You've probably heard the name Nicolas Flamel, most likely from the first Harry Potter book, but he was a real man with an... interesting story about his work as an alchemist and creator of the Philosopher's Stone. Of course, there's more to it than that, and also a whole lot less to it. The following music was used for this media project: Music: A…

On this Halloween episode we hope that you've got your corpse storage room ready, because we're going to talk about Vlad the Impaler... well, actually we're going to talk about Vlad's handsome brother, but you know Vlad is gonna get talked about too. Plus there's an episodette about an experiment to see if coffee needed to be banned in Sweden. The …

Gone With the Wind is a... controversial film, but definitely not as heavy on the racism as the book. This week, Amelia talks about the making of the film and how it influenced race relations in America in the 20th Century. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Anachronist by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/s…

We're back and delving into the murky world of espionage and crime with a story from Cold War era South Korea. Also listen out for what I believe is the first appearance of our rabbit Pearl on the podcast. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Anachronist by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3363-anachroni…

Ladies and gentlemen, we're back with another Kamo special!!! For those of you still wondering who Kamo is? Kamo' man (see what we did there), it's been two episodes... Its okay we believe in third chances. SHE IS a UCT radio host, a familiar voice behind various UCT productions, but most importantly a friend of the podcast.The two previous episode…

Ladies and gentlemen, part 2 is officially here!!! You guys have been asking and we've delivered. We are once again joined by a friend, a UCT radio host, and a familiar voice behind various UCT productions, she goes by Kamogelo Maponya.In the previous episode we had a in-depth discussion about the influence of family and religion on Kamo's identity…

Ladies and gentlemen, this is it!!! You guys have been asking and we've delivered. This episode is the first of its kind. Drum roll please... We have our very first guest!!!!! The wonderful Kamogelo Maponya.She joins us for a four part special episode where we discuss the various aspects of identity that we've been touching on in the previous episo…

Welcome back to another episode in the Unveiling Identity series brought to you by the one-and-only buff babies. This is the final part of the final episode before we introduce our special guest. Often times our purpose is in no way unique, certainly not on a macro level. This realisation can be discouraging or empowering depending on how one choos…

Welcome back to another episode in the Unveiling Identity series brought to you by the one-and-only buff babies. This is the second part of the final episode before we introduce our guest. In part one we mentioned that purpose gives life direction, meaning and significance. However, we understand that everyone goes through a period in their life, w…

Welcome back to another episode in the Unveiling Identity series brought to you by the one-and-only buff babies. This is the first part of the final episode before we introduce our guest. In this part we introduce the idea of purpose. We reached the conclusion that progress without direction is merely movement and that purpose is what gives us dire…

Ever wondered why we are who we are? Well you've come to the right place!!!In the previous episode, we discussed the different factors that can play a role in shaping one's identity. In this episode, we take a more personal approach where Q opens up about what its like coming from a big family; Yoel speaks on growing up as a pastor's kid, and we bo…

Join us as we embark on an enlightening journey of self-discovery done the buff baby way!!!In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the influences of family, society, culture, and relationships. We take a look at how these factors shape our sense of self and influence our behaviors, choices and ambitions. Thanks for all the heart warming su…

Possibly my favourite title I've ever come up with for one of these episodes. This week, Barnaby talks about the mysterious case of the Zaragoza Goblin, as well as the mysterious case of space fireflies... which might have been urine. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Anachronist by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://fil…

You know how it is, you spend your teenage years in the army, decide you don't like it, go on holiday instead, and develop a fascination with English parks and also Vesuvius. Tale as old as time, or at least it is for Prince Leopold III who was probably the ultimate gap year student, at least, one who was able to build a volcano. The following musi…

You'd think that before drowning you might struggle a bit, or give some indication that you're not exactly happy with your present situation. Turns out if you don't it might be that you've just defected to China or been assassinated by the CIA. Probably not, but these were some theories around the strange disappearance of an Australian Prime Minist…

What's this? A mysterious new voice on the podcast? Yes, this is our first ever guest episode of the podcast! This week Fiona Milway will tell us all about Australia's failed attempt to fight a war against Emus. Yes, Emus. You'd be surprised how tactical those birds can be and how much they learned about the art of war. Sun Tzu would be proud. The …

Detective fiction would be very different if more people came back from the dead to testify in the case of their own murder. Unfortunately we can't always rely on the supernatural to put away murderers, but that is what happened in the case of the Greenbrier Ghost. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Anachronist by Kevin Mac…

What could be more English than going into a rural marketplace and seeing someone shouting "Wife for sale!" Surprisingly, wife-selling is a tradition in England that doesn't really get talked about that much. I wonder why... The following music was used for this media project: Music: Anachronist by Kevin MacLeod Music: Village Consort by Kevin MacL…

I mean, the title isn't exactly accurate, but it's how this story is often portrayed. This is the story of the case of Gill and Coote v El Vino's, a landmark case which stopped pubs and bars from preventing women from drinking at the bar, because, yes, the law needed to specify that. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Anach…

Welcome the Great Imposter! Not a superhero, nor a stage magician, but a man who really REALLY wanted to be a monk and ended up being a doctor, a psychologist, a lawyer, and an actor (and only one of those was legitimate). The following music was used for this media project: Music: Anachronist by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/so…

We're back! Let's blow the dust off the microphones with a story about criminal gangs in London's past. This particular gang is made up of... elephants? Well, no, women actually, but still interesting either way, right? The following music was used for this media project: Music: Anachronist by Kevin MacLeod Waltz of Treachery by Kevin MacLeod Break…

WELCOME BACK TO OUR TWO-PART SPECIAL OF REMEMBER THAT TIME WHEN; A conversation on Culture and Religion. Our Season finale! In hopes of having established the differences between the two concepts, an open table in the name of sharing past experiences lead to a deepened understanding of how our respective cultures and belief systems coherently shape…

Welcome back to yet another episode. This episode the fourth member of our team is making his podcast debut, uzi&T. Join us as we explore our own definitions of culture, religion and how they intersect. Are culture and religion one and the same? What role does religion play in shaping culture and vice versa? The relevance of culture and religion in…

Welcome back to another episode, thanks for tuning in. Join us as we discuss our favorite conspiracy theories -- some of the things that keep us up at night. Do aliens exist? Was the moon landing fake? Is atlantis real? Is King Charles a vampire? Did Q really mess up the intro? Thanks for the endless support and feedback. Make sure to follow us on …

In the late 19th to early 20th centuries, women suddenly faced more street harassment than before. Of course, they weren't going to take that lying down and so came up with new ways to defend themselves thanks... to fashion. This week on That Time When we talk about the hatpin panic, and once again see that nothing ever really changes in history. B…

Welcome back to another amazing episode, thanks for tuning in. Today we reflected on our childhood dreams, how they shaped our present selves, and whether they live within us today. Stick around to find out which buff baby discovered lotion a little too late in life and which buff baby has an unconventional method of lotion application. We swim, yo…

After Barnaby talked last week about a mad king, Amelia has been champing at the bit to talk about one of her favourite subjects: Richard II of England. Was he mad? Did he have scores of gay lovers? Probably not, but there has been a lot of confusion over the life of Richard II and why he was so unpopular in the eyes of history. Also featuring John…

Charles VI of France was, for a while, known as Charles the Beloved. He surrounded himself with competent advisors and managed to reverse some unpopular decisions. Things were looking good. Unfortunately the king had his own personal problems, and led to a party that effectively ended his reign and a regency council appointed instead. What happened…

Aaaaanndddd..... here's the highly anticipated part 2 of last week's episode! In part one we talked fake news, the dangers of misinformation, and the power of the media. Part 2 takes a slight shift to focus more on what we would change if we had all the power in the world. Here's a standout question from our discussion: What crime would you commit …

It's Halloween! Or, a couple of days afterwards anyway, but hey ho, we're going to do a Halloween episode anyway. This week, Amelia dives into the world of body snatching in 19th century Edinburgh with the tale of Burke and Hare, who were definitely not the sort of suave gentlemen killers you might imagine, but opportunists who were pretty lazy all…

Y'all know what time it is! Let's get jiggy with it! The Buff Babies are back again with a special 2 part episode! This is a rich episode, packed with very important conversations -- billionaires, the media, corruption. Do you trust the media? How do you even define it? Are the Buff Babies a credible news source for you? We hope you find this episo…

We finish off Black History Month with the amazing tale of Dr Rebecca Lee Crumpler, who was such a dedicated doctor that she didn't have time for people's racism, she was just going to help people and no one was going to get in her way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Buff Babies are back! WOOP WOOP! Join us as we dig deep into the online dating world and find out if it is a reflection of the real world. In this episode, we discussed the gender norms at play when it comes to dating. Is hookup culture the marker for our generation? Does society force women to mature faster than men?What do you want your meet-…

Well we might have beaten our record for longest episode title, but it's necessary when you're talking about someone as awesome as the Chevalier de Saint Georges. He continues with his displays of swordsmanship (with special appearance from a previous subject of the podcast), but now brings his attention to the plight of Haitian slaves, but always …

Welcome back to another episode brought to you by the Buff Babies! Press play and listen as we figure out what stealing means, discuss our humble beginnings into social media and its effect on our mental health. What does the cow really mean? Listen to find out! We hope you've enjoyed all of our episodes so far, and let us know what you would like …

We start off Black History Month here on that time when with a man so cool we end up declaring him the Elvis of pre-revolutionary France. I mean, when you win a swordfight that ends slavery (sort of), you've got to be up there with the coolest people, even if your dad was a bit dodgy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Welcome back to yet another wonderfully eventful RTTW episode brought to you by the Buff Babies. We have a very special guest joining us for this episode. The main man himself Mohau Chokoe. Do y'all remember your high school days cuz we do, in painful detail. Join as we reminisce on our high school experiences and our transition into Uni life. Make…

Welcome back to another RTTW episode brought to you by your very own Buff Babies. Join us on this adventure of a lifetime as we run away from a cow, run into glass sliding doors and misinterpret signs from a girl who left with you with a crippling inability to discern between kindness and romantic interest, so now we just throw "toy" bricks at kids…

Barnaby gets a bit frustrated at how little we know about one of the most important figures in European, and possibly world, history. You may know already of Johannes Gutenberg, but did you know that he had a side hustle before he made his printing press? Or how a lawsuit possibly stopped him from being well known in his lifetime? Or why for many y…

Welcome back to another RTTW episode. Join us as we talk relationship dynamics, survival tactics, and our soon-to-born baby with our very first guest, Thabo aka Rele aka Fvji. Once again make sure to interact with us on Instagram @buff_babies_ to stay updated on the latest news. Support the show

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I think we all know the stories of sailors in history getting shipwrecked or stuck at sea and having to make the horrible choice to resort to cannibalism. In the 19th century this was such a problem that it caused decades of legal headaches until the courts finally decided to settle the matter with the case of Dudley and Stephens. There was Brooks …

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Is it possible that Robinson Crusoe was inspired by a goat-man? This week on That Time When, Amelia tells us about Alexander Selkirk, a real life Robinson Crusoe who managed to survive for years on a deserted island thanks to the timely intercession of some sea-lions, a pack of friendly cats, and some cabbages that had no rightful business being th…

This week on That Time When we continue with the story of Joseph Grimaldi, the Father of Modern Clowning. Last week we looked at his early life and ascent to the part of The Clown, this week we look at his prolific career and how he came to become the icon of the clown for years to come. We also have Amelia explaining a pun to Barnaby that he compl…

Joseph Grimaldi can be remembered as the Father of the Modern Clown. But before you have traumatic memories of Pennywise and turn off, you should listen to his story, because Grimaldi's life is a fascinating study of a struggling artist who transformed theatres of the day. You'll also find out why clowns of the 18th century were more like silent mo…

This Week on That Time When we listen to the most dramatic and powerful music to accompany the Entry of the Gladiators. After that, Amelia tells us about a Dutch hero who is famous for pirate murder, delivering quips, and causing one very large explosion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

This week on That Time When we continue the story of the lost Roanoke Colony, and actually get to the point where the colonists have gone missing! Now the mission becomes finding these poor people. Will the weather let up and actually allow someone to complete their mission? Will people back in England care? Will Sir Walter Raleigh actually look fo…

The mystery of the Missing Roanoke Colony is a pretty good story by itself, but it turns out that everything that led up to it was a mad comedy of errors. This week on That Time When, Barnaby tells us about the two expeditions that set the stage for the attempt at a first permanent colony in North America. Expect ridiculous storms, a lack of basic …

Amelia has managed to find a very obscure French story that may well have... *ahem* inspired Alexandre Dumas to write The Count of Monte Cristo. This has everything: romance, betrayal, false imprisonment, vengeance, elaborate murder, and parrot slaying. You'd think it was all made up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…