Calling Bank
"Did you Call Bank?: Paul "The Truth" Pierce: "Nah, I called GAME!" Calling Bank is an all NBA podcast, talking about the teams, the players, the highlights and the low-lights. Each fortnight we bring you the triple double of hoops, banter and segments to satisfy your NBA needs.
Sat, December 12, 2020
The Harden Dilemma, Games we can't wait to see and PG gets paid!
This week on Calling Bank we talk all about the best games of the first half fo the NBA schedule, the James Harden potential trades, PG's big contract and more! Make sure to like and subscribe!
Sat, November 28, 2020
NBA Draft and Free Agency Special
This week on Calling Bank, we chat all about the 2020 Draft Class and the crazy NBA Free Agency winners and losers. We also give way to early predictions of which teams will make playoffs this year! Make sure to Like, Subscribe, Comment and telegram! @Callingbank
Sat, November 07, 2020
The NBA Draft, new coaches and the NBA is nearly back...
This week we speak all about the NBA start date, the latest coaching changes and our predictions for the NBA Draft. Make sure to Like and Subscribe!
Sun, October 18, 2020
The Lakers are NBA Champions, coaching hires, playoff awards and our worst takes from 2020
This week we talk all about the Los Angeles Lakers winning the (very long) 2020 championship, all the coaching movements, who was the MVP, Coach, improved player and more of the playoffs and how wrong were our predictions for 2020... Make sure to like and subscribe!
Sat, October 03, 2020
The NBA Finals, exactly what the Doc ordered and Jack Jumpers!
This week we talk all about the Doc Rivers firing and signing, the conference finals, Miami Heat v Los Angeles Lakers and what the heck are the Tasmanian JackJumpers? Make sure to like and subscribe!
Sat, September 19, 2020
Combustible Clippers, the Conference Finals and All-NBA Snubs
This week on Calling Bank we speak all about how the Clippers blew another 3-1 lead, who is coming out of the East and West, Giannis the MVP and the biggest All-NBA snubs! Make sure to like and subscribe!
Sat, September 05, 2020
Second Round suprises, NBA Awards and Steve Nash gets the top job
This week on Calling Bank we talk all about the Second Round of the NBA Playoffs, can the Bucks not get swept? Will the Rockets upset the Lakers? What ever happened to Bol Bol? We also chat about the latest NBA Awards and Steve Nash going to the Nets! Make sure to Like and Subscribe!
Sat, August 22, 2020
Bringing out the brooms, round one upsets and the Draft Lottery
This week on Calling Bank we go through all eight first round match-ups and give our predictions, we also talk through the team needs for the 14 lottery teams! Make sure to like and subscribe!
Sat, August 08, 2020
The NBA is BACK and the NBA BachelorNICK ft. Damen and Nick
This week we speak all about the NBA restart, who will get the 8th seed, the biggest surprises and disappointments and we help Nick find love with a second NBA team (sorry Detroit) Make sure to like and subscribe!
Wed, July 29, 2020
The Big Bubble Questions and the stinkiest restart teams, ft. Luke
This week on Calling Bank, we chat all about the biggest bubble questions like: could the Heat upset the Bucks, important players for each team and how bad will the Nets be? Get excited for the NBA starting again this Friday! Make sure to Like and Subscribe!
Sat, July 04, 2020
Who is out of the bubble, free agents and will the NBA go ahead? Ft. Damen "Damion Lee" & Nick "Nurse"
This week we are joined by special guests Damen and Nick to chat all about whether the NBA will actually restart, the big names who are not re-entering the bubble and all the latest from the NBA transaction window! Make sure to Like and Subscribe!
Sat, June 20, 2020
The Mickey Mouse NBA Club, Race for the 8 and Free Agents Ft. Luke "Longley"
This week on Calling Bank, we chat all about the new format, the schedules of each team, who gets the 8 seed in the West and the best free agents available for teams heading to Orlando. Make sure to Like and Subscribe!
Fri, May 29, 2020
The Goat Dances, NBA coming back and Tasty Trades Ft. Coach Luke
This week on Calling Bank with special guest Coach Luke, we chat all about the final episodes of the Last Dance, when will the NBA come back (if at all) and some trades that will make you think: Oh, wow, oh no and other such things. Make sure to Like and Subscribe!
Sat, May 02, 2020
The Last Dance and Playoff Predictions Ft. Damen and Ben
This week Damen and Ben join the Calling Bank crew to talk all about the huge Netflix series: The Last Dance and things get heated over playoff predictions! Make sure to like and subscribe @callingbank
Mon, March 30, 2020
Live from Quarantine Ft. Luke "I love Charlotte" Kennard: Game of the season, end of season awards and the 2020 Draft
Will and Harry are still stuck in quarantine but this time they are joined by their great mate and NBA superfan: Luke. So what better way to pass the time then reminiscing about the past NBA season and hoping for a bright NBA future. This episode we speak about our favourite games of the season, who wins all the awards and the 2020 Draft Class.
Sun, March 15, 2020
Live from Quarantine: Calling Bank COVID-19
We chat about the unprecedented suspension of the NBA and COVID-19, who wins the NBA Title (if the season continues) and top NBA storylines pre suspension! Make sure to like and subscribe!
Sat, February 15, 2020
The NBA Trade Deadline and All-Star Weekend
This week on Calling Bank, we talk all about the biggest NBA Trade Deadline Trades with interviews from Lou Williams, Robert Covington and Kyle Kuzma (1:10). We then make our predictions for the All Star weekend Winners (25:08)! Make sure to Like and Subscribe!
Sun, February 09, 2020
Clippers take down Heat and the start of the Small Ball Era for Houston
We continue our live coverage of the NBA with the Clippers taking on the Heat in a big Wednesday night matchup with interviews from both coaches, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Landry Shamet and Sweet Lou (0:58). We then head to Lakers v Houston, where Houston has had a busy trade deadline and begin the real Small Ball experiment, listen for interviews with: Mike D'Antoni, James Harden, Robert Covington, JaVale McGee and Kyle Kuzma (13:09). Make sure to like and subscribe!
Fri, February 07, 2020
Kobe's Memorial Game, Houston take down the Pelicans and Zion v Giannis
We have a huge week of live NBA coverage. This week we speak all about Kobe's Memorial game and Portland take on the Lakers with interviews from LeBron, Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard and Frank Vogel (0:34). At Houston v Pelicans we chat about small ball and limiting turnovers with interviews from Brandon Ingram, Zion, Jrue Holiday, Derrick Favors, Coach Alvin Gentry, James Harden, Daniel House Jr and PJ Tucker (15:19). We then speak all about the first meeting of Zion and Giannis with interviews from Giannis, Zion, Khris Middleton, Brooke Lopez and Coach Bud (31:19). Make sure to like and subscribe!
Sun, January 26, 2020
Rest in Peace Black Mamba
We give a tribute to one of the greatest of all time: Kobe Bryant, the man who taught us about basketball. We also speak about Zion's debut and the trades so far. Make sure to Like and Subscribe For more NBA action go to callingbank.com
Sat, January 11, 2020
All Star Votes, don't doubt the Spurs and trade rumours
This week we speak all about our All Star Votes, will the Spurs actually surprise us all and make playoffs, Will proposes some trades leading up to the Trade Deadline and of course: Who do they play for? Make sure to Like and Subscribe!
Mon, December 23, 2019
Christmas Preview and Western Conference standings
We go through all the big games this holiday season and who will make the playoffs in the heated west?
Sun, December 08, 2019
Early Trade Ideas, Playoff Rankings, The Fultz Resurgence and Rapid Fire Questions
We chat about potential trades of Chris Paul, Kevin Love and more, the Eastern Conference Playoff locks and questions, is Markelle Fultz good and David Fizdale is GONE. Make sure to like and subscribe
Sun, November 17, 2019
Melo is Back! The Two Unicorns, Showtime Lakers, and Wiggins Mania
This week we chat all about the injured Porzingis, the Return of Carmelo Anthony, is Wiggins the real deal? Are the Raptors still good and are the Lakers the best team in the NBA?
Sun, November 03, 2019
Wizards & Rockets Shoot-out, the Playoff Suns, the bad bulls and Trae Young for MVP
The NBA season has finally started! We go through our Game of the Week: Wizards v Rockets (1:17), biggest surprises and disappointments (6:58) and some overreactions from the first 10 games of the 2019-2020 season (20:32).
Sat, October 12, 2019
The Battle of LA, League Pass team to watch and season previews!
The NBA is so close to being back, so Harry and Will go through some team previews for a range of NBA team from the Atlanta Hawks to the Battle of LA!
Sat, September 28, 2019
Spain wins the FIBA World Cup!
This week on Calling Bank we wrap up the FIBA world cup and talk about all the headlines from an exciting world series.
Sun, September 01, 2019
Boomers beat Team USA!
History has been made in Melbourne with Australia beating Team USA! We covered all the international games, and had some chats with Coach Pop, Andrew Bogut, Kemba Walker, the MVP himself: Brooke Lopez and many more! 13:37: Coach Greg Popovich and Harrison Barnes, 15:25: Coach Andrej Lemanis and Andrew Bogut, 19:13: Donovan Mitchell, 21:12: Kemba Walker, 30:42: Coach Nick Nurse and Kyle Wiltjer, 32:47 - Coach Greg Popovich, 35:10 - Jaylen Brown, 36:27 - Brooke Lopez
Mon, August 19, 2019
The NBA Schedule, Boomers v the world and FIBA World Cup
Calling Bank is back as we go through the MUST SEE games of the upcoming NBA season and give our take on the International friendlies and the FIBA world cup in China!
Sun, July 14, 2019
The New NBA Landscape
The Free Agency Frenzy may be over but there are still some good free agents left, we also look back at the best and worst (cough Knicks cough) free agency signings and a way too early Playoff Ladder for the 2019/2020 season!
Fri, June 28, 2019
The Zion Draft, huge trades and Free Agent Frenzy!
This week on Calling Bank we look back at a Trade-filled draft, talk about who won the Conley and AD trade and where will all the big names (and little names) go?
Sat, June 15, 2019
Toronto wins the Title, the Draft preview and Free Agency Madness
The Toronto Raptors have finally won their first title and Golden State Warriors are in a world of pain after a grueling 6 game series that saw Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson go down pretty hard.... We also take a look at this weeks NBA draft and begin dissecting the crazy off-season free agency ahead!
Sun, June 02, 2019
Welcome to the NBA Finals! Featuring: The Claw, the Chef and maybe KD?
This week we review the Bucks v Raptors Eastern Conference series, discuss what will Portland do in the off-season, and dive into all you need to know about Toronto v Golden State. We even start predicting free agent landing spots and have some juicy mailbag questions!
Mon, May 20, 2019
Splash Brothers, the real MVP and crazy lotteries
We are deep into the Eastern and Western Conference finals and while Portland is getting ready to invest in brooms, the Raptors and Bucks series is heating up! We also recap the craziest Draft Lottery in years!
Mon, May 06, 2019
Semi-Conference Finals: the Highs and Lows
This week we speak all about the Semi-Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. Will Houston make this a series, do the Raptors stand a chance, Four overtimes and the Magical Giannis
Tue, April 23, 2019
In Depth with Walt Lemon Jr
This Week on Calling Bank we are joined by NBA player: Walt Lemon Jr. He discusses his journey to the NBA, games with the New Orleans Pelicans and his latest contract with the Chicago Bulls!
Sun, April 21, 2019
Round 1 of the Playoffs: The Wild West, Sweeping the East and 31 points
This week on Calling Bank we chat all about the NBA playoffs, we go through the key players of each series and our predictions for round two!
Mon, April 08, 2019
Potential Playoff Matchups, Devin Booker's an All-Star and Bye Bye Ernie
This week we talk about the playoff match ups which we are most looking forward too, why Zion should go to the Suns with Devin Booker and the Wizard's starting a new happier era without Ernie Grunfeld.
Mon, April 01, 2019
The Scary Spurs, D-Lo the All-Star and who is our Coach/ 6th Man of the Year
This week we talk all about the scary Spurs, D-lo's Nets, who will tank the best and our picks for 6th man and coach of the year!
Fri, March 15, 2019
NBA 2018-2019 Preview: South- East and North-West Division
This week we preview the South- East and North-West Divisions, which includes: most of the playoff West teams like Blazers, Jazz, Thunder and Nuggets, and playoff-less East teams like the Hawks, Magic and Hornets! Who will be their MVP? Most Improved and will they win the title?
Fri, March 15, 2019
NBA 2018-2019 Preview: Central and South-West Division
This week we preview the loaded Central and South-West Divisions, which includes: the Rockets, the Bucks, Spurs, Pelicans and the new look Cavs! Who will be their MVP? Most Improved and will they win the title?
Fri, March 15, 2019
NBA 2018-2019 Preview: Atlantic and Pacific Division
This week we preview the loaded Atlantic and Pacific Divisions, which includes: the Warriors, Celtics, Phili, Toronto and oh the Lakers featuring LeBron! Who will be their MVP? Most Improved and will they win the title?
Fri, March 15, 2019
Free Agent leftovers, the scary Pelicans and the Jimmy Butler Saga
This week we chat about the fact that Jimmy Butler is a drama queen, the Pelicans are high scoring and rather scary and what teams can use the leftover Free agents to boost their playoff hopes.
Fri, March 15, 2019
Klay's 14 Threes, D-Rose hits 50 and Wizards are not good
This week we look into the individual achievements of Klay Thompson and Derrick Rose and discuss which teams have been the biggest surprises and disappointments of the season so far. I'll give you a hint: Kings are in the playoffs and Wizards have the worst record...
Fri, March 15, 2019
The Jimmy Butler Trade and why the Clippers keep winning
This week we break down the Jimmy Butler trade and who are the real winners and losers and have a look at why after the death of Lob City, the Clippers are still pretty good!
Fri, March 15, 2019
Calling Bank Live @ the NBA with LeBron James, DeMar DeRozan, LaMarcus Aldridge, Luke Walton, Joe Ingles and More!
This week Calling Bank headed to USA to cover the NBA, we have all the action from the Lakers, Jazz, Raptors, Warriors, Spurs and Magic to sink your teeth in and...oh... LeBron James!
Fri, March 15, 2019
NBA Action with Patty Mills, Dante Exum, Danny Green, JaVale McGee and Luke Walton
This week we are back live at the NBA and have a chat with Aussie talents: Patty Mills of the Spurs, Dante Exum of the Jazz, and also Danny Green (Raptors), JaValee McGee and Luke Walton (Lakers).
Wed, March 13, 2019
Coahces getting whacked and the Half- Season Awards
This week we chat all about the latest coaches firings and our Half-Season awards for MVP, most improved as well as our most surprising and disappointing teams so far...
Tue, March 12, 2019
Boogie's Back, the Beard is on fire and Pacers are in trouble?
The NBA is at the halfway point and chefs are cooking up threes and the Brow is on the move. This week on Calling Bank answers the big NBA questions: Can anything stop the Beard? What happens to the Pacers now and Boogie is back so this season of the NBA is officially over... PLUS our games of the week!
Tue, March 12, 2019
Trade Deadline Madness
This week on Calling Bank: One of the craziest NBA trade deadlines in history, the NBA All-Star preview and our huge Game of the Week choices!
Tue, March 12, 2019
All Star Madness and Playoff predicitions
The All Star Weekend makes us mad, but we still take a look at all the NBA action from a huge All Star Break. We also talk who will make playoffs... I'll give you a hint it won't be the Phoenix Suns.... Check out all this and more on Calling Bank!
Tue, March 12, 2019
Lost Lakers, Atlanta surge and who is the real MVP?
This week join Will and Harry on Calling Bank: Why we are so excited for the Atlanta Hawks, The Lakers are dead and it's time to move on, who is the true NBA MVP and exciting playoff Matchups!
Thu, July 12, 2018
The Sky is Falling - BYWB Final Episode - w/c 9 July
Who shot Billy the Kid? When was the first Wimbledon? Is this is end of Before You Were Born!? Find out this week on Before You Were Born as we go from 9 - 15 July! Facebook: https://bit.ly/2xfxuUS Instagram: @bywb_podcast Twitter: @harry_...
Sun, July 01, 2018
A Blockbuster Success & a New Way to Dress – w/c July 2
What happened to Amelia Earhart? Why do American’s celebrate the 4th of July? Find out this week on Before You Were Born as we go from 2 – 8 July! Facebook: https://bit.ly/2xfxuUS Instagram: @bywb_podcast Twitter: @harry_and_nash Music: I...
Sun, June 24, 2018
The First Female President & The Fight Against Ebola
Just how deadly is Ebola? Who was the world’s first female President? Find out this week on Before You Were Born as we go from 25 June – 1 July! Facebook: https://bit.ly/2xfxuUS Instagram: @bywb_podcast Twitter: @harry_and_nash Music: I dunn...
Thu, June 21, 2018
FAST FACTS - Jaws, The Hand of God & The Death of Spies - w/c 18 June
Who were the Rosenbergs? What made Jaws such an iconic film? When did the 'Hand of God' upset the World Cup? Find out this week on Before You Were Born as we go from the 18 - 24 of June! Facebook: https://bit.ly/2xfxuUS Instagram...
Sun, June 17, 2018
Cuban Missile Crisis & Uncovering UFO’s – w/c June 18
How close did the world come to complete annihilation? Are we alone in the universe? Find out this week on Before You Were Born as we go from 18 - 24 of June! Facebook: https://bit.ly/2xfxuUS Instagram: @bywb_podcast Twitter: @harry_and_na...
Wed, June 13, 2018
FAST FACTS - Cult Classics & Culinary Creations - w/c 11 June
When did Ferris Buler take his day off? Which country gained independence from Spain? Which Aussie culinary classic made its debut? These questions and more answered this week on Before You Were Born! This week in history we’re going all the way from...
Sun, June 10, 2018
The Roller Coaster-Gate - w/c 11 June
Where was the first Roller-coaster and when was it made?And the gate to start them all... Find out this week on Before You Were Born as we go from the 11-17of June! Facebook: https://bit.ly/2xfxuUS Instagram: @bywb_podcast Twitter: @harry_an...
Wed, June 06, 2018
FAST FACTS - Who ya gonna call? Normandy Witches? - w/c4 June
This week: Ever thought someone was a Witch? What exactly was D-Day? And if there is something Strange in your neighbourhood... Who ya gonna call? Find out this week on Before You Were Born as we go from the 4- 10 of June! Facebook: https://...
Sun, June 03, 2018
Saucy Scandals and Successful Sobriety - w/c 4 June
Who was part of the British, Soviet Love triangle in the 60's? What are the 12 steps of AA? Who is Bill? Find out this week on Before You Were Born as we go from the 4- 10 of June! Facebook: https://bit.ly/2xfxuUS Instagram: @bywb_pod...
Wed, May 30, 2018
FAST FACTS: Cars, Stakes and the Queen - w/c 28 May
Where did the People's Car start? Which famous French warrior was captured? Who is the longest serving English Monarch? Find out this week on Before You Were Born as we go from the 28 of May to the 3rd of June! Facebook: https://bit.l...
Sun, May 27, 2018
The Top of The World & The Battle of Beanfield - W/c May 29
Who was the first to make it to the summit of Mt. Everest? What was the Battle of Beanfield? Find out all this and more on Before You Were Born, going from 28th of May to the 3rd of June! Facebook: https://bit.ly/2xfxuUS Instagram: @bywb_podcast Twit...
Sun, May 20, 2018
The Perfect Crime and a Sheep War- w/c 21 May
If you were above the law, could you get away with murder most foul? What are the Falkands and why was there a war over this sheep filled island? Find out all this and more on Before You Were Born, going from 21-27th of May! Facebook: http...
Wed, May 16, 2018
FAST FACTS with MURPH from THE WOMBATS: Two Oscars and a pair of Jeans
Special Guests Murph from The Wombats joins us for a HUGE Fast Facts, full of: Motion Pictures, a mysterious writer and an odd patent.... Make sure to check out The Wombats on their Australian Tour! Grab your tickets here: http://thewombats.co.uk/home/...
Sun, May 13, 2018
The Tour de Trump & Thor's Mighty Voyage - w/c 14 May
Why did Donald Trump start a national cycling competition? Which Norwegian adventurer crossed an ocean in a paper boat? These questions answered this week on Before You Were Born! This week in history we’re going all the way from May 14 - May 20! F...
Wed, May 09, 2018
FAST FACTS: Bond, Blood and Babies – w/c 7 May
Who was the first James Bond? Who stole the Crown Jewels? When was the Pill made legal? These questions and more answered this week on Before You Were Born! This week in history we’re going all the way from May 7 - May 13! Facebook: http...
Sun, May 06, 2018
The First Battle of the Sexes & the Popemobile - w/c May 7
Which Aussie played in the first ever Battle of the sexes? Why would anyone want to attack the pope? Is it possible to own your own Popemobile? These questions answered this week on Before You Were Born! This week in history we’re going all the way...
Wed, May 02, 2018
FAST FACTS with THE STEVENSON EXPERIENCE: Sneaky stabbings, Nessie and Americans in Space
Special Guests the Stevenson Experience us for a hilarious Fast Facts, full of Monica Seles, a spotting of the Loch Ness and the First American in Sapce! Make sure to check out The Stevenson Experience at the Sydney Comedy Festival: http://www.stevenso...
Mon, April 30, 2018
The Incomparable Iron Lady & Coco Chanel’s Controversy - w/c April 30
The Incomparable Iron Lady & Coco Chanel’s Controversial Courtship – w/c 30 April What led Margaret Thatcher to 10 Downing st? Was Coco Chanel a Nazi Spy? This week in history we’re going all the way from April 30 – May 6! Facebook: ...
Wed, April 25, 2018
FAST FACTS: ANZAC's, Nuclear Disasters & The Secret to Great Tasting Chicken w/c April 23
Why do we commemorate ANZAC Day? What happened at Chernobyl? What are KFC’s 11 secret herbs & spices This week in history we are going from the 23-29 of April! Make sure to Subscribe! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.fa...
Sun, April 22, 2018
A mysterious murder and rampant riots - w/c 23 April
This week in history: Mary Fagan was killed in a Pencil Factory, but who did it? Who will be hung for this heinous crime? LA is in flames, but how did this happen? Surely it couldn't have happened before.... This week in history, we're goin...
Wed, April 18, 2018
FAST FACTS: Earthquakes, Uprisings and a cheating great w/c 16 April
Which city was rocked by a 7.9 magnitude earthquake in 1906? What happened in Warsaw in 1943? Who the heck is Rosie Ruiz? Find out this week in History we are going from the 16-22 of April on Before You Were Born! Make sure to Subscribe! Facebook:...
Sun, April 15, 2018
Portent Protests & An Infamous Ace - w/c April 16
How did the infamous Red Barron meet his end? What sparked the Tiananmen square massacre? This week in history, we're going all the way from the 16th to the 22nd of April! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeforeYouWereBornPodcast/ Mus...
Wed, April 11, 2018
FAST FACTS: Bye Bye Beatles, Houston we have a problem & accidental LSD
What happened to the Beatles? Who first heard the problem with Apollo 13? How was LSD discovered? Find out this week in History we are going from the 9- 16 of April on Before You Were Born! Make sure to Subscribe! Facebook: https://www.fac...
Sun, April 08, 2018
Evil Amin and Gagarin the Great - w/c 9 April
How did Idi Amin become the tyrant of Uganda? Who really won the space race? Find out this week in History we are going from the 9- 16 of April on Before You Were Born! Make sure to Subscribe! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeforeYouWe...
Thu, April 05, 2018
FAST FACTS: Pocahontas gets married, Olympic Origins & 2001 a Space Odyssey w/c 2 April
Was the life of Pocahontas really a fairy tale? When did nations start competing on the sports field? What great film did Nash sleep through? This week in history, we're going all the way from the 2nd to the 9th of April! Facebook: htt...
Sun, April 01, 2018
The Assassination of MLK & The Church Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - w/c 2 April
Why would anyone want to assassinate one fo the greatest leaders the world has ever seen? What are the origins of the Mormon faith? This week in history, we're going all the way from the 2nd to the 9th of April! Facebook: ht...
Fri, March 30, 2018
FAST FACTS: Reagan, the Eiffel Tower & Marvin Gaye - w/c 26 March
Who shot Reagan? What went wrong at the opening of the Eiffel Tower? Who was the first to copyright an entire genre of music? This week in history we're going all the way from March 26 to April 1! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeforeYouW...
Sun, March 25, 2018
The Spanish Inquisition & Heaven's Gate - w/c 26 March
What was the Spanish Inquisition and why did it last for over 500 years!? Why did 39 people take their own lives in a mansion outside San Diego? This week in history we're going all the way from March 26 - April 1!
Wed, March 21, 2018
Fast Facts with Luke Heggie: Beer, Swords and Donald Trump v Abraham Lincoln
Special Guest Luke Heggie joins us for a hilarious Fast Facts, full of prohibition, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Republican Party. Make sure to check out Luke Heggie at the Sydney Comedy Festival: https://www.lukeheggie.com/gigs/ This week in hi...
Sun, March 18, 2018
A Fanatical Fascist and Fantastic King Faisal
Who was the OG Fascist? I'll give you a hint he was a bad man. Why did Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabia kill King Faisal of Saudi Arabia? Find out this week in History we are going from the 19- 25 of March on Before You Were Born! Facebook: http...
Wed, March 14, 2018
FAST FACTS: Impeachment, the Ides of March & Uranus - w/c 12 March
Who discovered Uranus? What does it mean to impeach a President? Should you beware the Ides of March? This week in history, we’re going all the way from the 12th to the 18th of March! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeforeYouWereBornPodcast/ Mus...
Sun, March 11, 2018
Aussie Espionage vs. Luck of the Irish | ASIO & St. Patrick - w/c 12 March
What can we safely reveal about origins of Australia's spy organisation ASIO? Who was Saint Patrick and what did he have against snakes? This week in history, we're going all the way from the 12th to the18th of March! Facebook: https://ww...
Sun, March 04, 2018
A week of Revolutions ft. Tibet and Lithuania - w/c March 5
Why does China hate the Dalai Lima? How did Lithuania escape German and Russian rule? Find out this week in History as Before You Were Born, goes all the way from the 5th to the 11th of March! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeforeYouWereBornPodca...
Sun, February 25, 2018
Digging Up DNA - w/c Feb 26
How did we discover the structure of DNA? Which Hollywood-heavyweight had their remains stolen from the grave? This week in history we are going all the way from the 26th of February to the 4th of March! Facebook: https://w...
Sun, February 18, 2018
A Dingo ate me Ciggies - w/c Feb 19
This week in history we explore a haunting anti-smoking ad, one of Australia's most famous cases about a dingo and some delicious fast facts. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Moru...
Sun, February 11, 2018
A Pair of Kings ft. Jeeves Verma -w/c Feb 12
This week in history we explore the last Emperor of China and uncover the tomb of an ancient Pharaoh. Plus, we are joined by a special guest - comedian Jeeves Verma! Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/166...
Sun, February 04, 2018
A very long walk and bridge made out of spies - w/c Feb 5
This week in history: Nelson Mandela is released from prison, the first cold war spy exchange and Queen Lizzie gets the crown. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Sun, January 28, 2018
Ghandi the great and a day to Remember Remember - w/c Jan 29
This week in history: The end of an Indian era, the famous 5th of November heist and a book full of words. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Sun, January 21, 2018
Helter Skelter and Roe vs. Wade - w/c Jan 22
This week in history: Charles Manson is convicted of first-degree murder and a landmark human rights case hits the US Supreme Court. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Sun, January 14, 2018
The Fast Flying and Banning Booze - w/c Jan 15
This week in history: Prohibition wins, the Concord breaks records and the first Superbowl! Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Sun, December 24, 2017
The Kwanzaa Special - w/c Dec 25
This week in history: Spanish Revolution Take Three, Japanese Baseball, and the glorious USSR! Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Sun, December 17, 2017
w/c Dec 18 – Layups and Lift-Off
This week in history: The King gets the draft; the future of Hong Kong is determined & a Christmas classic has its debut! Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Sun, December 10, 2017
w/c Dec 11 - Grand slams and New Lands
This week in history: An amazing race to the South Pole, a box-office hit and humanity takes flight! Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Sun, December 03, 2017
w/c Dec 4 - I'd like to officially welcome America to WWII
This week in history: Australia's Big Foot is sighted, the infamous Romell Broom and what was the highest grossing R rated film until 2004, I'll wait... Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gr...
Sun, November 26, 2017
w/c Nov 27 - Peaceful Dynamite and a Thriller Album
This week in history: Rosa Parks refuses to leave her seat, Edison invents yet another world first and the Australian legend of David Boon. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Sun, November 19, 2017
w/c Nov 20 - the JFK assassination
This week in history : Rocky premieres, JFK was assassinated and a famous boxer becomes the youngest champ. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Sun, November 12, 2017
w/c Nov 13 - A famous Sir reaches a milestone
This week in history : Disney released the first film in stereo and Sir Donald Bradman reaches a milestone. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Sun, November 05, 2017
w/c Nov 6 - A TV show we have all watched debuts
This week in history : X Rays were discovered, the Berlin Wall came down, WW1 ends and Sesame Street debuts. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Sun, October 29, 2017
w/c Oct 30 - Henry, Jackie, Joseph, 2Pac and a Goose
This week in history : Henry VIII, Jackie Robinson, 2Pac, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The Spruce Goose. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Sun, October 22, 2017
w/c Oct 23 - Picasso was a nudist ?
This week in history : what happens when a woman goes over Niagra Falls in a barrel, The Terminator opens at the movies and the Great Depression began. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang,...
Sun, October 15, 2017
w/c Oct 16 - The film that no one wanted was released
This week in history : a famous Aussie icon opened, one of the greatest pieces of literature was released and a famous gangster is jailed....for money problems. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft...
Sun, October 08, 2017
w/c Oct 9 - who is Glamorous Glennis and what record did she break ?
This week in history : we find out the controversy behind the invention of the raincoat, Glamorous Glennis breaks a record and there were not 1 but 2 executions ! Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 ...
Sun, October 01, 2017
w/c Oct 2 - How a clumsy cow makes history
This week in history : The race to space began, Who's on First?, and a clumsy cow makes history. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Sun, September 24, 2017
w/c Sept 25 - Which famous car only cost $1
This week in history : Ford features twice, the 5 day work week began, and which famous TV car only cost $1. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Sun, September 17, 2017
w/c Sept 18 - The winner is......a duck, a sheep and a rooster
This week in history : another member joined the 27 club, what were the odd working titles for Friends, and how does a duck, a sheep and a rooster fit into history. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 ...
Sun, September 10, 2017
w/c Sept 11 - How did Scooby Doo get his name ?
This week in history : we discover the unusual place Scooby Doo got his name, the first submarine was tested and one of the most devastating events happened. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J L...
Sun, September 03, 2017
w/c Sept 4 - Smells like Piggly Wiggly
This week in history : we first hear a famous rock song, we first see a famous TV show and what is a Piggly Wiggly ? Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
Sat, August 26, 2017
w/c Aug 28 - A superstar was born
This week in history : we first hear a famous speech, a pop superstar was born and we find out why The Ashes are called The Ashes. Music : I dunno by grapes. CC license (3.0) http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque
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