152 episodes
Heroes and Howlers DM Podcasts
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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A quizzical look at some of history’s quirkiest moments and unpredictable people. Mikey Robins, celebrated Australian comedian, and Paul Wilson, Oxford Historian and author, take you on a raucous tour across many of the strangest turning points in history.
This series celebrates the unsung heroes of history and puts the boot into the howlers. It revels in the characters, the cock ups, and the bizarre twists of fate that have changed the course of mankind – sometimes tragic, sometimes comical, sometimes just plain stupid.
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The Arctic (Northwest Passage)
Oh!" said Pooh again. "What is the North Pole?"
"It's just a thing you discover," said Christopher Robin, not being quite sure himself.
A. A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
Paul and Mikey take the road north to balance out the series, stopping off to seek a route through the fabled NorthWest Passage on their way. But how can you discover a land that has no land?!
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North America’s First Nations (Klondike Gold Rush)
“Every human longs for peace and love.” Hiawatha
Separating ‘Fact’ from ‘Fiction’ is the constant challenge of an historian. None more so than the early history of North America’s First Nations peoples. Research relies heavily on oral traditions handed down from generation to generation but that hasn’t stopped Paul and Mikey digging for nuggets of truth.
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April Fools (April 1st)
"If every fool wore a crown, we should all be Kings." Welsh Proverb
Everybody’s favourite day of the year - well, certainly Paul and Mikey’s. But some of the stories behind the pranks and foolishness might surprise you. Just what is a Scottish gowk? And why should we hunt it?
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Mata Khivi (Sikhism)
“The world is a drama, staged in a dream.” Guru Nanak
Mata Khivi and the tradition of serving free communal meals (Langar) changed the face of Sikhism for ever. It has grown to become one of the most cherished institutions all over the world.
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The Birth of a Nation (Ku Klux Klan)
“I would travel down to hell and wrestle a film away from the devil if it was necessary.” Werner Herzog
But if that film was Birth of a Nation, Werner, you can just leave it there. In this episode Paul and Mikey look at how one film single-handedly resurrected the KKK. Then take a sideways glance at a few other early 20th-century repugnant (and sometimes costumed!) misfits/Howlers.
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Festive Special (2022)
“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” Winston Churchill
It's that time of year again! The halls are decked with holly and there’s a big tree blocking Martin Place. Listen in on the last of this Season’s episodes to get you in the Festive Spirit. Bottoms Up!
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Customer Reviews
I love these guys!
I found this podcast while searching for a different (not as good) one and I’m so glad I checked it out! They keep it interesting and funny and don’t go on and on. The episodes are a perfect length. If you don’t want to hear average, boring history, give this a try!
Good easy listen
Informative, relaxed and interesting. Perfect for the drive to or from work!