5 Minute Biographies show

5 Minute Biographies

Summary: The 5 Minute Biographies podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Wayne Armstrong that brings you a brief biography of some of the most famous people in history. Each episode contains just the information you need to know without any of the fluff. For more information about 5 Minute Biographies or to suggest subjects for future episodes check out the website at www.5minutebiographies.com

Podcasts:

 Oliver Cromwell | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:32

In the third episode of season 15 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the man who brought about a unique period in English history when he removed the monarchy, resulting in England becoming, for a brief period, a republic - Oliver Cromwell. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing, or, if you would like to support me in a more direct way, by say, buying me a coffee, please head on over to 5minutebiographies.com/coffee to see how. Why not also check out the Oliver Cromwell article at 5minutebiographies.com/oliver-cromwell/ or the related video at 5minutebiographies.com/youtube/  And don't forget to check out 5 Minute History at http://www.5minutehistory.com

 Michael Jackson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:30

In the second episode of season 15 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the King of Pop - Michael Jackson. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing, or, if you would like to support me in a more direct way, by say, buying me a coffee, please head on over to 5minutebiographies.com/coffee to see how. Why not also check out the Michael Jackson article at 5minutebiographies.com/michael-jackson/ or the related video at 5minutebiographies.com/youtube/ And don't forget to check out 5 Minute History at http://www.5minutehistory.com

 Greta Garbo | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:39

In the first episode of season 15 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a look at the life of a mysterious and talented actress who made a successful move from the silent movies to the talkies and who left an indelible mark on the early movie industry. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing, or, if you would like to support me in a more direct way, by say, buying me a coffee, please head on over to http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee to see how. Why not also check out the Greta Garbo article at 5minutebiographies.com/greta-garbo/ And don't forget to check out 5 Minute History at http://www.5minutehistory.com/youtube

 Nikola Tesla | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:27

In the tenth and final episode of season 14 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the man who became one of the world's first electrical engineers. He held over 300 patents and invented A/C electrical power - Nikola Tesla. Please consider supporting the show by visiting the YouTube channel at www.5minutebiographies.com/youtube or by perhaps buying me a coffee at www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee - Thanks!

 Winston Churchill | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:16

In the ninth episode of season 14 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the man who rose through the ranks of the British military, only to turn to politics and then become one of Britain's greatest prime ministers - Winston Churchill. Please consider supporting the show by visiting the YouTube channel at www.5minutebiographies.com/youtube or by perhaps buying me a coffee at www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee - Thanks!

 Katharine Hepburn | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:06

In the eighth episode of season 14 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the woman who became one of Hollywood's most critically acclaimed actresses and who won 4 Academy Awards during her 60-year career - Katharine Hepburn. Please consider supporting the show by visiting the YouTube channel at www.5minutebiographies.com/youtube or by perhaps buying me a coffee at www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee - Thanks!

 Jacques Cousteau | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:23

In the seventh episode of season 14 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of a French navy officer who became a pioneering underwater explorer and documentary film-maker - Jacques Cousteau. Please consider supporting the show by visiting the YouTube channel at www.5minutebiographies.com/youtube or by perhaps buying me a coffee at www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee - Thanks!

 Spencer Tracy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:33

In the sixth episode of season 14 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of one of Hollywood's leading men - Spencer Tracy. Please consider supporting the show by visiting the YouTube channel at www.5minutebiographies.com/youtube or by perhaps buying me a coffee at www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee - Thanks!

 Niki Lauda | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:59

In the fifth episode of season 14 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of one of F1's greatest ever drivers - Niki Lauda Please consider supporting the show by visiting the YouTube channel at www.5minutebiographies.com/youtube or by perhaps buying me a coffee at www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee - Thanks!

 Lyndon B. Johnson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:29

In the fourth episode of season 14 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the man who became President of the United States after the assassination of John F. Kennedy - Lyndon B. Johnson. Please consider supporting the show by visiting the YouTube channel at www.5minutebiographies.com/youtube or by perhaps buying me a coffee at www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee - Thanks!

 Jimmy Stewart | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:02

In the third episode of season 14 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of one of Hollywood's leading men who also flew bombers during the Second World War - Jimmy Stewart. Please consider supporting the show by visiting the YouTube channel at www.5minutebiographies.com/youtube or by perhaps buying me a coffee at www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee - Thanks!

 Kurt Cobain | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:00

In the second episode of season 14 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the man who was the frontman for influential rock group Nirvana - Kurt Cobain Please consider supporting the show by visiting the YouTube channel at www.5minutebiographies.com/youtube or by perhaps buying me a coffee at www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee - Thanks!

 George Orwell | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:45

In the first episode of season 14 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the man who was a policeman in the Indian Police Service, a soldier in the Spanish Civil War and the author of classic novels such as Animal Farm and 1984 - he was George Orwell. Please consider supporting the show by visiting the YouTube channel at www.5minutebiographies.com/youtube or by perhaps buying me a coffee at www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee - Thanks!

 Napoleon Bonaparte | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:48

In the tenth and final episode of season 13 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of a man who rose through military ranks and ultimately became the self-declared emperor of France before being forced into exile after the Battle of Waterloo - Napoleon Bonaparte. Please consider supporting the show by visiting the YouTube channel at www.5minutebiographies.com/youtube or by perhaps buying me a coffee at www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee - Thanks!

 Muhammad Ali | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:03

In the ninth episode of season 13 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of a man who started with nothing went on to become heavyweight boxing champion of the world, no less than three times - Muhammad Ali. Please consider supporting the show by visiting the YouTube channel at www.5minutebiographies.com/youtube or by perhaps buying me a coffee at www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee - Thanks!

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