Season 2

1. Thomas Trueblood and the Ridiculous Marathon

2014-12-04 · 12m

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.

2. The Coffin Ray and Hugging a Penguin

2014-12-11 · 14m

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.

3. The Centennial Light and Edison the Cheat

2014-12-18 · 11m

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.

4. A Message from Earth and Flappy Gloves

2015-01-01 · 18m

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.

5. The Flitch of Bacon and a Goose on a Train

2015-01-08 · 13m

This week, we delve into obscure British traditions, and Gary gets points for two of his specialist subjects: archives and goose impressions.

6. Lisa Clayton and Cake Black Holes

2015-01-15 · 12m

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.

7. The Swarm and the Giant Jam Sandwich

2015-01-22 · 11m

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