Jem Duducu

Condensed Histories

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Condensed Histories bridges the gap between history and popular culture. In each episode of Condensed Histories our host, Jem Duducu, takes an item of popular culture and looks under the surface to find real history hiding inside, with fascinating facts and stories about history spanning all eras, and also about the development of the piece pop-culture itself, appealing to history lover and enthusiasts of movies, games and music alike! From shows on Netflix, Prime or Disney Plus, to the lastest blockbuster films, and even video games, songs, board games and food, Jem shows us how much history...

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Jem Duducu

Episodes

Expedition 33 16.01.2026 41:19

Jem looks into the video game Expedition 33 - and La Belle Époque in France. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10th (ish) Anniversary Special 08.01.2026 43:20

Jem is joined by Greg to look back on 10(ish) years of the podcast so far! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem's Year Of Movies... Part Three 18.12.2025 2:00:31

Jem rounds out his year of movies, and another year of the 'Condensed Histories Podcast', with an epic episode to cover all the films he has seen in the last part of the year! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem's Year Of Movies... Part Two 11.12.2025 1:06:30

Get readt to add to your 'To Watch' list as Jem continues his journey through his year of movies! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem's Year Of Movies... Part One 04.12.2025 1:15:50

Get ready to add to your 'to watch' list (and possibly to cross a few off!) as Jem begins his rundown of his year in movies! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strictly Come Dancing 27.11.2025 39:38

Jem takes to the dancefloor for an episode about Strictly Come Dancing! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jaws at 50! 20.11.2025 42:42

Just when you thought it was safe to come back to the podcast...Jem talks Jaws! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Greatest Trilogy... You Have Never Heard Of! 13.11.2025 39:45

Jem talks about the 'The Human Condition' film trilogy. You likely haven't heard of it... but you should have! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Predator: Badlands 06.11.2025 35:09

Jem talks about Predator: Badlands, and the Predator franchise. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nationalism 30.10.2025 39:57

Jem looks into, and rails against, Nationalism! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yakuza 23.10.2025 45:29

Jem looks into films, games, and the history of the Yakuza! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The History of Western Movies 16.10.2025 41:52

Jem talks about his new book, and about the HIstory of Western Movies! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andor 09.10.2025 50:00

Jem looks into Andor and rebels! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suleiman The Magnificent 02.10.2025 39:28

Jem looks into the history of Suleiman The Magnificent. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Studio 25.09.2025 39:43

Jem talks about the Apple TV series, 'The Studio'. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

47 Ronin 18.09.2025 37:55

Jem takes a look into the fascinating historical story of the 47 Ronin! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sound! 11.09.2025 38:32

From the first recordings to sound effects, Jem looks at how Sound has affected history! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gold - Spandau Ballet 04.09.2025 40:37

Jem talks about Spandau Ballet, and the history and incredible origins of Gold! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

King and Conqueror - Jem vs The Battle of Hastings! 28.08.2025 46:55

Jem looks at the true history behind King and Conqueror... and shares some thoughts! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 70s Were The Best Decade For Movies 21.08.2025 42:11

Jem flies the flag for the 1970s as the best decade for movies - and explains his reasoning! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japan 14.08.2025 42:55

Jem takes on the popular culture of the entire country of Japan! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Istanbul, Not Constantinople 07.08.2025 47:01

Despite the title of this episode, and the 'They Might Be Giants' song, Jem talks about the history of Istanbul AND Constantinople! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drop and Give Me Twenty 31.07.2025 48:31

Get ready to be put through your paces as Jem looks into the figure in popular culture that is the Drill Sergeant! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KPop Demon Hunters 24.07.2025 45:29

Jem looks at Korea, KPop and KPop Demon Hunters! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samurai and Ninja 17.07.2025 48:00

Jem looks into the relationship between Samurai, Ninja, and the movies! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.