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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 !

Doomed to Repeat It


    • Aug 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Episode 30 - The Manhattan Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 75:02


    Episode 29 - Female Pirates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 75:11


    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

    Episode 28 - Female Cowboys...Cowgirls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 76:09


    Howdy cowboys and cowgirls we've russled up a rootin tootin' comeback episode for ya'll

    Episode 27 - Lost Inventions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 78:21


    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

    Episode 26 - Scotland v England

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 92:44


    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.

    Episode 25 - Charles Rennie Mackintosh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 80:23


    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.

    Episode 24 -The Women's Suffrage Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 68:47


    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

    Episode 23 - Malcolm X

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 71:00


    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   

    Bonus Bootleg - The Munich Putsch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 68:15


    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.

    Bonus - Christmas Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 39:26


    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 !

    Episode 22 -Pompeii

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 55:37


    Episode 21- The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 82:07


    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 !

    Episode 20 - The Worst Year Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 51:59


    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

    Episode 19 - The Atlantic Slave Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 66:28


    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.

    Episode 18 - The Vikings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 71:08


    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.

    Bonus Episode ! - Specialist Subjects

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 33:03


    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.    

    Episode 17 - Tutankhamun

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 63:37


    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.

    Bonus Episode - Quiz The Present v The Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 73:49


    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 !

    Episode 16 - The Black Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 61:20


    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.   Gimp Seagulls & Kinky Pelicans We learn some Gaelic Sam slams Padraig Post We re-write / ruin some classic songs Do Ghosts cause Earthquake.     IRN BRU AND A DOG !

    Episode 15 - The 1920s

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 71:56


    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

    Episode 14 - The American Revolution (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 69:49


    Finally ! We are back after an unintentional Christmas break. After what seems like 300 years we are ready to do our second part of the American Revolution. Tune in to hear how tensions rose and eventually lead to the birth of a nation. We also explore a very important Pamphlet , find out that American is not Canada , and answer what was happening in Lost.   WERE GETTING A BUTLINS !   Twitter – @doomedrepeatpod   Live Show Tix http://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/shows/2716

    Episode 13 - Skara Brae

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 62:24


    We are back ! and in this episode we will learn all about one of the most significant archaeological sites in Europe and what was briefly Katie’s back yard. Skara Brae !   Find out who people lived 5,000 years ago and how its not completely different to how we live now. Also in this episode the debut edition of Sam’s new gameshow. Katie Struggles with some words . Sam asks a good question and we throw shade on Barney Rubble.   Cow Boat   Get tickets for the live show here - http://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/shows/2716

    Episode 12 - The American Revolution (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 56:46


    In this episode is part one of a double header on The American Revolution! We talk about what sparked the revolution among those living in America stamps and some free Tea !  We also discover what Indigo is , why the Fonz is important to Italian history and most importantly that we Can’t do Boston accents. Listen to us try to get down with the kids while talking Tea and Marti Pellow 

    Bonus Episode ! - A Whole Lotta Quiztory

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 45:20


    Apologies guys ! The planed episode that should have been out last week is lost in time. It was really great honest . We will explain whats happened in this episode, have a quick chat about some films we've seen. SAM RAPS ! We also do a little quiz on what we have learned about history (and Wrestling) so far. Normal Service will be resumed next week.

    Episode 11 - Mary Queen of Scots

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 82:36


    In this episode Katie teaches Sam all about the turbulent life of Mary Queen of Scots. A monarch from a young age we follow her journey from Scotland to France back to Scotland before meeting her gory fate. Also in this episode Pants News , Scotland's Theme Park ,who is the current Queen of Scots ? Plus we try out for some advertising work.

    Episode 10 - Mick Foley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 93:38


    It’s a special bonus episode as the student becomes the teacher and Sam teaches Katie all about his Childhood hero Mick Foley. We learn all about the Hardcode legend’s early career his journey through WCW and ECW and to the top of WWF.  Listen as Sam gets so excited he misses out the main moment he wanted to talk about and says the phrase “and stuff like that” about 100 times  Also in  this episode Katie starts a Twitter feud with Sam !!!!

    Episode 9 - Appeasement & The Road to World War II

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 78:08


    In this episode we explore the failed policy of appeasement and how it lead to the outbreak of World War II. We explore the formation of The League of Nations and it's attempts at appeasing Hitler to prevent another war. Also in this episode , Katie goes rock n roll, some bad puns , what is Austria famous for ?  You can also go on twitter now @doomedrepeatpod to vote for the next episode topic !  BEWARE OF CHILDREN SINGING YELLOW SUBMARINE !

    Episode 8 - The Eiffel Tower

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 65:36


    In this episode we are looking at the history of one of the most iconic buildings in the world The Eiffel Tower. We find out why it was build , how the people of Paris reacted and most importantly what the hot dogs are like. Also expect some chat about Love, Lewis Capaldi and do some LIVE MATHS ! 

    Episode 7 - The Scottish Wars of Independence (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2019 70:31


    In this the final part of our trilogy on the Scottish Wars of Independence . This time were talking about Robert the Bruce and the events that led him to become the Outlaw King and his victory at Bannockburn. Eventually becoming the King of Kings and friend to Spiders !   We also explore important issues like – Is Triple H obsessed with Robert the Bruce, Is Neil Oliver Billy Connelly ? and Scotland’s got the X-Communication Factor.

    Episode 6 - The Moon Landing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 81:28


    That’s right to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing , Sam & Katie are talking about the moon landing !  Find out about the events which lead to this historic event and the amazing feats of engineering that made it happen. We also discuss karaoke and find out what part Tunnock’s teacakes and Kirspy Kreme played in the space race. Also we hear from a very special guest about their memories of this historic event ! follow us on Twitter @doomedrepeatpod

    Episode 5 - The Scottish Wars of Independence (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2019 57:16


    In the second part of our series on the Scottish Wars of Independence we look at the man with the bravest of hearts William Wallace. We find about the key battles and moments of his life including the Battle of Stirling Bridge and The Battle of Stirling Bridge.   Also in this episode   Playing Bagpipes to Penguins   Wullie Hunt   Katie goes full teacher   Is Mel Gibson Australian ?   Andy Murray   Mechanical Hedgehogs   Chris Pratt – Braveheart   Katie gets Star Wars wrong   Apologies to the people of Fife , Australia , South Lanarkshire and people called Allan

    Episode 4 - The Cuban Missile Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 56:25


    Sam & Katie are back and have once again turned back time and this episode they take a look at one of the key parts of the Cold War.  Also in this episode they explore fathers day , pitch a movie to Dave Batista and Katie performs a sequel to West Side Story.

    Episode 3 – The Scottish Wars of Independence (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2019 49:24


    In this Episode Sam & Katie look at the events that let to the Scottish wars of independence . Expect a detailed explanation of the succession crisis , KINGSHORN!! and for some reason Dave Bautista.

    Episode 2 - The Wives of King Henry VIII

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2019 63:41


    In this episode Katie takes Sam through the six wives of Henry VIII to tell the story of his reign. Expect divorce, beheading and survival, and a cameo from a Hollywood A lister who has nothing to do with the story.

    Episode 1 - The Causes of WW1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 43:35


    In this pilot episode Katie attempts to teach Sam about the chain of events that lead to WW1. Sam attempts to derail this with chat about Blink 182 , Mrs Doubtfire and a certain Scottish indie band.

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