Join two brothers for a hilarious dive into the untold stories of history's most obscure figures. Honourable Mentions: Hilarious History unearths the hidden tales your teachers forgot to mention—If you love a good laugh with a bit of sibling rivalry, and learning about remarkable everyday people who did extraordinary things, subscribe for your weekly dose of banter and historical deep dives. It’s the history podcast where the underdogs finally get their due.
Send us Fan Mail Join us for the long awaited, fantastic 50th episode extravaganza of Honourable Mentions: Hilarious History as Steve and Neil recall their favourite episodes, run down those you've listened to the most, and introduce some incredible superstar guests. Well one, anyway. We also take a peek into the future with some news you will not want to miss. Probably. Email honourablementionspod@gmail.com Website honourablementions.buzzsprout.com Facebook Ho...
30 Sept 2026
Roland the Farter and Le Pétomane: Explosive Flatulence from Medieval Courts to the Moulin Rouge
Send us Fan Mail Step into the bizarre and brilliant world of history’s most unconventional entertainers. In this episode, we explore the lives and legacies of Roland the Farter, a 12th-century court performer whose unique talent earned him land and royal favour, and Le Pétomane, the French stage sensation of the Belle Époque who turned flatulence into high art. From medieval feasts to Parisian cabarets, we uncover how these men transformed bodily functions into comedic spectacle and left beh...
23 Sept 2026
Lion's Last Guard: The Downfall of Tom Sayers
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a national hero steps out of the ring and into the shadows of Victorian London? In this episode, we dive into the wild, tragic, and chaotic post-boxing life of Tom Sayers—the legendary bare-knuckle pugilist and undisputed champion of 19th-century Britain. After his grueling, history-making 1860 world championship fight against American powerhouse John C. Heenan, Sayers retired from prize fighting a wealthy man, backed by a massive £3,000 public subscr...
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