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Doomed to Repeat It

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A History Podcast. Join Sam & Katie on a journey through the past. Katie is a history nerd and qualified teacher , Sam doesn't know his aztecs from his elbow. Katie is on a quest to save Sam as those who don't know their history are doomed to repeat it !

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United Kingdom

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Comedy

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A History Podcast. Join Sam & Katie on a journey through the past. Katie is a history nerd and qualified teacher , Sam doesn't know his aztecs from his elbow. Katie is on a quest to save Sam as those who don't know their history are doomed to repeat it !

Language:

English


Episodes
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Episode 30 - The Manhattan Project

8/21/2022

Duration:01:14:58

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Episode 29 - Female Pirates

7/4/2022
In this episode, Sam and Katie talk about two of the most famous female pirates in history Anne Bonny and Zheng Yi Sao Also in this episode, we enter Sam’s wonderful world of accents .The podcast is invaded by crows. We take on Joe Rogan and try to get to the bottom on Steam Boat Willie Then Sam finds wikipedia and ruins the entire premise of the podcast

Duration:01:15:08

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Episode 28 - Female Cowboys...Cowgirls

6/8/2022
Howdy cowboys and cowgirls we’ve russled up a rootin tootin’ comeback episode for ya’ll 🤠 Here Sam and Katie talk about three famous ladies of the Wild West! Annie Oakley, Stagecoach Mary and Calamity Jane. ALSO Sam finally learns when “cowboy times” are and sings the Frasier theme at a funeral Katie only remembers famous people for their cameo roles in 90s children's shows and more live Google image searches! They also ran out of time to talk about pirates! ……

Duration:01:16:07

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Episode 27 - Lost Inventions

7/29/2021
In this podcast Katie takes Sam through some of the great lost inventions throughout history. Learn about Ancient Flamethrowers , Death Rays and ……a different kind of steel ? Its all here. We also talk Martin Kemp time traveling , Sam googles things and its hotter than Tesla in the studio. Starlite on Tomorrow’s world - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4nnLP--uTI

Duration:01:18:20

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Episode 26 - Scotland v England

6/11/2021
We turn the tables in this episode for a Euros Special! Sam teaches Katie all about the first ever International fixture between Scotland & England. We learn about the origins of football how it became the sport of the working class and also look at some of the most famous and infamous moments from the world’s longest rivalry throughout the years.

Duration:01:32:44

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Episode 25 - Charles Rennie Mackintosh

6/2/2021
This episode Katie teaches Sam all about one of Scotland’s most important cultural figures Charles Rennie Mackintosh. We learn all about the life and times of the architect and artist including his personal and professional relationship with Margaret McDonald , his influences and his lasting influence. Also in this episode Sam quits , we invent children’s tequila , meet uncle horse and Katie predicts the Joey Da Meme.

Duration:01:20:22

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Episode 24 -The Women's Suffrage Movement

3/23/2021
In this women’s history month special Sam and Katie delve into the women's suffrage movement. They explore the political climate which gave rise to the moment as well as a deep dive in the contrasting methods used by the suffragists and the suffragettes. We also look into the life’s of two of the key players in the movement Emmeline Pankhurst and Millicent Fawcett. Further viewing https://youtu.be/iRqu-T0N1Zk https://youtu.be/k-Unq9Tg3mE

Duration:01:08:46

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Episode 23 - Malcolm X

2/21/2021
In this episode we learn all about the life and times of Malcom X. From his early years in prison to his rise to be one of the figure heard of the civil rights in America. YouTube Links as promised. https://youtu.be/_-X9yMnhM6w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2voz15am5g&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auWA7hMh5hc

Duration:01:10:59

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Bonus Bootleg - The Munich Putsch

2/21/2021
Hey guys so we had a couple of audio issues with this episode which means its not quite up to the standard to be a main timeline episode. So here is our first (and hopefully last) bootleg recording. It was a fun episode in which we played a new game show before learning all about a key moment in the rise of Hitler The Munich Putsch.

Duration:01:08:14

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Bonus - Christmas Quiz

12/23/2020
A special Christmas quiz episode its Christmas history v Christmas Movies. We try not to get too competitive and for some reason get really into S Club 7s 2000 No 3 hit Natural. We hope everyone is doing ok and wish everyone a Merry Christmas !

Duration:00:39:25

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Episode 22 -Pompeii

12/22/2020

Duration:00:55:35

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Episode 21- The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

10/10/2020
In this episode we dive into one of the most talked about events in the history of the world, The Assassination of JFK. We explore the day itself as well as JFK's presidency and also some of the theories of what really was behind it ! Also did you know Sam has been to Dallas ? He never mentions it !

Duration:01:22:06

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Episode 20 - The Worst Year Ever

8/15/2020
We are back and we are talking about the WORST YEAR EVER in what may be our Worst Podcast ever. Find out why 536AD is agreed upon by historians as truly the worst year ever……until now. We also look at some history news , diss some very successful bands and we do some LIVE ADMIN !!!! Don’t forget to follow us on twitter @doomedrepeadpod to vote on what the next episode should be. If you have any suggestions, questions or comments get in touch at doomedtorepeatitpod@gmail.com

Duration:00:51:58

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Episode 19 - The Atlantic Slave Trade

6/18/2020
In this episode we look at one of the most shameful events in human history as we learn about the Atlantic Slave Trade. We discuss its beginnings , the journey and life of those taken into slavery and its abolition. In addition we examine the morals of the time and try and debunk some myths around this. We also look closer to home and discuss Glasgow’s relationship with the slave trade and the blind eye that is often tuned to this in Scottish society.

Duration:01:06:27

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Episode 18 - The Vikings

5/31/2020
Join us again for another episode where this time Sam & Katie are discussing all things Vikings. Where did they come from , Where did they go ? Sam will ask these questions to our very own Cotton Eye Joe. In this episode we will also discuss The Last Dance, Is History Smelly ? , Sam forgets a fact and The Ting Tings? We also get into the Viking spirit by having a few beers and thats why this has taken three weeks to edit and upload.

Duration:01:11:07

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Bonus Episode ! - Specialist Subjects

5/5/2020
Join Sam & Katie for another bonus quiz episode , after the last episodes tensions they have decided to have a nice friendly quiz on each others specialist subjects.......it doesn't quite go to plan.

Duration:00:33:02

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Episode 17 - Tutankhamun

4/27/2020
Join Sam & Katie in discovering an episode once thought lost to a Mummy’s curse. In this edition they learn all about the most famous pharaoh of them all Tutankhamun. Find all about who he was in life as well as the story of the discovery of his tomb one of the most important archaeological finds in history ! We will explore how drunken tourists disturbed the search and how the handsome boy prince may have looked like Bradley Cooper but not in a good way. Also in this episode we look at some 1920s medical advice, discuss the Pigeon Detective for some reason and start out campaign to dig up John Lennon.

Duration:01:03:36

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Bonus Episode - Quiz The Present v The Past

3/30/2020
It’s a bonus isolation Quiz podcast ! Join Sam and Katie in a battle of the present v the past as we test you on what we have learned so far and also find out if you know your Billie Eilish lyrics ! In what might be the worst quiz of all time Katie starts a feud with Dave , Sam makes up his own answers and if you listen carefully you can hear the exact moment they both go insane. MEGA YIKES! It will make your girlfriend mad tight !

Duration:01:13:48

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Episode 16 - The Black Death

3/15/2020
In this episode we look at one of the most devastating pandemics the world has ever seen, we find out how this originated , how it spread and the lasting impact it had in ways you wouldn’t think. We explore the different theories around something that’s still a bit of a mystery 400 years later. We will find out why Gerbils are cute but deadly, talk about bad air and find out about Zooey Deschanel’s plague theory’s. Also in this episode. IRN BRU AND A DOG !

Duration:00:19:51

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Episode 15 - The 1920s

2/14/2020
Join Sam & Katie as they charleston back to the 1920s to look at what life was like 100 years ago and to see if we can use it to predict what the next decade has in store for us. They look at art, music , literature, politics & sport (kind of). Also Katie SLAMS James Joyce , Sam performs his new hit and they both rewrite The Great Gatsby, all over a refreshing glass of mould juice. So tune your wireless to the Big Butter Egg Man & Rum Tum Tugger for the greatest podcast since sliced bread. Twitter @DoomedRepeatPod

Duration:01:11:55