

43 - The Past Times with Django Gold
Sep 15, 2023
Comedian Django Gold joins hosts Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds as they explore intriguing historical newspaper stories, including mysterious phenomena, a bridge-stealing incident, the humorous 'Dung Silver Rush', heavy snowfall in West Moorland, lack of supporting details in news articles, self-curing medicines, newspaper sale and miracle tonics, and French frustration with cannons.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Mysterious Phenomenon and Divine Intervention
02:42 • 6min
Historical newspaper article: Hag Marshal Malam Boy vs. Elector of Colone
08:22 • 10min
The Dung Silver Rush
17:54 • 5min
Heavy Snowfall and Mysterious Death in West Moorland
22:26 • 27min
The Lack of Supporting Details in News Articles and an Ad for Self-Curing Medicines
49:50 • 3min
Newspaper Sale, Miracle Tonics, and Accidental Explosions
52:39 • 3min
French Frustration with Cannons
55:30 • 7min