FACTORALY

This week, Simon and Bruce check out the future - or at least the various ways of predicting it. From the Soothsayers to the Simpsons, there are so many ways of knowing what's to come. Think of a number between 1 and 10. And, the number you thought of was... 7. Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flags. You probably see at least one every day. But where do they come from? What do they mean? And why do flagpoles sometimes wear cravats? All this and more this week on Factoraly. Check out the show notes on the blog at Factoraly.com, comment on Facebook, or better yet, give this episode and all of Factoraly a five-star review in your podcast player! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Another subject that just gets bigger and bigger - a bit like a tree, really. Trees have always been, and continue to be, one of the most important organisms in the life of humans. And yet, we take them for granted most of the time. This episode highlights just how vital (literally) trees are to us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, you'll discover how long glass bottles have been around (longer than you may think), and how to open a bottle of Champagne with a sabre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a fact of life. When you've got to go, you've got to go, and the best place to go is always to the Factoraly podcast! This one is full of toilet humour. And Toilet facts. More than you ever wanted to know about, as Kermode and Mayo call it, 'Trying hard'. We're looking to get to number 1, but we'd be happy with number 2 in the charts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Bruce's background in Art and Advertising means he's a proper type nerd. Simon sits back and takes it all in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This show looks at plugs of all sorts. From bath plugs to electrical plugs... and beyond. If you can guess what sort of alternative plugs might be mentioned, then you might be in tune with Bruce... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spuds. Dull or what? Well, or what, actually. It turns out there's a lot more to the humble potato than you'd expect. The duo totter towards a tater with a lot of tittle-tattle surrounding the Central American tuber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No soft soaping on this one... Everything you never needed to know about getting rid of dirt, all in one half an hour of good clean fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's subject isn't as boring as normal - especially in Bruce's eyes. A committed petrolhead, Bruce mashes the throttle to the floor whilst Simon cruises the mean city streets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As an ex-postman, Simon has had bad experiences with dogs. Bruce having had them all his life, feels quite differently. If your best friend is hairy, you're in for a wufferly time and you'll be sure to... SQUIRRELS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caution. This episode is full of sugar. Those with Type 2 may wish to listen in short bursts. Simon gets his rock off and Bruce luxuriates in chocolates. If you've ever had even the faintest of sweet tooths, you're going to enjoy this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of our favourite fellow podcasts is not about fish, even though it's named after them. This differs in one particular aspect in that it's all about fish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who would have thought so much could be said about something as simple as a cucumber? This week, Simon and Bruce get under the skin of this underrated vegetable and discover it's more versatile than you would ever have thought possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know any Morse code (apart from if you need help at sea)? Actually, you do - you just don't know that you do. And there are loads of other codes, too. Once again, Bruce and Simon take the mundane and make a mountain out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week. Another dull subject - that turns out to be anything but. Hitting the nail on the head this time when it comes to tools. From prehistoric stones to modern tech, man's use of tools is what inspired a man in a gorilla suit to throw a space station into the air in an iconic 1968 film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.