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“Why do commercials interrupt in the middle of a sentence and even - as in the episode on Walls - in the middle of a word? Moreover, there are extended blank spaces in the Walls episode where information has been erased, clearly accidentally. This is not the only episode I've heard that has...”Read full review »
RAKGB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/23
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“May be just a fluke but this podcast was terrible. Wasted nearly a half hour waiting for two self indulged individuals bloviating and never getting to the point. Was a special Saturday episode for history daily and had high hopes based on the topic.”
Magickkkkkkk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/22
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“Always fascinating and full of thought provoking content. Could the introductions of each other at the beginning be shorter?”
GB_Ham via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/14/22
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“Daybell and Willis bring the JOY of history! Every episode a MUST listen”
GeoBFrog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/22
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“Excellent podcast lighthearted but very informative and two professors on one podcast which can not be bad keep it up”
buggatti royal via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/23/21
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5 dcfccffvfcfvgvtd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/21
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“As I drive along country roads in New South Wales, Australia, I am consistently entertained and informed by Sam and James. It is a privilege to hear such well informed and well researched material on unusual subjects. Thank you guys.”
fletch word genius via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/17/21
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“Thoroughly enjoy the episodes.”
hairytummy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/21
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“What a strange podcast. The hosts nattered on about Hitler. They’re fascinated they said. They shared an anecdote about Hitler in which they refer to him as a “great” and “famous” man. I’m listening to this podcast one short week after Trump tried to overturn an election in the United States,...”Read full review »
Chess fan1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/21
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“I am howling!!! amazing, so funny and impressive. James, you dark horse 😂”
JRhianna92 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/15/20
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“This is an amazing podcast. I love it! The homeschooling episodes were invaluable for my kids during lockdown when schools were closed. Funny, accessible and aligned to the national curriculum. Thanks guys!”
ErikaG92 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/01/20
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“Sam and James are obviously very passionate about what they do and it comes through in the podcast. I live in Australia and like the fact that you look beyond Britain with interesting stories from around the world.”
curious73 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/31/20
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“It’s a great concept and an interesting podcast but they just repeat the same facts over and over again. I’ve heard the same quote about an enslaved man being whipped a good half a dozen times now.”
Beccakh106 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/28/20
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“Absolutely faultless and makes history accessible to all.”
phoebecousins95 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/31/20
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“It could be a little less woke for my liking, which can bit a bit annoying, apart from that very enjoyable.”
Lebrel the Great via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
05/27/20
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“I lost my love of history after Corn Laws at school but rediscovered my love of history because of this. There’s such a interesting variety of topics discussed with such enthusiasm 😃.”
JKA29643 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/25/20
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“It is great, I love it so much- there’s so much weird and wonderful information they uncover every episode 5/5. I watched. And loved them live.Also this is so great in lockdown!!! Thanks!”
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Great Britain ·
05/20/20
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“Fun podcast! I would love an episode on sock monkeys.”
Bjartur108 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/20
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“A realy good ”catch all” pod that guides the novise and in the same time gives the more experiensed new angels. Since the podders are english the pod is quite anglo centerd. I would welkome more pods with the same mix of knowlege and humour frun other areas”
Herr mus i Uppsala via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
04/30/20
“Amazing to see a podcast that looks at history from a completely different perspective. One of my absolute favourite history podcasts!”
MeggsM via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/07/20
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“Really great podcast. History made fun. It’s unique, interesting and insightful and it’s piloted by two superb and credible historians. I’m a history geek, but others who aren’t who’ve overheard the pod have found themselves equally gripped and intrigued.”
JFLovett via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/05/20
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“I could listen to Sam and Dave talk about the history of the most random subjects all day long.”
Joerust via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/04/20
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“I love listening to the stories about something but really nothing. Reminds me a little of the classic connections with James Burke. Linking obscure ideas together to make a show. As someone who has a Masters in History, I love to know more and this podcast does that for me.”
bwolfe17 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/27/20
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“I have thoroughly enjoyed every episode. The depth of research that is obviously done makes this podcast engaging and the humor thrown in keeps it from ever becoming boring. This is one of the highlights of my week. Keep up the good work!”
Stberpuppy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/20
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“Dr. Sam Willis and Professor James Daybell do a phenomenal job presenting their excellently researched topics.
Their abiding passion, fascination, and deep love of history is palpable in every episode. Sprinkled with their rather contagious humour, one cannot help but smile while absorbing...”Read full review »
Lmmjedimaster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/20
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“I can’t recommend this podcast enough - it’s funny, fascinating and entirely entertaining. Thrilled to have discovered it!”
HistoryHeiress via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/10/20
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“Keep up a good work. Jan from Poland! 👍🏻👊🏻”
ricercarX via Apple Podcasts ·
Poland ·
02/08/20
“Wonderful podcast professionally produced.”
trevseq via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/11/20
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“Started with their Trafalgar episode and half or more was talking about the things they would like to talk about rather than talking about Trafalgar. Maybe I’ll give them a second chance but so far not impressed.”
Arathae via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/02/20
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“Certainly have to get to the show notes to appreciate everything. I imagine that's still challenging- no, impossible, on the native player but is another reason I love Overcast. Navigating to the show notes isn't a problem for me anymore so I get much more out of podcasts.
Love their...”Read full review »
PhelineCat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/19
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“Don’t bother no sense. little content”
greenspringy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/30/19
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“Best podcast for every history buff!”
astrapia via Apple Podcasts ·
Finland ·
09/29/19
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“What a wonderful and quirky look at history through everyday objects. Highly recommended if you love history and if you don’t, this will get you hooked!”
Want Data! via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
07/30/19
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“This is such a great podcast. James and Sam are super keen about everything they talk about, and their enthusiasm for history, especially the lesser known corners of it, or more unusual aspects, is infectious.”
stellarose12 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/27/19
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“Love Sam and James, smart academics who present fabulously to everyone. So much laughing and fun, love it!”
omnidon via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
01/19/19
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“I have just happened across this podcast and it’s fabulously entertaining. The passion they have and links they find are a wonderful way to engage audiences to think creatively. This would be wonderful for students to listen to when learning in primary and high school. Great work.”
Kl1972isawesome via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/29/18
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“...But the gentlemen seem to constantly forget they're working with an aural medium. "As you can see here" - well, no, alas I cannot. "Look at the color of that!" Well, no, sorry, can't. They do describe the pictures they're looking at, and there are show notes out...”Read full review »
TStewart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/18
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“Just discovered this pair. Utterly brilliant history podcast! Can’t wait to read their new book and catch them live in the Autumn!”
JDFox1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/02/18
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“The connections as well as the topics this podcast are unexpected, along with the fireworks of insight and inspiration it makes a truly wonderful listen. Time well spent listening to and learning from.”
AndyMJP via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
06/16/18
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“Amazingly intriguing ! Mind opening !”
Eric spore via Apple Podcasts ·
Singapore ·
03/23/18
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“My favorite history podcast. Daybell and Willis examine history linkages of everyday objects such as chairs, windows, and boxes, in fresh, unusual ways. Fascinating approach to history which the two carry out with enthusiasm and fine scholarship. Not surprisingly, podcast really shines when they...”Read full review »
Mishmom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/18
“The hosts describe their show as “audio googling” through history, and that’s a pretty apt description. It reminds me of the old show on PBS (in the USA) James Burke’s “Connections,” which traced the history of technology. Even if you’re not usually interested in History, give this podcast a...”Read full review »
scott.zona via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/18
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“These guys don’t let you forget they are academics and hence qualified to yabber on about anything. Sometimes they do a great job having researched it well although at other times it is too overblown and despite their hyperactive way of speaking, it is dull and longwinded.”
Claygirl33 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/18/17
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“I've studied history both academically and as a hobby for 20+ years. This podcast manages to touch on different disciplines and time periods with the ease of listening to a conversation over a cuppa. Great for anyone who is searching for an answer to the eternal why...Willis and Daybell are...”Read full review »
Bird Lovin' via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/17
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“I’ve been listening to this podcast since it started a year ago! Sam and James are so fun to listen to, they really know their stuff and they are so passionate about history! An absolute treat!”
marrthomas via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/08/17
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“Great podcast for fans of Bill Bryson. Just like Bryson gives you unexpected historical tidbits in his books, these hosts show how each item that we encounter has a deeper history than we expect. The history is unexpected.”
melissajayne80 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/31/17
“My very first listen to Histories of the Unexpected was about windows. Yep. Windows. It was phenomenal, fantastic and a smashing hit of an introduce me to your podcast episode. This is going to be good stuff! Great hosts. One dry and one let’s just say effervescent with bubbles to spare. Pop this...”Read full review »
Alain LaVerdiere via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/14/17
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“Thoroughly enjoyable and a different look at the unexpected in history”
Jules via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/11/17
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