Best Geeks To Glory Podcasts (2025)

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The 12 Greatest Cavalry Charges in British History – And Why They Mattered 30:09

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6d ago30:09

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There was a reason cavalry dominated battlefields for centuries. And today, we’re covering 12 of the greatest British cavalry charges in history—from the glorious to the reckless. Stick around to the end to hear which one is my personal favourite. What do you think? What did I miss? Salamanca could have been there, but as I am covering that battle …

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62 - Layton Williams: The Olivier Award Winning Stage & Screen Icon 37:48

6d ago37:48

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He’s an Olivier Award winning actor who has starred in everything from Titanique and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and, as a child performer, he was even a Billy Elliot on the West End. The icon Layton Williams is our guest on this episode of The Final FronTia! On the telly, Layton broke through as one of the stars of the BBC’s Bad Education, and…

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The War of Jenkins’ Ear: Britain’s Forgotten Military Disaster (1739 –1748) 1:23:29

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A war started over a severed ear? You’d think it was a joke - until thousands of British soldiers died in the Caribbean heat, not all from battle, but from blundering leadership, tropical disease, and incompetence. In this episode of Redcoat History, naval historian Tom Golding-Lee joins us to unpack one of Britain’s most catastrophic—and largely f…

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61 - Sophie Duker: The Taskmaster-Winning TV Fanatic 38:27

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We have a hilarious episode of The Final FronTia lined up for you this week as comedian and TV star Sophie Duker is on the podcast! Sophie is perhaps best known for her appearances on the hit show Taskmaster (which she won the 13th season of!). She has also appeared on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and has won the Funny Women Best Comedy Writer…

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Why British Soldiers Wore Red – And Why It Had to Change 10:51

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Why Did the British Army Wear Red? The red coat—bold, iconic, and unmistakably British. For nearly two centuries it was more than just for parade. . . it was the battlefield uniform of the British soldier. Feared by enemies, and loved by commanders. In this episode, I dig into the origins of the red coat, why it was chosen, and what made it stick. …

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60 - Charlie Craggs: She’s Back & She’s Dating! 31:26

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We have our first return guest on The Final FronTia this week! Charlie Craggs is the headline-making author and content creator who also just so happens to be absolutely hilarious. She is the second transgender companion in Doctor Who’s history and has fronted the BBC documentary “Transitioning Teens” and was recognised in the Independent’s “Rainbo…

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59 - Lawrence Chaney: From Lip Sync Battles To Alien Worlds 46:09

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We have a history-making guest (and one of our most requested guests ever!) on this week's episode of The Final FronTia... it's Lawrence Chaney! Lawrence won the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, becoming the first Scottish queen and the second plus size contestant to win across Drag Race. They won the 2021 BAFTA Scotland Audience Award and h…

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58 - Just May: I Really Really Want A Drag Race Queen! 37:26

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We may all be a bit sad that Eurovision is now over, but we're just swinging back into things with a very special episode of The Final FronTia! On this episode, Tia is joined by a RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 4 queen who is also the UK's premier Geri Halliwell impersonators! Yes, we've got all the love for the Spice Girls on this episode. GQ have c…

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Slim’s Secret Weapon: The Forgotten SOE Campaign in Burma 41:36

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The SOE’s secret war in Burma is one of the most overlooked chapters of WWII. In this episode, historian Richard Duckett uncovers the remarkable story of Lt. Col. Edgar Peacock—a jungle-hardened guerrilla leader who fought the Japanese with a force of locals deep behind enemy lines. Denied medals and buried by bureaucracy, their story is only now b…

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57 - Steve Holden: The Time Has Come For Eurovision! 49:03

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We're saying goodbye to The Final FronTia: Eurovision Edition with a Bonus Episode featuring Steve Holden (AKA the host of the Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast). Tia and Steve share behind the scene stories (including some embarrassing moments!), their favourite Eurovison contestants and what they expect from this years contest. PLUS we're …

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56 - Rylan: The Ultimate Eurovision Insider 38:14

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We're counting down the days until Eurovision and as we near the end of The Final FronTia: Eurovision Edition - hosted by the UK's official Eurovision Social Media host Tia Kofi - we are joined by the ultimate Eurovision insider... Rylan! One of the UK's best known TV presenters, Rylan shot to fame on The X Factor and Celebrity Big Brother. Ever si…

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Greenjackets vs Napoleon’s Hordes | The Battles of Barba del Puerco & the Coa 27:43

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Thanks to today's sponsor Osprey Publishing. They have tonnes of relevant books include a number of brilliant new releases. Please follow this link to check out their catalogue and also support my show https://bit.ly/Ospreypublishing In this episode, we walk the battlefields of Barba del Puerco and the Combat on the Coa, two early engagements in th…

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55 - Nemo: The Boundary Breaking 2024 Eurovision Winner 37:10

2M ago37:10

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We are officially in Eurovision month! The Final FronTia: Eurovision Edition - hosted by the UK's official Eurovision Social Media host Tia Kofi - is continuing and this week we are joined by last year's Song Contest winner! Nemo won the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 representing Switzerland as the first openly non-binary act to win Eurovision. Nemo…

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54 - Duncan James: When Blue Represented The UK For Eurovision 39:54

2M ago39:54

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With the Eurovision Song Contest a mere weeks away... we're joined by a true super fan and one-time UK Entry on this weeks episode of The Final FronTia: Eurovision Edition! Duncan James shot to superstardom in the early-2000s as a member of the boy band Blue. Duncan and the band achieved over 15 million record sales worldwide - including 3x UK #1 a…

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The Forgotten War on the Edge of Empire: Waziristan 1937 (w/Jon Pick) 1:05:52

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most under-appreciated but fascinating corners of British military history: the Waziristan campaign of 1936–1937. It’s a tale of Gurkhas, armoured cars, tribal lashkars, and the infamous Faqir of Ipi—all set against the harsh, unforgiving terrain between British India and Afghanistan. Jon Pick and I …

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53 - Miriana Conte: Going For Eurovision Glory 32:52

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We are less than one month away from Eurovision and The Final FronTia: Eurovision Edition continues! For the next few weeks, Tia will be joined by icons from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week we're joined by a rising star from the Eurovision world - it's Miriana Conte! Miriana's Eurovision journey has been years in the making, hav…

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A Very Fine Regiment: The 47th Foot in the American Revolution 43:02

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The American War of Independence . . . A war that is viewed through the prism of American myth making and Hollywood movies. This month is the 250th anniversary of the first clashes of that war. It's a fascinating and misunderstood conflict and I'm sure the next few years will see us bombarded with the old cliches and myths thrown out time after tim…

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52 - Remember Monday: Manifesting Eurovision Glory 28:50

2M ago28:50

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We are officially one month away from Eurovision so this is officially... The Final FronTia: Eurovision Edition! Over the next month, Tia will be joined by icons from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest. It's going to be the sort of wild ride you would expect from anything Eurovision! For our first episode, Tia is joined by the UK's entry for …

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Montgomery: Genius or Glory Hunter? The Truth About Normandy 52:39

3M ago52:39

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Montgomery—was he the genius who won the Normandy campaign or a glory-hunting general who held the Allies back? The debate rages on. In this episode, we dig into one of the most controversial figures of World War II with military historian Andrew Harrison, author of Caen, Cobra and Confusion: Monty's Normandy Legacy Revisited. Published by Barnthor…

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51 - Zoe Birkett: From Pop Idol to the West End's Leading Lady 27:48

3M ago27:48

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Are we suddenly a musical theatre podcast? Fresh off of the Olivier Awards last night, we're joined by West End royalty Zoe Birkett this week! Zoe Birkett is a vocal powerhouse, currently starring as Tina Turner in TINA: The Musical in the West End. Before this show, she was in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, The Bodyguard (where she understudied icon A…

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Pop Culture Potpourri 1:01:34

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It’s been a while, so let’s do this… Millennial Burger Joints Gambling in Sports Superman CinemaCon Footage That Avengers Doomsday Cast And the Terror of Turning 50By CooperstownKurt

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Britain vs Persia: A Forgotten Victorian Beatdown (1856-57) 14:38

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Did you know that between the Crimean war and the Indian Mutiny, Britain was busy invading Iran (then Persia) and giving it a proper Victorian thrashing? 🔹 Cavalry charges smashing enemy squares 🔹 Brutal naval bombardments 🔹 Heroic last stands and a few Victoria Crosses thrown in for good measure This is the Anglo-Persian War of 1856-57, a forgotte…

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50 - Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss: All You Wanna Do Is Make Hit Musicals 33:03

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We're joined by two Olivier Award nominated and Tony Award winning superstars of musical theatre who are behind the most exciting new musicals of the past few years! Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss are the creators of Six The Musical and, more recently, Why Am I So Single?. They have been included in Time Magazine's Time 100 Next list and their productio…

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49 - Ali Bromley & Lily Benson: Big Brother Is Watching You 46:18

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Big Brother House... this is Tia Kofi and this week we have a two reality stars who have become the most unlikely friends! Lily and Ali both starred on the 2024 edition of Big Brother, with Ali winning the series. Despite their differences (Lily is 20 and works at a Chinese takeaway, Ali is 38 and is a forensic psychologist) they have grown a legio…

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The Most Decorated British Tank Crew of WW1: Fray Bentos 14:20

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Have you seen that monstrosity of a film Fury? The one with Brad Pitt. Well, imagine that, but in WW1 with a British tank in the mud of Passchendaele. And yes, unlike the American film, our story today is 100 percent true. Special thanks to Neil Thornton for researching and co-writing this script, his publishing company is excellent with lots of mi…

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48 - Layyah: The Drag Loving Rap Star 29:44

3M ago29:44

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We're joined by a history maker on this week's episode of The Final FronTia! Layyah is the first female winner of The Rap Game UK on BBC Three, having won the series in 2024 with the support of judges including DJ Target and rap duo Krept & Konan. Tia and Layyah talk about their experience on reality TV shows, empowerment in music, Love Is Blind, f…

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This Week in MLB The Show: 2025 Preview Edition 1:00:43

3M ago1:00:43

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The boys are back for one night… it’s preview night and MLB The Show 25 is here. The new modes, the new features, and everyone’s favorite segment…. new legends. Hot takes and reflections abound as Coop & The Weaz throw it back to the past on This Week In MLB The Show.

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47 - Hannah Lowther: How Very Sensational 39:53

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It was only a matter of time until this week's guest made their debut on The Final FronTia! She is a viral content creator who went from stacking the shelves in Tesco's during the COVID-19 lockdown to starring in the West End productions of Heathers, SpongeBob SquarePants and Six The Musical. Yes, Hannah Lowther is this week's guest on the podcast!…

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5 Cards. 5 Comics. 5 Figs. March Edition. 1:09:57

4M ago1:09:57

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Who will run Lucasfilm in 2026? After that, the usual collectible shenanigans as we highlight 5 Cards, 5 Comics, 5 Figs… Amidst the chaos, we’ll also touch on Captain America Brave New World, Rob Liefeld, and what exactly DC Universe Logo Variants are.By Stay Cool, Geek

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46 - Bimini: The Real Housewife of Nightlife 36:11

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You know this week's guest from RuPaul's Drag Race UK, the United Kingdolls, music, DJing (and always being out!), all over the media and, of course, their own podcast The Pieces! This week's guest on The Final FronTia is the one and only Bimini. Tia and Bimini dive into their shared love for sci-fi and pop culture - including a very surprising sec…

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SNL50 Part 2 29:31

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The great SNL draft is here… Team Coop vs Team Jad. Plus, the Saturday Night movie and more on this highly anticipated part 2 of SNL 50.By CooperstownKurt

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45 - Happy One Year of The Final FronTia! 38:42

4M ago38:42

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You're listening to the official One Year Anniversary party of The Final FronTia with your host... Tia Kofi! Tia is celebrating the podcast's first year by recapping some of her favourite moments from the past 44 episodes - including highlights from episodes with Juno Dawson, Pearl Mackie, Charlie Craggs, Heartstopper's Jenny Walser and just a few …

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SNL50 Part 1 39:40

4M ago39:40

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The Significance of SNL in Our Lives Reflections on the SNL 50th Anniversary Special Memorable Moments and Performances Celebrity Appearances and Their Impact The Evolution of SNL Casts Musical Performances and Their Reception The Legacy of Weekend Update Norm Macdonald's Legacy in Comedy Character Breaking and Its Impact Celebrity Cameos and Their…

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Fighting Mac: The Mysterious Life (and Death) of Britain’s Toughest Victorian Soldier 20:09

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Hector Macdonald—"Fighting Mac"—was a true legend of the British Army. Rising from humble beginnings to the rank of Major General, he fought in Afghanistan, Africa, and the Boer War, earning a reputation as one of the toughest soldiers of his time. But his meteoric rise ended in scandal, conspiracy, and a tragic downfall. Some even believe he faked…

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44 - Tiara Skye: From The Streets To The Studio 38:33

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You might have spotted her on the streets... but now she's on The Final FronTia! Tiara Skye has gone mega-viral for her hilarious street interviews asking innocent members of the public to "name three famous lesbians" and other such questions! But, this drag icon is more than just a quick question. On this weeks episode of The Final FronTia, Tia an…

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43 - Rosé: The One Where We Talk About Friends, Stephanie's Child & Drag Race 45:41

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We have a RuPaul's Drag Race legend on The Final FronTia today! Rosé is best known for competing on the 13th season of the US series, placing third alongside Gottmik. They have also starred in the hugely successful off-Broadway musical Titanique, the New York off-Broadway all LGBTQ+ production of The Wizard of Oz (as Glinda!) as well as the reboot …

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Fantastic Four Trailer 28:42

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In this conversation, the hosts discuss the upcoming Fantastic Four movie, its trailer, and the implications for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They explore the reactions to the trailer, the current state of Marvel films, and the significance of character dynamics. The discussion also touches on the controversy surrounding the Silver Surfer's…

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Super Bowl Parties & College Reunions 37:41

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In this episode of Stay Cool Geek, Coop and Jad discuss their experiences and opinions on Super Bowl parties, including etiquette, personal histories, and the impact of team loyalty on social gatherings. They also delve into the food typically served at these events and the significance of commercials during the game. In this conversation, the host…

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42 - Myleene Klass MBE: Popstar to TV Star to Star Wars Lover 44:38

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She's a television presenter, pop star, classical pianist, theatre performer and she's even been awarded an MBE! Mylene Klass is one of the UK's most recognisable faces - having been a mainstay on British TV since the early-00's (first appearing on the reality show Popstars, which bred the chart-topping band Hear'Say), she has gone on to host iconi…

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41 - Harriet Rose: The Masked Singing Scream Queen 44:05

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You might recognise Harriet Rose as a radio presenter on KISS FM or as the digital host of the MTV EMAs or The Masked Singer spin-off show "The After Mask". She has also been a contestant on Pointless and a panellist on the Big Brother spin-off show "Late & Live". On this weeks episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Harriet talk about the rules for …

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40 - Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha: The Hannah Montana of Drag 36:11

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You might recognise her from Drag Race España, as one of the ambassadors for Madrid Pride... or as one of Tia's sisters on RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus The World (where she was crowned Miss Congeniality)... Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha is on this weeks episode of The Final FronTia! On this weeks episode, Tia and Arantxa talk about their shared Drag …

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39 - Ella Morgan: The Wickedly Obsessed Reality Icon 41:17

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Ella Morgan made history Autumn 2023 when she became the first and only ever Transgender contestant to take part in the hit series Married At First Sight - and she's never looked back since! Having used her platform to become an award-winning trans advocate, she consistently uses her platform to educate and raise awareness on queer and trans issues…

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WWE Wrestling Talk 101 49:57

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In this engaging conversation, Coop and Sam dive deep into the world of professional wrestling, sharing their top five current wrestlers and discussing what makes each one special. They explore the evolution of characters, the importance of storytelling in wrestling, and the impact of emerging stars. The discussion highlights the significance of fa…

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Behind the Red Beret: The Making of Britain’s 6th Airborne Division (WW2) 1:09:23

6M ago1:09:23

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In this in-depth episode, historian and author Andy Wheale guides us through the remarkable story of Britain’s 6th Airborne Division in WW2. Discover how Major-General Richard Gale built and led this elite force—overcoming logistical hurdles with the RAF, hand-picking the men behind the iconic red beret, and forging a division that nearly got “re-r…

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Starting a Food Spice Company 21:46

6M ago21:46

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In this episode of Stay Cool Geek, Coop and Sam of Hines Brines discuss the dynamics of neighborly relationships, the journey of starting a spice business, the importance of family recipes, and practical cooking tips. Sam shares his experiences as a social butterfly and entrepreneur, emphasizing the significance of cooking in family traditions and …

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38 - The Final FronTia Awards 2024 (with Tina Cough Sryup!) 24:20

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It's the moment we have all been waiting for... The Final FronTia Awards 2024 have landed and we're celebrating the stand-out episodes and moments from the podcast from this past year. Tia Kofi (aka Tina Cough Syrup) with sidekick Producer Poppy present the awards for everything from Best Scene Reenactment to Most Iconic Episode, Best Outfit, Fangi…

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Holiday Traditions: Elves, Lights, Presents, & Movies 29:12

6M ago29:12

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Polarizing opinions abound... Elf on the Shelf Colored lights vs white lights Presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning The kid with the Christmas birthday Going on the roof MoviesBy CooperstownKurt

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37 - The Final FronTia Christmas Special (feat. Producer Poppy) 25:50

6M ago25:50

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In classic British TV tradition... it's time for the Christmas Special of The Final FronTia! And this episode has all of the joy and festivity that you would hope and expect. Tia Kofi is joined by Producer Poppy as they dive into a quiz all about the Doctor Who Christmas episodes, featuring plenty of fun facts and trivia. Can you tell your The Time…

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The Awkwardness of the Holiday Party 22:33

6M ago22:33

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The hosts delve into social etiquette, recounting experiences from a recent holiday gathering. In this lively conversation, the hosts delve into various social norms and etiquette surrounding parties, from the contentious issue of whether to wear shoes indoors to the proper way to open a bottle of champagne. They share humorous anecdotes about thei…

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The Superman Trailer 39:47

6M ago39:47

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In this emergency podcast episode of Stay Cool Geek, the hosts react to the newly released Superman trailer, sharing their diverse opinions on its content, character designs, and overall tone. They discuss the potential impact of the film's hopeful message and the introduction of Krypto the dog as a mascot. The conversation also touches on the fina…