Backseat Historian

Well, It's been a while. Pulled from the archives, Megan and Chris dip their toes into the JFK assassination. Don't get too overwhelmed my Megan's excitement with this one!

Rasputin! From Pauper, to Hero, to.... Paedophile? Please email/comment on socials any questions/recommendations or any inevitable corrections you have for the show! thebackseathistorians@gmail.com Instagram - thebackseathistorian TikTok - BackseatHistorianPod

It’s 2026, we’re still lazy as shit, and Henry VIII is still dead. We’re hopping back on the History Trip bus to talk about the man, the myth, and the massive codpiece. From Reformation to execution, we’re breaking down why Mr. Tudor was the original nightmare boyfriend. Grab a drink and join the chaos. Please email/comment on socials any questions/recommendations or any inevitable corrections you...

Join us as we try something new. The Subject World Cup, multiple categories, multiple participants. Hate the concept and want us to stick to History? Love some variety and want more? Let us know! You win some you lose some.

Apologies again for the late upload, episode wouldn't publish! But here we go again! Megan and Chris discuss Chairman Mao and his many antics.

We are back, sorry for the gap, life is busy and we fancied a break. Join us on this extremely not boring story about Egypt's first female pharaoh, along with our first "Special guest"

Join us as we unravel this mental tale of espionage and mistaken identities in "Hide the Sausage." Discover how a French diplomat was duped by a Chinese opera singer in this captivating episode. Please email/comment on socials any questions/recommendations or any inevitable corrections you have for the show! thebackseathistorians@gmail.com Instagram - thebackseathistorian TikTok - BackseatHistoria...

Join us as we unravel the explosive history of the Gunpowder Plot. Discover the story behind Guy Fawkes and the infamous 5th of November. Please email/comment on socials any questions/recommendations or any inevitable corrections you have for the show! thebackseathistorians@gmail.com Instagram - thebackseathistorian TikTok - BackseatHistorianPod

Join us for Halloween. This week we explore the unknown Jack The Ripper. Please email/comment on socials any questions/recommendations or any inevitable corrections you have for the show! thebackseathistorians@gmail.com Instagram - thebackseathistorian TikTok - BackseatHistorianPod

Join us as we explore the Milgram Experiment, where sweating and lip biting is just the beginning of a shocking journey into obedience. Please email/comment on socials any questions/recommendations or any inevitable corrections you have for the show! thebackseathistorians@gmail.com Instagram - thebackseathistorian TikTok - BackseatHistorianPod

The stakes in this look back into history were extremely high.... and scratchy. Join us on our visit to 15th century Hungary. Please email/comment on socials any questions/recommendations or any inevitable corrections you have for the show! thebackseathistorians@gmail.com Instagram - thebackseathistorian TikTok - BackseatHistorianPod

Growlers, Dicks and Gashes. Embark on a voyage with us aboard the (un)sinkable Titanic. Please email/comment on socials any questions/recommendations or any inevitable corrections you have for the show! thebackseathistorians@gmail.com Instagram - thebackseathistorian TikTok - BackseatHistorianPod

Welcome back to another episode of Backseat Historian, this week we suffer through tech fails, some beautifully cooked lamb and then a history lesson! We throw a huge salute to the only man who charged willingly into WWII with a broadsword, bow and arrow and bagpipes: the absolutely bonkers 'Mad Jack' Churchill . Join in once again, and learn about the most ridiculous military legend you've never...

We're back, and we're kicking off the season with a cult classic. We'll walk you through the mental life of David Koresh, his rise to lord of noncery, and the unbelievable showdown at Waco. It's a mad topic, but don't worry, we've got the usual nonsense to go along with it. Please email/comment on socials any questions/recommendations or any inevitable corrections you have for the show! thebacksea...

Join us for a romp through history as we follow William Wallace, the ultimate Scottish underdog who went from "just another noble's kid" to the face of rebellion. We'll chat about everything from his questionable career choices (priest or poacher?) to his legendary battles that make Braveheart look PG. Expect tales of royal mishaps, epic showdowns and some excellent role-play. Please email/comment...

This week, we delve into the inspiration behind The Last Kingdoms's war faring, lady loving hero. Please email/comment on socials any questions/recommendations or any inevitable corrections you have for the show! thebackseathistorians@gmail.com Instagram - thebackseathistorian TikTok - BackseatHistorianPod

Ever wondered what the Golden Age of Piracy was really like? So did we. But we also wondered if it's possible to record a coherent episode on a two day hangover. The answer, it turns out, is 'sort of'. Join a slightly worse for wear Megan and Chris on a foggy journey into the life of the most theatrical pirate to grace the seven sea's: Edward Teach, aka Blackbeard. Come along for the swashbuckling...

Megan and Chris delve into the intriguing story of Pope Joan, a legendary figure who purportedly disguised herself as a man to become pope. They explore the shocking fate that befell her, the historical accounts and myths surrounding her existence, and the implications of her story as a cautionary tale about gender dynamics in medieval society.

Forget everything you know about suave, tuxedo-wearing spies. Krystyna Skarbek, also known as Christine Granville, was a Polish secret agent for the British during World War II who would put any fictional spy to shame. She skied across treacherous mountain passes in a record-breaking cold winter and once faked tuberculosis by biting her own tongue to bleed and convince the Gestapo to release her....

Take a nose dive with into the well known story of 11/9, a catastrophic series of events that shook the world. Apologies for the delay in upload time, we ended up in the pre-historic area of Poland that has yet found the power of the internet. Please email any questions/recommendations or any inevitable corrections you have for the show! thebackseathistorians@gmail.com

The Cuban Missile oopsie: Dick swinging and nuclear jizz flowing freely as Cuba, the Us and USSR face off in the war of perception. Please email any questions/recommendations or any inevitable corrections you have for the show! thebackseathistorians@gmail.com

Find out how a Norfolk Tree Surgeon saves Chernobyl, with a little help from cocaine and hookers. Please email any questions/recommendations or any inevitable corrections you have for the show! thebackseathistorians@gmail.com