Best Christopher Tracy Podcasts (2025)

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How warhorses transformed medieval England 36:21

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William the Conqueror used them to devastating effect in 1066. Robert the Bruce worked out how to neutralise them. And when Richard III was knocked from his, England would never be the same again. Here, in conversation with Spencer Mizen, Robert Liddiard and Oliver H Creighton discuss the decisive role of the warhorse in key turning points of medie…

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Did the Nazis get a fair trial? 38:09

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In October 1946, after a trial lasting almost a year, the Nazi leaders on the dock in Nuremberg received their verdicts. But what did the judges decide? And how did the defendants, and the world outside, respond to the sentences that were handed down? In the third episode of our four-part series on Nuremberg, David Musgrove is joined by the lawyer …

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Intro to "Unlock Your Signature Style" audio course 9:58

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Want to finally define your style? Grab your free worksheet and uncover your personal aesthetic!By Zandra Zuraw

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Forgotten female secret agents of WW2 34:53

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From sabotage operations to devastating betrayals, stories of the women of Special Operations Executive are some of the most incredible stories of the Second World War – but, says Kate Vigurs, many remain little known. In her new book, Mission Europe, Vigurs reveals the astonishing bravery of such female agents operating in the Netherlands, Belgium…

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Mother of Flies (2025): Toby Poser & John Adams - Folk Horror & Family Filmmaking 1:01:34

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Join Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria as they sit down with Toby Poser and John Adams, two members of the acclaimed Adams Family filmmaking team behind Hellbender, The Deeper You Dig, and their 2025 folk-horror breakout Mother of Flies! In this conversation, Toby and John explore the origins of the film, the folklore and ritual elements that shaped…

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#172: Thanksgiving Ghost of Marsh Bridge, The Murder of David Harmon, and the Turkeytini Cocktail 38:30

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On this Thanksgiving-themed episode of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy, Jane crosses a haunted bridge and Deklan walks into a Kansas nightmare. Jane kicks things off with the eerie legend of the Thanksgiving ghost of Marsh Bridge, where holiday travel turns into a chilling brush with the paranormal as a restless spirit refuses to let go of its tragic pa…

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You've Got Decisions: Plug Or Nah? (feat. Eddie Della Siepe) 27:37

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Send us your questions [email protected] Follow the hosts on social media Weezy @Weezywtf & Mandii B @Fullcourtpumps and follow the Decisions Decisions pages Instagram @_decisionsdecisions “No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X! Link Don't forget to tag #decisionsdecisions or @ us to let us know what y…

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What causes cultures to decline and fall? 44:05

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The new BBC TV series Civilisations: Rise and Fall charts the decline of some of history's most famous cultures, from the Aztecs to the ancient Egyptians. Three of its experts – Islam Issa, Caroline Dodds Pennock and Luke Kemp – joined Matt Elton to explore some of the series' major themes, and why stories of a civilisation's decline might be more …

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Selective Ignorance: Ep. 39 | Thanksgiving: Pumpkin Pie, $5 Indians and Football 1:08:37

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In this Thanksgiving-themed episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B is joined by super producer A-King and journalist Jayson Rodriguez for an insightful, humorous, and culturally rich exploration of the holiday’s deeper meaning, pop culture impact, and evolving traditions. Kicking things off with context and vibes [00:00], they set the tone by unp…

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Christopher's Musical Detour - Christopher from Brunswick 6:21

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When Christopher receives a letter from his best friend Mark in Adelaide—inviting him to meet a brand-new kitten—he packs his favourite blue suitcase and sets off on a trip filled with excitement and airport wonders. But when he finally arrives, Christopher’s journey takes a hilarious detour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Christopher Marlowe: life of the week 42:54

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From his possible espionage work for the Elizabethan state to his open flirtations with atheism and subversive sexual themes, the brief life of playwright Christopher Marlowe tells us much about the shadowy edges of 16th-century England. Stephen Greenblatt joins Elinor Evans to discuss the subversive, dangerous life of 'Kit', who became both a coll…

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Aperol Spritz, A Yellow Couch, And The 3 Reasons I Wrote A Book: Behind The Scenes At The Launch Party 16:16

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In this episode, I’m sharing the full talk I gave at the launch party for Slow Style Home—the one moment from that night we didn’t manage to record. I walk through the long, winding path that led me here, why the cultural noise around “dream homes” pushed me to write this book, and how serendipity, inspiration, and experimentation became the backbo…

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Rod Sadler: Depraved Obsession 55:58

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For more than a decade, a serial killer stalked teenage boys in Michigan. Ronald Lloyd Bailey was eventually caught. But the story becomes more complicated because of Bailey’s experience at one of the state’s most respected psychiatric hospitals. Author Rod Sadler tells me the story in his book: Depraved Obsession. Support this podcast by shopping …

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EP 448: Bump Bump Bump (feat. Ryan Mitchell) 1:05:12

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This week the ladies are joined by Ryan Mitchell of HighKey! The trio dives into the need for more queer identity represented in media and whether gay men actually watch football. From there, the ladies jump into Truth & Dare, being anti-ponchos and brunch boots, true-crime date energy, and diving nose deep into “Bump Bump Bump”. They also unpack c…

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Uprising: the Civil Wars untangled 37:00

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On 30 January 1649, Charles I was led on to a freshly erected scaffold outside Whitehall’s Banqueting House in London. Thousands of spectators watched in shock and awe as the king of England, Scotland and Ireland was executed as a traitor. It was the climax of one of the most destructive sagas in Britain and Ireland's history – but what led to this…

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The Nazis’ crimes laid bare 46:30

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When the Nazi leaders went on trial in Nuremberg from November 1945, the true horrors of their regime were exposed to the world. In the second episode of our four-part series on the trials, the lawyer and author Philippe Sands chronicles the dramatic days when the likes of Hermann Goering and Hans Frank were forced to face their accusers in the cou…

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What does Hitler’s DNA really tell us? 48:17

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A recent documentary drawing conclusions from new analysis of Adolf Hitler’s DNA has sparked headlines around the world. But how did the programme’s researchers get hold of the key evidence? And what issues – and implications – are prompted by linking the Nazi leader with a range of physical and psychological conditions? Two of the experts behind t…

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EP 447: Country Stars TG Sheppard & Kelly Lang Share Their New Christmas Album 'Tender Tennessee Christmas' 26:06

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My guests today are country music legends TG Sheppard and Kelly Lang, the dynamite duo that we can’t get enough of. T.G. Sheppard has always had a steadfast dedication to entertainment, and has made him one of the most popular live performers in country music for the last 40 years. With 21 #1 hit songs, his live concerts are packed full of his char…

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Mutilated corpses and undead mothers-in-law: vampire epidemics through history 38:49

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Fears of the undead rising from their graves to cause trouble have recurred in societies around the globe throughout the centuries. But why was your mother-in-law especially likely to become a vampire? What makes Count Dracula a highly unusual bloodsucker? And how would you best mutilate a vampire's corpse to neutralise their threat? Speaking to El…

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Andrew Klavan on After That, The Dark — Exclusive Interview and Black Phone 2 Movie Review 1:02:57

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Bestselling author Andrew Klavan joins The Ghostly Gallery to discuss his new thriller After That, The Dark, the latest installment in the Cameron Winter Mystery Series. We explore his approach to mystery and horror, his fascination with ghost stories, and how his storytelling has evolved across novels, screenplays, and supernatural fiction. After …

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You've Got Decisions: Dating While Broke 36:32

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Send us your questions [email protected] Follow the hosts on social media Weezy @Weezywtf & Mandii B @Fullcourtpumps and follow the Decisions Decisions pages Instagram @_decisionsdecisions “No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X! Link Don't forget to tag #decisionsdecisions or @ us to let us know what y…

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#171: Tracie McBride Military Abduction, The Auto-Brewery Syndrome Phenomenon, and the Air Force cocktail 40:17

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Deklan explores the harrowing true crime story of Tracie McBride’s abduction from a military base—where duty, danger, and grief intersect. Jane takes a detour into the bizarre world of auto-brewery syndrome, spotlighting the people cursed to ferment their own feelings. This episode brings you mysteries of mind and matter, confessions from the front…

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The problem with poo: a millennium of manure 35:07

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When did poo become a problem? Why was manure so important in the medieval economy? And why don't we have vacuum-powered sewers? All these questions – and more – are answered in this brief history of both animal and human manure. David Musgrove speaks to Richard Jones to find out more. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC His…

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James Garfield: life of the week 56:15

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US president James Garfield's life is often overshadowed by his untimely death in 1881, as the second president to be assassinated in office. However, his story is now once again in the limelight, thanks to the new Netflix drama Death by Lightning. Historian and biographer CW Goodyear talks to Elinor Evans about a man who, though his time as leader…

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EP 447: Finding Love & Sharing Results (ft.Danielle Campbell & Raheem DeVaughn) 1:17:36

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This week, Mandii & Weezy sit down with Danielle Campbell and Raheem DeVaughn for an open, judgment-free conversation on HIV prevention, testing, and how to make sexual health talks feel a lot less awkward. Danielle joins the ladies to break down the importance of PrEP, how to ask a partner for their test results without killing the vibe, why Plann…

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Ceri Jackson: The Boy from Tiger Bay 59:25

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Almost 40 years ago, a brutal murder on Valentine’s Day shook the country of Wales. When a 20-year-old is murdered in a dark corner of Cardiff’s infamous Tiger Bay area, the police launch an investigation. But did they arrest the wrong people because they were desperate to close the case? Author Ceri Jackson tells me the story from her book: The Bo…

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From Cookie-Cutter to Culture-Rich: Fariha Nasir’s DIY Journey Home 41:46

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In this episode, I talk with the wonderfully creative Fariha Nasir about how she transformed her builder-grade house into a deeply personal, heritage-rich home through bold DIY projects and meaningful design. Fariha shares how reconnecting with her Pakistani roots shifted her entire approach to style, leading her to incorporate block prints, color,…

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A new history of multicultural Britain 42:34

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As Britain's influence on the world around it grew throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, so too did the world influence Britain – and a key part of that influence was the arrival of people from other places and cultures to its shores. Kieran Connell's new book, Multicultural Britain, explores the experiences of some of these people, and the ways …

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What should we do with the Nazis? The road to the Nuremberg Trials 41:34

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At the end of the Second World War, the victorious Allies had to decide the fates of the surviving leaders of a regime that had initiated the bloodiest conflict in history, and perpetuated the Holocaust. The answer, beginning just a few months after VE Day, was the world’s first ever international criminal trial, held in the German city of Nurember…

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Who stole the Tudor crown? 33:47

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On her deathbed Elizabeth I named the Scottish James VI as her successor, ensuring a smooth transition from the Tudor to Stuart monarchies. That, at least, is what we've long believed. But an explosive new discovery casts doubt on this version of events, suggesting that the Stuart succession was far less secure than we may have thought. In her new …

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Meet Dr. Gangrene: The Legendary Nashville Horror Host Keeping Classic Horror Alive 50:40

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Join us in The Ghostly Gallery as we sit down with Larry Underwood, better known as Dr. Gangrene. Larry is an award-winning Nashville horror host and member of the Horror Host Hall of Fame. Since 1999, Larry has brought classic chills to late-night audiences through his shows Chiller Cinema, Creature Feature, and Dr. Gangrene’s Cinetarium. In this …

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#170: Christopher Thomas Stalking Saga, The Disappearance of Lars Mittank, & the Wicked Behavior cocktail 45:49

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Jane leads with the relentless saga of Christopher Thomas, whose decade-plus obsession with Samantha Stites spiraled from creepy messages to a dramatic abduction and nationwide headlines. Deklan takes you inside one of Europe’s strangest missing persons cases—the vanishing of Lars Mittank, a young tourist whose panicked airport escape left behind m…

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You've Got Decisions: Is Our RacePlay Going TOO Far? 19:42

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Send us your questions [email protected] Follow the hosts on social media Weezy @Weezywtf & Mandii B @Fullcourtpumps and follow the Decisions Decisions pages Instagram @_decisionsdecisions “No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X! Link Don't forget to tag #decisionsdecisions or @ us to let us know what y…

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The librarian who stole KGB secrets 32:07

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When an elderly man with a battered suitcase walked into the British embassy in Vilnius in 1992, few could have guessed what he was about to hand over. Gordon Corera tells the story of Vasili Mitrokhin, an under-the-radar Soviet archivist who copied thousands of classified KGB documents over 12 years. Speaking to Elinor Evans, he reveals how a proj…

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Nellie Bly: life of the week 48:22

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In the late 19th century, when female reporters were largely confined to newspapers' society pages, Nellie Bly's daring investigations and headline-grabbing exploits made her a household name. From her audacious exposé from inside a New York asylum – after convincing doctors she was insane – to becoming the 'real Phileas Fogg' by racing around the …