Ed Parnell

Well... that happened

Society EN ↓ 201 episodes

Smaller and interesting events through history. Odd stories which have been overlooked. Strange people with odd ambitions. Zealous warlords and errant priests. The gamut of humanity is here. Facts you may not have known, people you may not have heard of, all the minutiae which makes us what we are. And quite a lot of Stupid. Twice a week, every Monday and Friday. And Maybe Wednesday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support .

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Ed Parnell

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The Best Thing Since 03.07.2026 1:20

Well, that. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

A Crumb of Encouragement 01.07.2026 1:31

The life of an understudy can be thankless... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Deadly Chicken 29.06.2026 1:32

Chicken can be hard Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

REPLAY - The Strange Tale of Elmer McCurdy 26.06.2026 2:39

A repeat of a particularly strange story from last year. It's too hot to record anything new. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

For Posterity - and beyond! 24.06.2026 1:26

Taking pictures in the old days was a bind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

The Postfather 22.06.2026 0:57

Postman Pat's double life Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Ohio's 1895 Chance in 44,000 19.06.2026 1:31

Chance of that happening, eh? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Take the Donkey's Word For It 17.06.2026 0:53

A mess in the court room Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

The Drunken Globe 15.06.2026 1:40

A night at the theatre. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Tobacco Additive 12.06.2026 0:51

You... probably don't want to know... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

The Parrot of Andrew Jackson 10.06.2026 2:02

African Grey chaos. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

The Molasses Disaster of 1919 08.06.2026 1:29

Molasses. Deadly when angered. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Despot Afraid of Rabbits 05.06.2026 3:17

Scared of fluffy bunnies Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Potty Mouth Washington 03.06.2026 1:12

Impolite official greeting Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Tootsie Roll Marines 01.06.2026 1:44

Tootsie Rolls role in War Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

The Most Bloodless War in American History 29.05.2026 1:37

The Most Bloodless War in American History Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

The Fruit and the Snake 27.05.2026 2:08

Prank goes about as wrong as it could Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Respect the First Lady 25.05.2026 0:57

First names are for people I like Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Potato Potarto 22.05.2026 1:42

Genius marketing ploy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Germans Get Wood 20.05.2026 1:20

Good with their hands. Good with their wood. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

The Speed of the British Establishment 18.05.2026 1:29

Sometimes the solution is worse than the cure Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Vegetarian Lifestyle 15.05.2026 1:29

It can be unhealthy too. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Trier 13.05.2026 0:43

The taking ot Trier seemed so much easier than planned. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

South African Parliament 11.05.2026 1:21

Some people don't realise saying one thing and saying another can sometimes be saying the same thing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Cashing in on Cows 08.05.2026 1:19

Germany is a fascinating country, having built itself up from the end of the second world war to an international powerhouse. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.