Profiles In Eccentricity

The Obscure Genius of Geoffrey Pyke

Oct 21, 2021
This podcast delves into the bizarre life of Geoffrey Pyke, from escaping prison to designing ice ships during WWII. The hosts engage in humorous banter and discuss Pyke's unconventional warfare tactics, financial triumphs, and quirky ideas like using moss as bandages.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Laughter and Levity in Hospital Banter
02:04 • 6min
3
The Early Life of Jeffrey Pyke
07:52 • 22min
4
Tales of Misadventures and Financial Triumphs
29:57 • 14min
5
An Intriguing Glimpse into a Troubled Life in 1928
43:32 • 5min
6
Unconventional Strategies and Historical Insights
48:20 • 14min
7
Unconventional Warfare Tactics and Eccentric Ideas
01:02:03 • 11min
8
Unconventional War Strategies and Channel Tunnel Concept
01:13:17 • 5min
9
Pike Creek: Crafting Ships from Ice
01:18:16 • 22min
10
Exploring Ice Ships and Bars with Humorous Banter
01:40:30 • 3min