Backseat Historian

Backseat Historian

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Backseat Historian episodes

  • Don't (do) Bring Bagpipes to a Gunfight : Mad Jack Churchill

    Welcome back to another episode of Backseat Historian, this week we suffer through tech fails, some beautifully cooked lamb and then a history lesson! We throw a huge salute to the only man who charged willingly into WWII with a broadsword, bow and arrow and bagpipes: the absolutely bonkers 'Mad Jack' Churchill. Join in once again, and learn about the most ridiculous military legend you've never heard.

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    1 hr 23 min
  • The Wacky Waco

    We're back, and we're kicking off the season with a cult classic. We'll walk you through the mental life of David Koresh, his rise to lord of noncery, and the unbelievable showdown at Waco. It's a mad topic, but don't worry, we've got the usual nonsense to go along with it.

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    1 hr 40 min
  • Kilt-y as Charged: William Wallace

    Join us for a romp through history as we follow William Wallace, the ultimate Scottish underdog who went from "just another noble's kid" to the face of rebellion. We'll chat about everything from his questionable career choices (priest or poacher?) to his legendary battles that make Braveheart look PG. Expect tales of royal mishaps, epic showdowns and some excellent role-play.

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    1 hr 36 min
  • Uhtred The Bombaclaat

    This week, we delve into the inspiration behind The Last Kingdoms's war faring, lady loving hero.

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    1 hr 14 min
  • A Man With A Burning Beard - Real Life Pirates.

    Ever wondered what the Golden Age of Piracy was really like? So did we. But we also wondered if it's possible to record a coherent episode on a two day hangover. The answer, it turns out, is 'sort of'.

    Join a slightly worse for wear Megan and Chris on a foggy journey into the life of the most theatrical pirate to grace the seven sea's: Edward Teach, aka Blackbeard.

    Come along for the swashbuckling history, stay for the audible groans and the struggle to pronounce the simplest of words.

    This episode is a raw, unfiltered lesson in how not to podcast. We promise it's more fun to listen to than it was to record.

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    1 hr 40 min
  • A Woman Walks Into The Vatican.... Joan: The Female Pope.

    Megan and Chris delve into the intriguing story of Pope Joan, a legendary figure who purportedly disguised herself as a man to become pope. They explore the shocking fate that befell her, the historical accounts and myths surrounding her existence, and the implications of her story as a cautionary tale about gender dynamics in medieval society.

    1 hr 22 min
  • Krystyna Skarbek: The Spy Who Shagged.... Lots

    Forget everything you know about suave, tuxedo-wearing spies. Krystyna Skarbek, also known as Christine Granville, was a Polish secret agent for the British during World War II who would put any fictional spy to shame. She skied across treacherous mountain passes in a record-breaking cold winter and once faked tuberculosis by biting her own tongue to bleed and convince the Gestapo to release her. She was a master of disguise and deception, earning her the title of "Churchill's favourite spy." Join us as we explore the incredible, and sometimes unbelievably hilarious, true stories of this legendary spy.

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    1 hr 36 min
  • From Trains to Planes: The 11/9 Story

    Take a nose dive with into the well known story of 11/9, a catastrophic series of events that shook the world.

    Apologies for the delay in upload time, we ended up in the pre-historic area of Poland that has yet found the power of the internet.

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    2 hr 2 min

About Backseat Historian

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Brother and sister in law Chris and Megan delve into history’s greatest mishaps, and try to figure out where it all went wrong, with varying degrees of success.

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