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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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Episodes

Riddles in Colombia during 1930-1940

Join the boys as they head into South America for this puzzling podcast, where Pete posits three devilishly trick-some riddles about Colombia in the thirties. Thanks: Colombian National Anthem Instrumental (https://youtu.be/jrePRVnO5k0) Sofia Vergara Monologue: Saturday Night Live ( https://youtu.be/DZaoi-YKI5Q ) Chiquita commercial ( https://youtu.be/361DwXNvxKg ) Contact us: Web: hhepodcast.com Email: hello@hhepodcast.com Tiktok: @HHEpodcast | @HHEhost Twitter: @HHEPodcast Insta: @HHEpodcast R...

Aug 18, 20221 hrEp. 56

THE VERDICT: OUT OF OFFICE: Energy in Bouvet Island during 1950-2022

The boys are taking a holiday - but that doesn't mean the judge doesn't get to wield his gavel of justice! Welcome to The Verdict - Out of Office! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere (Out of Office) Episode #00: Energy in Bouvet Island during 1950-2022. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we recommend that you go and listen to that first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: Web: hhepodcast.com Email: hello@hhepodcast.com Tiktok: @HHEpodcas...

Aug 11, 202230 minEp. 55

OUT OF OFFICE: Energy in Bouvet Island during 1950-2022

The boys are taking a holiday - but that doesn't mean you don't get more random time, place and topic. Welcome to HHE Out of Office ! In this one-off episode, Ryan heads to the most remote location on the planet - the mysterious Bouvet Island! There he hopes to find the energy to tell us all about the power that lies inside, on top and all around this tiny volcanic rock. Thanks: Norwegian National Anthem Instrumental ( https://youtu.be/uigf9Jo_ogI ) Alien vs. Predator; 20th Century Fox Contact u...

Aug 04, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 55

THE VERDICT: OUT OF OFFICE: Fatherhood in Algeria during the Paleozoic

The boys are taking a holiday - but that doesn't mean the judge doesn't get to wield his gavel of justice! Welcome to The Verdict - Out of Office! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere Out of Office Episode #00: Fatherhood in Algeria during the Paleozoic. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we recommend that you go and listen to that first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: Web: hhepodcast.com Email: hello@hhepodcast.com Tiktok: @HHEpodcas...

Jul 28, 202230 minEp. 55

OUT OF OFFICE: Fatherhood in Algeria during the Paleozoic

The boys are taking a holiday - but that doesn't mean you don't get more random facts about a time, place and topic. Welcome to HHE Out of Office ! In this one-off episode, Peter takes Ryan and guest-host Jim Coulson (creator of BewilderedDad.com) on a trip back to the very earliest days of life in Algeria to find our great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-...

Jul 21, 202251 minEp. 55

THE VERDICT: Blue in Yemen during 700-800CE

The judge is in court and he's not afraid to throw the book at HHE episode #55. What grade will he deem it worthy? Find out now on - The Verdict! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere Episode #55: Blue in Yemen during 700-800CE. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we recommend that you go and listen to that first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Thanks: Commoners Choir ( https://www.commonerschoir.com ) Contact us: Web: hhepodcast.com Email: hello@h...

Jul 14, 202230 minEp. 55

Blue in Yemen during 700-800CE

It’s off to the Middle-Eastern nation of Yemen in this episode. Ryan discovers why the blue-eyed can’t be trusted, why blue is so sexy to certain lizards, plays the Yemeni Blues and learns about an aquatic psychopath! Links: https://www.unicef.org/appeals/yemen Yemen National Anthem Instrumental ( https://youtu.be/d1ciKJF1wvY ) Um Min Al Yaman - Yemen Blues, Ravid Kahalani (https://youtu.be/vEG2SQ_BlAU) Vintage Delta Blues in E - DixMusic Studio - Diego Calcagno ( https://aushertracks.bandcamp.c...

Jul 07, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 55

THE VERDICT: Community in Germany during 1650-1700CE

The judge wields his gavel and he's not afraid to use it on Pete's episode #54. What grade will the episode receive? Find out now on - The Verdict! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere episode #54: Community in Germany during 1650-1700CE! If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we recommend that you go and listen to that first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: HHEpodcast.com HHEpodcast@gmail.com https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/ twitter.com/H...

Jun 30, 202231 minEp. 54

Community in Germany during 1650-1700CE

Commune with Pete and Ryan as they discover Germany between 1650 and 1700, and the aftermath of possibly most destructive war Europe has ever seen. Discover the remarkable story of Simplicimuss and the tremendous achievements of Frederick, the man behind the rise of the mighty state of Prussia. Links: German National Anthem Full text of ' Simplissimus ', by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe...

Jun 23, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 54

THE VERDICT: The Jaws of Death in Hong Kong during 1200-1300CE

The judge wields his gavel and he's not afraid to use it on Ryan's Hong Kong episode. What grade will the episode receive? Find out now on - The Verdict! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere episode #53: The Jaws of Death in Hong Kong during 1200-1300CE! If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we recommend that you go and listen to that first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: HHEpodcast.com HHEpodcast@gmail.com https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ...

Jun 16, 202231 minEp. 53

The Jaws of Death in Hong Kong during 1200-1300CE

Pack your crocodile-repellent because you’re about to join Ryan and Pete as they set off to 13th Century Hong Kong! They will discover the fall of the final Emperor of the Song Dynasty, fear for their lives on the track of man-eating tigers, alligators and crocodiles (oh my!) .. and find out just why the fin of a shark is considered a special but controversial treat. Thanks: HHE super-researcher: Celeste! Professor Chris Coggins, Faculty in Geography and Asian Studies at Bard College at Simon’s ...

Jun 09, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 53

THE VERDICT: Hell or Highwater in Latvia during 2005-2010

The judge has his gavel and he's not afraid to use it on Pete's Latvian effort. What grade will the episode receive? Find out now on - The Verdict! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere episode #52: Hell or Highwater in Latvia during 2005-2010! But if you haven't listened to that episode yet - do go and listen to it first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Thanks: Alestorm - Wolves of the Sea ( https://youtu.be/z9sdxhuCN6c ) Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodca...

Jun 01, 202231 minEp. 52

Hell or Highwater in Latvia during 2005-2010

It's off to lovely Latvia, the filling in the Baltic sandwich, to discover the trials and tribulations of the country that suffered most from the global economic collapse. Featuring individual stories of determination in the face of hardship and corruption, including the Latvian Rambo, blondes on the march, and the birth of Latvia's gay pride movement in the teeth of stiff opposition. Also pirates. There are pirates! Links: Latvian National Anthem ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaFQs6vxh_k ) ...

May 26, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 52

THE VERDICT: Animal in Dominica during 1764-1848

The judge wants to grade Ryan's Dominican effort. What grade will the episode receive? Find out now on - The Verdict! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere episode #51: Animal in Dominica during 1764-1848! If you haven't listened to this episode yet - go and have a listen first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/ twitter.com/HHEPodcast facebook.com/HHEPod r...

May 19, 202231 minEp. 51

Animal in Dominica during 1764-1848

This week it’s off to the Caribbean island of Dominica to discover animals that make music, animals you can eat, animals you can drink and animals you can run up the flagpole! Join us in the rainforest – and bring a brolly! Thanks: Naomi (HHE Historical Food Consultant) Links: Dominica National Anthem - Instrumental ( https://youtu.be/N1cWYCcKzTQ ) Sounds of the Conch Shell ( https://youtu.be/QcMyRtOqlak ) KFC Commercial 1984 ( https://youtu.be/jKIix7kAMkA ) Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast...

May 12, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 51

THE VERDICT: 50th Episode: Fifty in the United Kingdom during the Fifties

The voice of justice is in the house. Literally this week. His in-person appearance is in honour of this week's half-centennial celebration! What grade will the episode receive? Find out now on - The Verdict! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere episode #50: Fifty in the United Kingdom during the Fifties! If you haven't listened to this episode yet - go and have a listen first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com ...

May 05, 202233 minEp. 50

50th Episode: Fifty in the United Kingdom during the Fifties

It’s a whirlwind trip to four different nations that make up the United Kingdom in this special ‘on the road’ celebratory 50th Episode. Ryan and Pete set out to personally visit England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and investigate the people and places found on the various fifty pound notes. Don’t forget your passport! (just kidding, you don’t need a passport). Links: Europa hotel's 50th Birthday bletchley park The story of the bank of wales Chigley - Time flies by when I'm the driver o...

Apr 28, 202250 minEp. 50

THE VERDICT: Abracadabra in the Northern Hemisphere over 24 hours

The voice of justice is back and this week Judge Dersley has his gavel pointed directly at Ryan. What grade will his episode receive? Find out now on - The Verdict! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere episode #49: Abracadabra in the Northern Hemisphere over 24 hours. If you haven't listened to this episode yet - do go and have a listen first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https://vm...

Apr 21, 202231 minEp. 49

Abracadabra in the Northern Hemisphere over 24 Hours

As if by magic, a new episode of HHE is here! And where is here this time? It's the entire top-half of Planet Earth! Grab your magic wand, some skewered meat, a pair of handcuffs, and take a 24-hour ride through Ryan's magical madness to find out if - History Happened Everywhere! Thanks: Abra-kebab-ra - 150 Wickham Rd, Croydon, UK Links: Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra Arctic Ambience - Snowstorm, Blizzard Storm & Howling Arctic Winds National Anthem of Scotland (Official Instrumental versio...

Apr 14, 20221 hrEp. 49

THE VERDICT: Making a Breakthrough in The Gambia during 1300-1400CE

The voice of justice is back and this week Judge Dersley has his gavel pointed directly at Peter. What grade will his episode receive? Find out now on - The Verdict ! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere episode #48: Making a Breakthrough in The Gambia during 1300-1400CE. If you haven't listened to this episode yet - do go and have a listen first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https:...

Apr 07, 202231 minEp. 48

Making A Breakthrough in The Gambia during 1200-1300CE

Follow Pete and Ryan to Africa’s smallest nation, The Gambia. Will pre-colonial, oral-tradition Africa defy attempts to uncover the history of the region, or will Pete make a breakthrough and continue to find that History Happened Everywhere? Thanks to Dean Winson Links: Amazing general information resource on The Gambia ( accessgambia ) National Anthem ( https://youtu.be/3t2SpQVRses ) Sound of the Kora: ( Kora music ) Sound of the Bolonbata: ( Bolonbata ) Superkanja recipe: ( Superkanja ) Fatou...

Mar 31, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 48

THE VERDICT: Zoology in Chile during 1945-2022

The voice of justice is back and this week Judge Dersley has his gavel pointed directly at Ryan. What grade will his episode receive? Find out now on - The Verdict! THE VERDICT is the companion podcast for History Happened Everywhere episode #47: Zoology in Chile during 1945-2022. If you haven't listened to this episode yet - do go and have a listen first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovG...

Mar 24, 202231 minEp. 47

Zoology in Chile during 1945-2022

In this animalistic episode of History Happened Everywhere, Ryan and Pete take on the challenge of Zoology in the South American wildlife wonderland of Chile! Together they take a walk through the wild-side looking at everything that flaps, crawls, squawks and roars! Thanks: Tom's Talking Reptiles (https://www.tomstalkingreptiles.co.uk) Links: Chile National Anthem (https://youtu.be/dVpW7KdgpFo) Game of Thrones Opening Credits (https://youtu.be/TZE9gVF1QbA) The Mandalorian Theme (https://youtu.b...

Mar 17, 20221 hr 16 minEp. 47

THE VERDICT: Light in Slovenia during the 1970s

The voice of justice is back and this week Judge Dersley has his gavel pointed directly at Peter. Did he find this a bright example of podcasting? What grade will the episode receive? Find out now on The Verdict! THE VERDICT is the after-show podcast for History Happened Everywhere episode #46: Light in Slovenia during the 1970s. If you haven't listened to this episode yet - do go and have a listen first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com inst...

Mar 10, 202231 minEp. 46

Light in Slovenia during the 1970s

Pete makes light work of episode #46 as he takes Ryan on a tour of all things 'light' in Slovenia during the 1970s. Featuring wine, cakes, punk rock, clowns and, of course.. communist industrial design! Welcome to History Happened Everywhere ! Thanks: Gregor (from Reddit) Pete's Mum Links: Star Wars Ewok Song (Yub Nub) ( Link ) National Anthem ( Link ) Star Wars - The Force Suite (Theme) ( Link ) Star Wars Cantina ( Link ) Traditional Slovak Music Instruments ( Link ) Churchill's Iron Curtain Sp...

Mar 03, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 46

THE VERDICT: Procrastination in Benin during 1850-1900CE

The voice of justice is back and this week it's in pretty poor audio form (sorry about that), but it also means that Judge Dersley is back in court and he has his gavel pointed directly at Ryan. The pressure is on and it feels like the grip of a python! What grade will the episode receive? Find out now on The Verdict! THE VERDICT is the after-show podcast for History Happened Everywhere episode #45: Procrastination in Benin during 1850-1900CE. If you haven't listened to this episode yet - do go ...

Feb 24, 202231 minEp. 45

Procrastination in Benin during 1850-1900CE

This episode, Ryan desperately tries to put off the necessary talk of slavery by procrastinating with talk of peanuts, snakes, voodoo and anything else he can think of! Links / Thanks: - Republic of Benin National Anthem (Instrumental) - https://youtu.be/NL3WQCTWAgQ - Recipe for Kuli Kuli (https://youtu.be/qpR6HvJveo0) - Tom's Talking Reptiles (https://www.tomstalkingreptiles.co.uk/) - "Baracoon" (https://tinyurl.com/3ze4ch8f) Contact us: - hhepodcast.com - hhepodcast@gmail.com - instagram.com/h...

Feb 17, 202259 minEp. 45

THE VERDICT: Smell in Uzbekistan during 1876-2007CE

Judge Paul Dersley takes critical aim at Peter's episode on Uzbekistan. Is there a whiff of a successful grade? Or are his chances as bad as a rotten egg? Find out not on The Verdict! THE VERDICT is the after-show podcast for History Happened Everywhere episode #44: Smell in Uzbekistan during 1876-2007CE . If you haven't listened to this episode yet - do go and have a listen first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: - hhepodcast.com - hhepodcast@gmail.com - instagram.com/hhepodca...

Feb 10, 202230 minEp. 44

Smell in Uzbekistan during 1876-2007

In this episode, Pete takes Ryan to the Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan to sniff out some history of smells. He unveils the charms and rituals of breaking bread and discovers the diversity of Uzbek melons. Metaphorical smells also feature – the stench of corruption and hypocrisy and the story of one British Ambassador who dared to speak truth to power. Links / Thanks: Uzbekistan National Anthem (Instrumental) - https://youtu.be/wDA4becKgek Craig Murray’s “Death in Samarkand” (shorturl.at/knFH...

Feb 03, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 44

THE VERDICT: Metal in Azerbaijan during 700-800CE

The long arm of justice is back for a new year of picking apart Ryan and Pete's episodes of HHE. Put away your party hats, because it's time for another episode of The Verdict.. THE VERDICT is the after-show podcast for History Happened Everywhere episode #43: Metal in Azerbaijan during 700-800CE. If you haven't listened to this episode yet - do go and have a listen first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https://vm.t...

Jan 27, 202233 minEp. 43
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