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The Rabbit Hole Detectives
Join Reverend Richard Coles, Dr Cat Jarman and Charles Spencer as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical
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Episodes
Compulsive Carrot Eating 09.10.2024 53:11
Our terrific trio are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, to celebrate the launch of The Rabbit Hole Book, the gang have selected a favourite chapter each to discuss... Charles is looking into Unusual Addictions, Cat is hoping her segment on Bald’s Leechbook will be a recipe for success, and Richard is up and away with The Hurricane. Remember,...
Couldn’t Distinguish Between a Muffin and a Chihuahua 02.10.2024 54:59
In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back down another set of rabbit holes to chase the provenance of objects both real and metaphorical. In this episode, Richard is in his element as he looks into The Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion, Cat has swapped amber for Ambergris, and Charles is grappling with AI. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit ho...
Alex the Talking Grey Parrot 25.09.2024 52:14
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. Today, Charles is chatting about Verbal Mimicry, Richard is looking into the Gardes Écossaises, and Cat is celebrating the release of her paperback with Cnut the Great. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down...
100 Men Driving Reindeer and Sleigh 18.09.2024 53:42
Our terrific trio are back again as they fall down yet another set of rabbit holes in search of more killers facts and pieces of ephemera. This week, Cat is down a real rabbit hole as she looks into the Erfurt Latrine Disaster, Richard is spending time with Marina Sharf aka Mother Thekla, and Charles is hoping he’s nominated for the win with US Vice Presidents. Remember, if you’d like to suggest...
Viking Eyeliner 11.09.2024 57:40
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back in search of more killer facts and ephemera. This week, Charles is finding out about Foundlings, Cat is exploring the world of Fridtjof Nansen, and Richard is shining a light on the history of sunscreen. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetect...
An MSc in Honey Bee Communication 04.09.2024 56:12
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera. This week, Richard is looking to be a cut above the rest as he covers Shaving, Charles is abuzz with facts about beekeeping, and Cat is hoping her discussion of Calculators adds up to a win. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rab...
The Prof, The Toff, and the Boff 28.08.2024 51:09
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. Today, Charles is exploring the Huguenots, Cat is tapping into the subject of amber, and Richard is looking into Biedermeier. Two out of our three topics were listener suggestions this week, so if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for...
A Chunk of the Library Ceiling Came Down 21.08.2024 46:29
In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles as back in search of more killer facts and ephemera. This week, Cat is spending time in Doggerland, Richard is covering the Puritans, and Charles is dancing the night away as he looks into DJs. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Lea...
The Screaming Hairy Armadillo 14.08.2024 49:17
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. Today, Richard (accompanied by Pongo, again) is hoping to ride away with the win as he covers Cycling in the Netherlands, meanwhile Charles is saying hola, or maiteí, to his topic - Paraguay, and Cat is taking inspiration from her recen...
A German Ironist by the Name of Hot Pants 07.08.2024 52:25
In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Charles is tucking into Breakfast, Cat is hoping to flatten the competition with her topic…Ironing, and Richard (along with the occasional cameo from Pongo) is plugged into the subject of Headphones. Don’t forget, if you’d like t...
Grateful to a Satanist in Glastonbury 31.07.2024 50:49
After a short summer break The Rabbit Hole Detectives are back as Cat, Richard, and Charles chase the provenance of objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Cat is in Rome finding out about St Peter’s Bones, whilst Richard is clad in his topic…Merch, and, true to form, Charles is looking into Satanism. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down then you can em...
25 Soldiers on a Battle Bus 10.07.2024 52:10
In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back in search of more killer facts and ephemera. This week, it’s all aboard the World War One Battle Buses with Richard, Charles is hoping to catch a win as he discusses Tuna Fishing, and Cat is following in the footsteps of Ibn Fadlan. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down then you...
The Spaniard with X-Ray Eyes 03.07.2024 53:21
It’s season five of The Rabbit Hole Detectives and Cat, Charles, and Richard are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera. This week, Cat is rubbing shoulders with Ambassadors, Richard (with a cameo from Pongo the Dachshund) is looking into the EpiPen, and Charles is hoping for some good luck as he discusses Superstitions. Don’t forget, if you’d like to p...
The Rabbit Hole Detectives LIVE BONUS EPISODE: Born Next to a Laxative Factory 26.06.2024 53:51
Before season five gets underway next week, we’re bringing you a very special LIVE episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives from the Nevill Holt Festival in Leicestershire. On this week’s episode, here come the girls, as Cat looks into Edith of Wessex, Richard covers Emerald Cunard, and Charles dives into posh priestesses, all in an effort to convince the audience to award them the win! Thank you so...
Soap on a Rope 19.06.2024 51:50
In the final episode of season four of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are chasing the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Charles is aboard the Mary Celeste, Cat is in Denmark discussing Viking-Age Ring Fortresses, and Richard has been scrubbing up on the topic of soap. The question is, who is taking the season crown? Don’t forget, if yo...
The Inside of a Piper’s Bag 12.06.2024 49:57
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to uncover more killer facts and ephemera, in the hopes of convincing the Disembodied Voice to give them the win. In this episode, Richard is playing the Bagpipes, Charles is covering Pica, and Cat is in her element in Great Zimbabwe. Don’t forget, if you’d like to put forward a topic then you can email us at...
Invisible Astral Jellyfish 05.06.2024 51:24
In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to uncover more killer facts and ephemera. This week, Cat is on the hunt for the lost city of Atlantis, Richard is hoping he won’t tie himself up in knots as he covers ribbons, and Charles is hoping to finish with a bang as he discusses fireworks. Don’t forget, if you’d like to put forward a topic then you can em...
Extra Buttery Eggs 29.05.2024 53:14
Our terrific trio are back again as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Richard is rustling up some facts about pet food, Charles is spending time with The Levellers (the political faction, not the folk rock band…), and Cat is hoping for the thumbs up as she tackles emojis. Don’t forget, if you’d like to put forward a topic then you can email us...
A Gift of Four Live Leopards 22.05.2024 50:10
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to uncover more killer facts and ephemera, in the hopes of convincing the Disembodied Voice to award them the win. In this episode, Charles is in his element as he discusses Tyburn, Richard is taking his time as he covers the Ring Cycle, and Cat is delving into the mysterious Prester John. Don’t forget, if y...
Smuggled in in a Bedpan 15.05.2024 54:26
Our terrific trio are back again as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Cat is hoping to take the pschent as she discusses female Pharaoh, Hatshepsut. Meanwhile, Richard has set sail on a mission to find out as much as he can about Clyde Steamers, and Charles is spending time with another excellently named historical figure - Bonnie Prince Charli...
A Plume of Decomposed Whale 08.05.2024 53:59
In this week’s episode, our intrepid trio are back to uncover more killer facts and ephemera, in the hopes of convincing the Disembodied Voice to award them the win. In this episode, Richard is looking into…The Exploding Whale of Oregon (enough said), Charles is lifting the lid on Pyramid Selling, and Cat is uncovering the mystery of the Roanoke Colony. Don’t forget, if you’d like to put forward...
Oceanic Flatulence 01.05.2024 53:25
In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Charles is hoping to steal the win as he looks into Robin Hood, Cat is getting lost down a Bermuda Triangle shaped rabbit hole, and Richard has been taking notes on the topic of Parchment. Don’t forget, if you’d like to put forwa...
The Saint and the Swan 24.04.2024 52:32
Our terrific trio are back again as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Cat is taking time out of her holiday to research her destination of choice, the Cape Verde islands. Meanwhile, Richard is staying a little closer to home with his subject, Lincoln Cathedral, and Charles is hoping to steal the win as he looks into bank robberies. Don’t forget,...
90 White Poodles in Silken Waistcoats 17.04.2024 50:45
On today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives our intrepid trio are back to uncover more killer facts and ephemera, in the hopes of convincing the Disembodied Voice to award them the win. This week, Richard is spending time with another eccentric characters…Toppy Paget, 5th Marquess of Angelsey, Charles is serving up the history of cook books, whilst Cat has been researching the tragedy of the...
Heaven Nightclub and The Duke of Buckingham 10.04.2024 54:27
On this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Charles is setting his scepticism to one side and tackling UFOs, Cat is digging into amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann, and Richard is in 17th century Plymouth as he covers the assassination of George Villiers. Don’t...
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