Father and Son Days

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. Are you as tall as an elf or as hairy as a hobbit? What would you name a character who is a tree and also has a beard? Have you ever hoped somebody would summarise all of Tolkien's most famous works in just a four-minute song? Join us on our unexpected journey through Middle-earth as we discuss Tolkien and much more on thi...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. With four eyes and a big orange face, surely tigers are the true king of the jungle? We talk about the predators, Tigers, and more in this week's podcast. We also have a Tiger-themed quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. Bogs, marshes, swamps and fens. Why can't they just come up with one name and stick with it?... Like Wetlands. Oh, they have? The wetlands are a treacherous place full of dangerous animals and pirates. Unless you can fly, wade, swim, sail or climb, you don't stand a chance! We talk about Swamps, Wetlands and much more on t...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. Home movies, action figures and exhibitions. Our lives have been littered with Doctor Who. From 1963 to the present day, Doctor Who has become a cultural phenomenon across the Universe. We talk about Doctor Who and much more in this week's podcast. We also have a "Modern Who" themed quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. How many of your mates would you have to round up to take down a Silver-back? Could an Orangutan really ride a horse? Do Bonobos just have little man syndrome? We talk about the Great Apes (not grapes) and much more on this week's podcast. We also have a Great Ape-themed quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. If you were going to relocate to Venus, what would you need? How long would it take to get there? When can you expect to be crushed under the pressure? Should you take an umbrella for the acid rain? We talk about Venus, the things that rhyme with Venus and much more on this week's podcast. We also have a quiz inspired by V...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. He is one of the most famous detectives in the world, but many people don't seem to know that he didn't exist! Written by triplets, we talk about Sherlock Holmes and more in this week's podcast. We also have a Sherlock Holmes-themed quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. From the fastest to the biggest. From the smallest to the rarest. Eagles sound very like seagulls when you say it quickly. We talk about the predator of the skies, Eagles, and more in this week's podcast. We also have a seagull... I mean, an Eagle-themed quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. The Paranormal is not as normal as it sounds... and it's got nothing to do with skydiving. Like some grapes in a drawer in a fridge in a house, it can be quite hard to unravel. We talk about the paranormal and more on this week's podcast. We also have a paranormal-themed quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. Tundra is one of the toughest biomes on the planet... but also one of the youngest. Join us as we navigate the topic of the Tundra from Polar Bears to Lemmings. We talk about the Tundra in this weeks podcast. We also have a Lemming-themed quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. We've come so far, but where do we go next? Intelligent legs? Additional fingers? Or just not breathing? Are we all evolved from the same source, or did some of us skip a stage? This week we talk about human evolution and more. We also have an evolution-themed quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. They say that time flies when you are having fun. It turns out we may have had too much fun as we return from an unplanned break six months later. In this episode we look over 2023 and review all that has happened, plus a bit extra from the first few months of 2024... and after some confusion, some from 2022 as well. We al...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. A place where you can see in the new year every 88 days! Described by the tourism board as "Geologically stale with no atmosphere - 2 stars!" From receiving the most exceptional suntan to losing your limbs to frostbite, you can do it all on Mercury. We talk about the planet Mercury and more on this week's podcast. We also...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. Have you ever wondered why fireworks explode in a spherical shape? Or, how do they get their colours? Have you checked for hedgehogs in your wood pile? Who thinks about the outcome when mixing fluids together and why cornflakes were invented? We talk about Chemistry, Bonfire night and much more in this week's podcast. We a...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. From deepest darkest Peru to the Artic wastelands. Bears come in many shapes, sizes and colours. What should you do when faced with a bear brown in colour? What do they really do in the woods? Is that the neighbour's dog licking my neck? Learn what to do when you are confronted by a bear. We talk about the predators, Bears...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. From the halls of Hogwarts to the rolling hills of the Shire. The fantasy genre stretches far and wide, incorporating a lot of magical ideas... But why is the idea of medieval fantasy so tied in when we hear the word 'Fantasy'? Join us as we journey through Fantasy and more more on this week's podcast. We have also written...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. How did a rabbit become a mouse? Was he named Walter because he was born in a paddling pool? From humble beginnings to world domination... or at least an area of California. Starting out as a part-time animator and voice actor, Walter E Disney went on to become a household name as the initial creative spark that went on to...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. Did you know deserts can be cold as well as hot? Do you know how a Sidewinder Snake moves and which direction it goes? Do you know if they still sell Knickerbocker Glory's in Beefeaters? We discuss Deserts (and sometimes desserts) and much more in this weeks podcast. We also have a Desert themed quiz. Hosted on Acast. See...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. Do like snowboarding? Do you like snowboarding over broken glass? Do you like snowboarding over broken glass whilst being chased by sharks wearing GoPros? If the answer to these questions is "yes", then the chances are you're an adrenaline junkie. We talk about adrenaline, extreme sports and much more in this weeks podcast...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. From Gorm the old to Gorm the slightly younger, Vikings have played a big part on history. Considered one of the flattest countries, Denmark may not be the best place to go mountaineering, but it's a great place to cycle. We talk about Denmark and much more in this weeks podcast. We also have a Denmark themed quiz. Hosted...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. Have you ever wondered where you poo goes when you flush the toilet in a submarine? Have you ever wondered what a hydroplane is and what on Earth it does? Take a deep breath and join us as we embark on a journey into the world of underwater transportation and exploration. We discuss submersibles and much more on this weeks...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. Do you know your pectoral from your anal fins? Have you ever successfully hypnotized a Shark by flipping it on its back? Could you use Shark skin to smooth a piece of wood? We discuss one of the worlds top predators, the Shark, and much more (like whether on not Sharks have faces) in this weeks podcast. We also have a Shar...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. Have you ever considered how many trains were featured in novels from the 1800s? From Chuzzlewit to Barnaby Rudge. From the Blacking Factory to hidden rooms, Charles Dickens was an interesting man. We talk about Charles Dickens and much more in this weeks podcast. We also have a Dickensian themed quiz. Hosted on Acast. See...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. Ever arrived somewhere, but you can't remember how you got there? Have you ever lost time and only have a shaved head and sore bottom as clues as to what happened? Ever been dragged into a whirlpool when a Kraken accidentally pulled the plug out with its big toe? We talk about the Bermuda Triangle and more in this weeks po...

Father and Son duo chewing the fat on some of life's more obscure subjects. From the famous to the infamous. From working class heroes to back street villains. These people ruled the criminal underworld, striking fear into the hearts of hurdlers and murderers! We talk about Gangsters and more in this weeks podcast. We also have a Gangsters (and Pranksters) themed quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...