Hidden History Happy Hour with Alex & Bryan

Alex & Bryan tell the tales of a Bishop’s convenient hidey hole, and a Royal Marine Commando doctor hero to both sides in the 1982 Falklands War. The boys also have a vigorous discussion about renaming lakes, gulfs, and such.

Here’s some extra info: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/falkland-islands-trump-uk-argentina-row-b3049055.html

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Check out our Pilot Episode here: https://www.hiddenhistoryhappyhour.com/2022/01/27/to-drink-and-disobey/

Alex and Bryan tell a romantic tale of death (yes, you read that right) and extoll the WW II exploits of the Polish Cichociemni (“silent unseen”) Paratroopers. Don’t Miss It!

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In their last go of 2025, the guys tell the tale of a surprisingly lucky boy forced into the British Navy and an audacious commando strike gone wrong, and predict the next James Bond.

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Alex and Bryan welcome military historian and author Jack Bowsher to discuss “Thunder Run Meiktila 1945,” a triumphant and consequential campaign through the jungles of Burma. They’re also joined by a great friend of the show and decorated British Army combat veteran. Oh, and a key factor in the win was a 1/2-naked guy freezing his twigs and berries in a river.

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Jack Bowsher’s Book: https://www.chiselbury.co.uk/bookstore/p/thunder-run

Yo ho ho, the boys return to the sea for tales of boozy boating, fratricide, and the tragedy of a slave without a country. Don’t Miss It!

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Two new stories, in which an ancestor falls from grace and a Belgian sings…

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The boys return to a favourite theme: Gallantry at Sea, with midget submarines and the heroic last rides of a retired dairy farmer.

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We mention an episode of ours about the US sneaking aircraft to the UK in WW2 across a desolate Maine desert, and It’s here for you to check out: https://www.hiddenhistoryhappyhour.com/2022/03/31/bending-the-rules-to-save-a-nation/

We’re BACK With the West’s Greatest Spy Against Russia. RIP Oleg Gordievsky.

Alex & Bryan tell us about when baby poo saved the world, when rudeness is required, and how to make the heart fly. We also welcome a fantastic new sponsor and a new production team. WELCOME BACK!

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Alex and Bryan are back with two tremendous takes from royal history. A Crowning achievement.