
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)
Latest episodes

20 snips
Dec 28, 2023 • 49min
511: No Such Thing As An Honest Washing Machine
In this podcast, the hosts discuss fascinating topics like underwater cars, over the top diving, teeth, toilets, and Torquay. They also explore unusual instruments in orchestras, world records for jumping into water, embarrassing childhood stories, random topics like a mama goat and a mistaken war grave, the story of how a town received aid from the Soviet Union, a mansion mishap with Ozzy Osbourne, and incidents of mid-air helicopter births.

12 snips
Dec 21, 2023 • 52min
510: No Such Thing As Pumpkin Spice Moss
Live in a Christmas special, the hosts discuss the popularity of pumpkin spice flavor, failed food promotions, the process of making Sherry, foam in baseball and unpredictable ball movement in cricket, British obsession with gravy, peculiar traditions like placing pancakes on heads, and spending Christmas with family versus in-laws.

9 snips
Dec 14, 2023 • 56min
509: No Such Thing As A Sausage Dog Helicopter
Topics discussed include: NASA's mission to Bennu, 'bunga-bunga' parties and Silvio Berlusconi, famous deaths, the art of storytelling, and elephant seals' extreme polygyny.

9 snips
Dec 7, 2023 • 56min
508: No Such Thing As A Dragon Walk
The podcast discusses interesting topics including Goya's House and his Black Paintings, the use of fax machines in history, the historical use of urine in wire-making, unusual eggs, and the fascinating characteristics of dragonflies.

31 snips
Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 1min
507: No Such Thing As Fangtooth Boxing
Discussion on the origins of cuteness and its association with cute animals. Study reveals how exposure to cute images enhances performance in playing Operation. Fascinating teeth in various fish species and their correlation with feeding habits. Lengthy book club dedicated 28 years to reading James Joyce's work. Oprah's book club impact on sales and fart volume study. Hilarious phenomenon of visible farts in cold weather and comparison to 'winning the poop'.

25 snips
Nov 23, 2023 • 1h 2min
506: No Such Thing As Jenga Cop
Thrilling books and intriguing sports facts are discussed. Fascinating facts about the brain and techniques to improve memory are shared. Formula One racing intricacies, including skilled drivers and controversies, are explored. Abandoned ghost ponds as biodiversity hotspots and extreme cold sensations are discussed. The concept of a perfect foot and foot fetishes are explored, including famous celebrities with a fascination for feet.

39 snips
Nov 16, 2023 • 56min
505: No Such Thing As Hitchcock's 'The Worms'
Starfish anatomy and regenerative abilities, body swap comedy genre and Anthony Trollope's alleged death from laughter, correlation between horror movies and blood thickness, regulations on naming champagne, hidden figure behind a wall believed to be an angel, anti-Catholic propaganda pamphlet and allegorical images, historical paper on anal fistula and Edward the Seven's whisper, surprising otter attack on a woman

28 snips
Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 1min
504: No Such Thing As Captive Willy
They discuss the history of the beep and its association with Sputnik. They explore cultural differences in honking practices and talk about the falling out between Dickens and Collins. They highlight the issue of actors taking away jobs from less attractive actors. They discuss a strange eye condition and ancient divorce reasons. They also talk about the controversial release of Keiko, the whale from 'Free Willy'.

12 snips
Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 1min
503: No Such Thing As Meat Cute
In this podcast, the hosts discuss fizzy drinks and the invention of Fanta, the accidental discovery of carbonated water, the invention of drink packages and unusual ingredients, the achievements of Fomega and Marta in women's football, using a bone or frozen poop to escape a freezer, the secret butcher language called 'Wretched Hub Clat', and the first wireless headset microphone made for Kate Bush's tour.

7 snips
Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 5min
502: No Such Thing As The Opposite Of February
A funny history book about English Kings and Queens. The deadly consequences of a shipwreck on the English Crown. Pungent juice, brain aroma, and intriguing culinary experiences. The behavior of green sea turtles and seagrass conservation. Street musicians in 1860s London. The benefits of using Express VPN. Glue mishaps and unusual uses.