Lateral with Tom Scott

Join fashion historian Abby Cox, broadcast engineer Matt Gray, and comedian Iszi Lawrence as they tackle quirky topics with humor. They discuss bizarre historical medicine and the cultural significance of pirates. Abby hilariously examines the design of quirky mugs, while Matt shares a thrilling eBay discovery. They also explore Indonesian driving norms, unique tailoring anecdotes, and the challenges of spacesuit design, all peppered with witty banter about exam loopholes and humorous golf mishaps.

Karen Kavett, a puzzle whiz and member of a top-tier puzzle team, joins Sam Meeps, an anime maker and cosplayer, and Francis Heaney, an accomplished puzzle writer. They dive into the cultural quirks of tea and coffee drinking, blending humor with nostalgia. The trio also tackles the chaotic world of lotteries, sharing amusing personal anecdotes. They explore innovative and impractical transportation ideas, while also dissecting the ethics of advertising in a lighthearted fashion. Expect a delightful mixture of trivia, creativity, and laughs!

Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper and Tom Lum from 'Let's Learn Everything!' face questions about concealed clocks, unique units and sneaky shoplifting.BOOK OUT NOW: https://www.lateralcast.com/bookLATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com.Join the Producer's Club via https://members.lateralcast.com for ad-free episodes and bonus content.HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY: Julie Hassett at The Podcast Studios, Dublin. MUSIC: Karl-Ola Kjellholm ('Private Detective'/'Agrumes', courtesy of epidemicsound.com). ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: Nate, Joseph Gallear, Adam Matthews, Sam Walsh, Matthew, Martijn Pennings, Chris Shenton, Ólafur Waage, Chopin, Katie Waning, Ondrej. FORMAT: Pad 26 Limited/Labyrinth Games Ltd. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: David Bodycombe and Tom Scott. © Pad 26 Limited (https://www.pad26.com) / Labyrinth Games Ltd. 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian O’Shea, Bill Sunderland and Dani Siller face questions about astronautical activities, appliance actions and Allen's abilities.PRE-ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.lateralcast.com/bookLATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com.Join the Producer's Club via https://members.lateralcast.com for ad-free episodes and bonus content.HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY: Julie Hassett at The Podcast Studios, Dublin. MUSIC: Karl-Ola Kjellholm ('Private Detective'/'Agrumes', courtesy of epidemicsound.com). ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: Jovi Thorne, Dave Matthews, Jeff. FORMAT: Pad 26 Limited/Labyrinth Games Ltd. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: David Bodycombe and Tom Scott. © Pad 26 Limited (https://www.pad26.com) / Labyrinth Games Ltd. 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sophie Ward, a science communicator with a popular YouTube channel, Julian Huguet, co-host of an absurd topics podcast, and Tina Huang, a data scientist known for her AI content, dive into fascinating discussions. They explore the historical significance of Mexico City's Angel of Independence while pondering the implications of seasonal academic challenges. The trio also humorously navigates through art appreciation, contrasting Veronese's Wedding Feast at Cana with the Mona Lisa, shedding light on overlooked masterpieces.

Lucy Rogers, an engineer and author famous for Robot Wars, joins plant biologist Molly Edwards and science communicator Trace Dominguez in a lively exploration of quirky topics. They humorously debate the absurdity of a $99 water bottle and the irony of DVD warnings. The trio dives into the cultural impact of historical hair care and shares laughs over the whimsical character Siwoo the Waving Horse, a horse misunderstood in legal massage practices. Expect playful banter and unexpected insights in this delightful conversation!

Join James Harkin, Anna Ptaszynski, Dan Schreiber, and Andrew Hunter Murray, co-hosts of 'No Such Thing as a Fish', as they dive into a whirlwind of quirky discussions. They tackle the mystery of calorie-free avocado oil and its regulatory oddities, and share whimsical tales involving chinchillas and a flamboyant drug kingpin—imagine chinchillas as a heist distraction! The comedic banter extends to cultural quirks, home renovation challenges, and inventive convenience store promotions, ensuring a delightful ride filled with laughter and absurdity.

Sabrina Cruz, Melissa Fernandes, and Taha Khan, creative minds behind the YouTube channel Answer in Progress, dive into chaotic storytelling and whimsical absurdities. They share hilarious insights into their video-making process, touching on regional quirks and spontaneous creativity. The discussion shifts to the bizarre horse race fiasco on a Belgian beach and a light-hearted recounting of a peculiar burglary at Mysterium. With playful banter on clothing etiquette and wartime whispers, their camaraderie shines through in this entertaining chat.

Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper and Tom Lum face questions about creative credits, baffling borders and racing research.PRE-ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.lateralcast.com/bookLATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com.Join the Producer's Club via https://members.lateralcast.com for ad-free episodes and bonus content.HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY: Julie Hassett at The Podcast Studios, Dublin. MUSIC: Karl-Ola Kjellholm ('Private Detective'/'Agrumes', courtesy of epidemicsound.com). ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: Jabberblock, Owen R., Scott Mitchell, Paul Thorp. FORMAT: Pad 26 Limited/Labyrinth Games Ltd. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: David Bodycombe and Tom Scott. © Pad 26 Limited (https://www.pad26.com) / Labyrinth Games Ltd. 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ólafur Waage, Evan Edinger, and Hannah Witton as they tackle whimsical questions and quirky stories. They humorously dive into the bizarre world of animal polo and the logistics behind it, particularly elephant polo's hilarious challenges. The trio also discuss the hidden gems of King Gizzard’s album 'Nonagon Infinity', comparing its audio experience across formats. With playful exchanges about altered road signs in Australia and the town's quirky renaming of Mole Hill, expect plenty of laughter and charm in this engaging dialogue.