Cheeky Tales

Santa Claus

Santa Clause is coming to town. Or, at least, our podcast. This week the boys discuss the history of worst most accomplished stalker, and the many cultures that played a hand in developing what we know today as Santa Claus.

James Hunt Vs Niki Lauda

Formula 1 today is a glamorous and expensive sport, but in 1976 that was a little different, with the sport developing itself into what it is today. However, the 1976 season saw one of the most tumultuous and tense seasons ever, with two very different, but both equally interesting, men battling it out. The season would see huge swings in the points, triumph, near death experiences, and heart breaking decisions. Join the boys as they discuss James Hunt, Niki Lauda, and the 1976 Formula 1 season.
 
Music by various artists on Pixabay

The Mad Piper of D-Day

The second and final week of Sean-Vember focuses on the Mad Piper of D-Day. Some say he's crazy (Aaron), some say he's commited to the noble art of bag piping (Sean), but there's no doubt this man goes down as one of the most interesting characters of the D-Day landings. Listen along with the boys as they hear this new tale.
 
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Music by ZenMan and Defekt_Maschine from Pixabay.

Lake City Quiet Pills

In 2009, a mystery began on Reddit that would take months to unfold. A brand new user made a post to honour his recently passed friend, and from there a hunt for information about these people found it's way to their image hosting site. This mystery even potentially had international implications. How did this mystery unfold, and what did it entail? Find out by giving us a listen.
 
This week featuring a special guest - our mate Sean.Music by ZenMan from Pixabay.

Spooky Halloween Special

This week the boys cover a couple of spooky stories straight off movie sets. Poltergeist and the Conjuring get a mention. Do you believe in cursed movie sets and dolls? Find out which of the boys is a sceptic and which is a spooky believer.
 
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Music by ZenMan and Defekt_Maschine from Pixabay.

The Woeful 1904 Olympics

We love to be topical on this podcast, which is why we've decided to do a podcast for the Olympics, which finished 2 months ago. While the Olympics today are a worldwide fascination, it wasn't always that way. The third Olympiad in 1904 were almost the last. Find out all the crazy details, including why the Marathon of 1904 was the epitome of the ridiculousness of these games.
 
Music by ZenMan from Pixabay.

The Roswell Incident - 2Spooky or Cover-Up?

1947, Roswell, New Mexico. Was this an encounter with Aliens? Or simply a diversion by the US Military to hide a more terrestrial mystery? This week, the boys investigate the Roswell incident, and the varying theories as to what exactly happened in that field outside Roswell.
 
Music by Zen_Man, Christian Bodhi, and JuliusH from Pixabay.

The Sinking of the Titanic - Yo, this thing hit an iceberg or what? - Part 2

Last week we heard what 'they' want you believe about the sinking of the Titanic. But what about what the enlightened minds of the internet? What alternative theories are there to the 'offical' story that's backed up by 'evidence' that the boys can delve in to this week?
 
Music by ZenMan from Pixabay.

The Sinking of the Titanic - Mistake or Mystery? - Part 1

Trans-Atlantic travel in the early 1900's was a far cry from what we know today, with Cruise Liners the only real way to get from England to the US. The most well known of these cruise liners was the infamous RMS Titanic. In the first part of this two part series, we delve into the depths of the history and single fateful voyage of the Titanic, focusing on the steps along the way that led to the dreadful sinking.
 
Music by ZenMan from Pixabay.

Hatton Garden Heist

It's 2015 in London, and a gang has spent years preparing a heist from the comfort of a London pub. They plan to break into the Hatton Garden Safe Depository, which houses the stock of many of the jewellery stores in the area. The Easter long weekend affords a fantastic opportunity for their plan to unfold. What happened next, and the people reponsible, is the stuff of movies that Aaron would never see.
 
Music by Zen Man from Pixabay.