Episodes

  • Ghosts on Tour
    Oct 18 2024

    The spooky days are upon us, but how to celebrate in style? Join us as we talk about historic ghost walks and the history you can find in your own backyard.

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    32 mins
  • The Cat Is Out of the Bag: Idioms at Their Finest
    Oct 3 2024

    Why does the candle burn at both ends? Who put the cat in the bag? Join us as we talk about what an idiom is and how they survive.

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    22 mins
  • Those Ladies Who Fight Fires
    Sep 27 2024

    When did women become firefighters? In the ancient world, sure. During war time, always? But when did they get paid? It's later than you think! Welcome to our first interview with our local firefighter, Jane.

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    40 mins
  • Naughty Songs
    Sep 19 2024

    What makes a song naughty and why do we love it? Join us as we talk about why naughtiness and relevance often go hand in hand and why it matters.

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    24 mins
  • But Mummy, Its My Turn
    Sep 6 2024

    Prince John is a great villain to Robin Hood's hero, but what makes him such a good fit? Join us as we get out the popcorn and talk about the drama that made the man.

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    28 mins
  • Decameron Deconstructed
    Aug 29 2024

    Bandits and plague and intrigues abound at the Villa Santa in a new adaptation of Boccaccio's Decameron. Join us for part 1 of our exploration of how wild medieval literature can really get.

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    38 mins
  • What Smells Like Firebrand
    Aug 23 2024

    Katherine Parr was the wife that survived, yet her story is often overshadowed by the dramatic cast of Tudor characters. Join us as we talk about the new biopic movie Firebrand, in which Katherine's story gets the close up she has always deserved.

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    41 mins
  • Surf Wax Olympics
    Aug 15 2024

    While Olympic surfing has ended, Nell is still obsessed. She read that people don't watch Olympic surfing because they don't understand it. We're breaking down the highlights of surfing and why you should be as obsessed as we are.

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    42 mins