Welcome along to Half-Arsed History! It's a weekly podcast highlighting absurd and entertaining stories from history. Three times a week, it helps host Riley Knight feel as though his useless history degree has some kind of real-world relevance. Get in touch: halfarsedhistory@gmail.com Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/halfarsedhistory Buy Half-Arsed History merch: https://halfarsedhistory.theprintbar.com If you've just discovered the show and aren't sure which of the 300+ epi ...
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Have a Listen to This is a weekly bite-sized nonsense podcast, in which best friends Riley and Denis catch up and chat about what's been on their minds each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Learning by Living is a podcast about people who learn outside of conventional schools. Gina Riley and Kevin Currie-Knight talk to unschoolers, homeschoolers, world-schoolers, staff at alternative schools, etc, all with an eye toward how learning (and living!) takes place outside of conventional school settings.
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The Coaches Site Founder Aaron Wilbur sits down with some of hockey’s top coaches and leaders to learn about their journey and dissect the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Each episodes features key take aways for coaches of all levels. The Glass & Out podcast is required listening for coaches looking to gain key insights from hockey’s most influential leaders.
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In this week’s episode, learn all about the history of ancient Roman gladiators: who they were, how they trained and fought, and what happened to them when they won or lost. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/6741a7b98beb305103699ff1.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)…
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Episode 335: The History of the Gladiators
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In this week's episode, learn all about the history of ancient Roman gladiators: who they were, how they trained and fought, and what happened to them when they won or lost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Monuments Episode 47: The Sydney Harbour Bridge
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This week's monument is the Sydney Harbour Bridge, an icon not just of Sydney but of Australia more broadly - as painful as that may be for a Victorian to admit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 124: Terrible Musicals & Speed Limits
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Denis went to see a particularly bad musical, while Riley outlines his experience driving in the US. Theme music: Lowrider by Joakim Karud Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/havealistentothis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ottawa Senators Assistant Coach Ben Sexton: Encouraging grassroots decision making, trusting your structure and thinking like a player
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In episode #276, we welcome Ottawa Senators Assistant Coach Ben Sexton, who presented at TCS Live 2024 on the fundamentals of the penalty kill. After retiring early from his playing career due to concussions, Sexton fell into the coaching arena when Mike Valluci, his Head Coach with the Wilkes-Barrie Penguins, offered him the opportunity to join th…
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QAH Episode 85: The 1981 Underarm Bowling Scandal
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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the 1981 Underarm Bowling Scandal, when the Australian ODI cricket team scored a controversial victory over the Kiwis with the use of a disgracefully unsporting bowling technique. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 334: Sir Donald Bradman, the Greatest Sportsman in History
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In this week's episode, meet Sir Donald Bradman, who was undoubtedly the best cricketer in history and might just be the best sportsperson to have lived. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this week’s episode, meet Sir Donald Bradman, who was undoubtedly the best cricketer in history and might just be the best sportsperson to have lived. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/67380c3f84d1e023f73534bd.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)…
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Monuments Episode 46: Christ the Redeemer
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This week's monument is Christ the Redeemer, a colossal mountaintop statue of Jesus that overlooks the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 123: Queueing Systems & League Worlds
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Riley had some extremely challenging queueing experiences while travelling, while Denis went to the League of Legends World Championships. Theme music: Lowrider by Joakim Karud Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/havealistentothis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Changing the Game Project Founder John O'Sullivan: Winning the relationship game, being driven by process and changing a person's life
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In episode #275, we're revisiting one of the highlights of last year's TCS Live conference. International speaker, best-selling author and Founder of the Changing the Game Project John O’Sullivan took to the stage to share how to take your coaching from transactional to transformational. O'Sullivan has dedicated his life to enhancing the experience…
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QAH Episode 84: The First Airborne Crossing of the English Channel
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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the first airborne crossing of the English Channel, where two men had to come up with a very inventive and very funny way to drop weight from their balloon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this week’s episode, get to know four of the worst president in the history of the United States of America: John Tyler, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, and Warren G. Harding. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/6732ef40dde1904025f2ad08.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)…
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Episode 333: The Worst US Presidents in History
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In this week's episode, get to know four of the worst president in the history of the United States of America: John Tyler, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, and Warren G. Harding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week's monument is the Hollywood sign, an icon of the US city of Los Angeles and a symbol of the mighty US film industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mount Royal University Head Coach Bert Gilling: Designing an optimal practice, two-way relationships and mentorship in youth hockey
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In episode #274, we sat down with Bert Gilling, Head Coach of Mount Royal University, at Hockey Calgary’s Leadership Day. The event brings together hundreds of coaches from across Calgary to kick off the season, break bread over dinner, hear technical presentations, a keynote speaker, and of course the Glass and Out Podcast. In 2014, Gilling was na…
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QAH Episode 83: The Death of William Henry Harrison
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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the untimely death of William Henry Harrison, whose 31-day presidency remains the shortest in US history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this week’s episode, learn about three of the most controversial presidential elections in US history and the root cause behind them: the broken Electoral College system. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/6715f85fe16fb75ed5eb2408.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)…
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Episode 332: The Most Controversial US Presidential Elections in History
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In this week's episode, learn about three of the most controversial presidential elections in US history and the root cause behind them: the broken Electoral College system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week's monument is Chateau Frontenac, a beautiful palace-like building perched on a hill overlooking Quebec City in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Army West Point Head Coach Brian Riley: The world's preeminent leadership institution, honoring every player's legacy and creating the power of one
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In episode #273, we're honored to welcome Army West Point Head Coach Brian Riley. At the end of this season, Riley, who has been the Head Coach at Army since 2004, and prior to that an Assistant Coach for the program for an additional 12 seasons, is retiring. Combined with his father, who coached at Army for 36 seasons, and brother Rob, who coached…
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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Melbourne Cup, a famous horse race held each year in Melbourne, Victoria, which has generated a few interesting stories across its long history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 331: Alves Reis and the Portuguese Banknote Crisis
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In this week's episode, get to know Artur Virgilio Alves Reis and hear about the incredible fraud he undertook in 1924, scamming his way into 100 million Portuguese escudos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this week’s episode, get to know Artur Virgilio Alves Reis and hear about the incredible fraud he undertook in 1924, scamming his way into 100 million Portuguese escudos. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/6714747383ac9fccac0b80b1.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)…
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This week's episode is the Eiffel Tower, perhaps the best-known monument on the face of the planet, an iconic part of the French capital, Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Iowa Wild GM Matt Hendricks: Minnesota hockey culture, player development philosophy and using small area games in the NHL
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In episode #272, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Iowa Wild GM Matt Hendricks at the Minnesota High School Hockey Coaches Association’s Fall Clinic for a live interview. Prior to being named the GM, Hendricks spent five seasons as the Wild’s Assistant Director of Player Development. Of course, prior to that he suited up for over 600 NHL gam…
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QAH Episode 81: The Dancing Plague of 1518
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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Dancing Plague of 1518, a bizarre, unexplained phenomenon that saw the citizens of Strasbourg take to the streets and dance unceasingly for weeks on end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 330: Johann Strauss II, the Waltz King
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In this week's episode, meet Johann Strauss II, a brilliant composer from the Romantic period, famous for his lively and joyful waltzes. Strauss playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/195Ic94w6sCRNi19f0G1UP?si=54adb35532604621 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this week’s episode, meet Johann Strauss II, a brilliant composer from the Romantic period, famous for his lively and joyful waltzes. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/6710d03b81e8c33a9b0bb6aa.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)By eriamjh
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