Best Evan Einstein Podcasts (2026)

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ON CRISPR Episode 5: The Conversation 59:01

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In the four years since the book’s publication, CRISPR has revolutionized the world of medical treatments and possibilities. But our world has changed drastically, too. As AI’s impact grows, U.S scientists are facing funding cuts like never before. For our final episode, we bring you a live conversation between Walter Isaacson and Jennifer Doudna a…

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ON CRISPR Episode 4: Franken Monsters 36:47

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As the gene editing field kept growing, so did the dangers. Back in 2018, Jennifer Doudna received an email from a Chinese scientist claiming that he had genetically edited two twin babies. The news reverberated across the world and made Doudna and her colleagues urgently consider the implications of what their discovery could mean for humanity. Wa…

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ON CRISPR Episode 3: Patent Wars 27:19

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Jennifer Doudna thought she had won the race. She thought she had beaten out all scientific competitors when she and her co-author had shocked the world with their groundbreaking technology for gene editing. But turned out, the race had just gotten fiercer. Walter Isaacson sits down with Evan to talk about how one of the most cutthroat scientific c…

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ON CRISPR Episode 2: The Discovery 30:50

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Back in the 1990s, a young microbiologist in Alicante, Spain became obsessed with a strange pattern he observed in the genes of tiny organisms — a series of inexplicable clusters. And he wasn’t alone. All around the world, a network of scientists were growing curious as to what these genetic knots could be and all of their potential functions. Thei…

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ON CRISPR Episode 1: Beginnings 26:29

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Earlier this year, when the world learned the news of baby KJ successfully undergoing the first personalized genetic treatment, it represented a milestone for researchers and patients. But behind this scientific feat there’s the story of the technology that made it possible, CRISPR, and one of the key pioneers behind it — Jennifer Doudna. Evan sits…

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ON CRISPR: The Story of Jennifer Doudna with Walter Isaacson 3:27

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Walter Isaacson - bestselling biographer behind Musk, Einstein and Steve Jobs - in conversation with Evan Ratliff brings you behind the scenes of The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race. The story of the third great technological revolution in modern times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Sub-Zero by SA Harris - Hallowed Histories Presents The Winter Tales 2024 25:00

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Finally Winter appears to be coming to an end, and so too our strand of Winter Tales. Behind me you can probably hear the fire crackling on the hearth, but soon we will warm ourselves with the return of the sun, taking the chill off our bones and quickening the long Winter nights. However, we couldn’t leave you without one last, sharp icicle of fea…

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DBL645 (mono) by Shane Brown - Hallowed Histories Presents The Winter Tales 2024 50:36

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Hello and welcome back to another in the Hallowed Histories strand of Winter Tales, and we hope you all had a very pleasant Christmas. Christmas is an odd time, as i am sure you realized. What strikes us as being so odd is the way in which it collapses the old into the new. Christmas traditions that have been with us since the Victorian era, and so…

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Marie Curie Ghost Story by Alexandra Evans - Hallowed Histories Presents The Winter Tales 2024 8:20

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Hello, and welcome back to the Hallowed Histories series of Winter Tales A huge you to those who attended last Wednesday's event at Stranger’s Hall featuring local historian, author, and paranormal expert Neil Storey. It was a pleasure to watch him captivate a packed house with his extensive knowledge of Norfolk's macabre tales. Our gratitude goes …

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Ten Knocks by Helena K Bacon - Hallowed Histories Presents The Winter Tales 2024 19:21

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Hello and welcome back to the Hallowed Histories strand of Winter’s Tales, stories to amuse, to chill and to wrap presents by. One of the joys of Christmas is meeting with friends, and i am happy to announce that this story combines two old friends of the show, a writer and an actor who are much welcome visitors back to this podcast. Helena Bacon i…

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Fungal by Shannon Lewis - Hallowed Histories Presents The Winter Tales 2024 19:06

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Greetings, and a warm welcome back to the Hallowed Histories series of Winter's Tales. A heartfelt thank you to those who ventured through Storm Darragh to join us at Stranger’s Hall in Norwich, where we delved into the allure of ghost stories with renowned local author SA Harris. Your presence was greatly valued, and we extend our gratitude to the…

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The Blacksmith's Tale by Alexandra Evans - Hallowed Histories Presents The Winter Tales 2024 8:36

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Welcome back to Hallowed Histories, presenting the first of our annual Winter Tales series. This year's lineup is exciting, featuring returning favorites like Sally Harris and Shane Brown, as well as new voices, all linked by the haunting landscape of East Anglia—a muse for the likes of Susan Hill, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Montague Rhodes James. For…

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Episode Forty-Seven: Norwich is the Old Hollywood - How a Local Boy Revived Dracula and Frankenstein for the Ages (w. Dr. Mark Fryers) 30:27

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During the Halloween season, we had the pleasure of merging our passion for horror and East Anglian tales. This opportunity arose when Dr. Mark Fryers, a film history expert and a friend of our podcast, reached out to us. He shared his ongoing research involving Norwich, Count Dracula, and Universal Studios, which immediately piqued our interest fo…

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ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Episode 5: Legacy 35:46

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In this final episode of our series, host Evan Ratliff and biographer Walter Isaacson discuss Benjamin Franklin's remarkable late-in-life achievements-- from his last anonymous essay, to the way he empowered George Washington, to his evolution on slavery, to the beautiful way Philadelphia mourned its favorite son... oh, and they discuss Ben Frankli…

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Episode Forty-Six - Genius on the Run: Cromer, Einstein and the Bomb 11:44

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Albert Einstein, one of the 20th century's most transformative figures, found refuge in the secluded expanse of North Norfolk's coast during a critical juncture in his life. His odyssey to Roughton Heath was fraught with danger, yet it proved to be a defining moment in his evolution as both a scientist and a public intellectual, whose revolutionary…

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ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Episode 4: The Statesman 37:46

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After retiring at the age of 42, Ben Franklin immersed himself in politics, taking on enormous diplomatic challenges on behalf of Pennsylvania and the colonies. In this episode, we dive into Franklin the talented statesman-- a man who emerged from his mission in England with a taste for revenge, charmed the French into supporting a burgeoning natio…

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ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Episode 3: Industry 29:10

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Few people remember that Benjamin Franklin was America’s wealthiest self-made man. After being denied a formal education and then indentured to his own brother, he launched America's first media empire. But while Franklin could be a ruthless businessman, he was out for more than himself—he knew his success was predicated on a strong middle class, a…

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ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Episode 2: The Great American Character 32:33

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From writing under pen names in the newspaper as a teenager, to the Poor Richard maxims we all know, to the autobiography he created to show the path toward American virtues, Ben Franklin literally wrote the books on what it means to be American. But how close was the real Ben Franklin to the character he created? See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Episode Forty-Five - Life in the Bronze Age and the Fire that Saved Must Farm 13:51

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We return from a short break with more tales of the strange and extraordinary from England's East Coast. In this episode, we explore a recent excavation along the River Nene near Peterborough. A farm has been discovered, offering a unique glimpse into the lives, labor, and constructions of Bronze Age inhabitants. We delve into how a fire immortaliz…

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ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Episode 1: Ingenuity 27:55

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From Walter Isaacson– the bestselling biographer behind Musk, Einstein and Steve Jobs– and journalist Evan Ratliff (Shell Games, Longform) comes a revealing look into the life of Ben Franklin, and how his genius shaped America. In this first episode of five, we dive into the way Franklin's scientific curiosity laid the groundwork for his approach t…

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Introducing Season 2: ON Benjamin Franklin with Walter Isaacson 2:48

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Introducing ON Benjamin Franklin with Walter Isaacson - an intimate behind the scenes interview to understand Benjamin Franklin’s remarkable life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope

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Within Walls by Georgina Pearsall, read by Emma Zadow. Hallowed Histories Present The Winter Tales 38:49

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We are reaching the end of our strand of the Winter Tales here at Hallowed Histories, but we couldn't resist a couple more stories best enjoyed after dark. For the penultimale episode we are drawing again from the anthology Slow Burn Horror. We supported this project from it's Kickstarter inception all the way through to the beautiful book we now h…

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The Finale of The Adventure of the Dancing Men by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Read by David Mccabe - Hallowed Histories Presents The Winter Tales 28:09

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When we left Sherlock Holmes he was just about to explainwho and how the vicious attack on Mr and Mrs Cubbit was perpetrated. We return you once more to the beautiful Norfolk countryside, the scene of a most gruesome murder. Once again, thanks to David Mccabe for his reading. Enjoy, and we’ll see you next week for another of Hallowed Histories Wint…

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The Adventure of the Dancing Men by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Read by David Mccabe - Hallowed Histories Presents The Winter Tales 32:53

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Hello and welcome back to the Hallowed Histories strand ofWinters tales, and tonight we have a real classic for you. The Adventure of the Dancing Men is a classic slice of Sherlock Holmes, and one set in North Walsham. We’re breaking it into two parts for you, so stay tuned for the conclusion in a couple of days. Arthur Conan Doyle was a frequent v…

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Yaxley's Cat by Robert Westall - Hallowed Histories Presents The Winter Tales 1:30:04

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We present the 1992 adaptation of Robert Westall's classic, Norfolk-set novella, Yaxley's Cat. Set in Cley-Next-The Sea, it combines folk horror, pagan magic and the usual warnings about city folk going to the country. Robert Westall's work can be found here Director: Nigel Bryant Rose: Kathryn Hurlbutt Jane: Susan Mann Tim: Richard Pearce Vicar: J…

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One Candle by Kathryn Leigh, Read by John Davis - Hallowed Histories Presents The Winter Tales 18:55

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We're back with our strand of ghost stories for Christmas, this time expanded all the way through January and encompassing ghost stories, horror stories, detective stories and anything else with a local connection that tickles us. This time Kathryn Leigh returns to haunt us with One Candle, an itchy and scratchy tale of moths, mothers and monsters.…

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ON Musk Episode Four: What is Musk’s Legacy? 43:24

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Which of Musk’s efforts will mark his legacy? Will it be Starship and his work bringing Americans back into orbit, or will it be X and his amplifications of the worst of humanity? Isaacson wrestles with his time in Silicon Valley, and relays a comparison of Jobs and Musk that’s sure to stay with you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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ON Musk Episode Three: Storytelling and Hot Takes 44:40

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Be a storyteller, not a preacher. That was novelist Walker Percy’s legendary advice to a young Walter Isaacson. One he takes to heart in his work as a journalist at Time and CNN, and as a biographer of creative genius across the centuries—and in trying to capture someone as volatile as Elon Musk. He reflects on the challenges of holding the complex…

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ON Musk Episode Two: Demons 42:54

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What kind of titan of industry has a "giddy mode"? Or a "demon mode"? The two aspects of Musk’s personality are forces that drive his choices and behavior at work—and vectors Isaacson finds critical to understanding how Musk operates. From ripping out servers on Christmas Eve on a whim to buying Twitter against better wisdom, and reaming out staff …

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ON Musk Episode One: Genius 31:45

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Space travel, electric vehicles, future-powering batteries—the ability to push technology forward and to bring it into the world in a real way is without a doubt the best of Elon Musk. In his 600 page biography, Walter Isaacson chronicles a man with superlative engineering skills, but who “doesn’t have a fingertip feel for social emotional networks…

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Introducing: On Musk with Walter Isaacson 3:23

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Episode Forty Four - The Waters Receded Steadily From the Earth (The Flood of 1953 Part Two) 10:25

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When we left our last episode, the storm had hit East Anglia with full force. Lives were lost, communities shattered and thousands were left without electric, light, heat and hope. Today we are going to focus on the community of Sea Palling, and how one of the worst hit villages survived the night, and how the lessons of the storm led to investment…

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Episode Forty Three - All That You Love Will Be Carried Away (The Flood of 1953) 9:34

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With the Summer behind us and Autumn breathing softly on our shoulder, we notice the weather more. A subtle change in leaves, and a slight drop in temperature - all subtle, temperate beautiful things. Today we are going to look at weather that couldn't be ignored - the flood of 1953 which affected the landscape, the way we saw our relationship with…

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Episode Forty Two - Back to the Woods (Monsters, Ghosts and Raiders of the Golden Plough in Fritton Woods) 9:46

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Thank you for bearing with us the past few months whilst we have been relocating. Going through all of our books unearthed a few stories about a quiet, tranquil holiday spot with beautiful scenery, placid lakes, great fishing, aliens, monsters and the neolithic dead. Why not book your cabin now? Please leave a review, subscribe and recommend this p…

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Episode Forty One - A City Under the Ocean: The Disaster and Afterlife of Dunwich 12:13

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Nowhere on the Suffolk Coast holds as much allure for the lover of the strange than the ruins that were Old Dunwich. Once a thriving seaport, and vital to the nation's wellbeing, it tumbled into the sea through bad weather and bad planning. Rumours sprang up that Dunwich did not lie easily though, and some said the bells of the churches under the w…

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Episode Forty - Round and Round the Chicken Man Goes 7:12

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Roundabouts are strange things - often baffling to tourists, often decorated with flowers in the midst of pollutions, often eerily quiet and empty surrounded by noise and bustle. One man made a difference to a local roundabout in a most eccentric way. Listen to the tale of the Chicken Man of Bungay, and get involved in his memorial here: - https://…

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Episode Thirty Eight - William of Norwich, Blood Libel and Jewish Norwich 15:28

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Christmas is over, and we move from ghost stories for Christmas to a more serious, bloody chapter of Norwich's history. The murder of an apprentice tanner in 1144 sparked off a chain reaction that would affect the Jewish community in Norwich, and the rest of the nation throughout the medieval period. Mix in conspiracy theories, secret societies and…

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The Book of Shadows by Scott Cherry - Hallowed Histories Present Ghost Stories for Christmas 1:30:40

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For the next in our strand of ghost stories for Christmas, we present a classic audio drama, the Book of the Shadows, written by Scott Cherry and originally broadcast a week before Halloween in 1995. Not only is it spooky stuff, with demonic curses, sinister witch covens and a village with secrets, it is also set in Norfolk, with namechecks to such…

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Houses Never Forget by Shane Brown - Hallowed Histories Present Ghost Stories for Christmas 36:26

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we are all big fans of Norfolk native Shane Brown here at Hallowed Histories. We featured his work a few years ago in a strand of ghost stories, and his novel, Welcome To Marlington, was one of the best horror novels of the year. Here, he reads his own story from last Christmas's collection of ghost stories which can be found here. plus find his bl…

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'Krampus' and 'Half-Hanged Maggie Dickson' by Joey Herzfeld - Hallowed Histories Present Ghost Stories for Christmas 10:22

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Ghost stories with melody this week, as we present two songs for Christmas. 'Krampus' is a carol-like ode to the demon of Christmas, and 'Half-Hanged Maggie Dickson' is a grim, funny ballad about a botched execution. As you can imagine, Joey Herzfeld's music is very much in Hallowed Histories' wheelhouse. We are honoured and more than happy to show…

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I Walk By Myself, by Jane Appleton - Hallowed Histories Present Ghost Stories for Christmas 35:18

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Jane Appleton joined us last year for a recital of her story, The Yellow Tricycle l, and we are delighted to welcome her back again with another story. This one is another winner - the story of the Reverend Mr Ambrose, priest by day, and by night.....something altogether different. You'll see. Thanks to Linda Sheppard and Stephen Parkes for their a…

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The Bell, by Frederick Cowles - Hallowed Histories Presents Ghost Stories for Christmas 19:17

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Our annual season of ghost stories begins with a classic, The Bell by Frederick Cowles, read by Hallowed Histories host Richard Sheppard. A classic chiller set on the Norfolk coast this is a fine way to begin our festival which this year contains original readings, narrative songs, ghoulish surprises and culminates in an exclusive preview of author…

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Episode Thirty Seven - King's Lynn: The Devil's Port 9:24

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Happy Halloween, and welcome back to another stop on the Devil's tour of East Anglia. We've heard about his throne, but in King's Lynn he seems to have made himself more at home. Not only his cloven hoof print in the cobbles, and his face on the town coat of arms, he also worked in the hearts of the people responsible for a couple of tales of crime…

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Episode Thirty Six - Two Dreamers, Off to See Swaffham 7:40

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The peddler of Swaffham is one of the oldest folk legends of East Anglia, and one that is still present today in Swaffham's streets and buildings. It has the hallmarks of a great legend - an unaware and unlikely hero, a great journey, prophetic dreams and an incredible reward. Please leave a review, subscribe and recommend this podcast to anyone yo…

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Episode Thirty Five - The Luftwaffe Guide to the Norfolk Broads 7:53

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The horror of the Baedeker raids in 1942 came about due to a concerted effort by German military command to not only wreck a country, but also break its spirits. Centres of culture and spirituality were targeted, all according to a Victorian travel guide, the Baedeker. How did one innocuous book about tourism lead Norwich to some of its most terrif…

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Episode Thirty Four - What Drives a Good Hangman Bad? 12:08

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The case of Robert Goodale reads like a Thomas Hardy novel meets Texas Chainsaw Massacre on a particularly blighted part of East Anglian farmland. However, when Goodale murdered his wife and threw her down the well near Wisbech, he assumed that his troubles were over. Unfortunately, due to the Norwich Assizes, an executioner literally battling his …

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Episode Thirty Three - The Devil Leaves His Chair on the Shores of East Anglia 7:09

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The Devil may be in the details - but he's also in the landscape. From Dykes to mountains to valleys to standing stones, any piece of geography can be renamed as belonging to the Devil. However, in the sixteenth century an unusual natural phenomena washed up near Caister that became associated with dark powers, before being associated with another …

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Episode Thirty Two - The Thumb Line Stops Here 9:19

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Celebrity culture is not a new concept, and often throughout history has made stars of the most unlikely people. Charles Stratton was born with a medical condition that restricted his growth, resulting in a grown man with the stature of a small child. However, he had the ambition that was not miniature, an ambition that would lead to a partnership …

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Episode Thirty One - Oh We Do Like To See UFOs By The Seaside 8:38

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The quiet seaside town of Aldeburgh on the Suffolk coast has had a long and storied history. However, one story that the locals might want to forget is the day that aliens may have come calling on a housewife. Her story inspired others to come forward and talk about what they had seen in the skies, setting a trend in the region for sightings of unu…

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Episode Thirty - Sea Monsters, Ocean Serpents, Ancient Beasts of the Water 8:40

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Back to our monthly programme of weirdness from East Anglia, and this time we are looking out to see. Everyone knows Loch Ness, but back in the 1930s Eccles Beach gave it a run for its money with sightings of a beast that terrified fishermen, clergyman and local politicians. What was it? A throwback to the era of dinosaurs? Mass hallucination? A ho…