Datepie Podcast
Starting 1st January 2025, and every day after, join Mungo at Dan’s chaotic café as they serve up a fresh slice of datepie! Packed with absurd national holidays, rich layers of historical drama, and a zesty sprinkle of deathdays—all tied to the day’s date—it’s a feast of irrelevance that truly has something for no one.
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Episodes
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
A life taken, a killer free, and the twisted victory of a man who doesn’t just get away with it—he flaunts it. From assassination to cashing in on chaos, some crimes come with a price tag, and some people just can’t keep quiet.
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Not your average slice—this one’s leaning, but it’s still standing. A tower built on ambition, mistakes, and a little bit of miscalculation. How did the Leaning Tower of Pisa become more than just a construction error? A story of unintended icons and the weight of history.
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
A quick bite of Greggs, but today’s menu includes a darker dish. Meanwhile, from fairy tales to fateful choices—the Brothers Grimm serve up a story of a girl with no hands, a twisted deal, and the price of survival. Some stories are baked into history… others, into the soul.
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
A simple treat with a twist—crunchy, sweet, and a little bit mysterious. What makes chocolate-covered nuts so irresistible? Is it the perfect pairing or just a momentary craving?
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
A day of control and chaos. When the cold refused to relent, when taxes tightened their grip, when leaders stood firm, when silence spoke louder than words, and when the streets told stories in crimson. Some forces shape history in ink, others in ice and blood.
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
The first printed Bible—or so they say. Ink, secrets, and the whispers of a different story. Meanwhile, in the world of TLC, not everything is scrubbed clean. Printing presses, conspiracies, and the truth hiding between the lines.
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Dan runs on fumes and nostalgia, drifting through scout camp memories with zero motivation—just a passing thought on Klaus. Meanwhile, the calendar serves up sweet potatoes, margaritas, supermarket heroes, and pets ruling the world. Some days are for walking the dog… others are for just getting through.
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Miles, minutes, and the madness of chasing records—one man goes further, only to be outdone by Hollywood’s deep-diving visionary. When the bar keeps moving, how far is far enough?
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Twice to space, once to fame—how many trips does it take to be an astronaut? Meanwhile, back on Earth, a Prime Minister learns that a hot mic can burn just as much as re-entry. Titles, tempers, and the words that won’t be taken back.
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Lost at sea, found in Singapore—centuries later, the Fang and the Tang resurface. Treasure, history, and a fisherman’s fate—who really wins when the past comes ashore