Jem delves into the art of Ballet and the film Black Swan.

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Jem talks about the history of music, and makes a big announcement!

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Jem takes a look into a range of aspects surrounding the history of Slavery.

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Jem rounds out his organised crime trilogy with The Triads.

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A deep dive into Joan of Arc — the teenage girl who became one of history's most enduring icons. Jem unpacks the real story behind the legend: the brutal, decades-long war between England and France, how a 16-year-old hearing voices managed to turn the tide of a 75-year losing streak, and why her brief, three-year story has fueled 500 years of movies, operas, pop songs, and pop culture obsession. From Warhammer to Bill & Ted, Joan's fingerprints are everywhere — and this episode asks why.

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Jem looks into the pop culture surrounding one of the most infamous serial killer cases in the world.

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Jem's book The American Presidents In 100 Facts is now out as an audiobook read by producer Greg, so Jem gets to talk about it!

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Jem talks about Vienna... the city and the song!

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