Ed Parnell

Well... that happened

Society EN ↓ 234 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

Episodes

The Over The Bed Piano 28.08.2026 3:43

Playing your instrument in bed; it could have been a '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. You can find a whole world of podcasts https://www.edparnell.com/podcasts.html

Tsutomu Yamaguchi 26.08.2026 4:31

The only man to survive two nuclear bombs. 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. You can find a whole world of podcasts https://www.edparnell.com/podcasts.html

The Straw Hat Ruckus of 1922 24.08.2026 4:41

Can hats cause unrest? Apparently so. 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. You can find a whole world of podcasts https://www.edparnell.com/podcasts.html

The Health & Safety Film From Hell 12.08.2026 1:16

Can you imagine no you best not... 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. You can find a whole world of podcasts https://www.edparnell.com/podcasts.html

Dead Accurate Portrait 10.08.2026 1:06

The most patient artists' model in 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. You can find a whole world of podcasts https://www.edparnell.com/podcasts.html

Antioch 1 and Antioch 2 07.08.2026 0:47

Antioch was not the place it used to be. 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. You can find a whole world of podcasts https://www.edparnell.com/podcasts.html

It's A Coal Mine I Tell You! 05.08.2026 2:14

The lengths some people will go to 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. You can find a whole world of podcasts https://www.edparnell.com/podcasts.html

Juan Pujol Garcia 03.08.2026 2:02

The story of World War 2's most audacious spy 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. You can find a whole world of podcasts https://www.edparnell.com/podcasts.html

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.