Oct 26

Ep 773 - Let the Right One In, by John Ajvide Lindqvist

Also titled Let Me In, this mid-2000s horror debut from Sweden engages directly with some vampire tropes, as well as one of the great fears of humankind: what if the kids were bad?Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Follow @overduepod on Instagram and BlueskyAdvertise o ... Show More

1h 4m

Oct 19

Ep 772 - Butter, by Asako Yuzuki

It's true that we usually try to reserve Spooktober for books that are, how you say, "classically spooky." But isn't societal misogyny and fatphobia just as spooky as any ghost, ghoul, or pieced-together-monster-that-represents-humankind's-hubris? We'd like to think so. And we'd ... Show More

1h 4m

Oct 12

Ep 771 - The Only Good Indians, by Stephen Graham Jones

Spooktober continues with this Rez Gothic slasher from Stephen Graham Jones. A vengeful spirit hunts down four young Blackfeet men for a past transgression on their reservation, prompting reflection on whether or not they'd ever have become "good Indians."Our theme music was comp ... Show More

1 h

Oct 2022

Season 1 | 5. The Ringmaster

This episode contains descriptions of violence or sexual content that may not be suitable for all listeners. A new character enters the drama. Thomas Becket has come out of nowhere to become Henry’s powerful right-hand man. Now he’s entrusted with what seems to be an impossib ... Show More

16m 42s

Feb 2024

Season 4 | 1. A Simple Man

What happens when you make a nine-year-old boy king of England? It turns out, it’s a recipe for unscrupulous advisers and a king unlike any the nation has ever known. Henry III is the opposite of his cruel father: he is compassionate and pious, but he’s also indecisive and eas ... Show More

29m 46s

Oct 2021

Hilary Mantel

In a special episode recorded in front of a live audience, Helen and David talk to Hilary Mantel about power, monarchy and political intrigue. From the Tudors to the present, from Henry VIII to Boris Johnson, from Thomas Cromwell to Dominic Cummings. A fascinating insight into po ... Show More

53m 36s

Jun 2024

Sex Life of Henry VIII

When we think of Henry VIII we think of a big, blood thirsty tyrant.But was there more to this caricature of a king then we give him credit for? Joining Kate today to help us get to know this man better is the fantastic Tracy Borman, author of Henry VIII and the men who made him. ... Show More

46m 21s

Apr 2024

Oliver Cromwell Part 2: Civil War Across the Realms

England is plunged into conflict. Oliver Cromwell, an obscure politician, soon proves himself an outstanding military commander. King Charles, meanwhile, unveils his own star signing - a dashing young cavalry officer named Prince Rupert. A daring mission featuring the Queen threa ... Show More

58m 17s

Aug 2025

Abbey Grange - Part Three

THE KILLER INSIDE - I often forget how gung-ho Sherlock could be when I first met him. No one was off limits for interrogation and analysis. Not even an elderly patient at a care home. His methods weren't cruel, they were simply necessary to achieve what he saw as the ultimate mo ... Show More

35m 11s

Jun 2025

The Arab and The Manc Podcast - S2 - Episode 3

A wild true story of ambition, deception, and literary crime! How one man nearly got away with stealing Shakespeare’s priceless First Folio from Durham University — until it all went wrong…

24m 23s

Mar 2023

Hark! The Whispers of Those Uneasy Dead

Do you believe?***Written by: L.P. Ring***Bonus Episode: "My Name is Charlene Brunt" Written by: Kevin Ground and Narrated by: Heather Thomas***Content Warning: Mental illness, mention of molestation***Check out our reward tiers at patreon.com/creepypod***Sound Design by Pacific ... Show More

55m 39s

Ep 543 - Wolf Hall, by Hilary Mantel