Socially Awkward History

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Socially Awkward History

Welcome to Socially Awkward History from History Hustle! This is the podcast that puts the awks into Anglo-Saxon and the cringe into cavalier! Every episode, founder of History Hustle Joe Gillard, is armed with some ‘socially awkward facts’ to dissect and discuss with a comedian guest and see whether they still ring true in modern day life. It's the perfect show for fans of history as well as lovers of obscure and often silly facts! 📜 We are over the moon that this series is sponsored by Ancient Origins. Ancient Origins is the world’s most popular ancient history website. Covering lost civilizations, odd artifacts, amazing places, and strange events in history, it brings alive the mystery and intrigue of our ancient past. Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription by using the code HISTORY.  --- History Hustle was created for the digital and mobile age. It’s a place for history buffs to call their own. History Hustle aims to make history relatable, inspiring, and always interesting. Find more History Hustle here. This podcast was edited by Phil Atkins for Giddy Aunt Comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 06/17/2022

    President Johnson's amphibious car

    Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription from "Ancient Origins" by using the code HISTORY.  In this episode of Socially Awkward History, join host Joe Gillard and Producer Giles as they travel back through the most awkward moments of history.  📜 We are over the moon that this series is sponsored by Ancient Origins. Ancient Origins is the world’s most popular ancient history website. Covering lost civilizations, odd artefacts, amazing places, and strange events in history, it brings alive the mystery and intrigue of our ancient past. Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription by using the code HISTORY.  --- 🔶 History Hustle was created for the digital and mobile age. It’s a place for history buffs to call their own. History Hustle aims to make history relatable, inspiring, and always interesting. Find more History Hustle here (or Google "History Hustle"). 🔶 This podcast was edited by Phil Atkins for Giddy Aunt Comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  2. 06/03/2022

    Timetravelling French cruise feat. Alex Farrow

    Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription from "Ancient Origins" by using the code HISTORY.  In the seventh episode of Socially Awkward History, comedian and MC extraordinaire, Alexander Farrow, joins host Joe Gillard as they travel back through the most awkward moments of history. It's an Abraham Lincoln special! 📜 We are over the moon that this series is sponsored by Ancient Origins. Ancient Origins is the world’s most popular ancient history website. Covering lost civilizations, odd artefacts, amazing places, and strange events in history, it brings alive the mystery and intrigue of our ancient past. Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription by using the code HISTORY.  --- 🔶 History Hustle was created for the digital and mobile age. It’s a place for history buffs to call their own. History Hustle aims to make history relatable, inspiring, and always interesting. Find more History Hustle here (or Google "History Hustle"). 🔶 This podcast was edited by Phil Atkins for Giddy Aunt Comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  3. 05/19/2022

    Abraham Lincoln hates custard feat. Dom O'Keefe

    Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription from "Ancient Origins" by using the code HISTORY.  In the seventh episode of Socially Awkward History, comedian and improviser Dom O'Keefe joins host Joe Gillard as they travel back through the most awkward moments of history. It's an Abraham Lincoln special! 📜 We are over the moon that this series is sponsored by Ancient Origins. Ancient Origins is the world’s most popular ancient history website. Covering lost civilizations, odd artefacts, amazing places, and strange events in history, it brings alive the mystery and intrigue of our ancient past. Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription by using the code HISTORY.  --- 🔶 History Hustle was created for the digital and mobile age. It’s a place for history buffs to call their own. History Hustle aims to make history relatable, inspiring, and always interesting. Find more History Hustle here (or Google "History Hustle"). 🔶 This podcast was edited by Phil Atkins for Giddy Aunt Comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  4. 05/05/2022

    Gertrude’s Channel Crossing feat. Sophie Ward

    Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription from "Ancient Origins" by using the code HISTORY.  In the sixth episode of Socially Awkward History, Sophie Ward AKA Soph’s Notes (presenter, improviser and YouTuber) joins host Joe Gillard as they travel back through the most awkward moments of history.  📜 We are over the moon that this series is sponsored by Ancient Origins. Ancient Origins is the world’s most popular ancient history website. Covering lost civilizations, odd artefacts, amazing places, and strange events in history, it brings alive the mystery and intrigue of our ancient past. Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription by using the code HISTORY.  --- 🔶 History Hustle was created for the digital and mobile age. It’s a place for history buffs to call their own. History Hustle aims to make history relatable, inspiring, and always interesting. Find more History Hustle here (or Google "History Hustle"). 🔶 This podcast was edited by Phil Atkins for Giddy Aunt Comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  5. 04/22/2022

    John Stubbs' stubbs feat. Verity Babbs

    Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription from "Ancient Origins" by using the code HISTORY.  In the fifth episode of Socially Awkward History, comedian and actual art historian (fancy!) Verity Babbs joins host Joe Gillard as they travel back through the most awkward moments of history.  📜 We are over the moon that this series is sponsored by Ancient Origins. Ancient Origins is the world’s most popular ancient history website. Covering lost civilizations, odd artefacts, amazing places, and strange events in history, it brings alive the mystery and intrigue of our ancient past. Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription by using the code HISTORY.  --- 🔶 History Hustle was created for the digital and mobile age. It’s a place for history buffs to call their own. History Hustle aims to make history relatable, inspiring, and always interesting. Find more History Hustle here (or Google "History Hustle"). 🔶 This podcast was edited by Phil Atkins for Giddy Aunt Comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  6. 04/08/2022

    The Gospel according to Poppy

    Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription from "Ancient Origins" by using the code HISTORY.  In the fourth episode of Socially Awkward History, comedian, writer, illustrator, podcaster and creative superstar Poppy Hilstead joins host Joe Gillard as they travel back through the most awkward moments of history.  📜 We are over the moon that this series is sponsored by Ancient Origins. Ancient Origins is the world’s most popular ancient history website. Covering lost civilizations, odd artefacts, amazing places, and strange events in history, it brings alive the mystery and intrigue of our ancient past. Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription by using the code HISTORY.  --- 🔶 History Hustle was created for the digital and mobile age. It’s a place for history buffs to call their own. History Hustle aims to make history relatable, inspiring, and always interesting. Find more History Hustle here (or Google "History Hustle"). 🔶 This podcast was edited by Phil Atkins for Giddy Aunt Comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  7. 03/25/2022

    Pirate degree from MIT

    Another week, another batch of socially awkward facts! 📜 We are over the moon that this series is sponsored by Ancient Origins. Ancient Origins is the world’s most popular ancient history website. Covering lost civilizations, odd artifacts, amazing places, and strange events in history, it brings alive the mystery and intrigue of our ancient past. Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription by using the code HISTORY.  --- 🔶 History Hustle was created for the digital and mobile age. It’s a place for history buffs to call their own. History Hustle aims to make history relatable, inspiring, and always interesting. Find more History Hustle here (or Google "History Hustle"). 🔶 This podcast was edited by Phil Atkins for Giddy Aunt Comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  8. 03/16/2022

    Procrastinating Mozart feat. Stuart Laws

    Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription from "Ancient Origins" by using the code HISTORY.  In the second episode of Socially Awkward History, comedian & producer Stuart Laws joins host Joe Gillard as they travel back through the most awkward moments of history. From a pacifist terrier to a procrastinating Mozart! 📜 We are over the moon that this series is sponsored by Ancient Origins. Ancient Origins is the world’s most popular ancient history website. Covering lost civilizations, odd artifacts, amazing places, and strange events in history, it brings alive the mystery and intrigue of our ancient past. Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription by using the code HISTORY.  --- 🔶 History Hustle was created for the digital and mobile age. It’s a place for history buffs to call their own. History Hustle aims to make history relatable, inspiring, and always interesting. Find more History Hustle here (or Google "History Hustle"). 🔶 This podcast was edited by Phil Atkins for Giddy Aunt Comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  9. 03/08/2022

    (Coffee) grounds for divorce feat. Sam Lake

    In the first episode of Socially Awkward History, brilliant British comedian Sam Lake joins host Joe Gillard as they travel back through the most awkward moments of history. From the inventor of roller-skates to Turkish women who were able to divorce their husbands based on a lack of coffee! 📜 We are over the moon that this series is sponsored by Ancient Origins. Ancient Origins is the world’s most popular ancient history website. Covering lost civilizations, odd artifacts, amazing places, and strange events in history, it brings alive the mystery and intrigue of our ancient past. Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription by using the code HISTORY.  --- 🔶 History Hustle was created for the digital and mobile age. It’s a place for history buffs to call their own. History Hustle aims to make history relatable, inspiring, and always interesting. Find more History Hustle here (or Google "History Hustle"). 🔶 Find more about Sam Lake and his tour here (or Google "Sam Lake Comedian"). 🔶 This podcast was edited by Phil Atkins for Giddy Aunt Comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
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    Socially Awkward History - starts next week!

    Welcome to Socially Awkward History from History Hustle! This is the podcast that puts the awks into Anglo-Saxon and the cringe into cavalier! Every episode, founder of History Hustle Joe Gillard, is armed with some ‘socially awkward facts’ to dissect and discuss with a comedian guest and see whether they still ring true in modern day life. It's the perfect show for fans of history as well as lovers of obscure and often silly facts! 📜 We are over the moon that this series is sponsored by Ancient Origins. Ancient Origins is the world’s most popular ancient history website. Covering lost civilizations, odd artifacts, amazing places, and strange events in history, it brings alive the mystery and intrigue of our ancient past. Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription by using the code HISTORY.  --- History Hustle was created for the digital and mobile age. It’s a place for history buffs to call their own. History Hustle aims to make history relatable, inspiring, and always interesting. Find more History Hustle here. This podcast was edited by Phil Atkins for Giddy Aunt Comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Socially Awkward History from History Hustle! This is the podcast that puts the awks into Anglo-Saxon and the cringe into cavalier! Every episode, founder of History Hustle Joe Gillard, is armed with some ‘socially awkward facts’ to dissect and discuss with a comedian guest and see whether they still ring true in modern day life. It's the perfect show for fans of history as well as lovers of obscure and often silly facts! 📜 We are over the moon that this series is sponsored by Ancient Origins. Ancient Origins is the world’s most popular ancient history website. Covering lost civilizations, odd artifacts, amazing places, and strange events in history, it brings alive the mystery and intrigue of our ancient past. Listeners to this podcast can get 20% off a premium subscription by using the code HISTORY.  --- History Hustle was created for the digital and mobile age. It’s a place for history buffs to call their own. History Hustle aims to make history relatable, inspiring, and always interesting. Find more History Hustle here. This podcast was edited by Phil Atkins for Giddy Aunt Comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Giddy Aunt Comedy
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Giddy Aunt Comedy
  • Show Website
    Socially Awkward History

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