In this after-show episode, a grumpy Judge Dersley braces himself to deliver a verdict on an episode he was initially reluctant to even grade! But will an awe-inspiring discussion about the speed of sandworms and chilling tales of the Mongolian death worm warm the Judge’s resolve? Will the marvels of Eidetic Memory and the shocking revelation of living furniture in the Duniverse calm the Judge’s mind? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:36 First Impressions & Sandworm Speed!

07:21 Eidetic Memory!

11:39 Chairdogs!

17:00 Dunes & Deathworms!

22:04 Magic Mushrooms!

25:26 Dune vs Star Wars!

28:36 The Verdict!

32:14 Outro (+ 2022 vs 2021 Wine!)

Contact:

https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

http://hhepodcast.com

Dust off your gom jabbar and join Pete as he whisks Ryan on a whirlwind tour of the Duniverse in this special episode inspired by the release of Dune: Part Two - now out in cinemas across the planet! In this giant sandworm of an episode, amidst the chaos of intergalactic battles and political intrigue, Pete tries to find Ryan a moment of zen on the vast sand dunes of Arrakis. Together, in the company of memorable Mentats and formidable Space Nuns, they'll navigate the shifting sands of power, identity, and destiny. Don't miss this epic journey into the heart of the Duniverse, where the only thing more vast than the desert is the depth of the human spirit!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:39 Introducing the Duniverse!

12:54 Orientation to the Duniverse! 

31:54 Mindfulness in the Duniverse!

41:49 Mentats!

50:08 Space Nuns!

58:33 Derzolation!

01:01:00 Outro

Thanks:

• Rya Wolves (https://youtu.be/-xlTALf9q_4?si=LUV1D_--Erqfx565)

Links:

• Study of memory (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15516709cog1004_4)

Contact:

• http://hhepodcast.com

In this after-show episode, Judge Dersley delves into Ryan and Pete's exploration of 'Snacks in Uganda during the 1990s', examining everything from the beloved Rolex to the tale of biscuit mogul Mohammed Hamid, and even the unexpected link between Uganda and Gandhi's ashes. As the duo await the judge's final assessment of their culinary deep dive, intriguing additional facts come to light. Will their efforts on the snack front hold up to Judge Dersley's scrutiny, or will they face a verdict of unsavoury proportions? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:23 First Impressions & Britania Biscuits!

06:42 The Rolex!

11:19 The Pearl of Africa!

14:36 Mohammed Hamid!

18:54 Ghandi’s Ashes!

23:30 Nsenene!

27:58 The Verdict!

31:08 Outro (+ The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest!)

Contact:

https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

http://hhepodcast.com

In an Out Of Office special, Ryan and Pete discover the delights of snacks in Uganda in the 1990s. Learn about the dictator who liked to have people for dinner, the entrepreneur who built a business out of biscuits and discover the signature snack of Uganda that gave its name to a whole region. 

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:54 Orientation to Uganda

09:54 History of Uganda 

17:40 Britania Biscuits

26:20 Taste Test & Kabalagala

38:16 Outro

Links:

• Royco Cubes - For The Tastiest Beans (https://youtu.be/mni44eTxnF8?si=tb5Xs1fI0kMd6L8A)

Contact:

• http://hhepodcast.com

The Judge has no time for woolly thinking this week as he assesses Ryan's episode on knitting in Scandinavia during the 16th century. In this after-show episode, you’ll learn the cultural, historical and mineral value of your bones and meet a man named Themistocles Gluck. But what will Judge Dersley make of it all? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:18 First Impressions & Sky-Knit!

06:20 Lizbet the Witch!

11:24 The First Sign of Civilisation!

16:04 The Effects of Copper Leeching!

20:22 Themistocles Gluck!

22:40 The Final Verdict!

26:04 Outro (+ Jumpers & Spying!)

Contact:

https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

http://hhepodcast.com

Ryan takes Pete to Scandinavia, home of the Vikings, to discover knitting in the 16th century! Discover the hotly-contested origins of the art. Wonder at the warmth and workability of wool. And learn about the marvellous mitten that changed knitting history! 

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:12 Orientation to Scandinavia

13:38 History of Scandinavia 

21:46 What is Knitting?

30:30 Origins of Knitting in Scandinavia 

38:00 The Mysterious Mitten!

52:08 The Medical Miracle!

01:02:16 The Dune-alator!

01:05:09 Outro

Links:

• Arthur Askey - Knitting (https://youtu.be/sIWIXjpf7YE?si=KRE05ckYXEV1WpVl)

Contact:

• http://hhepodcast.com

The judge is back for more in ’24 - and to kick off the new year, he’s assessing Pete’s episode on ‘Latin in Bahrain during 1939-1945’! In this after-show critique, you’ll learn more about the art of pearl cultivation, delight in the dubious latin names given to flora and fauna, and take a tour through some of the greatest forgeries of history. But all of that is filler for the meat of the show - what will Judge Dersley make of it all, will he grade it altus or humilis? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

03:06 First Impressions!

05:12 Great Forgeries of History!

09:00 Pearl Diving in Bahrain!

14:22 Dubious Binomial Names!

17:11 Dugong Dugon!

20:36 The Final Verdict!

25:18 Outro (+ Things to do in Bahrain!)

Contact:

https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

http://hhepodcast.com

Pete and Ryan head off to the Persian Gulf to discover Latin in Bahrain during 1930 to 1945. Find out how the British tried to win the hearts and minds of the people of Bahrain, learn about the lawsuit between rival nations that relied on a set of forged documents, and indulge in spot of birdwatching. Veni, Vidi, Podcasti.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:12 Orientation to Bahrain

11:44 History of Bahrain

22:26 What is Latin?

27:21 Propaganda

42:23 Hawar Islands

48:26 Cormorants

54:12 Derzolation!

56:12 Outro

Links:

• Bahrain National Anthem (https://rebrand.ly/fd542d)

Contact:

• http://hhepodcast.com

Pete and Ryan kick off 2024 by accidentally releasing a special episode. What's it about? Listen and find out, or else you might get the Blues. Oh, that's spoiled it, still, tune in anyway.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:18 Bugablue

10:04 The US Army Band “Pershing’s Own”

22:35 The US Army Blues

29:30 Outro

Links:

• https://www.youtube.com/@usarmyband

Contact:

• http://hhepodcast.com

As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time for the End of the Year Quiz! There’s everything to play for this year – pride, bragging rights, honour. No actual prizes though. Judge Dersley once-again occupies the quizmaster’s chair as Pete and Ryan go head-to-head in an unmissable display of world knowledge, podcast memory and shameless cheating.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:46 Round One: Each Other's Episodes

06:45 Round Two: Fascinating Characters!

09:38 Round Three: Flags!

13:17 Round Four: Who, What, Where, When, Why?

18:27 Round Five: AI Explains Episodes!

22:21 Round Six: Interesting Curiosities!

25:19 Round Seven: Quick Fire!

28:00 Winner of the EOTY Quiz 2023!

28:55 Outro

Thanks:

• @stephen_brunton (Fiverr.com) | www.stephenbruntonvoiceover.com

Contact:

• http://hhepodcast.com