Best Nazi Colonies Podcasts (2025)

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Reflections on a Year of Crime and Justice 54:47

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Summary In this episode, Ray Carr and Fitz reflect on a tumultuous year filled with significant events, including cold cases, mass shootings, and the impact of media on law enforcement. They discuss the Brown University shooting, the role of community involvement in investigations, and the importance of mental health for professionals in law enforc…

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319. Heist of St Nicolas: The Medieval Mafia Who Stole Santa (Part 2) 32:23

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Who were the Italian sailors who stole the bones of St Nicolas from his church in Turkey in 1087? How was the mythology of St Nicolas combined with Germanic pagan stories of Odin riding a white horse accompanied by ravens? How did polar-mania and Coca Cola advertising transform Dutch traditions around St Nicolas into the Santa Claus we know today? …

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Scott D. Seligman, "The Great Christmas Boycott Of 1906: Antisemitism and the Battle Over Christianity in the Public Schools" (U Nebraska Press, 2025) 39:08

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Today’s battles over Christianity in U.S. public schools have deep roots. In the nineteenth century, disputes were largely between Protestants and later-arriving Catholics, but in 1905 Jews entered the conflict in a dramatic way. That Christmas, Frank Harding, a Presbyterian principal in Brooklyn, urged his Jewish students to be more like Jesus. Fo…

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Stories to listen to with your family or on a Christmas walk 1:54:01

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A relaxing, extra long podcast full of reflections and stories. I speak about the winter solstice, I read The Sniper by Liam O Flaherty and my own story The Pistills of the Dandelions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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318. Heist of St Nicolas: Raiding Santa's Tomb (Part 1) 32:21

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The original Santa Claus, Saint Nicolas, was a real bishop from Myra in modern-day Turkey, whose tomb there was popular with pilgrims, but 700 years after his death, a group of sailors decided to steal his magic bones… What myth about St Nicolas first associated him with gift-giving? How did his story get merged with the Greek god of the seas, Pose…

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"This culture caters to pedophiles" 1:14:30

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This week on The Tea, we sit down with one-woman powerhouse Jameela Jamil to dismantle some of the most deeply held assumptions about patriarchy, power, and who it truly serves. In this urgent and unflinching episode, we challenge the idea that patriarchy primarily targets women. Jameela argues instead that it is a system engineered to subjugate me…

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Sayyida al-Hurra: Pirate Queen of the Mediterranean Exile, Empire, and Revenge on the High Seas 20:30

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Before Anne Bonny. Before Grace O’Malley. There was Sayyida al-Hurra — the Pirate Queen of the Mediterranean. In this episode of For the Love of History, we uncover the extraordinary true story of Sayyida al-Hurra, a Muslim woman who rose to power in the late 1400s and became one of the most feared pirates in history. Born in Granada during the vio…

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The Fight for Justice: Cold Case Investigations 59:15

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Summary In this episode of Cold Red, hosts Ray Carr and Fitz welcome back cold case investigator Jen Bukholz to discuss her work in solving unsolved cases. They delve into the complexities of cold case investigations, focusing on the recent updates in the Rebecca Gould case and the details surrounding the murder of Linda Malcolm. The conversation h…

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317. Churchill's Photographer: From Escaping Genocide to MLK 48:25

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Who was Karsh and how did he become one of the most famous portrait photographers of the 20th century? How did Karsh escape from the Armenian Genocide as a child? What was the story behind some of the most famous photographs of Churchill, Einstein, Castro, Queen Elizabeth II, and Martin Luther King? Anita and William explore the fascinating life of…

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A Mental Health plan for Christmas 1:01:53

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A diatribe on the emotion of shame as it presents during the festive period Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mark Celinscak and Mehnaz Afridi, eds., "Global Approaches to the Holocaust: Memory, History and Representation" (U Nebraska Press, 2025) 1:02:38

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The field of contemporary Holocaust studies is increasingly international in perspective. These approaches do not detach themselves from European history; rather, they incorporate perspectives and voices not always considered in more traditional Holocaust studies. The contributors to Global Approaches to the Holocaust: Memory, History and Represent…

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316. Hitler's Photographer: Nazi Secrets, Eva Braun, & Escaping Justice 47:14

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Who was Heinrich Hoffman and how did he use his photography to promote Adolf Hitler and Nazism? When did Hoffman introduce Hitler to Eva Braun? What lies did he tell a Jewish journalist who interviewed him in 1950? Anita and William discuss the life of Hitler’s photographer as part of a series on Eyes on Empire - exploring the influential people be…

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Melissa Byrnes, "Making Space: Neighbors, Officials, and North African Migrants in the Suburbs of Paris and Lyon" (U Nebraska Press, 2024) 1:09:39

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“A lot of things become possible when [the nation state] is not the only framework,” Melissa Byrnes reminds us in this deeply intimate local history of North African migrants in France. In this conversation about her new book, Making Space: Neighbors, Officials, and North African Migrants in the Suburbs of Paris and Lyon (U Nebraska Press, 2024) we…

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"German police are punching Jewish protesters" 1:16:24

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Germany has built its new identity on turning its back on its past, but at what cost? Today, the far-right is topping the polls, police violence is soaring, and free speech is increasingly restricted. In this eye-opening episode of The Tea with Myriam François, we are joined by journalist and podcaster James Jackson to dive into Germany’s complex a…

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Introducing: The Rest Is Science 13:22

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Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre the world truly is. Join Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (Vsauce) twice a week to explore big, small and surprising questions …

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315. Controversy, Colonialism, & V.S. Naipaul 44:16

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Who was V.S. Naipaul and why was he so controversial? How did Naipaul alter the way in which writers and readers saw the world, and in particular how they saw Trinidad? Why did he make an enemy of Salman Rushdie? Anita and William are joined by Ben Moser to discuss the life of V.S. Naipaul. Make someone an Empire Club Member this Christmas – unlock…

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The medieval origins of 2fm Radio DJ voice 1:12:32

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A thesis on the human voice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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314. Rudyard Kipling: Villain or Visionary? (Part 3) 47:36

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Should we still read Kipling today? What family tragedy did Kipling face in the later half of his life? How did he fan the flames of jingoism during and after the First World War? William is reunited with Anita to discuss Rudyard Kipling’s later life and legacy and to debate whether we should revere or despise him... Make someone an Empire Club Mem…

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Understanding the Complexities of Animal Rights 58:17

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Summary In this episode of Cold Red, hosts Ray Carr and Fitz welcome Pamela Frasch, a prominent figure in animal law and advocacy. They discuss the intricate relationship between animal abuse and human violence, the evolving landscape of animal law, and the importance of understanding animal welfare. Pamela shares her experiences in the field, the …

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Gaza, Impunity & the collapse of Law 1:02:32

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“How international law has become the new weapon in the battle for public opinion” In this urgent and deeply challenging episode of The Tea with Myriam François, renowned scholar and author Norman Finkelstein argues that international law, once thought to be a neutral framework for justice, has become a largely toothless tool, vulnerable to politic…

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The Night Witches: The Hidden Women Pilots Who Changed WWII 22:25

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They flew with no lights, no radios, and no parachutes. Their planes were made of wood, covered in canvas, and could barely outrun a speeding truck—but the German army feared them more than anything that roared across the skies. These were the Night Witches of the Soviet Union, the all-women 588th Night Bomber Regiment—daring young pilots who turne…

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313. Rudyard Kipling: Escaping India & Writing The Jungle Book (Part 2) 33:38

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What inspired Kipling to write his two most famous works: The Jungle Book and Kim? Why did Kipling hate London and swiftly move to the US? How did Kipling develop such astute observational writing about Anglo-Indians in his early twenties? William is joined once again by Andrew Lycett, author of Rudyard Kipling, to discuss his rise to fame and how …

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A rivetting chat about art and writing with Patrick Freyne 1:45:29

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I chat with the hilarious and kind Patrick Freyne, who is an author,musician and journalist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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312. Rudyard Kipling: Son of Empire (Part 1) 25:37

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Rudyard Kipling was one of the most evocative writers of India, yet he was a jingoist and an imperialist until his dying day. So how do we grapple with this conundrum, why was Kipling such a man of contradiction? In this episode we explore his early life. How did he go from a spoiled child in India who spoke Hindustani with his nanny, to living in …

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Unraveling the Colonial Parkway Murders 57:07

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Cold Red and Mind of Murder Crossover Episode This conversation delves into the Colonial Parkway murders, a series of crimes linked to serial killer Alan Wade Wilmer. The discussion covers the evolution of the case, profiling techniques, the methods used by Wilmer, and the implications of his family background. Experts analyze the patterns of his a…

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Paulette F. C. Steeves, "The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere" (U Nebraska Press, 2021) 40:01

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The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere (U Nebraska Press, 2021) is a reclaimed history of the deep past of Indigenous people in North and South America during the Paleolithic. Paulette F. C. Steeves mines evidence from archaeology sites and Paleolithic environments, landscapes, and mammalian and human migrations to make the case that …

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"The super rich are blood clots to the body" 1:04:48

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From working-class communities abandoned, neglected, and exploited, to the super-rich hoarding wealth and power, to the rise of racist, exclusionary politics - we’re trapped in a cycle of destruction. In this new eye opening episode of The Tea, we dive into the deep-rooted issues plaguing society today, with critical theorist and viral creator Loui…

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History’s Most Violent Seasoning: The Brutal Truth About Nutmeg and Cinnamon 24:37

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Prepare to clutch your pumpkin spice latte a little tighter, friend, because today we’re diving into the chaotic, deadly, and surprisingly dramatic history of spice. Yes — that cozy sprinkle on your latte once launched wars, bankrupted empires, fueled colonization, and led to one of the worst genocides of the 1600s. Delicious! In this episode, we e…

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311. Cricket In India: Beating The Brits At Their Own Game (Part 2) 41:14

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How did Britain’s imperial game become so popular in India? Why were India’s princes the ‘nepo babies’ of cricket? How does the legacy of Partition continue to affect matches in India and Pakistan today? Anita and William are joined once again by Tim Wigmore, author of Test Cricket: A History, as they unpack how a colonial sport grew to define a na…

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Reflections on winning the Grierson documentary award 49:48

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Last week I won the best prestenter award at the Griersons, I reflect on not allowing external praise to define my self worth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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310. The Origin of The Ashes & The Killer Cricket Scandal (Part 1) 49:22

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How is the history of cricket completely intertwined with the history of the British Empire? What was the Bodyline Controversy of the 1930s and how did it nearly kill a player? Who was Don Bradman and why is he believed to be the greatest sportsperson of all time? Anita and William are joined by Tim Wigmore, author of Test Cricket: A History, to di…

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Breaking the Silence: Mental Health in Law Enforcement 1:09:10

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Summary In this episode of Cold Red, host Ray Carr and Fitz interview Adam Myers, a police captain who shares his journey through mental health challenges following a life-altering shooting incident. Adam discusses the stigma surrounding mental health in law enforcement, the importance of seeking help, and the resources available for first responde…

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AI will end Capitalism 1:29:11

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"Billionaires are building bunkers because they're afraid AI might take over everything." AI is advancing at a rate we've never seen before. From sex robots and chatbots helping with therapy to AI rapidly transforming industries, we’re already living in an AI-powered world. And in five to ten years, governments could be guided and run by AIs. But i…

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Fatima al-Fihri: The Woman Who Founded the World’s First University 20:08

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Two-thirds of the world’s illiterate population are women — but did you know the world’s first university was founded by a woman? 🤯 Meet Fatima al-Fihri, the 9th-century Muslim refugee who built education itself — literally. This episode of For the Love of History dives into the incredible story of how one woman in medieval Morocco changed the enti…

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309. Tintin, Nazis, & Soviets 45:37

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What was the origin story of Hergé, the Belgian illustrator who created The Adventures of Tintin? How did an unlikely friendship transform Hergé’s life and lead him to draw Tintin crying in a comic strip for the first and only time? Anita and William navigate the turbulent hot waters of Tintin’s history from anti-Soviet propaganda, to featuring aut…

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How I found a bag of Heroin on the ground because I thought it was a dead Bird 1:15:11

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A mental health podcast about how clothes are a form of music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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308. Asterix and Obelix, Babar The Elephant, & Colonial Cartoons 47:27

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How did a story made up by a mother for her sick children turn into Babar The Elephant? Why did two immigrants to France create such a patriotically French cartoon in Asterix and Obelix? How should we feel about racist depictions of people of colour in beloved children’s cartoons today? Listen as William and Anita explore the controversial debates …