This week we’re taking a good look at some of the biggest companies ever to grace the planet; expect to hear from The Hudson’s Bay Company, the greatest (and most pungent) fish sauce company you never heard of and how about we discover the golden age of the American Motors Corporation?

And have you ever been uninvited from a Christmas party? Ever been banned from one? Ever put your festive foot in it? You know what to do: [email protected]

ALSO! The comedy history podcast that has spent as much time talking about the invention of custard as it has the industrial revolution is here with its first ever live show! Thursday 15th January at the Underbelly Boulevard in London’s Soho. 

🎟 Tickets are on sale now: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/oh-what-a-time/

And in huge news, Oh What A Time is now on Patreon! From content you’ve never heard before to the incredible Oh What A Time chat group, there’s so much more OWAT to be enjoyed!

On our Patreon you’ll now find:

•The full archive of bonus episodes

•Brand new bonus episodes each month

•OWAT subscriber group chats

•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show

•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else

Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime

And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.

You can also follow us on: 

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Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

Chris, Elis and Tom x

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