Unusual Histories
de Danny Hurst
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Paul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin – Is Comedy Really the Hardest Job?
Paul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin – Is Comedy Really the Hardest Job?
Sobre este podcast
"History is a nightmare from which I am trying to awake." James Joyce.
That was me at school as well. Ironically, I ended up becoming a historian. The Unusual Histories podcast is all about the history you don't learn at school, nor indeed anywhere else.
Discover things that you didn't know that you didn't know; fascinating historical luminaries and their vices and addictions, the other numerous sides of every story...
We start with the Monopoly Series, in which we explore how the game came to be, the real-life connection between the cheapest and most expensive properties, the history of each location, how proportionate the values were then and are today, what the hell a "community chest" is and whether free parking really does exist anywhere in London.
If you love history; or indeed if you hate history, this is the podcast for you…
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- Paul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin – Is Comedy Really the Hardest Job? · 1 h 14 min · Episódio 83For this episode, you get 2 stars for the price of 1. Danny is joined by comedians Paul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin, the co-hosts of “You Should´ve Been Here Last Week”, an…
- It´s Micro Stardom – But It´s Still Stardom - John Otway´s Fascinating Rock and Roll Odyssey · 42 min · Episódio 82For this episode, Danny is joined by the legendary cult singer-songwriter John Otway. John gained recognition in the 70s with his collaborations with Wild Willie Barrett, with…
- A Journey Through the Back Streets of Creativity with Mark Baxter · 1 h 9 min · Episódio 81For this episode, Danny is joined by Mark Baxter, a South London storyteller who's part author, producer, screenwriter, and full-on creative maverick. From writing 12 books…
- Teletubbies say "Hello..." : Beyond Standup with Dave Thompson · 52 min · Episódio 80In this episode, Danny is joined by comedian, actor, author and comedy writer Dave Thompson. Dave has appeared in a number of TV shows, often with Harry Hill in various guises…
- Saving Lives Through Men's Mental Health Awareness and Comedy with John Ryan · 1 h 8 min · Episódio 79For this episode Danny Hurst is joined by John Ryan who describes himself as a men´s health comedian, healthcare professional and podcaster who has won multiple awards, including…
- The Hand Behind Some of the World´s Most Iconic Puppets – Ronnie Le Drew · 1 h 53 min · Episódio 78For this episode, Danny is privileged to be joined by actor, puppeteer, co-founder of the London School of Puppetry and president of the British Puppet Guild - Ronnie Le Drew…
- From Mohair Suits to Kinky Boots with Geoff Deane · 1 h 56 min · Episódio 77Today, Danny is joined by the singer-songwriter, producer, screenwriter and journalist Geoff Deane. He was the front man of the new wave band The Leyton Buzzards and the original…
- A Life in Rhythm and Comedy with Rowland Rivron · 1 h 9 min · Episódio 76In this episode Danny is joined by the legendary Rowland Rivron, comedy actor, writer, TV/radio presenter and drummer who is best known for his work with French and Saunders, The…
- The Most Influential Comic You’ve Never Heard of - John Dowie · 52 min · Episódio 75In this episode Danny is joined by writer, musician, author, playwright and comedian John Dowie. One of only a handful of comedians who are genuinely original, John has been…
- The Friendliest Man in Comedy - Pat Monahan aka The Talkinator · 1 h 40 min · Episódio 74In this episode, Danny is joined by comedian Pat Monahan. Pat is half Iranian, half Irish and claims he used to spend his holidays in customs. A regular at the Edinburgh Fringe…
- Chaz Jankel the Man Who Put Funk Into Punk – His Journey Into Music · 1 h 19 min · Episódio 73For this episode Danny is joined by Chaz Jankel, who has written some of the most iconic tunes in popular music as well as several film scores. He is a multi-instrumentalist who…
- From Comedy Clubs to Church Performances Paul Kerensa's Unconventional Career · 1 h 6 min · Episódio 72In this episode, Danny is joined by writer and comedian Paul Kerensa. Paul has written extensively for TV, including Miranda, Top Gear and Not Going Out and has published a…
- From Chester to Melbourne: Jeff Green's Comedy Journey · 1 h 9 min · Episódio 71In this episode, Danny Hurst sits down to chat with British comedian and author Jeff Green. He was raised in Chester and found his comedy feet in Manchester and London. He now…
- The Art of Not Dying on Stage (or In a Plane) with Susan Murray · 1 h 14 min · Episódio 70For this episode, Danny Hurst is joined by comedian, writer and broadcaster, Susan Murray She won the 1st Jongleurs New Act award and has been wowing audiences since the mid-90s…
- From Double-Bassist Comic to Hogwarts to Hollywood: Jim Tavaré in His Own Words · 1 h 23 min · Episódio 69In this episode, Danny, is joined by Jim Tavare, comedian, musician, actor and director, famous for his stand-up featuring his double bass, which has made him the recipient of…
- Rewriting the Script – The Comedy Journey of Rachel Creeger · 1 h 2 min · Episódio 68Today, Danny Hurst sits down with Rachel Creeger, a talented comedian, writer, director, speaker, podcaster and actress. Rachel explains how, despite being from an Orthodox…
- A Music Mogul’s London Story with Simon Napier-Bell · 1 h 18 min · Episódio 67In this episode Danny sits down with music mogul, author, public speaker and filmmaker Simon Napier-Bell, who has managed some of the world´s biggest bands, including The…
- Ninia Benjamin's London Insights and Her Comedic Inspiration · 1 h 16 min · Episódio 66For this episode of The Unusual Histories podcast, Danny is joined by Ninia Benjamin, a tour de force who is known for 3 Non-Blondes, Big Fat Gypsy Gangster and Twisted Tales…
- From Fabulous Poodles to Punchlines: The Eclectic Journey of Ronnie Golden aka Tony De Meur · 49 min · Episódio 65In this episode, Danny Hurst is joined by Ronnie Golden, aka Tony De Meur, of the post-punk pub rock band The Fabulous Poodles. They had several hits and appeared regularly on TV…
- From Broadway to the West End and beyond: The remarkable journey of Ray Shell · 1 h 38 min · Episódio 64For this episode of the Unusual Histories Podcast, Danny is joined by the actor, director and singer Ray Shell who was the original Rusty in Starlight Express. He is also the…
