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Join James Kay (https://twitter.com/Jkayyy) and Ryan McGown (https://www.instagram.com/ryanmcgown93/) as we tell you the stories of awesome and inspirational people that you may or may not know of! We also delve into those people who have done some downright awful things. Two good, two bad people a…

That's What People Do


    • Apr 10, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
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    • 185 EPISODES


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    Ep 175 - Rudolf Vrba | Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 100:26


    In this episode, we had to Slovakia, where we meet Walter Rosenberg, a young man whose world is about to be flipped upside down. For an ad-free experience and access to episodes a day before everyone else, consider supporting us on Patreon Here!Thanks to our sponsor, Zingari Man. Follow the link and type in TWPD10 at checkout and receive 10% off your order - www.zingariman.com/twpdpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    In the News - Ruby Franke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 63:20


    We recently watched the Disney+ documentary, 'Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke' and have a lot to say! What are your thoughts? Email us at thatswhatpeopledopodcast@gmail.comor Message us on social media by using the link HERE!For an ad-free experience, consider supporting us on Patreon HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 174 - Pocahontas | A Love Story?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 49:05


    In this episode, we look at the short life of Pocahontas, the Native American buried in Kent.Head over to Zingari Man and use code - TWPD10 at checkout for 10% off. Consider supporting us on Patreon to get your episodes earlier and ad-free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    In the News - Aaron Kosminski | The Real Jack the Ripper?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 31:36


    In this episode of In the News, we discuss the recent development in the Jack the Ripper case. Has it finally been solved?If you want to watch the documentary on YouTube, click the link HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 173 - Brother's Home | The Real Life Squid Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 71:33


    RED LIGHT...GREEN LIGHT!In this episode, we head to South Korea in the late '80s where people are disappearing, except everyone knows where they're going. What they didn't know was the extent of the horror those people were going through. If you want to support the show and get an Ad free experience, consider supporting us on Patreon | Click HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    In the News - President Trump and Elon Musk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 71:36


    In this episode of In the News, James covers the latest in the inauguration of President Trump and some of his executive orders. Big thanks to our sponsor, Zingari Man - Head to www.zingariman.com/twpdpodcastand get 10% off your order with the code TWPD10 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 172 - Ernest Shackleton - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 78:19


    Join us as we embark on the Endurance for Shackleton's infamous expedition to Antarctica. For an ad-free experience and early access to our episodes, consider supporting us on Patreon HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    TWPD Wrapped 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 33:56


    Join us as we countdown your favourite episode of 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Christmas Special - Weird Christmas Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 39:01


    Merry Christmas everyone! Join us to talk about some bizarre Christmas traditions from around the world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 171 - Ernest Shackleton - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 67:10


    In this episode, Ryan takes us to the alien world at the bottom of the globe. We journey to Antarctica in the name of glory and the Empire. Consider joining our Patreon to get early access to the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    In the News - Assisted Dying

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 48:26


    DISCLAIMER* This episode contains a discussion on assisted dying, suicide and debilitating illness.Assisted dying is being debated in the UK's House of Parliament. James walks us through some ways other countries have handled this controversial topic.If you are struggling or know someone who needs help, you can reach out at -Lifeline - 988 - USSamaritans - 116 123 - UKLifeline - 13 11 14 - AUS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    In the News - The Horrific Murder of Kristina Joksimovic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 37:56


    A look into the murder of Kristina Joksimovic, and how her case shines a light on domestic violence against women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 170: Killer Clowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 62:36


    In 2013, the English town of Northampton was terrorised by a killer clown. It didn't last long, but it helped to spark the killer clown craze of 2013 and 2016. But why clowns? Why do we fear them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 169: The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 97:36


    We conclude the tale of the disappearance of three-year-old, Madeleine McCann. We look at the police investigation and discuss the theories behind her disappearance. For and ad-free show consider supporting the show on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    In the News - Lucy Letby

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 39:23


    In this episode, we look at what's going on in the news in the UK and discuss the latest person to be identified as a serial killer in the UK, Lucy Letby, the most hated woman in Britain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 168: The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 55:43


    Would you leave your child alone on holiday?Join us as we delve into the story of one of the most famous missing person cases in the world.Consider supporting the show over on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 167: Interview with Luke Tomes - 5 Year Anniversary Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 71:21


    In this, our five year anniversary special, we sat with Luke Tomes, producer and presenter for History Hit, We find out more on his love of history and his thoughts on how we get more people interested in the subject. Consider supporting the show Here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 166: Ian Brady and Myra Hindley - The Moors Murders Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 81:45


    In this episode, we finish the story of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, the most hated people in Britain. WARNING - This episode contains detailing of murder and talk on sexual abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 165: Ian Brady and Myra Hindley | The Origin of Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 68:22


    In this episode, Ryan gives us the background on two of the most notorious child killers in UK history, Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Support the show over on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 164: Amelia Earhart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 72:53


    In this episode, we take to the skies to talk about the most famous pilot in history, Amelia Earhart. Support the show here - www.thatswpd.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    163: OJ Simpson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 82:31


    With the passing of OJ Simpson this week, we look at the controversial figures life from his stellar NFL career, to being accused and acquitted of double murder and a terrible trip to Las Vegas. Consider supporting the show here - www.thatswpd.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 162: Bonnie & Clyde

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 58:40


    In this episode, we go back to the 1930's where Bonnie and Clyde have been terrorising banks and locals. Support the show here - www.thatswpd.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 161: Hybristophilia | Bonnie and Clyde Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 51:34


    In this episode, we are joined by Jenna Lucas, TWPD's official videographer to talk about the wild world of Hybristophilia, otherwise known as Bonnie and Clyde Syndrome. Support the show - www.thatswpd.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 160: Who Killed Ken Rex McElroy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 93:41


    In this episode, we discuss the curious murder of Ken Rex McElroy and ask the question, is vigilante justice ever justified?Consider supporting the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 159: Issei Sagawa - The Kobe Cannibal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 77:16


    In this episode, we travel back to Japan where we meet Issei Sagawa. A man who would become famous for all the wrong reasons. This episode was voted for by our Patreon subscribers. If you would like to have a say in who we talk about in the future, consider supporting us - www.patreon.com/twpd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 158: Napoléon Bonaparte - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 81:58


    We conclude the story of Napoléon Bonaparte. We see him become emperor and declare war on a continent. If you would like to support the show and go ad free, check out our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    157: The Strange Case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard *Update*

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 61:32


    She's out!After serving seven years for the participation of murdering her mother, Gypsy Rose Blanchard is free from prison. We talk about her case and ponder over the ramifications of her being free. Support the show and get it Ad free over on Patreon - patreon.com/twpd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 156: NYE Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 58:58


    It's New Years Eve!! We round out the year with stats on your favourite episodes, answer some of your questions and play a quiz. Join us for a light hearted end of year episode! If you want to support the show in 2024, join our Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 155: Hans Christian Andersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 59:02


    We are just days away from Christmas which means it's time for our annual festive episode that's very rarely to do with Christmas.This week, we talk about the hopeless romantic that is Hans Christian Andersen, a man who is responsible for single handedly giving Disney something to do.Consider checking out the Patreon here - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 154 - Napoléon Bonaparte - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 84:52


    Part two is here! In this episode, we cover Napoléons tempestuous relationship with his wife. His campaign in Italy and the disastrous trip to Egypt.If you would prefer an ad free experience with early access, check out our Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 153 - Napoléon Boneparte - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 68:34


    Join us as we do what Ridley Scott didn't do, tell an accurate story of the life of Napoléon Bonaparte!To listen ad free, consider supporting us on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 152: Relaxed Fit - James' Italian Adventure and Movie Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 45:00


    In this relaxed episode, we discuss James' imminent trip across Italy and debate whether movie directors have a duty to be accurate with historical films.Support the show by joining us over on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    151: The Enfield Poltergeist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 77:46


    In this halloween episode, we cover the most documented case of a poltergeist. If you don't believe in ghosts now, you definitely wont by the end of it. Support the show on our website - www.thatswpd.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    150: Floyd Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 64:53


    In this episode, we navigate Kentucky's winding cave systems as we discuss the life of Floyd Collins, the greatest cave explorer ever. Support the show HERE! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    149: Mother Teresa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 64:25


    In this episode, we cover the life of the controversial figure, Mother Teresa. This episode was voted for by our patrons over on Patreon. If you would like to have a say on who we cover in future, consider supporting us on PATREON. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    148: Spartacus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 52:42


    How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Well for the next hour, that's what you'll be thinking about as James brings us the story of Spartacus, the slave who made an empire tremble!   Support the show here HERE!

    147: Pedro Rodrigues Filho - The Serial Killer Turned YouTuber

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 62:36


    In this episode, we cover the truly wild story of Pedro Rodrigues Filho, one of the most prolific serial killers of all time who became a YouTuber.    Support the show HERE!

    146: Eduard Bloch - Hitler's Jewish Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 77:38


    In this episode, we cover the fascinating tale of Eduard Bloch, the man who touched Hitler's heart as a young man. Enough to save his life later on.    Support the show here - www.thatswpd.com

    145: Armin Meiwes - The Rotenburg Cannibal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 73:35


    This week, we head to Germany to cover the curious case of Armin Meiwes, the only case of cannibalism in Germany. We also play the game, Totschlag or Mord?   Support us on Patreon here - www.patreon.com/twpd Check out the website here - www.thatswpd.com

    Jack the Ripper - Four Year Special with Terry Wade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 99:02


    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! We've been saying we would do this for years now, but we've finally done it. We sat down with Ripperologist, Terry Wade to discuss the most famous unsolved case in criminal history. Jack the Ripper!   Support the show Here!

    143: Miriam Rodríguez Martínez - The Baddest Mom in Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 74:56


    This week, we cover the truly inspirational story Miriam Rodríguez Martínez, a mom who went above and beyond to hunt down those involved in her daughters death.    Support the show Here!

    142: The Marquis de Sade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 79:06


    In this episode, we make Fifty Shades of Grey look innocent by covering the life of one of France's most depraved men, the Marquis de Sade.   Support the show Here!

    141: Dr Crippen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 77:25


    This week, we cover the curious case of Dr Crippen and the murder of his wife, Cora.    Support the show HERE!

    140: Peter Sutcliffe - The Yorkshire Ripper

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 63:00


    This week, James covers the case of Britains second most prolific serial killer. Peter Sutcliffe, A.K.A. The Yorkshire Ripper.    Support the show here - www.thatswpd.com 

    139: Gary Glitter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 82:38


    This week, Ryan goes over the colourful life and career of 'The Leader', Gary Glitter.  Support the show HERE!

    138: The Strange Case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard - Mommy Dead and Dearest Documentary Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 81:17


    In this episode, we discuss the truly bizarre case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard who conspired with her boyfriend to murder her manipulative mother. We watched the documentary 'Mommy Dead and Dearest' and discuss the case. It's a wild ride.  Support the show HERE!

    137: Bert Trautmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 49:01


    He's finally done it, James has done an episode about football! Join us as we talk about one of the greatest goalkeepers to grace the game, Bert Trautmann. Support the show HERE!

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    136: Typhoid Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 56:43


    In this weeks episode, Ryan tells us the story of Typhoid Mary and advocates for the use of 'sick days'.  Support the show HERE!

    135: Saint Valentine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 52:23


    It's the day of love. So indulge us as we sh*t all over Valentine's Day and tell you the real story behind it all.    Support the show HERE! 

    134: Frederick Douglass

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 52:46


    In honour of Black History Month, James brings us the story of one of the most influential men in history, Frederick Douglass.    Support the show HERE!

    133: Shamima Begum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 55:32


    This week, we walk through the unravelling story of Shamima Begum and ask the simple question, should she be allowed back into the UK??    Support the show HERE!

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