We're Not Experts - Two Amateurs Muddle Through History

About We're Not Experts - Two Amateurs Muddle Through History

A laid back history podcast where we explore everything from ancient empires to awkward royal scandals. Each episode, we pick a topic, dig into the weird, wild, and sometimes world-changing details, and try to make sense of it all, without taking ourselves too seriously. Whether you’re a history newbie or just here for the strange facts, come and tune in!

Publisher

Sarah Smith & James Nason

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

16 May 2025

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

70 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Desire the Right: The Falklands War, Part 3: The Night Battles and the Fall of Stanley

   In the final episode of Desire the Right: The Falklands War, James explores the closing stages of the 1982 conflict. With British forces advancing towards Stanley, a series of intense battles takes place across the islands, particularly during the night. The episode follows the fighting as British forces push towards the Argentine positions surrounding Stanley. Finally, the advance reaches its conclusion as Argentine forces surrender and the fighting comes to an end. James looks at the final battles of the Falklands War and the events surrounding the fall of Stanley.

2. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Desire the Right: The Falklands War, Part 2: Exclusion Zone to Stanley

   In Part 2 of Desire the Right: The Falklands War, James continues the story of the 1982 Falklands conflict as British forces move towards the islands. Following the establishment of the maritime exclusion zone, the episode explores the growing military confrontation in the South Atlantic, the sinking of the General Belgrano, the loss of HMS Sheffield, and the British advance towards the Falkland Islands. As the conflict moves closer to its decisive stage, British forces land on the islands and begin the difficult advance towards Stanley. James takes us through the events that brought the war ever closer to its final confrontation.

3. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Desire the Right: The Falklands War, Part 1: South Georgia to Deadlock

   In the first episode of Desire the Right: The Falklands War, James explores the events that led to the outbreak of war in 1982, beginning with the occupation of South Georgia and the escalating tensions between Britain and Argentina. From the initial crisis and diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation, to the British response and the growing military confrontation in the South Atlantic, this episode follows the story as events move towards deadlock. How did a long-running dispute over a remote group of islands develop into an international crisis — and ultimately, a war? Join James as he explores the early stages of the Falklands conflict.

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Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Social presence

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