Fin vs History

A rambunctious tour of the Third Crusade filled with bawdy comic asides and medieval gore. They trace Richard’s Cyprus conquest, shipwrecks and sieges like Acre, then the gritty tactics of trebuchets, sappers and the Battle of Arsuf. Political intrigue, disputed loyalties and a shaky treaty with Saladin round out the chaotic medieval drama.

A rambunctious romp through the Third Crusade, from Saladin’s rise and unification of Muslim territories to the chaos caused by Reynald of Châtillon. The hosts trace the lead-up to Hattin and the fall of Jerusalem. They also set the stage for Richard the Lionheart’s entrance and the brewing clash between two legendary warriors.

Vittorio Angelone, comedian and self-described Troubles correspondent, brings wry personal takes and sharp commentary. He riffs on the dirty protest, the origins of blanket and hunger strikes, and the dramatic rise of Bobby Sands. Expect dark humour, prison anecdotes, and candid reflections on fame, diagnoses, and political fallout.

They riff on the 1970s Troubles, from Bloody Sunday and direct rule to Operation Motorman and no-go areas. They cover IRA mainland bombing campaigns and notorious attacks that shocked Britain. They touch on loyalist terror like the Shankill Butchers and the Mountbatten assassination. A surprising detour considers doing Ramadan in Greenland.

They dissect Idi Amin’s money-printing, hyperinflation and economic collapse. They cover expulsion of the Asian middle class and the ruin of public services. They recount assassination attempts, body doubles and the Entebbe-era coup plot. They trace the ill-fated invasion of Tanzania, Amin’s chaotic exile and his quiet retirement in Jeddah.

They trace a wild foreign policy pivot from Israel and Britain toward Gaddafi and Mecca. They unpack theatrical diplomacy, public stunts and a bizarre hostage spectacle. The Entebbe hijack and Israel's daring raid get vivid, action-packed coverage. Snarky pop-culture detours and comedy riffs tie the chaotic political theatre together.

They trace Amin’s lavish state visits, shopping sprees and eccentric public spectacles. They recount brutal purges, torture methods and the rise of his feared secret police. They cover his shifting foreign alliances and admiration for dictators. They explain the 1972 decree forcing Asians out of Uganda and the resulting diaspora and economic collapse.

A wild retelling of Idi Amin’s rise from colonial soldier to sudden power grab. They recount brutal reputation stories, alleged atrocities, and bizarre personal quirks. Colonial border-making, tribal tensions, and military scheming that set the stage for his coup get sharp, irreverent treatment.

Al Murray, stand-up comic known for his Pub Landlord persona, joins a riotous rundown of the Blitz and Battle of Britain. They riff on why the Luftwaffe bombed cities, blackout life, shelters and tube sleeping, incendiary tactics and decoy cities. Conversation jumps to morale, beer, area bombing of Germany and how the Blitz shaped postwar memory.

Al Murray, comedian and WWII podcaster known for The Pub Landlord persona, brings sharp humour and historical flair. He explores radar and the Dowding system, RAF tactics versus Luftwaffe intelligence, aircraft differences like Spitfires and Messerschmitts, Miss Shilling’s carburettor fix, and the politics and personalities that shaped the Battle of Britain.