Starting 1st January 2025, and every day after, join Mungo at Dan’s chaotic café as they serve up a fresh slice of datepie!
Packed with absurd national holidays, rich layers of historical drama, and a zesty sprinkle of deathdays—all tied to the day’s date—it’s a feast of irrelevance that truly has something for no one.
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A special episode recorded inside a church sets the scene as we explore Walt Disney’s life and the creation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This episode looks at how Disney risked everything on the first full-length animated feature, the technical innovations behind the film, its release in 1937, and how it permanently changed cinema, animation, and popular culture. A focused look at the film that built the Disney empire.
20th December 2025 (00:15:21)
A retelling of The Robber Bridegroom unfolds entirely in Dan’s own words, revisiting the dark folk tale of courtship, deception, and violence. This episode explores the story’s origins, its unsettling themes, and how the tale changes when reshaped through a modern voice, keeping the menace intact while reframing the meaning for today.
19th December 2025 (00:20:13)
The murder of a doctor in 1950s Eastbourne shocked a quiet seaside town and became one of Britain’s most unsettling post-war crime cases. This episode examines who the doctor was, how the killing unfolded, the police investigation that followed, and why the case captured national attention at the time. A factual look at a crime that shattered the illusion of calm in mid-century England.
18th December 2025 (00:14:11)
The discovery of Saturn’s co-orbital moons Janus and Epimetheus revealed one of the strangest arrangements in the solar system. This episode explains how the two moons share the same orbit, periodically swapping places in a precise gravitational dance, how they were discovered decades apart, and why their motion puzzled astronomers for years. A clear look at the science behind Saturn’s “twin-track” moons and what they taught us about orbital mechanics.
17th December 2025 (00:15:16)
The first episode of The Simpsons marked the unlikely beginning of what would become the longest-running scripted TV show in history. This episode explores the show’s rough early animation, its debut in 1989, audience reactions at the time, and how that first outing laid the groundwork for decades of cultural influence, satire, controversy, and iconic characters. A look at how a dysfunctional cartoon family reshaped television forever.
16th December 2025 (00:15:26)
The controversy surrounding Saturday Night Fever is unpacked as we explore how the film’s gritty themes, violence, and portrayal of race and gender clashed with its disco-glamour reputation. This episode looks at the backlash, the cultural misunderstandings, and how a movie remembered for dancing and music sparked serious debate about what audiences missed beneath the soundtrack.
15th December 2025 (00:14:44)
John Paul Getty’s life of extreme wealth and extreme control is examined as we explore how the oil tycoon became the richest man in the world, his ruthless business tactics, and the infamous kidnapping of his grandson. This episode covers Getty’s rise through the oil industry, his obsession with frugality, the ransom refusal that shocked the public, and the legacy of a billionaire whose fortune came at a very human cost.
14th December 2025 (00:15:28)
The moment a shoe was hurled at George W. Bush during a press conference in Iraq became one of the most replayed political protests in modern history. This episode breaks down what happened in the room, who threw the shoe, why it resonated so strongly across the Middle East, and how the incident became a global symbol of public anger, protest, and political spectacle caught on camera.
13th December 2025 (00:16:21)
Pope Celestine V’s brief and bizarre reign is unpacked as we explore how a reclusive hermit unexpectedly became pope in 1294, only to resign just months later. This episode covers his sudden rise, his struggle with power, the political chaos that followed, and how his abdication reshaped the papacy forever. A deep dive into one of history’s most reluctant leaders, Pope Celestine V, and the decision that made him unforgettable.
12th December 2025 (00:15:05)
Dionne Warwick’s legendary career takes the spotlight as we explore her rise through the golden age of pop and soul, her long-running collaboration with Burt Bacharach, her chart-topping hits, and her lasting influence on modern music. This episode covers her Grammy wins, cultural impact, and how Dionne Warwick became one of the most recognisable voices of the 20th century.
11th December 2025 (00:14:29)
Kevin Bacon’s finances are put under the microscope as we unpack how the Hollywood star became one of the many high-profile victims of Bernard Madoff’s massive Ponzi scheme. This episode explains how the scam worked, how much Bacon reportedly lost, and why the case became one of the most infamous financial frauds in modern history. A clear look at celebrity money, misplaced trust, and the fallout from the biggest Ponzi scheme ever exposed.
10th December 2025 (00:15:53)
Alfred Nobel’s life and legacy take centre stage as we explore how the inventor of dynamite went on to create the Nobel Prizes. This episode covers his scientific breakthroughs, the fortune built from explosives, the guilt that shaped his final will, and how his name became forever linked to peace, literature, science, and global achievement. A full look at the man behind the world’s most famous awards.
9th December 2025 (00:16:05)
The Coronation Street anniversary collides with rock history as we look at the legacy of the UK’s longest-running soap and the life, music, and myth of Jim Morrison from The Doors. This episode explores key moments from Coronation Street’s decades on screen, alongside Morrison’s rise to fame, controversial persona, and lasting impact on music and pop culture. Two very different icons, celebrated side by side.
8th December 2025 (00:16:50)
Finish music pulses in the background while we imagine life as a time traveller dropped into the wrong century, and Buddha’s teachings cut through the chaos with the kind of calm none of us actually have. A mash-up of Nordic soundscapes, temporal confusion, and ancient wisdom delivered with minimal enlightenment but maximum commitment.
7th December 2025 (00:16:54)
The largest gingerbread house ever built set a world record in Texas, standing over 60 feet long and made with thousands of pounds of dough, sugar, and spices. This episode covers how the massive structure was constructed, the exact ingredients and measurements that earned it Guinness recognition, the charity event behind it, and why it remains a landmark achievement in edible architecture. A full look at the record-breaking gingerbread house that turned holiday baking into engineering.
6th December 2025 (00:13:32)
The IRA’s London siege stands as one of the most tense standoffs in the city’s modern history. This episode covers how armed members of the IRA took hostages, the police response, the negotiations, and the dramatic resolution that unfolded under national scrutiny. A detailed look at the political motives, the timeline of the siege, and its long-term impact on UK security and counterterrorism efforts.
5th December 2025 (00:14:32)
The Great Smog of London in 1952 remains one of the deadliest pollution disasters in history. This episode breaks down how coal smoke, freezing weather, and stagnant air combined to choke the city, the thousands of deaths that followed, and how the crisis pushed the UK toward major environmental reforms. A clear look at the week London disappeared behind its own air.
4th December 2025 (00:16:24)
We also roll into Dice Day, exploring the history of dice, their ancient origins, and how these tiny cubes became icons of gaming and probability. Perfect for anyone who likes their culture accidental and their luck statistical.
3rd December 2025 (00:16:22)
The first successful human heart transplant in 1967 marked a turning point in medical history. This episode looks at how Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the groundbreaking surgery in South Africa, the story of patient Louis Washkansky, the risks and innovations behind the procedure, and how this single operation transformed modern cardiac medicine. A detailed look at the surgery that changed what was possible for organ transplantation.
2nd December 2025 (00:17:29)
The discovery of Peking Man in China reshaped our understanding of human evolution. This episode covers the 1920s excavations at Zhoukoudian, the fossil finds of Homo erectus, the scientists behind the breakthrough, and the mystery of the fossils’ disappearance during World War II. A full look at why Peking Man remains one of the most important archaeological discoveries in history.
1st December 2025 (00:18:08)
Rosa Parks Day meets National Pie Day as we talk about the legacy of the civil rights icon and sample the famous sweet potato pie recipe connected to her name. This episode explores Rosa Parks’ impact on American history, the story behind her beloved pie, and why sweet potato pie remains a cultural staple. A blend of food history, civil rights context, and classic pie-day celebration… even if my circuits are still sticky from the taste test.
30h November 2025 (00:16:35)
Ann Elizabeth Hodges became the only confirmed person in history to be struck by a meteorite when a nine-pound space rock crashed through her Alabama home in 1954. This episode digs into the impact, the injury, the legal fight over the meteorite, and why the “Sylacauga meteorite incident” remains one of the most famous celestial close calls ever recorded.
29th November 2025 (00:15:30)
Natalie Wood’s mysterious 1981 disappearance takes centre stage as we revisit the final hours aboard the Splendour, the conflicting accounts from Robert Wagner and Christopher Walken, and the unanswered questions that still fuel public fascination. A deep dive into the case details, investigations, and theories that keep the Hollywood icon’s death one of the most searched cold cases today.
28th November 2025 (00:15:51)
Eggy bread, William Blake and a plane doing tricks n that
27th November 2025 (00:16:27)
She woke up without a face....
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