WHAT'S ALL THIS THEN?
Well, we're glad you asked.
That Was Genius is a really rather funny history podcast.
Join Tom and Sam each week as they explore the deepest, strangest and most amusing corners of history. Each week the co-hosts surprise each other with stories on a topic agreed the week before. You're guaranteed to hear some silly accents, rude jokes, swearing and down-right bizarre digressions into 90s television shows.
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It's probably also worth pointing out that Sam and Tom are pretty good at history too. They're not as stupid as they sound.
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New episodes are released every Thursday morning (UK time). Fortnightly episodes are free. For every new episode, and the full back catalogue and bonus content, you can join the Order of the Bath.
TOM BERRY
Tom used to run a health and fitness business and he has a history degree; because nothing goes together like Assyrian cuneiform scrolls and burpees. Tom loves his research and is a big fan of a source, preferably a silly one.
He is a man with lots of hobbies, and no time to enjoy them due to his young family. He loves any European history, but particularly stories of travellers getting lost and eating each other.
SAM DATTA-PAULIN
Sam is a former journalist and BBC newsreader. He now makes podcasts for a 'living'. He's got a degree in Middle Eastern History, but prefers a wild yarn to in-depth source analysis. Mostly because he's lazy and likes the sound of his own voice.
His hobbies include picking up heavy things, making fiddly things, and editing out all of Tom's jokes. His favourite historical period is the industrial revolution, and the Cold War.
THE ORDER OF THE BATHROOM
To get your grubby little hands on awesome (and regularly updated) bonus content, you can sign up for a paid subscription and become a member of the That Was Genius Order of the Bathroom. You can also furtively glance at other subscribers as they strip down for a a right honourable soak in the bubbly tubs of the most prestigious order of them all. Implied voyeurism AND you get to help your favourite history comedy fusion podcast out! Perfect.
COMPANION
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Weekly episodes (only fortnightly episodes are free to all listeners)
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The full episode back catalogue
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Sam & Tom's episode cartoons
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Occasional bonus content
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Discount code for all Companion of the Bog Brush merchandise
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The wonderfully whimsical Companion of the Bog Brush song
KNIGHT
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Weekly episodes (only fortnightly episodes are free to all listeners)
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The full episode back catalogue
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Sam & Tom's episode cartoons
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Occasional bonus content
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Honorary Companion of the Bog Brush
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Discount code for all Companion of the Bog Brush & Knight of the Flannels merchandise
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The wonderfully whimsical Companion of the Bog Brush & Knight of the Flannels songs
COMMANDER
OF THE
BUBBLE BATH
£5
per month
Includes:
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Weekly episodes (only fortnightly episodes are free to all listeners)
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The full episode back catalogue
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Sam & Tom's episode cartoons
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Occasional bonus content
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And...​
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Honorary Companion of the Bog Brush & Knight of the Flannel
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Discount code for all Companion of the Bog Brush, Knight of the Flannels & Commander of the Bubble Bath merchandise
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The wonderfully whimsical Companion of the Bog Brush, Knight of the Flannels & Commander of the Bubble Bath songs
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