London’s finest are gathering for 1397’s party of the year, but this isn’t a time to be celebrating… unless you’re Richard II. The 30-year-old king is emboldened, stronger than ever, and hell bent on retaliation. This leaves Henry Bolingbroke with a stark choice. 

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In 1392, nobody in the Plantagenet realm was expecting one of their own to be gored to death by a wild boar. The grim reaper’s busy. More shock deaths befall the Gaunt and Bolingbroke household, and Richard is made a widow. While the king puts on the waterworks, Richard turns grief into opportunity.

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Henry Bolingbroke, exasperated at the parochial pettiness of Richard II’s court, decides it’s time to get out. After proving his mettle with the greatest warrior in the western world, he embarks on a whistle-stop tour of the known world to smash pagans and shop for exotic animals. He comes back to England on a high and sees the fruits of his growing family — one that already overshadows Richard II’s.

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Richard sends his favourites scrambling. One tries to flee disguised as a chicken salesman, while another counts himself lucky for knowing how to swim. The Appellants want to depose Richard, but will they get their chance?

To hear about the last time a Plantagenet King was deposed, listen to season five, episode eleven to learn more about how Edward II was knocked off of his perch… by his wife.

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The French are preparing for an all mighty invasion. The king doesn’t really seem to care — until the nobles use the parliamentary equivalent of a royal kick up the backside. And, will the French army even get off their coast, or backsides, before the portaloos are full?

If you want to find out more about the last French invasion of England, listen back to This Is History season three, episode twelve, and the accompanying bonus episode.

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After surviving the Peasants’ Revolt, Richard II comes out on top. He has violently suppressed the rebels  and married the well-credentialed Anne of Bohemia. But this Plantagenet has his eye on another playmate, the handsome Robert De Vere. Richard’s wandering eye could spell disaster for England’s fortunes.

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Find out more about the Peasants’ Revolt in our bonus episode.

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Thousands march on London with a “kill list” of what they deem corrupt officials. 14-year-old King Richard II finds himself at the centre of the national crisis. With his advisors panicking and the streets in turmoil, the young king makes a bold choice: he rides to meet the rebels.

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Introducing How To Reprogram Your Mind For Abundance & Wealth | Brendon Burchard from The School of Greatness.

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Wealth expert Brendon Burchard shatters conventional thinking about abundance in this transformative conversation. After hitting rock bottom in San Francisco — literally watching his girlfriend sleep under the weight of his unpaid bills — Brendon found his breakthrough moment fighting for someone beyond himself. He reveals how emotions happen to us while feelings are created through meaning, and why most wealthy people transcend survival thinking to build abundance. Through powerful personal stories, Brendon explains why alignment must precede achievement, why assertiveness trumps confidence, and how a particular mindset destroys potential. His journey from broke writer to coaching billionaires offers practical wisdom for anyone feeling stuck, proving that freedom comes not from needing less but from serving more.

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• High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way
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• The Millionaire Messenger: Make a Difference and a Fortune Sharing Your Advice

In this episode you will learn:

• How to break free from survival mindset into abundance by fighting for someone beyond yourself
• Why doubt isn't your problem, and how to use doubt as a signal to learn rather than quit
• The Z.A.P.S. framework that explains how negative thinking sabotages success
• Why preparation for what interests you reveals alignment with your true path
• How to develop assertiveness by believing you'll figure things out rather than needing certainty
• Why alignment precedes assignment, which leads to abundance

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Richard II’s reign is not off to a good start – find out more about the runners and riders in this week’s bonus episode.

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Trouble looms as the French and the Scots sense weakness in the English rule, drunk sailors sink a fleet of warships and the highest legal authorities are run out of towns. It’s the start of a bloody conflict that will see the Tower of London breached for the first and only time.

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Introducing Michelle Obama Opens Up: Her Struggle To Feel Like She's “Enough,” Mental Health in the White House & Lessons from Childhood w/ Craig Robinson from The School of Greatness.

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Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson reveal how growing up in a tiny Chicago apartment shaped their values and outlook on life. From Craig "vetting" Barack Obama during a pickup basketball game to Michelle navigating the pressures of the White House, their conversation uncovers how family bonds grounded them through extraordinary circumstances. What makes this sibling dynamic special isn't just their impressive achievements but their authentic connection - Craig bringing lightness and joy while Michelle delivers wisdom and perspective. Their shared belief that "home is about who's there, not where you are" resonates deeply as they explain how they raised confident children amid extreme privilege and spotlight by teaching them that success comes from character, not circumstance.

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• Why basketball became the ultimate character test when Michelle asked Craig to play pickup with Barack Obama before their relationship got serious
• How their parents "coached confidence" decades before it became popular, building them up rather than breaking them down
• The surprising way Michelle and Barack maintained their mental health during White House stress by coaching their daughter's basketball team
• Why Michelle feels more confident at 61 than ever before despite asking herself "am I good enough?" throughout her career
• The counterintuitive parenting approach that helped them raise grounded children despite White House privilege

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