Fin vs History McHaggis Atta and The Hunt For Butcher’s Bin Laden | William Wallace (Part 2)
Jan 22, 2026
Dive into the outrageous idea of Scotland's own Bin Laden causing England's version of 9/11. Explore the Battle of Stirling Bridge, where clever tactics turned it into a deadly trap for English forces. Discover the brutality of William Wallace and his controversial legacy, including a grisly recounting of his execution. The hosts amuse with bizarre comparisons and historical twists, including odd takes on Wallace's myth versus reality. It's a laugh-filled take on a bloody chapter of history!
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Terrain Trumped Numbers At Stirling
- The Battle of Stirling Bridge shows terrain and choke points can let a smaller force defeat a much larger one.
- Fin Taylor and Horatio Gould stress Scottish positioning and the tiny bridge made the English vulnerable.
English Cavalry Sucker-Punched In The Bog
- Fin describes the English cavalry getting bogged and slaughtered after crossing the tiny bridge into marshy ground.
- He graphically recounts horses' hamstrings being cut and thousands of English soldiers dying in the choke point.
Anti‑English Sentiment Fueled Modern Politics
- The hosts highlight the unusual occurrence of anti-English sentiment turning into political movements post-Wallace.
- They link Wallace's legacy to later SNP uplift and the rarity of sustained anti-English nationalism.