Undercurrent Stories
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Discovering the hidden depths of the people and world around us.
Documentary interview show with an eclectic mix of people and subjects including: history, music, philosophy, the outdoors, wildlife, food and drink, sport, personal achievements, spirituality and many more.
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Serendipity: Creating the Conditions for "Happy Accidents" - Paul Sloane
Why do so many breakthroughs happen by accident—and can we create the conditions for them?In this episode of the Undercurrent Stories Podcast, Bob Wells speaks with innovation expert and author Paul…
The Secret Beneath the Rutland Fields: Jim Irvine
It started with a walk… and a few unusual stones in a field.In the smallest county in England, a chance discovery during lockdown led to one of the most remarkable Roman finds in recent years—a…
Ned Guinness, Head of the Guinness Family on Legacy and Guinness History
What does it mean to inherit one of the most famous family legacies in the world?In this episode of Undercurrent Stories, Bob speaks with Ned Guinness, the current head of the Guinness family, 4th…
Robin Dunbar - How Religion Evolved: Evolution, Language & the Human Mind (Part 1)
Where did religion come from — and why did humans start believing?In Part One of this three-part mini-series, evolutionary psychologist Professor Robin Dunbar explores how religion may have emerged…
Robin Dunbar - How Religion Evolved: Ritual, Bonding & Community (Part 2)
Why does religion bring people together?In Part Two of this three part mini-series on the history of religion, Professor Robin Dunbar explores how rituals like singing, prayer, music, and shared…
Robin Dunbar - How Religion Evolved: Empires, Power & the Future of Belief (Part 3)
How has religion shaped civilizations — and where is belief heading next?In the final episode, Professor Robin Dunbar examines how religion helped build societies, fueled conflict, responded to…
Growing Up Jewish and Arab in Colombia: Sonia Daccarett
In this episode , we speak with author Sonia Daccarret about her memoir The Roots of a Guava Tree — a deeply personal exploration of childhood, identity, memory, and belonging .Growing up in Colombia…
England's Tales of the Council House Kid: Francis Dunnery
In this episode, I’m joined by musician and songwriter Francis Dunnery for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation. Francis Dunnery is best known as the lead singer and guitarist for the…
Why Sound Helps You Relax When Nothing Else Does: Cherub Sanson
What if sound could help you switch off, slow down, and reset your nervous system?In this episode of Undercurrent Stories, I'm joined by Cherub Sanson, sound healer and co-founder of the Academy of…
How to Listen to Animals: What They’re Really Trying to Tell Us: Amelia Thomas
How to Listen to Animals: What They’re Really Trying to Tell Us: Amelia ThomasIn this episode of Undercurrent Stories, host Bob Wells explores animal communication, listening to animals, and the lost…
Understanding the Irish Troubles: Dr Thomas Leahy. (Ep.3)
What happens when a world war collides with centuries of unresolved tension?In the final episode of our mini-series on the Irish Troubles, Dr Thomas Leahy guides us from the outbreak of the First…
Understanding The Irish Troubles: Dr Thomas Leahy. (Ep.2)
How did centuries of history shape the Irish Troubles?In this second episode about the history of 'The Troubles' Dr Thomas Leahy traces the roots of the conflict from the 17th century to the eve of…
Understanding the Irish Troubles: Dr Thomas Leahy. (Ep.1)
In today’s episode, (the first of 3), we take a deep dive into one of the most defining and emotionally charged chapters of modern British and Irish history — the Troubles. With the anniversary of…
How The English Language Will Never Be The Same Again: Anne Curzan
Why is English always changing—and why does that change so often make us uneasy? In this fascinating conversation, we're joined by linguist, author, and University of Michigan Dean Professor Anne…
The Houses of Guinness - Unseen, Unheard, Until Now: Adrian Tinniswood
'Beer built the fortune but the stories and legacy that the Guinness's left behind are far richer.'Most people know the beer few know the people or the houses. Join me in conversation with historian,…
How To Get Lucky: Judd Kessler
Have you ever wondered why some people always seem to get the best opportunities — the ideal job, the perfect house, or even a place for the kids in the school everyone wants — while others, just as…
Is Civilisation About to Collapse? Luke Kemp
Today, on Undercurrent Stories, we turn our attention to the grand sweep of human history — from the hunter-gatherers of the Paleolithic to the great empires of Egypt and Rome, and onward to our…
How Good is Your Weather Forecast, Really? Thomas Weber
For centuries, humans have looked to the sky in search of signs. Today, our tools are satellites and data models rather than clouds and folklore. In this episode, we hear from Thomas Weber about the…
The Day the Ground Spoke: Following the Longest Dinosaur Footprints Ever Found with Armin Schmitt
Paleontologist and author Armin Schmitt returns to the show where we explore two remarkable dinosaur discoveries that are reshaping what we know about life millions of years ago.From the longest…
History of Everything from the Big Bang to You: Tim Coulson
In this episode, we explore the the biggest question of all: How did we get here? Joining me is Professor Tim Coulson, biologist and zoologist at the University of Oxford and author of A Little…
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Undercurrent Stories has published 187 episodes since April 2020, covering topics in Documentary, Education.
Undercurrent Stories is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 44m.
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