That's What People Do

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Join James Kay and Ryan McGown as they tell you the stories of awesome people that you may not know of, and those who have done some downright awful things. You never know what somebody is capable of, because That's What People Do! Support the show by heading over to our website for more content - www.thatswpd.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16: Michelle Carter and Conrad Roy 08.11.2019 58:45

Following the release of the documentary 'I Love You, Now Die' we had a discussion about the case ourselves. It follows Michelle Carter, a young woman who stands trial for seemingly forcing her boyfriend Conrad Roy to take his own life through a series of texts. But is she fully to blame? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15: Josef Mengele Part.2 01.11.2019 33:34

The conclusion to our two parter based around The Angel Of Death. This episode covers Mengele on his escape from allied occupied Germany, and how he evaded capture for many years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14: Josef Mengele Part.1 25.10.2019 38:19

In this instalment of our first ever two part episode, James delves into the horrors of Josef Mengele, a man who earned the name 'The Angel Of Death' for his inhumane experiments on the inmates at Auschwitz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13: Boudica 18.10.2019 1:08:13

Ryan talks us through Boudica/Boudicca/Boadicea/Boudicea/Buddug... however you want to spell it! The warrior queen who fought back against the invading Romans with some pretty horrific tactics. Are we right to glorify her? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12: Tutankhamun 11.10.2019 44:17

Today James talks us through the most uninteresting, interesting Pharaoh of them all, including some 'curses' surrounding his tomb! Sorry for some poor microphone quality during this one, it'll be rectified next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11: Tania Head 04.10.2019 27:46

Ryan tells the tale of Tania Head, a woman who was an idol for many victims of 9/11, as she claimed to be a survivor herself. But all is not as it seems... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10: Heinrich Himmler 27.09.2019 41:20

In this weeks episode of That's What People (definitely shouldn't) do, James covers Heinrich Himmler, the head of the SS and Hitlers right hand man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9: Witold Pilecki 20.09.2019 44:45

Ryan tells us all about Witold Pilecki, a man who defied the Nazi's and infiltrated Auschwitz in order to help others. A very selfless man in a time of great evil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8: ’Mad’ Jack Churchill 13.09.2019 30:12

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7: Shoko Asahara 06.09.2019 42:29

Today Ryan brings us another instalment of That's What People (probably shouldn't) Do! He tells us all about Shoko Asahara, a man who was worshipped like a god and masterminded acts of terrorism in Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3: Margaret Hamilton 02.09.2019 44:14

This weeks episode is all about a women who helped make humans a space faring species. Margaret Hamilton. Find out how she and her team helped man get there and why her daughter helped the design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4: The Warrens 02.09.2019 47:58

Meet Ed and Loraine Warren otherwise known as The Warrens, the couple who inspires movies like 'The Conjuring' and 'Annabelle'. We talk about how Ed's art helped them start and even talk about some of their famous cases. SPOOKY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6: Elizabeth Bathory 30.08.2019 43:57

An instalment of that's what people SHOULDN'T do! Elizabeth Bathory is credited as the most prolific female serial killer, and is said to have inspired the tales of Dracula. One things for sure, she wasn't a very nice person! Tune in for tales of bloodbaths and torture. Literally! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2: J.R.R. Tolkien 24.08.2019 43:17

The brilliant mind behind 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit'. James talks about J.R.R. Tolkien. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1: Dashrath Manjhi 24.08.2019 41:12

Dashrath Manjhi, The Mountain Man. Find out about the man who carved a path through a mountain by hand! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5: Nikola Tesla 23.08.2019 57:59

In this weeks episode, Ryan takes us through the life of Nikola Tesla. A genius with a flare for the electrical. Learn all about his German ramblings, amazing inventions and his serious beef with Thomas Edison! Tesla is definitely an example of people doing cool stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.