Cheeky Tales

Halley's Comet comes just once every 76 years, and despite it's long history, many believed 1910's visit would kill us all. Find why, along with the history of it's arrival throughout the ages, as the boys take you through.   Music by ZenMan from Pixabay .

Dan Sickles is a name you've probably never heard before. Possibly that's because you aren't from the US so don't know much about the civil war. Or maybe it's because this guys story is horribly under-told. From an almost child bride, to fraud, murder, political scandal, he was a pretty dodgy dude. However, he was also a Medal of Honour winner. Hear the full story on this week's Cheeky Tales.   Mu...

Santa Clause is coming to town. Or, at least, our podcast. This week the boys discuss the history of worst most accomplished stalker, and the many cultures that played a hand in developing what we know today as Santa Claus.

Formula 1 today is a glamorous and expensive sport, but in 1976 that was a little different, with the sport developing itself into what it is today. However, the 1976 season saw one of the most tumultuous and tense seasons ever, with two very different, but both equally interesting, men battling it out. The season would see huge swings in the points, triumph, near death experiences, and heart brea...

The second and final week of Sean-Vember focuses on the Mad Piper of D-Day. Some say he's crazy (Aaron), some say he's commited to the noble art of bag piping (Sean), but there's no doubt this man goes down as one of the most interesting characters of the D-Day landings. Listen along with the boys as they hear this new tale.   Find out socials at https://linktr.ee/cheekytalespod   Music by ZenMan...

In 2009, a mystery began on Reddit that would take months to unfold. A brand new user made a post to honour his recently passed friend, and from there a hunt for information about these people found it's way to their image hosting site. This mystery even potentially had international implications. How did this mystery unfold, and what did it entail? Find out by giving us a listen.   This week feat...

This week the boys cover a couple of spooky stories straight off movie sets. Poltergeist and the Conjuring get a mention. Do you believe in cursed movie sets and dolls? Find out which of the boys is a sceptic and which is a spooky believer.   Find out socials at https://linktr.ee/cheekytalespod   Music by ZenMan and Defekt_Maschine from Pixabay .

We love to be topical on this podcast, which is why we've decided to do a podcast for the Olympics, which finished 2 months ago. While the Olympics today are a worldwide fascination, it wasn't always that way. The third Olympiad in 1904 were almost the last. Find out all the crazy details, including why the Marathon of 1904 was the epitome of the ridiculousness of these games.   Music by ZenMan fr...

1947, Roswell, New Mexico. Was this an encounter with Aliens? Or simply a diversion by the US Military to hide a more terrestrial mystery? This week, the boys investigate the Roswell incident, and the varying theories as to what exactly happened in that field outside Roswell.   Music by Zen_Man , Christian Bodhi , and JuliusH from Pixabay .

Last week we heard what 'they' want you believe about the sinking of the Titanic. But what about what the enlightened minds of the internet? What alternative theories are there to the 'offical' story that's backed up by 'evidence' that the boys can delve in to this week?   Music by ZenMan from Pixabay .

Trans-Atlantic travel in the early 1900's was a far cry from what we know today, with Cruise Liners the only real way to get from England to the US. The most well known of these cruise liners was the infamous RMS Titanic. In the first part of this two part series, we delve into the depths of the history and single fateful voyage of the Titanic, focusing on the steps along the way that led to the d...

It's 2015 in London, and a gang has spent years preparing a heist from the comfort of a London pub. They plan to break into the Hatton Garden Safe Depository, which houses the stock of many of the jewellery stores in the area. The Easter long weekend affords a fantastic opportunity for their plan to unfold. What happened next, and the people reponsible, is the stuff of movies that Aaron would neve...

Tennis. Ever heard of it? Of course you have, so you probably know Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. In the early 2000's tennis scene, they were almost unstoppable, sitting at rank 1 and 2 respectively in the world rankings. But with Federer dominating on grass and Nadal on clay, there was always the question: Who really is the best player in the world? Find out how they tried to determine it on thi...

The Pacific Ocean was a hotly contested battleground in World War 2. Japan and America had been trading blows since the attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941. Now, in June of 1942, Japan are preparing a sneak attack on a small, isolated base in the middle of the pacific, on a group of islands called Midway.   Music by sscheidl from Pixabay .

1986 - Cleveland. A local charity is looking to get some buzz going around their new fundraising campaign. What unfolds was an absolute calamity.   Intro and Outro: Music by sscheidl from Pixabay Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome to Cheeky Tales, a podcast where two mates share a drink, a laugh, and a tale. Aaron and John will join you each fortnight to share a new story. Subscribe now so you never miss the fun.   Music by Wataboi from Pixabay.