Condensed Histories

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.

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

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!

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

Jem looks at what we can learn from the past about the current global situation, and whether we are at the start of a third world war.

Jem looks into the world of alternative medicine!

Jem, or possible the AI that has replaced him, talks about the world of Artificial Intelligence!

Four years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has become longer than World War II lasted for Russia itself—yet the invading forces have barely taken two regions. In this sobering anniversary episode, host Jem Duducu examines why Putin's "special military operation" has stalled, what the devastating human and economic costs mean for Russia's future, and whether peace is any closer in 2026.

Jem talks about the Game of Thrones spinoff, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' - and spoiler alert, he's not totally happy with it!