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December 2024

15 The Last Samurai (part 4) - Katsumoto vs. Saigo Takamori | The Satsuma Rebellion
How could one of the architects of the Meiji restoration become its most prominent rebel? Our story of Saigo Takamori comes to a grizzly end at…
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Jack Cooper
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Charlie Cooper
48:55
14 The Last Samurai (part 3) - Katsumoto vs. Saigo Takamori | The Boshin War and the Meiji Restoration
Follow Saigo Takamori as he overthrows the Tokugawa Shogunate, the most powerful government Japan had ever known!
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Jack Cooper
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Charlie Cooper
50:48
13 The Last Samurai (part 2) - Katsumoto vs. Saigo Takamori | The Road To War
Join us again as History vs Hollywood continues Saigo's tale. This time, we follow him into the breach as the Shogunate prepares for war!
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Jack Cooper
52:52
12 The Last Samurai (part 1) - Katsumoto vs. Saigo Takamori | The Rise of a Samurai
Who was Saigō Takamori? Explore the life of the real Last Samurai—a man whose story symbolized Japan’s leap from feudalism to modernity.
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Jack Cooper
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Charlie Cooper
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1:07:13

November 2024

Bonus Episode Unlocked | History vs. Hollywood Hot Takes #1: Gladiator 2
Bonus content for our supporters, currently unlocked to give you all a flavour of what it will be like in the future! Listen in as we dissect Gladiator…
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Jack Cooper
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Charlie Cooper
56:51
11. “At a stretch…” William Wallace’s Grisly End | Braveheart (Part 5)
Our tale of William Wallace comes to a gruesome end. Jack & Charlie get together again to bring you another History vs. Hollywood!
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Jack Cooper
56:36
10. "It doesn't end well..." Braveheart (Part 4)
William Wallace has defeated the English at Stirling Bridge! How long can he keep them out of Scotland? Find out on this weeks History vs. Hollywood!
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Jack Cooper
54:50
9. “Enormous, Hairy Milkmaids” - Braveheart (Part 3)
Join us in this week's History vs. Hollywood as we take a look at William Wallace, who rises from a rebel leader to the Commander of Scotland's armies…
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Jack Cooper
4
30:56

October 2024

Episode 8 | Braveheart - Part 2: The Rise of Young William Wallace – From Outlaw to Guerrilla to Commander
William Wallace entered the Historical Record and began making things difficult for the English. But how accurate is the legend? Find out in this week's…
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Jack Cooper
33:48
Episode 7 | Braveheart - Part 1: Why Did William Wallace Need to Lead a Rebellion in the First Place?
A towering giant with a massive sword leads the Scots in an epic rebellion—at least, according to Braveheart. But how true is the legend? Find out in…
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Jack Cooper
6
33:58
Episode 7 | Braveheart - Part 1: Why Did William Wallace Need to Lead a Rebellion in the First Place?
A towering giant with a massive sword leads the Scots in an epic rebellion—at least, according to Braveheart. But how true is the legend? Find out in…
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Jack Cooper
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