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Welcome to the Anglotopia Podcast, where we bring Britain’s rich tapestry of history, culture, and quirky traditions straight to your earbuds! Each week, we dive into fascinating topics from royal scandals and hidden countryside gems to beloved British television and those peculiar customs that make the UK wonderfully unique. As devoted Anglophiles who’ve spent countless hours exploring England’s cobblestone streets and verdant landscapes, we share insider tips, memorable stories, and the latest British news you won’t find anywhere else.

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Stonehenge, Druids & Folk Horror: The Myths Behind Britain’s Standing Stones With Paul Robichaud

In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Professor Paul Robichaud — Professor of English at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut — to discuss…
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BONUS EPISODE: What’s On in London in July 2026: America 250, Exhibitions, Events & Heat Wave Survival Tips, What To See and Do

In this monthly bonus episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas returns with the July edition of What's On in London — a complete rundown of everything worth seeing and…
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Return to Gold Hill – The Hovis Hill Cottage You Can Rent — Melanie Fontana on Restoring Button Cottage

In this deeply personal episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas makes a big announcement — he and Mrs. Anglotopia are returning to Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset, the place…
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Episode 100: Britain, America & Chicago: A Conversation with His Majesty’s Consul General Richard Hyde

In this special on-location episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, recorded at the Chicago History Museum on the occasion of His Majesty the King's official birthday, Jonathan Thomas sits down with…
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Episode 99: Churchill’s Secret Life as a Painter — Dr. Lucy Davis on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibition at Wallace Collection

Did you know that in addition to saving the free world, Churchill was also an accomplished painter? In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Dr…
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BONUS EPISODE: What’s on in London in June 2026, Royal Events, Exhibitions, Theatre, Heatwave Travel Tips

In this special bonus episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas launches an experimental new monthly format: a London events guide covering what's actually on in the city this month…
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Episode 98: Best British History Books with Brendan Dowd from the History Nerds United Podcast

In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas is joined by Brendan Dowd — West Point graduate, Iraq War veteran, government consultant, and host of History Nerds United, one…
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Episode 97: City of Dreaming Spires – The Anglotopia Guide to Oxford – Travel, Tips, and Tricks

In this solo episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas delivers his definitive guide to Oxford — his favorite city in England outside of London and the subject of his…
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Episode 96: Churchill the Writer – Gary Stiles on My Early Life and the Craft Behind the Legend

In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Dr. Gary L. Stiles — physician, medical researcher, former Distinguished Professor of Cardiovascular Research at Duke University, and…
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Episode 95: Lights, Camera, Britain: A Film Scholar on What Makes British Cinema So Distinctively British

In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Spencer Murphy — Assistant Professor in Media and Communications at Coventry University, specialist in film theory and cross-cultural…
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