Talking History with Phillipa Vincent-Connolly

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Join Phillipa as she interviews an array of different guests from all walks of life, talking about a variety of topics in a historical context.

Phillipa Vincent-Connolly


    • Nov 12, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Episode 23 - In conversation with Emmeline Burdett

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 46:42


    In conversation with Emmeline Burdett, Co-editor at Public Disability History and author of Disability, Nazi Euthanasia, and the Legacy of the Nuremberg Medical Trial (Disability in Society), We discuss disability history, activism, being disabled ourselves, and so much more. 

    Episode 22 -In conversation with Kevin Draper, New York City Historian, about all things Andrew Carneige, Napoleon Hill and New York City

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 33:36


    Episode 22 - In conversation with Kevin Draper, New York City Historian, Historical Consultant, Public Speaker, Co-Founder, and Chief Experience Officer of New York Historical Tours, about all things Andrew Carnegie, Napoleon Hill and New York City during the Gilded Age and La Belle Epoque eras.

    Episode 21 - In conversation with Anne-Marie McNicholas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 76:45


    Episode 21 - In conversation with Anne-Marie McNicolas, a specialist teacher to neurodivergent undergraduate and graduate students, discussing all things disability history. (Sorry about the interruption of the telephone call towards the end!)

    Episode 20 - In Conversation with Dr Simon Jarrett where we discuss his work as a disability historian

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 43:40


    Dr Simon Jarrett is a historian of disability, specialising in writing and researching about intellectual disability. He has written a book called "Those they called Idiots" and is working on many other projects relating to disability history.

    Episode 19 - In conversation with Ashlie Newcombe, as History graduate from Greenwich University, who discusses how Anne Boleyn has been per

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 46:19


    In conversation with Ashlie Newcombe, a History graduate from Greenwich University, who discusses how Anne Boleyn has been perceived in historical fiction, film, tv and social media

    Episode 18 - Maria Zani. Up-and-coming Tv Executive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 81:49


    Here is Episode 18 of my Talking History Podcast in a vlog, where I get to talk to the amazing Maria A Zani who is an up-and-coming TV executive. We discuss everything from her being a music promoter, disability activist, working in film and tv, and being a neighbour and friend of a 99 year old socialite, who knew Henry Ford, Napoleon Hill, Thomas A. Edison and also joining the Napoleon Hill Institute to further her change in mindset and be able to achieve her goals. (Maria has many, and she is amazing, and can talk for Scotland, even though she's Italian!) Love her.

    Episode 17 - In Conversation with Phil Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 45:00


    Phil Roberts is a biographer of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and resides in Wolsey's home town of Ipswich.

    Episode 16 - In conversation with Rebecca Rideal, producer, historian, podcaster, and author of 1066: Plague, War and Hellfire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 40:27


    Phillipa is in conversation with historian, producer of HisFest and author of 1666: Plague, War and Hellfire. Rebecca talks about her work as a freelance historian, specialising in the Stuart Dynasty.

    Episode 15 - In Conversation with David Smith, A Young Henry VIII Re-enactor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 55:35


    In Conversation with David Smith, A Young Henry VIII Re-enactor, who brings Henry VIII to life at heritage site across the UK.

    Episode 13 - In conversation with Neha Roy about her book, Henry VIII's Imprisoned Women: The Women of the Tower

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 27:28


    Phillipa talks to Neha Roy about her non-fiction book, Henry VIII 's Imprisoned Women: The Women of the Tower published by Pen and Sword books.

    Episode 12 - Lyn Bowles interviewing me about writing, and the Timeless Falcon Dual Timeline series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 16:15


    Episode 12 - A recording of an interview of me by Lyn Bowles which was live a while ago on BBC Radio Wales. Lyn talks to me about my writing, and the Timeless Falcon Dual Timeline Series.

    Episode 11 - in conversation with Martyn Ware of Heaven 17, BEF, and founder of Human League.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 54:53


    A recording of a conversation I had with Martyn in 2021. We discussed the back catalogue of H17, the Human League, his work, teaching and, of course, a little bit about history.

    Episode 10 - In conversation with David Zierler, Director of the Caltech Heritage Project.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 57:57


    Professor David Zierler talks about his post graduate research on chemical weapons used during the Vietnam War, the Cold War and the implications of the Ukraine War, amongst other topics.

    In conversation with Gina Clark, The Tudor Dreams Historical Costumier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 37:00


    I'm conversation with the wonderful Gina Clark, the Tudor Dreams Historical Costumier, talking about how she started making historical costumes, bring joy to so many people with the amazing gowns she makes.

    Episode 6 - Jay Britton, from the Tudor Songbook. A classically trained singer from the Royal Academy of Music

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 34:01


    In conversation with the fabulous Jay Britton, talking about her work as a classically trained musician from the Royal Academy of Music, who brings to life a plethora of Tudor songs through her live and recorded performances at English heritage sites.

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    Episode 8 - Ashlie Newcombe, Aspiring author and student of History at the University of Greenwich

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 33:39


    Episode 8 - interviews ME about Historical Fiction, and its effects of putting history back in the spotlight.

    Episode 5 - In conversation with history researcher, writer and author Sylvia Barbara Soberton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 51:05


    Episode 5 - In conversation with history researcher, writer and author Sylvia Barbara Soberton

    Episode 4 - Kim Smith interviews me

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 28:44


    In Episode 4, Kim Smith, a radio presenter interviews me about my love of the 1980s, Boy George and Marc Almond. Growing up as a disabled teenager, and my writing as a historian and magazine editor.

    Episode 3 - In conversation with historian, Dr Linda Porter.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 44:48


    Episode 3 - In conversation with writer, author and historian, Dr Linda Porter where we discuss all things pertaining to the Stuarts.

    Episode 2 - In conversation with Ty Jeffries aka Miss Hope Springs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 33:41


    Phillipa in conversation with composer, musician and live entertainer Ty Jeffries talking musicals, film stars, Hollywood, film and live performance.

    Episode 1 - Mik Scarlet talks all things disability history, inclusion, ableism...and music.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 75:58


    My first podcast is with Mik Scarlet, - journalist, broadcaster and inclusion expert. Where we talk about all things disability history, inclusion, ableism, politics and music...well Mik does. I can't because I can't get a word in edgeways!

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