Episodes List
Ep.1 Thomas Trueblood and the Ridiculous Marathon
Air Date: 2014-12-04
We're back! We start with the tale of Thomas Trueblood, rapidly steer off into the 1904 Olympic marathon -- perhaps the most ridiculous Olympic race ever -- and then have a quick discussion about a man called Jam Handy. Get your mystery biscuits ready.
Ep.2 The Coffin Ray and Hugging a Penguin
Air Date: 2014-12-11
This week, we start with Steve Irwin, discuss some shocking fish, and tell a tale of a penguin in the desert who just needed a hug.
Ep.3 The Centennial Light and Edison the Cheat
Air Date: 2014-12-18
Highbrow and lowbrow collide this week, as a giant brass arse meets Thomas Pynchon. And there's a barnstorming start from Matt as he connects "Livermore, California" with a rather famous bulb.
Ep.4 A Message from Earth and Flappy Gloves
Air Date: 2015-01-01
This week, interstellar spammers meet Ming the Merciless. And folks outside the UK might want to have a Google window open, because we're about to crack through a whole load of musical references that never made it outside our borders.
Ep.5 The Flitch of Bacon and a Goose on a Train
Air Date: 2015-01-08
This week, we delve into obscure British traditions, and Gary gets points for two of his specialist subjects: archives and goose impressions.
Ep.6 Lisa Clayton and Cake Black Holes
Air Date: 2015-01-15
This week, we're meant to be talking about a not-so-famous adventurer, but it rapidly runs into deep-fried food and a baking disaster.
Ep.7 The Swarm and the Giant Jam Sandwich
Air Date: 2015-01-22
It's the last episode of the season! This time we're talking about Michael Caine: COVERED IN BEES. Thanks for watching this run, everyone: we'll be back in the summer
