. Subscribe to the Paddy Power Racing YouTube here, so you don’t miss an episode of Cheltenham Countdown: https://www.youtube.com/@paddypowerhorseracing Find some specials from the pod onsite/app here: https://www.paddypower.com/horse-racing?tab=specials It’s Weekend Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ | begambleaware.com
2024-01-04
29 min
Dan Snow's History Hit
The WW2 Witch Trial of Hellish Nell
What made a working class woman from Edinburgh become such a threat to British intelligence services during the Second World War, that they tried her as a witch?In today's episode, we're telling you the story of Helen Duncan, aka Hellish Brown, a medium who lays claim to being the last woman in England to be tried as a witch, culminating in her trial in 1944 under the 1735 Witchcraft Act.Joining us is Jess Marlton, manager of Bodmin Jail where all sorts of paranormal events take place.What made Duncan's performances...
2024-01-04
38 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Medieval Werewolves, Ghosts & Zombies
How did Medieval people fight against the Undead? What motivated their Ghosts? And why do stories of Werewolves persist until today?Anthony and Maddy are joined today by Matt Lewis, host of History Hit podcast "Gone Medieval", and by Paul Sinclair whose film Wolflands is available on Amazon.Edited by Tom Delargy and Freddy Chick. Produced by Annie Coloe and Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. Watch them on your smart TV...
2024-01-04
51 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Napoleon's Penis & Other Iconic Body Parts From History
Perhaps without you realising it, history is marked by iconic body parts.From Frida Khalo’s monobrow, to Queen Victoria's swollen armpit, and let's not forget Napoleon's penis. That one alone has had quite a posthumous life.What amazing stories do they tell us of the people they belonged to? What trends did they spark? And is there any truth to the rumours about Hitler’s ball? We're joined by friend of the show Suzie Edge, who's the author of Vital Organs, to find out more. This episod...
2024-01-02
38 min
Paddy Power presents From The Horse's Mouth
WEEKEND TIPPING | NEWBURY | TAUNTON | HAYDOCK | CHELTENHAM NYD | Rory Delargy
Amidst all the Christmas racing, there’s still the matter of Weekend Tipping to be taken care of. “Say no more”, say Tom Nugent and Rory Delargy. Terms and conditions for Saturday’s Money Back Special here: https://promos.paddypower.com/promotion?promoCode=MBHRP30122023 Find some specials from the pod onsite/app here: https://www.paddypower.com/horse-racing?tab=specials It’s Weekend Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ | begambleaware.com
2023-12-29
37 min
American History Hit
The Kennedy Curse
What was it about the Kennedys that attracted so much tragedy, that many believed them to be cursed?From plane disasters in World War 2, to drug overdoses and of course, assassinations - it has to be said, they had their fair share.Is there something sinister going on, or is this tragedy the by-product of such a go-getter risk-taking attitude?Joining Kate on this episode of Betwixt the Sheets to explore the so-called Kennedy curse is Barbara Perry, Professor in Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center, wh...
2023-12-25
40 min
American History Hit
The Kennedy Curse
What was it about the Kennedys that attracted so much tragedy, that many believed them to be cursed?From plane disasters in World War 2, to drug overdoses and of course, assassinations - it has to be said, they had their fair share.Is there something sinister going on, or is this tragedy the by-product of such a go-getter risk-taking attitude?Joining Kate on this episode of Betwixt the Sheets to explore the so-called Kennedy curse is Barbara Perry, Professor in Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center, wh...
2023-12-25
40 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Charles Dickens' Christmas Ghosts
Like Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve, we are visited by three Dickensian ghosts today. One rattling chains, one made out of dark memories, and one tapping out messages on a train. Did Dickens himself believe in ghosts? What do his ghost tales tell us about the beliefs in the supernatural that were swirling around the world he lived in?Maddy and Anthony talk to Dr Frankie Kubicki, Deputy Director of the Charles Dickens Museum in London. Recorded on location in Charles Dickens' drawing room! To find out more visit: https://dickensmuseum.com/Edited...
2023-12-20
31 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
King Arthur's Sex Life
The words "the man, the myth, the legend" can easily apply to King Arthur.Today we're looking past the round table, the sword in the stone, and his magician mate Merlin to explore what his love life can tell us about this man.Did his love Guinevere really do the dirty on him with his mate Lancelot? What does his own love life say about him as a man?Today, dear friend of the show Eleanor Janega, host of sister podcast Gone Medieval and author of The Once And Future...
2023-12-19
47 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Why Do People Kill at Christmas?
Why do people kill in the season of goodwill? Why are we fascinated when they do? And what does it say about us?Professor David Wilson, leading criminologist and bestselling author, joins Maddy and Anthony for this Christmas Special edition.David's latest book is "Murder at Home: how our safest space is where we're most in danger".Edited by Tom Delargy, Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is Charlotte LongDiscover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. W...
2023-12-13
39 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
JFK Special 5. | The Kennedy Curse
What was it about the Kennedy's that attracted so much tragedy, that many believed them to be cursed?From plane disasters in World War 2, to drug overdoses and of course, assassinations - it has to be said, they had their fair share.Is there something sinister going on, or is this tragedy the by-product of such a go-getter risk-taking attitude?Joining Kate today to explore the so-called Kennedy curse is Barbara Perry, Professor in Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center, where she co-directs the Presidential Oral Hi...
2023-12-11
44 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
The Ghost of Anne Boleyn
We talk the ghost of Anne Boleyn, Queen of England before Henry VIII chopped off her head, with the marvellous Tracy Borman.Where can Anne Boleyn's ghost be seen? What form does it take? And why does she haunt us so? Get ready for carriages pulled by headless horses, spooky palaces, a weird floating cylinder thing...and a single moment in history that has haunted England, and now Britain's, imagination for hundreds of years.Tracy's new book "Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter Who Changed History" is out now.
2023-12-07
32 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
AIDS Epidemic: Life & Death On The Frontline
How do we understand something as huge as a global epidemic?Similarly to Covid, the AIDS epidemic, which was most destructive in the 1980s and 90s, had such universal reach. Yet within that, there were millions of personal experiences.What was it like to work on the frontline with people who were hit by this cruel virus? How did a Canadian air steward come to be wrongly blamed for introducing AIDS to North America?To mark World AIDS Day, today Kate is joined by two special guests. Firstly, Flick Thorley...
2023-12-01
59 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
JFK Special 3. | The Sex Life of JFK
“If I don’t have a woman for three days, I get terrible headaches.”That is what JFK allegedly told the UK prime minister, Harold MacMillan, after a meeting on nuclear arms. An interesting alternative to pain killers, right?Despite being in a high-profile marriage, JFK has been linked with many women. From Hollywood stars and White House interns, to potential Soviet Spies and Mafia wives.Kate is joined Betwixt the Sheets with Eleanor Herman to discuss the many alleged affairs and scandals, for the third instalment in our Kennedy Women...
2023-11-28
40 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Victorian Death Photography: Postmortem Posers
The Victorians created the unsettling art of death photography - posing their deceased love ones in family portraits as if they were alive. How did they manage to make corpses strike poses? Why did they want to?Maddy and Anthony are joined by Brandy Schillace, author of Death’s Summer Coat - What Death and Dying Cal Tell Us about Life and Living to flick through the strangest, and most moving, of family photo albums.Edited by Tom Delargy. Produced by Stuart Beckwith. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.Sign up to...
2023-11-23
27 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Ancient Goddesses of Sex and War
Sex and death are often intertwined: one is the start of creation, the other is the end.And as we’ll learn in today’s episode, ancient battlefields were the setting of intimate acts, too. One on one, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping and picking out a partner to…engage with.And so it makes sense that the Ancient world would have gods that meet both needs - sex and death.Joining Kate today is returning friend of Betwixt, Ronald Hutton, to introduce us to some of the fantastic goddesses of yore...
2023-11-17
32 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Origins of the Loch Ness Monster
What lurks beneath the dark waters of Loch Ness? The legendary monster? A piece of Celtic folklore? A warning of the Nazis' rise to power? A fraudster?Today Anthony and Maddy are examining grainy photographs, picking over descriptions of monsters and trying to work out what it all means.Written by Anthony DelaneyEdited by Tom Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.This episode contains sound effects from Zapsplat.Don’t miss out on the best offer in history! Enjoy un...
2023-11-06
41 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Victorian Sex
They’re famously thought of as a buttoned up prudish bunch, but we all know they loved to bump uglies as much as anyone today. Were the spanking punishments of boarding schools really the origins of flagellation brothels? Who were the pin-ups of Victorian women? And what did the saucy portrait Queen Victoria gave to Prince Albert look like? Today we go Betwixt the Victorian Sheets with Dan Snow, from History Hit sister podcast Dan Snow’s History Hit, to find out all about Victorian Sex. This podcast was edited by Tom...
2023-11-02
31 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Hammersmith Ghost: How to Murder a Poltergeist
Can it be murder if you think you're killing a ghost? In 1804 the London suburb of Hammersmith was being terrorised by a ghost. One man set out to hunt down whoever, or whatever, this was. He almost swung from the end of a rope for his troubles.Join Anthony and Maddy for this ghostly Halloween episode.Written by Maddy Pelling.Edited by Tom Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly...
2023-10-29
31 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Hauntings, Hangings & a Beast: Bodmin Jail
Bodmin Jail can claim to be one of the most haunted buildings in Britain. Perhaps that's because of all the hangings that took place here. Or the postmortem punishment the jail dolled out to prisoners. Or perhaps it is because it's in Cornwall - land of giants, beasts and all things otherworldly.Maddy and Anthony are joined by Jess Marlton, manager of Bodmin Jail, to talk about life, death and afterlife at this unique 18th century prison. Plus we have a bonus interview about the Beast of Bodmin with Ross Barnett, author of The Missing Lynx.
2023-10-26
42 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
History of Asexuality
We live in a hyper-sexualised world. But what if you don't take a sexual interest in anyone?Asexuality makes up roughly 1% of the population, and even though it will have been around as an identity since humans have been around, the language for it has a relatively recent history.Joining Kate today is Tony Bogaert, author of Understanding Asexuality. Do people who are asexual enjoy romance still? Do they masturbate? And what role did the internet have in establishing it?Let's go Betwixt the Sheets to find out.
2023-10-24
38 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Banshees: Ireland's Harbinger of Death
Today Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) joins Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling for the story of the Banshee. In Irish folklore the Banshee heralds the death of a family member, usually by shrieking, or keening. Anthony tells us a story about one dying man - Charles Bunworth d.1772 - who was called to his death by a Banshee's wailing cries.Written by Anthony Delaney.Edited by Tom Delargy.Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.Written by Anthony Delaney.Edited by Tom Delargy.Senior P...
2023-10-19
41 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Burke & Hare: Scotland’s Most Notorious Serial Killers
They’re the most famous grave-robbers in the world…except they never actually robbed any graves. Discover the true story of Burke and Hare’s murderous rampage through the streets of Edinburgh, all to serve the needs of the city’s scientific minds.Anthony tells Maddy the unnerving details about the infamous 19th century serial-killing duo.Written by Anthony Delaney. Edited by Tom Delargy. Producer is Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte LongDiscover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned...
2023-10-16
41 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Goriest Murders in Ancient Rome
This episode is a bloody delight: from flesh-eating fish and humiliating deaths inside sacks, to a deadly re-enactment of the Icarus myth. For a culture that is seen as an emblem of civilisation (whatever that means), the Romans expended a lot of creative energy on inventing new ways to kill people. And our guest today knows them all!Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling are joined by the one and only Emma Southon author of A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Her new book is A History of Rome in 21 Women.
2023-10-16
37 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
The Origins of Halloween
From its prehistoric origins until today, Halloween has always had the Shiver of Terror running through it. First as a pagan festival of Winter-the-Bringer-of-Death. Then as a Catholic holy day dedicated to lost Souls in purgatory. Now as a celebration of horrifyingly bad fancy dress!Maddy and Anthony speak to the one-and-only Professor Ronald Hutton, a national treasure who is the author of too many wonderful books to list here. His latest is Queens of the Wild: Pagan Goddesses in Christian Europe.Producer is Stuart Beckwith. Edited by Tom Delargy. Senior Producer is...
2023-10-16
31 min
Paddy Power presents From The Horse's Mouth
WEEKEND TIPPING | York | Newmarket | City Of Troy | Cesarewitch | Rory Delargy | Ruby Walsh | ITV Racing Tips
Our third and final podcast this week sees Tom Nugent hosting Ruby ‘n’ Rory for some high quality flat racing on ITV. Email fthm@paddypower.com if you’d like to get on the next Punters’ Panel. It’s Weekend Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ | begambleaware.com
2023-10-13
39 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
The WW2 Witch Trial of Hellish Nell
What made a working class woman from Edinburgh become such a threat to British intelligence services during the Second World War, that they tried her as a witch?In today's episode, we're telling you the story of Helen Duncan, aka Hellish Brown, a medium who lays claim to being the last woman in England to be tried as a witch, culminating in her trial in 1944 under the 1735 Witchcraft Act.Joining us is Jess Marlton, manager of Bodmin Jail where all sorts of paranormal events take place.What made Duncan's performances...
2023-10-10
37 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Julius Caesar's Sex Life
"I came. I saw. I conquered".Perhaps the most famous Julius Caesar quote of all time. But after hearing all about his bedroom antics, it takes on a slightly...different meaning.From Cleopatra, to his three wives, to male lovers, to mistresses - Julius Caesar definitely slept his way round Rome.Today Kate is Betwixt the Ancient Roman Sheets with Emma Southon, to find out all about his rampant sex life.This podcast was edited by Tom Delargy and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was C...
2023-09-29
37 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Polari: The Secret Language of Gay Men
It's a credit to the resilience of the gay community that when society tried to outlaw and silence them, they just created a language of their own to keep conversation (and gossip) alive. The language, polari, was born out of prejudice, and while it's now classified as endangered, many of its words are still used by us today.What were its many origins? When was it at its peak? And why did some of the gay community eventually start to turn its back on it?Kate's joined by Paul Baker, a...
2023-09-26
32 min
Patented: History of Inventions
First Ever Submarine
400 years ago on the River Thames a mad genius showed off the world's first submarine. A crowd of thousands including King James watched as Cornelis Drebbel disappeared beneath the murky water, only reemerging after three whole hours had passed.The same genius also came up with perpetual motion machines, self-regulating ovens, chemical air conditioning for Westminster Cathedral, and a project to provide central heating for all of London by building a perpetual fire on a hill outside the city, transporting the flames in pipes to people's houses.Elon Musk eat your heart out.
2023-09-24
39 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Sex & Scandal in Hampton Court
From Catherine Howard’s affairs whilst she was with Henry VIII, to Charles II’s mistress staging a lesbian wedding as part of a threesome… Hampton Court has seen it all. Today’s guest is Gareth Russell, historian and author of The Palace: From the Tudors to the Windsors, 500 Years of History at Hampton Court, to explore a selection of the sex and scandal that’s taken place there at the hands of its royal residents. Who were some of the most popular and powerful mistresses to live there? What was Catherine Howard’s downfall wit...
2023-09-22
43 min
Patented: History of Inventions
Rise and Fall of High Heels
For most of their history, High Heels were resolutely masculine. The most manly of manly footwear. How did they turn into burning icons of femininity? And now that the heyday of women's high heels is over, what lies ahead for them?Dallas's guest today is Elizabeth Semmelhack, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.Edited by Tom Delargy, Produced by Alex Carlon, Senior Producer is Charlotte LongGet 50% off your first 3 months with code PATENTED. Download the app on your smart TV or in the...
2023-09-17
47 min
Patented: History of Inventions
Sunglasses
What do all incredibly cool people have in common? They wear Sunglasses. Whether you're Miles Davis or Audrey Hepburn, James Dean or Bob Dylan, your sunglasses are never far away.Who invented sunglasses and who made them so cool? Was there a moment when sunglasses went from being just an instrument for protecting your eyes to becoming an iconic symbol of high fashion?Vanessa Brown, author of Cool Shades: The History and Meaning of Sunglasses knows everything about sunglasses and she joins Dallas to answer all your burning questions about sunglasses.
2023-09-13
30 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Cleopatra to Jane Austen: Perfumes of Powerful Women
Why did Cleopatra soak the sails of her ship in jasmine? How did Queen Elizabeth smell? And why was perfume an essential tool of power for women across history? Whilst it’s hard to research the history of something that leaves no physical trace, we actually know a great deal about how some of the most iconic women in history would have smelt. Joining Kate to evoke these scents and what they stood for is award-winning fragrance journalist Suzy Nightingale.Here are the perfumes listed in the episode:Cl...
2023-09-08
53 min
Patented: History of Inventions
Patriarchy
Why are men in charge? Who invented Patriarchy?Was it chest-thumping primate ancestors? Was it spear-wielding hunter gatherers? Was it at dawn of agriculture and the creation of property? Or was it something more subtle?These are the questions that Angela Saini has set out to answer in her new book The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule. She and Dallas talk through the mother of all origin stories.Edited by Tom Delargy, Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is Charlotte LongGet 50% off your first 3 months...
2023-09-06
47 min
Paddy Power presents From The Horse's Mouth
WEEKEND TIPPING | G1 Phoenix Stakes | Shergar Cup | Ascot | Haydock | Newmarket | Curragh | Ruby Walsh | Rory Delargy
Smooth Tom hosts Ruby ‘n’ Rory, who have aligned on quite a few selections over the weekend. If you’d like to take part on the next Punters’ Panel, email fthm@paddypower.com and you could bag yourself a free bet prize. It’s Weekend Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ | begambleaware.com
2023-08-10
46 min
Patented: History of Inventions
Coca Cola: A Backyard Invention
Was Coca Cola originally made with Cocaine? Did Coca Cola invent Santa? Who knows the Coca Cola recipe? Dallas is joined by Bart Elmore, an award-winning Professor and Writer who investigates the impact of big business on our environment to answer all of the questions which bubble in our minds about Coca Cola.In 1864 Pharmacist, John Pemberton is injured in the American Civil War, finding himself bankrupt, addicted to morphine and trying to ween himself off it. If you're thinking about the person who's about to create the best brand in the world.... you might not...
2023-08-09
52 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
History of Make-Up
Most of us present ourselves with some form of cosmetic, so it’s strange that historically there’s been so much judgement around the use of it.It’s something that’s been there from the Ancient world to the present day, and speaks to so much of the human experience.Today we’re joined by Susan Stewart, author of Painted Faces - A Colourful History of Make-Up, to answer questions such as, how did religion shape beauty trends? What does make-up tell us about different social standings through time? And what were the effect...
2023-08-08
38 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Victorian Abortion & Birth Control
We’re connected to the past in more ways than you might think. For example, the 1861 Offences against the person Act is an abortion law that is still largely in place today. What does this Victorian law dictate? How does it still effect our lives today? And who were the brave pioneers who challenged it? Today we’re joined by historian Lesley Hall to find out more about what abortion meant in the 19th century, and learn more about the contraceptive options available, too. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy...
2023-07-28
43 min
Patented: History of Inventions
The Walkman: The First Intimate Technology
Think about how intimate our relationship with technology is. In today’s day and age, it’s almost impossible to function in the modern world without it. Believe or not, this intimate relationship with technology actually starts with the Sony Walkman. For the first time in history, we’d put on our headphones and unplug from the world around us. Matt Alt, author of Pure Invention joins Dallas for another episode on our Japanese Inventions mini series. Today Matt and Dallas are discussing the invention of the Sony Walkman, how it changed society and even how...
2023-07-26
34 min
Patented: History of Inventions
Chewing Gum: From the Aztecs to Avocados
Spearmint, peppermint, double-bubble. You may think that chewing gum is a modern invention, when in fact we've been chewing the stuff since the year 200. Both the product and the flavour have improved immensely over almost 2000 years.Jennifer Mathews joins Dallas on Patented today. She is a Professor of anthropology in sociology and knows everything there is to know about chewing gum. Starting from chewing on Chicle found among Mayan ruins to the brilliant PR campaign from William Wrigley, chewing gum has an ever-changing, social and practical history.Edited by Tom Delargy, Produced by...
2023-07-23
34 min
Dan Snow's History Hit
Black Boxes: Recording Airplanes' Final Moments
They can survive in lava for half an hour and accelerations of 3,400 Gs. Their beacons can be detected 20,000 feet beneath the waves. Most shocking of all - they aren't actually black! (They're bright orange = the least common colour in nature.)Today it's the invention of the iconic Black Box (or Flight Recorder). We'll meet David Warren, the Australian who invented them. We'll learn how they work and try to fathom the strange fascination they hold.Edited by Tom Delargy, Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is Charlotte LongDiscover the...
2023-07-19
32 min
Patented: History of Inventions
Ectoplasm: Seances & the Rise of Spiritualism
Communicating with the dead has a long and winding history. The rise of seances and the showmanship of paranormal activity rose to prominence in the late 19th century. Spiritualism was entering a new wave, and communicating with the spirit world was now making itself physically evident through bodily manifestations of Mystics. Enter Ectoplasm. For some of us, our first introduction to Ectoplasm was seeing it on the big screen watching Bill Murray get slimed in Ghostbusters, or Regan excreting from the mouth in The Exorcists. However, Ectoplasm exists outside the silver Screen and Ef...
2023-07-16
38 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Mozart's Sex Life
When we think of the biggest pop icons of all time, we might reach for Madonna, Elvis, or yes, even Michael Jackson. One name that’s not thrown into the pot is Mozart. But why? His music was undoubtedly the pop music of his day, and as we’ll find out today, he had all the stardom and groupies of anyone in the modern day. Joining us is Judith Grohmann, author of The Real Mozart: The Original King of Pop, to provide answers to questions such as what was he really like as a pers...
2023-07-14
38 min
Patented: History of Inventions
Fish & Chips: The Unexpected Origins of Britain's Favourite Dish
Fish and Chips. About 382 million portions of the iconic national dish are consumed every year. That works out to around 6 servings per person, per year! But who invented it? Panikos Panayi, the Author of Fish and Chips: A History and will be serving up a steaming portion of deep-friend facts today.Get ready to tuck into a delicious history of one of Britain’s most iconic dishes. Edited by Tom Delargy, Produced by Sophie Gee & Alex Carlon. Senior Producer is Charlotte LongDiscover the past...
2023-07-12
31 min
Patented: History of Inventions
Black Boxes: Recording Airplanes' Final Moments
They can survive in lava for half an hour and accelerations of 3,400 Gs. Their beacons can be detected 20,000 feet beneath the waves. Most shocking of all - they aren't actually black! (They're bright orange = the least common colour in nature.)Today it's the invention of the iconic Black Box (or Flight Recorder). We'll meet David Warren, the Australian who invented them. We'll learn how they work and try to fathom the strange fascination they hold.Edited by Tom Delargy, Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is Charlotte LongDiscover the...
2023-07-09
32 min
Paddy Power presents From The Horse's Mouth
WEEKEND TIPPING | Eclipse | Sandown | Haydock | 100k up for grabs | Matt Chapman | Rory Delargy
Coral Eclipse weekend. Just the four runners in the feature, but plenty of competitive action nonetheless. Matt Chapman swaps in for Ruby this week, while Tom Nugent steps into the hotseat for PK, leaving Rory Delargy as our mainstay. Subscribe to the PP Racing YouTube channel now: https://www.youtube.com/@paddypowerhorseracing Play Paddy’s Pick 5 here for your chance to win 100k: https://news.paddypower.com/horse-racing-news/ It’s Weekend Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ | begambleaware.com
2023-07-06
58 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
April Ashley: Paris Showgirl, Vogue Model & Trans Trailblazer
As the UK’s second person to go through gender reassignment surgery, April Ashley was a trans trailblazer, breaking new ground fearlessly and with humour and grace.She wowed the crowds of Le Carrousel as a showgirl in 1950s Paris, graced the pages of Vogue and, when accepting her MBE for services to transgender equality in 2012, she stood every bit as gracious and regal as the Queen herself.April's achievements seem even more remarkable in the context of a life story replete with real hardships, from an extremely tough upbringing in post-war Liverpool to...
2023-07-04
42 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Stonewall Uprising: Liberation & Mafia Exploitation
In 1969 America, it was illegal to be gay in 49 out of 50 states. You could be fired from your job and evicted by your landlord if you were found out to be gay. Whilst protests from the gay community and its allies had happened before there, anger against this oppression was reaching boiling point. As we move past the 54th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, we take a look at the significance of this fateful night. The Big Bang moment of a large-scale civil rights movement and what now marks Pride in our calendars ea...
2023-06-27
50 min
Patented: History of Inventions
McDonald's: Roadside Stand to Worldwide Brand
Every second McDonald’s sells 75 hamburgers. It serves 70 million customers each day (more than the population of the UK). All this began at a roadside stand manned by two brothers: Dick and Mac McDonald (no joke). Then along came Ray Kroc who turned the roadside business into a global brand.To hear the origin story of McDonald’s Dallas is joined by Lisa Napoli, author of Ray & Joan : The Man Who Made the McDonald's Fortune and the Woman Who Gave It All AwayEdited by Tom Delargy, Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is C...
2023-06-25
34 min
Patented: History of Inventions
Kitchens
Who invented the Kitchen? It might seem silly to ask that but there is in fact one kitchen that people point to as the mother-of-all-kitchens. It was built in 1926 in the middle of a German housing crisis, by an architect called Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky. It became known simply as the "Frankfurt Kitchen".Dallas is joined by S.E. Eisterer, a historian of architecture who has long been fascinated by Schütte-Lihotzky, her kitchens and her life.Edited by Tom Delargy, Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is Charlotte Long...
2023-06-21
35 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Dick Pics: The History
Depictions of dicks have been an obsession in art for as long as art has been around, but the act of sending a real life image of ones penis is a cultural phenomenon all of its own. Additionally, the implications of receiving a dick pic nowadays isn’t just the image itself, but the context of it being one that you maybe didn’t ask for - a form of sexual harassment and violence in and of itself. So why do men send them? Is there an equal culture of a female equivalent? And wh...
2023-06-20
47 min
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Shakespeare's Sex Life
The Bard’s work featured many references to sex and sexuality - some more obvious than others. But what does the work reveal about the sexuality of Shakespeare himself? Despite being married with three kids to Anne Hathaway in the sleepy suburbs of Stratford-upon-Avon, there’s much to suggest he lived a more extravagant life during his visits to London. Joining Kate today is author of The Life of the Author: William Shakespeare, Anna Beer, to unpick the hints and clues to the playwright’s sexuality that lay within his work. Produce...
2023-06-16
48 min
Patented: History of Inventions
Pencils
Is the pencil an example of perfect design? What is the greatest pencil of all time? What does a fallen down tree in the Lake District have to do with its invention? Dallas talks to Caroline Weaver, pencil expert and author of “Pencils You Should Know: A History of the Ultimate Writing Utensil in 75 Anecdotes” about the origins of the pencil.Edited by Tom Delargy, Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is Charlotte LongDiscover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world...
2023-06-14
31 min
Patented: History of Inventions
Hieroglyphs
Vulture. Snake. Baboon in a Basket. Get ready for hieroglyphs, history, and hilarity as Dallas talks to Egyptologist Chris Naunton.We discover the mysteries of the Narmer Palette and the birth of hieroglyphs, crack the code with the Rosetta Stone and ponder where Emojis fit into the story.Edited by Tom Delargy, Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is Charlotte LongYou can take part in our listener survey here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-04
33 min
Patented: History of Inventions
Stone Tools: The First Ever Invention
Stone Tools are technology 1.0. They’re where it all begins. For millions of years, Stone Tools were our primary piece of technology. At some point we became dependent on them for survival. They became a defining part of what it meant to be human.Dallas's guest today is John Shea, an anthropologist whose latest book is The Unstoppable Human Species: The Emergence of Homo sapiens in Prehistory.Edited by Tom Delargy, Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is Charlotte Long Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-31
32 min
Patented: History of Inventions
Inventing Disneyland: The First Themepark
Giant mouse ears at the ready, we're off to Disneyland! Hop on board and travel with us inside Walt Disney's mind (for better or for worse). We discover how he came up with the idea, what it all means, and how his dream of a Utopian city led indirectly to the Magic Kingdom.Dallas's guest today is Sabrina Mittermeier, author of 'A Cultural History of Disneyland Theme Parks: Middle Class Kingdoms'.Edited by Tom Delargy, Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is Charlotte Long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2023-05-24
37 min
Dan Snow's History Hit
Ruling as a Renaissance Queen
The 16th century in Europe was an age of great Queens. But just because they were in charge, didn't always mean they were powerful or safe; it was tough being a queen in the Renaissance and. Author and Former Professor of French at The George Washington University Leah Redmond Chang joins Dan to delve into the fascinating and complicated lives of three queens: Catherine De Medici, a noblewoman in one of the most important families of the Renaissance, who married the King of France and found herself Queen some deaths later. They discuss the fate of her daughter Elizabeth...
2023-05-09
22 min
Soho Bites Podcast
Soho Bites 40: All Night Long (1962)
It's Jazz, man. Also, it's Shakespeare.All Night Long (1962) is a re-telling of Shakespeare's Othello in which Othello is Rex, the famous leader of a jazz band, Desdemona is a singer called Delia and Iago is the band's drummer, Johnny.The film was directed by Basil Dearden and stars Patrick Mcgoohan and Richard Attenborough plus several major jazz stars of the day, including Tubby Hayes, Charles Mingus, Johnny Dankworth and Dave Brubeck.Film & theatre composer, Gary Yershon, returns to Soho Bites to talk about the film.Watch a trailer for All...
2023-04-29
49 min
Paddy Power presents From The Horse's Mouth
WEEKEND TIPPING | Ruby Walsh | Rory Delargy | Sandown | Punchestown | ITV Racing Tips | Punchestown final day
The final day of Punchestown is on Saturday, which also sees some top quality action at Sandown. Ruby ‘n’ Rory are on hand to take us through it all, guided by ‘Smooth’ Tom Nugent. Play Paddy’s Pick 5 here: https://news.paddypower.com/horse-racing-news/ Watch the Punters’ Panel show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxujHlpJZyE Email fthm@paddypower.com to take part in the next Punters’ Panel show. It’s Weekend Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ | begambleaware.com
2023-04-28
34 min
Patented: History of Inventions
Inventing Bond: Cars
Fast and sleek with a satisfying rumble in the engine. What else could you want from a car?Well, for James Bond, the answer to this question is usually a couple of hidden weapons and some form of camouflage device.For this episode of 'Inventing Bond' - our series marking the 70th anniversary of Fleming's Bond - Dallas is joined by Jason Barlow, author of 'Bond Cars: The Definitive Guide'.We also spoke to David Butler, who drove some specially modified cars behind the Iron Curtain, about how close Bond...
2023-04-26
33 min
Patented: History of Inventions
Inventing Bond: The Real Q
Well before Bond was lasering and limboing himself out of fictional situations, these were the questions faced by the British forces trying to repatriate prisoners of war during the Second World War. In this episode, we explore the solutions that they came up with.Dallas is joined by Helen Fry, author of MI9: Escape and Evasion, to find out who the inventive 'Clutty' was, and how he managed to get men out of POW camps with the help of some playing cards and a monopoly board.Edited by Tom Delargy, Produced by Freddy...
2023-04-12
41 min
American History Hit
The Road to Civil Rights
Under segregation, African Americans' lives were severely limited. Restricted entry to public places, private businesses and public transport, cars provided liberty they were otherwise denied and protection from danger and discrimination. Gretchen Sorin, author of Driving While Black, tells Don that with the help of travel guides such as the Green Book, listing businesses that would accept African American customers - the car enabled African Americans to enjoy the freedom of the open road.Produced by Benjie Guy. Mixed by Tom Delargy. Senior Producer: Charlotte Long.For more History Hit content, subscribe to...
2023-04-10
32 min
American History Hit
The Road to Civil Rights
Under segregation, African Americans' lives were severely limited. Restricted entry to public places, private businesses and public transport, cars provided liberty they were otherwise denied and protection from danger and discrimination. Gretchen Sorin, author of Driving While Black, tells Don that with the help of travel guides such as the Green Book, listing businesses that would accept African American customers - the car enabled African Americans to enjoy the freedom of the open road.Produced by Benjie Guy. Mixed by Tom Delargy. Senior Producer: Charlotte Long.For more History Hit content, subscribe to...
2023-04-10
32 min
American History Hit
Espionage & Enslavement in the Revolution
Claire Bellerjeau tells Don the the story of Liss, an enslaved Black woman in 18th century New York, and her involvement with one of George Washington's spies. Her story sheds light on the experiences of people of colour in New York from the colonial period, during the revolution and into the early republic.Produced by Benjie Guy. Mixed by Aisha Deva & Tom Delargy. Senior Producer: Charlotte Long.For more History Hit content, subscribe to our newsletters here.If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries...
2023-04-03
32 min
American History Hit
Espionage & Enslavement in the Revolution
Claire Bellerjeau tells Don the the story of Liss, an enslaved Black woman in 18th century New York, and her involvement with one of George Washington's spies. Her story sheds light on the experiences of people of colour in New York from the colonial period, during the revolution and into the early republic.Produced by Benjie Guy. Mixed by Aisha Deva & Tom Delargy. Senior Producer: Charlotte Long.For more History Hit content, subscribe to our newsletters here.If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries...
2023-04-03
32 min
This Is Not History
What if Julius Caesar was never assassinated? | This Is Not History
Julius Caesar is probably one of the most recognisable figures in all of human history. A charismatic leader and excellent military commander, he consolidated his political power in Rome to the point where he made himself 'Dictator-for-Life'. Caesar's assassination was a pivotal moment, as it led to the collapse of the Republic and the birth of the Roman Empire. Today, the events of the Ides of March are infamous... but what if it never happened?Follow us on Twitter! @nothistorypod
2023-03-15
38 min
This Is Not History
What if the Iranian Revolution never happened? | This Is Not History
The Iranian Revolution of 1979 saw the Shah of Iran being toppled in a popular revolution. Led by Ayatollah Khomeini, this new Islamic Republic of Iran sought to impose its hard-line brand of Shia Islam over the country, and export it across the Middle East. Nearly forty-five years later, Iran has been grappling with mass demonstrations after the death of a young woman in police custody. It's clear this revolution had major ramifications... but what if it never happened?Follow us on Twitter! @nothistorypod
2023-02-11
35 min
This Is Not History
What if Edward VIII didn't abdicate? | This Is Not History
The Abdication Crisis of 1936 was a major turning point in British history, for it was the first time a king had abdicated in over two hundred years. Edward VIII’s decision to pass the throne down to his younger brother ended up altering the trajectory of the monarchy forever. Today, many view Edward unfavourably for his actions... but what if it never happened?Follow us on Twitter! @nothistorypod
2022-12-23
30 min
This Is Not History
What if the Gunpowder Plot succeeded? | This Is Not History
"Remember, remember the 5th of November; gunpowder, treason and plot; I see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot."As the old rhyme suggests, the Gunpowder Plot was a highly consequential event in British history. Today, we celebrate the Plotters' failure to blow up Parliament... but what if they had succeeded?Follow us on Twitter! @nothistorypod
2022-11-05
35 min
This Is Not History
What if Spain joined the Axis? | This Is Not History
After Spain's horrendous civil war, Francisco Franco took over as dictator of his new regime. He held similar ideological beliefs to that of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, yet he chose to remain neutral during the Second World War. Franco went on to rule the country for nearly forty years... but what if he chose a different path for Spain?Follow us on Twitter! @nothistorypodSounds from Zapsplat.com
2022-10-11
35 min
This Is Not History
What if 9/11 never happened? | This Is Not History
In the early years of the twenty-first century, the world watched as New York City fell victim to a catastrophic terrorist attack. After this, the United States embarked upon a 'War on Terror' which went on to shape the course of geopolitics for the next two decades. We're still dealing with the ramifications of this...but what if it didn't happen?Follow us on Twitter! @nothistorypodSound from Zapsplat.com
2022-09-11
24 min
Paddy Power presents From The Horse's Mouth
Goodwood Day 5 Tipping | Galway Day 6 and 7 Tipping | Ruby Walsh | Rory Delargy
It’s the final weekend of the Galway and Goodwood festivals, and we’ve got Ruby Walsh and Rory Delargy joining Tom Nugent to share their picks. Watch the Galway & Goodwood quiz here: https://youtu.be/c_AUsZxnkVo Watch Galway Rewind with Joseph O’Brien here: https://youtu.be/84pUZfY77yM If you’d like to take part in our next Punters’ Panel episode, let us know by emailing fthm@paddypower.com It’s Goodwood Day 5 and Galway Day 6 and 7 Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"...
2022-07-29
30 min
Paddy Power presents From The Horse's Mouth
Sandown and Haydock Tips | Matt Chapman | Rory Delargy | Eclipse tips
The glorious return of none other than Tom Nugent, sitting in the pilot's seat and getting all the best weekend tips out of two of the great minds of the game, Matt Chapman and Rory Delargy. The lads cover all the best races from Sandown and Haydock. If you’d like to take part in our next Punters Panel, let us know by emailing fthm@paddypower.com It’s Weekend Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ | begambleaware.com
2022-06-30
41 min
This Is Not History
What if the American Revolution failed? | This Is Not History
When the Thirteen Colonies declared their independence from Britain and became the United States of America, it was the first European colonial territory to break from its mother country. By doing so it brought about the end of the first British Empire and was the catalyst leading to several other major global events, some being the most dramatic and explosive in world history. Today the USA is the most powerful nation to have ever existed... but what if it didn't?Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/nothistorypodStings made by Nick! Here's his SoundCloud...
2021-11-30
26 min
This Is Not History
What if Russia never became Communist? | This Is Not History
When the Bolsheviks came to power in the October Revolution of 1917, it was the first time since 1789 that a European power had fallen to such a radical ideology. In doing so, they brought Russia down the path of totalitarianism and famine. Eventually, they would go on to lead a global struggle for ideological supremacy which dominated the second half of the twentieth century. To many, the creation of the Soviet Union seems a foregone conclusion... but what if these events had played out differently? Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/nothistorypod
2021-10-22
26 min
This Is Not History
The Good, the Bad and the Lucky | This Is Not History
In this episode, we discuss two scenarios; What if nuclear weapons never existed and what if JFK had never been assassinated? I was very LUCKy to have my friend Louis LUCK join me as well. We're very funny here at TINH, as you can see. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/nothistorypod
2021-09-20
25 min
This Is Not History
What if the Dunkirk evacuation failed? | This Is Not History
The Spring of 1940 saw chaos explode across Western Europe, with Hitler's armies invading France with terrifying speed. Britain was forced to evacuate hundreds of thousands of soldiers from the beaches or risk their entire army falling into enemy hands. It succeeded and is seen by many as a near-miraculous achievement. But what if this evacuation failed?Support BLM! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/nothistorypod
2021-08-05
26 min
This Is Not History
What if the Korean War had a Winner? | This Is Not History
For a war often labelled the 'Forgotten War,' the conflict between North and South Korea could have changed our world in drastic ways. In 1953, the War ended in stalemate... but what would have happened had one side prevailed? Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/nothistorypod
2021-07-10
23 min
Soho Bites Podcast
Soho Bites 18: Peeping Tom (1960)
Famously, Peeping Tom (1960) pretty much ended the career of its director, Michael Powell, thanks to the universally horrendous reviews it received on its release. Also famously, the film’s reputation was rehabilitated by, among others, Martin Scorsese who counts it amongst his favourite films of all time. In this episode, Dom is joined by film producer, Colin Vaines, to talk about this controversial masterpiece.Peeping Tom trailerAnd a small selection of lobby cardsThe Powell & Pressburger Pages is an excellent resource for all your P&P needs.Watch Peeping Tom no...
2020-11-03
48 min
Listen! With Frank Mitchell
4721: LISTEN¦ 'Brexit Day' is upon us, but will it be a new dawn for Northern Ireland? Frank spoke to Tom Kelly, Prof Jon Tonge, Stephen Kelly of Manufacturing NI and business expert Jamie Delargy
'Brexit Day' is upon us, but will it be a new dawn for Northern Ireland? Frank spoke to Tom Kelly, Prof Jon Tonge, Stephen Kelly of Manufacturing NI and business expert Jamie Delargy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-31
28 min
Matchbook Betting Podcast
Racing: Weekend Best Bets From Tom & Rory
Tom Stanley is joined by Rory Delargy as the lads talk all things Eclipse and the best of the action from Haydock including the Old Newton Cup, plus the usual best bets.
2019-07-04
40 min
Matchbook Betting Podcast
Racing: Weekend Best Bets From Tom & Rory
Two's company this week as Tom Stanley is joined by Rory Delargy to preview the best of this weekend's action including the Lockinge and London Gold Cup at Newbury.
2019-05-16
24 min