

No Such Thing As A Fish
No Such Thing As A Fish
Award-winning podcast from the QI offices in which the writers of the hit BBC show discuss the best things they've found out this week.
Hosted by Dan Schreiber (@schreiberland) with James Harkin (@jamesharkin), Andrew Hunter Murray (@andrewhunterm), and Anna Ptaszynski (#GetAnnaOnTwitter)
Hosted by Dan Schreiber (@schreiberland) with James Harkin (@jamesharkin), Andrew Hunter Murray (@andrewhunterm), and Anna Ptaszynski (#GetAnnaOnTwitter)
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19 snips
Mar 28, 2024 • 59min
No Such Thing As The Grand Old Dug Of Cardiff
Pregnant golfer at US Open, barnacle goose debate, funny Lent suggestions, odd McDonald's menu items, Titanic survivor guilt, and business names for SEO near me.

11 snips
Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 1min
No Such Thing As A Dice The Size Of The Universe
In this podcast, they discuss the significance of trigonometry, iconic computers in Hollywood, the origin of the trolley problem in railway tracks, the impact of resonant frequencies on structures, and the quirky origins of a popular rubber spheres game.

120 snips
Mar 14, 2024 • 59min
No Such Thing As Monet's Bog Cottons
Discussions include Orwellian liars, neolithic fires, spicy punishments, and Monet's bog cottons. Delving into historical trivia, ancient civilizations, and quirky anecdotes make for an entertaining listen.

17 snips
Mar 7, 2024 • 58min
No Such Thing As A Human-Sized Peanut
The podcast delves into waging war in unique ways, protesting pictures, subatomic shows, and the migration of moss. From human-sized atomic particle ballet performances to quirky historical events like a royal lion challenge, the episode is filled with fascinating and entertaining topics that are sure to captivate listeners.

4 snips
Feb 29, 2024 • 55min
No Such Thing As A Prehistoric Air Fryer
The podcast discusses swooping birds, shooting baskets, gaming downloads, and grilling dinosaurs. From magpie behavior in Australia to the evolution of netball and women's basketball, the hosts cover a wide range of interesting topics. They also explore the catastrophic effects of a massive asteroid impact and delve into gaming and culinary innovations, including mammoth meatballs and Cookie Clicker.

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
No Such Thing As A Noice Computer
Topics include competitive eating with budget meatballs, linguistic intricacies of Russian language, technological advancements, Joni Mitchell's music legacy, and the complexities of Archi Conjugation in a remote Russian village.

14 snips
Feb 15, 2024 • 56min
No Such Thing As Andrew Marvell's Cinematic Universe
Topics discussed in this podcast episode include Anthony Trollope's writing routine, a TV show challenging tantric powers, shoe attacks in Parliament, the famous photo 'Valley of the Shadow of Death', and the misconception about chameleon color changes.

29 snips
Feb 8, 2024 • 52min
No Such Thing As Julius Caesar's Dad Jokes
Explore topics like the Battle of Waterloo, the concept of infinity, and puffer fish digestion. Learn about the grisly aftermath of the battle, the trade of human bones, and the creation of false teeth. Discover the fascinating life of singer George Washington Johnson and his involvement in a murder case. Dive into the early history of sound recording and the accidental discovery of PVC. Uncover the invention of an early form of voicemail and theories behind dad jokes.

4 snips
Feb 1, 2024 • 58min
No Such Thing As Zeno's Harbour
Discover an artificial island turned landfill hosting the 2020 Olympic archery competition. Learn about rotting food in landfills, archery feats, and interesting incidents. Explore Erica Eiffel's object sexuality and her lost sponsors. Delve into cooking experiences, the controversial electric blanket inventor, and the ecological disaster of the Aral Sea. Uncover cheating in Uzbekistan's exams and landlocked sharks on an Australian golf course. Finally, dive into biomimicry and the rise of robotic animals.

32 snips
Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 2min
No Such Thing As A Reindeer Stockbroker
This podcast covers interesting topics such as crockery and code breaking at Bletchley Park during World War II, the tradition of smashing plates at Greek restaurants, ship captains in the 1700s and their nautical slang, unconventional warfare tactics in naval history, reindeer living conditions and adaptations, clinical lycanthropy, and eccentric historical figures and MPs.


