The British History Podcast Tech Issues, We Got Em
Oct 24, 2025
In this episode, tech troubles take center stage as Jamie humorously navigates a site bug that gifted free yearly memberships to unsuspecting listeners. Amidst the chaos, he emphasizes the importance of paid memberships for keeping the content ad-free. Jamie extends a compassionate offer, inviting laid-off federal workers to join the community for free. With a lighthearted touch, he closes by expressing gratitude for listener support during these tumultuous times.
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Classic Host-Tech Relationship Joke
- Jamie jokes that the podcast and tech issues are an 'iconic duo' referencing a subreddit comment.
- He frames the episode as a brief tech update mixed with humor and community reference.
Membership Bug Gave Free Access
- A site bug unintentionally granted free yearly memberships to recent sign-ups.
- Jamie shut down the gift membership system and asks affected users to re-sign up to support the show.
Support The Show By Joining Properly
- Jamie asks listeners who want to support the show to sign up for a proper paid membership.
- He emphasizes memberships matter because the show doesn't run ads and relies on listener support.