
Each week, a guest makes a series of recommendations of things which they think should be better known. Our recommendations include interesting people, places, objects, stories, experiences and ideas which our guest feels haven't had the exposure that they deserve.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 416 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

Adam Steiner discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known.
Adam Steiner is a swim-teacher, freelance journalist and author. When not saving lives he sits dreaming about all the books he will never write.
He has written several books ... more
Erin Somers discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known.
Erin Somers is a reporter and news editor at Publishers Lunch. Her first novel, Stay Up with Hugo Best was a Vogue Best Book of the Year in 2019. Her writing has appeared in th... more
Tharik Hussain, who previously appeared on the podcast in 2022, discusses with Ivan six further things which should be better known.
Tharik Hussain is an award-winning author and journalist specialising in global Muslim heritage and culture. He has ... more
Richard Johnson and Lee Evans discuss with Ivan six things which should be better known.
Richard Johnson is Senior Lecturer in Politics at Queen Mary University of London. With Lee Evans, he is the co-host of the 'Since Attlee and Churchill' podcast... more
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I learned so many things from Pete Brown’s interview. The history of the working men’s club was really worth knowing about, exactly the intention of this podcast. Even though I live in Canada, this podcast made me want to travel to Norwich, visit Burton-on-Trent, and drink Perry. Many episodes are highly engaging, but Brown’s humanistic interests made this one very touching.
I just find it hard to listen to a podcast when the person sounds like they are in a bathroom 2m from the Mic
The concept of this show is deceptively simple, but brilliantly effective because everything mentioned is already curated by the guests. It has brought so many writers,performers, and places to my attention that I would not have known about otherwise. Always interesting.
Delightful! It’s a bit like Backlisted podcast but for all stuff in addition to books. The conversations are so interesting.
This is such a good idea for a podcast. The host handles things excellently. It works best when the guests choose six disparate items from across their range of interests. A few guests have chosen to talk about one theme in six ways and these episodes are less interesting. I have followed up so many items as a result of listening.
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A unique exploration of overlooked aspects of society and culture unfolds as each episode features a guest who presents a series of recommendations for things that deserve greater recognition. Topics range from hidden historical figures to lesser-known stories, objects, and experiences that provide listeners with fresh perspectives. Noteworthy discussions often challenge conventional narratives and encourage deeper understanding of subjects not frequently highlighted in mainstream media. This format not only educates but also entertains, making it appealing to those interested in expanding their knowledge of cultural nuances and historical significance.
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Recent guests on Better Known include:
1. Tharik Hussain
2. Brooke Newman
3. Ryan Gingeras
4. Pete Brown
5. Sandy Pentland
6. Jaime Davila
7. Ivan Wise
8. Eleanor Doughty
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