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Just listened to the gunpowder episode and was screaming into my AirPods walking my dog on the streets

They’re talking about how charismatic Robert Catesby was and tom says he was so charismatic he was played by Jon snow and Dominick of course chimes in and says he found him to be rather wooden and don’t live up to Catebys reputation and they agree.

But they fail to mention his actual name is Chris catesby harington and that he’s a direct descendant and fought hard to use all his post game of thrones juice to have it made! How rare is that to have an actual descendant of someone who actually committed a legendary act to then play their great great grandfather in a major production of it? Has to be the only time that’s ever happened and Tom didn’t even mention it!

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u/Moretalent — 8 hours ago
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What film most embodies Britain in the 70s?

I asked Dominic this question a few years back and his answer was ‘Get Carter’. To the best of my recollection he picked the film due to its setting of blue color malaise, decay, and bleakness.

Do you agree?

He also said ‘The Deer Hunter’ best represented America in the 70s (as a native yinzer where the film was set and shot) I agree.

u/JakeGittes412 — 22 hours ago
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Do the vast majority of you ever stop moaning?

The podcast is free , unless you opt in to the rest is history club. You know you it’s no tailor made for you right? Not everything has to suit you or be your taste.

Also very big shocker I know that two men in their 50s don’t share the same political opinions as college students…. Groundbreaking for a lot of you I know

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u/LordOfAllTheOtters — 1 day ago

Episode recs for Spanish history

Hi!

I love this podcast, but have only listened to a fraction of it. There are soooo many eps!

Any recommendations for the best episodes to start with, to learn about Spanish history?

What are your favourite episode based in Spain or even about the Spanish colonisation of other nations.

Thanks in advance!

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u/No_Establishment7642 — 12 hours ago
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Is it me, or does James Gallagher look like a cross between Dom & Tom? As if someone had merged there faces in one of those weird apps.

u/FlandersClaret — 1 day ago