Every episode, co-hosts Ryan Weir and Pete Goddard spin the Wheel of History - landing on a random country, time period, and topic - and embark on a quest to unearth the most fascinating, bizarre, and unexpected stories from the past to prove that History Happened Everywhere!
Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
When a peanut farmer takes on a parasitic menace, history gets weird — in the best way possible. In this episode of History Happened Everywhere, Pete and Ryan head to Sudan between 1995 and 2000, where a relentless ex-president declared war… on a worm. They also sit down with humanitarian Roberta Gately, who shares firsthand stories of delivering first aid in the toughest conditions. Along the way, they uncover Sudan’s curious love affair with pointy buildings, dive into its turbulent past, and trace the unexpected origins of the first aid kit. It’s survival, history, and obsession like you’ve never heard before!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro!
02:00 Orientation to Sudan!
08:26 Sudan Facts!
11:26 History of Sudan!
24:12 What is First-Aid?
29:36 Guinea Worm!
41:26 Roberta Gately!
56:12 Derzolation!
57:52 Outro!
Links / Thanks:
- Roberta Gately: https://robertagately.com
- https://help.unicef.org/
- Sudan National Anthem (https://youtu.be/eRL_ffneXJU?si=7-qYfpMfCXLehwLw)
- Traditional Nubian Music (https://youtu.be/vzi-aolo8vo?si=3qHlk1OlVqWWnz92)
- Shark Tank Theme (© Bintro, Sony Pictures Movies & Disney Enterprises, ABC)
- The Black Pharaohs (https://www.reverbnation.com/theblackpharaohs)
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Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Judge Dersley takes the stand once more to deliver his verdict on HHE Podcast episode 101. Will the boys’ deep dive into Cambodia’s past earn his approval? Can fresh insights into Angkor Wat’s Stegosaurus, the lingering scars of landmines, the eerie Ting Mong spirit guardians, and Freud’s more questionable theories impress the Judge? Or will the looming ghost of Dersley the Khoratpithecus push him to the brink of madness? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:04 First Impressions + Khmer Stegasaurus!
06:26 Good + Less-Good News Cambodia!
14:30 The History of Psychology + Sigmund Fraud!
22:41 Ting Mong!
25:41 The Final Verdict!
29:56 Outro (+ Stegadon!)
Thanks:
- Khmer Music by Cambodian Landmine Victims (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haG6bZ1FuR0)
- Landmine Relief Fund (https://www.landmine-relief-fund.com/)
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Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Pete and Ryan are back with another deep dive into the weird and wonderful corners of history! This time, they’re off to Southeast Asia, searching for anything remotely psychological from ten million years ago. So, kick back on the therapist’s couch and let your worries drift away as they uncover why bears might need an iPad, how ancient apes handled anxiety, and what elephants have to do with annulling marriages!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro!
02:00 Orientation to Cambodia!
05:04 Cambodia Facts!
12:52 History of Cambodia!
24:20 A Bear Face Lie!
36:14 King of the Whingers!
49:54 Derzolation!
51:02 Outro!
Links / Thanks:
- Cambodia National Anthem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-eUl0Fc2-s)
- The Best of Cambodian Classical Music - Vol 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI8geoqOagM&list=PLfm6pL21R_TnKzN6OG5Do3RelHP51HuRJ&index=4)
- SR Vol 39-4 VeaYo Khae KaDoek | វាយោខែកក្ដិក -Ros SeRey SoThea (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jWs7xaU_FQ)
- Free The Bears - Cambodia Bear Sanctuary (https://freethebears.org)
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Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
It’s the History Happened Everywhere end-of-year showdown! Judge Dersley takes the gavel as Pete and Ryan face off in a battle of wits (and questionable memory) to prove who’s best at remembering things they’ve said this year. Expect laughs, chaos, and more “Did I really say that?!” moments than you can handle. Who will win? Who will crumble? And will Judge Dersley lose all hope in humanity? Tune in to find out!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro!
01:46 Round One: Guess the Introduction!
07:58 Round Two: Quick-Fire Round!
10:24 Round Three: Whose Flag?
14:10 Round Four: True or False?
16:30 Round Five: Reviews of Places Visited!
18:38 Round Six: AI Episode Descriptions!
21:48 Round Seven: Who, What, When, Where, How & Why?
24:14 Final Round: Quick Questions!
27:35 And the winner is...?
28:24 Outro!
Thanks:
- The Mighty Jim Coulson!
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Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
It’s the 100th episode of THE VERDICT, and Judge Dersley is presiding over the ‘Something Somewhere Sometime’ special! Explore the damp squib that was the end of Henry Church’s military career! Discover quirky facts about canaries and bananas! And meet the legendary bootlegging kingpin, George Remus! All while, Pete and Ryan pull out all the stops to sway the Judge and secure that elusive A-grade! Will they succeed..? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:47 First Impressions!
08:13 Henry Church’s Final Battle!
10:52 The Canary Killer!
16:48 Remarkable Remus!
22:30 The Final Verdict!
26:43 Outro (+ Banana Facts!)
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast