Idiots Talk History

Idiots Talk History

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  • 25 Hadrian’s Wall

    The returning Innes ruins the introduction this week but then goes on to give us a terrific report on Hadrian’s Wall. There’s a lot of chatting this week, a lot of catching up and a lot of talking over each other, and for this we apologise but we haven’t seen each other in a while.
    We also go off on a number tangents, including a long discussion about British children’s TV shows and Matt and Lorna do a play by play of a classic moment from Big Brother.
    Another treat this week is Lorna’s creation of a new spin off, Idiots Talk Geography.


    Twitter: @IdiotHistoryPod


    Individual Twitters: @MattSingleton17  @lornabarryy    @InnesJackson

    56 min
  • 24 Thomas Blood and the Theft of the Crown Jewels

    Seagulls! Dogs! Pots and Pans! There’s so much background noise this week! Sorry!

    Matt gets so many facts wrong this week! His biggest blunders include those relating to Oliver Cromwell, America and apothecaries. Talk about Idiots Talking History are we right?!

    This episode there’s a bit of smiling at a dog, talk of panto’s and a classic case of confusion when Lorna doesn’t know what a highwayman is. There is a lot of frustration at today’s tale and in the Big Question Lorna tries to frame Matt!

    But all in all we promise this is a fascinating report!

    Twitter: @IdiotHistoryPod

    Individual Twitters: @MattSingleton17  @lornabarryy    @InnesJackson

    59 min
  • 23 Lawrence Oates and the Race to the South Pole

    Lorna returns with the story of the Race to the South Pole that took place in 1911/12. We focus in on Lawrence Oates, a member of Captain Scott’s British expedition crew. There is a bit of rambling about tortoises and bananas at the start, for which Matt apologises. Get past that and it’s an absolute cracker of an episode though!

    There’s also the added bonus of Matt doing some tasty food puns. And there is a moment when we try and do maths but we just can’t. It’s been a long time since we were in school.

    Finally, the audio cut out at a certain point and we had to re-record so apologies for that as well.

    Twitter: @IdiotHistoryPod

    Individual Twitters: @MattSingleton17  @lornabarryy    @InnesJackson

    49 min
  • 22 Occupied Denmark in WWII

    Our special guest Dan reports this week on the occupation of Denmark by the Nazis during the Second World War. A cheery topic to start the year!

    Dan turns this week’s episode into a competition between the hosts, including some challenges which are completely dreadful for an audio format. Visit our Twitter profile to see the map of Denmark we were all staring at for about five minutes.

    This episode also shows why Innes and Lorna call Matt “Sore Loser Singleton”. If anyone can actually count how many points we all got that would be greatly useful (this is Matt asking by the way).


    Oh there’s also a tangent about Thomas the Tank Engine for a while too. And there’s a discussion about a few local pubs which is very niche.

    As well as all this, the bizarre song from the end of Episode 21 is finally explained!! Dan thinks it could be “really good or really awful”. I think we now know which it is…

    (If you hear any shuffling throughout the episode it’s the four of us sneaking chocolates. It’s the Holidays after all.)

    Twitter: @IdiotHistoryPod

    Individual Twitters: @MattSingleton17  @lornabarryy    @InnesJackson

    53 min
  • 21 The History of Christmas

    This week we are joined by Dan for a very special Christmas report. Matt walks us through famous historical events that took place on Christmas day. Sit back and take in this condensed history of Christmas from 1066-1968!

    In classic Innes fashion, it takes him twenty minutes to realise it’s in chronological order. And by the end of the report Matt has almost lost the function to speak properly.
    The highlights (or lowlights depending on your view) include our wonderful rendition of Silent Night in Austrian!

    Stick around after the music at the end for two little special additions you will love! Or hate. Most probably hate. The second will be explained in next week’s episode!

    Thanks for listening.

    Twitter: @IdiotHistoryPod

    Individual Twitters: @MattSingleton17  @lornabarryy    @InnesJackson

    50 min
  • 20 The American Spy Agent 355

    This episode Agent Yellowtop (Lorna) reports on the mysterious Agent 355, a spy for the American Revolutionaries during the War of Independence. There’s a lot of names this week so bear with us.  Also this week Matt has a Christmas fact for you all to share over your dinner on December 25th!

    Oh and Lorna can’t pronounce George Washington!

    Twitter: @IdiotHistoryPod

    Individual Twitters: @MattSingleton17  @lornabarryy    @InnesJackson

    49 min
  • 19 Henry VIII

    This is what we are all about: shining some new light on a well-known topic. We’d guess everyone knows about big fat Henry and his six wives, but did you know he wrote a book about Catholicism and once had a 32 inch waist?! Listen on to Innes’ report and learn all of these anecdotes and more!

    In a first for the podcast, Matt uses his extensive knowledge of wrestling to explain the weight of King Henry, we all bring down the mood by naming our worst way to die, and Lorna defends Henry, but it’s not enough to save him from Matt’s world famous Bad Blokes list.

    Also apologies again for the poor audio quality on this episode.

    Twitter: @IdiotHistoryPod

    Individual Twitters: @MattSingleton17  @lornabarryy    @InnesJackson

    48 min
  • 18 The Pilot Amy Johnson

    This episode Lorna talks us through the life and achievements of the amazing Amy Johnson.

    There’s also a wonderful impromptu duet by Matt and Innes that cannot be missed. It may hurt your ears though, we apologise.
    Also in our Big Question segment, Matt has the most convoluted plan for his great flying adventure which requires two coins and a globe.

    We have colds so expect some sneezing!!

    Thanks for listening!

    Twitter: @IdiotHistoryPod

    Individual Twitters: @MattSingleton17  @lornabarryy    @InnesJackson

    53 min
  • 17 The Disappearance of Everett Ruess

    Back in November 1934 twenty year old Everett Ruess left the small town of Escalante to venture into the desert and was never seen again. For over 80 years people have been obsessed with the disappearance of this romantic adventurer. This week Matt, Innes and Lorna finally discover the truth!*

    It’s an episode full of speculation!
    Innes and Lorna are convinced Everett’s two donkeys, Cecil and Dave, ate him, which may or may not be true. Also, Innes comes up with his own theory… which is a theory that Matt has literally just said.

    Twitter: @IdiotHistoryPod

    Individual Twitters: @MattSingleton17  @lornabarryy    @InnesJackson

    *Not confirmed.

    1 hr 8 min
  • 16 LEGO

    Innes makes us guess what the topic is this week, and even when it’s revealed, Lorna still doesn’t quite get it. It’s Lego in case you were wondering. Innes claims it’s his most factual report ever (!) but he mixes up dates quite a lot, so you can decide for yourself.

    There’s also Matt getting too eager about Duplo and our first ever Big Challenge (check it out on twitter)!

    Twitter: @IdiotHistoryPod

    Individual Twitters: @MattSingleton17  @lornabarryy    @InnesJackson

    48 min

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A weekly history based podcast where we discuss lesser known moments from the past, or shine a new light on famous events, in our own distinctive British way.