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HHE Podcast

Every episode, co-hosts Ryan Weir and Pete Goddard spin the Wheel of History - landing on a random country, time period, and topic - and embark on a quest to unearth the most fascinating, bizarre, and unexpected stories from the past to prove that History Happened Everywhere!
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THE VERDICT: 'It's not rocket science' in Canada during 1800-1850AD

Resident critic Paul Dersley is now in session dressed entirely in beaver fur and wielding his trusty tree-felling axe. Will he take pity on Ryan's episode 29, or will he instead cast his fiercest judgement and damn him to life as a maple syrup suppin' log hog? Find out now on... The Verdict! 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...

Jun 10, 202145 minEp. 29

'It's not rocket science' in Canada during 1800-1850AD

New episode! Ryan and Pete heed the call of the wild and trek to snowy Canada to discuss logging, baking, life, death and beer – all things that aren’t rocket science! Thanks: - Abby Delaney (Hoeschler) and Key Log Rolling - ( https://keylogrolling.com ) Links: • Canadian national anthem – ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RlKkvH4R9k ) • Log Driver’s Waltz – ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upsZZ2s3xv8 ) • Example of River Log Drive - ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJDD9VCSfpY ) Contact us:...

Jun 03, 20211 hr 26 minEp. 29

THE VERDICT: Discovery in Singapore during 550-330BC

Paul joins the boys for a review of Pete's episode on Singapore. What did the judge think? Did it pass muster? Find out now on - THE VERDICT! Thanks: - Beth George for ‘Jackie Chan Jet Li’ ( https://www.fiverr.com/bethgeorgemusic ) 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...

May 27, 202139 minEp. 28

Discovery in Singapore during 550-330BC

Sail east to Singapore and find out what it took to get by as a local in the years 550 to 330 BC. Pete takes the topic of Discovery to heart and delves into the roots of the indigenous people and the local mangrove swamps. Links: • Singapore national anthem – ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdb_O91d92M ) • How to catch a mud crab – ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llCS7lfjlLk ) Thanks: - Beth George for ‘Jackie Chan Jet Li’ ( https://www.fiverr.com/bethgeorgemusic ) Contact us: hhepodcast.com...

May 20, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 28

THE VERDICT: Brazil, 1950-1960, Fashion

Paul is in session and in the dock is Ryan's episode on Fashion in Brazil during the 1950s! Will Booze, Bikinis and Bossa Nova win him over? Find out now on - THE VERDICT! Contact: www.hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/ twitter.com/HHEPodcast facebook.com/HHEPod Reddit.com/r/hhepodcast Thanks: Breaktime - Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

May 13, 202142 minEp. 27

Brazil, 1950-1960, Fashion

Pull on your skimpiest bikini and join Ryan and Pete on a journey to 1950s Brazil, land of Bossa Nova, soccer, sun, sea and sand. And cocktails. So many cocktails. www.hhepodcast.com Links: https://youtu.be/hBb1i3rfZbs https://youtu.be/g6w3a2v_50U https://youtu.be/gzxVBXCP1jg Royalty free music by Giorgio Di Campo: freesoundmusic.eu (youtube.com/freesoundmusic) Contact: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast twitter.com/HHEPodcast facebook.com/HHEPod Reddit.com/r/hhepodcast...

May 06, 20211 hr 21 minEp. 27

THE VERDICT: United States of America, 1985-1990AD, Ghosts

The fact-buster himself, Mr. Paul Dersley joins the boys again this week to face into the great beyond and cast his judgement upon their episode on Spooks in the USA during the late eighties. Grading makes him feel good! Links: James Randi - Feature Documentary "An Honest Liar" Contact us: * hhepodcast.com * hhepodcast@gmail.com * instagram.com/hhepodcast * twitter.com/HHEPodcast * facebook.com/HHEPod * Reddit.com/r/hhepodcast...

Apr 29, 202142 minEp. 26

United States of America, 1985-1990AD, Ghosts

Spooky goings-on and haunted history! Pete takes Ryan across the spirit barrier to investigate Ghosts in the USA from 1985 to 1990. We ain’t afraid of no ghosts. (Actually, we are a bit). Links: Pliny the Younger’s haunted house story - ( https://historyofyesterday.com/an-ancient-ghost-story-by-pliny-the-younger-cbe8011ecbca ) About the Devil Made me do it trial - ( https://allthatsinteresting.com/arne-cheyenne-johnson ) The levitation of the enfield poltergeist ( https://mysterioustimes.wordpre...

Apr 22, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 26

THE VERDICT: Kazakhstan, 1517-1648AD, Easter

Paul Dersley is back and his criticism bones are prickling! Join the boys in discovering if their 25th episode of HHE is a chocolate egg or a chocolate teapot - on THE VERDICT! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast twitter.com/HHEPodcast facebook.com/HHEPod Reddit.com/r/hhepodcast Youtube (https://bit.ly/39fvLQp)

Apr 15, 202145 minEp. 25

Kazakhstan, 1517-1648AD, Easter

What do Jesus and bunnies have in common? When should I prepare and drink fermented horse’s milk? The answer to these mysteries is, of course, 'Easter in Kazakhstan from 1517 to 1648AD'. Join Ryan and Pete as they celebrate a special festive 25th episode of History Happened Everywhere! Happy Nauryz! Review: “A lacklustre cringe-fest” - Pete and Ryan Links: Recipes: Nauryz Koshe ( http://www.kazakhstandiscovery.com/nauryz-kozhe.html ) Kumis (Straight Up Eats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qst8...

Apr 08, 20211 hr 32 minEp. 25

THE VERDICT - Out of Office: The Bahamas, 400-500AD, Leisure

Ryan and Pete are Out of the Office, but that didn't stop them from posting a bonus episode of History Happened Everywhere where they took a look at Leisure in The Bahamas during the 5th Century AD. Now join them both as their effort is reviewed and judged by the one-and-only Mr. Paul Dersley. Will Pete’s time travel shenanigans pass muster? Will he allow minor inconveniences like the laws of physics drag down the grade? Find out as Paul's verdict is passed on this special one-off Bahamas editio...

Apr 01, 202126 min

HHE Out of Office: The Bahamas, 400-500AD, Leisure

The boys are 'out of the office' this week, but that doesn’t mean you don’t get an episode of HHE. So, to tide you over until our next scheduled episode, please enjoy this one-off ‘Out of Office’ edition episode. Find out how to have fun in the Bahamas before any of the people got there. Pete fires up the time-travel train and takes Ryan back to 400AD for a century of well-earned leisure. Links: Sandfall in Dean's Blue Hole - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWz85LmDUew) The terrifying Queen Con...

Mar 25, 202148 min

THE VERDICT: Russia, 476–1000AD, Equality

Paul Dersley is HHE's resident Judge-Judge-Judge, and this week he reacts to Pete's episode on Equality in medieval Russia. Will his grading be fair to all? Find out now, on History Happened Everywhere: The Verdict! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast twitter.com/HHEPodcast facebook.com/HHEPod Reddit.com/r/hhepodcast Youtube ( https://bit.ly/39fvLQp )...

Mar 18, 202147 minEp. 25

Russia, 476–1000AD, Equality

Discover the birth of Russia and meet one of history’s most badass women as Pete takes Ryan to investigate equality back to the Early Middle Ages. Links: Translation of the Russian Primary Chronicles (https://bit.ly/38cw1ip) The story of Olga – (https://bit.ly/3qcmY73) The Axe of God from A Perfect Absolution by Gorod – (https://bit.ly/386smCA) Archeaology in the area – (https://bit.ly/3bU2ECg) Thanks: Anthem of the Russian Federation (https://youtu.be/pSdXHgxUyeY) Gorod | Sailing into the Earth...

Mar 11, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 24

THE VERDICT: East Timor, 600BC-476AD, Order

Headmaster Paul Dersley meets the Headhunters of East Timor! Ryan's research on East Timor in the classical period on the subject of Order is graded - but he is star pupil or dunce in the corner?! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast twitter.com/HHEPodcast facebook.com/HHEPod Reddit.com/r/hhepodcast Youtube (https://bit.ly/39fvLQp

Mar 04, 202137 minEp. 23

East Timor, 600BC-476AD, Order

Hold onto your heads! Ryan travels to #EastTimor and delves back into the #classical period (600BC-476AD) to introduce Pete to ocean-travelling drums, nutty #drugs and #headhunters. Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast twitter.com/HHEPodcast facebook.com/HHEPod Reddit.com/r/hhepodcast Youtube ( https://bit.ly/39fvLQp ) Thanks: The Hunter by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ . ...

Feb 25, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 23

THE VERDICT: Uruguay, 1776-2021AD, Death

Paul Dersley dons his gown and wig again this week as he joins the boys to cast judgement upon their wartime Algerian episode. The Verdict is an after-show podcast for History Happened Everywhere, a history podcast which explores a random place, time and topic each episode. If you haven't listened to HHE episode #22 (Uruguay, 1776-2021AD, Death) be sure to do so before listening to this episode of The Verdict - or else there will be spoilers! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com insta...

Feb 18, 202152 minEp. 22

Uruguay, 1776-2021AD, Death

Join Pete as he takes Ryan on a voyage to Uruguay, South America. The theme is Death and the time period from 1776 to today, so you’re in for a long trip. Don your mourning clothes and get ready for the (nearly) complete history of Uruguay in 5 fascinating deaths. Links and thanks: Thanks to Reddit users u/PlayfulCurrency4, u/washi173, u/CharruaBot and u/SirChivo. Special thanks to Martin Delgado Cultelli of CONACHA. The story of Artigas’ remains ( https://bit.ly/3aG9wTm ) More on the Charrua ( ...

Feb 09, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 22

THE VERDICT: Algeria, 1940-1950AD, Nature

Paul Dersley dons his gown and wig again this week as he joins the boys to cast judgement upon their wartime Algerian episode. The Verdict is an after-show podcast for History Happened Everywhere, a history podcast which explores a random place, time and topic each episode. If you haven't listened to HHE episode #21 (Algeria, 1940-1950AD, Nature) be sure to do so before listening to this episode of The Verdict - or else there will be spoilers! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com @hhe...

Feb 02, 202131 minEp. 21

Algeria, 1940-1950AD, Nature

This week you are invited to accompany Ryan and Pete on a journey across the Algerian landscape. Wonder at the wildlife and gasp at the geography. From marine mammals to desert dwellers, there is much to discover about nature in Algeria during the nineteen-forties. Links: Sahara Conservation Fund (SCF) ( https://saharaconservation.org/donate/ ) established to address the catastrophic wave of extinction threatening the large bird and mammal fauna in Africa, the Sahara Conservation Fund aims to co...

Jan 26, 20211 hr 22 minEp. 21

THE VERDICT: Mozambique, 2000-2005AD, Religion

Court is in session and the gavel looms! Paul has returned to pull apart Pete's episode on Religion in Mozambique just after the millennium. Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com @hhepodcast ( Instagram and Twitter ) @hhepod ( Facebook )...

Jan 24, 202125 minEp. 20

Mozambique, 2000-2005AD, Religion

This week, Pete and Ryan head back to the millennium to navigate the religious world of Mozambique! Join them as they visit faith healers, discover traditional medicine and evade restless spirits! Links: More about Zionism (https://bit.ly/2NiqvDf) More about Witchdoctors (https://bit.ly/3qs17cm) Contact us: • hhepodcast.com • hhepodcast@gmail.com • @hhepodcast ( Instagram and Twitter ) • @hhepod ( Facebook )...

Jan 19, 20211 hrEp. 20

THE VERDICT: Liechtenstein, 1100-1200AD, Business

Resident Judge and Jury, Paul Dersley is in session this week and he's cross-examining Ryan over the late arrival of the medieval Liechtenstein episode! What grade will he receive for his efforts? Find out now on this episode of History Happened Everywhere: The Verdict! Links: FUNICULI, FUNICULA ( https://bit.ly/3ijBUOl ) Contact: www.hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com @hhepodcast ( Instagram and Twitter ) @hhepod ( Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HHEPod )...

Jan 16, 202125 minEp. 19

Liechtenstein, 1100-1200AD, Business

This week, in the final part of our (unexpected) Alps trilogy, Ryan gets round to telling Pete all about the marvellous world of commerce in 12th Century, Liechtenstein. So put on your suit, pull up an office chair and let's get down to brass tacks by leveraging our understanding of the outputs generated from granular analysis of historical lessons-learned. Contact us: hhepodcast@gmail.com @hhepodcast (Twitter and Insta) @hhepod (Facebook) HHE on Youtube www.hhepodcast.com...

Jan 12, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 19

THE VERDICT: Austria, 1400-1500AD, Traditions

Paul wants to understand why the heck Austria is back on the menu when he was promised a thick slice of Liechtenstein. Will this loss affect his grading? Find out on - The Verdict! Links: Hill Figures in England ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kXB5ZFll4M ) Hill fires in Austria ( https://on.natgeo.com/35noP1u ) Contact us: hhepodcast@gmail.com @hhepodcast (Twitter and Insta) @hhepod (Facebook) www.hhepodcast.com...

Jan 09, 202138 minEp. 18

Austria, 1400-1500AD, Traditions

New episode! Lichtenstein was on the agenda, but Pete just can’t stop talking about #Austria. Starring the Krampus and other Christmas horrors.

Jan 05, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 18

Austria, 1400-1500AD, Art & Culture

Music, minstrels and more! This week Pete is in the hot seat as he takes Ryan on a musical journey through medieval Austria. Links: ' Reindeer Tales ' - What if Santa's reindeer were all once human? A darkly-comic series of short stories, written by Pete and Ryan https://musical-life.net/ - Medieval music project with plenty of audio samples and a musical instrument virtual museum Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com @hhepodcast ( Instagram and Twitter ) @hhepod ( Facebook ) Thanks: M...

Dec 29, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 17
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