Dangerous Makes

Kerri Williams & Siobhan Stevenson
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Dangerous Makes - History's most hazardous trades and inventions is a podcast with Kerri Williams. History wasn't made safely. From blazing glass furnaces and medieval castle construction, to lady chain makers, exploding funeral caskets and more.  Dangerous Makes uncovers the dangerous trades and ingenious inventions that shaped our world and the extraordinary risks taken by the people who made history. Join Kerri Williams as she meets historians, craftspeople and experts, explores historic sites, and discovers the fascinating, and sometimes deadly stories that made us what we are today. A history podcast about brilliant ideas, hazardous occupations and the people who risked everything to get the job done.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    A Taste of Loyalty: Behind the Scenes of a Medieval Movie.

    Listen to Matt Lewis discuss his new short film A Taste of Loyalty. Matt talks to Kerri about why he and Actor Thomas Dennis were so passionate about making this film about Richard III's life. In this bonus episode Kerri and Matt talk about the community of people who made it happen and the makers who worked on the film and why it's different from other versions you may have seen. Guest: Matt Lewis Matt Lewis - Home Film Patreon; A Taste of Loyalty — A behind the scenes look at bringing Richard III's story to life | Patreon Support the show Written, researched and presented by Kerri Williams. Produced by Siobhán Stevenson. Music by Tiffany Lunn. Dangerous Makes: History's Most Hazardous Trades and Inventions with Kerri Williams.

    A Taste of Loyalty: Behind the Scenes of a Medieval Movie.

  2. 5d ago

    Castles and Corpses: The Dangerous Business of Building Medieval Castles.

    Dangerous Makes is a podcast about history's most hazardous trades and inventions. In this episode of Dangerous Makes Kerri talks all things Castles with Matt Lewis, the host of History Hit's Gone Medieval podcast.  On a tour of Warwick Castle, we find out when castle building became popular and how local villagers were persuaded to work 10 hour shifts for a loaf of bread or lured into apprenticeships that could ultimately see them fall to their deaths, have a very large block of stone dropped on their heads, or be thrown off the top of a castle so no one could replicate your work. Guest: Matt Lewis Matt Lewis - Home Location: Warwick Castle https://www.warwick-castle.com/ Support the show Written, researched and presented by Kerri Williams. Produced by Siobhán Stevenson. Music by Tiffany Lunn. Dangerous Makes: History's Most Hazardous Trades and Inventions with Kerri Williams.

    Castles and Corpses: The Dangerous Business of Building Medieval Castles.

  3. 5d ago

    Pain in the Glass: The Deadly History of Glassmaking.

    Dangerous Makes is a podcast about history's most hazardous trades and inventions. In our debut episode Dangerous Makes sends Kerri Williams to speak to Dr Kate Round an expert on glass making.  While chatting with Kate and touring The Red House Glass Cone, a historic glass making site in Stourbridge, we explore how glass makers in the Black Country found innovative ways to increase production. We also ask why the Huguenots valued its naturals resoucres so much they moved to Stourbridge and Cradley and we find out exactly how dangerous it was for those working in one of history's hottest trades. Guest: Dr Kate Round kateround.com – Stourbridge Glass | The Red House Glass Cone | All Things Glass Location: The Red House Glass Cone: Red House Glass Cone | Dudley Council Support the show Written, researched and presented by Kerri Williams. Produced by Siobhán Stevenson. Music by Tiffany Lunn. Dangerous Makes: History's Most Hazardous Trades and Inventions with Kerri Williams.

    Pain in the Glass: The Deadly History of Glassmaking.

  4. Oct 20

    Dangerous Makes

    Out 22nd October - Dangerous Makes; Histories most hazardous trades and inventions. Join Kerri Williams as she takes us through the dangers of working in glass making, castle building, digging out canals, chain making, funerals and sex work for historical workers. Come with us as we take you back to when health and safety policies weren't even a concept and workplace injuries were just a part of your job. Dangerous Makes, History's most hazardous trades and inventions with Kerri Williams   Support the show Written, researched and presented by Kerri Williams. Produced by Siobhán Stevenson. Music by Tiffany Lunn. Dangerous Makes: History's Most Hazardous Trades and Inventions with Kerri Williams.

    Dangerous Makes
  • 4 Episodes

About

Dangerous Makes - History's most hazardous trades and inventions is a podcast with Kerri Williams. History wasn't made safely. From blazing glass furnaces and medieval castle construction, to lady chain makers, exploding funeral caskets and more.  Dangerous Makes uncovers the dangerous trades and ingenious inventions that shaped our world and the extraordinary risks taken by the people who made history. Join Kerri Williams as she meets historians, craftspeople and experts, explores historic sites, and discovers the fascinating, and sometimes deadly stories that made us what we are today. A history podcast about brilliant ideas, hazardous occupations and the people who risked everything to get the job done.

Information

  • Creator
    Kerri Williams & Siobhan Stevenson
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dangerous Makes
  • Show Website
    Dangerous Makes

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