The hosts discuss listener correspondence, including Hoover Dam, shower peeing, hybrid engines in F1, mythical creatures, the meaning of 'bung ball', pronunciation of a name, and liquid soap vs solid soap.
The importance of fact-checking and clarifying misinformation in previous episodes.
The engagement and variety of topics shared by the audience during the 'Drop Us a Line' segment.
Deep dives
The Secret Bowels of Club Fish and the Benefits of Joining
The podcast episode discusses a special New Year's treat called 'Drop Us a Line' that is normally hidden in the secret bowels of Club Fish, a special paid-for area on No Such Thing as a Fish. The hosts provide a disclosure that they hope listeners will subscribe to the club, but with no strings attached. They highlight that the main podcast will always be free for everyone, and Club Fish offers extra features like the show 'Drop Us a Line,' Meet the Elf, compilation outtakes, and a Discord community.
Mistaken Identity and Apologies to Alan Brazil
During the podcast episode, one of the hosts apologizes for mistakenly stating that Alan Brazil, the ex-footballer, was no longer with us, due to misresearch on Alan Ball instead. The apology is extended to Alan Brazil, his family, and friends for the error. This highlights the importance of fact-checking and clarifies the misinformation provided in a previous episode.
Interesting Correspondence and Listener Insights
The hosts share various interesting correspondences from listeners. Some of the topics discussed include the difference between block soap and liquid soap, the size of Rutland as a county, the potential trademark infringement of a phrase used in an audiobook, the solera system used in sherry production, and the presence of the podcast being played in a shuffleboard bar in Wellington, New Zealand. The episode highlights the engagement and variety of topics shared by the audience.