Podcast appearances and mentions of phil craig

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How great were the FA Cup pioneers — and were Wanderers the first truly great cup team? In this special episode of By Far The Greatest Team, Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by brilliant football history guest Phil Craig to travel right back to the birth of the FA Cup — from its Victorian amateur origins to the moment football began its journey from gentlemanly pastime to national obsession. This is the story of the world's oldest football competition before it became the FA Cup we know today: no fixed pitch markings, teams changing ends after goals, clubs withdrawing at will, replays, byes, railway journeys, public-school networks, and a cast of extraordinary football pioneers. At the centre of it all stands Charles Alcock, the organiser and visionary behind the competition, and Wanderers, the wandering, aristocratic, brilliantly connected team who dominated the earliest years of the Cup. But this episode is about much more than one club. Graham, Jamie and Phil explore the rise of early FA Cup giants like Royal Engineers, Oxford University, Queen's Park, Old Etonians, Marlow, Nottingham Forest, Blackburn Olympic and Blackburn Rovers, tracing how the competition evolved from an amateur southern gentleman's tournament into the proving ground for professionalism, northern power and the modern game. From the first FA Cup final in 1872 to the symbolic working-class breakthrough of Blackburn Olympic in 1883, this is a story of changing rules, changing tactics, changing class structures — and football slowly becoming the people's game. Were Wanderers simply the best connected team of their age, or should they be remembered as one of football's first great sides? The FA Cup was chaotic from the start The early tournament featured withdrawals, walkovers, replays, unusual rules and teams who barely resembled modern clubs. Wanderers were football's first cup specialists With five FA Cup wins in the competition's first seven seasons, Wanderers became the defining team of the FA Cup's earliest era. Charles Alcock helped invent football's competitive future His vision for a national knockout tournament gave football one of its most enduring institutions. The Cup tells the story of football's social shift From public schools and old boys' networks to mill towns, factories and northern professionalism, the FA Cup became a mirror of Victorian Britain. Blackburn Olympic changed everything Their 1883 victory over Old Etonians marked one of the great symbolic turning points in football history. If you enjoy these podcasts, please don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating and also tell everyone about them!

How Great Were Arsenal 1925–1939? | Chapman's Super Club RevolutionHow does a London club go from obscurity to dominance — and, in the process, invent the blueprint for the modern football super club?In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by super guest Phil Craig to explore Arsenal 1925–1939 — the era where Herbert Chapman and George Allison transform Arsenal into English football's first true powerhouse, combining tactical innovation, commercial vision, and cultural identity into something entirely new.We trace Chapman's arrival from Huddersfield, his revolutionary ideas, and the moment English football changes shape — literally — with the introduction of the WM formation, a tactical shift that reshaped the game. But this isn't just about tactics. It's about control, planning, and vision: from floodlights and European ambition to marketing, media presence, and the transformation of Highbury into a football theatre.On the pitch, this Arsenal side becomes relentless. League titles, FA Cups, iconic players like Alex James, Cliff Bastin, Ted Drake, and a team that blends structure with attacking brilliance. Off the pitch, Arsenal begin to look like something new — a club thinking bigger than the rest.We also explore the deeper layers: the Chapman vs Allison legacy debate, the impact of Chapman's death in 1934, and how Arsenal continued to win without their architect. And, to close, we touch on one of football's most surreal cultural moments — The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (1939) — where the club quite literally steps into cinema.This is where modern football begins.TakeawaysWhy Herbert Chapman is one of the most influential figures in football historyHow the WM formation revolutionised tactics and reshaped the gameThe blend of innovation, planning, and identity that made Arsenal dominantThe importance of players like Alex James, Cliff Bastin, and Ted DrakeThe Chapman vs Allison debate — who deserves the credit?How Arsenal became England's first true “super club”Why this era still shapes how modern football clubs operateListen / Watch

Huddersfield Town 1921–1928: England's First Super Club?How did Huddersfield Town become English football's first true dynasty — and why does their story still matter today?In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, Graham and Jamie are joined by regular Phil Craig to explore one of the most important — yet often overlooked — eras in football history: Huddersfield Town between 1921 and 1928.Before Arsenal's glamour years. Before Busby. Before Shankly. There was Herbert Chapman in West Yorkshire.This was the team that won three consecutive league titles (1924, 1925, 1926) — the first club in English football history to achieve the feat. But this isn't just a story about silverware. It's about innovation.We dive into Huddersfield's 1922 FA Cup triumph, the dramatic 1923–24 title race decided on goal average against Cardiff City, and the tactical revolution Chapman quietly introduced to the English game. At a time when football was chaotic and physical, Huddersfield played with structure, discipline, and clarity of roles — concepts that feel modern even now.We explore:Herbert Chapman's revolutionary approach to managementHow Huddersfield edged Cardiff City in one of the tightest title races everWhy having just five regular goal scorers didn't stop them dominatingThe physicality of 1920s football and how Huddersfield rose above itWhy this team laid the groundwork for Arsenal's later dominanceWere Huddersfield England's first “super club”? Do three consecutive titles automatically place them among the All-Time Greats? Or has history quietly forgotten just how influential they really were?Join us as we debate, analyse, and ultimately rank the greatness of Huddersfield Town 1921–28.

Welcome back to the NASL madhouse… because for the final episode of our mid-season break, Graham and I are joined by super-guest Phil Craig to relive the glorious, chaotic magic of Vancouver Whitecaps 1979 — the year a club built on steel, structure and sheer bloody-mindedness survived North American football's weirdest rulebook and ended up lifting the big one.This is a league where draws don't really exist, shootouts start 35 yards out, playoff series can be decided by a mini-game, and you can earn bonus points just for scoring goals… because obviously you can. And yet, in the middle of all that chaos, Tony Waiters' Whitecaps basically said: fine — we'll just defend our way through it.We dig into the story from the Whitecaps' roots in the NASL, the league's star-powered boom years (hello, Cosmos), and the strange mix of glitz, instability and outright madness that defined football in North America in the late 70s. Then we get into the 1979 team itself: the spine, the characters, the British core, and the central importance of club legend Bob Lenarduzzi — with big-name flair supplied by the likes of Alan Ball, plus the kind of moments you couldn't script if you tried (yes… we're talking about Willie Johnston taking a sip of beer before swinging in a corner).And of course, there's the boss fight: the Cosmos. The glamour superpower. The brand. The villains. We walk through the playoff carnage, the controversy, the chaos of mini-games and shootouts, the sense that the match might never end… and how Vancouver somehow came out the other side.TakeawaysWhy the NASL was both brilliant and completely unhinged — rules, points, shootouts, mini-games and allHow Tony Waiters built a title winner in a league designed for chaosThe key players and characters: Lenarduzzi, Ball, Parkes, Whymark, Hector, Johnston and moreThe Cosmos showdown: Chinaglia drama, playoff madness, and Vancouver refusing to blinkThe legacy of 1979 — and why this is one of football's great “you had to be there” title runsIf you love football history, strange leagues, iconic underdogs and proper “how on earth did that happen?” stories — this one's for you.Subscribe for more episodes of By Far The Greatest Team and follow along as we rank the greatest sides ever — one glorious rabbit hole at a time.If you enjoy these podcasts, please don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating and also tell everyone about them!

Is North Korea 1966 the most astonishing World Cup underdog run of all time?In this Mid-Season Break Seasonal Special, super guest Phil Craig takes us down one of football history's most improbable rabbit holes: North Korea at the 1966 World Cup. Set against the shadow of the Cold War, we unpack how politics, perception, and FIFA power dynamics shaped their path to England — and why their story deserves a place at the “Table of Greatness” conversation.From a chaotic, obstacle-strewn qualification journey, to the shockwave win over Italy, to that jaw-dropping quarter-final with Portugal (yes, that first-half scoreline…), this is the episode where sport collides with history — and somehow ends up getting adopted by Middlesbrough along the way.TakeawaysHow the Cold War shaped the way the world viewed North Korea's teamWhy FIFA allowing participation wasn't as straightforward as it soundsThe night North Korea stunned Italy and flipped the tournament on its headHow they used translated political ideology Chollima directly into tactical identityWhat the Portugal quarter-final revealed about their ceiling — and their tragedyThe cultural clash (and warmth) of North Korea living in England, Boro-styleIf you love World Cup lore, sports politics, and proper football-history weirdness, this one's for you. Listen now, and then tell us: where does North Korea 1966 belong in the Table of Greatness?If you enjoy these podcasts, please don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating and also tell everyone about them!

Die Referendum-party het aan die minister van Binnelandse Sake, Leon Schreiber, geskryf en ʼn verduideliking gevra van sy opmerkings oor die wettigheid van rasseklassifikasie in Suid-Afrika. Schreiber het in ʼn inskrywing op X gesê daar bestaan geen wetlike grondslag wat enige persoon verplig om ʼn rasse-klassifiseerder te word nie. Die party se leier, Phil Craig, sê hulle is verheug oor die minister se benadering, maar wonder of ander in die regering van nasionale eenheid ook die wet so verstaan.

In 1945, the world celebrated Allied victory in World War II — but across Asia, the war didn't end. It simply changed shape, sparking new battles for freedom and the end of empire.In this episode, historian Phil Craig joins Ramblings of a Sikh to discuss his new book, 1945: The Reckoning, the final volume in his acclaimed trilogy on the Second World War. Through the intertwined stories of five people — an Indian nationalist, a loyalist soldier, a nurse in famine-stricken Bengal, a doctor at Belsen, and a POW in Taiwan — Craig shows how “liberation” became a reckoning.Why did British generals re-arm Japanese troops in Vietnam?How did two Indian brothers, fighting on opposite sides, embody a nation at war with itself?And what does it mean to say victory betrayed millions?From the Bengal famine to the collapse of empire, this conversation explores how 1945 fractured families, toppled empires, and shaped the modern world we live in.

Nottingham Forest 1977–1980 – Clough, Taylor, and the Miracle of European Glory (100th Episode: The Director's Cut)SummaryIn this landmark 100th episode of By Far The Greatest Team, Graham and Jamie joined by podcast favourite Phil Craig return to where it all began — revisiting the incredible story of Nottingham Forest 1977–1980 with a full Director's Cut treatment. From Second Division obscurity to conquering Europe twice, Forest's rise under Brian Clough and Peter Taylor remains one of the greatest fairytales in football history.The team reflect on how the podcast has evolved from its early days, share insights from over 100 episodes, and celebrate their growing global community of listeners. Alongside that, they dive deep into the magic and madness of Forest's journey — the unbeaten streak, key signings like Trevor Francis, and Clough's brilliant yet combustible leadership. This episode is both a love letter to football history and a celebration of a podcast that's come of age.

Derby County 2007–2008 & Friends: The Art of FailureWhat happens when a Premier League season becomes a nightmare—and how do other clubs' struggles help us understand the fine margins between survival and disaster?SummaryIn this episode, Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney and joined by regular Phil Craig to revisit one of the most infamous campaigns in Premier League history: Derby County's disastrous 2007–08 season. With just one win all year, the Rams set unwanted records as they slid back to the Championship, sparking questions about management, recruitment, and the cost of underinvestment. Alongside Derby, the hosts explore Sunderland's turbulent top-flight experiences, the pioneering but forgotten story of Darwen FC, Schalke's modern financial meltdown, and Brechin City's unwanted place in the record books. Through statistics, history, and fan culture, the conversation reflects on the highs, lows, and absurdities of football's most spectacular struggles.Style of PlayDerby County's 2007–08 side struggled to impose any clear tactical identity. Paul Jewell and Billy Davies each failed to create a cohesive system, with defensive fragility and lack of creativity leaving the team exposed. Without Premier League-quality reinforcements, Derby often played reactive, survival-first football, but the gulf in class was too wide. Their struggles epitomised how tactical ideas collapse when undermined by poor recruitment and lack of investment.TakeawaysDerby County's 2007–08 campaign remains one of the Premier League's worst ever.Frequent managerial changes disrupted stability and direction.Fan loyalty endured despite record-breaking relegation misery.Sunderland's struggles highlighted the importance of player investment post-promotion.Darwen FC were early pioneers in English football, later immortalised in The English Game.Schalke's financial crisis showed how even giants can fall in the modern era.Brechin City set records with a winless season in the Scottish Championship.Relegation battles often expose structural weaknesses at clubs.Statistical analysis helps identify recurring patterns in football failure.Football's unpredictability ensures that even the biggest failures remain iconic.If you enjoy these podcasts, please don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating and also tell everyone about them!

This week Phil is delighted to welcome Brittany from the Royal News Network to discuss the secret lives of European royal families, especially those of Spain, Belgium and Norway. Brittany has a remarkably detailed knowledge of royalty - and a great flair for storytelling. And we'll also hear what she thinks of Harry and Meghan's current level of popularity in the USA.You can check out Brittany's excellent channel here...https://www.youtube.com/@RoyalNewsNetworkSeveral Australia listeners have asked for a full list of where Phil is speaking there in October. And so here are five opportunities to see him and say ‘G'Day'.1) Melbourne with Prof Clare Wright 10 October...Phil Craig in conversation with Clare Wright.https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/14247562) Day Long conference in Melbourne 11 October...Fighting to the Finish: Australia in 1945 – Strategy, Victory and Legacy – MHHVhttps://www.mhhv.org.au/event/fighting-to-the-finish-australia-in-1945-strategy-victory-and-legacy/3) Sydney with Chris Masters 12 OctoberAuthor Talk: 1945 The Reckoning - Phil Craighttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/author-talk-1945-the-reckoning-phil-craig-tickets-12487638492894) Sydney with Michaela Kalowski 12 October...Author Talk and Book Launch - Phil Craig ‘1945: The Reckoning'https://events.humanitix.com/author-talk-and-book-launch-phil-craig-1945-the-reckoning5) Canberra with Christine Helliwell 15 October...Marking the end of the Second World War | Australian War Memorialhttps://www.awm.gov.au/the-end-of-the-second-world-warLooking 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/ScandalM...THE SCANDAL MONGERS PODCAST is also available to watch on Youtube...https://www.youtube.com/@thescandalmongerspodcastThe Scandal Mongers...https://x.com/mongerspodcastPhil Craig...https://x.com/philmcraigYou can get in touch with the show via...team@podcastworld.org(place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite being the focus of a concerted campaign to eject him from the country, Western Cape Independence protagonist Phil Craig is continuing his fight to get the province out of the country tacked together in 1910 by a colonial power. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, the co-founder of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group explains how a five-week working trip to the US - and continued own-goals by Pretoria - has injected fresh momentum into the project.

Phil's old pod pal Andrew has written a groundbreaking and highly controversial new book on the Yorks - and he is returning to the pod with all the best stories! He's also going to share just how hard it was to get this book across the line, and the various obstacles put in his way.This book - for Andrew - is the culmination of years of fighting to get access to royal records, especially financial ones and so to connects to his work on Lord Mountbatten too.You can buy Entitled at our own bookshop here...https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/entit...Several Australia listeners have asked for a full list of where Phil is speaking there in October. And so here are six opportunities to see him and say ‘G'Day'.1) Perth 9 October...Was Australia Always the Good Guy in 1945? With Phil Craighttps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/13793372) Melbourne with Prof Clare Wright 10 October...Phil Craig in conversation with Clare Wright.https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/14247563) Day Long conference in Melbourne 11 October...Fighting to the Finish: Australia in 1945 – Strategy, Victory and Legacy – MHHVhttps://www.mhhv.org.au/event/fighting-to-the-finish-australia-in-1945-strategy-victory-and-legacy/4) Sydney with Chris Masters 12 OctoberAuthor Talk: 1945 The Reckoning - Phil Craighttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/author-talk-1945-the-reckoning-phil-craig-tickets-12487638492895) Sydney with Michaela Kalowski 12 October...Author Talk and Book Launch - Phil Craig ‘1945: The Reckoning'https://events.humanitix.com/author-talk-and-book-launch-phil-craig-1945-the-reckoning6) Canberra with Christine Helliwell 15 October...Marking the end of the Second World War | Australian War Memorialhttps://www.awm.gov.au/the-end-of-the-second-world-warLooking 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/ScandalM...THE SCANDAL MONGERS PODCAST is also available to watch on Youtube...https://www.youtube.com/@thescandalmongerspodcastThe Scandal Mongers...https://x.com/mongerspodcastPhil Craig...https://x.com/philmcraigYou can get in touch with the show via...team@podcastworld.org(place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

80 years ago General Bill Slim accepted the surrender of Japan, marking the end of World War Two, after leading the 14th Army to victory in Burma.He is regarded by many as Britain's greatest general, but how did he achieve what others believed to be impossible?A veteran tells Sitrep what made the Burma campaign so hard and why General Slim was so well regarded, while Viscount Mark Slim gives us a rare tour of the artefacts which reveal his grandfather's place in history.Military historians Dr Robert Lyman and Phil Craig join Professor Michael Clarke and Kate Gerbeau to explain how Slim's prioritisation of his troops' wellbeing and focus on his enemy's weak points made a winning formula which still underpins British military doctrine.

MARK ELLIS chats to Paul Burke about his new historical crime thriller Death of an Officer and Boom Time an account of crime in WWII London.DEATH OF AN OFFICER: London. Spring 1943. While Europe continues to suffer under the iron fist of Nazi occupation, Britain remains battered but unbowed.DCI Frank Merlin, already contending with a booming wartime crime wave in the capital, is confronted with a baffling case: the brutal murder of a respected doctor.Following a puzzling trail that leads him into the hidden corners of clubland - and which appears to be linked to the disappearance of both British and American officers - Merlin must untangle a dark web of shocking secrets.Boom Time The accepted story of the Home Front during the Second World War is one of cooperation and teamwork as people across Britain linked arms to provide support for the war effort. Right? Wrong. Crime rates actually increased during the war years. Think foreign gangs roaming through London is a recent phenomenon? Think again as Maltese and Italians cornered the organised crime world. And what about the Black Market? Well, business was booming. As gangster Mad ‘Frankie' Fraser later said, ‘I'll never forgive Hitler for surrendering, we were making so much money!' And what about the Americans? Healthy appetites, charm and good looks were not the only thing they brought with them. Also racial segregation and a veritable army of criminals.MARK ELLIS is a thriller writer from Swansea and a former barrister and entrepreneur. He is the creator of DCI Frank Merlin, an Anglo-Spanish police detective operating in World War 2 London. His books treat the reader to a vivid portrait of London during the war skilfully blended with gripping plots, political intrigue and a charismatic protagonist. Recommendations: Ragnar Jonasson, Simon Mason, Eric Ambler, Gore Vidal, Andrew Lonie, Phil Craig, Chips Channon, Len Deighton, Kingsley Amis.Film: Chicago Joe and the Showgirl with Emily Lloyd & Keifer Sutherland Paul Burke writes for Monocle Magazine, Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network, Punk Noir Magazine (fiction contribution). He is also a CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2025. His first book An Encyclopedia of  Spy Fiction will be out 2026.Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023 & 2025CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023 & 2024 & National Crime Reading Month& Newcastle Noir 2023 and 20242024 Slaughterfest,

Phil has just returned from a week Northern Ireland - a place where he worked during ‘the Troubles'. It prompted him to think about the peace process there, today's fashionable support for the pro-IRA (and allegedly pro Hezbollah) band called Kneecap, and why history tends to be kind to extremists.Then Sam Kelly joins from America to discuss his fantastic, often scandalous and sometimes very funny book on why drugs explain all human history. It's a little tongue in cheek but it reveals so many terrific new angles on some of the most celebrated figures of all time - from Alexander the Great through George Washington to Queen Victoria!Sam's book is available here...https://www.amazon.co.uk/Human-Histor...Several Australia listeners have asked for a full list of where Phil is speaking there in October. And so here are six opportunities to see him and say ‘G'Day'.1) Perth 9 October...Was Australia Always the Good Guy in 1945? With Phil Craighttps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/13793372) Melbourne with Prof Clare Wright 10 October...Phil Craig in conversation with Clare Wright.https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/14247563) Day Long conference in Melbourne 11 October...Fighting to the Finish: Australia in 1945 – Strategy, Victory and Legacy – MHHVhttps://www.mhhv.org.au/event/fighting-to-the-finish-australia-in-1945-strategy-victory-and-legacy/4) Sydney with Chris Masters 12 October Author Talk: 1945 The Reckoning - Phil Craighttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/author-talk-1945-the-reckoning-phil-craig-tickets-12487638492895) Sydney with Michaela Kalowski 12 October...Author Talk and Book Launch - Phil Craig ‘1945: The Reckoning'https://events.humanitix.com/author-talk-and-book-launch-phil-craig-1945-the-reckoning6) Canberra with Christine Helliwell 15 October...Marking the end of the Second World War | Australian War Memorialhttps://www.awm.gov.au/the-end-of-the-second-world-warLooking 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/ScandalM...You can get in touch with the show via...team@podcastworld.org(place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By Far The Greatest Team – Season 3 Finale: Promotion, Relegation... or Redemption?After almost 40 teams, countless debates, and one mighty spreadsheet of footballing history, Graham and Jamie return to the boardroom of greatness for the Season 3 Finale — and this time, they're not alone.Joined by returning favourites Phil Craig and Declan Clark, the team reopens the case files on every single squad ranked this season. From the peaks of Real Madrid 1954–60 and Santos 1960–65, to cult curiosities like Dallas Tornado and Greece 2004 — it's time to ask: did we get it right?In this bumper episode, the panel debates who deserves promotion, who's due relegation, and who should remain exactly where history placed them. But expect controversy, chaos, and possibly a call for a playoff…Takeaways:

Joining Saul on this week's Battleground '45 is bestselling author and award winning filmmaker, Phil Craig. Together they delve into the deeply thought-provoking narrative of Phil's new book "1945: The Reckoning." They explore the bitter divisions within families, like the one in India torn between supporting the Raj and fighting for independence with the Japanese. Uncover the little-known and often brutal campaigns in Borneo and Indochina, revealing the uncomfortable truths behind the Allied victory and the struggle to reimpose colonial rule. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X: @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining Saul on this week's Battleground '45 is bestselling author and award winning filmmaker, Phil Craig. Together they delve into the deeply thought-provoking narrative of Phil's new book "1945: The Reckoning." They explore the bitter divisions within families, like the one in India torn between supporting the Raj and fighting for independence with the Japanese. Uncover the little-known and often brutal campaigns in Borneo and Indochina, revealing the uncomfortable truths behind the Allied victory and the struggle to reimpose colonial rule.If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.comProducer: James HodgsonX: @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the end of the Second World War Asian colonies were desperate for independence: India, Burma, Indochina, Malaya and the Dutch East Indies all boasted independence movements that now demanded autonomy. But was Britain, which had fought a costly war against fascism and domination and won, willing to grant self-government to its former colonies? And what of France and the Netherlands, and the characters involved including Subhas Chandra Bose. Joining today is historian Phil Craig, author of 1945: The Reckoning, as we explore figures such as Chandra Bhose and General Kodendera Thimayya, or Thimmy for short, and the way Britain and her allies dealt with independence. Phil Craig Links 1945: The Reckoning: War, Empire and the Struggle for a New World Aspects of History Links Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Ollie on X Aspects of History on Instagram Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this gripping episode of History Rage Live, host Paul Bavill welcomes back historian and author Phil Craig to dive deep into the complexities of the Far East during the Second World War. Phil, a familiar voice from the podcast, returns to discuss his upcoming book, "1945: The Reckoning," set to release on April 24th. Together, they unravel the tangled narratives surrounding Subhas Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army, challenging the glorified myths that have emerged around his legacy.Key Discussion Points:The Controversial Legacy of Subhas Chandra Bose: Phil critiques the idolization of Bose, arguing that his alliances with Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan overshadow his contributions to India's independence.Real Heroes of Independence: The episode contrasts Bose's actions with those of General Kodendira Sabaya Thimaya, who played a crucial role in the Indian Army's efforts against the Japanese forces, highlighting the often overlooked figures in the fight for freedom.The Role of Propaganda: Phil discusses how the narrative surrounding Bose has been shaped by media portrayals, including a recent Amazon Prime series that romanticizes his life while ignoring the darker truths.Red Fort Trials and Their Impact: The conversation examines the significance of the Red Fort trials in shaping public perception of Bose and his lieutenants, as well as their implications for Indian nationalism.Modern Relevance: Paul and Phil explore how Bose is perceived in contemporary India, particularly in the context of political figures like Prime Minister Modi, and the implications of celebrating a controversial figure.Guest Information:Pre-order Phil Craig's book "1945: The Reckoning" here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781399714495Follow Phil on Twitter: @philmcraigCheck out the Scandalmongers podcast on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms.Support History Rage: For just £3 per month on Patreon or Apple, enjoy early access to episodes, ad-free listening, and exclusive content. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrageStay Connected: Join the conversation and keep the rage alive! Visit historyrage.com for past episodes and updates.Follow us on:Facebook: History RageTwitter: @HistoryRageInstagram: @historyrageStay Angry, Stay Informed - History Rage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rev. Nichole Edness, Rev. Phil Craig

Lerato Ngobeni van ActionSA het met regstappe gedreig indien burgerskap toegestaan word aan die leier van die Cape Independence Advocacy Group, Phil Craig. Ngobeni het die minister van Binnelandse Sake, Leon Schreiber, versoek om Craig se aansoek af te keur, en sê hy voldoen nie aan wettige vereistes nie. Craig, wat in Brittanje gebore is, bepleit Wes-Kaapse onafhanklikheid. Craig wil volgende maand Amerikaanse diplomatieke steun aanvra. Ngobeni sê Craig se standpunt is 'n ondermyning van nasionale eenheid:

What's this? Meghan Markle in Phil's Australian Bar?Then Carol Ann Lee joins Phil to discuss her incredible book on Ruth Ellis, on which the new international TV drama is based and in which Ruth is played impeccably by the British-American Actress Lucy Boynton.A CRUEL LOVE: The Ruth Ellis Story(Official ITV Trailer)...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijla27WmAA0As the last women to be executed in British history - for a crime many then and now believe had extenuating circumstances - Ellis has long been portrayed as a ‘woman scorned'. Carol's book reveals the full picture of a remarkable life, and is packed with fresh details about her background, her relationships and the real reason she shot her abusive partner David Blakely.You can buy Carol's book here...https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/a-cruel-love-the-real-ruth-ellis-story-carol-ann-lee/7824513?aid=12054&ean=9781910948316&Please follow Carol here...https://www.instagram.com/carolannleeauthor/Want to know more about Phil Craig? Then watch his recent interview on This British Life Podcast below...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghzCFLHcjM8&t=3s**We now have a Thank You button (next to the 'three dots') for small donations that help support our work**Looking 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/ScandalM...The Scandal Mongers...https://x.com/mongerspodcastPhil Craig...https://x.com/philmcraigTHE SCANDAL MONGERS PODCAST is also available to watch on YouTube...https://www.youtube.com/@thescandalmongerspodcastYou can get in touch with the show via...team@podcastworld.org(place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, you can listen to Phil Craig, the Spokesperson and Co-Founder of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group. We discuss the issues of centralized South Africa, look at self-determination and independence from South Africa for the Western Cape.

A Bill to bring an end to all race-based policy and legislation in South Africa has been launched. But Phil Craig, whose Referendum Party is behind the Bill, says while it is getting strong support from the public, the support from the established political parties has been “disappointing” thus far. The next step is the submission of the Non-Racialism Bill to the Parliamentary Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development. “Are they going to say, well, look, this Bill is important to me, stand with it, or are they going to vote with the ANC to effectively block this bill and maintain race-based policy? And then we'll all know.” Also giving an update on the fight for Cape Independence, Craig says: “We have to build a beachhead of political power so we can then force that decision down onto the Western Cape government and obviously we'll be able to use the private referendum as a means to build pressure…” Meanwhile, he predicts that “the more the GNU is exposed as a shallow compromise that isn't a long-term solution, the more our vision of self-determination for different communities, including the Western Cape, is going to come to the fore”.

In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg and his guests provide context on how the ANC's alliance with the Iranian regime is backfiring big time after the Teheran-supported Syrian dictator flees to Moscow. Plus, Neil de Beer shares his forthright opinion on his erstwhile MPC partner Helen Zille, Trump's new SA-born crypto and AI tzar, and Phil Craig explains why Cape Independence is still on the table.

Despite a tough start, Phil Craig and the Referendum Party are determined to reshape South Africa's political landscape, advocating for greater autonomy for the Western Cape in the face of national challenges.

When BBC reporter Rory Cellan Jones uncovered a pile of old love letters under his mother Sylvia's bed after she died, he unearthed the secret story of his own life. The result was a bestselling book of real power and intelligence, in which he reconstructs the scandalous relationship that created him - but that also limited his mother's life choices and ensured that he would not know who his father was for many years.Rory joins Phil to talk about his life, his mother and father, and the lost world of the 1950s and 60s - where smart young women could sometimes forge exciting careers but society looked very unkindly at love affairs that crossed age and class barriers. You can buy Rory's book - and thousands of others - in our own online bookstore...https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/ruski...**We now have a Thank You button (next to the 'three dots') for small donations that help support our work**Looking 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/ScandalM...** 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 **THE SCANDAL MONGERS PODCAST is also available to watch on Youtube...https://www.youtube.com/@thescandalmongerspodcastThe Scandal Mongers... / mongerspodcast Phil Craig... / philmcraig You can get in touch with the show via...team@podcastworld.org(place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading)Produced byPodcastWorld.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die Referendum-party vra die regering van nasionale eenheid om 'n openbare en ondubbelsinnige verklaring uit te reik wat bevestig hy erken die Taiwannese mense se reg tot selfbeskikking. Dit gebeur nadat Suid-Afrika Taiwan aangesê het om sy ambassade uit Pretoria te verskuif, volgens berigte glo op aandrang van China. Die president van die Referendum-party, Phil Craig, sê Suid-Afrika streef na die verdere afsondering van die mense van Taiwan.

Rev. Nichole Edness, Pastor Phil Craig

This week we are lucky enough to speak with one of the most celebrated political writers of our age - Peter Pomerantsev, a former TV colleague of our Phil Craig. Peter had a ring side seat in Moscow for the rise of Putin and now advises leading politicians in Europe and the USA.Born in the Soviet Union, and now a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Global Affairs at the London School of Economics, Peter has written two hugely influential books about the modern Russian state and how it exploits disinformation and propaganda to oppress and threaten its own people and its neighbours: Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible (2014) and This Is Not Propaganda (2019).His latest book, How to Win an Information War: The Propagandist Who Outwitted Hitler (2024), is about Sefton Delmer, a British propagandist of the Second World War.If you want to support what we do and help us grow this podcast, please hit the ‘Like' button and we now also have a Thank You option on YouTube for donations starting at 2 UK pounds - find it by clicking on the 'three dots' next to the ‘download' button.You can buy Peter's books and those of the other authors we feature in our own bookshop, along with thousands of others. All profit are shared between podcasters and independent booksellers...https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/how-to-win-an-information-war-the-propagandist-who-outwitted-hitler-peter-pomerantsev/7608309?aid=12054&ean=9780571366347&Looking 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.THE SCANDAL MONGERS PODCAST is also available to watch on YouTube...https://www.youtube.com/@thescandalmongerspodcast/videosAndrew Lownie...https://twitter.com/andrewlowniePhil Craig...https://twitter.com/philmcraigThe Scandal Mongers...https://twitter.com/MongersPodcastYou can get in touch with the show hosts via...team@podcastworld.org(place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading please).Production byTheo XWilliam RousseauProduced by...PodcastWorld.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rev. Angela Daubon, Rev. Dr. Phil Craig

Rev. Angela Daubon, Rev. Dr. Phil Craig

In a Q&A session at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Alec Hogg and Phil Craig discussed the potential for Cape Independence within South Africa. Craig advocates for a referendum on the matter, emphasising the importance of democracy and self-determination. He addressed concerns about international support, potential economic impacts like the oil and gas discovery, and the necessity for negotiations. Craig also discusses the boundaries and viability of an independent Cape, acknowledging the complexity of the issue. Despite challenges, he remains optimistic about the growing support for Cape Independence.

Inge Stoffels Reports on Phil Craig planning to push his Cape Independence Agenda. The Referendum Party wants the Western Cape to break away from South Africa and function independently. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/support

According to Princess Diana, Prince Charles once asked her in a towering bad temper: ‘Am I to be the only Prince of Wales not to be allowed a mistress?' Taking their cue from the landed aristocracy, British royals have for centuries ‘married for the dynasty' then engaged in semi-official affairs - or even long term parallel relationships - with others in their circle. Those marrying into the family were expected to ‘understand' and not make a public fuss, and many did (unlike Diana!).Our guest this week, Tom Sykes, has a very good reason to care about this story. He's a writer and the royal correspondent for The Daily Beast - and he thinks that his own grandmother, Camilla Sykes (nee Russell) may have had a long term love affair with the King. In fact members of Tom's family going back several generations have been closely involved with the British royals at their wildest and naughtiest - including Edward VII when he was a most scandalous Prince of Wales. Hearing their stories provides a unique window into the social history of Upper Class Britain. You can buy books from the authors we feature here in our own Scandal Mongers bookshophttps://uk.bookshop.org/shop/scandalm...Looking 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/ScandalM...Andrew Lownie / andrewlownie Phil Craig / philmcraig Scandal Mongers / mongerspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rev. Nichole Edness, Rev. Phil Craig

Tonight, we bring back the cigar guys with a special Cigar Show, LIVE, with Kap, Phil, Craig, Mike, Ron & more! Hosted by Ron since 2009.  Wine maker, cellar master, vineyardist and tasting expert, Ron, makes wine less confusing and more fun.  Learn something new each week during the show. We are always looking for guests to talk about their winery, vineyard, wine-related product, enology, horticulture and more.  Visit our website for details on how to "be a guest". Tune in via our BlogTalkRadio Page, our Facebook page, Twitter, YouTube, & Flightline Radio!

Die Referendum Party in Suid-Afrika sê hulle verwerp Julius Malema se verklaring dat sy EFF-party die mag van die staat sal gebruik om Wes-Kaapse onafhanklikheid te stuit. 'n Peiling wat Victory Research namens die Cape Independence Advocacy Group gedoen het, het aan die lig gebring dat 68 persent van die mense wat in die provinsie woon die idee van 'n referendum oor Kaapse onafhanklikheid steun. Die leier van die Referendum Party, Phil Craig, sê Kaapse onafhanklikheid word vreedsaam en demokraties nagestreef binne die grense van die Suid-Afrikaanse grondwetlike bestel:

Die leier van die Referendum-party, Phil Craig, sê die Wes-Kaap is weereens sy demokratiese wil geweier, nadat hy teen die Wetsontwerp op Nasionale Gesondheidsversekering gestem het in die Nasionale Raad van Provinsies. Craig sê as president Cyril Ramaphosa die wetsontwerp onderteken, sal die provinsie gedwing word om nog ‘n ondeurdagte en vernietigende beleid in te stel waarteen die mense van die Wes-Kaap gekant is.

Dr. Donald Garner, Rev. Phil Craig

This week we're talking all things invasion, or lack thereof as we are joined by author, historian and co-host of the Scandal Mongers Podcast Phil Craig who is raging that THE NAZIS COULD NEVER HAVE SUCCESSFULLY INVADED BRITAIN.We'll talk the realities of what Sealion was, how the Nazis were just not equipped with the means or the mindset to invade and occupy and just how the cancellation of Sealion really impacts the wider war.You can, and should, check out Phil's podcast with previous rager Andrew Lownie at Scandal Mongers on Apple, or search Scandal Mongers wherever you get your podcasts and you can follow them on Twitter @MongersPodcast or Phil individually @philmcraigSupport the showYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Series 8 trailer is here. Starting on 7th August on General Release we'll be bringing you Authors Peter Caddick-Adams, Andrew Liddle, Linda Porter, Helen Fry and Robert Pike. From the world of Memorials and Archaeology we have Jim O'Neill from the Northern Ireland War Memorial and Kira Jones. We have podcaster Phil Craig from Scandal Mongers and finally Battlefield Tour Guide Becky Laxton-Bass.Support the showYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rev. Dr. Phil Craig, Rev. Nichole Edness

Rev. Nichole Edness, Rev. Phil Craig

Pastor Elaine Flake, Rev. Phil Craig

With special guest Ailsa Anderson, former Press Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II.Everyone is talking about Prince Harry's new book SPARE and its fierce attacks on his enemies, especially the shadowy figures in the palace who he claims have been spinning and briefing against him and Meghan.So Andrew and Phil decided to speak to one of these mysterious people, and she paints a very different picture of what a royal press officer does than the one coming out of California.So who's telling the truth and who's bending it? And why? And would Andrew ever lend Phil his lip gloss?Andrew Lownie.twitter.com/andrewlownie Phil Craig.twitter.com/philmcraig You can now get in touch with the show...team@podcastworld.org (Place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading please) This show is part of the PodcastWorld.org network. Recorded in Kentish Town, London. Production byTheo XDavid KurzerKerem Isik Available on YouTube, Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music, Googleplay, Acast and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Andrew and Phil are joined by the Times royal correspondent Valentine Low to discuss all things Harry, Meghan, Wills, Kate… and Netflix! Valentine's recent book COURTIERS includes details of what the self-styled 'Sussex Survivors Squad' say they experienced working for the Duke and Duchess. What does he think of their recent allegations about their treatment by the family and the wider British nation? And how much of their problems are due to racial prejudice in Britain's papers, palaces and public life?Andrew is on hand to compare their story to that of a previous generation of royal exiles: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Courtiers-Valentine-Low/dp/1472290909 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Traitor-King-Scandalous-FEATURED-DOCUMENTARY/dp/1788704878/ref=sr_1_1?crid=K64WYE7WI62J&keywords=andrew+lownie&qid=1670829998&s=books&sprefix=andrew+lownie%2Cstripbooks%2C61&sr=1-1 Andrew Lownie.twitter.com/andrewlownie Phil Craig.twitter.com/philmcraig You can now get in touch with the show...team@podcastworld.org (Place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading please) This show is part of the PodcastWorld.org network. Recorded in Kentish Town, London. Production byTheo XDavid KurzerKerem Isik Available on YouTube, Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Soundcloud, Amazon Music, Googleplay, Acast and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The revelation that spies working for the Soviet Union, recruited at Cambridge University in the 1930s, had deeply penetrated the British intelligence and diplomatic systems causes shockwaves throughout the 1950s, 60s and 70s as more and more either defected or were exposed. The fascinating figure of Guy Burgess was at the heart of the scandal, and his secret flight to Moscow in 1951 stunned the world, shaking confidence in Britain in its Cold War ally, the USA. Andrew wrote a much acclaimed biography of Burgess and this week he talks Phil through his remarkable story, and that of the other key spies. And they discuss whether Burgess was the most important of them all. They're joined by one of Britain's greatest ever writers on intelligence, Nigel West. Nigel met with Anthony Blunt, one of the most important Cambridge spies, and gained access to previously secret Soviet files. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stalins-Englishman-Lives-Guy-Burgess/dp/1473627362 www.nigelwest.com Andrew Lownie.twitter.com/andrewlownie Phil Craig.twitter.com/philmcraig You can now get in touch with the show...team@podcastworld.org (Place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading please) This show is Part of the PodcastWorld.org network. Recorded in Kentish Town, London. Production byTheo X,Kerem Isik,David Kurzer. Available on YouTube, Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Soundcloud, Amazon Music, Googleplay, Acast and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.