George Best is seen as one of the most naturally talented footballers ever, but off the pitch, he battled demons.  From... more

 In this milestone episode, we will deviate from the usual style of weird and wonderful stories. Instead, I'll take you behind... more

 Some call it a miracle drug, others warn of its potentially damaging long-term effects on people and society.   In this... more

 The UK has a new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and Labour is back in power.   We discuss what this means... more

 The Haitian Revolution is a story of extreme violence, hope, and human rights.   Learn how slaves in Saint-Domingue fought against... more

 In this episode, we'll travel back to the 1990s and uncover the story of "Cool Britannia," a time when Britain... more

 JK Rowling, famous for Harry Potter, is now at the centre of a controversial debate on transgender rights.   We'll explore... more

 John Stonehouse, a promising British politician, disappeared off the Miami coast.   Had he drowned in a swimming accident? Had he... more

 What's the difference between the North and the South of England?   And when does the "North" end and the "South"... more

 Robert Fortune, a Scottish botanist, pulled off one of history's greatest acts of corporate espionage: stealing the secrets of tea... more

 Ayn Rand is one of the most controversial thinkers of the 20th century.  In this episode, we'll explore her philosophy of... more

 Meet Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor who combined power with philosophy.   In this episode, we'll learn about his famous work,... more

 The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called an early general election in the UK, surprising many.  We'll explore why... more

 Ice cream vans can be a sweet memory for many, but for Glasgow in the 1980s, they were anything but.... more

 Amanda Knox's study abroad adventure turned into a nightmare when her housemate was brutally murdered and she found all police... more

 Nayib Bukele is the self-proclaimed "world's coolest dictator", and he has managed to do what many people thought was impossible... more

 In this episode, we'll explore how the country with the largest oil reserves in the world managed to implode, plunging... more

 I lived in Malta from 2017-2024. In part one of this two-part series, I'll talk about some of my experiences... more

 He became known as “The Great Gatsby of The Middle East”, and once claimed to be the richest man on... more

 Scotland has had a long and complicated relationship with its southern neighbour. But will it ever break free? In this episode,... more

 In part one of a four-part mini-series on Scotland, we'll explore some unusual Scottish traditions.  From the mythical haggis "creature"... more

 Today, we uncover the controversial story of Prince Andrew, the black sheep of the British royal family.   From his ties... more

 In this episode, we'll explore the story of Fredric Tudor, the man who revolutionised the global ice transportation market in... more

 In part three of our mini-series on fertility, we'll explore the intriguing world of future fertility possibilities.   From creating eggs... more

 In part one of a three-part mini-series, we'll look at the global trend of shrinking populations and what it signifies... more

 In this episode, we'll learn about the dramatic story behind the controversial 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina.   From political... more

 In the final part of our mini-series on slavery, we'll explore the unsettling reality of modern slavery, exploring its prevalence... more

 In part one of a three-part series on slavery, we'll explore the role of slavery in the ancient world.  We'll explore... more

 It's a short, feel-good tale about a lion called Christian.  In this episode, we'll be telling the heartwarming true story of... more

 It is a fascinating story that gets you thinking about the age of responsibility, the nature of citizenship, and the... more

 It's the story of how artists from a small, somewhat unexpected country became global music sensations, amassing devoted fans and... more

 Millions worldwide dedicate their lives to research, striving for medical breakthroughs and enhancing our understanding of the human body. But... more

 It's the idea that humans can enhance our bodies with the use of technology, all in a bid to allow... more

 He is probably the most famous whistleblower in the world after having leaked vast amounts of sensitive US government information... more

 A New Year's Eve celebration isn't always fireworks. Sometimes it's colourful underwear, dark-haired men rushing into Scottish houses, and smashing... more

 It's an idea and a way of life that is all about doing good, helping others, and improving the world... more

 From export and import controls to asset freezes and travel restrictions, there are various methods for imposing sanctions. But how... more

 K-Pop, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Indian Cricket – what do these three things have in common? Soft power, of course.  In this... more

 We all know salt as a simple white seasoning to add to our cooking, but it's much more than that.... more

 It is a story that brings together billionaires, presidents, princes, private islands, and unfortunately, decades of sexual abuse of underage... more

 How has a small bird from the jungles of southeast Asia gone on to be the most popular source of... more

 It is the most amazing story of success, failure against the odds, and a race to get to the bottom... more

 He embarked on a perilous journey to explore the Great Lakes of Africa and unravelled the mystery of the Nile's... more

 It's an amazing story of exploration, near-death experiences, and the most almighty feud.   In part one of our mini-series... more

 Mental health – it is a sensitive subject that affects every single one of us, with some of us struggling... more

 Over the past two decades, this one family has shaped not just American but global culture – but how did... more

 It was at one point the most popular job in Britain, surpassing professions such as coal mining and factory work.... more

 "Duke", "Earl", "Lord", and "Baron" – what do these titles actually mean? In part one of our mini-series on British social... more

 It's a story of how one family went from almost literal slavery to being the richest in the world –... more

 It is, by some measures, the toughest fighting force in the world – yet it continues to attract people from... more

 Degrowth and Effective Accelerationism - two outlooks about the direction in which humanity needs to go to stay alive. But... more

 Courageous, resilient, and an incredible leader. Ernest Shackleton was an Antarctic explorer who never gave up in the face of... more

 An internet pioneer or a criminal mastermind? The answer depends on who you ask.   In this episode, we explore the... more

 For some people, hell is a place of eternal punishment. For others, it's merely a stepping stone on the way... more

 As time goes by, language continues to evolve.   In this episode, we explore the question of evolving English, and the... more

 He was King of Britain, but only for 325 days before dramatically quitting the job to be with the woman... more

 It was a fierce football rivalry fought not on the pitch but on social media and at the High Courts... more

 From cramped cubicles to collaborative open-plan setups, a lot has changed since the creation of the modern office – but... more

 He is a figure who, 200 years after his death, is still held as an example of the glories of... more

 When Adolf Hitler's half-niece was found dead in a pool of her own blood, the Nazi party rushed to cover... more

 He was a secretive billionaire who would earn the nickname of "The King of Oil".   In this episode, we'll be... more

Wondering what The "English Learning for Curious Minds podcast" is all about? Here's an update on how things have been going,... more

 What do some of the biggest porn websites in the industry have in common? They are all owned by a... more

 Dubbed "The King of the Sting" or "The Fake Sheikh", Mazher Mahmood was a journalist who posed as a Middle-Eastern... more

Milk–this widely common, seemingly unproblematic drink–has become the subject of recent controversy. In this episode, we’ll look into the war on... more

 It's the official body responsible for regulating the world's most popular sport, but it is regularly accused of corruption. In this... more

Listen to the all of Pioneers Of The Continuum 👉 https://link.chtbl.com/pioneers--In episode one of Pioneers Of The Continuum, Winston travels... more

British tabloids are notorious for being exaggerated, sensationalist, and stopping at nothing to get a good story. In this episode, we’ll... more

In the early 20th century, a disorganised bunch of criminals transformed into a criminal empire and made billions in the... more

Big news. On May 23rd, we are launching a new audio-drama starring your favourite English-language podcasters.Win a limited-edition Pioneers Of... more

There are thousands of idioms in the English language. Idioms are often present in the books we read, the shows... more

Charming, glamorous, and ambitious. Anna Delvey was a wealthy German heiress who would one day inherit a large trust fund... more

Imagine paying for an exclusive music festival where you get to party with celebrities and supermodels on a private island,... more

It's a tiny rock in the Mediterranean that has become a global hub for online gambling. In this episode, we look... more

It has been called America's most famous hate group and has been terrorising the country for 150 years. In this episode,... more

He was a wealthy English aristocrat who disappeared after the family nanny was found brutally murdered. In this episode, we look... more

He was a former American marine who would go on to assassinate one of the most popular presidents in American... more

Whether it's Carrie from Sex and the City or the advertising executives in Mad Men, people are drinking more cocktails... more

The British and Americans were suspicious that there was a mole. They were right; in fact, there were five double... more

In the early 1930s, five high-flying Cambridge University students were recruited to become Soviet spies. These five men enjoyed decades-long careers... more