
679 - A Very Weird History Lesson With Samuel Pepys
Special guest Samuel Pepys (who sounds suspiciously similar to Robbie) has time travelled to the present day in an attempt to educate the boys on life in the 1700s while they try their best to bring him up to speed with the 21st century. Jaack and Stevie hear about the weirdest corners of Britain's past, like the Great Gin Craze, what the world's first vending machine was used for, and why rich people paid men to live in their back garden. We look at some of history's strangest jobs including resurrectionists, toshers, link boys, pure finders and knocker-ups. We also dive into the most ridiculous sporting events ever invented, from cock throwing and competitive walking to ratting and goose riding. Plus insane asylums, syphilis, blood transfusions. Why couldn’t history lessons be like this in school? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices








