68 episodes

It’s time to embark on a journey through history with "Oh What A Time…" a comedy history podcast hosted by renowned comedians Elis James and Tom Craine along with award winning podcaster Chris Scull. 
Tackling a brand new subject each week, (from ‘childhood’ to ‘a life at sea’, ‘marriage’ to ‘holidays’) your hosts will dive into the very weirdest and worst that history has to offer, in an effort to answer the question… "Was the past as awful as it sounds?"
You can get in touch with the show by emailing: hello@ohwhatatime.com
And you can support the show, get bonus episodes and extended ones by becoming an OWAT: FULL TIMER via a subscription: ohwhatatime.com

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    • History
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It’s time to embark on a journey through history with "Oh What A Time…" a comedy history podcast hosted by renowned comedians Elis James and Tom Craine along with award winning podcaster Chris Scull. 
Tackling a brand new subject each week, (from ‘childhood’ to ‘a life at sea’, ‘marriage’ to ‘holidays’) your hosts will dive into the very weirdest and worst that history has to offer, in an effort to answer the question… "Was the past as awful as it sounds?"
You can get in touch with the show by emailing: hello@ohwhatatime.com
And you can support the show, get bonus episodes and extended ones by becoming an OWAT: FULL TIMER via a subscription: ohwhatatime.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    #39 Survival (OWAT: Full timer edition)

    #39 Survival (OWAT: Full timer edition)

    In this episode we’ll be taking a look at incredible stories of survival through history; from the men of the American Civil War who had their lives saved via a Bible in their pocket, Alexander Selkirk - the man whose story inspired Robinson Crusoe, Violet Jessop - who survived three infamous ships of the White Star Line and the bonus bit for the OWAT: Full Timers this week is ‘the miracle of the Andes’ ie. the story of the Uruguayan rugby team who survived a plane crash in the Andes and were forced into cannibalism to overcome starvation (among many, many other hardships).

    Elsewhere, this week we’re discussing ‘Custardo’ and whether this is a realistic alternative for Tom given his love of drinking neat custard. We also discuss whether it’s appropriate to bring the embalmed bones of Jeremy Bentham on tour with us. If you’ve got anything to add on anything here, you know what to do: hello@ohwhatatime.com

    You can follow us on:
    X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
    And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod

    Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
    Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

    And thank you for subscribing! We couldn't make the show without you!

    We'll see you next week!
    Chris, Elis and Tom x

    #38 Corpses (Part 2)

    #38 Corpses (Part 2)

    This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed from yesterday!

    This week we’re looking at some of the all-time great corpses. We’ll be taking a look at the Tollund Man, a whole bunch of corpses still on display around the world, what the Roman’s did with corpses; plus our bonus bit for the OWAT: Full Timers this week is the yarn of what happened to William The Conquerer’s mortal remains.

    Plus, Corrections Corner is back and it’s Tom on the naughty step. We also get to hear what Welsh sounds like in a Manchester accent. If you’ve got anything to send our way, feel free to ping it to: hello@ohwhatatime.com

    If you're impatient and want both parts in one lovely go next time plus a whole lot more(!), why not treat yourself and become an Oh What A Time: FULL TIMER?
    In exchange for your £4.99 per month to support the show, you'll get:
    - the 4th part of every episode and ad-free listening
    - episodes a week ahead of everyone else
    - a bonus episode every month
    - And first dibs on any live show tickets

    Subscriptions are available via AnotherSlice, Apple and Spotify. For all the links head to: ohwhatatime.com

    You can also follow us on: 
    X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
    And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod

    Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
    Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

    Chris, Elis and Tom x
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    • 29 min
    #38 Corpses (OWAT: Full timer edition)

    #38 Corpses (OWAT: Full timer edition)

    This week we’re looking at some of the all-time great corpses. We’ll be taking a look at the Tollund Man, a whole bunch of corpses still on display around the world, what the Roman’s did with corpses; plus our bonus bit for the OWAT: Full Timers this week is the yarn of what happened to William The Conquerer’s mortal remains.

    Plus, Corrections Corner is back and it’s Tom on the naughty step. We also get to hear what Welsh sounds like in a Manchester accent. If you’ve got anything to send our way, feel free to ping it to: hello@ohwhatatime.com

    You can follow us on:
    X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
    And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod

    Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
    Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

    And thank you for subscribing! We couldn't make the show without you!

    We'll see you next week!
    Chris, Elis and Tom x

    #38 Corpses (Part 1)

    #38 Corpses (Part 1)

    This week we’re looking at some of the all-time great corpses. We’ll be taking a look at the Tollund Man, a whole bunch of corpses still on display around the world, what the Roman’s did with corpses; plus our bonus bit for the OWAT: Full Timers this week is the yarn of what happened to William The Conquerer’s mortal remains.

    Plus, Corrections Corner is back and it’s Tom on the naughty step. We also get to hear what Welsh sounds like in a Manchester accent. If you’ve got anything to send our way, feel free to ping it to: hello@ohwhatatime.com

    If you're impatient and want both parts in one lovely go next time plus a whole lot more(!), why not treat yourself and become an Oh What A Time: FULL TIMER?
    In exchange for your £4.99 per month to support the show, you'll get:
    - the 4th part of every episode and ad-free listening
    - episodes a week ahead of everyone else
    - a bonus episode every month
    - And first dibs on any live show tickets

    Subscriptions are available via AnotherSlice, Apple and Spotify. For all the links head to: ohwhatatime.com

    You can also follow us on: 
    X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
    And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod

    Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
    Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

    Chris, Elis and Tom x
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    • 30 min
    #37 Prime Ministers (Part 2)

    #37 Prime Ministers (Part 2)

    This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed from yesterday!

    This week on the show we’re taking a trip to 10 Downing Street to analyse Prime Ministers from yonder. We’ll be taking a look at Lloyd George, Margaret Thatcher, Ramsey MacDonald and the full timers will this week get their bonus 4th part on Robert Walpole (who was not, I repeat NOT, the world’s tallest man).

    On that note, is it possible to look 22 years old when you’re nearly 9ft? And Elis’ mum would regularly walk two miles to school when she was 4 years old; do you know anyone who can beat that record? To touch on this or anything else, you can get in touch with the show via hello@ohwhatatime.com

    If you're impatient and want both parts in one lovely go next time plus a whole lot more(!), why not treat yourself and become an Oh What A Time: FULL TIMER?
    In exchange for your £4.99 per month to support the show, you'll get:
    - the 4th part of every episode and ad-free listening
    - episodes a week ahead of everyone else
    - a bonus episode every month
    - And first dibs on any live show tickets

    Subscriptions are available via AnotherSlice, Apple and Spotify. For all the links head to: ohwhatatime.com

    You can also follow us on: 
    X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
    And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod

    Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
    Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

    We'll see you next week!
    Chris, Elis and Tom x
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    • 42 min
    #37 Prime Ministers (Part 1)

    #37 Prime Ministers (Part 1)

    This week on the show we’re taking a trip to 10 Downing Street to analyse Prime Ministers from yonder. We’ll be taking a look at Lloyd George, Margaret Thatcher, Ramsey MacDonald and the full timers will this week get their bonus 4th part on Robert Walpole (who was not, I repeat NOT, the world’s tallest man).

    On that note, is it possible to look 22 years old when you’re nearly 9ft? And Elis’ mum would regularly walk two miles to school when she was 4 years old; do you know anyone who can beat that record? To touch on this or anything else, you can get in touch with the show via hello@ohwhatatime.com

    If you're impatient and want both parts in one lovely go next time plus a whole lot more(!), why not treat yourself and become an Oh What A Time: FULL TIMER?
    In exchange for your £4.99 per month to support the show, you'll get:
    - the 4th part of every episode and ad-free listening
    - episodes a week ahead of everyone else
    - a bonus episode every month
    - And first dibs on any live show tickets

    Subscriptions are available via AnotherSlice, Apple and Spotify. For all the links head to: ohwhatatime.com

    You can also follow us on: 
    X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
    And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod

    Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
    Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

    We'll see you next week!
    Chris, Elis and Tom x
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    • 40 min

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