The Oscars
Get ready for a podcast of glitz and glamour as Jem looking into the Oscars! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Condensed Histories
Condensed Histories bridges the gap between history and popular culture. In each episode of Condensed Histories our host, Jem Duducu, takes an item of popular culture and looks under the surface to find real history hiding inside, with fascinating facts and stories about history spanning all eras, and also about the development of the piece pop-culture itself, appealing to history lover and enthusiasts of movies, games and music alike!
From shows on Netflix, Prime or Disney Plus, to the lastest blockbuster films, and even video games, songs, board games and food, Jem shows us how much history is lurking in our everyday entertainment.
Wandavision, The Dig, Warhammer, Queen’s Gambit, Assassin’s Creed, Jojo Rabbit, Cobra Kai, The Lord of the Rings and Monopoly are among the subjects in which which Jem has so far discovered a surprising amount of history!
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories.
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Episodes
Dune 2
Jem returns to the Dune universe to talk about Dune 2! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Duels with History Rage!
Paul from History Rage joins Jem to discuss duelling! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Epic Warhammer
In one of his semi-regular Warhammer episodes, Jem talks about scale, tactics and strategy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ukraine: Two Years On
Jem takes a historical perspective as the war in Ukraine reaches the end of its second year. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Makeup
Jem gets fabulous with an episode on Makeup! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Holiday
Jem talks the Madonna song Holiday, travel through history, and even Taylor Swift! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Plane and the French Foreign Legion
Jem talks about the film 'Plane', and about the French Foreign Legion! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick and Morty - Ethical Spaghetti
From a jumping-off point of Rick and Morty, Jem takes us into a tangled bowl of ethical spaghetti! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Great
Jen looks into the world of The Great, and how you can sometimes get away with playing fast and loose with history! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Masters of the Air
Jem takes to the sky with Masters of the Air! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Books
Get to know Jem a little better as he takes you on a journey through his books! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Arnold Schwarzenegger!
Jem looks at the life and many skills of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gladiators!
With the return of Gladiators to British TV screens, guess what Jem wants to talk about! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baldur's Gate
Jem looks into the video game Baldur's Gate, and looks into some of the history of Role Play games. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
War of the Worlds
Jem takes on the giant of pop culture that is War of the Worlds! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The MCU... Every Empire Falls!
Jem talks about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and how the fall of historical empires could give Disney some tips! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Warhammer White Scars
Jem heads back to the world of Warhammer, and from there to the Mongol Hoards! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elvis!
Jem looks into the life of Elvis, the King of Rock and Roll! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burke, Hare, and Body Snatching with Paul Bavill from History Rage
A special episode where Jem (and Greg!) talk about Burke, Hare, and Body Snatching with Paul Bavill from the History Rage Podcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
How To Sound Smart In History Conversations
Jem helps you sound smarter in history conversations, and gets a few things off his chest! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Dark Knight
Jem talks about Batman, and The Dark Knight. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gameshows: Squid Games Challenge and 007: Road To A Million
Jem looks at the way film and TV cross-influence each other with two new gameshows inspired by very different fictional properties. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
All The Light We Cannot See
Jem looks at the book and series All The Light We Cannot See. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Killers of the Flower Moon
Jem looks at Leonardo Di Caprio, and Killers of the Flower Moon. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mad Max
Welcome to the post-apocalyptic world of Jem talking Mad Max! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Napoleon
Jem talks about Napoleon, and historical inaccuracy. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Master and Commander
Jem sets sail with Master and Commander! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Doctor Who
Jem talks Doctor Who... and the history of Time! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guns n Roses: Civil War
Jem talks Guns n Roses, and Civil Wars. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.