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“After the Covid episode, then for some reason we did an episode on George Floyd’s death? Felt like we lost the plot”
Ace metal via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/28/22
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“These guys don’t really do much work on their subjects on the episodes I’ve listened to. I was young also once and I have sympathy for their predicament however I don’t recommend this podcast.”
Nyarl de la Thotep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/22
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“Guy trying to put 2020’s woke morals on people who lived centuries ago. Has limited knowledge of historical context.”
Artbellfan1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/21
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“He keeps laughing at the “stupidity” of 18th century people around women issues. Does he not realize how vaginas work? Every month, blood comes out of them. And when they have a baby, it needs to eat. Before tampons/pads, pumping/refrigeration, baby formula, most woman would be leaking...”Read full review »
Beccaaz746 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/21
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“Even for a podcast that is self-admittedly amateur, the word “amateur” is a huge understatement. They regularly misrepresent simple historical facts and misuse simple English words (“rationed” in place of “reasoned”, “heretical” in place of “hierarchical” for example.)
And as the...”Read full review »
1/2dan1066 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/21
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“•EPISODE: “Fascism I” in which the female guest swears way more than is necessary for emphasis or effect. Remember: less is more.
•EPISODE: “Fascism II” in which the female guest doesn’t swear at all, making this much more listenable.”
(Gibberer) via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/08/21
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“I just listened to the pulp fiction mash up and loved it. Great fun! Highly unusual but really interesting. Just the right mix of ideas and fun.”
nudders via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/13/20
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“Too difficult to listen to. Gratuitous giggles and irrelevant asides as entertainment when discussing serious subject matter. The woman is incomprehensible with poor diction . The lead man pedantic ... it could have been interesting but too difficult - because of this presentation- to stay...”Read full review »
DdsNonna via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
07/11/20
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“This is an amazing podcast!! It makes me laugh, and you actually learn stuff! Words don’t describe how fun this podcast is.”
E.J. likes podcasts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/20
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“If you have the stunted vocabulary that comes from too much screen time and too few books, and like lazy grammar, then this podcast is for you.”
G9651 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/24/20
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“The team always sound like they are having a ball. Just the right combination of incredulity, sarcasm and suspension of disbelief. Sorry it’s ending but lots of back episodes to enjoy.”
Sascal via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/25/19
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“Tried to listen to the fascism episode. Too much chit chat for me.”
•Cave• via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/01/19
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“Pointless conversations. Better ways to spend your podcast time.”
Oro de Deo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/19
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“Poorly done.”
Capt Kaoss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/19
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“Last episode, all they did was complain about Trump. Grow up.”
Rudnitski_S via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/19
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“I have never listened to podcast that is anything like this. The host makes history jump off the page with his patented storytelling abilities and subjects that you won’t hear other historians talking about. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good story.”
Jakipmon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/19
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“Fun and informative with lots of great personalities.”
JDawg28if via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/24/19
“There is good chemistry between the main host and his recurring series of co-hosts. It’s a fun conversation and they do a good job digging for details. The only thing I would want is for them to release the occasional shorter single part episodes - say 30-40 min inline with the Genghis...”Read full review »
Garrettsmith4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/19
“The host(s) typically manifest just enough information to be dangerous. Sloppy with facts, reckless with metaphors and terrifyingly free with unfounded supposition, suspicions and guesses. Sophomoric wisecracks and tiresome cynicism are what pass for wit. Downright icky at times. Bad history and...”Read full review »
Friendlygamesquid777 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/18
“Facts and opinions in equal measure, and of course there’s beer. 😊
A casual look at interesting parts of history on a variety of subjects most of which lead nowhere but historical dead ends are strangely intriguing.”
51lk3 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/21/18
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“I love this quirky history podcast. Well researched and I enjoy the host too. I just found it and I’m looking forward to going through the archive!”
ALC1287 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/18
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“This is perfect - they take an interesting topic and dig deep into the actual historical facts behind it, but with the dorky, nerdy, sci-fi / RPG fan mindset that I can totally relate to. Entertaining in the way only truly educational discussions can be, for big history nerds.”
Kekogre via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/18
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“Discussing ideas we have since abandoned across a massive range of times and cultures, this show covers a hugely diverse range of subject matter but is always engaging and cheerful. The RPG episodes make a nice change of pace and are just a really fun and unique way to explore the topic....”Read full review »
CircusHum via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/18/18
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“This podcast presents history in a way that most people do not think about. I’ve learned a lot from listening to it, and I’m sure you will too!!!!”
WI Appraiser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/18
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“This is my first EVER podcast. After the first episode that I listened to, I immediately liked them on Facebook.
I came in on Mohism, my boyfriend said this exact quote: "Thought I'd try a new history podcast, picked this episode, loved it!" and then linked me to the podcast, so I knew I had...”Read full review »
rarehex via ·
04/25/18
“This show is fantastic. I call it a very nerdy podcast as it combines aspects of mythology, rpgs, cooking, interviews and personal contributions. The hook is that each series focuses on an idea that humanity used to accept, but then died out to the waves of history drowning it. B. T. Newberg is a...”Read full review »
Dino Knight via ·
04/24/18
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“Great podcast!
I stumbled across it via The Age of Napoleon and the Recorded History Network and got hooked quite instantly.
It may be a bit less informative or educational than a more regular history podcast, but the hosts play very well off of each other and present super entertaining...”Read full review »
Mo ofthis via ·
03/27/18
“Surely this podcast will never be overthrown and will continue to command loyalty as long as it continues, as the way of the heavens dictates, to uphold the sacred duty that the podcaster owes to the podcasted.”
The Grandmaster via ·
03/18/18
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“Is "weird history" a genre? It should be! This is the podcast that tells you about things you didn't know you didn't know... and does so in a fascinating and funny way. Be prepared to have your mind blown!”Read full review »
jackewilson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/18
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“It may be a bit corny to say this, but investing in a podcast is like inviting someone in to your house to talk to you about something. A good podcaster is someone whose visits you look forward to. B.T. and friends are those kind of podcasters! The concept for this show is interesting enough, but...”Read full review »
GuyFromByzantium via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/18
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“This is my absolute favorite podcast, makes my day go so much better and faster. Funny, insightful and educational. Great team and awesome topics. Highly recommended.”
ManiacSpiderTrash via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/18
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“It's always interesting to think about ideas and customs that used to seem perfectly normal to thousands of people but seem totally bizarre to us. This is a great podcast for thinking about why we do things the way we do them and how that's changed over time.”Read full review »
MoreIdeasFaster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/18
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“The leader is an artist hiw two cohorts sound artsy too. So no historians here! But great subjects convered in a unique manner. You gotta try it, it's a hoot.
Rawky”Read full review »
randolphus via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/29/18
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“Excellent concept. Unfortunately a bunch of college kids with no particular charisma or substantive knowledge laughing at each other's banter doesn't make for an entertaining or informative podcast.”Read full review »
753spqr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/17
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“The first two episodes on an extinct Indian religion that believed in re-animating corpses was funny, and taught me a lot about something that I hadn't heard of before.”Read full review »
Khyron1144 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/16
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“After the first undead episode that were only ok, every other episode has been spot on, Stonehenge and anti-witches especially and really enjoying current hysteria.
A very knowledgeable group of friends talking about ideas once taken to be true and now know to not be.
I am not really into the...”Read full review »
Liddler via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
12/05/16
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“I love these glorious nerds, they talk about things that I can't talk about with other people because nobody has any idea what I'm talking about. THANK YOU FOR EXISTING AND CASTING PODS”Read full review »
Grandpa Jenkins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/16
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“Dead Ideas is a highly listenable podcast focusing on the origins and explanations behind historical oddities. While you will not get as much factual knowledge out of an episode as you would from good Melvyn Bragg or Mike Duncan, you will get some more chuckles out of it and pick up some dinner...”Read full review »
Jeremy Craig via Apple Podcasts ·
Singapore ·
10/27/16
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“This podcast is something we don't get a lot of with history podcasts, something light hearted and fun, they use the formula of the Lesser Bonaparte's but with their own formula, well worth listening to, also beer plugs are an automatic 5 stars for me”
ThomasC3075 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/25/16
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“I love these kind of subjects and always serch for more podcast that talk about this stuff we don't hear anywhere else. Plus they know their stuff and do their research. Can't wait to listen to more!”Read full review »
Tori Motloch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/16
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“Deep within the closet old ideas are examined in the light of our 21st century's politically correct world. This lighthearted yet informative podcast is at its best when BT is alone or joined by one guest. Always interesting and entertaining, I'm looking forward to more episodes. Thanks...”Read full review »
Miss Jaynee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/16
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“This is an awesome look into old science. If you are interested in germ theory and other weird historical stuff give it a listen.
And Pete, thanks for the shout out on the Halloween episode.”
CR2047 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/16
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“I love the concept behind this. I haven't heard anything like it before and I'm excited to see where it goes. Hoping to see lots of cool ancient history episodes since that's my favorite! Love it. Very glad to have found it.”Read full review »
Thenightosphere via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/16
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“This fresh podcast not only offers a laugh and a head scratch or two, but a fun way to explore cultures and history from a different perspective!”
22+MAC-23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/16
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“Cute little podcast; like that they have adorable sci-fi sound effects and multi-part series.
They enjoy the oddity of these ideas without treating them with scorn.
Sound is a little tinny on the episodes I listened to; hopefully that will get better with experience.
Love all the new history...”Read full review »
OntarioAA via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/20/16
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“A room full of weirdos talking about strange stuff. It's like being in your own living room with your friends. Highly intellectual and intelligent viewpoints on strange topics. I highly recommend Dead Ideas.”Read full review »
Loomer555 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/16
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“Has the feel of a conversation about history among knowledgeable friends. Informal, funny, diverse, lots of outside references for context.”
1Dead baby bird via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/16
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“Knowledgeable folks with an enjoyable approach to historical subjects. Definitely has that "New Podcast Sound Quality" but the potential is exciting. Asking the important questions, like... can you urinate while inhabiting a dead body?! Makes me wish I could join in on the fun, but a...”Read full review »
Tacitus9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/16
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“History with humor and beer lots of beer. Very enjoyable way to pass a few hours and maybe even learn something. Excellent podcast highly recommended”
meechta via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/16
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