The History Mongers

15. A Very French Scandal

Join us this week for a blow by blow account of the scandal to rock a certain chocolate factory tour. Well… medieval tower at any rate. Prepare for the exclusive story, involving the deadly giant pillow.   Furthermore! Leave your kids behind, come see the impractical library, leave your kids behind and have a questionable time on a golf course!     We were joined by Jason Donnelly, digital marketing manager and pizza related warrior, who can be found at:   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fluential/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fluential/]   The History Mongers, brought to you by B-Unit Productions, is a history and entertainment podcast by nerds, for nerds. Each week your three esteemed History Mongers and their honoured guest bring to you forgotten tales, utter silliness, and facts, oh so many facts, why won't they stop, in an epic retelling so full of pomp we have yet no room for circumstance!   Please follow our socials for updates and more: Instagram: @thehistorymongers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers] Web: https://linktr.ee/thehistorymongers [https://linktr.ee/thehistorymongers]   Credits:   Original ideas: Lucy Co-producers: Lucy , Alex Editing: Lucy Written by: Alex Guest liaison: Lucy Logo and website: Lucy Co-hosted by: Lucy, Alex, Ed Presented by: Alex Additional Music: Ed Social Media: Lucy       References:     History of the Future:   https://www.odditycentral.com/travel/worlds-most-inaccessible-library-is-craved-into-the-side-of-a-cliff.html [https://www.odditycentral.com/travel/worlds-most-inaccessible-library-is-craved-into-the-side-of-a-cliff.html]   https://visasnews.com/en/no-visa-they-ditch-their-son-at-the-airport-and-head-off-on-vacation/ [https://visasnews.com/en/no-visa-they-ditch-their-son-at-the-airport-and-head-off-on-vacation/]     https://abc30.com/post/former-mariposa-county-district-attorney-investigation-ca-general/17599799/ [https://abc30.com/post/former-mariposa-county-district-attorney-investigation-ca-general/17599799/]     The Meat:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tour_de_Nesle_affair [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tour_de_Nesle_affair]   https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/france/tour-de-nesle-affair/ [https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/france/tour-de-nesle-affair/]       Sound Effects from Pixabay.com, links below:   Violin music | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/violin-music-64019/]   028280_Medieval Life | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/028280-medieval-life-62109/]   Winning Loop | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/winning-loop-228639/]   spinner | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/spinner-70099/]   043456_Girl saying disgusted "oh my god" | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/043456-girl-saying-disgusted-quotoh-my-godquot-65740/]   Portcullis Close | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/portcullis-close-143941/]   049269_Funny Fanfare 2.wav | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/049269-funny-fanfare-2wav-65260/]   Fluttering Bamboo Flute Transition B 1 | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/fluttering-bamboo-flute-transition-b-1-209650/]   Losing Horn | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/losing-horn-313723/]   WinHarpsichord | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/winharpsichord-39642/]   Record Scratches | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/record-scratches-31350/]   Medieval | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/medieval-75892/]   Free Civil War Sound Effects Download - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/civil%20war/]   frying steak | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/frying-steak-74556/]   Marching Drum Solo | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/marching%20drum%20solo/]

14. Twinsies

Gather around to hear the tale of mystery, witches curses, dramatic reveals and inappropriate acrobatic endeavours.   Also, why air isn't always free, how not to claim on your insurance, and what you shouldn't allow your dog to take part in.   We were joined by the tech baddie Brooke Sweedar who can be found at:   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-sweedar [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-sweedar] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTechBaddie [https://www.youtube.com/@TheTechBaddie] Instagram: @sweedarbk     The History Mongers, brought to you by B-Unit Productions, is a history and entertainment podcast by nerds, for nerds. Each week your three esteemed History Mongers and their honoured guest bring to you forgotten tales, utter silliness, and facts, oh so many facts, why won't they stop, in an epic retelling so full of pomp we have yet no room for circumstance!   Please follow our socials for updates and more: Instagram: @thehistorymongers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers/about/?viewAsMember=true [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers/about/?viewAsMember=true] Web: www.thehistorymongers.co.uk [http://www.thehistorymongers.co.uk]   Credits:   Original ideas: Lucy Co-producers: Lucy , Alex Editing: Lucy Written by: Alex Guest liaison: Lucy Logo and website: Lucy Co-hosted by: Lucy, Alex, Ed Presented by: Alex Additional Music: Ed Social Media: Lucy       References:     History of the Future:   https://www.odditycentral.com/news/80-year-old-woman-scammed-online-by-fake-astronaut-who-claimed-to-be-stuck-in-space.html [https://www.odditycentral.com/news/80-year-old-woman-scammed-online-by-fake-astronaut-who-claimed-to-be-stuck-in-space.html]>

13. Turtles and Turnips

Welcome back for Season 2! We start off hitting the high seas, enjoying all the oceans' bounty and then never making eye contact with our crewmates again, and never being able to visit the aquarium for very normal reasons.   Also contained within episode 1 - the invention of the fun snake, unendorse-able car mods and a football coach's frightening side hustle.     We were joined by the fantastic Dave James! Davie is a Speaking and Presentation Coach and now 2 time (!!) Tedx Speaker. Please head over for more of Dave, who can be found at:   Socials: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdavejames/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdavejames/] Web: http://www.davethecoach.co.uk/ [http://www.davethecoach.co.uk/]     The History Mongers, brought to you by B-Unit Productions, is a history and entertainment podcast by nerds, for nerds. Each week your three esteemed History Mongers and their honoured guest bring to you forgotten tales, utter silliness, and facts, oh so many facts, why won't they stop, in an epic retelling so full of pomp we have yet no room for circumstance!   Please follow our socials for updates and more: Instagram: @thehistorymongers @b.unitproductions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers] Web: https://linktr.ee/thehistorymongers [https://linktr.ee/thehistorymongers]   Credits:   Original ideas: Lucy Co-producers: Lucy , Alex Editing: Lucy Written by: Alex Guest liaison: Lucy Logo and website: Lucy Co-hosted by: Lucy, Alex, Ed Presented by: Alex Additional Music: Ed Social Media: Lucy       References:     History of the Future:   https://www.vice.com/en/article/this-man-turned-his-car-hood-into-an-aquarium-and-then-left-the-fish-to-die/ [https://www.vice.com/en/article/this-man-turned-his-car-hood-into-an-aquarium-and-then-left-the-fish-to-die/]   https://www.odditycentral.com/news/vampire-coach-forced-students-to-donate-blood-hundreds-of-times-for-school-credits.html [https://www.odditycentral.com/news/vampire-coach-forced-students-to-donate-blood-hundreds-of-times-for-school-credits.html]

12. The Most Dangerous Game

As we reach this, our last episode of season 1, we ask - what is the most dangerous game? Be it man? Be it beast? Be it a stupid combination of both in a sport which is the folly of human humankind manifest?   I'm not sure. Let's find out!   This week we gallop around, ruining the fabric of society, drifting our chariots. Might even set a fire or two. What a fitting end to the series.   Further to this, may I tempt you with: How to deal with a critic without getting your hands dirty, how to utilise mystery shoppers to lower the tone and why being shot might not win you a mayorship.   We were joined by Mark Carolan, transformational coach and keynote speaker who can be found at:   Web: https://markcarolancoaching.com/ [https://markcarolancoaching.com/] Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/mark-carolan-67092a138 [http://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-carolan-67092a138]       The History Mongers, brought to you by B-Unit Productions, is a history and entertainment podcast by nerds, for nerds. Each week your three esteemed History Mongers and their honoured guest bring to you forgotten tales, utter silliness, and facts, oh so many facts, why won't they stop, in an epic retelling so full of pomp we have yet no room for circumstance!   Please follow our socials for updates and more: Instagram: @thehistorymongers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers/about/?viewAsMember=true [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers/about/?viewAsMember=true] Web: www.thehistorymongers.co.uk [http://www.thehistorymongers.co.uk]     Credits:   Original ideas: Lucy Co-producers: Lucy , Alex Editing: Lucy Written by: Alex Guest liaison: Lucy Logo and website: Lucy Co-hosted by: Lucy, Alex, Ed Presented by: Alex Additional Music: Ed Social Media: Lucy        History of the Future: https://www.yahoo.com/news/barclays-under-fire-offering-mystery-160622189.html?guccounter=1 [https://www.yahoo.com/news/barclays-under-fire-offering-mystery-160622189.html?guccounter=1]

11. Disco Disaster

This week we prep the fire extinguishers, check the emergency exits and make sure our choreography is on point. Lets delve into old time mental health treatment and how to have an aristocratically good time whilst we're at it - why not, we're in the 14th Century getting groceries anyway.   We also found the following at the bottom of our bag - the new hot convenient location for buying properties for commuters, why paying people to beat you up is a good business idea and how you can get more out of your wig and disguise kits.     We were joined by Dr Jess, neurodivergent coach and entrepreneur who can be found at: Web: https://drjessnorris.com/ [https://drjessnorris.com/] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjessnorris [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjessnorris] Instagram:@drjessnorris     The History Mongers, brought to you by B-Unit Productions, is a history and entertainment podcast by nerds, for nerds. Each week your three esteemed History Mongers and their honoured guest bring to you forgotten tales, utter silliness, and facts, oh so many facts, why won't they stop, in an epic retelling so full of pomp we have yet no room for circumstance!   Please follow our socials for updates and more: Instagram: @thehistorymongers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers/about/?viewAsMember=true [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers/about/?viewAsMember=true] Web: www.thehistorymongers.co.uk [http://www.thehistorymongers.co.uk]   Credits:   Original ideas: Lucy Co-producers: Lucy , Alex Editing: Lucy Written by: Alex Guest liaison: Lucy Logo and website: Lucy Co-hosted by: Lucy, Alex, Ed Presented by: Alex Additional Music: Ed Social Media: Lucy      History of the Future:   https://www.odditycentral.com/architecture/homeowner-who-refused-to-relocate-now-lives-in-the-middle-of-a-motorway.html [https://www.odditycentral.com/architecture/homeowner-who-refused-to-relocate-now-lives-in-the-middle-of-a-motorway.html]   https://www.latintimes.com/villain-hire-service-lets-weak-boyfriends-look-cool-beating-fake-tough-guy-front-girlfriends-573745 [https://www.latintimes.com/villain-hire-service-lets-weak-boyfriends-look-cool-beating-fake-tough-guy-front-girlfriends-573745]   https://news.sky.com/story/fraud-suspect-61-used-wigs-and-disguises-to-take-citizenship-tests-for-others-home-office-says-13297978 [https://news.sky.com/story/fraud-suspect-61-used-wigs-and-disguises-to-take-citizenship-tests-for-others-home-office-says-13297978]     The Meat: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bal_des_Ardents [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bal_des_Ardents]   https://www.medievalists.net/2023/06/bal-des-ardents/ [https://www.medievalists.net/2023/06/bal-des-ardents/]         Sound Effects from Pixabay.com, links below:   Violin music | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/violin-music-64019/]   028280_Medieval Life | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/028280-medieval-life-62109/]   Winning Loop | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/winning-loop-228639/]   spinner | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/spinner-70099/]   043456_Girl saying disgusted "oh my god" | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/043456-girl-saying-disgusted-quotoh-my-godquot-65740/]   Portcullis Close | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/portcullis-close-143941/]   049269_Funny Fanfare 2.wav | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/049269-funny-fanfare-2wav-65260/]   Fluttering Bamboo Flute Transition B 1 | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/fluttering-bamboo-flute-transition-b-1-209650/]   Losing Horn | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/losing-horn-313723/]   WinHarpsichord | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/winharpsichord-39642/]   Record Scratches | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/record-scratches-31350/]   Medieval | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/medieval-75892/]   Free Civil War Sound Effects Download - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/civil%20war/]   frying steak | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/frying-steak-74556/]   Marching Drum Solo | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/marching%20drum%20solo/]