Episodes

  • A Game of Hnefatafl

    A Game of Hnefatafl
    Apr 2 2025
    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. It’s game on as Cat looks into The Lewis Chessmen, Charles is opening his mind to Telepathy, and Richard's hoping to hit the right note as he discusses the Metronome. Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available from all good bookshops! Unfortunately - and very sadly - this is our last episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives. We realise this might come as a bit of a shock but we just want to send our heartfelt thanks to every single one of our listeners. We’ve absolutely loved making this show and we’re so grateful for your support over the last two years. Please continue to listen to the back catalogue and watch our socials for any updates. With our thanks, Cat, Richard, Charles, and the Disembodied Voice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Caught Out by a Block of Cheese

    Caught Out by a Block of Cheese
    Mar 26 2025
    In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back in search of more killer facts and pieces of ephemera. This week, we discover Richard’s topic, Assam Tea, is steeped in history. Meanwhile, Cat is in her element looking at Forensic Odontology, and Charles is on the hunt for facts about the Loch Ness Monster. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email the show at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available from all good bookshops! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • The Overweight Pom

    The Overweight Pom
    Mar 19 2025
    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. This week, Charles is looking to dazzle with his topic - Gold, Richard is spending time with Mr and Mrs Frederick Gill of Clacton, and Cat is talking canines as she looks into Spitz Dogs. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email the show at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available from all good bookshops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Blowing Up Rubber Tanks

    Blowing Up Rubber Tanks
    Mar 12 2025
    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. This week, Cat is uncovering The Ghost Army of World War Two, whilst Charles is hoping to spark some interest with his subject - Electricity, and Richard is dipping into the history of Olive Oil. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email the show at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available from all good bookshops! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Selling Warming Pans to the West Indies

    Selling Warming Pans to the West Indies
    Mar 5 2025
    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 triumph with his subject - Greek Tragedies, Richard is exploring Devil’s Island, and Cat is spending time with the self-styled Lord Timothy Dexter. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email the show at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available from all good bookshops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • A Spartan Stag Do

    A Spartan Stag Do
    Feb 26 2025
    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 telling us about the Mezuzah, Cat is dyeing to discuss Saffron, and Charles is hoping to celebrate a win with his topic - wedding customs. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is still out and available wherever you get your books! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Celebrating 100 Rabbit Holes

    Celebrating 100 Rabbit Holes
    Feb 19 2025
    It’s the 100th episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives and in this very special episode Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. Cat is getting her teeth into Vampires, whilst Charles has been reading into fortune telling, and Richard is tucking into Indian Restaurants in Britain. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email the show at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is still out and available wherever you get books! We’d also like to say a massive thank you to each and everyone of our listeners for helping us hit our 100th episode, we wouldn’t be here without you and we’re so grateful for every listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Extending the English Vocabulary Through Nastiness

    Extending the English Vocabulary Through Nastiness
    Feb 12 2025
    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, Charles is chattering about Gossip, Richard is teaching us about Frederick Rolfe, aka Baron Corvo, and Cat is bursting to discuss Spontaneous Human Combustion. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is still out and available from all good bookshops! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins