I'll pass
The two hosts randomly bounce from trivia to trivia that they've looked up on Google (while they're recording). It does not give the impression that it is well prepared or insightful. The talks quickly move from one item to another, not allowing for much reflection. Some of it has no historical basis, just fanciful suppositions by the hosts. It sounds like it is recorded in someone's living room, because it is. For a 20 minute episode, the first three minutes are used up with introduction and banter. Not much good to say about these. I've listened to half of them.Read full review »
kilometer815 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/27/16
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I enjoy listening to the presenters and how they make you think about everyday objects and how they connect to history. But I don't like how they invite each other to describe objects which the listener cannot see. At this point the podcast stumbles.Read full review »
183Markko via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/01/16
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
Fascinating, entertaining, funny- and brilliantly random. This is history to twist your brain. Excellent stuff
shenanigansandallthat via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 09/29/16
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