HHE Podcast

Pete and Ryan’s episode on Larger than an Elephant in Iron Age London is in the dock. Featuring the world’s most famous pachyderm, elephants on waterskis, and the advantages of re-gifting your elephant. Can you handle all this and more massive mammal moments? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:34 First Impressions & Jumbo! 11:18 More Elephant Facts! 16:48 Talented Elephants! 20:58 Gosbecks! 24:32 The Verdict! 28:04 Outro & Spades!   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete and Ryan join forces to discover things Bigger than an Elephant in London during 509 to 27 BCE. Find out why a drunken elephant is best avoided. Learn to build your own hill-fort using bits of animals. And discover the bigger-than-an-elephant-sized boat that turned the tide of British history.    Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:14 Orientation to London! 11:21 History of London!  23:27 Bigger then an Elephant! 29:42 Fort Trench! 39:31 The Boat that Saved Caesar! 54:50 Derzolation! 56:27 Outro   Links: Eric Coates - London Every Day (https://youtu.be/_aHuRXGN9_0?si=Pnmej0_CAPYh6_va) London Town song (https://youtu.be/8jkU-s5BM0c?si=EUWivoqe9O-euZ2Q) “Miguel Johnson - Good Day To Die [Epic]" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) | / migueljohnson | https://migueljohnson.bandcamp.com/ | Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/good-day-to-die-song "Scott Buckley - Legionnaire" is under an Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0) | / scottbuckley | Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/legionnaire-song What it’s really like to Live in London (https://youtu.be/WnRio5yYmjI?si=Dkv_AM2wFsK_aTOj)   Go do this: Adopt an Elephant (wwf.org)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

In this after-show episode it’s judgement day for Pete's attempt to find peas in Africa during the Jurassic! Featuring a disco dinosaur, some debatable nostrils and fossilised faeces, will the Judge find primordial pee and a pod of PEA FACTS enough to gain his approval? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:35 First Impressions & Deadly Disco Dino! 08:23 Pea Facts! 13:48 Giraffatitan! 16:15 Jurassic Plants! 19:56 Urolites! 24:56 The Verdict! 29:44 Outro & Sugarsnap Facts!   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete takes Ryan to Africa during the Jurassic in search of peace, but will he find it? Learn how to tell the time on a molecular clock, discover the lizard-mammal that wasn’t, and find out why paleantologists can’t stop looking at the legs of one particular gigantic dinosaur.     Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:28 Orientation to Africa! 10:14 History of Africa!  17:38 Peas in the Jurassic! 33:02 Piece in the not-Jurassic! 40:24 Piece in the Jurassic! 45:30 Derzolation! 46:48 Outro   Links: A Song of PEACE For Kids | Jack Hartmann (https://youtu.be/F62L1TaDIUk?si=-JGym-6gSe-2Ivs0) Prince Nico Mbarga Sweet Mother (https://youtu.be/3mecNrIaWOA?si=pbNRlrKrsXVKpu6o) African Union Anthem (https://youtu.be/7MtfxFkaJEo?si=5wZT72NugOv9lLao) African Folk Music Instrumental (https://youtu.be/9b81mWYIyTo?si=qe8tcCKL96IlgX_C)   Thanks: Professor Phil Donoghue at the University of Bristol   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Judge Dersley grabs his gavel to pass verdict on Ryan's episode on Oceania! Featuring the transit of Venus, a globetrotting goat, and the shocking truth about not-Captain Cook, will Ryan mind the gap or fall foul of the Judge? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:40 First Impressions & Sealed Orders! 12:12 Tupaia and the English! 18:41 What is the Transit of Venus? 23:14 The Alofaaga Coconut Man! 27:09 The Verdict! 31:53 Outro   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Ryan takes Pete to Oceania to discover the topic of ‘Mind the Gap’. Hear the heartwarming tale of the train platform with a voice from beyond the grave, find out how Captain Cook narrowly avoided disaster thanks to a diplomatic local, and discover how some gaps are sacred.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:38 Orientation to Oceania! 11:12 History of Oceania!  18:53 What is ‘Mind the Gap!’? 30:11 James Cook & Tupaia! 46:39 Heavitree Gap! 59:18 Derzolation! 01:00:54 Outro   Links: Polynesian Music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqn2Fhch1E8&t=29s) Oceania 'Tis for Thee (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQanNSt4PKA&t=638s) Instrumental Australian Music (https://youtu.be/uGkQfttbNa8?si=Wk2IvFnqXDMosSRl) Hawaiian Guitar Music (https://youtu.be/ezyakfMRJMc?si=07cEV-fgi7Xg3aC6) Mind the gap: Toast of London (https://youtu.be/yJ3yjjv-gRA?si=p7KZ2EfRWoqH4B29)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

The Judge decides the fate of Pete’s episode on Nutrition in China during 100 to 200CE. Will it be certified fresh or a rotten tomato? Also featuring jujube, jojoba and century eggs. Plus find out once and for all, can you eat a panda? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:41 First Impressions! 05:12 Panda Meat! 13:20 Jujube or Jojoba & Century Eggs! 19:04 Ruth Harkness and Su Lin! 25:20 The Verdict! 30:12 Outro (+ Emperor Pu Yi)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete and Ryan travel to Han Dynasty China to discover nutrition during 100 to 200 CE. Featuring a pioneering Empress whose humility took her to the top, a Chinese super-fruit, and a peek into one ancient physician’s golden cabinet.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:52 Orientation to China! 17:00 History of China!  28:46 The Humble Courtesan! 38:24 A Secret Superfruit! 47:18 Nutrition in Chinese Medicine! 53:58 Derzolation! 55:37 Outro   Links: Who Loves Chinese Food | Dragon Dee Songs for Kids (https://youtu.be/H-286mdkTdY?si=iAkPcF9dE0aLl8o6) Chinese National Anthem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCMV0Zd_Yo4) Chinese Names in English (https://www.chinesenamesinenglish.com/wiki/Liansong) The wonders of Jujube (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41438-020-00346-5) Pink Panther Theme (https://youtu.be/lp6z3s1Gig0?si=BegfQLyM3gQm98CA)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

In this after-sun episode of HHE, Judge Dersley slaps on some lotion and steps onto Super Paradise beach to reveal his innermost thoughts about Ryan's episode on hotspots on the Sun during the space age. Will physics-talk enflame his inner-core? Will the story of Petro the pelican make him sit up on his sunbed? Will tales of Larry Lamb tickle the Judge’s cockles? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:34 First Impressions & Planet Hobo! 09:12 Solar Power! 15:48 Topless Models & Larry Lamb! 21:50 Lesbos! 26:48 Petro the Pelican! 30:01 The Verdict! 34:02 Outro (+ Dersley the nudist?)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

It’s hot stuff this week as Ryan takes Pete to discover Hotspots on the Sun during 1957 to 1975.  We learn how hot the sun is (hint - very), the hot stuff that breathed new life into a national newspaper, and reminisce about one teenager’s summer of love on a sun-drenched island.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:53 Orientation to the Sun! 09:06 History of the Sun!  16:40 What is a ‘Hotspot’? 19:19 Hotspots on Sol! 27:57 Hotspots in The Sun! 45:05 Hotspot in the Sun! 01:02:19 Derzolation! 01:04:15 Outro   Thanks: The Fantastic ‘Nic the Greek’ (Nicos Nikolaidis)   Links: Annie ‘Tomorrow’ (https://youtu.be/KahOD-93D7U?si=90rEPnsPzs24rhxA) Star Trek Theme (https://youtu.be/ykSrLwHGve4?si=iSJMrT-88lLl0XpR) 40 Minutes, 1985 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnZzt9iQgW4) Seeburg Background Music (https://youtu.be/la31Dm39J-E?si=h17-M_GbiRJ-ERUQ) Greek Tavern Instrumentals (https://youtu.be/fLLHFGoafe8?si=zLEBYC7bbsbLYzU8) Mykonos 1960S, Dimitris Koutsoukos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4WsXJ3-mKU)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

In this after-show episode, a grumpy Judge Dersley braces himself to deliver a verdict on an episode he was initially reluctant to even grade! But will an awe-inspiring discussion about the speed of sandworms and chilling tales of the Mongolian death worm warm the Judge’s resolve? Will the marvels of Eidetic Memory and the shocking revelation of living furniture in the Duniverse calm the Judge’s mind? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:36 First Impressions & Sandworm Speed! 07:21 Eidetic Memory! 11:39 Chairdogs! 17:00 Dunes & Deathworms! 22:04 Magic Mushrooms! 25:26 Dune vs Star Wars! 28:36 The Verdict! 32:14 Outro (+ 2022 vs 2021 Wine!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Dust off your gom jabbar and join Pete as he whisks Ryan on a whirlwind tour of the Duniverse in this special episode inspired by the release of Dune: Part Two - now out in cinemas across the planet! In this giant sandworm of an episode, amidst the chaos of intergalactic battles and political intrigue, Pete tries to find Ryan a moment of zen on the vast sand dunes of Arrakis. Together, in the company of memorable Mentats and formidable Space Nuns, they'll navigate the shifting sands of power, identity, and destiny. Don't miss this epic journey into the heart of the Duniverse, where the only thing more vast than the desert is the depth of the human spirit!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:39 Introducing the Duniverse! 12:54 Orientation to the Duniverse!  31:54 Mindfulness in the Duniverse! 41:49 Mentats! 50:08 Space Nuns! 58:33 Derzolation! 01:01:00 Outro   Thanks: Rya Wolves (https://youtu.be/-xlTALf9q_4?si=LUV1D_--Erqfx565) Distant Sun - God Emperor (https://youtu.be/EylBD9RH8J4?si=p3oJf7yAJmLwrm7M) Dune Music Ambiance (https://youtu.be/QIloY7GZdrc?si=TI0K5dtRyu8M2fSV) Timotei Commercial (https://youtu.be/U7bakst2ask?si=aVEz2hlFWbnLoncL) 30 Minute Healing Meditation Music (https://youtu.be/S28okokNtFk?si=CvaR3mgGNwU1Fl6v) And a huge spicy thanks to Dan Collins! (https://linktr.ee/dunethemusical)   Links: Study of memory (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15516709cog1004_4) About Smart Drugs (https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/smart-drugs-can-decrease-productivity-in-people-who-dont-have-adhd-study-finds) Mindfulness study (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0163834382900263) Mindfulness study (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4649004/)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

In this after-show episode, Judge Dersley delves into Ryan and Pete's exploration of 'Snacks in Uganda during the 1990s', examining everything from the beloved Rolex to the tale of biscuit mogul Mohammed Hamid, and even the unexpected link between Uganda and Gandhi's ashes. As the duo await the judge's final assessment of their culinary deep dive, intriguing additional facts come to light. Will their efforts on the snack front hold up to Judge Dersley's scrutiny, or will they face a verdict of unsavoury proportions? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:23 First Impressions & Britania Biscuits! 06:42 The Rolex! 11:19 The Pearl of Africa! 14:36 Mohammed Hamid! 18:54 Ghandi’s Ashes! 23:30 Nsenene! 27:58 The Verdict! 31:08 Outro (+ The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

In an Out Of Office special, Ryan and Pete discover the delights of snacks in Uganda in the 1990s. Learn about the dictator who liked to have people for dinner, the entrepreneur who built a business out of biscuits and discover the signature snack of Uganda that gave its name to a whole region.    Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:54 Orientation to Uganda 09:54 History of Uganda  17:40 Britania Biscuits 26:20 Taste Test & Kabalagala 38:16 Outro   Links: Royco Cubes - For The Tastiest Beans (https://youtu.be/mni44eTxnF8?si=tb5Xs1fI0kMd6L8A) Baximba - Ugandan Local Instrumental (https://youtu.be/RNFl0t6z2P8?si=5bF3pYgpYeYsN81s) Uganda National Anthem (https://youtu.be/E4ix6qWZnYM?si=kXNapGuOKcrhpfwy) Who Killed Captain Alex? (https://wakaliwood.com/)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

The Judge has no time for woolly thinking this week as he assesses Ryan's episode on knitting in Scandinavia during the 16th century. In this after-show episode, you’ll learn the cultural, historical and mineral value of your bones and meet a man named Themistocles Gluck. But what will Judge Dersley make of it all? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:18 First Impressions & Sky-Knit! 06:20 Lizbet the Witch! 11:24 The First Sign of Civilisation! 16:04 The Effects of Copper Leeching! 20:22 Themistocles Gluck! 22:40 The Final Verdict! 26:04 Outro (+ Jumpers & Spying!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Ryan takes Pete to Scandinavia, home of the Vikings, to discover knitting in the 16th century! Discover the hotly-contested origins of the art. Wonder at the warmth and workability of wool. And learn about the marvellous mitten that changed knitting history!    Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:12 Orientation to Scandinavia 13:38 History of Scandinavia  21:46 What is Knitting? 30:30 Origins of Knitting in Scandinavia  38:00 The Mysterious Mitten! 52:08 The Medical Miracle! 01:02:16 The Dune-alator! 01:05:09 Outro   Links: Arthur Askey - Knitting (https://youtu.be/sIWIXjpf7YE?si=KRE05ckYXEV1WpVl) Eihwar - Ragnarök (https://youtu.be/yxMQeu-ilJo?si=AvxPwkz39VUs35tY) Gammel Jegermarsj - Old Rangers March (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSdIItW_QoY) Viking music (https://youtu.be/dfG0K0an_Ls?si=c1BvJIC9Tq9_1LsI) Game Show Theme Music (https://youtu.be/UaRrDZWhtWA?si=Eqybx5HfwXheIE1w) Dune OST – Main Theme | Hans Zimmer (https://youtu.be/gydWS-cJ-wM?si=q5UdHVCkNncb5p88)  Pennsylvania Polka | Frank Yankovic (https://youtu.be/Yeb08cbUswk?si=nqMotjRkQ2H7s-L2)    Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

The judge is back for more in ’24 - and to kick off the new year, he’s assessing Pete’s episode on ‘Latin in Bahrain during 1939-1945’! In this after-show critique, you’ll learn more about the art of pearl cultivation, delight in the dubious latin names given to flora and fauna, and take a tour through some of the greatest forgeries of history. But all of that is filler for the meat of the show - what will Judge Dersley make of it all, will he grade it altus or humilis? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:06 First Impressions! 05:12 Great Forgeries of History! 09:00 Pearl Diving in Bahrain! 14:22 Dubious Binomial Names! 17:11 Dugong Dugon! 20:36 The Final Verdict! 25:18 Outro (+ Things to do in Bahrain!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete and Ryan head off to the Persian Gulf to discover Latin in Bahrain during 1930 to 1945. Find out how the British tried to win the hearts and minds of the people of Bahrain, learn about the lawsuit between rival nations that relied on a set of forged documents, and indulge in spot of birdwatching. Veni, Vidi, Podcasti.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:12 Orientation to Bahrain 11:44 History of Bahrain 22:26 What is Latin? 27:21 Propaganda 42:23 Hawar Islands 48:26 Cormorants 54:12 Derzolation! 56:12 Outro   Links: Bahrain National Anthem (https://rebrand.ly/fd542d) Can You Feel The Love Tonight in Latin, Lion King | Nocte Amīcā Amantibus (lyrics: Stefano Vittori) (https://rebrand.ly/29f4tg1) Arabic Background Music | Mehtab Alam Explorer (https://rebrand.ly/bo1l5qr)  Roman Battle Music & Epic Roman Music (https://rebrand.ly/4p84d6t) Learning Latin Greetings: Hello! Goodbye! Salvē! Valē! (https://rebrand.ly/upcyllh)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Pete and Ryan kick off 2024 by accidentally releasing a special episode. What's it about? Listen and find out, or else you might get the Blues. Oh, that's spoiled it, still, tune in anyway.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:18 Bugablue 10:04 The US Army Band “Pershing’s Own” 22:35 The US Army Blues 29:30 Outro   Links: https://www.youtube.com/@usarmyband President Obama Sings "Sweet Home Chicago" (https://rb.gy/iol3vg) Miles Davis - So What (https://rebrand.ly/25mavqg) Etta James - At Last (https://rebrand.ly/670zmuq) Muddy Waters - Mannish Boy (https://rebrand.ly/m12ywhl)  Steve Lawrence - I Gotta Be Me (https://rebrand.ly/dc14tx2) Eddie Fisher - Wish You Were Here (https://rebrand.ly/y8gg2sh)  "Taps" - Bugle Call (https://rebrand.ly/6453ffm)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time for the End of the Year Quiz! There’s everything to play for this year – pride, bragging rights, honour. No actual prizes though. Judge Dersley once-again occupies the quizmaster’s chair as Pete and Ryan go head-to-head in an unmissable display of world knowledge, podcast memory and shameless cheating.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:46 Round One: Each Other's Episodes 06:45 Round Two: Fascinating Characters! 09:38 Round Three: Flags! 13:17 Round Four: Who, What, Where, When, Why? 18:27 Round Five: AI Explains Episodes! 22:21 Round Six: Interesting Curiosities! 25:19 Round Seven: Quick Fire! 28:00 Winner of the EOTY Quiz 2023! 28:55 Outro   Thanks: @stephen_brunton (Fiverr.com) | www.stephenbruntonvoiceover.com   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

What’s that noise? Its jingle bells, in Turkey, during 1400 to 1600CE. In this episode Ryan talks Turkey including Christmas turkeys, turkeys in space and how to fertilise your turkey. Also we share the story of Jingle Bells and enjoy a history of bell-making in the Ottoman empire. Merry Christmas everyone!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:06 Orientation to Turkey 10:49 History of Turkey 18:14 What is 'Jingle Bells'? 31:50 Ahmet the Crotal Bellmaker: Part One 43:30 Ahmet the Crotal Bellmaker: Part Two 50:16 Ahmet the Crotal Bellmaker: Part Three 59:12 Derzolator 01:00:54 Outro   Links: Crazy Turkish Christmas Song (https://rb.gy/9fsf4m)   Turkey in the Straw / Burl Ives (https://rb.gy/emspv5) Turkish versiyon Jingle Bell (https://shorturl.at/ioFI3) Jingle Bell Rock / Bobby Helms 1957 (https://shorturl.at/nqvZ9)  Home Alone (1990) I Made My Family Disappear (https://shorturl.at/dAWZ2)  Classical Ottoman Music (https://shorturl.at/eLPX0)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

It's a Podvent Special! What's that, you ask? Listen and find out.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:49 Brief Orientation & History of Türkiye 03:40 Door One: Cheer 05:15 Door Two: Goodwill 06:25 Door Three: Three Kings 08:14 Door Four: Wrapping Paper 09:46 Door Five: Ornaments 12:21 Door Six: Vixen 15:04 Door Seven: Scrooge 17:38 Door Eight: Wise men 20:47 Door Nine: Mistletoe 22:49 Door Ten: Joy 27:15 Door Eleven: Gingerbread 29:45 Door Twelve: Toys 32:07 Door Thirteen: Comet 34:34 Door Fourteen: Stockings 36:32 Door Fifteen: December 38:44 Door Sixteen: Mary 41:10 Door Seventeen: Naughty 43:58 Door Eighteen: Peppermint 45:48 Door Nineteen: Shepherd 49:16 Door Twenty: Goose 51:21 Door Twenty-One: Eggnog 53:52 Door Twenty-Two: Myrhh 56:18 Door Twenty-Three: Chimney 59:39 Door Twenty-Four: Miracle 01:03:47 Outro   Links: Visit the Podvent Calendar (https://app.tuerchen.com/PhgNtJ2Z0WyXutVm) @stephen_brunton (Fiverr.com)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

The Judge rules on whether Pete’s presentation of coal in Wales was a hit or the pits. Plus, find out about the pioneering female miners of South Wales, discover why you might hear Welsh spoken in Argentina and relive the hard, hard life of a celebrity pit pony. But has Pete done enough for a great grade? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:42 First Impressions & 30% Discount! 08:10 The Welsh Language! 11:20 The Importance of Pit Ponies! 16:56 Winnie the Famous Pony! 20:52 Female Miners! 25:00 The Verdict 29:34 Outro (+ Portmeirion!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete takes Ryan to the Welsh valleys to discover the history of coal mining. Learn everything you need to get started on your new career underground. Discover the miner-turned-author who literally wrote the book on the subject. And find out why an American singing legend singing ‘Old Man River’ meant so much to the people of South Wales. Dig it!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:12 Orientation to Wales 12:40 History of Wales 21:24 Coal & Ceri! 34:49 The Miner Writer! 47:20 Old Man Miner! 56:56 Santalator! 01:00:00 Outro   Links: Welsh National Anthem: https://t.ly/DZSAG Bread of Heaven: https://t.ly/-Znth Welsh Folk Song - Hen Ferchetan: https://rb.gy/0ny5x1 These Poor Hands: https://t.ly/O-hQE Life of Paul Robeson: https://t.ly/VA8__ Paul Robeson ‘Old Man River’: https://t.ly/0V8gp Audio of Paul Robeson concert: https://rb.gy/gwkm27 Big Pit Coal Museum: https://rb.gy/b4ohwe Thanks to: Ceri Thomas of the Big Pit National Coal Museum for his time and knowledge Maxfield Weir for his Kingly voice talent   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Ryan has a deep belief that Judge Dersely will hold him in high esteem for his episode on Faith in the Kamchatka Peninsula during 1450-1750. Will some additional material about the Russian military’s continued presence in Kamchatka, a myth from the Koryak tribe about their tricksome raven deity, and an account of the first explorer to Kamchatka, help bring him good fortune? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:46 First Impressions & Itelmen Facts! 07:48 Adventures with Atlasov! 12:34 Talking Castration! 16:43 Missile Tests & The Terrible Tsunami! 23:38 The Raven Who Stole The Moon And The Sun! 26:44 The Verdict 30:06 Outro (+ Neuro-Theology)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Journey through time and faith in this week's episode of HHE Podcast, where we delve into the spiritual landscape of the Kamchatka Peninsula from 1450-1750. Join Pete and Ryan as they explore the rich tapestry of beliefs and practices in this remote and rugged land. Uncover the mysteries of the native peoples' spiritual connection to nature. Then meet Ivan Berezhnoy, a Russian missionary whose journey to Kamchatka marked a pivotal moment in the region's religious history. And finally, take a tour into the enigmatic world of the Skoptsy sect, a group whose radical beliefs will make you shrivel with fear!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:14 Orientation to the Kamchatka Peninsula 12:51 History of the Kamchatka Peninsula 19:33 What is ‘Faith’? 24:07 Meet the Itelmens! 32:40 Ivan Berezhnoy's Mission! 46:25 Selivanov's Scissors! 54:43 Derzolation 56:29 Outro   Links: OTYKEN - STORM (https://t.ly/Hcy1L) The Anthem of Kamchatka Krei (https://t.ly/q6Ong) 11+ hours of Russian Orthodox Music (https://t.ly/zgZm6) Itelmens — Indians of Russia (https://t.ly/oo9lo) "Чукотка" весёлый кoрякский танец (https://t.ly/oDnom)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Pete’s Manila episode is in the dock. Did Judge Dersley find Philippine martial arts a fun-filled foray into facts? Or did he not stick with it? Plus discover the story of the beer-based basketball team and learn about fighting cocks on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:38 First Impressions 08:24 Mega Manilla! 12:14 San Miguel Beermen! 17:40 Cock Fighting! 22:39 San Miguel Eskrima! 27:37 The Verdict 31:10 Outro (+ Shoe Lady)    Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

This week Pete enters the HHE Podcast dojo to discover Martial Arts in the Philippines during the period of the Chinese Civil War. Discover the fast and furious fighters of Eskrima, learn about the rough-and-ready origins of their art and the sometimes-fatal fights that came with it, and find out how today’s art is a rather more civilised affair.     Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:08 Orientation to the Philippines 15:15 History of the Philippines 27:34 The History of the Chinese Civil War 29:21 What are Martial Arts? 33:55 Escrima 42:55 The Formalisation of Escrima 58:25 The Derzolator 00:11 Outro   Links: Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (https://t.ly/GzYuf) National Anthem of the Philippines (https://t.ly/U-FDK) Documentary on Eskrima: Eskrimadors (https://t.ly/0nXPS)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

The crypt cracks open. The Judge rises, hungering for justice from beyond the grave. Will Ryan satisfy his thirst with twisted tales of Herman the Zombie and Madame Bobine's living nightmare? Or will the Judge demand more morbid secrets of 19th century Paris? The Verdict will soon be revealed on this night... of THE LIVING DEAD!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:35 Gourmet Brains! 08:45 White Zombie 11:51 Paris is Perfect for a Zombie Invasion! 16:10 Charles Nodier & Herman the Zombie! 18:34 The Early Burial of Madame Bobine! 22:44 The Tomb of Georges Rodenbach! 25:45 The Verdict! 29:46 Outro   Thanks:  - The Return of the Living Dead (1985) - (https://t.ly/lEd4p)   - Hannibal (2001) - (https://t.ly/MGGHp)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Embrace the eerie as we venture into a special Halloween episode of HHE Podcast. Join Ryan as he transports you to 19th-century Paris, where you'll discover the chilling mystery of people who think they are dead, endure the tragic tale of a man lost in a bone-filled maze, and step into a theatre made infamous for its blood-curdling on-stage horrors. Spooky spooky spooky!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:12 Orientation to Paris 10:18 History of Paris 17:02 What is ‘The Living Dead’? 22:56 Walking Corpse Syndrome 30:26 Dead Man Walking 47:22 The Theatre of The Living Dead 57:38 Derz-o-later! 59:30 Outro   Links:  - Happy Day in Paris, French Cafe 24 x 7 (https://t.ly/QVjVI)  - La Vie En Rose, Edith Piaf (https://t.ly/wNiyc)  - Spooky Scary Skeletons, Andrew Gold (https://t.ly/YquPG)  - I’m Too Sexy, Right Said Fred (https://t.ly/fzqVY)   Thanks:  - The Detective and Medical Pathologist who wished to remain anonymous. Your support for this episode was invaluable!   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

The abominable Dersley straps on his crampons to survey the Himalaya episode. Including: Indian sacred baths, a mountain-conquering goose, and of course, plenty of Yeti! But is it enough to sway the Judge? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:50 First Impressions 05:38 Yetis! 11:26 Pete Got It Wrong! 13:17 Geese! 17:03 Yeti Movies! 20:12 Naulas! 23:04 The Verdict 26:59 Outro (+ Harold the Yeti)    Thanks:  - The Abominable Snowman (1957) - Official Trailer (https://t.ly/ypnnl)  - Sir David Attenborough Interview (https://t.ly/BAW3C)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

We’re climbing to the top of the world and visiting the Himalayas to discover plumbing. Find out what to do with the little spade in a Tibetan toilet. Learn the story of the hidden hero of the first successful Everest expedition. And discover one naughty Lama’s remarkable secret.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:44 Orientation to the Himalayas 17:16 History of the Himalayas 23:46 What is Plumbing? 30:14 Drop Toilet 36:36 Plumbing at 26,000ft 49:47 Son of a plumber! 57:14 Spook-o-later! 59:53 Outro   Links:  - Tibetan Music (https://rb.gy/gng86)  - Himalayas | Stewart Copeland | Ricky Kej | Divine Tides (https://rb.gy/h6nng)  - Everest, The First Ascent – the story of Griffith Pugh: (https://rb.gy/tmil9)  - Himalaya a human history: (https://rb.gy/nbbm2)  - Shadow Tibet blog: (https://rb.gy/ost9k)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

The Judge peers over his glasses at our Lebanon episode. Discover the proud history of the Cedars of Lebanon, the wide world of the Weirs and play along with the HHE Podcast-exclusive Ronald Reagan quiz. All this and more on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:41 First Thoughts & The Future 08:58 The Cedar Tree 13:27 Weirs 17:08 Ronald Reagan or not Ronald Reagan? 23:19 The Verdict 28:48 Outro 30:08 Bonus Section on Lebanese Wine   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete and Ryan are taking a break from regularly Derzolated episodes, so in this one-off 'Out Of Office' special, they've been assigned 'Negotiation in Lebanon during 1984'. Discover the human cost of tough government and find out how violence may not be the answer after all!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Orientation to Lebanon 07:58 History of Lebanon 16:53 1984 20:10 Non-Negotiable 42:02 The Real Back and Forth 52:44 Outro   Links:  - Lebanon National Anthem (https://youtu.be/jbvIlEB-zNM?si=CLONZjJiyYyms3ma)  - Fawer Ya Kedri (Nay) (https://youtu.be/-ptNpR5DuVU?si=Z838UABbxkaEIXEC)  - Eurythmics "Sex Crime" 1984 (https://youtu.be/IcTP7YWPayU?si=9rR-W2XV4kfo5MCo)  - Ronald Reagan Discusses Results of Negotiations Made after Screen Actors Strike (https://youtu.be/mblbXPnyjmI?si=ulYqxd3P7_ZGoShw)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Guadeloupe comes under the Judge's glare this week. Discover the museum of failure, a beach full of bones, and find out if Ryan finally gets the grade he deserves. All this and more on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:52 Slavery Museums 07:14 The Council of Europe Museum Prize 13:28 Skeleton Beach 16:39 Luc Reinette 23:41 The Verdict 28:49 Outro   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Set sail for the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe in which we learn the less-than-sweet story of sugar, and discover the ups and downs of developing a modern marvel to memorialise those who suffered.     Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:26 Orientation to Guadeloupe 13:28 History of Guadeloupe 21:01 Carte Blanche 26:42 The Idea 34:23 The Location 45:25 The Design 52:04 The Opening 57:24 Derzolation 59:05 Outro   Links:  - Ban'Biyo - Disk la Réyé (https://shorturl.at/fopz8)  - The Archies - Sugar Sugar (https://shorturl.at/cqHI2)  - Caribbean Centre of Expressions and Memory of the Slave Trade and Slavery (https://memorial-acte.fr)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete's Tropic of Cancer episode is up before Judge Dersley this episode. Is salt really a rock? Can you visit a place that's an imaginary line? And just how sweary is Henry Miller’s book? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:26 The Tropic of Cancer 06:22 The Tropic of Taurus & Cancer 13:48 Movies 19:11 Is Rock-Salt a Rock & Salt Mines 23:54 The Verdict 28:48 Outro   Thanks:  - Shirt Guy   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete takes on a round-the-world challenge and finds himself between a rock and a hard place on the Tropic of Cancer. We discover the surprising product that rated alongside gold in value on the trans-Saharan trade routes and we meet a pair of travelling historians whose journeys took them from Africa to China. Also, learn how a failed rebellion can still bring down a dynasty, and find out how you might apply for your harlot’s license in 9th Century China.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Orientation to The Tropic of Cancer 16:07: History of The Tropic of Cancer 18:34 Between a Rock and a Hard Place 22:22 A Rocky Start 31:10 Travelling the Tropic 44:11 Rebellion in China 50:43 Derzolation 52:19 Outro   Links: - Tropical Beach Music (https://t.ly/fdZ70) - Video showing how the tropics and the sun relate (https://shorturl.at/GKZ38) - Unofficial flag for the Tropic of Cancer (https://shorturl.at/cuIL6) - Henry Miller’s Tropic of Cancer (https://shorturl.at/gjBFI) - 70s Cop Show Music (https://shorturl.at/adgTU)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Ryan's Antarctic episode is under the gavel. Did his expert guest impress? What sights can you see in the Antarctic? Where can you find pemmican in space? And what is an expert's view on the likely survival of humanity itself? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:59 More on Pemmican 07:52 McMurdo Station 12:36 The first people to visit Antarctica 19:09 Why the future has wings 25:08 The Verdict 30:07 Outro   Thanks:  - Professor Roger Smith  - Shirt Guy   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Finally, Ryan tackles Communism in Antarctica during the Triassic. Find out what it takes to dig in the polar extremes and meet the bulldog-walrus-pig-lizard that lived there millions of years ago.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:28 Orientation to Antarctica 14:16: History of Antarctica 20:44 What is Communism & The Triassic 30:32 Professor Roger Smith 33:46 Lystrosaurus & Communism 39:00 Red Star & Communism 44:24 Archaeology & Communism 50:46 Migration & Communism 57:02 Pirates & Communism 01:01:02 IMAX 3D Movie 01:02:05 Derzolation 01:04:24 Outro   Thanks:  - Professor Roger Smith   Links:  - March of the Motherland (https://youtu.be/1VR7wJMj2BA?si=5UHSctWW-XwS8m-9)  - A Message (https://shorturl.at/jqY45)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Special guest-host Jim Coulson is in the dock awaiting judgement from Judge Dersley. Will his Yorkshire Day episode prove sufficiently factual and entertaining, or will the Judge deem it worthy of the worms of Ilkley Moor? Containing facts and trivia unable to fit into the main episode, found out about the King of the Ferrets, how Goddard killed some people, why the head of Richard Plantagenet’s head appears to shoppers in York, and how Singaporeans harnessed the smell of fear. All of that now on… THE VERDICT!    Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:28 First Impressions 05:34 Ferret Bothering 11:24 The Bradford Humbug Poisoning & Ridings 17:46 Wine, a Spike and Anniversary Dates 22:22 The Poo-seum 27:12 The Verdict 31:47 Outro     Thanks:  - Jim Coulson (https://bewildereddad.com)   Links:  - 1981: REG MELLOR - KING of the FERRET LEGGERS | Look North | Animal Magic | BBC Archive (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1eIokd38do)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

It’s Yorkshire day, you wazzock! A special guest host takes Ryan and Pete on a tour of Britain’s largest county. Uncover the mystery of the princes in the tower and the evil king who murdered them. Or did he? Find out how well you can live whilst under house arrest and the downside of being an unwilling jailer.. And discover the museum that smells of poo… on purpose! By ‘eck, it’s an HHE Yorkshire special!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:28 Orientation to Yorkshire 16:28 History of Yorkshire 24:26 What is 'Adding Insult to Injury'? 27:44 A Right Royal Hump 43:40 A Right Royal Banquet 54:34 Outro   Thanks:  - Jim Coulson (https://bewildereddad.com)   Links:  - Theme from Last Of The Summer Wine (https://youtu.be/TVUq2fdr39I?si=e29Xtq_NB9x64nS3)  - On Ilkla Moor Baht’at (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUsQ9Qs2DQo)  - Yorkshire Dialect (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScELaXMCVis)  - Patrick Stewart Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED (https://youtu.be/zdLj_8Bo4yo?si=55RcHW2276NQyts4)  - What's wrong with Wensleydale? | Wallace & Gromit (https://youtu.be/5KJ8oEsE_wo?si=OC4Zr8FIowBKF3Dq)  - Prince Andrew & the Epstein Scandal: The Newsnight Interview - BBC News (https://youtu.be/QtBS8COhhhM?si=PG-ofVaHdwCtj1lu)  - Blackadder II - Yuck! (https://youtu.be/yNgUAtIQjPM?si=EV_qgGnAmF_fIZr7)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

With Pete and Ryan’s Out of Office fiesta continuing, the Judge is back in charge for a grading of their episode in Montenegro. Extra content unable to fit into the main episode will be sworn in as evidence, including the darker side of Montenegro’s history, monster fish, and the laziest Montenegrins. Will it be enough to sway the Judge? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:33 More on Tutua 04:49 The Darker Side of Boka Bay 08:36 Headhunting 10:58 Monster Fish 16:10 Montenegrins are Lazy People 20:30 The Verdict 23:43 Outro   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Still on vacation, Pete and Ryan make their way to ancient Montenegro to study it's stunning geography! What makes a river a ria? And who was the fearsome queen whose love of booty made Ancient Rome furious? Find out now on this week's 'Out of Office' episode!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:42 Orientation to Montenegro 05:54 History of Montenegro 10:06 Bay of Kotor 14:52 Teuta 22:42 Outro   Links:  - Folk music from Montenegro - Crnogorsko Oro (https://youtu.be/oIm9AR0Sku4)  - Montenegro National Anthem (https://youtu.be/tDbXbP75tJc)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Ryan and Pete are in the dock as a duo for their Thailand episode. Did were-tigers, king Rama and the real-life story of The King and I impress the judge? Plus, Siamese cats... still a thing, or renamed to keep with the times? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:26 The King & I 07:40 The Bullingdon Club 11:03 Were-Tigers 13:59 The Verdict 17:25 Outro   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete and Ryan are Out of the Office, but that doesn't mean no podcast. In this shorter-than-usual episode, Pete and Ryan head to Thailand to discover Tradition and Folklore.. including the King who was determined to modernise, and the man who refused to let go of the past. Also a lot of people called Rama.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Orientation to Thailand 04:50 History of Thailand 09:24 Tradition 16:44 Folktales 24:50 Outro   Links:   - O.K.บ่อ้าย - ข้าวทิพย์ ธิดาดิน (https://youtu.be/UvLRd3-Mh5U) - Thailand national anthem (https://youtu.be/cOWfayODNZ4) - Thai Instrumental Music (https://youtu.be/QQVlR4swmS4)   Contact:   https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

The Judge is in a grumpy mood and that means Peter is set for a roast. Featuring new content not included in the main episode. Find out what things Peter got wrong. Hear about the tragic demise of Clive of India. And learn what happens if you find yourself hunted by a Bengal Tiger. It’s time to enter the courtroom and discover what Judge Dersley thought of HHE episode 74 - ‘Nine Lives in Bangladesh during the Victorian Era’. Listen now to… THE VERDICT!    Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:08 Rabindranath Tagore 06:20 Peter Got it Wrong! 09:29 The Tragic Demise of Clive of India 15:22 The Bengal Tiger 21:04 Bose 24:43 The Verdict 28:49 Outro   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

In this death-defying trip to the Victorian era, Pete takes Ryan on a visit to South Asia to Bangladesh where they meet three remarkable people. Join them to hear the song of the singing mystic, learn about the early feminist author who wrote sci-fi, and tune in to listen to the scientist without whom radio may never have happened!    Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Orientation to Bangladesh 12:36 History of Bangladesh 22:10 Nine Lives 25:54 The one who played 34:48 The one who strayed 45:08 The one who stayed 55:24 Derzolation 57:02 Outro   Thanks: Reddit user u/Mehreencantdraw    Links: Sultanas dream full text (https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/sultana/dream/dream.html) Bangladesh national anthem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0UFup1VmgU) Sounds of the Ektara (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18uzwFOo0dw)  'Kichhu Din Mone Mone' by Parvathy Baul (https://youtu.be/tNh2kjmSzPw) Super Mario Bros Theme Music (https://youtu.be/In8WfBgBEis)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

New episode! The excrement hits the fan as Dersley casts his judgement over Ryan’s episode on Excrement in Scotland during 1600-1650. Featuring new content not included in the main episode. But will His Honour’s grading result in Ryan floating to victory or getting flushed with anger? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!    Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:44 Initial thoughts on Ep73 05:16 Groom of the Stool 13:12 Lavatories of the future 20:18 The oldest poop in the world 23:08 Midden Mystery! 26:50 The Verdict 30:25 Outro   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Ryan takes Pete round the U-bend to discover excrement in Scotland in the early 1700s. Find out how storing stools in your front garden could make you big money, how being the King’s favourite could leave you lurking in his loo and travel to Edinburgh to discover the nastiness of Nor Loch.      Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:44 Orientation to Scotland 06:48 History of Scotland 12:14 Excrement 18:14 What was like life in Scotland during the early 17th Century? 26:10 Shitting in the Country 35:41 Urban sanitation 44:44 Nor Loch 53:10 Groom of the Stool 01:02:20 Derzolation 01:04:08 Outro   Thanks:  - Richard Oram, Professor of Medieval and Environmental History, at the University of Stirling  - Dr Aaron Allen, Institute for Academic Development, at the University of Edinburgh  - Archaeological researcher, Morag Cross  - Dr Simon Gilmour, Director of Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (www.socantscot.org)   Links:  - Highlanders - Scotland the Brave (https://youtu.be/OTJMRfATKdU)  - National Anthem of Scotland (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LePGv1Pb2L4)  - Home Shopping Club-SPREE Ident 1994 (https://youtu.be/Lk8nwA3yF4k)  - Singing in the Rain for Orchestra (https://youtu.be/SHIKnubmcG4)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

New episode! Will Pete's tales from Cape Verde - of revolution and rhythm - hit the spot? Or will he just be punished for outrageously cutting corners? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:16 First Thoughts on Ep72 06:42 Cutting Corners in Cabo Verde 12:23 Lava Poking 18:47 Celebrating Cesaria Evora 22:29 When Che met Cabral + Korda's Rights 27:10 The Verdict 31:46 Outro   Thanks: Grupo Pilon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCroxYgoBWbswfyxfm9tl_7A    Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

In this episode Pete takes Ryan on a journey to Africa to discover the tropical islands of Cape Verde between the years of 1990 and 1995. Learn the story of the nation’s journey from colony to democracy and the remarkable leader who helped them get there. And discover the music of the islands, including the mournful music of Morna and the subversive sounds of Funana, courtesy of one of the bands keeping the music alive today.    Chapters: 00:00 Intro01:28 Orientation of Cape Verde15:58 History of Cape Verde25:34 What is Cutting Corners?30:14 Amílcar Cabral45:42 Cesária Évora51:06 Grupo Pilon59:06 Cutting Corners Conclusion01:00:54 Derzolation01:02:24 Outro Thanks: Cesária ÉvoraGrupo PilonCape Verde National Anthem (https://youtu.be/bSmxEoALxqc) Links:Grupo Pilon: (https://shorturl.at/dryCQ) About Morna (https://shorturl.at/brGXY)Biography of Amilcar Cabral (https://shorturl.at/dGI34)    Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcasthttp://hhepodcast.com

There is a great disturbance in the Force as Darth Dersley takes to the Emperor's throne to review and grade HHE Ep. 71 'Wood in the Star Wars Galaxy during the High Republic'. Will he award Ryan a ceremonial medal or find it a load of old Bantha Poodoo? Find out now on: THE VERDICT!   Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:21 Gungi & Buckets of Blood 07:01 Inspirations for Star Wars 10:53 Simon the Killer Ewok 14:31 Mardji the Award-Winning Elephant 18:43 Jake M. Wood 23:25 The Verdict 26:57 Outro   Contact https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

It’s May the Fourth and so HHE Podcast is celebrating Star Wars with a trip to a galaxy far, far away to look for all things Wood during the time of the High Republic! Learn what use a Wroshyr tree has for a Wookie. Learn why the dark side of The Drengir is something to be feared. And hear from the man who has given voice to a younger version of Yoda (and we don’t mean Grogu). Stay in formation as we enter Hyperspace and feel the Force flow through you on this extra special Star Wars episode of History Happened Everywhere!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:53 Orientation to the Star Wars Galaxy 08:38 Confused Timelines 13:35 History of the Star Wars Galaxy 30:10 Wood in Star Wars 33:06 Kashyyyk & Burryaga Agaburry 41:35 The Drengir 47:17 Comic Book Lettering 01:00:36 Derzolation 01:02:38 Outro   Thanks: Disney, Lucasfilm, George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau and all of the other incredible creatives involved in the making of Star Wars!  Special thanks to our incredible guest, comic-book letterer - Jake M. Wood! Read Jake’s comics: Star Wars High Republic Adventures - https://tinyurl.com/43ayx2h7 Transformers: King Grimlock - https://tinyurl.com/y6m9ptkk Crashing - https://tinyurl.com/2s3558rf Listen to Jake’s music: Wireframe, Decide To Stay (EP) Bandcamp - https://tinyurl.com/5n99fams Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ytvr32ec   Recipe for Bantha Milk (Blue Milk): Ingredients:  ½ cup Rice Milk ½ cup Coconut milk 2 tbsp Cream of coconut 1 tbsp Sugar 1 cup Watermelon juice ¾ cup Pineapple juice 2 tbsp Lime juice ½ tsp Dragon-fruit flavouring Blue food colouring (Spirulina) Optional: White rum Preparation: First, make the Milk Base by mixing: Rice Milk, Coconut Milk, Cream of Coconut, Sugar, then store chilled Second, make the blue flavour syrup by mixing: Watermelon juice, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Dragon Fruit Flavouring, Blue Food Colouring, then store frozen How to serve: Add 1 serving of liquid milk base and frozen flavour syrup in a blender; blend until smooth, thick slush and serve immediately For alcoholic version: Add 2 shots of White Rum to 1 serving of Blue Milk   Links: Star Wars Main Theme - https://youtu.be/_D0ZQPqeJkk Galactic Republic Anthem - https://youtu.be/aQ_zW_PgWeA Star Wars Cantina Theme - https://youtu.be/JaPf-MRKITg Star Wars the High Republic Era Soundtrack - https://youtu.be/NgrKHQhB-gQ Starlight Beacon - https://youtu.be/iy66w5h5mWA The Imperial March - https://youtu.be/-bzWSJG93P8 Theme from Our Tune - https://youtu.be/C6ZDsUGiGqM Mean Green Mother From Outerspace - https://youtu.be/nSyv1IVBmFM Star Wars VII The Force Awakens Trailer Theme - https://youtu.be/pcegZZfjx4U   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

It's judgement day for Papua New Guinea. Will the bird of paradise win over the judge, or will it be an edible phlegm of a grade? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:20 Is Oz an island? 06:30 Traditional Food 08:56 The Crocodile People of PNG 12:08 International Greens 15:56 Garrett Morgan 18:30 Bougainville Independence 22:44 How Green Wallpaper Kills 26:28 The Verdict 29:52 Outro   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete takes Ryan to the Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea, home of the glorious bird of paradise. Discover how cannibalism led to the Laughing Death, meet a tribe whose language is dying out and the incredible anthropologist who travelled deep into the jungle to preserve it.   Chapters:   00:00 Intro 01:38 Orientation of PNG 12:17 History of PNG 18:34 What is Green? 24:08 Environment 37:21 Newness & Inexperience 56:12 Derzolation 58:23 Outro   Thanks to Don Kulick   Links:   Papua New Guinea National Anthem - Instrumental (https://youtu.be/ijd4RVhS9Vk) Pākīpika Hema Folk Choir - Music (https://youtu.be/wDWORKEGiMY) ‘A Death in the Rainforest’, by Don Kulick (https://tinyurl.com/3ca9tdsz) Star Wars Theme (https://youtu.be/_D0ZQPqeJkk)   Contact:   https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

The Judge presides over a court of mastodon chewing prehistoric podcasters, and he finds them guilty! In this week's after-episode episode, we hear about deadly parasites, inbred mammoths, and why The Flintstone House rocks! But will Ryan achieve a great grade or a regrettable rebuke? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 05:24 The Flintstone House 09:40 Parasites 14:10 Mammoths 16:51 Woody Guthrie 19:21 10,000 BC (TV Show) 23:40 The Verdict 28:10 Outro   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Finally.. Early Man arrives! Because for this episode it’s off to North America in 10,000 BCE when Paleo-Indians roamed the continent. Learn how the first people were careful while hunting, watched what they ate, and hopped like a seal to maintain a decent work-life balance.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:52 Orientation to North America 08:50 History of North America 15:36 Easy Does It 18:19 Hunting Bison Antiquus 26:17 Paleo Foods 40:34 Paleo-Indian Work-life Balance 57:11 Derzolation 59:44 Outro   Links: Woody Guthrie - This Land Is Your Land (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxiMrvDbq3s) Seeburg Background Music record, 1960's instrumental IND-105B (https://youtu.be/la31Dm39J-E) Don McLean - American Pie (https://youtu.be/-LCffyOb3_Y) Chris Stipdonk performs 200 foot, eight inch knuckle hop (https://youtu.be/sqfzceTVWtI) Cool Dinosaur Music, Prehistoric Music & Ancient Music - The Land Before Time (https://youtu.be/cV-p2DYK7Gc)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

This week, the boys are out of town on annual leave so the Judge sits in session to review their ‘listicles’ about Achievement in Taiwan during the time of the Great War (1914-1918). But will his grace consider the show worthy of having achieved anything of note? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:42 Wu Feng 08:19 Taiwan Disasters 14:27 Foot Binding Collections 18:41 Alishan Forest Railway 22:21 The Verdict 27:11 Outro   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

HHE Podcast is off to Taiwan for an 'Out of Office' special! Learn about achievements on the island of Taiwan during the time of the Great War (1914-1918) - including the freeing of female feet, learning to live longer, and finding ethical alternatives to headhunting!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:30 Orientation of Taiwan 08:56 History of Taiwan 15:38 Colonial Achievements 20:32 Gender Progression 25:25 Janet B. Montgomery McGovern 33:36 Outro   Thanks & Links: Nini Music - LongMa (https://tinyurl.com/wr3zkswy) Bandcamp: https://ninimusic.bandcamp.com/releases Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3pw57Jl Apple Music: https://apple.co/3nr0AWH Republic of China Anthem- Three Principles of the People (https://tinyurl.com/57bhvj3x) National Flag Anthem of the Republic of China (https://tinyurl.com/3dts98mr) Comedian Stewart Lee vs director Ang Lee (https://tinyurl.com/2pskbyyk)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

This week the Judge decides if Pete’s North Korea episode is defector or defective. Did the delights of international assassination, mischief in Macao and the horrors of hacking make the grade? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:12: Just the Other Day & NK Haircuts 05:47 Douglas MacArthur & The Caste System 10:22 Air-dropping The Interview & When Lang Killed Hitler 14:00 Kim Jong-un’s daughter & Dictatorix 17:12: Kim Jong-chul 19:58 Kim Jong-un 22:18 Extraordinary Claims 24:36 The Verdict 28:56 Outro   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

In this episode Pete and Ryan discover a country veiled in mystery – North Korea. In an episode where nothing is quite what it seems, discover peculiar prankshows with a shocking punchline, the devastating consequences of making fun of a North Korean leader, and the little-known member of the Kim family whose love for Disney brought nothing but disaster.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Orientation for North Korea 16:10 History of North Korea 24:12 Just the other day & A pig in a poke 29:37 It's just a prank, bro! 37:52 Killing the dictator 49:54 The dangers of Disney 54:04 Revelations 59:39 Derzolation 01:00:42 Outro   Thanks: North Korean Song: We Will Safeguard the Leadership of the Revolution with Desperate Courage! (https://tinyurl.com/zvcwennd) North Korean National Anthem - Instrumental (https://tinyurl.com/4bnhyfw3) Let's Support Our Supreme Commander with Arms (https://tinyurl.com/4zsc6bnr) Seth Rogen Answers The Web’s Most Searched Questions | WIRED (https://tinyurl.com/52m3eudd) We Are Successors to Revolution | North Korean Song (https://tinyurl.com/3z4th8zw)   Links: Big Brother: the story of Kim Jong Nam: pod.link/1606009390 The Lazarus Heist: pod.link/1561990291   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

This week, the Judge sits in session to review Ryan’s Maldivian mystery where we uncovered the pre-Islamic faith that vanished for centuries. But did the Judge find it sacrilegious or sacri-licious? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:16 Flag & Anthem 05:42 Buddhism: Religion, Philosophy or Way of life? 08:05 Divorce Rate 11:36 Genetic History & the Kon-Tiki Expedition 17:02 King Roger II of Sicily 19:50 Pyrard in Brazil 22:04 Elysia Chlorotica - the 'Solar-Powered Sea-Slug' 24:34 The Verdict 27:26 Outro   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

In this episode, Ryan takes us time-travelling back to the High Middle Ages in the Maldives to explore the mysteries of religion. Join us on a journey through history as we meet travellers, explorers, and archaeologists to uncover the enigmatic religion that was once followed on these islands. From thrilling adventures to fascinating discoveries, we'll take you on a thrill-ride through the past to unravel the secrets of a lost religion. So hop on board, buckle up, and say your prayers!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:08 Orientation of The Maldives 10:53 History of the Maldives 25:55 Religion in the Maldives 28:57 Al-Adrisi 33:54 Ibn Batutta 39:39 Francois Pyrard of Lavel 46:10 Moresby, Christopher & Young 50:00 HCP Bell 53:30 John Stanley Gardiner 54:58 HCP Bell Returns to the Maldives 57:34 Thor Heyerdhal & Erik Mikkleson 01:00:04 Wrap up & Derzolation 01:01:50 Outro   Thanks: Maldives National Anthem Instrumental (https://tinyurl.com/4h8a5xs5) Simpsons - Monorail Song (tinyurl.com/yxjm9x9f)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

This week, the Judge sits in session to review Peter’s travels around the Persian Empire where we met Xenophon, Mad Honey and drank tea from a straw with a filter on the end. But did the judge approve of these efforts? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:26 First Impressions & Punishing the Sea 06:12 What's left of the Royal Road? 09:17 Trevor & Marathon 13:04 Mad Honey & Mad Romans 16:25 The Syrian Satirist 18:45 Who made the first straws? 23:45 The Verdict 27:29 Outro   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Pete takes Ryan back to ancient Persia to discover the Levantine nation of Syria. Uncover how ancient Persian roads influenced the US Post Office of today, and follow in the footsteps of a remarkable man who found himself surrounded by enemies, thousands of miles from home and needing to cross a snowy mountain range... in sandals! Also featuring tea, cakes and mad honey.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:02 Orientation 13:17 History 23:16 The Extra Mile 28:47 Trevor from The History of Persia Podcast 39:22 The Royal Road 46:53 Xenophon 59:27 Wrap-up 01:00:36 Derzolation 01:02:51 Outro   Links: National Anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DA3I_OTKqY Full text of Xenophon's Anabasis: https://tinyurl.com/4s8ura25 Website for the History of Persia Podcast: https://historyofpersiapodcast.com/   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

This week, the Judge sits in session to review Ryan’s dream journey to Mexico to meet some sleepy ancient Mesoamericans. But did the judge find it a nightmare? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:16 Cortes & Montezuma 05:32 MexiCoke 09:24 Aztec Death Whistle 13:46 Dream Herb Experiment 21:35 The Verdict 26:06 Outro   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Ryan takes Pete to Mexico to meet the Olmecs, Toltecs, Mayans and more! Witness their horror at the stinky god of nightmares! Find out how best to sleep on a jaguar! And discover what powers lie behind the disgusting dream herb!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Orientation 12:22 History 22:24 What is sleep?  28:12 Sleep in Ancient Mesoamerica 37:20 Dreams 45:38 Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) 51:19 The Sleeping Woman 54:24 Derzolation 56:05 Outro   Thanks: Mariachi Background Music (https://youtu.be/QZKDkYgfE7I) Mexico National Anthem (https://youtu.be/O6xIHbSQ85s)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Experience the History Happened Everywhere process in real time with 'HHE Speedrun' - where Pete and Ryan attempt to find facts about a random time, place and topic in under 10 minutes! Full episodes resume 26th January 2022.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:47 Derzolation 01:05 Orientation & Brazil Facts 04:13 Metal in Brazil during the 70s 05:54 The Verdict 06:18 Outro   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Experience the History Happened Everywhere process in real time with 'HHE Speedrun' - where Pete and Ryan attempt to find facts about a random time, place and topic in under 10 minutes! Full episodes resume 26th January 2022.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:48 Derzolation 01:07 Orientation 03:38 History 03:50 Facts 04:08 11th Century Austrian Goldmines 05:30 The Verdict   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

It’s the End of the Year Quiz (2022)! Paul Dersley swaps his judge’s robes for a Quizmaster’s blazer and pits Ryan against Pete in a nailbiting test of knowledge. Who remembers the most fun facts, peculiar people and stirring stories from a year of podcasting? Find out now!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:17 Round One - Who Arrived First? 06:50 Buzzer Test 08:25 Round Two - Reviews 12:46 Round Three - Destinations 18:20 Round Four - Countdown Questions 23:16 Round Five - Food & Drink 28:58 Round Six - Badly Explain an Episode 33:09 Round Seven - Home & Away 41:32 Round Eight - Tie-Breaker! 51:16 Outro   Thanks: Jim Coulson (BewilderedDad.com) Game Show Music 2021 (https://youtu.be/8ZQuXhKTBVU)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

This week, the Judge sits in session to review Pete's Christmassy journey to Malta during the Atomic Age. But is he feeling jolly or a scrooge? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:20 Zaqq 08:06 Popeye Village 14:09 Stamps 18:29 Maltese Terriers 21:12 Neolithic Temples 23:49 Origin of the Nativity Scene 26:30 The Verdict 30:54 Outro   Thanks: Christmas version of the Verdict theme by Anatoliigmusic (Professional session musician, composer on fiverr.com)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

It’s Christmas! Peter dons the Santa hat to take Ryan on a tour of Christmas in Malta. Snails and rabbit for Christmas dinner! An entire town that impersonates Bethlehem at Christmas! A musical instrument made out of a dog! We’ve got it all… and more!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:07 Orientation to Malta 12:38 History of Malta 17:34 The Atomic Age 22:08 Noël 25:18 Maltese Christmas 37:06 Crib and Nativity 42:26 Emvin's Stamp 49:22 The Honey Bee 55:34 The Żaqq 01:02:12 Conclusion 01:04:46 Derzolation 01:07:01 Outro   Thanks: Chris Buttigieg Reddit users: Grimfandango1985, youdoublearewhy, EvilDairyQueen and JuanPyro Anatoliigmusic - Professional session musician, composer (fiverr.com)   Links: Malta National Anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DA3I_OTKqY The Maltese Żaqq: https://tinyurl.com/4s8ura25 The Sound of the Żaqq: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOfRCSPZSjQ   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

The Judge is in session and this week the resident Renaissance Man takes a break from sampling the finest bottles of Tuscan wine to review Ryan’s episode on Fiction in Italy during the Renaissance. Did he think Episode 63 worthy of the classics - or just a bloated cadaver on an artist’s sketch pad? Find out now on THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:14 Vitruvian Man 05:13 Towers & Dante Alighieri 10:21 Boccaccio & Pope Joan 14:32 Sinful art and literature 16:39 Machiavelli & Robert Green 21:43 The Verdict 25:45 Outro   Thanks: The Divine Comedy - National Express (https://youtu.be/p_GLSgJ39Dc) | shorturl.at/iqSWX   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

In this episode, Ryan takes a look at Fiction in the form of stories, tall tales and outright lies in Italy during the Renaissance. Discover the early tales that may have inspired Chaucer, meet the sneak whose name became a watchword for plotting, and learn how a litany of lies lay behind the success of Christopher Columbus.   Links: Italy National Anthem - Instrumental (https://youtu.be/kqAP9c2hJ6k) Medieval Music Collection (https://youtu.be/Phq7Bmeg2A4) Italian Music Instrumental Classic (https://youtu.be/XgpxpTe5pus) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Theme - Instrumental, courtesy of Courtney Schmall (https://youtu.be/3cL5E-cB_EY)   Chapters: 00:18 Intro 02:02 Orientation to Italy 12:07 History of Italy 18:58 What was The Renaissance? 22:58 What is Fiction? 24:23 Boccaccio 36:52 Machiavelli 46:22 Columbus 01:01:52 Derzolation 01:04:36 Outro   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Judge Dersley presides over Ryan's Out of Office special on Sex in Vietnam during the late 1980s. Will the Judge deem this revisit worthy of his time.. Find out now on THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:37 The Research & Euphemisms 07:26 Embalmed Politicians 10:52 Son Doong 15:03 Operation Babylift 19:09 Hooch Maids 21:59 The Verdict 25:48 Outro   Contact: hhepodcast.com linktr.ee/hhepodcast

In this out-of-office episode Ryan revisits the topic of Sex in Vietnam in the late eighties. Unravel the economic transformation that caused sexual upheaval in society, learn how the government helped Vietnamese lovers canoodle in the park, and discover the face-based immigration system applied to the children of GIs in America.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 05:20 Background to Vietnam 09:13 History of Vietnam 19:00 What is Sex? 26:54 Traditional Marriage & Doi Moi 35:21 Nguyễn Kieu Oanh 42:18 Condoms 46:56 STDs 49:18 Sex Work 57:09 Conclusion 01:01:28 Outro   Links: Vietnam Traditional Music (https://youtu.be/yvoJdhkxYIs) National Anthem of Vietnam (https://youtu.be/WbP7pxJgc-Y) PATH (https://www.path.org/) AAT (https://allianceantitrafic.org/)   Thanks: Dr. Michael Free, OBE   Contact:http://hhepodcast.comhttps://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

The Judge is in session and he's holding Peter to account for his attempt at trying to find music in Bhutan during the 5th century. Will he deem the episode a sweet symphony or a discordant cacophony? Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:23 The Research 08:05 The Snowman Race 09:54 Archery 12:54 Buddhism & Quantum Physics 16:42 Yaks 18:56 Drupka Kunli 22:00 Visiting Bhutan 23:09 The Verdict 28:01 Outro   Links: Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom - Movie Trailer (https://youtu.be/1W8m1IjLJB8)   Contact: hhepodcast.com linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Mysterious and mountainous, this episode visits the country of Bhutan in order to face the music in the period 400 to 500CE. Discover the sounds of nature, from grunting yaks to squawking ravens, and the sounds of man-made music from centuries ago.   Links: National Anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1f1otFValw Music from the mountains of Bhutan: https://tinyurl.com/mtx22jja The raven crown of Bhutan https://tinyurl.com/38d8vyw9 Yakety Yak, The Rocking Saxists (https://youtu.be/yBcnOYhxMHs)   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:42 Background to Bhutan 14:47 Ema Datshi 16:14 History of Bhutan 32:55 What does it mean to 'Face the Music'? 34:43 The Orphan's Song 37:29 The Flute 39:27 The Raven Call 42:45 Yaks 47:43 The Golden Takin 51:18 Archery 54:36 Wrap Up 56:16 The Derzolater 58:46 Outro   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Last week's United Arab Emirates episode is in the dock. Did the Judge enjoy Ryan's tales of desert demons, creepy camels and piratical history of the Arabian coast? Find out now on.. THE VERDICT! Chapters:00:00 Intro04:18 Private Navies08:41 More about Emirati Boogeymen12:40 Headless Animals17:31 The Mysterious Desert Lights20:46 Sadlier & Hastings23:37 The Verdict28:03 Outro Contact:http://linktr.ee/hhepodcasthttp://hhepodcast.com

Meet the desert-dwelling spooks and ghouls of the United Arab Emirates in this Hallowe’en special! Ryan drives the History Machine to the period 1750 to 1850, when the seas around Arabia saw piracy, vengeance and violence. But who in this conflict was the real Boogeyman?   Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:34 Background to UAE 11:07 History of UAE 16:09 Who is The Boogeyman? 19:54 Donkey Legs & Prologue 28:53 Father of the Sea & Act I 35:50 Ghareeb & Act II 43:50 The Lantern, Camels & Act III 50:10 Sickles & Act IV 00:57:57 Sleep Demon & Epilogue 01:00:35 Ghost Village & The Were-boat-man 01:05:00 Thanks & Reading Recommendations 01:06:15 Derzelator 01:07:48 Outro   Links: United Arab Emirates National Anthem (Instrumental (https://youtu.be/Zt0QftH_4lQ) حسين الجسمي - بشرة خير (فيديو كليب) | Hussain Al Jassmi - Boshret Kheir (https://youtu.be/QUBvVTNRp4Q) Baccara - Yes Sir, I Can Boogie (https://youtu.be/32wDFCM7iSI) Bobby Pickett - Monster Mash (https://youtu.be/vNuVifA7DSU)    Thanks: Sultan Muhammed Al-Qasimi – for his book ‘The Myth of Arab Piracy in the Gulf’ Mubarak Al-Otabi – for his thesis on 'the Qawasim and British Control of the Arabian Gulf' Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam – for his 'Encyclopaedia of Superstitious Creatures in the Emirati Heritage' Reddit user: u/Serious_Complaint_46 – for his enormous contribution, time and storiesReddit user: u/iiiviiis – for sending me an English translation copy of the out-of-print book on superstitious creatures of the Emirates Anatoliigmusic - Professional session musician, composer (fiverr.com)   Contact: https://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

New Episode! Was Judge Dersley bouyed by this week's episode or will he Sea Red? It's time for Pete to peer through his periscope and see if Dersley's dropped a depth charge. Find out now on.. THE VERDICT! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere Episode 60: Red in the Atlantic during World War 2. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we recommend that you go and listen to that first or else there will be spoilers ahead!   Chapters:00:00 Intro02:08 More from The Crows Nest06:26 Atlantic Facts!10:31 The Sargasso Sea13:28 Admiral Donitz17:30 U-Boats19:37 What Makes Rum A Navy Rum?21:36 The Oldest Royal Navy Club24:38 The Verdict29:32 Outro   Contact: http://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete and Ryan brave the rough Atlantic seas in this episode which looks at Red in the Atlantic during World War II. Learn the controversial stories of two very different U-boat sinkings. Marvel at the bravery of the men who boarded and abandoned a U-boat in search of secret codes.. and discover the officers club which will that will serve you living history and a tot of rum!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:45 Orientation of the Atlantic 11:53 The Colour Red 14:35 The Battle of the Atlantic 20:36 Red Letter Days 26:09 The Big Red Book 34:10 The Red Cross and Blood in the Water 41:23 A Red Brick Refuge 53:32 Red Wrap-Up 55:47 The Spook-o-lator 58:07 Outro   Links: The Crow's Nest: https://crowsnestnl.ca/ Pussers Rum - http://pussersrum.com/   Thanks: Margaret Morriss at The Crow's Nest - https://crowsnestnl.ca Fifteen Men (Bottle of Rum) - https://youtu.be/nzcv5TJkJBA Sailing, Rod Stewart - https://youtu.be/ckf3Ra4N_FY Homer Simpson, The Simpsons - Gracie Films, 20th Television   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

New Episode! Did Judge Dersley despair at the fantastical? Will Ryan suffer a mental health crisis as he learns his grade? Find out now on.. THE VERDICT! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere Episode 59: Madness in Middle-Earth during the Third Age. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we recommend that you go and listen to that first or else there will be spoilers ahead! Chapters: 00:00 Intro02:08 Research & Sauron09:08 Blue Wizards & Barbara Rimmington14:10 The Madness of Tolkien18:46 Mad Hatters & Boston Corbett22:18 Pipe-Weed & The Fowl and Fetus24:34 The Verdict29:21 Outro Contact:https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

In this one-off special Ryan takes us to Middle-Earth to learn the history of wizards and elves, and investigate the topic of madness! Discover the sad end of Sharkey, witness the grief of a widowed king, and dive deep into the disturbing mind of a peculiarly precious hobbit!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro02:02 Background to Middle-Earth09:14 History of Middle-Earth25:24 What is Madness?34:56 Saruman48:16 Denethor55:50 Smeagol01:07:24 Derzelation01:08:56 Outro   Links: Help Guide - International guide to helping people with the information and insight they need to improve their mental health and make healthy changes (https://www.helpguide.org) Anthem to Gondor (https://youtu.be/uy3Ny5e7ac4) LOTR The Fellowship of the Ring - Extended Edition - At the Green Dragon (https://youtu.be/JZUxc-Cb5LM) Happy Talk - Captain Sensible (https://youtu.be/PBiEm96_UiY) Everybody Needs Somebody to Love - Music Publisher: EMI Music Publishing Ltd./Copyright Control (https://youtu.be/Xaoxjh2TZ4Q)   Thanks: Robert Kinzler for his insight, guidance and advice on Clinical Mental Health Counseling https://www.reddit.com/r/tolkienfans/ Brewdog ('Fellowship IPA' pale ale) - https://www.brewdog.com/   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

New Episode! Did Judge Dersley delight in Woodwork in Ethiopia between 1450 and 1750? Will Pete get a statue for being a hero, or a wooden spoon for being a twig? Find out now on.. THE VERDICT! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere Episode 58: Woodwork in Ethiopia during the Early Modern Era (1450-1750CE). If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we recommend that you go and listen to that first (shorturl.at/ginTZ) or else there will be spoilers ahead! Chapters: 00:00 Intro01:31 One Minute Summary02:34 Tej & Injera Bread07:36 Ardipithecus Ramidus11:00 The Wanza Tree14:54 Researching Woodwork in Ethiopia19:48 Tabots in the British Museum24:36 The Verdict28:21 Outro Contact:https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Pete takes Ryan to the Horn of Africa to reveal woodwork in Ethiopia between 1450 and 1750CE. Discover the resting place of the ark of the covenant, the ambassadorial journey that took over 10 years and find out how to honour a hero of your village.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:51 Background to Ethiopia 19:15 History of Ethiopia 33:43 The Importance of Christianity on Ethiopian History 50:30 The Waga Memorial Statues 55:01 The Toothbrush Tree 57:28 Derzelation 59:27 Outro   Links: Processional Cross: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/317196 Hand Cross: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/701288 Waga: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/159419 Miswak: https://museumofhealthcare.blog/the-humble-toothbrushs-extravagant-past/   Thanks: National Anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7gI8scpIL0 Ethiopian Traditional Music 2014 Dagne Walle - Wub Abeba: https://youtu.be/VNj8w01iw4w The Weeknd - Blinding Lights: https://youtu.be/fHI8X4OXluQ Harar Restaurant for Tej in London: http://www.hararrestaurant.co.uk/ The Beatles - Help!: https://youtu.be/2Q_ZzBGPdqE Sam Cooke - Chain Gang: https://youtu.be/zBn5aIfZElE   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

New Episode! Fear the judge! What did terrifying Judge Dersley make of Ryan’s foray to Burkina Faso to peek out from behind the sofa at things to be feared, a long, long time ago.   THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere Episode #57: Riddles in Colombia during 1930-1940. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we recommend that you go and listen to that first - or else there will be spoilers ahead!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:24 One Minute Summary 02:37 Dinosaurs 08:14 Lake Volta Reservoir 10:02 Thomas Sankara 13:13 Iron Biby 15:11 Mosquitos 19:01 Meteorites 22:12 The Dafara Hole 25:33 The Verdict 29:08 Outro   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Take a terrifying trip to Burkina Faso to learn about the horrors that lurk in lakes and rivers, the fishermen with no fear, the curse of the blacksmith and a tiny space rock that hit the country a long, long, time ago.    Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:33 Background to Burkina Faso 16:09 History of Burkina Faso 24:26 What is Fear? 26:37 A long long time ago 33:42 Fear of Crocodiles 37:22 Fear of Hippos 40:25 Fear of the Black Fly 44:10 Fear of the Dafara Hole 49:45 Fear of God 52:48 Fear of Ironwork 54:45 Fear of the Bogou Meteorite 58:09 Derzelation 59:51 Outro   Thanks: Burkina Faso National Anthem Instrumental (https://youtu.be/7Vveg-jlt2A) Don McLean - American Pie (https://youtu.be/7yHTpGog0IY) Thomas Sankara Speech on emancipation from colonialism (https://youtu.be/pnCb2wAt2L0) Traditional burkinabe music (https://youtu.be/YOzWT4Gp63A) Creature from the Black Lagoon - Trailer (https://youtu.be/svyPswixryM)   Contact us: Web: hhepodcast.com Email: hello@hhepodcast.com Tiktok: @HHEpodcast | @HHEhost Twitter: @HHEPodcast Insta: @HHEpodcast Reddit: /r/HHEpodcast Facebook: @HHEPod

Judge Dersley unravels riddles and casts his judgement on Pete's journey to the banana plantations, private wars and apparently acceptable murders ofColombia in the 1930s. Welcome to The Verdict!   THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere Episode #57: Riddles in Colombia during 1930-1940. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we recommend that you go and listen to that first - or else there will be spoilers ahead!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:25 Bananas 08:11 Tajo 12:02 San Augustine 14:30 Choral Workers & Liberals vs Conservatives 18:40 Egan Bernal 20:29 Cocaine & The Liquid Rainbow 23:28 The Verdict 27:12 Outro   Contact us: Web: hhepodcast.com Email: hello@hhepodcast.com Tiktok: @HHEpodcast | @HHEhost Twitter: @HHEPodcast Insta: @HHEpodcast Reddit: /r/HHEpodcast Facebook: @HHEPod

Join the boys as they head into South America for this puzzling podcast, where Pete posits three devilishly trick-some riddles about Colombia in the thirties.    Thanks: Colombian National Anthem Instrumental (https://youtu.be/jrePRVnO5k0) Sofia Vergara Monologue: Saturday Night Live (https://youtu.be/DZaoi-YKI5Q) Chiquita commercial (https://youtu.be/361DwXNvxKg)   Contact us: Web: hhepodcast.com Email: hello@hhepodcast.com Tiktok: @HHEpodcast | @HHEhost Twitter: @HHEPodcast Insta: @HHEpodcast Reddit: /r/HHEpodcast Facebook: @HHEPod

The boys are taking a holiday - but that doesn't mean the judge doesn't get to wield his gavel of justice! Welcome to The Verdict - Out of Office! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere (Out of Office) Episode #00: Energy in Bouvet Island during 1950-2022. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we recommend that you go and listen to that first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: Web: hhepodcast.com Email: hello@hhepodcast.com Tiktok: @HHEpodcast | @HHEhost Twitter: @HHEPodcast Insta: @HHEpodcast Reddit: /r/HHEpodcast Facebook: @HHEPod

The boys are taking a holiday - but that doesn't mean you don't get more random time, place and topic. Welcome to HHE Out of Office! In this one-off episode, Ryan heads to the most remote location on the planet - the mysterious Bouvet Island! There he hopes to find the energy to tell us all about the power that lies inside, on top and all around this tiny volcanic rock.    Thanks: Norwegian National Anthem Instrumental (https://youtu.be/uigf9Jo_ogI) Alien vs. Predator; 20th Century Fox   Contact us: Web: hhepodcast.com Email: hello@hhepodcast.com Tiktok: @HHEpodcast | @HHEhost Twitter: @HHEPodcast Insta: @HHEpodcast Reddit: /r/HHEpodcast Facebook: @HHEPod

The boys are taking a holiday - but that doesn't mean the judge doesn't get to wield his gavel of justice! Welcome to The Verdict - Out of Office! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere Out of Office Episode #00: Fatherhood in Algeria during the Paleozoic. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we recommend that you go and listen to that first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: Web: hhepodcast.com Email: hello@hhepodcast.com Tiktok: @HHEpodcast | @HHEhost Twitter: @HHEPodcast Insta: @HHEpodcast Reddit: /r/HHEpodcast Facebook: @HHEPod

The boys are taking a holiday - but that doesn't mean you don't get more random facts about a time, place and topic. Welcome to HHE Out of Office! In this one-off episode, Peter takes Ryan and guest-host Jim Coulson (creator of BewilderedDad.com) on a trip back to the very earliest days of life in Algeria to find our great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfathers!   Thanks: Jim Coulson (https://www.bewildereddad.com) Elsa and Seth Coulson Algerian National Anthem (https://youtu.be/pmr3AJF2YaY) Dave at Palaeocast (https://www.palaeocast.com)   Contact us: Web: hhepodcast.com Email: hello@hhepodcast.com Tiktok: @HHEpodcast | @HHEhost Twitter: @HHEPodcast Insta: @HHEpodcast Reddit: /r/HHEpodcast Facebook: @HHEPod

The judge is in court and he's not afraid to throw the book at HHE episode #55. What grade will he deem it worthy? Find out now on - The Verdict! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere Episode #55: Blue in Yemen during 700-800CE. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we recommend that you go and listen to that first - or else there will be spoilers ahead!   Thanks: Commoners Choir (https://www.commonerschoir.com)   Contact us: Web: hhepodcast.com Email: hello@hhepodcast.com Tiktok: @HHEpodcast | @HHEhost Twitter: @HHEPodcast Insta: @HHEpodcast Reddit: /r/HHEpodcast Facebook: @HHEPod

It’s off to the Middle-Eastern nation of Yemen in this episode. Ryan discovers why the blue-eyed can’t be trusted, why blue is so sexy to certain lizards, plays the Yemeni Blues and learns about an aquatic psychopath!   Links: https://www.unicef.org/appeals/yemen Yemen National Anthem Instrumental (https://youtu.be/d1ciKJF1wvY) Um Min Al Yaman - Yemen Blues, Ravid Kahalani (https://youtu.be/vEG2SQ_BlAU) Vintage Delta Blues in E - DixMusic Studio - Diego Calcagno (https://aushertracks.bandcamp.com/track/vintage-delta-blues-in-e) Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/ twitter.com/HHEPodcast facebook.com/HHEPod reddit.com/r/hhepodcast

The judge wields his gavel and he's not afraid to use it on Pete's episode #54. What grade will the episode receive? Find out now on - The Verdict! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere episode #54: Community in Germany during 1650-1700CE! If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we recommend that you go and listen to that first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: HHEpodcast.com HHEpodcast@gmail.com https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/ twitter.com/HHEPodcast reddit.com/r/HHEpodcast instagram.com/HHEpodcast facebook.com/HHEPod

Commune with Pete and Ryan as they discover Germany between 1650 and 1700, and the aftermath of possibly most destructive war Europe has ever seen. Discover the remarkable story of Simplicimuss and the tremendous achievements of Frederick, the man behind the rise of the mighty state of Prussia.    Links: German National Anthem Full text of 'Simplissimus', by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen   Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/ twitter.com/HHEPodcast facebook.com/HHEPod Reddit.com/r/hhepodcast