A moment of levity interrupted a high-stakes UK Supreme Court hearing. The gravity of the proceedings was momentarily breached when Tom Holland's voice boomed out through the court's microphone system, delivering a deadpan impersonation of late US President Jimmy Carter.
The unexpected interruption occurred when one judge accidentally pressed play on an episode of The Rest Is History podcast on his phone. The show's satirical take on history, hosted by Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, has garnered a massive following with over 600 main episodes and 20 million monthly downloads.
Holland's impressions are a hallmark of the show, and this particular instance was met with amusement from both within and outside the courtroom. "The Rest Is History," they switched to silent, Lord Briggs announced, prompting chuckles in the room.
The clip quickly made its way online, with fans sharing their reactions on social media. One user observed that the show's hosts couldn't have chosen a more fitting intro, while another joked that it was the ultimate "shock resurrection" of Jimmy Carter from the dead.
For Holland and Sandbrook, history is indeed captivating, and their podcast has proven to be an effective way to spark public interest in the field. The Rest Is History launched in 2020 as part of Goalhanger's network of podcasts, which also includes The Rest Is Politics, The Rest Is Science, and The Rest Is Football.
Notable guests on the show include Stephen Fry, Michael Wood, Mary Beard, Sir Ian Kershaw, William Dalrymple, and Marc Andreessen.
The unexpected interruption occurred when one judge accidentally pressed play on an episode of The Rest Is History podcast on his phone. The show's satirical take on history, hosted by Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, has garnered a massive following with over 600 main episodes and 20 million monthly downloads.
Holland's impressions are a hallmark of the show, and this particular instance was met with amusement from both within and outside the courtroom. "The Rest Is History," they switched to silent, Lord Briggs announced, prompting chuckles in the room.
The clip quickly made its way online, with fans sharing their reactions on social media. One user observed that the show's hosts couldn't have chosen a more fitting intro, while another joked that it was the ultimate "shock resurrection" of Jimmy Carter from the dead.
For Holland and Sandbrook, history is indeed captivating, and their podcast has proven to be an effective way to spark public interest in the field. The Rest Is History launched in 2020 as part of Goalhanger's network of podcasts, which also includes The Rest Is Politics, The Rest Is Science, and The Rest Is Football.
Notable guests on the show include Stephen Fry, Michael Wood, Mary Beard, Sir Ian Kershaw, William Dalrymple, and Marc Andreessen.
i was on my lunch break when this happened and i almost spit out my food the guy's deadpan is insane anyway, it just goes to show that even in serious situations, a little humor can go a long way. and honestly, who wouldn't want to hear tom holland as jimmy carter? 
it's all good vibes now and the rest of the podcast sounds pretty cool too - i'm gonna have to check it out
he should be the host of a podcast, not just co-hosting this one.
and yeah, the podcast is actually pretty cool too 
. And let's be real, Jimmy Carter's voice in Tom Holland's head is just the coolest thing ever 
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It's like he just brought the past to life in that courtroom! And 600+ episodes and 20 million downloads? That's insane! 
The show's got some amazing guests too, I mean who else gets to have Sir Ian Kershaw on their podcast?! 
What's next, having a chat with Albert Einstein over a cup of tea?! 
I love how he just went for it without even realizing he was live 
The Rest Is History podcast is so underrated, btw - have you guys listened to it? 
anyway, it just goes to show how entertaining podcasts can be, even when they're supposed to be serious, and the fact that fans are so into it is awesome 
. It's a great example of how pop culture can bring people together, even in unexpected ways. I've been listening to The Rest Is History with my mates since it started, and we always have a blast discussing the episodes 
. Maybe this will get more people into history, who knows? But one thing's for sure, Tom Holland is a comedic genius 
. But hey, at least Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook's podcast is doing its job - making history interesting (no pun intended) 
. And those judges should really get their act together, switching between podcasts like it's a reality TV show 
600 episodes and 20 million downloads are no joke. i love when podcasters just go all out and have fun with their content. gives me life 
20 million monthly downloads? that's insane! they're really onto something with this format 
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anyone else listening to this podcast?
but I'm sure even they couldn't resist laughing at Tom Holland's impression of Jimmy Carter 
i love how The Rest Is History is making learning fun, my friends and I are always chatting about the episodes we've listened to 
did they even check if it was a recording or something? i swear, these judges are just waiting for something to go wrong so they can be all like "oh no, we messed up". and of course, the whole thing gets recorded and ends up online... now everyone's gonna see this stupid podcast and think the judiciary is a joke. 
I'm not surprised it went viral tho, the rest is history is so lit 
and those guests they're all legends in their own right 