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Join host Kaine Francesco and an ever‑rotating cast of friends as they resurrect the weird, wonderful, and wildly forgotten corners of history. Part storytelling, part research, part unhinged group chat, Breaking Bard: The Forgotten History Podcast shines a light on the people and stories the textbooks skipped — with humour, heart, and just a hint of chaos.
Breaking Bard hosts Breaking Bard: The Forgotten History Podcast, a comedy show with 19 episodes published.
Join Kaine and Lewis for a debrief after the epic story of artists, lovers and activists Claude Cahun & Marcel Moore. They make a toast and reflect on what they would ask the pair, as well as a special Q&A from Lewis to
Before “non‑binary” had a name, artist Claude Cahun was already living it. Before performance art had a definition, she was inventing it. And when the Nazis occupied Jersey, Cahun and her partner Marcel Moore launched on
You’ve just walked past the great marble pillars guarding the entrance to the British Museum and you happen upon a bust of a Roman emperor. His face is proud, his beard tightly curled, his hair carved in perfect rings, h
In this week's episode Kaine Francesco is joined by Egyptologist and filmmaker Curtis Ryan Woodside. The two Ancient Egypt fans discuss Woodside's new documentary on Nefertari, a chance meeting with a cast member of The
Dino-obsessed Lewis Miles babbles on some more about his favourite giant lizards before testing Kaine on his spy skills – they also bring up the age-old conundrum of what would you prefer between a cat/dog, a cow, a bloc
In the early 20th century, one aristocrat led a double life few could have imagined. Baron Franz Nopcsa was a groundbreaking paleontologist who transformed how we understand dinosaurs—but he was also a spy, adventurer, a
Kaine Francesco is joined again by Maeve Sally to debrief after the spellbinding episode on Australia's most infamous witch Rosaleen Norton. Maeve reveals what question she would ask Rosaleen and toasts her favourite mom
In mid-20th century Sydney, one woman became the focus of scandal, fascination, and fear. Branded the “Witch of Kings Cross,” Rosaleen Norton was an artist, occultist, and outspoken challenger of social norms whose work
In this Mini Bard, Kaine and Lewis reflect on the story of New Orlean's Upstairs Inferno and toast their favourite bit of the main episode. For some levity, Lewis shares some positive queer news before the pair go on tan
On June 24, 1973, a fire tore through the Upstairs Lounge in New Orleans. Within minutes, 32 people were dead — making it one of the deadliest attacks on the LGBT+ community in U.S. history. And yet, outside of queer mem
In the first Mini Bard, Kaine and Lewis unpack the story of Alexander von Humboldt beyond the main episode. From the legendary Dicke Marie tree to queer love stories and unexpected historical tangents, they explore the f
Before Darwin, before climate science, before the word “ecology” even existed — there was Alexander von Humboldt. In this episode, Kaine Francesco and Lewis Miles unpack the life of the Prussian polymath who climbed volc
Today's episode is extra special because I am joined by not one... two... but three of my best friends who I've known since I was a teenager! We have the return of Marvelous Maeve Sally and welcome Ellie Wilson and Megan
The story of Barbara Blake-Hannah, Britain's first Black female TV reporter is more recent than our last few episodes and for many reasons that makes the bad parts of it even worse. Racism is a terrible but very present
Happy Pride month to all my siblings, this episode is for everyone but especially the queer community. At the time I write this there is not one openly gay Hollywood leading actor. In 2022. This week I tell the story of
Being on one of the world's most famous sinking ships is already pretty bad luck.... but nearly losing your life on three of them?! Join Kaine Francesco and Maeve Sally as they embark on the nautical adventures of Miss U
How would you feel if your hard work was mistaken for your father's for hundreds of years? Join host Kaine Francesco and Maeve Sally as they embark on a journey to the 17th century in order to set the record straight for
Have you ever heard of the musical term 'Exotica'? Ever climbed Machu Picchu or hit a high C? Join Kaine and Maeve in this second episode of Breaking Bard where they uncover the forgotten musical talent of Exotica singer
Did you know the most "successful" pirate in history was a woman from China? Join Kaine Francesco and Maeve Sally in this swashbuckling first episode as they venture into the dizzying but forgotten story of Madame Ching
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