Episodes
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction 1:53 Links of the Week 2:51 News to Keep an Eye On 10:48 James Madison’s Montpelier Row 15:39 The Nature of the Conversation & Claims 20:45 People are Passionate about the Past! 21:40 History is ALWAYS Contested 24:33 Stroud...
Published 07/22/22
Published 07/22/22
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup   ***   0:00 Introduction   1:44 UK Arch Response to Ukraine 2:35 Letters from Ukraine & Russia 8:43 Statement from Neil Redfern 12:13 Open...
Published 07/22/22
The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Polish Historians’ Perspectives on the War Next Door! - WB 2nd April 2022 Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup 0:00 Introduction   4:05 Paul Barford...
Published 06/18/22
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction 2:08 Recap of ArchUK4Ukraine 9:26 Reactions 11:08 CIfA’s Response 14:41 CBA’s Response 15:52 Comparison to Other...
Published 06/18/22
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup   *** 0:00 Introduction 1:56 CIfA Salary Recommendations 6:59 Inflation & Archaeology 13:42 Gov. Youngkin Whitewashing History? 23:00 NOT...
Published 02/20/22
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction  1:40 Such Thing as a Good Rally? 17:15 Crisis? What Crisis? 32:31 Closing Thoughts *** Link of the Week: LGBT+ History...
Published 02/05/22
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction  3:18 Climate Change & UK Archaeology 7:49 Stoke Museums to Cut Curators! 18:27 Le Câtillon II Coin Hoard, Jersey 27:27...
Published 02/05/22
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup   *** 0:00 Introduction 1:36 A Brief History 9:29 Protest, Trial, Aquittal 18:32 An Archaeological Perspective 24:44 A Legal Precedent? 35:17 Final...
Published 01/09/22
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** Link of the Week: Raiders Temple Escape in LEGO: https://tinyurl.com/mryxfp4r *** Muppet(s) of the Month: A History TikToker’s viral claim that Ancient Rome ‘didn’t exist’ is getting...
Published 01/09/22
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction & Link of the Week 4:00 One Millionth P.A.S. Record! 22:13 Skye Farmer Wrecks Cairn 45:43 Mike Ingram: An Appreciation *** Link of the Week: Raiders Temple Escape in...
Published 01/09/22
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction 2:17 Following Up on Last Week 4:37 Michael Steinhardt & 180 Stolen Artefacts! 18:43 Comte de Paris & Banksy!? 37:44 Plans for Christmas Special *** Link of the...
Published 12/12/21
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction 2:36 ‘A Perfect Storm’? 8:00 Effect on Archaeology? 15:00 New Campaigns Emerge 26:05 The Sector’s Reponse 36:49 GB News Blunder 41:23 Torpedoed? 44:40 The Next Challenge? 53:09 Groupthink & Ways Forward… *** Link of the...
Published 12/06/21
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction 2:02 Parthenon Marbles Closer to Return? 22:26 Why is the Pay Archaeology so Bad? *** Link of the Week: HS2 Rail Extension to Leeds set to be scrapped: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59292120 *** Links: Return of Parthenon...
Published 12/06/21
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction  4:11 More Today Programme Coverage 5:10 H.E.R. Today Gone Tomorrow? 20:51 It’s not Easy Being a Student in 2021 30:22 Something Positive!? *** Link of the Week:  Corfitz Ulfeldt's pillory:...
Published 12/06/21
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction 1:50 Today Prog Biased? 20:01 British Museum New TV Show *** Link of the Week: David Attenborough speaks at COP26: https://tinyurl.com/4xh463wm *** Links: The Interim Report on Colonialism and...
Published 12/06/21
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup   *** 0:00 Introduction 2:33 Who is Celtic Films? 5:36 Beneath the Surface 14:13 Quality & Motive 20:58 Compared to Game of Thrones? 26:20 Celticism & Final Thoughts *** Link of the...
Published 10/30/21
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction 1:33 The Ryedale Hoard 18:05 Selling Human Remains? 20:11 Stephanie Black Interview *** Link of the Week: Black History...
Published 10/30/21
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup 0:00 Introduction 4:19 How We Began 11:55 Being a Critical Friend 18:17 Other Voices & The ‘Soul’ of Archaeology 27:00 Conclusions Link of the Week: Watching Brief - Jan...
Published 10/23/21
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup ***  0:00 Introduction 02:05 Rolling News… 18:14 British Museum Hokusai NFTs *** Link of the Week: ‘Hi-Res Hokusai for Free’: https://tinyurl.com/t89mm9nb *** Links: Stewartby Historic...
Published 10/23/21
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup 0:00 Introduction 01:53 Three Things to Keep an Eye on… 09:00 The Dorman Long Tower *** Link of the Week:  Former HE Listing for Dorman Long...
Published 10/11/21
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction 01:12 Chester Uni Reprieve 03:49 A Difficult Balance! 25:25 UCU Workload Report *** Link of the Week https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/ https://open-city.org.uk/ ...
Published 09/11/21
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. *** 0:00 Introduction 03:16 Worcester Graduates Speak 52:23 Closing Thoughts *** Link of the Week: Save Worcester's Archaeology department: Change.Org: https://www.change.org/p/university-of-worcester-save-worcester-s-archaeology-department *** Reb...
Published 09/11/21
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. *** 0:00 Introduction 03:06 Jodie & Jack Interview 29:14 Closing Thoughts *** Link of the Week:  Save Worcester's Archaeology department:...
Published 08/22/21
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. *** 0:00 Introduction 08:26 Heritage Sector & Climate Change 21:49 Stonehenge Plans Continue *** Link of the Week: IPCC Report Summary https://tinyurl.com/2n9w7h3a *** Links: AR6 Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science...
Published 08/22/21