Pods with Nick and James
Nicholas Thorpe and James Masters
Show overview
Pods with Nick and James has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 35 episodes. That works out to roughly 40 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 4th season.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 3m and 1h 19m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 months ago, with 2 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 16 episodes published. Published by Nicholas Thorpe and James Masters.
From the publisher
Regular Podcasts exploring subjects of great interest to the hosts. Aiming to dissect and analyse the irregularities in common knowledge and question the assumptions and acceptance that these things are the way they are.Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/nickandjamespods/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodswithNickandJames
Latest Episodes
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S4 Ep 2The Loneliness Pandemic
In this episode we discuss the loneliness pandemic, a problem which is growing with the hyperconnectivity of our society leaving us feeling helpless, powerless and isolated.
S4 Ep 1Venezuela
In this episode we discuss the history of Venezuela, focussing more on the reign of leaders Chavez and Maduro until his recent deposition.
S3 Ep 5Christmas Quiz
In this episode we take a step back from our normal granular style to bring you our christmas quiz. Enjoy and merry christmas
S3 Ep 4Marvel and DC
This episode is a bit of a casual look at the histories of the Marvel and DC franchises
S3 Ep 3The War in Ukraine
In this episode we discuss the history of Ukraine and Russia, how intertwined it is and how it has catalysed into the current conflict. We also discuss how the west has assisted in the War, both positively and negatively. AUDIO ISSUES IN THIS EPISODE.
S3 Ep 2Old men gaming
EIn this episode we take a long walk down memory lane and discuss how much the gaming industry has changed throughout our lifetime. We discuss its highs and stand upon soap-boxes and shout about its lows in typical, old man fashion. Enjoy
S3 Ep 1Intelligent Design
In this episode we discuss the concept of intelligent design.
S2 Ep 15Why Donald Trump?
In this episode we ask the question 'Why Donald Trump?' and examine how the outspoken ex-president has found himself in the hotseat in the White House once more.
S2 Ep 14Oliver Cromwell
In this episode we discuss Oliver Cromwell. We tried something a little different here with James coming at the discussion from the perspective of the Parliamentarians and Nick coming at it from the perspective of the Royalists.
S2 Ep 13Edison V Tesla
In this episode we discuss the lives of the two great inventors of the electrical revolution. We discuss their differences, similarities and the place they took up in our evolution.
S2 Ep 12How is Plato still relevant?
In this episode we discuss who Plato is and how his teachings and philosophies are still relevant 2500 years since they were procrastinated into existence.
S2 Ep 11Who was Galileo?
In this episode we discuss Galileo and the effect he has had on modern mathematics and science as well as his persecution.
S2 Ep 10How the mainstream narrative contradicts the evidence in Egypt
In this episode we discuss some incredible vases, their relevance to Egypt and why the mainstream historians may have their creation all wrong
S2 Ep 9The Renaissance
In this episode we discuss the political, artistic and religious movement attributed to the rebirth of the individual and the birth of modern man.
S2 Ep 8Bob Lazar, David Fravor, Area 51, UFOs and other incredible things.
In this episode we discuss the incredible claims from Bob Lazar, the sightings from David Fravor and other incredible UFO related subjects
S2 Ep 7Climate Change
In this subject we discuss climate change, its effects and whether it is truly a thing to be considered. We also cover whether we are doing enough to combat the effects.
S2 Ep 6How Money Broke the Health Service
In this episode we discuss and debate Nick's opinion that money has destroyed the health service.
S2 Ep 5A History of Medicine
In this episode we discuss the history surrounding medicine and its development.
S2 Ep 4Heroes and Inspirations Part 1
In this episode we discuss a person each of us has found inspirational or heroic from history. We talk about the impact this person has had on us and the way that we now think.
S2 Ep 3Intelligence Agencies
EIn this podcast we discuss Intelligence Agencies, specifically the actions and histories of the MI6, the KGB and the CIA.