Alex Churchill, Matt Bone

The 15 Minute Book Club

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We don't always have an hour or so to spare. In this new, short-form podcast, Alex and Matt interview an author, gameshow style, and they have fifteen minutes on the clock to convince you to buy their new book. With a minute to go, the alarm sounds and your hosts will throw out the meanest, saddest comment they think the internet will come up with about the book and the author gets a chance to respond. Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookCl...

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Alex Churchill, Matt Bone

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History Hack: Baltic Resistance in WW2 03.01.2024 53:46

Dan Kazeta is back but not to talk about Llamas this time. Instead we are talking about the Baltic resistance during WW2. Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club Buy [INSERT...

History Hack: The History of 17th Century Dress and Pregnancy 27.12.2023 47:08

Amy Wilson joins us to talk about women and pregnancy in the 18th century and how they managed their pregnancies, something we seem to omit from period dramas. Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtu...

History Hack: Ian Fleming’s wartime commando unit 20.12.2023 56:37

Dave Roberts joins us to talk about Ian Fleming and his wartime command unit. Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club Buy [INSERT BOOK TITLE] at our Bookshop.org shop. Suppor...

History Hack: Stuart Queens Consorts 18.12.2023 46:56

Charly is joined by Amy Saunders to discuss the oft ignored Stuart Queens Consort, especially Catherine of Braganza. How are these women represented in heritage, and do they deserve better?  Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch...

History Hack: Cold War 13.12.2023 53:34

David Schroeder joins us from Cold War TV to talk about various aspects of the Cold War Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club Buy [INSERT BOOK TITLE] at our Bookshop.org sh...

History Hack: The First British Empire 11.12.2023 41:01

John Oliphant joins us to talk about his new book "The First British Empire, Global Expansion in the Early Modern Age" Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club Buy [INSERT BOO...

History Hack: The Little Men: An Afghanistan Diary 08.12.2023 54:13

George McCafferty joins us to talk about his new book "The Little Men: An Afghanistan Diary", about his experiences in 5 Scots fighting the Taliban, Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15M...

History Hack: Imprisoned Queens in Aragonese Controlled Mallorca 06.12.2023 44:18

Jessica Minieri joins us to talk about Medieval history and more about two lesser known Aragonese Queens during that time. Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club Buy [INSERT...

History Hack: Military History on YouTube 04.12.2023 51:31

Jesse Alexander joins us to talk about Military History on YouTube and the problems he faces as well as all the ridiculous comments he receives. Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15Minut...

History Hack: Marble Hill Revived, and the life of Henrietta Howard 01.12.2023 46:40

Megan Leyland and Emily Parker join us to talk about English Heritage, Marble Hill and the life of Henrietta Howard Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club Buy [INSERT BOOK T...

History Hack: The Army in the Pacific 29.11.2023 50:27

John McManus joins us to talk about the Pacific and General Douglas MacArthur Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club Buy [INSERT BOOK TITLE] at our Bookshop.org shop. Suppor...

History Hack: Iron, Stone and Steam 27.11.2023 47:31

Tim Bryan joins us to talk about his new book about Brunel's railway empire. Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club Buy [INSERT BOOK TITLE] at our Bookshop.org shop. Support...

History Hack: Dracula Pt2 24.11.2023 49:15

Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club Buy [INSERT BOOK TITLE] at our Bookshop.org shop. Support authors, indie bookshops and us! UK Link:  US Link:  Visit our Boo...

History Hack: Historical Movies 22.11.2023 49:39

Charly is joined by author and presenter Jem Duducu to discuss all the things that Hollywood gets wrong about history in the movies... and some of the things Monty Python got right! Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video vers...

History Hack: Slave Warriors of Islam 20.11.2023 37:49

John Brunton joins us to talk about his new book "The Mamluks: Slave Warriors of Medieval Islam" Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club Buy [INSERT BOOK TITLE] at our Booksh...

History Hack: The Time of Cherries, Women in 1870 17.11.2023 38:53

History Hack: British Period Drama 15.11.2023 43:35

Julie Taddeo and Katherine Byrne join Beth to talk all things perod drama from Pride and Prejudice to Downton Abbey Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club Buy [INSERT BOOK T...

History Hack: N4 Down 13.11.2023 56:05

Mark Piesing joins us to talk about his book "N-4 Down: The Hunt for the Arctic Airship Italia". Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club Buy [INSERT BOOK TITLE] at our B...

History Hack: Pre History and Archaeology 10.11.2023 54:34

Yvonne Masson joins us to talk about pre history in Britain and Stonehenge. Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club Buy [INSERT BOOK TITLE] at our Bookshop.org shop. Support...

History Hack: A Short History of Wine Fraud 08.11.2023 47:11

Rebecca Gibb joins us to talk about her new book "Vintage Crime: A Short History of Wine Fraud" Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club Buy [INSERT BOOK TITLE] at our Booksho...

History Hack: SAS Forged in Hell 06.11.2023 48:46

We are joined by superstar WWII historian Damien Lewis to discuss the SAS in 1943, and the man/myth/legend that was Paddy Mayne.  Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club...

History Hack: African Samurai 03.11.2023 33:28

Craig Shreve joins us to talk about his new book "The African Samurai: The Incredible Story of Yasuke". Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club Buy [INSERT BOOK TITLE] at our...

History Hack: Who is the real Vlad part 1 01.11.2023 1:03:12

Gemma Mason is back to talk to us but this time with Victor Foia to talk to us about the real Vlad Impaler, what is the real history behind his story? Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@1...

History Hack: Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor 30.10.2023 51:51

Charly is joined by author Roger Lewis to discuss the ever-fascinating romance of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. What can we learn about them as a couple from the films that they made together? Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookCl...

History Hack: Who Was Alfred the Great? 27.10.2023 41:22

Steven McKay joins us to talk about the first part of his new novel "The Heathen Horde", an adventure thriller about Alfred the Great. Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClub Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_Club...