Heroes and Howlers
Mikey Robins and Paul Wilson
A quizzical look at some of history’s quirkiest moments and unpredictable people. Mikey Robins, celebrated Australian comedian, and Paul Wilson, Oxford Historian and author, take you on a raucous tour across many of the strangest turning points in history.
This series celebrates the unsung heroes of history and puts the boot into the howlers. It revels in the characters, the cock ups, and the bizarre twists of fate that have changed the course of mankind – sometimes tragic, sometimes comical, sometimes just plain stupid.
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Gregor McGregor (Securities Fraud - 19th Century style)
Heroes and Howlers
10/16/23 • 16 min
“Rather fail with honour, than succeed by Fraud” Sophocles
If only Gregor McGregor had spent more time studying the Classics. This week Paul and Mikey go hunting for a Scottish rogue and find themselves marooned on Central America’s Mosquito Coast.
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Extra Helpings (Season 2 Episodes 6-10)
Heroes and Howlers
07/26/21 • 21 min
“History always has a few tricks up its frayed sleeve. It's been around a long time.” Terry Pratchett
It’s the end of Season 2 and the last of our Extra Helpings. Join the boys as they call time on Episodes 6-10.
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Extra Helpings (Season 5 Episodes 1-3)
Heroes and Howlers
02/28/22 • 19 min
“Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy.“ Samuel Johnson
Paul and Mikey serve up more juicy morsels, answer questions from listeners, and dig out a couple of extra maps!
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Gregor McGregor (Securities Fraud - 19th Century style)
Heroes and Howlers
02/07/22 • 16 min
“Rather fail with honour, than succeed by Fraud” Sophocles
If only Gregor McGregor had spent more time studying the Classics. This week Paul and Mikey go hunting for a Scottish rogue and find themselves marooned on Central America’s Mosquito Coast.
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Treasure Fleet 2.0
Heroes and Howlers
12/06/21 • 26 min
This week, Mikey is revisiting Treasure Fleet as Paul is still in the UK. Enjoy! We will be back with new episodes shortly.
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South Sea Bubble (18th Century)
Heroes and Howlers
10/04/21 • 22 min
“I could calculate the motions of the heavenly stars, but not the madness of people.” Sir Isaac Newton
With ‘Money’ becoming more liquid, and ‘The Market’ more fluid, investors in ‘The City’ searched far and wide for new opportunities. Mikey and Paul are hot on their heels - hoping to catch a glimpse of the bubbles before they burst.
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The Sharif of Mecca (Arab Revolt 1916-18)
Heroes and Howlers
09/13/21 • 28 min
“Young men make wars..., old men make the peace. And the vices of peace are the vices of old men. Mistrust and caution. It must be so.” Prince Faisal (Lawrence Of Arabia)
The Arabian Peninsula has been pivotal since ancient times, and for good reason. Home to legendary figures such as the Queen of Sheba, and thriving trading hubs linking India to Africa to the Mediterranean, its territories have been fought over for centuries. Time for Paul and Mikey to get some sand between their toes.
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Extra Helpings (Season 1 Episodes 6-10)
Heroes and Howlers
05/03/21 • 36 min
“History repeats itself - Has to; no one listens.” Steve Turner
It’s the end of Season 1 and the last of our Extra Helpings. Join the boys as they call time on one chapter and look forward to the next..
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Gunpowder Plot (1605)
Heroes and Howlers
04/19/21 • 25 min
“Here’s an equivocator that could swear in both the scales against either scale, who committed treason enough for God’s sake, yet could not equivocate to heaven..” Macbeth
Was Guy Fawkes a Catholic terrorist or the ‘equivocator’ alluded to by Shakespeare? Mikey and Paul scour the records and find out more about Bonfire Night than they bargained for.
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The Cadaver Synod (Papal States)
Heroes and Howlers
09/25/23 • 17 min
“Are we not like people sitting up with a corpse, and making merry in the house of the dead?” Herman Melville
Over a thousand years before Melville wrote his words one Pope actually did this very thing. In this episode Paul and Mikey look at the Cadaver Synod and the perilous political games played out amongst the early medieval papacy.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Heroes and Howlers have?
Heroes and Howlers currently has 152 episodes available.
What topics does Heroes and Howlers cover?
The podcast is about History, Comedy and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Heroes and Howlers?
The episode title 'The American Declaration of Independence (Gout)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Heroes and Howlers?
The average episode length on Heroes and Howlers is 23 minutes.
How often are episodes of Heroes and Howlers released?
Episodes of Heroes and Howlers are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Heroes and Howlers?
The first episode of Heroes and Howlers was released on Jan 22, 2021.
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