Episodes

  • THE VERDICT: Sculpture in The Netherlands during 1001-2000CE
    Jul 25 2024

    The court is in session, and the judge is all agape at the latest episode of the HHE Podcast. Will the additional facts about strange statues, William of Orange, and a monument to a controversial bloodhound make him giggle with glee or go wild with iconoclastic fury? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    02:14 First Impressions + Strange Dutch Statues!

    08:42 The Iconoclast Fury!

    13:12 Why Orange was an Orange!

    16:52 What to do with a controversial statue!

    20:54 Water Goddess!

    22:50 The Verdict!

    26:54 Outro (& Pompey the Dog!)

    Contact:

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    31 mins
  • Sculpture in The Netherlands during 1001-2000CE
    Jul 11 2024

    We're off to the Netherlands to learn about sculpture! Discover the statue the anarchists loved, find out how Dutch pharmacists lured customers with wooden heads. Plus, meet Barry!

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    01:42 Orientation to The Netherlands!

    08:47 History of The Netherlands!

    17:38 Groovy Statue!

    26:12 Gaperss!

    38:34 Barry!

    49:27 Derzolation!

    51:26 Outro

    LInks:

    • Weird Dutch Scooter Song (https://youtu.be/AJSI0FDVZxU?si=D6ECgfZBGGpnsbVH)
    • Snollebollekes - Links Rechts (https://youtu.be/R8yCe0CDgV4?si=BBH8NysiXHjVExLl)
    • Netherlands National Anthem (https://youtu.be/SBt9VJ6axB0?si=1_JBKaISaOBud2j2)

    Special Thanks:

    • Tjeerdo Wieberdink (curator of Historic Maritime Wieringen)

    Contact:

    • http://hhepodcast.com
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    54 mins
  • THE VERDICT: Magic in Burundi during WW2
    Jul 4 2024

    It's verdict time for the magic in Burundi episode. Did Pete and Ryan pull a good grade out of the hat? Or has the elusive A-grade done a disappearing act? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    02:30 First Impressions!

    05:18 Killer Crocodiles!

    12:33 Burundi Blocks!

    17:17 Dr. Jason Fader!

    22:23 Magic Wands!

    26:00 The Verdict!

    29:23 Outro & Magic Guards!

    Contact:

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    http://hhepodcast.com

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    35 mins
  • Magic in Burundi during WWII
    Jun 27 2024

    This week Pete and Ryan head to central Africa to uncover tales of magic in Burundi. Find out why you shouldn’t go swimming in Burundi, and why going for a jog might cause a run-in with the police. Meet the doctor whose wartime mercy mission to Africa saved countless lives. And discover the sound of the sacred drums of Burundi which might, when you listen, sound strangely familiar.

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    01:50 Orientation to Burundi!

    10:35 History of Burundi!

    23:52 Magic!

    30:54 Drums!

    42:55 Dr. Esther Kuhn!

    53:40 Derzolation!

    55:28 Outro

    Links:

    • Magic fails (https://youtu.be/TvDFFDKddEY?si=XUCRMmeAXEmeJkjp)
    • Bitamba (https://youtu.be/sGTG6trAiNM?si=pJcHp0_9sbJiK1Da)
    • Burundi National Anthem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU1f5T-UzaY&t=56s)
    • Burundi Black (https://youtu.be/d727nJUC5Tg?si=dcA8LOR4LyKtWayP)
    • Adam & The Ants - Kings of the Wild Frontier (https://youtu.be/5hEn_rEDzp0?si=k3iw6ZwiSYqdWFba)
    • Joni Mitchell - The Jungle Line (https://youtu.be/vF2_1Jfgo4I?si=WndFOHpJPsZN3XGP)

    Contact:

    • http://hhepodcast.com
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    59 mins
  • THE VERDICT: EURO 24 SPECIAL: Hot in Scotland during 1976 vs Clothing in Poland during 2008
    Jun 20 2024

    The final whistle may have blown on the HHE Euros 2024 special, but now the lads face a post-match debrief from the gaffer - Judge Paul Dersley. Will revealing all about pitch-invading streakers make the Judge happy? Can further facts about the Fuhrer's sister play to their advantage? Or will the final score sound as bad as the Egyptian Military Band? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    02:46 First Impressions!

    05:36 Streakers!

    11:20 Paula Hitler!

    17:46 Kit fact news!

    22:24 Sketchy National Anthems!

    26:00 The Verdict!

    29:23 Outro & More on the Bledow Desert!

    Thanks:

    - Paula Hitler (https://youtu.be/_1n9tQxNSZA?si=lUPWV0B5siGVjmDH)

    - Egyptian army orchestra (https://youtu.be/HVa1qku87cU?si=V1TyG5eKSy8J4QtE)

    Contact:

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    33 mins
  • EURO 24 SPECIAL: Hot in Scotland during 1976 vs Clothing in Poland during 2008
    Jun 13 2024

    In this Euros special it’s a game of two halves as Pete and Ryan take to the podcast pitch to talk football! Discover the desert in Poland and learn about their least likely fan, plus find out what it takes to be a kit provider to the national team! And learn how 15 minutes of football was all it took to make Scottish sporting history!

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    02:12 Orientation to Poland!

    08:38 History of Soccer in Poland!

    14:36 Clothing in Poland during 2008!

    27:34 Orientation to Scotland!

    35:10 History of Soccer in Scotland!

    41:46 Hot in Scotland during 1976!

    52:34 Derzolation!

    54:12 Outro

    Links:

    • Euro 2024 Intro Music (https://youtu.be/pCPPEngwwCA?si=rx36bbeVQtG_SWrQ)
    • Poland National Anthem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwfzfK9p1VY)
    • Flower of Scotland (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LePGv1Pb2L4)
    • Braveheart - The Battle of Stirling (https://youtu.be/NNLfNezFqNk?si=AEETv-zB60zI2dS7)

    Contact:

    • http://hhepodcast.com
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    57 mins
  • THE VERDICT: Painting in Oman during 2007-2009
    Jun 6 2024

    After the critical acclaim for Pete and Ryan's dive into the vibrant world of Painting in Oman from 2007-2009, it's time for the ultimate showdown! Can facts about Omani painters, ancient rock art, and enviable long weekends sway the ever-discerning Judge, or will they be left with nothing but paint on their faces? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    02:20 First Impressions & Omani Artists!

    08:28 2,000 Hands!

    12:56 Weekends!

    19:30 Jonathan Richardson the Elder!

    23:50 The Verdict!

    27:26 Outro & An Awesome Fishmarket!

    Contact:

    https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

    http://hhepodcast.com

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    33 mins
  • Painting in Oman during 2007-2009
    May 30 2024

    Ryan and Pete head to the Middle East to draw up an episode on Painting in Oman during 2007 to 2009. We meet a pair of painters who talk about their artistic journeys to the area, and uncover the ancient graffiti that goes back thousands of years but also features some modern topics that might surprise you!

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    01:56 Orientation to Oman!

    09:50 History of Oman!

    16:13 The Great Recession!

    20:46 Bait Muzna!

    43:18 Rock Art!

    57:08 Derzolation!

    01:00:46 Outro

    Thanks:

    • Bait Muzna Gallery, Oman (baitmuznagallery.com)
    • Karen Carpenter (karencarpentersart.com)
    • George H. Lewis (georgehlewis.com | georgehlewisacademy.com | @georgehlewis)

    Links:

    • Bob Ross - Campers Haven (https://youtu.be/C34WAUgkAT0?si=Gaw39m6FscerfRo3)
    • Oman House Music (https://youtu.be/Wq4_2ZvXKXA?si=CcJKBPhexba3DrgV)
    • Oman National Anthem (https://youtu.be/HLXVb7kw6bU?si=CP18yHewUgKtDIek)
    • Arabian Oud Music (https://youtu.be/lgPUxDdkdjk?si=o8HM6iVLigE32Rm_)
    • Exhibition Music (https://youtu.be/r0elKXLNiok?si=T-PuZWJ3HMbom3oe)
    • Art Gallery Music (https://youtu.be/9xd8lkDnOLM?si=Px8SD2NrNYR5BBeR)
    • Euro 2024 Intro Music (https://youtu.be/pCPPEngwwCA?si=rx36bbeVQtG_SWrQ)

    Contact:

    • http://hhepodcast.com
    • https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast
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    1 hr and 3 mins