29th December 2025

John Paul Getty’s life of extreme wealth and extreme control is examined as we explore how the oil tycoon became the richest man in the world, his ruthless business tactics, and the infamous kidnappin...

15 Des 202514min

The moment a shoe was hurled at George W. Bush during a press conference in Iraq became one of the most replayed political protests in modern history. This episode breaks down what happened in the roo...

14 Des 202515min

Pope Celestine V’s brief and bizarre reign is unpacked as we explore how a reclusive hermit unexpectedly became pope in 1294, only to resign just months later. This episode covers his sudden rise, his...

13 Des 202516min

Dionne Warwick’s legendary career takes the spotlight as we explore her rise through the golden age of pop and soul, her long-running collaboration with Burt Bacharach, her chart-topping hits, and her...

12 Des 202515min

Kevin Bacon’s finances are put under the microscope as we unpack how the Hollywood star became one of the many high-profile victims of Bernard Madoff’s massive Ponzi scheme. This episode explains how ...

11 Des 202514min

Alfred Nobel’s life and legacy take centre stage as we explore how the inventor of dynamite went on to create the Nobel Prizes. This episode covers his scientific breakthroughs, the fortune built from...

10 Des 202515min

The Coronation Street anniversary collides with rock history as we look at the legacy of the UK’s longest-running soap and the life, music, and myth of Jim Morrison from The Doors. This episode explor...

9 Des 202516min

Finish music pulses in the background while we imagine life as a time traveller dropped into the wrong century, and Buddha’s teachings cut through the chaos with the kind of calm none of us actually h...

8 Des 202516min