43 episodes
Happened Here Happened Here Media
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4.9 • 73 Ratings
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At the heart of HappenedHere.com are 4-5 minute stories that transport you to another era, answering the wonderfully simple question: “I wonder what happened here?”. We help you imagine “what happened here,” in this very location, on this very ground, to imagine in whose footsteps you might be treading, to be intrigued by people and their stories from the very recent to the very distant past.
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We Choose to Go to the Moon
On the day that Apollo 11 launched in 1969 we’re back with five stories about the 1960s American journey to get Footsteps on the Moon. HappenedHere’s fourth season starts with JFK’s rallying speech at Rice University, 1962. Written by Jessica Riches, performed by Stephen Fry. Sound editor Will Jacob.
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Ad Astra Per Aspera
In the second episode of our Footsteps on the Moon special, it’s 1967 and there are problems with Apollo 1 as it sits on the launch pad waiting to take off.
Written by Jessica Riches, performed by Stephen Fry. Sound editor Will Jacob. -
Oh, That’s a Beautiful Shot
In the third episode of our Footsteps on the Moon special, Apollo 8 became the first manned spaceship to orbit the moon, and astronaut Bill Anders takes an iconic photo.
Written by Jessica Riches, performed by Stephen Fry. Sound editor Will Jacob. -
A Bunch of Guys About to Turn Blue
In the fourth of our Footsteps on the Moon series, it is 1969. Tension is high in Nasa’s Mission Control room in Houston, USA, as Apollo 11’s Lunar Module attempts to land on the moon.
Written by Jessica Riches, performed by Stephen Fry. Sound editor Will Jacob. -
For All Mankind
In the last of our Footsteps on the Moon series, it's 55 years ago, 20th July 1969 and Apollo 11’s Lunar Module, the Eagle, has landed on the moon. Six hours later the crew became the first people to make footsteps on its surface.
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The Olive Crown
To celebrate the 2024 Olympic Games, a story about the Ancient games in Olympia, Greece and an unusual and worthy champion of the chariot race.
Written by Samantha Moody, performed by Lulu Freeman.
Host: Robbie Stamp. Sound Editor: Will Jacob
Customer Reviews
My past, your history!
I have just listened to 5 episodes of my past! I was 22 yrs old when Neil Armstrong and co landed for the first time on the moon! I’ve got goosebumps listening to the broadcasts. Well done to all! Looking forward to future podcasts, maybe more of my past but your history!
Hooked!
I adore this podcast so much! I hope to bring my Year 2 class to some of the locations mentioned. Maybe let them listen in the exact spots. Thank you so much for telling these wonderful stories. Truly fascinating!
A tardis that fits in your pocket
Beautiful little bite sized stories to pull you out of day to day life, with a spice of knowledge for the road. I think even if everything was made up, I would still tune in. Love it!