Undercurrent Stories Podcast: History, Music, Science & much more.
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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Episodes
214 episodes
The Beauty of the Ordinary. A Conversation with Kevin McManus.
What if getting older isn’t really about having fewer things to look forward to, but about learning to appreciate what’s already here?In this episode, I sit down with Irish author, teacher, poet, and former musician
How to Make Your Best Public Speech Ever! with Paul Sloane
Want to become a more confident and compelling public speaker?Most of us at some point in our lives have to make a speech. Perhaps a wedding speech, a family celebration or you might be regularly making presentations at work. Whet...
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The Real Odysseus: The Man Behind Nolan’s The Odyssey: Joel Christensen
If you’re going to see Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, or you’ve already seen it, there’s a much bigger story behind the film.In this conversation I talk to Dr. Joel Christensen, Professor of Classics at the City University ...
The Untold Story of the Nazi Plan to Sterilise Millions With a Plant: Edzard Ernst
Professor Edzard Ernst discusses 'The Leopard Lily Project ' and tells the disturbing story of a largely forgotten Nazi scheme to use a poisonous South American plant to carry out mass sterilisation.After taking po...
Super Adaptability: How to Stop Adapting to Cope and Start Adapting to Win: Dr. Max McKeown
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Max McKeown, author of Super Adaptability, to understand the difference between adapting just to survive a hard situation and adapting in a way that actually moves your life forward. Max explains the ...
Only Girls Bleed: Elaine Lawless
“Only Girls Bleed: The Human Cost of Post-Roe America" - Dr. Elaine LawlessOverviewEthnographer and folklorist Dr. Elaine Lawless talks about her debut novel
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The Promoter Who Took on Live Nation: Tommy Dorfman
What happens when an independent music promoter takes on one of the biggest companies in the live entertainment industry?Tommy Dorfman, CEO of Juice Entertainment, discusses his extraordinary journey through the US music and...
The Tree of Life: The Four Billion Year Journey to Us with Max Telford
What can the Tree of Life tell us about where we came from and how life became so diverse?Professor Max Telford, author of the book 'The Tree ...
How to Become an Everyday Genius: Nelson Dellis
We tend to think of genius as something you’re born with. A rare quality possessed by people with extraordinary memories, mathematical abilities, or problem-solving skills.But what if many of the abilities we associate with genius can ac...
The River Detective: Jamie Woodward on Microplastics and Sewage Scandals
Prof. Jamie Woodward (University of Manchester) on how microplastics get from your washing machine to local rivers and how his research on Manchester's waterways ended up shaping UK water policy. We cover the sewage scandal, water company...
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The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me (Was Losing My Job): Ben Phillips on Igniting Your Creative Spark
Have you ever felt like there is a dormant, creative part of you just waiting to get out? Something you buried years, or even decades ago because life got in the way? Careers, family commitments, the daily grind, all very important but it’s so ...
Stuart Ward: The Brit Who Became a Swedish Broadcasting Legend
Stuart Ward grew up on a council estate in Exeter, England, obsessed with pirate radio, chart positions, and — oddly — record labels. That obsession, plus a teenage belief that Sweden had cracked the code on a fairer society, eventually carried...
The Untold Stories of British & American Film Stars in WWII: Bill Tancred
It's the early 1940s. The world's biggest movie stars could have sat the war out in comfort — instead, they walked off film sets, traded tuxedos and evening gowns for uniforms, and went to fight.This conversation features British Army ve...
Belmesthorpe: The English Village with a Thousand years of Secrets: Adrian Gombault
What's really behind the stone walls of a sleepy English village? In this live walking-tour episode, I'm joined by local historian Adrian Gombault, author of the book 'Belmesthorpe: Then and Now' for a stroll through the ...
Vincent Doumeizel: Why Plankton Could Save the Planet
Trillions of invisible organisms produce every other breath you take — and almost no one talks about them. This week, that changes.Bob is joined once again by Vincent Doumeizel — UN food and ocean advisor, food innovation expert, ...
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When Your Father Joins a Cult: Lily Dunn's Exraordinary Story
What happens when a parent leaves not just their family, but the entire world they once knew?In this episode, I talk with author and memoirist Lily Dunn about her powerful memoir
Renaissance Man - Building A New Future: David Hermakowski
What do you do when life suddenly changes direction?In this episode I'm joined by author and former production editor David Hermakowski. David talks about resilience, reinvention, and finding purpose after unexpected challenges. Followin...
The Future Begins Today: Carolyn Dawn Flynn
What happens when the life you've built no longer fits?In this episode we hear from author, journalist, and book coach Carolyn Flynn to discuss her memoir Boundless and the unexpected opportunities that can emerge during life's ...
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The Hidden World of Animal Rescue and Welfare: Laura Foster
Animal welfare expert Laura Foster joins host Bob Wells to reveal the hidden realities behind dog rescue, rehoming and responsible pet ownership in the UK.If you've ever adopted a rescue dog, worried about your pet's behaviour, or...
The Woman Who Lived Among Wolves: Diane Boyd
In this episode we meet pioneering wolf biologist and author Diane Boyd who talks about her extraordinary four decades studying wolves in the remote wilderness of Montana near Glacier National Park.In the 1970s she was the only fem...
Bull Runs, Wife Sales & Bribed Voters: Welcome to Stamford! Bill Cunningham
We’re back in Stamford with historian Bill Cunningham, uncovering the town’s hidden past.From Burghley House to the famous George Hotel. Expect wild stories of bull runs, political corruption, and unforgettable local characters in one of...
The Rest is Evidence: How Evidence Shows What Really Works with Helen Pearson
Most of us like to think our decisions are grounded in facts. Whether it’s in medicine, business, or everyday life, we assume the “best” option rises to the top through clear evidence.But for most of history — and even today — that hasn’...
A Conversation with Mafia Boss's Daughter: Rita Gigante
In this re-released episode of Undercurrent Stories, we revisit our powerful conversation with Rita Gigante — author, healer, psychic, and daughter of the infamous mafia boss Vincent “The Chin” Gigante.Rita shares her extraordin...
Serendipity in Stockholm: EMI Music Industry Legend, Sven Ake Peterson
Imagine sitting down at a gig in Stockholm, striking up a conversation with the person next to you, and realising you’re talking to a man who didn't just witness music history—he helped package and sell it. From the tactile era of vinyl to the ...
