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Stuff That Changed the World

The Moncrieff team take a closer look at the everyday items that changed our world. Listen and subscribe to Stuff That Changed the World on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

Latest episodes

Stuff that Changed The World: The Bouncy Castle

3 years ago - 9 mins

Stuff That Changed the World

Stuff that Changed the World: The sleeping bag

3 years ago - 7 mins

Stuff That Changed the World

Stuff that Changed the World: custard

3 years ago - 14 mins

Stuff That Changed the World

Stuff that Changed the World: the driver's license

3 years ago - 13 mins

Stuff That Changed the World

Stuff that Changed the World: the minibar

3 years ago - 15 mins

Stuff That Changed the World

Stuff that Changed the World: the audiobook

3 years ago - 16 mins

Stuff That Changed the World

Stuff that changed the world: The Hairdryer

Simon Tierney is back with his fascinating series looking at the history of the stuff we use every day. Today, we hear about the invention of the hairdryer going all the way back to the 19th century 'thermicon'.