Best Beard Clubs Podcasts (2026)

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The Pirate Republic Presents: Pirates of the Wild West (Audiobook) — Chapter Two: The Emergence 21:45

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22h ago21:45

21:45

Welcome back to this special audiobook presentation from The Pirate Republic. In this episode, the journey continues with Chapter Two: The Emergence from Pirates of the Wild West, the first novel in the Storm of Time series. After a violent and impossible storm tears Blackbeard and the pirate captains from Nassau Harbor, the survivors begin to awak…

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'Trusty John' 20:26

1d ago20:26

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Today's Lang Fairy Tale is a strange one: Trusty John, in which the behaviour of all of the characters is questionable at best! For what would be nicer than marrying your kidnapper? And why not shoot a horse with a pistol? Or, indeed, smear a statue with the blood of your children?! If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal col…

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632. Joan of Arc: Warrior Maid (Part 1) 1:09:16

1d ago1:09:16

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What are the origins of the legendary Joan of Arc, the famous French maid who saved France from the English during the Hundred Years’ War, dressed all the while in men’s clothes? Why is hers one of the most remarkable stories of all time? And, was she really under divine influence when, as only a teenager, she demanded to be taken from her humble F…

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'Blue Beard' 13:07

3d ago13:07

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Today's Lang Fairy Tale is the classic cautionary tale about too much curiosity - Blue Beard! Of course, it's unfortunate our heroine married a murderer with a suspicious blue beard, but she certainly couldn't say that he didn't warn her not to go into the locked room... If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections wer…

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January Update: First Footing 1:16:00

5d ago1:16:00

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In this month's update episode we're welcoming in 2026 in style - ideally in the form of a dark-haired stranger... In addition to speaking about New Years traditions, and why they're confusing, as usual, the episode features Three Ravens news and updates from the last month, and the things we're looking forward to in the month ahead, along with exc…

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631. Wagner: LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall 1:13:00

5d ago1:13:00

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Was Richard Wagner a revolutionary artist who reshaped music forever, or an egotists mired in scandal, whose dangerous ideas were inseparable from the operas he created? How did the legendary worlds encapsulated in his bombastic music - featuring gods, heroes, and monsters - become entangled with politics and power? And, did Wagner inspire Hitler a…

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Instant Answers: New Year’s Day Q&A 50:51

5d ago50:51

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Since Instant Classics launched, we’ve loved getting your questions and ideas for topics. So for our New Year’s Day episode, Mary and Charlotte respond to some of those which have tickled their curiosity too. Where did the Romans stash their cash? What was a trip to the doctor like for women? Why do some people still try to speak (rather than just …

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#81 - Sea Isle Spiked Iced Tea (Brett Meyer) 1:21:09

6d ago1:21:09

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Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Brett Meyer, co-owner of Sea Isle Spiked Iced Tea, one of the pioneers of the spiked iced tea beverage category. Brett spent years working in the service industry before moving into brand development with Hoop Tea. He later partnered with Sea Isle Ice to help develop and launch Sea Isle Spiked Iced…

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The Pirate Republic Presents: Pirates of the Wild West (Audiobook) — Chapter One 34:14

8d ago34:14

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Welcome to a special audiobook presentation from The Pirate Republic. In this episode, I begin releasing the complete audiobook of Pirates of the Wild West, the first novel in my Storm of Time series—one chapter at a time, every week, right here in the podcast feed. Chapter One: The Pardon opens in Nassau Harbor in 1718, where Blackbeard and the mo…

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'Prince Darling' 27:28

8d ago27:28

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For the second Lang Fairy Tales episode of this 'between series break' we have a less well-known one for you - Prince Darling. It's a tale which reminds us that having a great father, phenomenal wealth, and the Fairy Truth on your side doesn't mean you will grow up to be a good person - and that sometimes being turned into a terrifying chimera is t…

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630. Tchaikovsky: LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall 1:19:28

8d ago1:19:28

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What are the complex origins of Russia’s most renowned composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky? What inner conflicts and private contradictions lay behind his romantic music, and how did these struggles shape it? And, what dark secrets lie hidden beneath Tchaikovsky’s sweeping, lyrical melodies…? Join Tom and Dominic at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring …

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'The Goose Girl' 14:28

10d ago14:28

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For the first Lang Fairy Tales episode of this 'between series break' we have an absolute classic - The Goose Girl. If you like talking decapitated horse heads, cheeky goose boys and a good ol' fashioned tale of comeuppance, this one's definitely for you. If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections were assembled betw…

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Guest The Third: Tony Walker 33:55

12d ago33:55

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It's just beginning to get dark at Three Ravens HQ, when a booming knock sounds on the front door. Who should be outside but Tony Walker, host of the Classic Ghost Stories podcast and author of Christmas Ghost Stories? Tony just can't seem to get himself warm, even by the roaring fire in the Great Hall, but he's certainly got a tale to tell, so cud…

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Guest The Second: Taffy Thomas 1:06:03

12d ago1:06:03

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Our stomachs are groaning after all the tasty festive food we've consumed (with or without gravy), and we're ready for a little sit down and some stories with our second guest at the Three Ravens Christmas Feast, Taffy Thomas MBE. Taffy is the UK's first Storytelling Laureate, and a long time friend of Three Ravens. Join us now in the Haunted Conse…

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A Very Merry Saturnalia to You 45:08

12d ago45:08

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Every December, the Ancient Romans took part in a festival of feasting, drinking, gift-giving and awkward office parties. So far, so Christmas. But, in this episode, Mary and Charlotte ask what really went on during the Roman festival of Saturnalia and whether the comparisons to Christmas really hold? As is so often the case, we discover a people a…

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Guest The First: Sarah Clegg 59:54

12d ago59:54

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Welcome, friend, to the Three Ravens Christmas Feast! It's the big day itself, and we're starting with a cosy chat (after our festive breakfast buffet, of course) with Dr Sarah Clegg, author of The Dead of Winter: The Demons, Witches and Ghosts of Christmas. In this sparkling conversation, part of our six episode Yuletide binge, Martin and Sarah ta…

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629. WWI: The Christmas Truce 58:42

12d ago58:42

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Did the Christmas Truce - which saw a number of unofficial ceasefires between the combatants of the First World War, during the Christmas of 1914 - really occur, or was it a myth? What is the real story behind this legendary event? And, did German and British soldiers really play football across no-man's land? Join Dominic and Tom as they delve int…

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Christmas Under the Black Flag - A Pirate Christmas: How Outlaws Celebrated the Holidays at Sea 16:01

13d ago16:01

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🎄🏴‍☠️ A Pirate Christmas: How Outlaws Celebrated the Holidays at Sea Christmas under the black flag wasn't silent—but it was meaningful. In this special episode of The Pirate Republic, we explore how pirates may have celebrated Christmas aboard their ships: rum-soaked feasts, music on deck, games of chance, moments of nostalgia, and rare pauses in …

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The Nativity Play 2:59:22

13d ago2:59:22

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Welcome back to the third day of the Three Ravens Christmas Feast, where we meet in the Raven Tower for an all-new festive tale of terror! Following in the tradition of M.R. James, E.F. Benson, and Charles Dickens, it feels only right to cozy up and listen to something scary on Christmas Eve. This year it's Martin's turn, with a contemporary story …

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#80 - My Local Brew Works & Home Sweet Homebrew (George Hummel) 1:00:50

14d ago1:00:50

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Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with George Hummel, grain master at My Local Brew Works and owner of Home Sweet Homebrew. My Local Brew Works is a custom brewery that provides production space for private events and small batch beer. Home Sweet Homebrew is a Philadelphia staple founded in the 1990s and is widely recognized for helping…

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Christmas Music with Lunatraktors 1:59:43

14d ago1:59:43

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Good morrow, honoured guest! We hope you slept well, and weren't kept awake by too many bumps in the night? For on today's episode of the Three Ravens Christmas Feast we're convening in the Haunted Library with one of the most exciting British folk bands working today. Lunatraktors, a.k.a. Carli Jefferson and Clair Le Couteur, have been making musi…

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Christmas Food with Dr Neil Buttery 1:10:49

15d ago1:10:49

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Welcome, friend, to the Three Ravens Christmas Feast - we're still at 'Meal Prep' stage, but come inside and warm up by the fire! To begin our six episode Yuletude binge in style we're going to head to the kitchens deep beneath Three Ravens HQ to have a chat with Dr Neil Buttery, the award-winning food historian and host of the British Food History…

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628. Jack The Ripper: The Killer Unmasked (Part 5) 1:35:53

15d ago1:35:53

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Who are the prime suspects for the identity of Jack the Ripper? Why did he suddenly halt his hellish killing spree, and never strike again? And, once and for all, who really was Jack the Ripper…? Join Dominic and Tom as they reveal, with shocking melodrama, the true identity of one of the world’s most mysterious serial killers: Jack the Ripper… ___…

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 21 - No Fruit Without Work 29:45

16d ago29:45

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 20 - Life Is Not A Field To Cross 31:54

17d ago31:54

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 19 - A Drop In The Sea 33:32

18d ago33:32

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 18 - A Word Is Not A Sparrow 35:01

19d ago35:01

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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A Day at the Theatre in Ancient Athens 51:16

19d ago51:16

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The Ancient Greeks, it’s often said, invented theatre - and the plays they wrote are still big box office today, particularly when you have a Hollywood star in the main part. In this episode, Mary and Charlotte wonder what a day at the theatre in Ancient Athens was actually like. Did it bear any resemblance to theatre-going experience in the West E…

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627. Jack The Ripper: From Hell (Part 4) 1:10:08

19d ago1:10:08

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Why was Jack the Ripper’s final murder the most appalling of all? Who was the mysterious Mary-Jane Kelly, his unfortunate victim? And, what enduring impact would his crimes have upon the cultural climate of England, and the treatment of women? Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the nightmarish crescendo of Victorian London’s darkest days, as Jack t…

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#79 - Northern Liberties Run Club (Keith Tomaselli) 1:03:13

20d ago1:03:13

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Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Dave Argust of Beermill WC talk with Keith Tomaselli, founder of the Northern Liberties Run Club. Founded in Philadelphia, the club has grown into a community-driven running group that brings people together through fitness, social connection, and local brewery meetups. @phillygingerbeerdude @northern_liberties_run_cl…

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 17 - A Crow Will Never Be A Falcon 34:44

20d ago34:44

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 16 - To Raise The Wind 33:53

22d ago33:53

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 15 - Every Toad Praises Its Swamp 31:18

23d ago31:18

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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626. Jack The Ripper: The Killer Strikes Again (Part 3) 59:09

22d ago59:09

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How did Jack the Ripper manage to strike twice in the same night without getting caught? Did he have an accomplice? And, what chilling clues did the police discover in the wake of the murder…? Join Dominic and Tom as they decode the next horrific phase of Jack the Ripper’s shocking killing spree, as they seek to reveal his identity once and for all…

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 14 - Mute As A Fish 33:40

24d ago33:40

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 13 - Under The Lying Stone Water Does Not Flow 32:21

25d ago32:21

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 12 - Where The Crayfish Is Wintering 28:35

26d ago28:35

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 11 - A Spoonful Of Tar In A Barrel Of Honey 30:03

27d ago30:03

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (or did it?) 42:17

26d ago42:17

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From Asterix to Up Pompeii to Life of Brian, there are lots of modern comedies about the Romans, but what did the Romans themselves find funny? In this episode, Mary and Charlotte share their favourite Roman jokes and ask the bigger questions: what can Roman humour tell us about the world of ancient Rome itself? Can we still ‘get’ Roman jokes and d…

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625. Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel (Part 2) 1:06:32

26d ago1:06:32

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Who was Jack the Ripper’s second victim, and why was their murder considered the true starting point of his terrifying killing spree? How did the police investigation unfold? And, when and how did the Ripper strike again…? Join Dominic and Tom as they travel further into the dark streets of Victorian London and follow Jack the Ripper’s depraved tra…

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#78 - Author 'Slow Drinks' James Beard Winner (Danny Childs) 1:06:19

27d ago1:06:19

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Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Dave Argust of Beermill WC talk with Danny Childs, James Beard Award-winning author of Slow Drinks. Danny is a trained ethnobotanist, mixologist, and former bartender at The Farm & Fisherman Tavern. His book Slow Drinks focuses on creating seasonal, foraged, and fermented beverages using ingredients sourced from local…

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 10 - Appetite Comes With Eating 37:46

28d ago37:46

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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The Beatles: The British Invasion, with Conan O’Brien (Part 2) 55:22

27d ago55:22

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| This episode is available a week early for members of The Rest Is History Club | What happens when fame, drugs, and genius collide? How did the Beatles survive John Lennon’s “more popular than Jesus” interview and the death of Brian Epstein? And, why did the band eventually break up? Conan O’Brien returns with Tom to dive into the Beatles’ final …

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 9 - Like A Cat To Sour Cream 32:20

29d ago32:20

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 8 - Talking About The Wolf 33:11

30d ago33:11

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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624. Jack The Ripper: History’s Darkest Mystery (Part 1) 1:04:08

29d ago1:04:08

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Was Jack the Ripper the first serial killer of all time? Who was his first victim, and why was the murder so shocking? And, what did the Ripper phenomenon reveal about the anxieties of Victorian London? Join Tom and Dominic as they delve into the darkest days of London’s long history, as Jack the Ripper’s terrible, grisly reign of terror begins... …

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 7 - A Sabre Helps A Cossack 30:26

1M ago30:26

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 6 - Like Two Drops Of Water 34:37

1M ago34:37

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …

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Life, Death and Gladiators in Roman London 1:02:05

1M ago1:02:05

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Recorded live in an actual Roman amphitheatre underneath the Guildhall Art Gallery in London, Mary and Charlotte uncover the (Roman) origins of one of the world’s great cities. London’s Roman amphitheatre may not be the Colosseum, but it’s thought it could hold up to 7,000 spectators, which is not nothing in the ancient world. London was founded so…

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Vasilisa The Brave: Part 5 - Two Shoes Make A Pair 37:43

1M ago37:43

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A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts, with one released every day up to Midwinter, the tale follows Vasilisa, a young girl who is uprooted from her life and thrown into adventures which carry her through the dark forest to find …