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

Kaos 01.10.2024 36:42

In a rare treat, Jem takes on a piece of popular culture that he doesn't like! Brace yourself, as Jem talks Kaos! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clarkson's Farm 26.09.2024 43:15

Jem looks thousands of years back into the history of Clarkson's Farm. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warhammer and Feudalism 24.09.2024 36:53

Jem looks at Feudalism through the lens of Warhammer! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploitation Movies 19.09.2024 38:56

Jem looks into the world of Exploitation Movies! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Grand Tour 17.09.2024 40:58

Jem talks Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson, and the Grand Tour. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Cold 12.09.2024 37:41

Jem has a Cold. So he has been a real hero and pushed through to record an episode about... Colds. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jackie Chan 10.09.2024 43:21

Jem looks into the history around the life and films of Jackie Chan. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rings of Power 05.09.2024 42:18

Jem talks about The Rings of Power! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forgotten History 03.09.2024 37:47

Jem talks about the release of his new audiobook collaboration with editor Greg, 'Forgotten History'! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zero Dark Thirty 29.08.2024 39:17

Jem looks at Zero Dark Thirty, and the importance of recent history. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday Night Fever 27.08.2024 38:06

Get your groove on and join Jem in a world of disco with Saturday Night Fever! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genocide 22.08.2024 40:40

Jem looks into the heartbreaking topic of genocides. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ghosts 20.08.2024 38:23

Jem looks into the BBC comedy series Ghosts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does The Dog Die? 13.08.2024 39:43

We can confirm that no dogs die in this episode - although we can't guarantee there will be no triggers as Jem discusses the Does The Dog Die website! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cats! 08.08.2024 39:40

Not just about the musical - Jem looks into the history of feline and human interaction! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dogs! 06.08.2024 38:47

Following hard on the heels of the episode on Cats, Jem brings you an episode all about Dogs! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deadpool & Wolverine 01.08.2024 42:00

Hot off the presses, and with a strong SPOILER ALERT, Jem discusses Deadpool and Wolverine! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare 30.07.2024 42:21

Jem looks into a brand new war film - The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star Wars and Samurai! 25.07.2024 40:16

It was time for an episode on Star Wars and so, of course, Jem is talking about Samurai! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Analogue World 23.07.2024 39:07

Jem discusses a world before we went digital! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prison Movies 18.07.2024 40:55

Jem looks at movies behind bars. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Memento 16.07.2024 35:23

I'm sorry, I really can't remember what this episode is about... Oh, yes, Memento, and the problems with memory! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Omen 11.07.2024 43:39

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

Friends 09.07.2024 40:03

Jem looks into what is arguably the ultimate sitcom, Friends! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warhammer and Auctions 04.07.2024 39:04

Jem talks about Warhammer, and about the history of Auctions, and the importance of Value! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.