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  • #452
    Arghus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,635 ✭✭✭✭Arghus


    El Tarangu wrote: »
    'Fall of civilizations' - really nice one. Kind of lofty and poetic in tone, broad in scope (Vikings in Greenland, Mayans, Roman Britain), each episode outlines the reasons for collapse of a particular society. He has a lot of quotes from the sources by different voice actors, so there is more of a sense of immediacy than, say, 'History of Rome'. He goes a fair bit into detailing archaeological techniques - it's a good one.

    This is a top recommendation. Excellent podcast.


  • #453
    El Tarangu
    Registered Users Posts: 1,620 ✭✭✭El Tarangu


    Not a typical recomemdation per se, but 'stuff you should know' have had Bill Gates on talking about vaccines - I know that they are one of the biggest ones, but still, pretty impressive guest for a pure podcast to get.


  • #454
    qwabercd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,218 ✭✭✭qwabercd


    El Tarangu wrote: »
    'Fall of civilizations' - really nice one. Kind of lofty and poetic in tone, broad in scope (Vikings in Greenland, Mayans, Roman Britain), each episode outlines the reasons for collapse of a particular society. He has a lot of quotes from the sources by different voice actors, so there is more of a sense of immediacy than, say, 'History of Rome'. He goes a fair bit into detailing archaeological techniques - it's a good one.

    Have only listened to 2 episodes but really liking this so far.


  • #455
    padjocollins
    Registered Users Posts: 462 ✭✭padjocollins


    another shoutout to real dictators. brilliant


  • #456
    Slideways
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,030 ✭✭✭Slideways


    Listening to “The Bomb”
    A BBC podcast about the atmoic bomb. Interesting and well produced


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  • #457
    qwabercd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,218 ✭✭✭qwabercd


    A few recommendations that I don't recall seeing here since I've been following:

    The missing cryptoqueen - Dr Ruja Ignatova persuaded millions to join her financial revolution. Then she disappeared. Why? Jamie Bartlett presents a story of greed, deceit and herd madness. Probably my favourite podcast this one, there are still intermittent episodes as it is ongoing.

    Conflicted - An ex-Al Qaeda jihadi turned MI6 spy and a former monk turned filmmaker, have been embedded at the heart of conflicts in the Middle East. Together Aimen Dean and Thomas Small unpack the realities of war, fundamentalism and their global implications through first-hand experience.

    You're dead to me - a history podcast for people who don't like history... and those who do. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.

    Intrigue - There are 3 separate series. The most recent: Thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Helena Merriman tells the true story of a man who dug a tunnel into the East, right under the feet of border guards. The series on the murder of a British businessman in China was my favourite.

    Also enjoyed the real dictators, 13 minutes to the moon and Fall of civilizations (only 2 episodes in) which have been posted here already.

    Running low on (non-sport) podcast series at the moment so if anyone has any recommendations to tie in with the above it would be appreciated.


  • #458
    padjocollins
    Registered Users Posts: 462 ✭✭padjocollins


    rte documentary on one , nothing touches it , especially if your irish and say over 40


  • #459
    spuddy90
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭spuddy90


    The bomb

    About the origins of the bomb that landed on hiroshima in 1945. Nice bit of history to it.

    Only 3 episodes in. So will be weekly episodes.


  • #460
    CiaranW
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭CiaranW


    The Rewatchables is turning into one of my favorite podcasts now.


  • #461
    spuddy90
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭spuddy90


    Probably mentioned here before..

    Monster : The zodiac killer

    Told well. Keeps you interested.


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  • #462
    padjocollins
    Registered Users Posts: 462 ✭✭padjocollins


    qwabercd wrote: »
    A few recommendations that I don't recall seeing here since I've been following:

    The missing cryptoqueen - Dr Ruja Ignatova persuaded millions to join her financial revolution. Then she disappeared. Why? Jamie Bartlett presents a story of greed, deceit and herd madness. Probably my favourite podcast this one, there are still intermittent episodes as it is ongoing.

    Conflicted - An ex-Al Qaeda jihadi turned MI6 spy and a former monk turned filmmaker, have been embedded at the heart of conflicts in the Middle East. Together Aimen Dean and Thomas Small unpack the realities of war, fundamentalism and their global implications through first-hand experience.

    You're dead to me - a history podcast for people who don't like history... and those who do. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.

    Intrigue - There are 3 separate series. The most recent: Thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Helena Merriman tells the true story of a man who dug a tunnel into the East, right under the feet of border guards. The series on the murder of a British businessman in China was my favourite.

    Also enjoyed the real dictators, 13 minutes to the moon and Fall of civilizations (only 2 episodes in) which have been posted here already.

    Running low on (non-sport) podcast series at the moment so if anyone has any recommendations to tie in with the above it would be appreciated.

    learned so much on conflicted and it was never boring. Intrigue was well worth the listen as well. thanks


  • #463
    JohnnyFlash
    Registered Users Posts: 7,055 ✭✭✭JohnnyFlash


    The Harrowing: https://play.acast.com/s/the-harrowing

    I wouldn't normally be a fan of radio drama, but this was recommended to me. I really enjoyed it. There's a cheap horror movie plot in it.

    A remote Scottish Island. A huge storm. Animals dying. Strange premonitions.


  • #464
    Cienciano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,310 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    JohnnyFlash wrote: »
    Real Dictators.

    The first two episodes have been about Kim Jong Il, and were captivating listening. Narrated by Paul McGann, and with very high production values.

    Straight into my subscriptions.

    Great recommendation, cheers. Only started to listen recently, but definitely a good addition. I replaced Casefile in my subscriptions with it


  • #465
    _feedback_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,274 ✭✭✭_feedback_


    cloudatlas wrote: »
    A scam for the ages in terms of the money involved! Ruja Ignatova called herself the Cryptoqueen. She told people she had invented a cryptocurrency to rival Bitcoin, and persuaded them to invest billions. Then, two years ago, she disappeared. Jamie Bartlett spent months investigating how she did it for the Missing Cryptoqueen podcast, and trying to figure out where she's hiding.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07nkd84/episodes/downloads
    Not in Kansas wrote: »
    Listened to the first episode of the new true crime podcast on RTE Doc on One called The Nobody Zone. Second episode of 6 out tomorrow. It's really excellent. Brilliant script and narration by Tim Hinman and a truly compelling story about a London based Irish serial killer who got away with it for a very long time.

    Have been some great recommendations on this thread guys, thanks. the above two I enjoyed, plus "Believed", which must have been recommended on the 'recently listened' thread

    have recently started this one and enjoying:
    JohnnyFlash wrote: »
    Real Dictators.

    The first two episodes have been about Kim Jong Il, and were captivating listening. Narrated by Paul McGann, and with very high production values.

    Straight into my subscriptions.

    Any more to add to my list along similar lines to any of these?


  • #466
    spuddy90
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭spuddy90


    I see "locked up abroad" is back with 8 episodes so far. Have listened to one of the new ones "buried alive" fairly good and easy listening


  • #467
    Capt. Autumn
    Registered Users Posts: 323 ✭✭Capt. Autumn


    Once upon a time in the valley is well worth catching.

    Exploring how one (too) young girl almost took down the then very lucrative porn business back in the 80s.

    Tracks down many of the main players in the business. This is excellent documentary type podcasting.

    https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cadence13/once-upon-a-time-in-the-valley


  • #468
    Mehaffey1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,613 ✭✭✭Mehaffey1


    JohnnyFlash wrote: »
    The Harrowing: https://play.acast.com/s/the-harrowing

    I wouldn't normally be a fan of radio drama, but this was recommended to me. I really enjoyed it. There's a cheap horror movie plot in it.

    A remote Scottish Island. A huge storm. Animals dying. Strange premonitions.

    Gave this a go on the commute to work this morning. 1st episode is very good.


  • #469
    Worztron
    Registered Users Posts: 8,739 ✭✭✭Worztron


    https://whatwasthatlike.com/

    Mitch Hedberg: "Rice is great if you're really hungry and want to eat two thousand of something."



  • #470
    John_Rambo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,872 ✭✭✭John_Rambo


    Was about to ask a question, but a quick search on this thread has all the answers, thanks to all that gave reviews and recommendations.

    Great thread! 👍


  • #471
    Blacktie.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,903 ✭✭✭Blacktie.


    I don't speak German is very good. Not sure if it was here or somewhere else I saw the recommendation. Some good deep dives into alt right Culture.


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  • #472
    optogirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,996 ✭✭✭optogirl


    Where is George Gibney?

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08njhrm/episodes/downloads

    Excellent investigative podcast


  • #473
    djemba djemba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭djemba djemba


    padjocollins wrote: »
    another shoutout to real dictators. brilliant

    Any sign of the latest episode.


  • #474
    cloudatlas
    Registered Users Posts: 3,709 ✭✭✭cloudatlas


    optogirl wrote: »
    Where is George Gibney?

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08njhrm/episodes/downloads

    Excellent investigative podcast

    My god! The horror of what that man did. Well produced podcast.


  • #475
    Errashareesh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 572 ✭✭✭Errashareesh


    Brainwashed - about CIA mind control.

    Unfinished: Short Creek - a split within the fundamentalist Mormon church.


  • #476
    Capt. Autumn
    Registered Users Posts: 323 ✭✭Capt. Autumn


    optogirl wrote: »
    Where is George Gibney?

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08njhrm/episodes/downloads

    Excellent investigative podcast

    Started slow enough but has improved with every episode. Good Call.


  • #477
    Slideways
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,030 ✭✭✭Slideways


    djemba djemba wrote: »
    Any sign of the latest episode.

    According to the crowd that produces them, season 1 is finished and Season 2 is currently in production


  • #478
    Larsso30
    Registered Users Posts: 561 ✭✭✭Larsso30


    optogirl wrote: »
    Where is George Gibney?

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08njhrm/episodes/downloads

    Excellent investigative podcast

    This is fantastic. Thanks for the heads up. Best I've listened to in a long while


  • #479
    California Dreamer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,609 ✭✭✭California Dreamer


    Its 4 years old at this stage but The Washington Post did a podcast called Presidential where they profile each of the US Presidents. Well worth a listen for those who are into American politics.


  • #480
    padjocollins
    Registered Users Posts: 462 ✭✭padjocollins


    man n the window: the golden state killer


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  • #481
    Arghus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,635 ✭✭✭✭Arghus


    The Age of Napoleon.

    Really great and in-depth look at the life and times of Napoleon. Very thorough, gets into the wider societal picture across the world of that time as well. Great stuff. How I like my history podcasts: very dry and with a broad scope.


  • #482
    CiaranW
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭CiaranW


    Arghus wrote: »
    The Age of Napoleon.

    Really great and in-depth look at the life and times of Napoleon. Very thorough, gets into the wider societal picture across the world of that time as well. Great stuff. How I like my history podcasts: very dry and with a broad scope.

    That sounds very interesting, will get on that now.


  • #483
    bocaman
    Registered Users Posts: 230 ✭✭bocaman


    Desert Oracle - supernatural fun from the Mojave Desert


  • #484
    doughef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 737 ✭✭✭doughef


    Skinwalker

    Scottish true crime.

    Very gritty

    You could cut granite with the hosts accent !


  • #485
    El Tarangu
    Registered Users Posts: 1,620 ✭✭✭El Tarangu


    Arghus wrote: »
    The Age of Napoleon.

    Great shout, a couple of episodes in and really enjoying this one.


  • #486
    spuddy90
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭spuddy90


    Blindspot: Road to 9/11 is good stuff. Really interesting to hear the history of it and bin ladin turning into what he became.


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  • #487
    completedit
    Registered Users Posts: 2,639 ✭✭✭completedit


    I really like the Lex Fridman podcast; he might be a bit earnest to some but he has a good heart and a good curiosity. He's like Joe Rogan but people who have moved beyond Rogan.


  • #488
    JustAThought
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,324 ✭✭✭JustAThought


    Totally compelling obsessive listening. I am still chilled to the bone by what I heard. And its all (allegedly) true.

    Dr Death
    (podcasts - 8 or 10 in the series.
    On Apple. OMG YOU WILL NOT SLEEP OR EAT UNTIL YOU HAVE HEARD THEM ALL). Utterly compelling - the audio effect of watching a train come barreling down at you and being so horrified you cannot step off the track.

    Dr Death podcast (wonderly)


  • #489
    CiaranW
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭CiaranW


    Arghus wrote: »
    The Age of Napoleon.

    Really great and in-depth look at the life and times of Napoleon. Very thorough, gets into the wider societal picture across the world of that time as well. Great stuff. How I like my history podcasts: very dry and with a broad scope.

    Any other podcasts similar to The Age of Napoleon?
    I am flying through this!


  • #490
    Arghus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,635 ✭✭✭✭Arghus


    CiaranW wrote: »
    Any other podcasts similar to The Age of Napoleon?
    I am flying through this!

    Not many really. It was a lucky find, it's hard to find narrative history that's done exactly like that.

    I'm a fan of The History of The Cold War. Similarish, in that it's just the facts without making it about the host's personality.

    Revolutions is quite good, but it can become boring depending on what he is talking about.


  • #491
    Loveinapril
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Loveinapril


    I am listening to a ten part podcast at the minute by a woman who grew up in witness protection because her father was a Hell's Angel turned informant. It's called Relative Unknown. It's really interesting.


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  • #492
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    JustAThought wrote: »
    Totally compelling obsessive listening. I am still chilled to the bone by what I heard. And its all (allegedly) true.

    Dr Death
    (podcasts - 8 or 10 in the series.
    On Apple. OMG YOU WILL NOT SLEEP OR EAT UNTIL YOU HAVE HEARD THEM ALL). Utterly compelling - the audio effect of watching a train come barreling down at you and being so horrified you cannot step off the track.

    Dr Death podcast (wonderly)

    thought that the first series started off well but then the structure got completely muddled after 4 or 5 episodes and went nowhere.

    didn't finish it.


  • #493
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    spuddy90 wrote: »
    Blindspot: Road to 9/11 is good stuff. Really interesting to hear the history of it and bin ladin turning into what he became.

    yes came across this as an ad in some other podcast.

    it's pretty good and doesn't get boring.

    the Americans balls-ed up a number of times in stopping these guys and also totally mis-understood the whole situation really going all the way back to the Soviet-Afghan war and even sowing the seeds with the initial oil deal in the 1940's with the Saudis.


  • #494
    AdamB
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭AdamB


    The Bloodied Field is a great listen, recounting the events on Bloody Sunday


  • #495
    humberklog
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 10,580 Mod ✭✭✭✭humberklog


    Joan and Jericha back for Series 3.

    Dealing with dog rape and retribution, best sex dolls for the cuckolded husband (buy one for sex and another for beating up), bingo! female ejaculate!- chocolatey brown and sweet to the taste.
    In other news- Frank's back in Joan's life.

    Pop a rubber glove on and immerse yourself in some uncomfortable filth.


  • #496
    Slideways
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,030 ✭✭✭Slideways


    The Fault line; Bush, Blair and Iraq

    The story of the Iraq war and the WMD that might have existed


  • #497
    Notmything
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,066 ✭✭✭Notmything


    AdamB wrote: »
    The Bloodied Field is a great listen, recounting the events on Bloody Sunday

    Have to agree, excellent podcast, well delivered and really good depth to the whole event.


  • #498
    dobman88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭dobman88


    The Nobody Zone is fantastic. Originally released earlier this year but 2 new episodes just released after new information came to light. A fascinating story


  • #499
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Kingpins is quite good

    Covers characters that you would know of like "El Chapo" to ones that you mightn't like Viktor Bout

    https://www.stitcher.com/show/kingpins


  • #500
    El Tarangu
    Registered Users Posts: 1,620 ✭✭✭El Tarangu


    CiaranW wrote: »
    Any other podcasts similar to The Age of Napoleon?
    I am flying through this!

    Try "the Layman's Historian"


  • #501
    spuddy90
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭spuddy90


    On bbc sounds, started listening to "im not a monster" about American woman who left america and ended up in Syria under isis. Good so far with weekly episodes.


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