The Rabbit Hole Detectives

The World’s Most Expensive Holiday Nov 13, 2024

In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, Charles is on a journey through the history of holidays and vacations, Richard is building on his knowledge of the navvy, and Cat is injecting some science into the show as she look into the history of botox.

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A Bloat of Hippopotamuses Nov 06, 2024

The Rabbit Hole Detectives are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and pieces of ephemera.

This week, Cat, Richard, and Charles are covering all manner of topics. First off, Cat is giving a tip of the hat to cowboy Nat Love, Charles is mastering the Collective Nouns for Animals and Birds, and Richard is revealing all about Eunuchs.

A small word of warning to our listeners that the conversation of Eunuchs is graphic in parts so listen with care.

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Joan and Jackie Collins in a Rolls Royce Oct 30, 2024

In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back in search of more killer facts and pieces of ephemera.

Today, Richard is tuning into the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Cat is all a flutter with her subject, Crows, and Charles is peering into Cabinets of Curiosity.

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Nuns Dressed in White Silks and Tiaras Oct 23, 2024

In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, Cat is digging into the history of Pompeii, Charles is spending time with the child stars of the last century, and Richard is envisioning a win as he looks into Hildegard von Bingen.

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A Cross Between a Hedgehog and a Church Organ Oct 16, 2024

In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back down another set of rabbit holes to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

In this episode, Richard is playing to the crowd as he tells us about The Bösendorfer Piano, Charles is singing the praises of Dick Van Dyke, and Cat is digging into the Mali Empire.

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Compulsive Carrot Eating Oct 09, 2024

Our terrific trio are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, to celebrate the launch of The Rabbit Hole Book, the gang have selected a favourite chapter each to discuss...

Charles is looking into Unusual Addictions, Cat is hoping her segment on Bald’s Leechbook will be a recipe for success, and Richard is up and away with The Hurricane.

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Couldn’t Distinguish Between a Muffin and a Chihuahua Oct 02, 2024

In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back down another set of rabbit holes to chase the provenance of objects both real and metaphorical.

In this episode, Richard is in his element as he looks into The Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion, Cat has swapped amber for Ambergris, and Charles is grappling with AI.

Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com.

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Alex the Talking Grey Parrot Sep 25, 2024

In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

Today, Charles is chatting about Verbal Mimicry, Richard is looking into the Gardes Écossaises, and Cat is celebrating the release of her paperback with Cnut the Great.

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100 Men Driving Reindeer and Sleigh Sep 18, 2024

Our terrific trio are back again as they fall down yet another set of rabbit holes in search of more killers facts and pieces of ephemera.

This week, Cat is down a real rabbit hole as she looks into the Erfurt Latrine Disaster, Richard is spending time with Marina Sharf aka Mother Thekla, and Charles is hoping he’s nominated for the win with US Vice Presidents.

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Viking Eyeliner Sep 11, 2024

In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back in search of more killer facts and ephemera.

This week, Charles is finding out about Foundlings, Cat is exploring the world of Fridtjof Nansen, and Richard is shining a light on the history of sunscreen.

Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com

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An MSc in Honey Bee Communication Sep 04, 2024

In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera.

This week, Richard is looking to be a cut above the rest as he covers Shaving, Charles is abuzz with facts about beekeeping, and Cat is hoping her discussion of Calculators adds up to a win.

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The Prof, The Toff, and the Boff Aug 28, 2024

In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

Today, Charles is exploring the Huguenots, Cat is tapping into the subject of amber, and Richard is looking into Biedermeier.

Two out of our three topics were listener suggestions this week, so if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com

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A Chunk of the Library Ceiling Came Down Aug 21, 2024

In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles as back in search of more killer facts and ephemera.

This week, Cat is spending time in Doggerland, Richard is covering the Puritans, and Charles is dancing the night away as he looks into DJs.

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The Screaming Hairy Armadillo Aug 14, 2024

In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

Today, Richard (accompanied by Pongo, again) is hoping to ride away with the win as he covers Cycling in the Netherlands, meanwhile Charles is saying hola, or maiteí, to his topic - Paraguay, and Cat is taking inspiration from her recent stay in a Shepherd’s Huts.

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A German Ironist by the Name of Hot Pants Aug 07, 2024

In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, Charles is tucking into Breakfast, Cat is hoping to flatten the competition with her topic…Ironing, and Richard (along with the occasional cameo from Pongo) is plugged into the subject of Headphones.

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Grateful to a Satanist in Glastonbury Jul 31, 2024

After a short summer break The Rabbit Hole Detectives are back as Cat, Richard, and Charles chase the provenance of objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, Cat is in Rome finding out about St Peter’s Bones, whilst Richard is clad in his topic…Merch, and, true to form, Charles is looking into Satanism.

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25 Soldiers on a Battle Bus Jul 10, 2024

In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back in search of more killer facts and ephemera.

This week, it’s all aboard the World War One Battle Buses with Richard, Charles is hoping to catch a win as he discusses Tuna Fishing, and Cat is following in the footsteps of Ibn Fadlan.

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As mentioned at the end of the episode, we are going to be taking a short summer break but we'll be back in a couple of weeks so keep an eye on the rabbit holer's social media accounts for news of our return. Until then, wishing all our listeners an excellent few weeks.

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The Spaniard with X-Ray Eyes Jul 03, 2024

It’s season five of The Rabbit Hole Detectives and Cat, Charles, and Richard are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera.

This week, Cat is rubbing shoulders with Ambassadors, Richard (with a cameo from Pongo the Dachshund) is looking into the EpiPen, and Charles is hoping for some good luck as he discusses Superstitions.

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The Rabbit Hole Detectives LIVE BONUS EPISODE: Born Next to a Laxative Factory Jun 26, 2024

Before season five gets underway next week, we’re bringing you a very special LIVE episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives from the Nevill Holt Festival in Leicestershire.

On this week’s episode, here come the girls, as Cat looks into Edith of Wessex, Richard covers Emerald Cunard, and Charles dives into posh priestesses, all in an effort to convince the audience to award them the win!

Thank you so much to everyone who attended the live recording of the show, we really appreciate it.

Normal scheduling will resume next week but in the meantime, if you’d like to put forward a topic then you can email the show at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com

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Soap on a Rope Jun 19, 2024

In the final episode of season four of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are chasing the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, Charles is aboard the Mary Celeste, Cat is in Denmark discussing Viking-Age Ring Fortresses, and Richard has been scrubbing up on the topic of soap.

The question is, who is taking the season crown?

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The Inside of a Piper’s Bag Jun 12, 2024

In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to uncover more killer facts and ephemera, in the hopes of convincing the Disembodied Voice to give them the win.

In this episode, Richard is playing the Bagpipes, Charles is covering Pica, and Cat is in her element in Great Zimbabwe.

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Invisible Astral Jellyfish Jun 05, 2024

In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to uncover more killer facts and ephemera.

This week, Cat is on the hunt for the lost city of Atlantis, Richard is hoping he won’t tie himself up in knots as he covers ribbons, and Charles is hoping to finish with a bang as he discusses fireworks.

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Extra Buttery Eggs May 29, 2024

Our terrific trio are back again as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, Richard is rustling up some facts about pet food, Charles is spending time with The Levellers (the political faction, not the folk rock band…), and Cat is hoping for the thumbs up as she tackles emojis.

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A Gift of Four Live Leopards May 22, 2024

In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to uncover more killer facts and ephemera, in the hopes of convincing the Disembodied Voice to award them the win.

In this episode, Charles is in his element as he discusses Tyburn, Richard is taking his time as he covers the Ring Cycle, and Cat is delving into the mysterious Prester John.

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Smuggled in in a Bedpan May 15, 2024

Our terrific trio are back again as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, Cat is hoping to take the pschent as she discusses female Pharaoh, Hatshepsut. Meanwhile, Richard has set sail on a mission to find out as much as he can about Clyde Steamers, and Charles is spending time with another excellently named historical figure - Bonnie Prince Charlie.

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A Plume of Decomposed Whale May 08, 2024

In this week’s episode, our intrepid trio are back to uncover more killer facts and ephemera, in the hopes of convincing the Disembodied Voice to award them the win.

In this episode, Richard is looking into…The Exploding Whale of Oregon (enough said), Charles is lifting the lid on Pyramid Selling, and Cat is uncovering the mystery of the Roanoke Colony.

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Oceanic Flatulence May 01, 2024

In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, Charles is hoping to steal the win as he looks into Robin Hood, Cat is getting lost down a Bermuda Triangle shaped rabbit hole, and Richard has been taking notes on the topic of Parchment.

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The Saint and the Swan Apr 24, 2024

Our terrific trio are back again as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, Cat is taking time out of her holiday to research her destination of choice, the Cape Verde islands. Meanwhile, Richard is staying a little closer to home with his subject, Lincoln Cathedral, and Charles is hoping to steal the win as he looks into bank robberies.

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90 White Poodles in Silken Waistcoats Apr 17, 2024

On today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives our intrepid trio are back to uncover more killer facts and ephemera, in the hopes of convincing the Disembodied Voice to award them the win.

This week, Richard is spending time with another eccentric characters…Toppy Paget, 5th Marquess of Angelsey, Charles is serving up the history of cook books, whilst Cat has been researching the tragedy of the Vasa Ship.

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Heaven Nightclub and The Duke of Buckingham Apr 10, 2024

On this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, Charles is setting his scepticism to one side and tackling UFOs, Cat is digging into amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann, and Richard is in 17th century Plymouth as he covers the assassination of George Villiers.

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Life Among the Peculiars Apr 03, 2024

In this week’s episode, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back again in search of more killer facts and ephemera, and the chance to convince the slightly garbled Disembodied Voice to award them the win!

This week, Cat is in her element as she tackles radiocarbon dating, Charles is journeying into the topic of convict transportation, and, in typical fashion, Richard is taking on another niche subject…The Peculiar People.

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The Revenge Bento Box Mar 27, 2024

Our terrific trio are back again as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, Richard is hoping to bag himself a win with his topic, shopping malls. Meanwhile, Charles is tucking into the subject of Japanese cuisine, and Cat is adding another language to her repertoire as she talks about Esperanto.

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King Boris of Andorra Mar 20, 2024

The rabbit holers are back to uncover more killer facts and ephemera as they try and convince the Disembodied Voice to award them the win.

This week, Charles is finally tackling a rabbit hole regular, our unofficial mascot, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Cat is hoping for an epic win with her topic, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and Richard is taking on a small but mighty subject, Andorra.

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Chasing an Elk Across the Heavens Mar 13, 2024

Cat, Richard, and Charles are back again as our intrepid trio chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, Cat is hoping to glide into the lead with her topic, skiing. Meanwhile, Richard is spending some time with the Prince Bishops as he talks about the County Palatine of Durham, and Charles is marking the publication of his book, A Very Private School, with a very personal subject - boarding schools.

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400,000 Year Old Dental Plaque Mar 06, 2024

In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives our intrepid trio are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera.

This week, Richard is hoping you don’t glaze over as he discusses glazes, Charles is diving into another hobby of his…not morris dancing, tai chi! And Cat, due to popular demand, is brushing up on dental plaque.

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Handed an Accordion at the Gates of Hell Feb 28, 2024

Our terrific trio are back again as they fall down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera, as they try and convince the Disembodied Voice to award them the win.

This week, Cat is flying high as she looks into aviatrix Amelia Earhart, Richard is coming out all singing and dancing as he discusses the accordion, and Charles is swinging big as he talks about Cirque du Soleil.

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The Rabbit Hole Detectives BONUS Q&A: Richard’s Earlfriend Feb 26, 2024

Cat, Richard, and Charles are popping out of their burrows in this very special BONUS episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives recorded during their live show at The Royal in Northampton.

In this extra episode, Cat, Richard, and Charles answer questions from the audience, covering topics such as how they met, how they undertake their research, and their favourite topics.

Thanks again to everyone who attended the live show and made it so special. And thank you to our friends at The Royal, as well as Fane.

Don’t forget, if you’d like to ask the rabbit holers a question or put forward a topic then you can email the show at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com

And don’t worry, we’ll be back with our usual Wednesday episode on the 28th so do tune in!

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The Rabbit Hole Detectives LIVE: Elvis's Northamptonshire Shoes Feb 21, 2024

The gang are back with a very special LIVE episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives all the way from The Royal in Northampton where the audience, and not the Disembodied Voice, declares this week’s winner.

This week, Charles is hoping the powers of Thomas Becket will help him this week, as Cat brings the Vikings back to Northampton with Ælfgifu of Northampton, and Richard is hoping to win over the audience as he tackles the Northamptonshire boot and shoe industry.

Thank you so much to everyone who attended the first ever live episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives and made it so special. And thank you to our friends at The Royal, as well as Fane.

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The Halo Problem Feb 14, 2024

It’s the 50th episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives and Cat, Richard, and Charles are back again as they fall down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera.

This week, Charles is flying high as he looks into the Wrights Brothers, Cat is hoping to be crowned the winner as she researches crowns, and Richard is wanting to pull ahead with his topic - cephalophores.

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Have Some Madeira M'Dear Feb 07, 2024

It’s season four of The Rabbit Hole Detectives and Cat, Charles, and Richard are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera.

This week, Richard is hoping to toast his success as he discusses Madeira wine, Charles is looking into the complicated character of Wernher von Braun, SS officer and pioneer of space travel, and Cat is looking to plant the seeds of success as she covers the hawthorn tree.

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Judged by a Group of Morris Dancers Jan 31, 2024

Cat, Charles, and Richard are back again as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week on The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Richard is hoping he won’t have to pack his bags as he researches the history of luggage, Cat is looking into something ever so Scandinavian as she covers the Law of Jante, and Charles is hoping to hop, skip, and jump into the lead with his topic - Morris Dancing.

Don’t forget, if you have a rabbit hole you’d like the detectives to tumble down then you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com

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The Undercover Monk Jan 24, 2024

Our terrific trio are back once again as they fall down yet another set of rabbit holes to uncover more killer facts and ephemera, and try and convince the Disembodied Voice to award them the win.

This week, Charles is paying tribute to what would have been his father’s 100th birthday by discussing his war experience, Cat has been busy reading as she talks about Agatha Christie, and the Rev is looking into the theft of relics.

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Norse Gods on Ice Skates Jan 17, 2024

In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives our intrepid trio are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera.

This week, Richard is spending some time in the West End as he looks into English architect Frank Matcham, Charles is hoping for the seal of approval from the Disembodied Voice as he researches postage stamps, and Cat is looking to glide into first place as she discusses ice skating.

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Walking Across Rotting Entrails Jan 10, 2024

After a Christmas break, our intrepid trio are ready and raring to go for the latest episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, and the first of 2024!

This week, Cat is staying in the world of the mythical with her topic, the unicorn, whilst Charles is looking back at the Black Death, and Richard is spending some time in Debtors’ Prison.

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An Incident with a Crossbow at Christmas Dec 20, 2023

Cat, Richard, and Charles are back again this week with a very festive edition of The Rabbit Hole Detectives.

This week, Charles is getting the popcorn out as he researches Christmas films, meanwhile Richard is looking into the history of pantomimes (“Oh yes he is”), and Cat is back in Scandinavia with her topic, the Nisse.

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The gang will also be taking a short break over the festive period so the next episode will be on January 10, 2024.

Wishing all our listeners a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Hermits at the Bottom of the Garden Dec 13, 2023

Cat, Charles, and Richard are back again as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, Richard is scratching his head as he looks into phrenology, meanwhile Cat is visualising a win as she investigates hallucinations, and Charles is having a bit of alone time as he researches the hermit.

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Tossing Blankets and Spotting Whales Dec 06, 2023

Our terrific trio are back again as they fall down another set of rabbit holes to unearth killer facts and ephemera, and try and convince the Disembodied Voice to award them the win.

This week, Cat is looking into the rich history of the lobster, whilst Charles is practising his handshake as he gets acquainted with the Freemasons, and Richard has a spring in his step as he takes on the trampoline.

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A Spooky Moment with a Monk in Hoxne Nov 29, 2023

In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives our terrific trio are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera.

This week, Charles is joined by a couple of guests as he looks into Laurel and Hardy, it’s hats off to Richard as he researches the fez, and Cat is back brushing shoulders with the Vikings as she covers Saint Edmund.

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Princess Victoria Kawēkiu Ka'iulani Kalaninuiahilapalapa Cleghorn Nov 22, 2023

Cat, Richard, and Charles are back again as our intrepid trio chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, Cat is hoping to strike the right balance with her subject…yoga, Charles is having a ball as he looks into debutantes in the UK and US, and Richard is in the Pacific Ocean looking into the 1893 Hawaiian Monarchy.

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3,000 Miles on Roller Skates Nov 15, 2023

We’re back again with another episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, as Cat, Charles and Richard are in search of more killer facts and ephemera, in an attempt to convince The Disembodied Voice to award them the win.

This week, Richard is uncovering all kinds of accidental discoveries, whilst Cat is on a roll as she looks into one of her past pastimes - roller derby, and Charles is heading into battle as he immerses himself in the world of the gladiator.

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The King Who Thought He Was Glass Nov 08, 2023

We’re back with another episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives as Cat, Richard, and Charles fall down another set of rabbit holes to try and convince The Disembodied Voice to award them the win.

On this week’s episode, Charles is looking into monarch nicknames, whilst Richard finds himself in New York with Typhoid Mary, and Cat is back in Scandinavia with the Greenland Norse.

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Ten Toes Covered in Curd Nov 01, 2023

Our terrific trio are back again as they fall down yet another series of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera.

In today's episode, Richard is looking into cursed families, Cat is presenting us with a raft of information on Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl, and Charles is watching his back as he covers the Italian Mafia.

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Pink Gin for Breakfast Oct 25, 2023

Cat, Richard, and Charles are back again as our intrepid trio chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week, Cat is hoping to toast her win as she investigates cocktails, Charles has fallen down a rabbit hole and ended up on the seabed, as he looks into shipwrecks, and Richard finds himself in Preston with suffragette, Edith Rigby.

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Kippers at The Savoy Oct 18, 2023

On today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Charles, and Richard are back again to try and convince The Disembodied Voice to award them the win.

This week, Charles is waving hello to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the people that passed through, Richard is fishing for the win with a subject close to his heart - kippers, and Cat has been whiling away the hours looking into the history of calendars.

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A Kiss to the Troops Oct 11, 2023

We’re back with another episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives as Cat, Richard, and Charles fall down another set of rabbit holes to uncover more killer facts and ephemera.

Today, Richard is journeying from East Sussex to Scotland to tell us all about St Kilda, Cat is uncovering the truth behind, exotic dancer turned spy, Mata Hari, and Charles is rubbing shoulders with the Bloomsbury Group.

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$200,000 and Four Parachutes Oct 04, 2023

Cat, Richard, and Charles are back again as our intrepid trio investigate three more subjects in the hopes of convincing The Disembodied Voice to award them the win.

This week, Charles is searching high and low to uncover the truth behind a series of staged disappearances, Richard is dropping in from his tour to tell us about exorcisms, and Cat is hoping to slay this week as she finds out everything she can about dragons.

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Beware the Grapefruit Spoon Sep 27, 2023

On this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, our intrepid trio are back once again to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

Today, Cat is pulling back the curtain to reveal the truth behind a series of famous fakes, Charles has been polishing up on his knowledge of cutlery, and Richard, on his squeaky chair, is singing (again!) as he looks into national anthems.

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The A6 to the Garden of Eden Sep 20, 2023

On today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Charles, and Richard immerse themselves in three more subjects as they try and convince The Disembodied Voice to award them the win.

This week, Richard is taking a trip to Bedford with the Panacea Society, it’s “off with his head” as Charles looks into the prisoners of the Tower of London, and strap yourself in as Cat takes on the backpack.

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Mods, Rockers, and Panic at the Seaside Sep 13, 2023

Cat, Richard, and Charles are back together again as our terrific trio fall down yet another series of rabbit holes to find more killer facts and ephemera.

In today’s episode, Charles is heading to 11th century Scotland in search of the real Macbeth, Richard is raising the alarm as he uncovers the origins of moral panics, and Cat is discussing a three year obsession - the Winchester Mortuary Chests.

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A Very American Poison Sep 06, 2023

It’s season three of the Rabbit Hole Detectives and Cat, Charles, and Richard are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical, as well as bag the first win of the new season.

This week, Cat is dipping into the subject of lidos, Charles is sipping on a glass of something cool, as he looks into prohibition in the US, and Richard is practicing his Spanish with the Fallas in Valencia.

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The Swan of Catania Aug 30, 2023

In the final episode of the second series, our intrepid trio are once again attempting to uncover as much as they can about the origin stories of.....stuff.

As usual they've each been given a topic and seven days in which to find out as much information - and as many weird and wonderful stories - as they possibly can. This week Richard is singing the Bel Canto, Cat is investigating surnames and Charles is delving into ordeals.

It's nine victories apiece since the show launched, so who will get to the end of series two as the champion? Can they do enough to convince the Disembodied Voice to award them the ultimate victory?

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The Circle of Fifths Aug 23, 2023

On this week's episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Charles and Richard investigate three more subjects as they try to convince The Disembodied Voice to award them victory.

Richard has a taste for Synesthesia, Cat is trying to uncover who was behind the mystery of Piltdown Man, and it's Stand and Deliver time for Charles as he investigates highwaymen and their legends.

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Watching Train Movements in Belgium Aug 16, 2023

Cat, Richard and Charles once again chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical as The Rabbit Hole Detectives head off down yet more strange pathways in search of killer facts and wonderful pieces of ephemera with their chosen subjects.

This week Richard is singing - don't ask - and exploring British accents, Charles is going undercover with the secret service, and it's all aboard the Oseberg Ship with Cat.

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The Great Irish Stroker Aug 09, 2023

Cat, Richard and Charles once again chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical as The Rabbit Hole Detectives head off down yet more strange pathways in search of killer facts and wonderful pieces of ephemera with their chosen subjects.

This week, Charles is at the bottom of the garden with the fairies, Richard tries to bring everyone under his spell with a touch of hypnotism, and Cat keeps things fresh with fermented foods.

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Auntie, Chavvie, and the Fantabulosa Fairy Aug 02, 2023

On this week's episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Charles and Richard investigate three more subjects as they try to convince The Disembodied Voice to award them victory.

Charles is hunting the history of defamation, throwing in some personal anecdotes along the way; Richard finds out more about the forgotten slang that is Polari; and Cat goes back to her childhood love of mummies to discover more about how and why mummification became so popular.

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Firing Blunderbusses From Balloons Jul 26, 2023

Cat, Richard and Charles are back again as they attempt to uncover as much as they can about the origin stories of.....stuff.

As usual they've each been given a topic and seven days in which to find out as much information - and as many weird and wonderful stories - as they possibly can. This week, Richard is heading to Westminster Abbey, Charles is taking on duelling and Cat is getting to the bottom of the cup that is the story of coffee.

Can they do enough to convince the Disembodied Voice to award them the victory?

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President Eisenhower's Bridge Night Jul 19, 2023

Cat, Richard and Charles are back chasing the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical our trio of Rabbit Hole Detectives head off down yet more strange pathways in search of killer facts and wonderful pieces of ephemera with their chosen subjects.

In this week's edition Richard traces the history of AIDS and HIV, Charles looks at card games and Cat is brushing up on toothpaste.

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A High Velocity Dirty Protest Jul 12, 2023

Once again our intrepid trio are off down their various rabbit holes as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

This week Charles is trying to stay awake from jet lag, Richard is looking dapper in black tie, and Cat is finding out about dogs with jobs. But as usual, they’re all over the map as one fact leads to another anecdote and before you know it, they’re in a whole different realm.

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The Red Sky Over Coventry Jul 05, 2023

On this week's edition of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, our intrepid trio investigate three more subjects as they attempt to tell the stories of......stuff.

This week Richard is off in search of Saint Paul, Cat is making notes in her commonplace book, and Charles has gone all Alan Turing with secret codes and ciphers.

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A Very Nasty Cannonball Incident Jun 28, 2023

This week our intrepid trio are off down their various rabbit holes as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

Richard is in search of the origin stories of condiments, whilst Cat digs into the Viking Army’s arrival in Wiltshire. And as for Charles, he’s hunting the great one eyed warriors of history. But as usual, they’re all over the map as one fact leads to another anecdote and before you know it, they’re in a whole different realm.

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Ostentate on the Dinner Plate Jun 21, 2023

The gang are back with another episode having spent a week disappearing down their respective rabbit holes, bringing the very finest facts, stories, pieces of weird and wonderful ephemera and even the occasional bon mot to the studio.

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The Downing of the Night Witches Jun 14, 2023

On this week's episode the team have decamped to Wiltshire but are no less hungry for the victory as they continue to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. And despite being laser focused on their specialist subjects, it doesn't stop them falling down some fairly weird and wonderful rabbit holes on along the way.

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A Cheetah With a Dog Collar Jun 07, 2023

Cat, Richard and Charles are back once again as they attempt to uncover as much as they can about the origin stories of.....stuff.

As always, they've each been given a topic and seven days in which to find out as much information, and as many weird and wonderful stories as they possibly can. But with Richard still on holiday, will he be lagging behind? Or can he convince the Disembodied Voice to award him the victory?

Don't forget, if you've a rabbit hole you'd like us to investigate, you can email us at rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com.

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The Standby Butler May 31, 2023

Richard is on holiday this week so joins Cat and Charles on location from Scotland. But has the break from being a National Trinket afforded him extra time to investigate his specialist subject? Can he get one over on his fellow Rabbit Holers and persuade the Disembodied Voice to award him the victory?

You're one click away from finding out.

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The Treasure Committee May 24, 2023

Cat, Richard and Charles once again chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical as The Rabbit Hole Detectives head off down yet more strange pathways in search of killer facts and wonderful pieces of ephemera with their chosen subjects.

In this week's edition the trio try to illuminate three new worlds in a bid to bring them to life and convince the Disembodied Voice that they should be this week's champion.

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Catching Tiny Songbirds in Nets May 17, 2023

On this week's episode, Cat, Charles and Richard are chasing the sweet smell of victory with three shiny new subjects. However, it doesn't take them long to dive off into various different worlds - full of the sorts of chimerical attempts that the trio are renowned for.

Welcome to Catching Tiny Songbirds in Nets.

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Lady and the Free Falling Skydiver May 10, 2023

Cat, Richard and Charles once again chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical as the Rabbit Hole Detectives head off down yet more strange pathways in search of killer facts and wonderful pieces of ephemera with their chosen subjects.

As usual they're all over the map as they vie for warm glow of victory handed down by the Disembodied Voice.

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The Extraordinary Viciousness of Crocodiles May 03, 2023

Have you ever briefly looked something up and found yourself interested to the point of distraction, passing into some realm that, once entered, is extremely hard to get out of? If so, you've come to the right place.

In this week's episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard and Charles investigate three more subjects - which invariably lead into myriad different stories which head off down all sorts of weird and wonderful pathways - as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

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Bona to Vada Your Dolly Old Eek Apr 26, 2023

On this week's episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Charles and Richard are set three more subjects to investigate, reappearing in the studio brim full of facts and wild ephemera. From Lower Manhattan in the 1800's to Revolutionary France, ghosts, strange inscriptions and long drops, the trio attempt to uncover as much as they can about the history of stuff.

Don't forget, if you have a rabbit hole you'd like the detectives to tumble down then you can email us at rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review as it helps other people to find us.

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Practicing Cannon Fire in the Park Apr 19, 2023

Cat, Richard and Charles are back for season two of The Rabbit Hole Detectives as the trio attempt to uncover as much as they can about the origin stories of stuff.

Each week they're given individual topics, told to disappear into the lab and not to come back until they've secured as many weird and wonderful stories as they possibly can. This week they deliver on all fronts as they tickle the ivories of history. But who will be coronated champion?

Don't forget, if you've a rabbit hole you'd like us to investigate, you can email us at rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com. And please leave us a review.

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The Parrot-Shaped Handle Apr 12, 2023

As season one draws to a close, Cat, Richard and Charles once again chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical as our trio of Rabbit Hole Detectives head off down yet more strange pathways in search of killer facts and wonderful pieces of ephemera with their chosen subjects.

Who will end up the victor and take home the coveted golden magnifying glass as champion of the first series?

And fear not: season one will roll gently into season two with nary a gap! So we’ll see you next week!

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A Poultice of Pigeon Droppings Apr 05, 2023

Have you ever briefly looked something up and found yourself interested to the point of distraction, passing into some realm that, once entered, is extremely hard to get out of?

It might be Tokyo or The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, or golf clubs, the Tour of Flanders, kissing gates or Miles Davis. But the more you look, the further down the Rabbit Hole you go……..if so, you’ve very much come to the right place.

In episode eight of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard and Charles set off with three more specialist subjects but soon veer into pastures weird and wonderful as they try to persuade the Disembodied Voice to proclaim them the victor by showing off their knowledge.

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Where Can I Park My Longship Mar 29, 2023

In the sixth episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Charles and Richard are set three more topics and have to reveal as much information as they can about their subjects.

But of course, that doesn't stop them from meandering down pathways no-one saw coming as they dig through their stories in a bid to convince the disembodied voice to award them the victory.

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The Shah of Iran in a Power Shower Mar 22, 2023

In the fifth episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard and Charles investigate three more subjects on their magical mystery tour of stuff. As usual the trio end up all over the map as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

Don't forget to write a review, as well as leaving us your ideas for possible rabbit holes you'd like the team to fall down in series two.

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Intel for Murder Weapons Mar 15, 2023

Have you ever briefly looked something up and found yourself interested the point of distraction, passing into some realm that, once entered is extremely hard to get out of?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

In episode four of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard and Charles investigate three more subjects as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical, disappearing off on more journeys to mine the infinite trivia of human experience.

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It's Just a Place Near Tring Mar 08, 2023

Have you ever briefly looked something up and found yourself interested the point of distraction, passing into some realm that, once entered is extremely hard to get out of?

If so, you’ve come to the right place. And we don't mean Tring!

In episode three of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard and Charles investigate three more subjects, but as usual, end up all over the map as they tumble down weird and wonderful pathways chasing the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

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As Sandra Bullock Found Mar 01, 2023

Have you ever briefly looked something up and found yourself interested to the point of distraction, passing into some realm that, once entered, is extremely hard to get out of? If so, you've come to the right place.

In episode two of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard and Charles investigate three more subjects - which invariably lead into myriad different stories which head off down all sorts of weird and wonderful pathways - as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

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Obliteration of the Sparrows Feb 22, 2023

Have you ever briefly looked something up and found yourself interested to the point of distraction, passing into some realm that, once entered, is extremely hard to get out of?

It might be Japan or tennis or Spanish enclaves or Peppa Pig or tax law or Alfred Hitchcock, but the more you look, the further down the Rabbit Hole you go……..if so, you’ve come to the right place.

Welcome to episode one of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, a podcast where Dr Cat Jarman, Richard Coles, and Charles Spencer chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.

Each episode they set one another the task of finding out as much as they can about a particular subject to present a comprehensive understanding of the origin stories of……stuff. Forensically researched, beautifully observed, and using vast historical knowledge, each episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives leans in to intelligent conversation and personal anecdote to leave you the listener, extremely distracted.

After all, everything has a history. It just depends on how far down the rabbit hole you’re prepared to go.

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