# Bad Grandpas | These Old Men Robbed a Bank

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Published: 2026-04-28T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://tilln.com/badgrandpas
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## Resource

Ever wondered how a group of pensioners pulled off one of history's most audacious crimes? Discover the insane true story of the Hatton Garden heist. In this episode, we dive deep into the infamous 2015 Hatton Garden safe deposit burglary, a crime so bold it feels like a movie script. Join us as we break down how a crew of career criminals, all in their 60s and 70s, used expert planning, heavy machinery, and decades of knowledge to bypass sophisticated security systems. We explore the 'Bad Grandpas' behind the heist, detailing their meticulous preparation, the amateur mistakes that eventually led to their downfall in the age of modern surveillance, and the fascinating history of ringleader Brian Reader. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast who loves a good heist documentary or just looking for a hilarious breakdown of criminal blunders, this video covers it all. We discuss everything from the mechanics of the diamond drill used to breach the 20-inch concrete walls to the ironic way the culprits were caught despite believing they’d achieved the perfect crime. Learn why even the most experienced criminals struggle to adapt to the digital age in this gripping, insightful, and humorous look at one of Britain's most legendary burglary cases. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tilln.com/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode link: https://tilln.com/badgrandpas Support TILLN & Join The Ma…

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