Greg Jenner, historian.

Greg Jenner, historian.

Greg Jenner is a historian, author, and broadcaster who has made the past delightfully accessible to millions. Born in Kent, he studied Archaeology & History at the University of York, then mediaeval studies, before serving as historical advisor to the BBC’s hit children’s series Horrible Histories. He has since authored several acclaimed books that combine rigorous research with witty storytelling, including Dead Famous, Ask A Historian, and You Are History.


Since 2019 he has been the host of the award-winning podcast You’re Dead To Me, bringing together comedians and academics to explore everything from ancient Rome to Victorian medicine with clarity, humour, and heart. His latest book, out now, is Totally Chaotic History: The Stone Age Runs Wild. With a rare gift for making history feel alive, urgent, and wildly entertaining, he’s helped redefine how we learn about the past.

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Brian Gibson, artist, musician (Lightning Bolt, Guitar Hero, Thumper).

Brian Gibson, artist, musician (Lightning Bolt, Guitar Hero, Thumper).

Brian Gibson is a musician, artist, and game designer best known for blurring the lines between sound, movement, and chaos. As the bassist for the legendary noise-rock duo Lightning Bolt, he’s release...

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Correspondence Special #7: Zelda snubs, lost gaming communities, and fake monkey languages.

Correspondence Special #7: Zelda snubs, lost gaming communities, and fake monkey languages.

In this special correspondence edition, Simon reads out your letters and answers your questions. Why has The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time never made it onto a Perfect Console? Where have in-person...

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Ralph Panebianco, critic, YouTube creator (Skill Up).

Ralph Panebianco, critic, YouTube creator (Skill Up).

Ralph Panebianco is an Australian video game reviewer and YouTube creator known for his sharp insights, no-nonsense delivery, and deep love of the medium. His reviews have been watched more than three...

12 Aug 20251h 23min

Nathan Brown, writer, analyst, former editor Edge.

Nathan Brown, writer, analyst, former editor Edge.

Nathan Brown is a writer, editor, and consultant with a deep well of experience in the video game industry. After starting his career in finance he switched to become a journalist, he spent more than ...

29 Juli 20251h 28min

Kat Abughazaleh, influencer, politician.

Kat Abughazaleh, influencer, politician.

Kat Abu is a journalist, influencer, and digital powerhouse who’s taken her sharp wit and political insight from the internet to the campaign trail. Best known for her viral videos dissecting right-wi...

22 Juli 20251h 6min

Jimi Famurewa, food critic.

Jimi Famurewa, food critic.

Jimi Famurewa is a British-Nigerian author, broadcaster and food critic whose writing blends cultural insight, wit, and deep empathy. As the former restaurant critic for the Evening Standard, he’s bec...

15 Juli 20251h 16min

Ed Night, comedian.

Ed Night, comedian.

Ed Night is one of the sharpest and most original voices in British stand-up. He began performing comedy as a teenager and, in 2017 his debut hour at the Edinburgh Fringe, Anthem For Doomed Youth, saw...

8 Juli 20251h 11min

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