The abominable Dersley straps on his crampons to survey the Himalaya episode. Including: Indian sacred baths, a mountain-conquering goose, and of course, plenty of Yeti! But is it enough to sway the Judge? Find out now on... THE VERDICT! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:50 First Impressions 05:38 Yetis! 11:26 Pete Got It Wrong! 13:17 Geese! 17:03 Yeti Movies! 20:12 Naulas! 23:04 The Verdict 26:59 Outro (+ Harold the Yeti) Thanks: - The Abominable Snowman (1957) - Official Trailer (https://t.ly/ypnnl) - ...
Oct 12, 2023•33 min•Ep. 78
We’re climbing to the top of the world and visiting the Himalayas to discover plumbing. Find out what to do with the little spade in a Tibetan toilet. Learn the story of the hidden hero of the first successful Everest expedition. And discover one naughty Lama’s remarkable secret. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:44 Orientation to the Himalayas 17:16 History of the Himalayas 23:46 What is Plumbing? 30:14 Drop Toilet 36:36 Plumbing at 26,000ft 49:47 Son of a plumber! 57:14 Spook-o-later! 59:53 Outro Links...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 78
The Judge peers over his glasses at our Lebanon episode. Discover the proud history of the Cedars of Lebanon, the wide world of the Weirs and play along with the HHE Podcast-exclusive Ronald Reagan quiz. All this and more on… THE VERDICT! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:41 First Thoughts & The Future 08:58 The Cedar Tree 13:27 Weirs 17:08 Ronald Reagan or not Ronald Reagan? 23:19 The Verdict 28:48 Outro 30:08 Bonus Section on Lebanese Wine Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com...
Sep 28, 2023•34 min•Ep. 77
Pete and Ryan are taking a break from regularly Derzolated episodes, so in this one-off 'Out Of Office' special, they've been assigned 'Negotiation in Lebanon during 1984'. Discover the human cost of tough government and find out how violence may not be the answer after all! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Orientation to Lebanon 07:58 History of Lebanon 16:53 1984 20:10 Non-Negotiable 42:02 The Real Back and Forth 52:44 Outro Links: - Lebanon National Anthem ( https://youtu.be/jbvIlEB-zNM?si=CLONZjJ...
Sep 21, 2023•55 min•Ep. 77
Guadeloupe comes under the Judge's glare this week. Discover the museum of failure, a beach full of bones, and find out if Ryan finally gets the grade he deserves. All this and more on… THE VERDICT! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:52 Slavery Museums 07:14 The Council of Europe Museum Prize 13:28 Skeleton Beach 16:39 Luc Reinette 23:41 The Verdict 28:49 Outro Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com...
Sep 14, 2023•33 min•Ep. 77
Set sail for the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe in which we learn the less-than-sweet story of sugar, and discover the ups and downs of developing a modern marvel to memorialise those who suffered. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:26 Orientation to Guadeloupe 13:28 History of Guadeloupe 21:01 Carte Blanche 26:42 The Idea 34:23 The Location 45:25 The Design 52:04 The Opening 57:24 Derzolation 59:05 Outro Links: - Ban'Biyo - Disk la Réyé ( https://shorturl.at/fopz8 ) - The Archies - Sugar Sugar ( https://...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 77
Pete's Tropic of Cancer episode is up before Judge Dersley this episode. Is salt really a rock? Can you visit a place that's an imaginary line? And just how sweary is Henry Miller’s book? Find out now on… THE VERDICT! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:26 The Tropic of Cancer 06:22 The Tropic of Taurus & Cancer 13:48 Movies 19:11 Is Rock-Salt a Rock & Salt Mines 23:54 The Verdict 28:48 Outro Thanks: - Shirt Guy Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com...
Aug 31, 2023•31 min•Ep. 76
Pete takes on a round-the-world challenge and finds himself between a rock and a hard place on the Tropic of Cancer. We discover the surprising product that rated alongside gold in value on the trans-Saharan trade routes and we meet a pair of travelling historians whose journeys took them from Africa to China. Also, learn how a failed rebellion can still bring down a dynasty, and find out how you might apply for your harlot’s license in 9th Century China. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Orientation ...
Aug 24, 2023•55 min•Ep. 76
Ryan's Antarctic episode is under the gavel. Did his expert guest impress? What sights can you see in the Antarctic? Where can you find pemmican in space? And what is an expert's view on the likely survival of humanity itself? Find out now on… THE VERDICT! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:59 More on Pemmican 07:52 McMurdo Station 12:36 The first people to visit Antarctica 19:09 Why the future has wings 25:08 The Verdict 30:07 Outro Thanks: - Professor Roger Smith - Shirt Guy Contact: https://linktr.ee/h...
Aug 17, 2023•32 min•Ep. 75
Finally, Ryan tackles Communism in Antarctica during the Triassic. Find out what it takes to dig in the polar extremes and meet the bulldog-walrus-pig-lizard that lived there millions of years ago. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:28 Orientation to Antarctica 14:16: History of Antarctica 20:44 What is Communism & The Triassic 30:32 Professor Roger Smith 33:46 Lystrosaurus & Communism 39:00 Red Star & Communism 44:24 Archaeology & Communism 50:46 Migration & Communism 57:02 Pirates &a...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 75
Special guest-host Jim Coulson is in the dock awaiting judgement from Judge Dersley. Will his Yorkshire Day episode prove sufficiently factual and entertaining, or will the Judge deem it worthy of the worms of Ilkley Moor? Containing facts and trivia unable to fit into the main episode, found out about the King of the Ferrets, how Goddard killed some people, why the head of Richard Plantagenet’s head appears to shoppers in York, and how Singaporeans harnessed the smell of fear. All of that now o...
Aug 03, 2023•36 min•Ep. 74
It’s Yorkshire day, you wazzock! A special guest host takes Ryan and Pete on a tour of Britain’s largest county. Uncover the mystery of the princes in the tower and the evil king who murdered them. Or did he? Find out how well you can live whilst under house arrest and the downside of being an unwilling jailer.. And discover the museum that smells of poo… on purpose! By ‘eck, it’s an HHE Yorkshire special! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:28 Orientation to Yorkshire 16:28 History of Yorkshire 24:26 What...
Jul 27, 2023•59 min•Ep. 74
With Pete and Ryan’s Out of Office fiesta continuing, the Judge is back in charge for a grading of their episode in Montenegro. Extra content unable to fit into the main episode will be sworn in as evidence, including the darker side of Montenegro’s history, monster fish, and the laziest Montenegrins. Will it be enough to sway the Judge? Find out now on… THE VERDICT! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:33 More on Tutua 04:49 The Darker Side of Boka Bay 08:36 Headhunting 10:58 Monster Fish 16:10 Montenegrin...
Jul 20, 2023•29 min•Ep. 74
Still on vacation, Pete and Ryan make their way to ancient Montenegro to study it's stunning geography! What makes a river a ria? And who was the fearsome queen whose love of booty made Ancient Rome furious? Find out now on this week's 'Out of Office' episode! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:42 Orientation to Montenegro 05:54 History of Montenegro 10:06 Bay of Kotor 14:52 Teuta 22:42 Outro Links: - Folk music from Montenegro - Crnogorsko Oro ( https://youtu.be/oIm9AR0Sku4 ) - Montenegro National Anthem...
Jul 13, 2023•25 min•Ep. 74
Ryan and Pete are in the dock as a duo for their Thailand episode. Did were-tigers, king Rama and the real-life story of The King and I impress the judge? Plus, Siamese cats... still a thing, or renamed to keep with the times? Find out now on… THE VERDICT! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:26 The King & I 07:40 The Bullingdon Club 11:03 Were-Tigers 13:59 The Verdict 17:25 Outro Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com...
Jul 06, 2023•20 min•Ep. 74
Pete and Ryan are Out of the Office, but that doesn't mean no podcast. In this shorter-than-usual episode, Pete and Ryan head to Thailand to discover Tradition and Folklore.. including the King who was determined to modernise, and the man who refused to let go of the past. Also a lot of people called Rama. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Orientation to Thailand 04:50 History of Thailand 09:24 Tradition 16:44 Folktales 24:50 Outro Links: - O.K.บ่อ้าย - ข้าวทิพย์ ธิดาดิน ( https://youtu.be/UvLRd3-Mh5U...
Jun 29, 2023•26 min•Ep. 74
The Judge is in a grumpy mood and that means Peter is set for a roast. Featuring new content not included in the main episode. Find out what things Peter got wrong. Hear about the tragic demise of Clive of India. And learn what happens if you find yourself hunted by a Bengal Tiger. It’s time to enter the courtroom and discover what Judge Dersley thought of HHE episode 74 - ‘Nine Lives in Bangladesh during the Victorian Era’. Listen now to… THE VERDICT! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:08 Rabindranath Ta...
Jun 22, 2023•32 min•Ep. 74
In this death-defying trip to the Victorian era, Pete takes Ryan on a visit to South Asia to Bangladesh where they meet three remarkable people. Join them to hear the song of the singing mystic, learn about the early feminist author who wrote sci-fi, and tune in to listen to the scientist without whom radio may never have happened! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Orientation to Bangladesh 12:36 History of Bangladesh 22:10 Nine Lives 25:54 The one who played 34:48 The one who strayed 45:08 The one wh...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 74
New episode! The excrement hits the fan as Dersley casts his judgement over Ryan’s episode on Excrement in Scotland during 1600-1650. Featuring new content not included in the main episode. But will His Honour’s grading result in Ryan floating to victory or getting flushed with anger? Find out now on... THE VERDICT! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:44 Initial thoughts on Ep73 05:16 Groom of the Stool 13:12 Lavatories of the future 20:18 The oldest poop in the world 23:08 Midden Mystery! 26:50 The Verdic...
Jun 08, 2023•33 min•Ep. 73
Ryan takes Pete round the U-bend to discover excrement in Scotland in the early 1700s. Find out how storing stools in your front garden could make you big money, how being the King’s favourite could leave you lurking in his loo and travel to Edinburgh to discover the nastiness of Nor Loch. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:44 Orientation to Scotland 06:48 History of Scotland 12:14 Excrement 18:14 What was like life in Scotland during the early 17th Century? 26:10 Shitting in the Country 35:41 Urban sanit...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 73
New episode! Will Pete's tales from Cape Verde - of revolution and rhythm - hit the spot? Or will he just be punished for outrageously cutting corners? Find out now on... THE VERDICT! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:16 First Thoughts on Ep72 06:42 Cutting Corners in Cabo Verde 12:23 Lava Poking 18:47 Celebrating Cesaria Evora 22:29 When Che met Cabral + Korda's Rights 27:10 The Verdict 31:46 Outro Thanks: Grupo Pilon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCroxYgoBWbswfyxfm9tl_7A Contact: https://linktr.ee/h...
May 25, 2023•35 min•Ep. 72
In this episode Pete takes Ryan on a journey to Africa to discover the tropical islands of Cape Verde between the years of 1990 and 1995. Learn the story of the nation’s journey from colony to democracy and the remarkable leader who helped them get there. And discover the music of the islands, including the mournful music of Morna and the subversive sounds of Funana, courtesy of one of the bands keeping the music alive today. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:28 Orientation of Cape Verde 15:58 History of...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 72
There is a great disturbance in the Force as Darth Dersley takes to the Emperor's throne to review and grade HHE Ep. 71 'Wood in the Star Wars Galaxy during the High Republic'. Will he award Ryan a ceremonial medal or find it a load of old Bantha Poodoo? Find out now on: THE VERDICT! Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:21 Gungi & Buckets of Blood 07:01 Inspirations for Star Wars 10:53 Simon the Killer Ewok 14:31 Mardji the Award-Winning Elephant 18:43 Jake M. Wood 23:25 The Verdict 26:57 Outro Contact h...
May 11, 2023•30 min•Ep. 71
It’s May the Fourth and so HHE Podcast is celebrating Star Wars with a trip to a galaxy far, far away to look for all things Wood during the time of the High Republic! Learn what use a Wroshyr tree has for a Wookie. Learn why the dark side of The Drengir is something to be feared. And hear from the man who has given voice to a younger version of Yoda (and we don’t mean Grogu). Stay in formation as we enter Hyperspace and feel the Force flow through you on this extra special Star Wars episode of ...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 71
It's judgement day for Papua New Guinea. Will the bird of paradise win over the judge, or will it be an edible phlegm of a grade? Find out now on... THE VERDICT! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:20 Is Oz an island? 06:30 Traditional Food 08:56 The Crocodile People of PNG 12:08 International Greens 15:56 Garrett Morgan 18:30 Bougainville Independence 22:44 How Green Wallpaper Kills 26:28 The Verdict 29:52 Outro Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com...
Apr 27, 2023•33 min•Ep. 70
Pete takes Ryan to the Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea, home of the glorious bird of paradise. Discover how cannibalism led to the Laughing Death, meet a tribe whose language is dying out and the incredible anthropologist who travelled deep into the jungle to preserve it. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:38 Orientation of PNG 12:17 History of PNG 18:34 What is Green? 24:08 Environment 37:21 Newness & Inexperience 56:12 Derzolation 58:23 Outro Thanks to Don Kulick Links: Papua New Guinea National ...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 70
The Judge presides over a court of mastodon chewing prehistoric podcasters, and he finds them guilty! In this week's after-episode episode, we hear about deadly parasites, inbred mammoths, and why The Flintstone House rocks! But will Ryan achieve a great grade or a regrettable rebuke? Find out now on... THE VERDICT! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 05:24 The Flintstone House 09:40 Parasites 14:10 Mammoths 16:51 Woody Guthrie 19:21 10,000 BC (TV Show) 23:40 The Verdict 28:10 Outro Contact: https://linktr.ee...
Apr 13, 2023•32 min•Ep. 69
Finally.. Early Man arrives! Because for this episode it’s off to North America in 10,000 BCE when Paleo-Indians roamed the continent. Learn how the first people were careful while hunting, watched what they ate, and hopped like a seal to maintain a decent work-life balance. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:52 Orientation to North America 08:50 History of North America 15:36 Easy Does It 18:19 Hunting Bison Antiquus 26:17 Paleo Foods 40:34 Paleo-Indian Work-life Balance 57:11 Derzolation 59:44 Outro Lin...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 70
This week, the boys are out of town on annual leave so the Judge sits in session to review their ‘listicles’ about Achievement in Taiwan during the time of the Great War (1914-1918). But will his grace consider the show worthy of having achieved anything of note? Find out now on… THE VERDICT! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:42 Wu Feng 08:19 Taiwan Disasters 14:27 Foot Binding Collections 18:41 Alishan Forest Railway 22:21 The Verdict 27:11 Outro Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.c...
Mar 30, 2023•30 min•Ep. 69
HHE Podcast is off to Taiwan for an 'Out of Office' special! Learn about achievements on the island of Taiwan during the time of the Great War (1914-1918) - including the freeing of female feet, learning to live longer, and finding ethical alternatives to headhunting! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:30 Orientation of Taiwan 08:56 History of Taiwan 15:38 Colonial Achievements 20:32 Gender Progression 25:25 Janet B. Montgomery McGovern 33:36 Outro Thanks & Links: Nini Music - LongMa ( https://tinyurl...
Mar 23, 2023•36 min•Ep. 68
