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Latest podcast episodes about king edward viii

The James Perspective
TJP FULL EPISODE 1378 Legal Monday 060225 with Maddie and TFT Gross vs Lopez

The James Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 114:40


On todays show Maddie, breaks down  the legal case Goss vs. Lopez, a 1974 civil rights case where students were suspended without due process. The majority ruled that students have property and liberty interests protected by the 14th Amendment, requiring due process for suspensions of 10 days or less. The dissent argued that 10 days is de minimis. The case highlighted the shift from principals handling discipline to legal proceedings. The conversation also touched on current events, including Trump's social media activities, Bono's political involvement, and the impact of California's policies on national issues. The discussion covered various political and social issues, including the chaos in government, the impact of tariffs, and the potential military actions against Iran. Glenn Cox and others debated the role of chaos in economic systems, with libertarians seen as promoting chaos to prevent government control. The conversation also touched on the Democratic Party's strategies, the rise of AOC, and the challenges of homelessness in California. Additionally, they discussed the complexities of tariff laws, the potential for a nuclear arms race in the Middle East, and the implications of Trump's foreign policies. The group also mentioned the impact of social media on political discourse and the trolling tactics used by Trump. The conversation revolves around the critique of two movies, one about King Edward VIII and another titled "Leave the World Behind," which was deemed poorly made. They discuss the impressive performance of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller in hostile interviews, suggesting he might be a robot. The discussion shifts to the debt rescission clock, explaining the process by which the administration can request Congress to rescind unspent funds, with a 45-day timer and a 25-day period for House action. They also touch on Tesla's new home delivery service, which has started testing in Austin. Don't Miss IT!

Roar of the Lions UK | A British Detroit Lions Podcast
College Football Podcast: Open Forum!

Roar of the Lions UK | A British Detroit Lions Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 147:13


King Edward VIII, Babe Ruth and Jesse Owens walk into a bar... We are down to one more game in the College Football season, the one that rules them all, the National Championship Game! Join Ryan and Antony as they look back at the Playoff Semi-Finals as four remaining contenders battled it out to be the last two standing, and how those two victors matchup for the Championship Game! And as Antony has done a severe for this week we open up the floor to you the listeners to give us things to talk about relating to the Draft, College Football, or anything else! Join us as we go back to College! Explicit Language is in this Podcast. Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/Jw7tWfCnqN Facebook page: @Roarothelionsuk Facebook group: Detroit Lions Fans UK One Pride World Wide Twitter: @ROTL_UK Instagram: @ROTL.UK Twitch: rotl_uk YouTube: Roar Of The Lions UK Website: Rotluk.com (new merch store available via website)

Weird Crap in Australia
Episode 344 - The Royal Train Wreck (1920)

Weird Crap in Australia

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 32:26


A Royal Train carrying Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), derailed near Jarnadup, Western Australia, during his Australian tour. The accident occurred when the rails spread, causing the last two carriages, including the Prince's, to overturn down a low embankment. Remarkably, no one was injured, though the event temporarily trapped the Prince and his entourage in the overturned carriage. This incident, though potentially perilous, endeared the Prince even more to Australians. Known affectionately as the “Digger Prince,” his poise and quick wit during the ordeal reinforced his popularity with the public, already captivated by his tour of the country. The event remains a notable chapter in the history of royal visits to Australia, reflecting both the challenges of travel and the Prince's grace under pressure.Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the derailment, the tour, and the wider context of royal visits to Australia.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

New Books Network
Paul French, "Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson" (St. Martin's Press, 2024)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 48:00


When defenders of the British royal family scrounged around for dirt on Wallis Simpson, the divorced U.S.-born fiancee of King Edward VIII, they often highlighted her year spent in China—often sharing scurrilous, and poorly-sourced–if not entirely unfounded–details of her time there. China historian Paul French tries to set the record straight with Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson (St. Martins: 2024). Simpson managed to have a jam-packed year, with time spent in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, as different warlords fought for control of China. Paul French was born in London and lived and worked in Shanghai for many years. His book Midnight in Peking was a New York Times Bestseller and a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week. He received the Mystery Writers' of America Edgar award for Best Fact Crime and a Crime Writers' Association (UK) Dagger award for non-fiction. Both Midnight in Peking and his latest book City of Devils: A Shanghai Noir are currently in development for film. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Her Lotus Year. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in History
Paul French, "Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson" (St. Martin's Press, 2024)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 48:00


When defenders of the British royal family scrounged around for dirt on Wallis Simpson, the divorced U.S.-born fiancee of King Edward VIII, they often highlighted her year spent in China—often sharing scurrilous, and poorly-sourced–if not entirely unfounded–details of her time there. China historian Paul French tries to set the record straight with Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson (St. Martins: 2024). Simpson managed to have a jam-packed year, with time spent in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, as different warlords fought for control of China. Paul French was born in London and lived and worked in Shanghai for many years. His book Midnight in Peking was a New York Times Bestseller and a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week. He received the Mystery Writers' of America Edgar award for Best Fact Crime and a Crime Writers' Association (UK) Dagger award for non-fiction. Both Midnight in Peking and his latest book City of Devils: A Shanghai Noir are currently in development for film. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Her Lotus Year. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

New Books in Biography
Paul French, "Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson" (St. Martin's Press, 2024)

New Books in Biography

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 48:00


When defenders of the British royal family scrounged around for dirt on Wallis Simpson, the divorced U.S.-born fiancee of King Edward VIII, they often highlighted her year spent in China—often sharing scurrilous, and poorly-sourced–if not entirely unfounded–details of her time there. China historian Paul French tries to set the record straight with Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson (St. Martins: 2024). Simpson managed to have a jam-packed year, with time spent in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, as different warlords fought for control of China. Paul French was born in London and lived and worked in Shanghai for many years. His book Midnight in Peking was a New York Times Bestseller and a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week. He received the Mystery Writers' of America Edgar award for Best Fact Crime and a Crime Writers' Association (UK) Dagger award for non-fiction. Both Midnight in Peking and his latest book City of Devils: A Shanghai Noir are currently in development for film. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Her Lotus Year. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

New Books in Chinese Studies
Paul French, "Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson" (St. Martin's Press, 2024)

New Books in Chinese Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 48:00


When defenders of the British royal family scrounged around for dirt on Wallis Simpson, the divorced U.S.-born fiancee of King Edward VIII, they often highlighted her year spent in China—often sharing scurrilous, and poorly-sourced–if not entirely unfounded–details of her time there. China historian Paul French tries to set the record straight with Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson (St. Martins: 2024). Simpson managed to have a jam-packed year, with time spent in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, as different warlords fought for control of China. Paul French was born in London and lived and worked in Shanghai for many years. His book Midnight in Peking was a New York Times Bestseller and a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week. He received the Mystery Writers' of America Edgar award for Best Fact Crime and a Crime Writers' Association (UK) Dagger award for non-fiction. Both Midnight in Peking and his latest book City of Devils: A Shanghai Noir are currently in development for film. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Her Lotus Year. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

New Books in Women's History
Paul French, "Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson" (St. Martin's Press, 2024)

New Books in Women's History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 48:00


When defenders of the British royal family scrounged around for dirt on Wallis Simpson, the divorced U.S.-born fiancee of King Edward VIII, they often highlighted her year spent in China—often sharing scurrilous, and poorly-sourced–if not entirely unfounded–details of her time there. China historian Paul French tries to set the record straight with Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson (St. Martins: 2024). Simpson managed to have a jam-packed year, with time spent in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, as different warlords fought for control of China. Paul French was born in London and lived and worked in Shanghai for many years. His book Midnight in Peking was a New York Times Bestseller and a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week. He received the Mystery Writers' of America Edgar award for Best Fact Crime and a Crime Writers' Association (UK) Dagger award for non-fiction. Both Midnight in Peking and his latest book City of Devils: A Shanghai Noir are currently in development for film. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Her Lotus Year. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Asian Review of Books
Paul French, "Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson" (St. Martin's Press, 2024)

Asian Review of Books

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 48:00


When defenders of the British royal family scrounged around for dirt on Wallis Simpson, the divorced U.S.-born fiancee of King Edward VIII, they often highlighted her year spent in China—often sharing scurrilous, and poorly-sourced–if not entirely unfounded–details of her time there. China historian Paul French tries to set the record straight with Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson (St. Martins: 2024). Simpson managed to have a jam-packed year, with time spent in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, as different warlords fought for control of China. Paul French was born in London and lived and worked in Shanghai for many years. His book Midnight in Peking was a New York Times Bestseller and a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week. He received the Mystery Writers' of America Edgar award for Best Fact Crime and a Crime Writers' Association (UK) Dagger award for non-fiction. Both Midnight in Peking and his latest book City of Devils: A Shanghai Noir are currently in development for film. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Her Lotus Year. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-review

China Books
Ep. 15: Paul French on Wallis Simpson's China Year

China Books

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 36:30


The American socialite Wallis Simpson is best known as the wife of former British king Edward VIII. When they announced their intention to marry, her status as a divorcée (and an American) caused a constitutional crisis that led to Edward's abdication in 1936. But long before that, Simpson's adventures had led her to spend a year in interwar China, from 1924-25, while fleeing her abusive first husband and allegedly transporting U.S. diplomatic documents. Later maligned by the British press for this "lotus year," the truth of Simpson's China sojourn reveals much about the chaotic state of the nation in the 1920s, and attitudes toward it — and foreigners living there — from outside.Our guest on the podcast this month is Paul French, a British writer who lived in Shanghai in the 1990s and 2000s, where he ran a market research firm. He is the author of several books on modern Chinese history, including the bestselling Midnight in Peking (Viking, 2012) and City of Devils (Picador, 2018). His latest title, Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson (St Martin's Press, 2024), tells the full story of Simpson's China year, long before her tryst with King Edward VIII caused a scandal worthy of Harry and Megan. French talked to us about the political backdrop to this personal drama, what it shows about the status of foreigners in China, and the state of the “China book” in general.The China Books Podcast is a companion of China Books Review, a project of Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations and The Wire, a digital business platform that also publishes The Wire China. For any queries or comments, please write to editor[at]chinabooksreview.com.

Good Company in the Car
The Royal Scandal and Musical Frisson

Good Company in the Car

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 28:21 Transcription Available


(This AI generated summary is over the top!) In this lively episode, Jack and Kevin dive into a whirlwind of topics, starting with a humorous introduction and a shared love for music. As they discuss the Marvel TV spinoff "Agatha All Along," Jack shares his emotional connection to music, known as "frisson," and how certain songs, like the show's witchy ballad, evoke powerful responses in him. The conversation then shifts to a captivating exploration of royal history, focusing on the notorious romance between King Edward VIII and American socialite Wallis Simpson. Jack recounts the scandalous abdication of the king for the woman he loved, offering intriguing insights into the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. As they delve into the past, Jack reveals a personal connection to the royal saga through a chance encounter with a relative of Wallis Simpson. Amidst tales of royalty and music, this episode offers a delightful blend of humor, history, and personal anecdotes, leaving listeners entertained and enlightened.  

How Do You Say That?!
Toby Jackson: The one with the Wonkily Written Script!

How Do You Say That?!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 33:27


In episode 89 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Toby Jackson joins Sam and Mark to talk about finding the joy in a script that can only be described as wonkily written, how to re-live a historical documentary without giving too much away, we try and go a bit saucy, and Sam brings out a wonderful little girl train character in the wildcard!Our VO question this week is all about how playing video games can help influence your character decisions.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Next you want to find out some initial information about what type of EVC they would like, and discuss some options with them, such as what the benefits or disadvantages would be with certain product choices. The types of things a customer would need to consider are aesthetics, cost, safety features, connectivity from the installation location, and finally, whether it is a suitable product for the existing electrical system at the property, which you will assess when you conduct the site survey but the customer should understand that this could affect the product options available to them.Script 2Most of what we know about Wallis Simpson is the unforgettable affair that led to the abdication of King Edward VIII. Yet, Bessie Wallis Warfield was once just a girl from Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania. So how exactly did this American socialite and divorcée lure the King of England away from the throne - and what was Edward's strategy here? Did he ever really want to become King at all? Was Wallis simply a guaranteed way out of a life he never wanted in the first place?**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Manchester based voice actor Toby Jackson started out studying game design at University so that he could become a game developer, but left that course after one week because he "didn't like how they were doing things!" One of his first jobs was making e-learning programs for students – which inspired him to learn how to be a voiceover because those e-learning programs needed vo! Fast forward four years, and he has just voiced his first video game set to be released soon and carried on his game development journey by making his own game and documenting it all online. Toby's Website Toby's Facebook page Toby on YouTube @tobyjvoiceover on Instagram @tobyjvoiceover on TwitterResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character...

Rex Factor
S3.66 Wallis Simpson: Biography

Rex Factor

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 73:47


In the first two episodes, we tackle one of the most controversial women in English royal history, Wallis Simpson. Technically not a consort, but her role in the Abdication Crisis and marrying the (former) King Edward VIII makes hers a fascinating and pertinent part of the story. In this episode, we tell her full life story, from growing up in Baltimore to marrying the king and having tea with Hitler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anglotopia Podcast
Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 25 – Was Edward VIII a Nazi? Interview with Author Jane Tippett on the Abdication Crisis

Anglotopia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024


This week, we have a special guest, author Jane Tippett, who has written a new book about Edward VIII called Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII. Tippett discusses her book on the abdication crisis and the life of King Edward VIII. She talks about her research process and the surprising access she had to the Royal Archives. Tippett explores Edward's role as a writer and the significance of his memoirs. She also addresses the controversy surrounding Edward's relationship with Nazi Germany and dispels misconceptions. Tippett highlights the complex dynamics between Edward, his ghostwriter Charles Murphy, and figures like Winston Churchill. Overall, this interview and her book offer a fresh perspective on Edward's life and the challenges prevailing in the narratives. Links Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII on Amazon Abdication Crisis Article on Anglotopia Win a signed copy of Once a King Jane Tippett Official Website Edward and Mrs Simpson Drama The Royal Archives Takeaways Author Jane Tippett had surprising access to the Royal Archives for her research on King Edward VIII and the abdication crisis. Edward's memoirs, written with the help of ghostwriter Charles Murphy, offer a new perspective on his life and challenge prevailing narratives. Tippett dispels misconceptions about Edward's relationship with Nazi Germany and highlights his role as an appeaser. Winston Churchill played a complex role in the abdication crisis and had a strained relationship with Edward during the writing of his memoirs. The book provides a fresh lens on significant moments in history and offers insights into Edward's humanity and individuality. Sound Bites “Edward's memoirs offer a new perspective on his life and challenge prevailing narratives.” “Churchill's role in the abdication crisis was complex and had implications for his own political career.” “One of the most surprising threads in the research was discovering Edward's talent as a writer.” Chapters 00:00 The Abdication Crisis and King Edward VIII 04:08 Charles Murphy: Shaping Edward's Memoir 13:54 Edward's Relationship with Nazi Germany 23:17 Edward's Life in the Bahamas 25:17 The Fictionalized Portrayal of Edward's Story 28:51 Edward's Memoirs and Misconceptions 31:05 The Royal Family's Reaction 32:57 Accessing the Royal Archives 35:39 Edward as a Writer 40:19 Winston Churchill's Role 46:13 A New Perspective on Edward 47:00 Jane Tippett's Next Book Video Version

Anglotopia Podcast
Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 25 - Was Edward VIII a Nazi? Interview with Author Jane Tippett on the Abdication Crisis

Anglotopia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 49:08 Transcription Available


This week, we have a special guest, author Jane Tippett, who has written a new book about Edward VIII called Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII. Tippett discusses her book on the abdication crisis and the life of King Edward VIII. She talks about her research process and the surprising access she had to the Royal Archives. Tippett explores Edward's role as a writer and the significance of his memoirs. She also addresses the controversy surrounding Edward's relationship with Nazi Germany and dispels misconceptions. Tippett highlights the complex dynamics between Edward, his ghostwriter Charles Murphy, and figures like Winston Churchill. Overall, this interview and her book offer a fresh perspective on Edward's life and the challenges prevailing in the narratives. Links Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII on Amazon Abdication Crisis Article on Anglotopia Win a signed copy of Once a King Jane Tippett Official Website Edward and Mrs Simpson Drama The Royal Archives Takeaways Author Jane Tippett had surprising access to the Royal Archives for her research on King Edward VIII and the abdication crisis. Edward's memoirs, written with the help of ghostwriter Charles Murphy, offer a new perspective on his life and challenge prevailing narratives. Tippett dispels misconceptions about Edward's relationship with Nazi Germany and highlights his role as an appeaser. Winston Churchill played a complex role in the abdication crisis and had a strained relationship with Edward during the writing of his memoirs. The book provides a fresh lens on significant moments in history and offers insights into Edward's humanity and individuality. Sound Bites “Edward's memoirs offer a new perspective on his life and challenge prevailing narratives.” “Churchill's role in the abdication crisis was complex and had implications for his own political career.” “One of the most surprising threads in the research was discovering Edward's talent as a writer.” Chapters 00:00 The Abdication Crisis and King Edward VIII 04:08 Charles Murphy: Shaping Edward's Memoir 13:54 Edward's Relationship with Nazi Germany 23:17 Edward's Life in the Bahamas 25:17 The Fictionalized Portrayal of Edward's Story 28:51 Edward's Memoirs and Misconceptions 31:05 The Royal Family's Reaction 32:57 Accessing the Royal Archives 35:39 Edward as a Writer 40:19 Winston Churchill's Role 46:13 A New Perspective on Edward 47:00 Jane Tippett's Next Book

The Scandal Mongers Podcast
Royalty & The Law: Prince Andrew & The Duke of Windsor | Ep.52 | Scandal Mongers Podcast

The Scandal Mongers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 70:41


We have two scandalous stories this week, but on a similar theme.Firstly our friend Dai Davies - former top royal protection officer - returns to the podcast to talk about how his former colleagues in the Metropolitan police have been dealing with royal scandals recently, and especially their interest (or lack of!) in certain allegations involving Prince Andrew, the disgraced Duke of York, and his past life as a trade envoy. Are we really all equal before the law in modern Britain?Then Andrew and Phil are joined by American fingerprint expert Pat Wertheim to discuss one of the greatest unsolved royal mysteries of all time - the murder of multi millionaire Harry Oakes in the Bahamas during the Second World War, whilst the Duke of Windsor - former King Edward VIII - is governor of the island. Is the Duke, along with others close to the case, involved in unusual financial dealings? Why did he treat the murder investigation in such an unorthodox manner? And why was an innocent man almost sent to the gallows whilst the obvious suspect walked clean away?It's a colourful tale worthy of Agatha Christie and, although the mystery has still not been solved, Pat and Andrew share their theories!You can buy books from the authors we feature here in our own Scandal Mongers bookshop - along with thousands more.https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/scandalmongersLooking for the perfect gift for a special scandalous someone - or someone you'd like to get scandalous with? We're here to help.https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScandalMongers*** If you enjoy our work please consider clicking the YouTube subscribe button, even if you listen to us on an audio app. It will help our brand to grow and our content to reach new ears.Andrew Lowniehttps://twitter.com/andrewlowniePhil Craighttps://twitter.com/philmcraigScandal Mongershttps://twitter.com/MongersPodcastScandal Mongers is available to watch on YouTubeYou can get in touch with the show hosts via...team@podcastworld.org (place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading please).This show is part of the PodcastWorld.org network. For your own show please get in contact via the email address above.Production byTheo XKerem Isik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights from Talking History
The Abdication Crisis

Highlights from Talking History

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 52:53


This week on Talking History: Patrick explores the abdication of King Edward VIII with Adrian Phillips, author of 'The King Who Had to Go: Edward VIII, Mrs. Simpson, and the Hidden Politics of the Abdication Crisis' as well as 'The First Royal Media War: Edward VIII, the Abdication and the Press'; journalist and author, Emily Hourican; and Cathal Brennan, co-presenter of 'The Irish History Show Podcast'.

Nightlife
From King Edward VIII to the Duke of Windsor: revealing memoirs discovered

Nightlife

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 41:53


The discovery of memoirs reveal the man behind the controversy

The A to Z English Podcast
A to Z This Day in World History | December 11th

The A to Z English Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 3:14


Here are a few significant events that happened on December 11:1936: King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom abdicated the throne in order to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée.1941: The United States entered World War II following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. On December 11, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States.1972: Apollo 17, the final mission of NASA's Apollo program, became the sixth and last Apollo mission to land on the Moon. Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt spent about 75 hours on the lunar surface.1997: The Kyoto Protocol was adopted by a conference of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The protocol set binding targets for industrialized countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.Remember that historical events can be subjective, and what is considered "major" can vary depending on cultural, regional, or individual perspectives.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-this-day-in-world-history-december-11th/Social Media:WeChat account ID: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Joplin/Piano_Rolls_from_archiveorg/ScottJoplin-RagtimeDance1906/https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Presidents, Prime Ministers, Kings and Queens
128. Edward VIII (January 1936-December 1936)

Presidents, Prime Ministers, Kings and Queens

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 39:40


Iain Dale talks to historian and Conservative MP Damian Collins about the life and very short reign of King Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne before being crowned in December 1936.Kings & Queens, edited by Iain Dale is available in hardback at £25.00. Signed copies available at https://www.politicos.co.uk

Trashy Royals
34. Maxine Elliott and the Château de l'Horizon

Trashy Royals

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 57:36


At the turn of the last century, the French Riviera was mostly a winter destination for those in colder climates. It turns out that "fun in the sun" and "playground for the rich" are fairly modern concepts, but in a brilliant real estate move, American actress Maxine Elliott created both. Her waterfront Château de l'Horizon, constructed in 1932, became a veritable clubhouse for the rich, famous, and powerful on both sides of the Atlantic. Alicia takes us through some of the more notable personages, stories, and affairs from the heyday of the Château de l'Horizon, under Maxine Elliott's ownership, and later that of Prince Aly Khan. Among the luminaries who appear in this episode: Gerald and Sara Murphy; King Edward VII; William Montagu, 9th Duke of Manchester; George Keppel; Alice Keppel; Jennie Jerome Churchill; Winston Churchill; Elsie de Wolfe; Prince George, Duke of Kent; J.P. Morgan; King George V; King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson; Cecil Beaton; Cimmie Mosley; Picasso; Prime Minister David Lloyd George; the Aga Khan; Clark Gable; George Bernard Shaw; Lady Diana Cooper; Lady Doris Castlerosse; Daisy Fellows; Marion Davies; Edwina Mountbatten, Countess of Burma; The Mitford Sisters (and their brother); Randolph Churchill Jr.; Evelyn Waugh; Gloria Guinness; Kick Kennedy; Prince Aly Khan; Pamela Churchill; Rita Hayworth; Gianni Agnelli; JFK and Jackie Kennedy; Aristotle Onassis; Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher, just to name a few. Listen ad-free at patreon.com/trashyroyalspodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Royally Obsessed
An Examination of Edward VIII + Special Guest Jane Marguerite Tippett

Royally Obsessed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 28:24


This week we're throwing out our typical script and bringing you a special interview episode. We're joined by author and archivist Jane Marguerite Tippett, author of the forthcoming book Once a King (out March 2024 in the U.S.), to revisit the legacy of King Edward VIII, later the Duke of Windsor. Tippett recently unearthed the unpublished notes and memoir drafts of Edward VIII's ghostwriter, which covers the royal's relationship with Wallis Simpson, Edward VIII's view on the abdication, his post-royal life and more.--Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal news at purewow.com/royals. Shop Royally Obsessed sweatshirts and totes at shop.royallyobsessed.com. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast (edited) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The A to Z English Podcast
A to Z This Day in World History | October 27th

The A to Z English Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 4:38


On October 27th in world history:1904: The New York City Subway system officially opened, becoming one of the world's largest and busiest public transportation systems. The subway's first line, known as the "IRT" (Interborough Rapid Transit), began operation, and it played a significant role in the development and growth of New York City.1936: Wallis Simpson, an American socialite, filed for divorce from her second husband, Ernest Simpson. This event would have significant historical consequences, as King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom would later abdicate the throne in order to marry Wallis Simpson, sparking a constitutional crisis.1962: During the Cuban Missile Crisis, U.S. Navy reconnaissance planes took photographs revealing the presence of Soviet missile bases in Cuba, escalating the tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union and bringing the world closer to the brink of nuclear war.1988: Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, approved the Civil Liberties Act, which formally apologized for the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II and provided reparations to survivors. This act acknowledged the injustice and discrimination faced by Japanese-Americans during the war.2010: The Chilean miners who had been trapped underground in the San José Mine for over two months were successfully rescued. The operation captivated the world's attention, and all 33 miners were brought to the surface safely.These are just a few notable events that happened on October 27th in history.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-this-day-in-world-history-october-27th/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Best in Mystery, Romance and Historicals
Christine Wells – Royal Secrets

The Best in Mystery, Romance and Historicals

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 27:21


Christine Wells has a gift for digging out history's hidden stories, and her latest book, The Royal Windsor Secret. is the perfect, delicious mix of fact and speculation that her readers have come to love. In it Christine asks the question “What if it Edward, Prince of Wales, the man who briefly became King Edward VIII, had a love child?” Hi there. I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler, and a chance remark from a friend suggesting Edward sowed wild oats during his stay in Australia in his youth. got Christine thinking. The result is another of her engrossing historical fiction tales, with plenty of fascinating historical fact spiced up with some “what if” suggestions. Encore is the show for returning authors, and this is Christine second appearance on the Binge Reading podcast. She was last on back in 2020 talking about her World War II spy stories, like The Juliette Code and Sisters Of The Resistance, the last one featuring Catherine Dior's little known wartime activities. Our Reader Offers - Free and Sales Books Our reader offers this week include a Sale Special on Unbridled Vengeance, Book#5 in the Of Gold & Blood series, as part of the Fall in Love With Historical Romance offer. A rancher faces a trumped up murder charge. His beautiful French neighbor has facts that will clear his name, but she can only speak up at the risk of her own life. UNBRIDLED VENGEANCE SALE https://books.bookfunnel.com/fallinlovehistromance/agj3oedc0x We've also got another Kobo Free Genre List offer running until October 8th with lots of great first in series books and multiple genres. Available for free download, including Poisoned Legacy, Book #1 in the Of Gold & Blood series. Visit the following link(s) to see the promotion: ​https://www.kobo.com/p/free-ebooks​! If you live in a country that isn't included in this promotion, you may have trouble accessing the sale link. If this happens, change the flag at the top of the Kobo homepage to one of the included countries to see the sale link properly. She's a traveling singer. He's an Aussie adventurer. Together, they'll dig up the secrets of a deadly gold mine. FREE KOBO LIST BOOKS Links to things mentioned in the episode Marguerite Meller: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marguerite_Alibert Duke of Windsor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marguerite_Alibert Wallis Simpson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallis_Simpson Shepheard's Hotel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepheard%27s_Hotel Elizabeth Peter's Amelia Peabody Mysteries: https://www.goodreads.com/series/40876-amelia-peabody Elizabeth Peters:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Mertz Special Air Service History:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Special_Air_Service The Cartiers: the Untold Family History by Francesca Cartier Brickell: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/588686/the-cartiers-by-francesca-cartier-brickell/ Cartier designers:  https://www.madridluxurydistrict.com/en/asociado/cartier-2/ Paddy Bennett: Ian Fleming's Secretary, the model for Miss Moneypenny: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddy_Ridsdale Mick Herron: https://www.mickherron.com/ Slow Horses: https://www.mickherron.com/titles/mick-herron-6/slow-horses/9781399803052/ Natasha Lester: The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard: https://www.goodreads.com/?ref=nav_hom Where to find Christine Wells online Website: Christine-wells.com Facebook: @christinewellsAuthor Instagram: @christinewells Introducing historic fiction author Christine Wells But now here's Christine. Hello there, Christine. And welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Christine Wells: Hi Jenny, thanks so much for having me. Jenny Wheeler: The last time we talked together on Binge Reading was in May, 2020, and a tremendous amount of stuff has happened since then, including a pandemic. At that time, you were writing about World War II women spies,

Fascinating People, Fascinating Places
POISONOUS WORDS: LORD HAW HAW THE NAZI PROPAGANDA TOOL

Fascinating People, Fascinating Places

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 32:32


During World War II, a new medium gave people on the homefront the kind of insight into the frontlines they had lacked during World War I: Radio. This relatively new technology enabled political figures such as Winston Churchill to warn of the dangers on Nazism even before the war. But radiowaves are not confined by national boundaries and the British were not the only ones to see the usefulness of this technology during war time. In 1939, listeners in the UK began hearing seemingly British yet unwelcome messages over the radio. In this episode I explore, Lord Haw Haw and the Nazi's radio propaganda machine. Related episodes: The Göring Brothers: Albert and Hermann The Hindenburg Disaster East Germany This episode is sponsored by World History Encyclopedia, one of top history websites on the internet. I love the fact that they're not a Wiki: Every article they publish is reviewed by their editorial team, not only for being accurate, but also for being interesting to read. The website is run as a non-profit organization, so you won't be bombarded by annoying ads and it's completely free. It's a great site; and don't just take my word for it they've been recommended by many academic institutions including Oxford University. Go check them out at WorldHistory.org or follow this link: World History Encyclopedia Music: Pixabay Sound: Public domain speeches from Winston Churchill, King Edward VIII and William Joyce AKA Lord Haw Haw Während des Zweiten Weltkriegs gab ein neues Medium den Menschen an der Heimatfront den Einblick in die Frontlinien, der ihnen während des Ersten Weltkriegs gefehlt hatte: das Radio. Diese relativ neue Technologie ermöglichte es Politikern wie Winston Churchill, bereits vor dem Krieg vor den Gefahren des Nationalsozialismus zu warnen. Aber Radiowellen sind nicht an nationale Grenzen gebunden und die Briten waren nicht die Einzigen, die den Nutzen dieser Technologie während des Krieges erkannten. Im Jahr 1939 begannen Hörer im Vereinigten Königreich, scheinbar britische, aber unwillkommene Botschaften über das Radio zu hören.

The Boozebuddy Update
Beer Fit for a King, Flippin Breweries, & FU Whiskey

The Boozebuddy Update

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 3:12


Welcome to the Boozebuddy Update. For you Boozebuddies today I have - Beer Fit for a King, Flippin Breweries, & FU Whiskey Beer Fit for a King is about to be sold. What king? They were to be served at the coronation of King Edward VIII, but he never became king. It was discovered when some construction was being done in the cellars in 2011. Now, 86 years later it's going to go up for auction and the proceeds are going to a good cause - The Prince's Trust charity. To read more, click the link https://www.cnn.com/style/article/coronation-beer-edward-intl-scli/index.html Flippin' Breweries! Flippin' as in pinball. Stern Pinball is looking to change the game across the country by putting pinball machines, and ultimately pinball tournaments, in taprooms everywhere. The internet-connected games represent bands like the Foo Fighters, Mandalorian, Stranger Things, Godzilla, James Bond 007, Marvel, and more. Details at the link https://thebrewermagazine.com/how-pinball-is-changing-the-game-for-breweries-across-the-country/ The Boozebuddy Update is brought to you by Green Mountain Payments - helping local business owners save thousands of dollars by providing complimentary credit card processing equipment and zero cost credit card processing. Visit greenmountainpayments.com or posandzero.com today! FU Whiskey - Furman University's “FU All The Time Whiskey” name is based on a cheer created in the 60s. The straight bourbon whiskey is being used as a fundraiser. The school hopes to raise $400 million for its bicentennial. You can order the 100-proof bottles online or in person - in South Carolina. Details at the link https://www.furman.edu/news/2023/04/17/furman-launches-fu-all-the-time-straight-bourbon-whiskey/ Buy me a Beer or merch at https://shop.boozebuddyupdate.com Suggest a story and find all the links at https://BoozebuddyUpdate.com *Affiliate links* El Gato Retractable Green Screen - https://amzn.to/3gKm4jr LED Streaming Key Light Desktop - https://amzn.to/3TYfV10 Canon 80D - https://amzn.to/3JwYpiB MOMAN MA6 Lavalier Mic - https://amzn.to/3ZktFHf Try TubeBuddy https://www.tubebuddy.com/pricing?a=boozebuddy #theboozebuddyupdate #boozebuddy #boozebuddyupdate #beerindustry #boozenews #booze #royalty #fundraiser #history #historical #craftbeer #auction #fundraising #kingedward #pinball #pinballgame #sternpinball #pinballmachine #tournament #tournaments #taproom #brewery #breweries #brewers #brewer #games #gameplay #game #whiskey #furman #paladins #paladin #cheer #bicentennial #college #collegelife #collegelifestyle the boozebuddy update, beer industry, global news, booze news, booze,oldbeer,historical events,king Edward,coronation,fundraiser,auction,1937,Prince's Trust,pinball,tournament,pinball game,playing pinball,Foo Fighters,Mandalorian,Stranger Things,Godzilla,James Bond,007, Marvel,stern pinball,breweries,taprooms,furman university, furman whiskey,FU whiskey,paladins,South Carolina, --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boozebuddy/support

History Tea Time
Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson

History Tea Time

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 33:56


King Edward VIII gave up the throne to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson. Their relationship has long been lauded as a royal fairytale. But there was a lot more going on. Wallis never really liked Edward but became trapped by her own ambition. And Edward, desperate to find any mode of escaping the insurmountable pressure of his birth rite, became obsessed with the woman who dominated him. And they were both Nazi sympathizers. The abdication of a King who wasn't allowed by the church to marry a divorced woman was not nearly that simple. And the crisis that almost ended the British monarchy likely saved it in the end... Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating videos! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ #womenshistory #TheCrownRealHistory #EdwardandWallis #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tudors Dynasty
This Week in Royal History: February 12-18

Tudors Dynasty

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 19:53


Welcome to a journey through the grand and magnificent events of royal history. From the castles of medieval Europe to the palaces of modern-day monarchy, we will explore the moments that defined the lives of kings and queens, and the events that shaped the course of history. From the coronation of King Henry VIII, to the abdication of King Edward VIII, and from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the wedding of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. These are the tales of power, passion, love, and tragedy that have captured the imagination of generations. So sit back, relax, and join us as we delve into the rich and fascinating history of royalty. Katheryn Howard Lady Jane Grey Catherine of Austria Elizabeth of Bohemia Margaret of France George, Duke of Clarance Queen Mary I -- Commercial FREE for patrons! Love the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on Tudors Dynasty! -- Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca Larson Edited by: Rebecca Larson Opening Music: Mystical Autumn by MusicLFiles License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles #TWRH #OTD #Royals #History #Queens #Kings --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rebecca-larson/message

History Cafe
#07 That Dress - Ep 1 '2 May 1937: the King, his wife, their Führer, the lobster'

History Cafe

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 24:19


If you enjoyed #BBCRadio4 drama #NazisTheRoadToPower by #JonathanMyerson you will love this series of 3 podcasts: '2 May 1937: the King, his wife, their Führer, the lobster. Cecil Beaton photographs for American Vogue the twice-divorced American heiress soon to marry the ex-King Edward VIII. Wallis Simpson wears a Schiaparelli ‘waltz dress' with a Salvador Dali red lobster down her skirt. The setting is a French chateau belonging to the American businessman who a few months later will mastermind the Windsors' honeymoon tour of Nazi Germany. But what – other than Wallis Simpson - connects all these people?

Chapters: SIU Student History
Season 2 Episode 6: Wallis Simpson

Chapters: SIU Student History

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 28:54


As we continue with the British figures, Deanna is joined by Lydia as they discuss the ever controversial Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor. Deanna evaluates many aspects of Wallis' life, particularly her relationship with the Prince of Wales and future King Edward VIII. Was Wallis as bad as she was portrayed and was she responsible for as much as she is credited? Deanna will answer these questions throughout. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapters-siu/message

Arroe Collins
Play It Forward Episode 529 With Author Andrew Morton The Queen Her Life

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 21:31


This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 529 With Andrew Morton Author Of The Queen: Her Life Painfully shy, Elizabeth Windsor's personality was well suited to her youthful ambition of living quietly in the country, raising a family, and caring for her dogs and horses. But when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated, she became heir to the throne-embarking on a journey that would test her as a woman and as a queen.

Arroe Collins
Play It Forward Episode 529 With Author Andrew Morton The Queen Her Life

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 21:31


This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 529 With Andrew Morton Author Of The Queen: Her Life Painfully shy, Elizabeth Windsor's personality was well suited to her youthful ambition of living quietly in the country, raising a family, and caring for her dogs and horses. But when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated, she became heir to the throne-embarking on a journey that would test her as a woman and as a queen.

Arroe Collins
Play It Forward Episode 529 With Author Andrew Morton The Queen Her Life

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 21:31


This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 529 With Andrew Morton Author Of The Queen: Her Life Painfully shy, Elizabeth Windsor's personality was well suited to her youthful ambition of living quietly in the country, raising a family, and caring for her dogs and horses. But when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated, she became heir to the throne-embarking on a journey that would test her as a woman and as a queen.

Arroe Collins
Play It Forward Episode 529 With Author Andrew Morton The Queen Her Life

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 21:31


This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 529 With Andrew Morton Author Of The Queen: Her Life Painfully shy, Elizabeth Windsor's personality was well suited to her youthful ambition of living quietly in the country, raising a family, and caring for her dogs and horses. But when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated, she became heir to the throne-embarking on a journey that would test her as a woman and as a queen.

Arroe Collins
Play It Forward Episode 529 With Author Andrew Morton The Queen Her Life

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 21:31


This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 529 With Andrew Morton Author Of The Queen: Her Life Painfully shy, Elizabeth Windsor's personality was well suited to her youthful ambition of living quietly in the country, raising a family, and caring for her dogs and horses. But when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated, she became heir to the throne-embarking on a journey that would test her as a woman and as a queen.

Arroe Collins
Play It Forward Episode 529 With Author Andrew Morton The Queen Her Life

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 21:31


This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 529 With Andrew Morton Author Of The Queen: Her Life Painfully shy, Elizabeth Windsor's personality was well suited to her youthful ambition of living quietly in the country, raising a family, and caring for her dogs and horses. But when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated, she became heir to the throne-embarking on a journey that would test her as a woman and as a queen.

Arroe Collins
Play It Forward Episode 529 With Author Andrew Morton The Queen Her Life

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 21:31


This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 529 With Andrew Morton Author Of The Queen: Her Life Painfully shy, Elizabeth Windsor's personality was well suited to her youthful ambition of living quietly in the country, raising a family, and caring for her dogs and horses. But when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated, she became heir to the throne-embarking on a journey that would test her as a woman and as a queen.

Arroe Collins
Play It Forward Episode 529 With Author Andrew Morton The Queen Her Life

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 21:31


This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 529 With Andrew Morton Author Of The Queen: Her Life Painfully shy, Elizabeth Windsor's personality was well suited to her youthful ambition of living quietly in the country, raising a family, and caring for her dogs and horses. But when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated, she became heir to the throne-embarking on a journey that would test her as a woman and as a queen.

London Walks
Today (December 11) in London History – Abdication

London Walks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 14:57


The British Broadcasting Century with Paul Kerensa
100 Years in 100 Minutes, part 1 (1922-54)

The British Broadcasting Century with Paul Kerensa

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 33:00


As the BBC turns 100, enjoy 100 Years in 100 Minutes! This is just part 1, 1922-54 - from the company years of Magnet House then Savoy Hill, to the corporation years up to the eve of commercial competition, the last time the BBC was the sole official broadcaster. For the early years, enjoy the archive clips, some very rare - from the first presenters, John Reith and early performers. As time goes on, extracts give way to insights: from experts, podcast listeners and those who were there...   YOU HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO: 1920s: John Reith, Arthur Burrows, Kreisler's Liebesleid (first music on the BBC), A.E. Thompson, Leonard Hawke (Drake Goes West - first music from London), Charles Penrose (The Laughing Policeman), Helena Millais as Our Lizzie, Rev John Mayo, Rev Archibald Fleming, Harold Bishop, Cecil Lewis?, Peter Eckersley, Kathleen Garscadden, Lord Gainford, Dr Kate Murphy, Dr Andrea Smith, Archibald Haddon, Marion Cran, Percy Scholes?, Justin Webb, Nightingale and Cello, Rev Dick Sheppard (first broadcast service), Richard Hughes' Danger (first play), A.J. Alan, King George V, Alan Stafford, Tommy Handley, John Henry and Blossom, Dr Martin Cooper, Harry Graham, Arthur Phillips, Filson Young, H.L. Fletcher, Flotsam and Jetsam, Christopher Stone, Henry Wood, Prof David Hendy, Vita Sackville-West, Clapham and Dwyer, Mabel Constanduros, Toytown   1930s: Norman Long and Stanelli, Harold Nicolson, Simon Rooks, Val Gielgud, Gillie Potter, Henry Hall and the BBC Dance Orchestra, King George VI, Gerald Cock, Elisabeth Welch, Caroll Gibbons and the Savoy Orpheans, Lew Stone, Murgatroyd and Winterbottom, Nelson Keys, Sandy Powell, The Western Brothers, Stuart Hibberd, Charles Siepmann, King Edward VIII, Elizabeth Cowell, Tommy Woodroffe, Bandwaggon, ITMA (Mrs Mopp), Neville Chamberlain, John Snagge   1940s: J.B. Priestley, Winston Churchill, Music While You Work, Edward Stourton, Charles Gardner, Bruce Belfrage, Princess Elizabeth, C.S. Lewis, Stephen Bourne, Una Marson, Nightingale and the Bomber, Charles Huff, Lilliburlero, Romany, Richard Dimbleby, Edward R Murrow, Frank Gillard, Guy Byam, Johnny Beerling, George Elrick, Norman Shelley, Michael Standing, Paul Hayes   1950s: Jeffrey Holland, Julia Lang, Roger Bolton.   (...+ various unknown announcers)   FURTHER LINKS:  Like what we do? Share it! We're on facebook.com/bbcentury, with a separate group on facebook.com/groups/bbcentury, and (while it lasts) on twitter.com/bbcentury. Tag us in, let people know you listen. Love what we do? Support us at patreon.com/paulkerensa The novel based on this podcast is due out in February 2023: Auntie and Uncles - details here: https://amzn.to/3hxe4lX   We look forward to continuing to unpack this century of broadcasting in our usual slower way on the podcast. But next time, join us for part 2 (1955-87) and part 3 (1988-2022). paulkerensa.com/oldradio

City of Books
#44 A Royal Affair

City of Books

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 45:05


One of history's most famous royal love affairs is threaded through Emily Hourican's latest novel. The backdrop to The Other Guinness Girl is the 1936 abdication crisis, when the newly-crowned King Edward VIII surrendered this throne to marry his twice-divorced American lover, Wallis Simpson. “What was it about her that so compelled the Prince of Wales? Why was he determined to give up everything for her?” asks Emily. The Other Guinness Girl: A Question of Honour by Emily Hourican is published by Hachette Books Irelandhttps://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/emily-hourican/the-other-guinness-girl-a-question-of-honor/9781399708012/

Noble Blood
The Duke and Adolf Hitler

Noble Blood

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 36:02 Very Popular


In 1936, King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in order to marry a twice-divorced American woman named Wallis Simpson. Just a few short months later, the two were hosted in Germany by Adolf Hitler himself. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Merch! — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and pre-order its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Based on a True Story
W.E. with Andrew Lownie

Based on a True Story

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 71:04


The movie's title W.E. stands for Wallis and Edward. Was the movie correct to suggest King Edward VIII's reason for abdicating the throne in 1936 was so he could marry the American divorcee Wallis Simpson? We'll chat with author Andrew Lownie about the true story to find out more. Learn more about the true story Get Andrew's book, Traitor King: The Scandalous Exile of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor: https://bookshop.org/a/9789/9781639361410 Learn more about Andrew's work: http://www.andrewlownie.co.uk/ Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/c76af887-07ea-5de6-bce5-86e8f4527dfa You can find the transcript and show notes for this episode at: https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/209/ Support our sponsors: https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/advertisers Or get ad-free content and exclusive bonus content by supporting the show directly: https://basedonatruestorypodcast.com/support/ Sign up for the Based on a True Story email newsletter: https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/newsletter/ Want a chance to be heard on the show? Leave a voicemail at +1 (405) 334-4672 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Puttin' On Airs
17. Fishin' & The Marriage of Princess Di

Puttin' On Airs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 104:56


Have at you, Airheads! Who doesn't enjoy the odd spot of the old fisticuffs, ay? Whether it be an affray, donnybrook, rough-and-tumble, or argy-bargy (these are all apparently real British words), watching two pugilists square off has delighted crowds rich and poor alike for eons. Also, Professor Cho educates us on the abdication of King Edward VIII!  TRENDINGNOW Be sure to follow Puttin' On Airs, Trae Crowder and Corey Ryan Forrester on ALL SOCIAL MEDIA!!! Puttin' On Airs https://www.facebook.com/PuttinOnAirs/ https://twitter.com/puttinonairspod https://www.instagram.com/puttinonairspod/ Trae Crowder https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTHsQd-vRXK1bp4vpifl6yA https://www.facebook.com/traecrowder https://twitter.com/traecrowder https://www.instagram.com/officialtraecrowder https://www.patreon.com/TraeCrowder Corey Ryan Forrester https://www.youtube.com/c/CoreyRyanForresterComedy https://www.facebook.com/CoreyRyanForrester/ https://twitter.com/coreyrforrester https://www.instagram.com/coreyrforrester/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE to WATCH full episodes EVERY WEEK PLUS BONUS CONTENT! - https://www.youtube.com/c/PuttinOnAirsPodcast PLEASE SUPPORT OUR AWESOME SPONSORS: BLUECHEW - Bluechew gives you confidence in bed every time. Visit BlueChew.com and get your FIRST ORDER FREE!!! when you use promo code POA. Just pay $5 shipping! Visit CARSHIELD.COM/PODCAST to lock in your price FOR LIFE!! Visit FEALS.COM/POA to get 50% OFF OF YOUR FIRST ORDER PLUS FREE SHIPPING! - A fresh way to feel better. New CBD infused mints for everyday encounters. GOLIATH LIFE INSURANCE - If you don't have a plan for your family if your income should suddenly go away, visit GoliathLife.com right now. They have made the life insurance process so easy and you can get multiple quotes and choose your own plan. You can't afford NOT to visit GoliathLife.com SAVEWITHCONRAD.com - Make your financial dreams a reality. Visit SaveWithConrad.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Puttin' On Airs
16. Watchin' People Fight & The Abdication of Edward VIII

Puttin' On Airs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 92:12


Have at you, Airheads! Who doesn't enjoy the odd spot of the old fisticuffs, ay? Whether it be an affray, donnybrook, rough-and-tumble, or argy-bargy (these are all apparently real British words), watching two pugilists square off has delighted crowds rich and poor alike for eons. Also, Professor Cho educates us on the abdication of King Edward VIII!  TRENDINGNOW Be sure to follow Puttin' On Airs, Trae Crowder and Corey Ryan Forrester on ALL SOCIAL MEDIA!!! Puttin' On Airs https://www.facebook.com/PuttinOnAirs/ https://twitter.com/puttinonairspod https://www.instagram.com/puttinonairspod/ Trae Crowder https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTHsQd-vRXK1bp4vpifl6yA https://www.facebook.com/traecrowder https://twitter.com/traecrowder https://www.instagram.com/officialtraecrowder https://www.patreon.com/TraeCrowder Corey Ryan Forrester https://www.youtube.com/c/CoreyRyanForresterComedy https://www.facebook.com/CoreyRyanForrester/ https://twitter.com/coreyrforrester https://www.instagram.com/coreyrforrester/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE to WATCH full episodes EVERY WEEK PLUS BONUS CONTENT! - https://www.youtube.com/c/PuttinOnAirsPodcast PLEASE SUPPORT OUR AWESOME SPONSORS: BLUECHEW - Bluechew gives you confidence in bed every time. Visit BlueChew.com and get your FIRST ORDER FREE!!! when you use promo code POA. Just pay $5 shipping! Visit carshield.com/podcast to lock in your price FOR LIFE!! Visit ATHLETICGREENS.COM/POA GOLIATH LIFE INSURANCE - If you don't have a plan for your family if your income should suddenly go away, visit GoliathLife.com right now. They have made the life insurance process so easy and you can get multiple quotes and choose your own plan. You can't afford NOT to visit GoliathLife.com SAVEWITHCONRAD.com - Make your financial dreams a reality. Visit SaveWithConrad.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Puttin' On Airs
16. Watchin' People Fight & The Abdication of Edward VIII

Puttin' On Airs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 93:41


Have at you, Airheads! Who doesn't enjoy the odd spot of the old fisticuffs, ay? Whether it be an affray, donnybrook, rough-and-tumble, or argy-bargy (these are all apparently real British words), watching two pugilists square off has delighted crowds rich and poor alike for eons. Also, Professor Cho educates us on the abdication of King Edward VIII!  TRENDINGNOW Be sure to follow Puttin' On Airs, Trae Crowder and Corey Ryan Forrester on ALL SOCIAL MEDIA!!! Puttin' On Airs https://www.facebook.com/PuttinOnAirs/ https://twitter.com/puttinonairspod https://www.instagram.com/puttinonairspod/ Trae Crowder https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTHsQd-vRXK1bp4vpifl6yA https://www.facebook.com/traecrowder https://twitter.com/traecrowder https://www.instagram.com/officialtraecrowder https://www.patreon.com/TraeCrowder Corey Ryan Forrester https://www.youtube.com/c/CoreyRyanForresterComedy https://www.facebook.com/CoreyRyanForrester/ https://twitter.com/coreyrforrester https://www.instagram.com/coreyrforrester/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE to WATCH full episodes EVERY WEEK PLUS BONUS CONTENT! - https://www.youtube.com/c/PuttinOnAirsPodcast PLEASE SUPPORT OUR AWESOME SPONSORS: BLUECHEW - Bluechew gives you confidence in bed every time. Visit BlueChew.com and get your FIRST ORDER FREE!!! when you use promo code POA. Just pay $5 shipping! Visit CARSHIELD.COM/PODCAST to lock in your price FOR LIFE!! Visit ATHLETICGREENS.COM/POA GOLIATH LIFE INSURANCE - If you don't have a plan for your family if your income should suddenly go away, visit GoliathLife.com right now. They have made the life insurance process so easy and you can get multiple quotes and choose your own plan. You can't afford NOT to visit GoliathLife.com SAVEWITHCONRAD.com - Make your financial dreams a reality. Visit SaveWithConrad.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Naughty But Nice with Rob Shuter
Queen Elizabeth Special Episode: To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee we have some lesser-known fun facts about Her Majesty Elizabeth II

Naughty But Nice with Rob Shuter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 20:18 Very Popular


Elizabeth was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York. Her father acceded to the throne in 1936 upon the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, making Elizabeth the heir presumptive. All the 'naughty but nice' details about this amazing life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History Cafe
#07 That Dress - Ep 1 '2 May 1937: the King, his wife, their Führer, the lobster'

History Cafe

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 24:19


RE-RELEASING AT PUBLIC REQUEST: 2 May 1937. Cecil Beaton photographs for American Vogue the twice-divorced American heiress soon to marry the ex-King Edward VIII. Wallis Simpson wears a Schiaparelli ‘waltz dress' with a Salvador Dali red lobster down her skirt. The setting is a French chateau belonging to the American businessman who a few months later will mastermind the Windsors' honeymoon tour of Germany. But what – other than Wallis Simpson - connects all these people?

The Envelope
The King's Speech

The Envelope

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 53:44


On this episode, we discuss the eighty-third Best Picture Winner: “THE KING'S SPEECH.”"The King's Speech" is a British historical drama that follows King George VI who, to cope with a stammer, sees Lionel Logue, an Australian speech and language therapist. The men become friends as they work together, and after his brother abdicates the throne, the new king relies on Logue to help him make his first wartime radio broadcast upon Britain's declaration of war on Germany in 1939.  Directed by Tom Hooper, the film stars Colin Firth as King George VI, Helena Bonham Carter as Queen Elizabeth, Geoffrey Rush as Lionel Logue and Guy Pearce as King Edward VIII.Here on The Envelope, we discuss & review every Best Picture Winner in the Academy Awards History. You can reach anyone here at TheEnvelopePodcast.com – Just go there to email us, check our bios, and keep up with the latest episode.