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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Duels 21.10.2025 1:54

The Worst Duel with the best result. 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 day to remember 21.10.2025 1:53

Some weddings are more memorable than others 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.

Ronnie Kray's Brain 20.10.2025 0:55

When legendary east end gangster Ronnie Kray died, something happened. And his wife wasn't happy. 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.

Crime - Tea Time Robbers 13.10.2025 1:03

Retirement robberies can be fun. 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.

Publius Claudius Pulche 07.10.2025 3:49

Romans + Chickens = Disaster 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 Joy of Music 06.10.2025 7:02

From the dawn of time humankind has enjoyed banging on things or blowing into other things. This is a celebration of those activities. 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.

Schloss Rosenstein 06.10.2025 0:54

Rosenstein Castle is a palace in Stuttgart, Germany. It was designed in the classical style by the architect and court builder Giovanni Salucci (1769–1845) as the summer palace for King Wilhelm I of Württemberg, and was built between 1822 and 1830.Today, the building houses that part of the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart dealing with extant lifeforms. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Crime - Interrupted Sermon 03.10.2025 0:43

A rector released all his pent up anger after asking his congregation to forgive. 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.

Collectors Corner 03.10.2025 0:46

John McBride.of Wallington. 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.

Crime - Michael Howard's Car 02.10.2025 0:39

A meeting about crime doesn't go as planned for Mr Howard 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.

Juliana The Hero Dog 02.10.2025 1:16

Juliana was a medal-winning Great Dane. She was awarded two Blue Cross medals 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.

Crime - Out of Hours Liquor Robber 01.10.2025 1:23

Breaking into a off licence comes with plenty of associated challenges. 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 Sordid Truth About Sooty 01.10.2025 2:56

Harry Corbett discovered "Sooty" in a joke shop on North Pier, Blackpool in 1948. Now over 60 years later The Sooty Show continues to delight fans of all ages. 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.

Norman Green - Badass 12.09.2025 3:00

Police were anxious to solve a crime, and were questioning a lot of people. They focussed in on a man called Norman Green. Norman was a family man, he had no previous record or really any interaction with the law enforcement agencies, so he was understandably nervous. A true story of a man driven to disappear Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--...

Oscar Wilde's Companion 11.09.2025 1:06

Oscar Wilde was always eccentric 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 Death of Julius Caesar 10.09.2025 6:20

The murder of Caesar and what happened to his body 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've Got Some Sauce, you 09.09.2025 1:08

Some products work better than others for various reasons. 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.

Plan a Shrine 08.09.2025 3:17

There's almost nothing that can stop people expecting a flying saucer from Saturn with Jesus at the helm. Almost. 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.

Religious Cat 05.09.2025 2:24

A story about Bramble, who loved Church. 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.

Mother Shipton's prophesies 04.09.2025 5:44

Mother Shipton of York predicted some accurate things. This episode is a bit of a mess. Sorry. 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 saga of Medieval Sedgefield 03.09.2025 9:04

A short thing about taxes in the Middle Ages 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.

Crime - Bank Job 02.09.2025 2:51

One man can make a differnce, To himself. 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 End of Rudolph Diesel 01.09.2025 2:11

Rudloph Diesel invented the Diesel engine. But he never got it off the ground. 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.

Complaints about Filth and Smut 08.08.2025 0:58

...there's simply not enough of it. 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.

Thou Shalt Not 07.08.2025 1:23

The word 'not' up to it's old tricks 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.