5 Best Gareth Russell Podcasts in 2026

1. The Witch Hunts of King James: From Skeptic to Believer

Follow Play Aug 19, 2025 21:17
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About Episode I sat down with historian and author Gareth Russell at Harvington History Festival to talk about an aspect of his new biography of James I of England/VI of Scotland, "Queen James" which is less discussed, and that is James's views on Witchcraft! I asked Gareth about James's transformation from a skeptic to a fervent believer in witchcraft and back again! The conversation touched on the significance of James's 'Demonology' and the lasting impact of his decisions on society. We also discussed the success so far of Gareth's book "Queen James: The Life and Loves of Britain's First King" and the reason behind the title change for the US and Canadian markets. Chapters 00:00 From Skeptic to Cheerleader: The Transformation of James 06:04 Queen James: The Controversial Nickname and Its Implications 12:37 Witchcraft and Demonology: James's Evolving Beliefs 16:32 Exploring Scotland: The Legacy of James and His Influence Hi! I'm Philippa, welcome to the British History Channel. Thank you for listening to this episode, I hope you enjoyed it. There are many more here for you to browse through including over 40 fantastic historian interviews with people such as Tracy Borman OBE, Gareth Russell, Helen Carr and many more. Buy books from these incredible historians, shipped worldwide from Blackwells - https://www.blackwells.co.uk?a_aid=PhilippaB (This is an affiliate link. I get a commission on books sold via this link but they are at no extra cost to you). If you're not already, please subscribe to this podcast and/or the accompanying Youtube channel @BritishHistory. Want more British History and more contact with me? Join at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy Historical Book Club, early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa You can always support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing my videos. Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ About Philippa Philippa is a Historian and History Event Organiser Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History. Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide. Keywords James I, Queen James, demonology, witchcraft, history, Scotland, monarchy, transformation, witch hunts, historical biography I'd really appreciate your help in making this show the best it can be. I know time is precious but if you do have 10 minutes you can spare to fill out this anonymous listener survey, I'd be really grateful - http://bit.ly/britishhistorypodcast-survey Philippa founded award-winning Historic Tour Operator British History Tours in 2014. Find out about these luxury, fully-escorted, immersive historical experiences at BritishHistoryTours.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. MORE Podcast Title British History Podcast
Podcast Description Join your host, Philippa Lacey, for historian interviews and deep dives into stories, events and people in British History. You can find Philippa writing about history and travelling historical locations at philippab.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Guest Gareth Russell
Producer/Network Exploring British History through stories, people and places.
Apple Rating 4.4/5 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Truth About The Minotaur

Follow Play May 29, 2025 30:01
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About Episode Deep in an Ancient Greek labyrinth lurks the half bull half man monster: the Minotaur. What did this wild myth about a woman having a baby with a bull have to say about how humans understood our taboo desires? How did they even make it happen? And what happened when you found him in the labyrinth? Joining Kate today is historian and author, Jasmine Elmer, to help us get to the bottom of this myth and find out the truth behind the Minotaur. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.   You can take part in our listener survey here. All music from Epidemic Sounds. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. MORE Podcast Title Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Podcast Description Join sex historian Dr Kate Lister on Betwixt the Sheets as she gets intimate with the stories that would make your history teacher blush. What were the Victorians really like behind closed (bedroom) doors? How did the Black Death favour women in medieval England? And what was Caesar like in the sack? Join Kate as she bed-hops around different time periods; from ancient civilisations, to the middle ages, to renaissance and early modern...right up to now. You’ll laugh, you’ll wince, and you’ll ask yourself how much has actually changed. Betwixt the Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society - a podcast from History Hit. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Kate Lister
Guest Gareth Russell
Producer/Network History Hit
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Episode 292 - Queen James: The Life and Loves of Britain's First King with..

Follow Play May 02, 2025 1:03:02
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About Episode Join Natalie Grueninger as she delves into the captivating life of James VI/I with historian Gareth Russell. Explore the intricate dynamics of the Stuart court, James's complex personal life, and his impactful reign over Scotland and England. Discover dramatic tales of love, power, and the political chessboard that shaped Britain's first king. This episode offers a glimpse into the vibrant and tumultuous world of 16th and 17th century royalty. Follow Gareth Russell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_garethrussell/?hl=en Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Join me for '365 Days with Katherine of Aragon'!  https://onthetudortrail.com/Blog/2025/04/05/365-days-with-katherine-of-aragon-2/ Support Talking Tudors on Patreon   MORE Podcast Title Talking Tudors
Podcast Description Established in 2018, Talking Tudors is one of the longest-running and most popular independent interview podcasts about the Tudor era. It boasts an international listenership and has been downloaded in excess of 4 million times. In each episode, creator and host Natalie Grueninger speaks with esteemed historians and other experts about a wide range of subjects associated with Tudor England. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Podbean app, or wherever you get your podcasts.MORE Host Natalie Grueninger
Guest Gareth Russell
Producer/Network Natalie Grueninger
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 28.8KTwitter 13.1KInstagram 21K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Love Life of King James VI & I

Follow Play Feb 26, 2025 55:31
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About Episode Understanding the love life of James VI & I can give us a better picture of the man himself in his entirety, and not simply through the lens of his kingship, or the politics of the late 16th and early 17th centuries.   So in this episode, Chief Historian Tracy Borman is once again in the Great Hall at Hampton Court Palace, joined by Gareth Russell to discuss the subject of his latest book 'Queen James; the life and loves of Britain's first King'.     To take part in our survey and be in for a chance to win a £100 voucher, visit:  https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HRPPodcastSurvey/       Please be aware this episode contains themes of homophobia, grooming, and child abuse, that some listeners may find distressing.   MORE Podcast Title Historic Royal Palaces Podcast
Podcast Description Historic Royal Palaces are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. This fortnightly podcast brings you the history and stories of those palaces. You'll hear from our experts and the people who bring our palaces to life, as we create space to explore how history moves us, telling stories about the monarchs you know, and uncovering the lives and histories of the people you don't. Just like our palaces, this podcast is a mix of old and new. Each episode will have a different feel, from previously recorded live talks, to exciting new discussions and discoveries. You'll have every opportunity to share in the history we love. Explore more history and stories from our six palaces hrp.org.ukMORE Hosts Lucy Worsley, Tracy Borman, Dr. Charles Farris, Minette Butler
Guest Gareth Russell
Producer/Network Historic Royal Palaces
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Apple Rating 4.7/5 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Stuart Saturday Live with Gareth Russell

Follow Play Feb 15, 2025 1:11:05
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About Episode Gareth Russell is a historian, novelist, and playwright. He is the author of several books, including The Palace, The Ship of Dreams, Young and Damned and Fair, The Emperors, and Do Let’s Have Another Drink. Returning to us for Season 2, Gareth chats with Andrea about his latest work, Queen James, a biography of King James VI of Scotland & I of England. https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Gareth-Russell/500660891 https://x.com/garethrussell1 https://www.facebook.com/garethrussellhistorian https://www.instagram.com/_garethrussell https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4656074.Gareth_Russell Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/17thCenturyLady https://www.buymeacoffee.com/17thCenturyLady https://paypal.me/17thCenturyLady MORE Podcast Title The Seventeenth Century Lady
Podcast Description Andrea Zuvich is a 17th century historian and author. Find out all about that fascinating period with this regular podcast, which also carries audio tracks of her live-streamed video show "Stuart Saturday". Support the show: • https://www.patreon.com/17thCenturyLady • https://www.buymeacoffee.com/17thCenturyLady • https://paypal.me/17thCenturyLadyMORE Host Andrea Zuvich
Guest Gareth Russell
Producer/Network Andrea Zuvich
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Apple Rating 5.0/5 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact