Episodes

  • The World’s Most Expensive Holiday

    The World’s Most Expensive Holiday
    Nov 13 2024
    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 on a journey through the history of holidays and vacations, Richard is building on his knowledge of the navvy, and Cat is injecting some science into the show as she look into the history of botox. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down then you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book is out now and available from all god bookshops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • A Bloat of Hippopotamuses

    A Bloat of Hippopotamuses
    Nov 6 2024
    The Rabbit Hole Detectives are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and pieces of ephemera. This week, Cat, Richard, and Charles are covering all manner of topics. First off, Cat is giving a tip of the hat to cowboy Nat Love, Charles is mastering the Collective Nouns for Animals and Birds, and Richard is revealing all about Eunuchs. A small word of warning to our listeners that the conversation of Eunuchs is graphic in parts so listen with care. In other news, remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down then you can email us 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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    47 mins
  • Joan and Jackie Collins in a Rolls Royce

    Joan and Jackie Collins in a Rolls Royce
    Oct 30 2024
    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 tuning into the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Cat is all a flutter with her subject, Crows, and Charles is peering into Cabinets of Curiosity. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down then you can email us 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 to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. 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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    56 mins
  • Nuns Dressed in White Silks and Tiaras

    Nuns Dressed in White Silks and Tiaras
    Oct 23 2024
    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, Cat is digging into the history of Pompeii, Charles is spending time with the child stars of the last century, and Richard is envisioning a win as he looks into Hildegard von Bingen. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down then you can email us at rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available to purchase from all good bookshops! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. 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
  • A Cross Between a Hedgehog and a Church Organ

    A Cross Between a Hedgehog and a Church Organ
    Oct 16 2024
    In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back down another set of rabbit holes to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. In this episode, Richard is playing to the crowd as he tells us about The Bösendorfer Piano, Charles is singing the praises of Dick Van Dyke, and Cat is digging into the Mali Empire. Remember, 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 out now and available to purchase from all good bookshops! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. 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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    55 mins
  • Compulsive Carrot Eating

    Compulsive Carrot Eating
    Oct 9 2024
    Our terrific trio are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, to celebrate the launch of The Rabbit Hole Book, the gang have selected a favourite chapter each to discuss... Charles is looking into Unusual Addictions, Cat is hoping her segment on Bald’s Leechbook will be a recipe for success, and Richard is up and away with The Hurricane. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, as mentioned, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book is now available to purchase from all good bookshops! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. 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
  • Couldn’t Distinguish Between a Muffin and a Chihuahua

    Couldn’t Distinguish Between a Muffin and a Chihuahua
    Oct 2 2024
    In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back down another set of rabbit holes to chase the provenance of objects both real and metaphorical. In this episode, Richard is in his element as he looks into The Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion, Cat has swapped amber for Ambergris, and Charles is grappling with AI. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com. Plus, our listeners can get £7 off our new book, The Rabbit Hole Book, exclusively at Waterstones from now until 10th October 2024. To redeem the offer, order online via and link below and add the promo code: RabbitHole24. The Rabbit Hole Book by Reverend Richard Coles, Cat Jarman, and Lord Charles Spencer | Waterstones. To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. 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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    55 mins
  • Alex the Talking Grey Parrot

    Alex the Talking Grey Parrot
    Sep 25 2024
    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. Today, Charles is chatting about Verbal Mimicry, Richard is looking into the Gardes Écossaises, and Cat is celebrating the release of her paperback with Cnut the Great. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down down you can email us at rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our listeners can get £7 off our new book, The Rabbit Hole Book, exclusively at Waterstones from now until 10th October 2024. To redeem the offer, order online via and link below and add the promo code: RabbitHole24 The Rabbit Hole Book by Reverend Richard Coles, Cat Jarman, and Lord Charles Spencer | Waterstones To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. 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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    52 mins