Best David as Nora Podcasts (2025)

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A New History of the Fourteenth Century with Helen Carr 37:46

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The fourteenth-century is one of the most turbulent periods in European history. Famine, war, plague, royal depositions – you name it, this century’s got it. This week, Danièle speaks with Helen Carr about how England fared in these wild times, what her take is on some famous Plantagenets, and why we need to take a fresh look at this calamitous cen…

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Between Lives with Rob Fronabarger QHHT Practitioner 1:05:51

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Rob Fronabarger learned Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique from Dolores Cannon, the woman who helped thousands of people to discover their past lives and uncover ancient wisdom, which is just now being recognized by the science community. I met Rob on TikTok several years ago. He gave me a past life regression session over Zoom. You can hear the fi…

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Medieval Wills and Testaments with Robert A. Wood 28:38

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One of the difficult truths of life in the Middle Ages is that death was never far away. While the vast majority of medieval people owned far fewer possessions than we do today, they were just as concerned with making sure everything was taken care of according to their wishes before they passed. This week, Danièle speaks with Robert A. Wood about …

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Forensic Medicine and Death Investigation with Sara Butler 49:24

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Everyone loves a good medieval whodunit, but how did real people investigate homicides in the Middle Ages? What did they look for? And how did they decide if a person’s death was an unfortunate accident or foul play? This week, Danièle speaks with Sara Butler about forensic medicine, and how death investigation was conducted in medieval England. Yo…

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History in Flames with Robert Bartlett 46:08

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Part of the reason a lot of people figure nothing much went on during the Middle Ages is because we’ve lost a whole lot of sources telling us what actually did happen. Through malice and misfortune, medieval manuscripts have been destroyed in their thousands. So, how do we know what may have gone up in smoke? And what can we do to keep our beloved …

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Æthelstan, First King of England with David Woodman 48:31

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On September 4, 925 – 1100 years to the day this episode is released – King Æthelstan was crowned at Kingston-upon-Thames. Æthelstan is most often talked about in the context of the famous Battle of Brunanburh, but maybe we should remember him instead as the first king of England. This week, Danièle speaks with David Woodman about Æthelstan’s life,…

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SPACE FACE with Han Allred 1:08:36

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Han Allred, creator of "SPACE FACE", a documentary about his comicbook artist Father, Mike Allred, joins us on today's episode of Inspirado Projecto. This is chockfull of amazing synchronicities and creativity, which took place on the Lion's Gate Portal, 8-8-2025, while my yacht rock band Yachtley Crew was in town to play at the WOW Hall in Eugene …

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Robert DeVere, Royal Favourite with James Ross 50:00

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When the power of an entire kingdom rests in the hands of just one man, it’s both incredibly valuable and incredibly dangerous to be that man’s bestie - and the legacies of royal favourites tend to retain the taint of contemporary snark. So, maybe it’s about time we take a second look. This week, Danièle speaks with James Ross about the life of Rob…

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Bricks and Stones with Eli 5 Stone Comic Artist of The TICK 1:12:03

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Eli 5 Stone, artist/writer of The TICK comic book series "Big Blue Destiny", (which can be ordered here ( https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Destiny-Complete-Works-Destiny/dp/B0026S31MS ) and audiobook "Brick Mannigan" (coming soon), contributed an interview before experiencing Yachtley Crew yacht rock band, at the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis, Massach…

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Joan of Arc with Deborah McGrady 59:54

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Maid, hero, heretic, saint - Joan of Arc is one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages. This week, Danièle speaks with Deborah McGrady about Joan’s incredible life and death, her voice, and her complex and enduring legacy. You can enrol in Danièle's online course Calamity and Change: An Introduction to the Fourteenth Century at https://…

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Medieval Love Letters with Ad Putter and Myra Stokes 42:30

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The people of the Middle Ages were no strangers to Cupid’s arrows, and just like us, they loved a good love letter. But in a world where literacy rates were far below what they are today, who was writing their most heartfelt feelings down? And how do we know? This week, Danièle speaks with Myra Stokes and Ad Putter about where we find love letters,…

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Marco Polo and his World with Sharon Kinoshita 48:04

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He's one of the most popular figures in all of medieval history, and his book was a bestseller for literally centuries. So what do we know about the life and times of Marco Polo? This week, Danièle speaks with Sharon Kinoshita about why Marco travelled so far, what sort of detail he wanted to share with his readers, and what was going on in the wor…

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Bonus - Tom & Kitty Fitzgerald 23:34

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This episode was originally published asa Patreon exclusive on 12 Jan 2020. In 2016, shocking news broke that an elderly couple were found dead in their own home in rural Co Mayo, and a younger man was found there too - badly injured. Over the following days, while family friends and the community in Irishtown grappled with the tragic news, it beca…

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Episode 300! 48:20

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This week, in celebration of Episode 300, Danièle answers your questions on everything from Hastings to hose, with a couple of surprises along the way. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists And join on This is History's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thisishistory and use the code 'glassking' to ge…

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Vikings Behaving Reasonably with Robert Lively 43:48

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If you asked the average person how Vikings solved their problems, they probably wouldn’t say through lawyers. And yet, early Scandinavian people were sticklers for due process. This week, Danièle speaks with Robert Lively about how a person became a Viking lawyer, what the process was for solving disputes, and how fixing bad behaviour worked in th…

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Ep. 26 - You Don’t Win Alone: Building High-Trust, High-Velocity Teams with Nora Beatty 37:46

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In this episode, Fahd Alhattab sits down with Nora Beatty, VP of People Operations at Cohere, to unpack how small, high-trust teams scale in high-stakes environments. Nora shares her journey from Cohere’s 40-person startup stage to its 500-person rocketship rise—and what she’s learned about leadership, mentorship, and risk along the way. Together, …

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Elephants and Ivory with John Beusterien 49:58

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Elephants were known throughout most of the medieval world, even if most people had never encountered one, themselves. In bestiaries, elephants are praised for their long memories, intelligence, and monogamy. And, of course, their ivory. This week, Danièle speaks with John Beusterien about elephants and ivory in medieval China and Spain, including …

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Bonus - Satanic Panic in Palmerstown 26:38

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This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 2 December 2018 In this episode we take a look at the little-known so-called "satanic" murder of John Horgan (7) in Palmerstown, Dublin in 1973. John and his family lived in a quiet neighbourhood of 9 houses backing on to a field. It was there that his 16 year old neighbour, Lorcan Bal…

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Royal Grief in Medieval Iberia with Nuria Silleras-Fernandez 56:45

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For three medieval Iberian queens, grief - and the way they expressed it - had immense and far-reaching consequences. This week, Danièle speaks with Núria Silleras-Fernández about what grief and widowhood were "supposed" to look like, how grief and madness were thought to be intertwined with love, and how the grieving women in the famous Isabella t…

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The TICK Big Blue Birthday Bash with GOAT vs FISH 52:46

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9-10-2024 is The TICK's 30th Anniversary of when "The TICK Animated Series" first birthed onto television. The Big Blue Birthday Bash took place at El Cid in Hollywood. Many fans of the comic book, live action shows, and cartoon, gathered to geek out about their favourite superhero. Adam Conover interviewed co-writers Ben Edlund and Chris McCulloch…

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Ep. 25 - Culture, Coaching, and the People Lever: What Founders Get Wrong About HR with Miranda Pokoy 36:04

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In this episode of the Unicorn Leaders podcast, Fahd Alhattab sits down with Miranda Pokoy, SVP of People Success at Partnerize, to explore how HR can be a powerful driver of business performance. Miranda shares her journey from administrative assistant to executive leadership, and the strategic mindset shift that took HR from policy enforcer to bu…

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Mysterious Manuscripts with Garry Shaw 55:07

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There are several famous examples of mysterious medieval writing, including the so-far unbreakable Voynich Manuscript. So, what secrets were medieval people trying to hide? And why? This week, Danièle speaks with Garry Shaw about who was encrypting their manuscripts, the codes they used, and the centuries of attempts to crack the Voynich Manuscript…

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Johannes Gutenberg with Eric White 52:06

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There are a lot of gamechanging inventions that shifted the trajectory of the Middle Ages, but one machine managed to hit at just the right time and place to create a massive enterprise in medieval Europe, with consequences that touched the entire globe: Gutenberg's printing press. This week, Danièle speaks with Eric White about Johannes Gutenberg’…

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Spirit Chief in An Uber 1:20:54

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This episode features a Spirit Chief, who shares a conversation chock full of insight and powerful wisdom, during our short trip to a music video shoot with yacht rock band, Yachtley Crew. Thank you to these amazing artists who gave us heartfelt promos: Superhero, Jay Asaang from Twin Peaks, Man Behind The Machine Podcast, and Micky Dolenz from The…

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Ep. 24 - Taking on Google: The People Strategy Behind Ecobee’s David vs. Goliath Win with Penny Farinha 39:09

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In this episode of the Unicorn Leaders podcast, Fahd Alhattab sits down with Penny Farinha, former VP of People at Ecobee, to unpack what it really takes to scale a mission-driven startup through every phase of growth—without losing your soul (or your best people). Penny shares the behind-the-scenes story of how Ecobee went from 75 employees to a b…

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Inventing the Renaissance with Ada Palmer 55:55

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Given that the term literally means “rebirth”, the Renaissance throws some not-so-subtle shade on the period that comes before it. So, where did the idea of the Renaissance actually come from? And was it truly a golden age? This week, Danièle speaks with Ada Palmer about Petrarch, Machiavelli, atheism, and how we should look at the period formerly …

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Bonus - The Mysterious Death of Patrick Nugent 30:00

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This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 6 Oct 2019 In the early hours of the 11th February, 1984, Patrick Nugent died in a car park in front of Bunratty Castle, Co Clare. There had been a party, and Patrick was working in the castle that night. A number of guests were present for the events leading up to Patrick's death, but…

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Saint Thomas Becket with Michael Staunton 57:16

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It's one of the most notorious political assassinations in history: the murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. The story of two friends who became bitter enemies in a struggle between church and state that drew in some of the most powerful people from all over medieval Europe. So, how did a pretty ordinary kid from London end up as …

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Ep. 23 - Hiring Fast, Hiring Smart: Rethinking Recruitment in Startups with Adam Gellert 34:45

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In this episode of the Unicorn Leaders podcast, Fahd Alhattab sits down with Adam Gellert, founder of Linkus Group and Hypo, to talk all things hiring—from building high-performing teams to breaking outdated recruitment myths. Adam shares what it really takes to find top-tier talent in startups, why the "hire slow, fire fast" mantra is broken, and …

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Medieval Infancy with Julie Singer 47:42

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One of the most celebrated moments in childhood is when a person utters their very first words, stepping over a brand new threshold of communication. And from that moment on, all bets are off. This week, Danièle speaks with Julie Singer about what medieval people thought about infancy in general, how literary children could be vehicles for truth an…

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Art Life with Douglas Ray Jaffe 47:55

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Today's guest is Douglas Ray Jaffe. An author, poet, and modern-day philosopher whose words challenge conventional thinking and offer profound insights into the human experience. His work delves deep into themes of existence, consciousness, and the intricate connections that bind us all. His book, “Who Is Douglas Ray? Lyrics, Writings, and Poems,” …

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Bonus - Tina Cahill & the death of David Walsh 21:44

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This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 2 June 2019. This is our first bonus episode to take place outside of Ireland, but involves an Irish couple living and working in Australia. Tina Cahill and David 'Motcha' Walsh met in Sydney after they both moved in 2013. Their relationship was turbulent and marked with violent incide…

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Vince Goes HAM About HAM Radio - Part 2 1:00:13

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Vince continues educating us on HAM Radio in this second part of our conversation. In addition to being a HAM Radio Enthusiast, Vince is also an inventor, brainstormer, and deep learner of the medical industry. Included here are resources to help you get started on your HAM Radio Journey... The American Radio Relay League -https://aarl.org/ HAMsphe…

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Vince Goes HAM About HAM Radio - Part 1 1:03:38

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Vince, a HAM Radio Enthusiast, inventor, brainstormer, and all around creative spirit, dives DEEP into the world of HAM Radio. Frequencies, channels, crystals, Amateur Radio laws, and a whole lot more intricacies are revealed! A perfect Inspirado Projecto episode for anyone desiring knowledge about HAM radio, and also for those who've been actively…

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Prester John with Chris Taylor 43:52

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A mysterious figure ruling at the fringes of the known world, Prester John might be the most famous person you've never heard of. Like a medieval Carmen Sandiego, Prester John was a man people searched the globe for, from Ethiopia, to Tibet, to the New World, never quite catching up to him in the end. So, who was Prester John and why were medieval …

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Ep. 22 - From DNA to Millions: Scaling, Exiting, and Playing the Long Game with Adrian Salamunovic 40:27

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In this high-energy episode of the Unicorn Leaders podcast, Fahd sits down with serial entrepreneur and author Adrian Salamunovic for a raw, real, and wisdom-packed conversation on what it takes to build—and exit—category-defining companies. Adrian shares the behind-the-scenes journey from selling his first business at 21 to founding DNA11 and Canv…

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El Cid with Nora Berend 49:39

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In the centuries since his death, the famous El Cid has been the star of plays, romances, feature films, and even propaganda campaigns. But how does history compare to the hype? This week, Danièle speaks with Nora Berend about the real Rodrigo Díaz, the astonishing way his legend grew and changed over time, and how El Cid is still being used as a p…

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Bonus - Kilkenny City Cold Cases 27:53

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This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 5 May 2019. Two women were murdered in the 1980's in Kilkenny. They were unconnected, and unsolved. It would be years before the two murders were "rediscovered" by the Garda Cold Case Unit - the National Serious Crime Review Unit. Appeals for information were made to the public, and no…

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Royal Women of Sweden with Caroline Wilhelmsson 48:30

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To get a fuller picture of medieval queenship, it's time to head to the heart of Scandinavia to learn about the lives of the lesser-known medieval women who found themselves - intentionally or unintentionally - ruling a kingdom. This week, Danièle speaks with Caroline Wilhelmsson about the royal women of Sweden, how they became queens, and how they…

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Zombie Days with Jeremy Ambler 53:28

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Jeremy Ambler is a character actor from "Walking Dead" the "Wrong Turn" remake, "Pro Wrestlers VS Zombies", "The Road", soon to be in "Don't Let The Cat Out", and many more motion pictures! This interview occurs on 7-21-2024, at The Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia. The cosmic opportunity presented itself while Yachtley Crew was touring throu…

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Ep.21 - Scaling Through Chaos: Why Startups Need Clarity, Not Corporate Playbooks with Ali Farrell 42:21

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In this episode of the Unicorn Leaders podcast, host Fahd Alhattab sits down with three-time Chief People Officer Ali Farrell, currently CPO at Apprentice, to unpack what it really takes to build high-performing teams in fast-growth startups. Ali brings a rare blend of corporate, VC-backed, PE-backed, and bootstrapped startup experience—and she’s n…

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Frederick Barbarossa with Graham Loud 54:28

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When we look back to medieval Europe, there are a handful legendary figures who stand out above the rest. Richard the Lionheart. Charlemagne. El Cid. And Frederick Barbarossa. A powerful emperor, focused crusader, and stubborn supporter in the middle of a papal schism, Barbarossa certainly made waves in the twelfth century, and left a lasting impre…

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Season Two Kickoff - David vs Goliath: How Small Teams Win Big 5:14

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In this season opener of the Unicorn Leaders podcast, Fahd Alhattab sets the stage for a new narrative—one centered around the underdogs. Drawing inspiration from the classic David vs. Goliath story, Fahd explores why small, scrappy teams often outperform their larger, better-resourced competitors. Using Google's historic win over Overture as a lau…

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Bonus - Eileen Costello O'Shaughnessy 20:47

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This episode was initially released as a Patreon exclusive on 8th Sept 2019 In November of 1997, Eileen O'Shaughnessy went to work as normal. She drove a taxi in Galway City, and was one of the few women drivers in the country But on the night of the 30th of that month, Eileen's car was found abandoned in the city with blood all over the drivers se…

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