Shut up a Second

In which our heroes climb to the top of the wardrobe in search of Lincoln’s headwear of choice, and snap the brims of their baseball caps while we chat about hats. We examine the use of buckets as headgear when working outdoors, which animal would make the best multipurpose hat, and whether or not snapping turtles and cacti are the same thing. Jackson wants to know the real reasons hats were inven...

In which our heroes protect their soft shells, carefully scuttle barefoot across the sand, wave our pincers in the air like we just don’t care and discuss crabs. We look into job opportunities available outside of the ocean, the feasibility of crab-type Pokemon in reality and how a crab’s mouth may be a portal to Hell. Jackson imagines what a crab lifestyle would be like in terms of medical care u...

In which our heroes brace for impact, work on their catch phrases, fail to do cool-guy walks away from explosions and discuss cheesy action movies. We look at Whoopi Goldberg’s secret history with dinosaurs cops, the best 80s theme song and why anyone would use a hang-glider as a getaway vehicle. Jackson wants to know why bus drivers in real life never look like Sandra Bullock, Zoe ponders how eff...

In which our heroes put on their protective smocks, channel their inner Bob Ross, forget to rinse their paintbrushes after use and talk about all things art. We discuss the inevitable emo-art-teenage-journal phase, the harsh censorship that comes with self expression and make surprising references to Coldplay. Marley struggles to take the interview questions seriously, Zammit reminisces about the...

In which our heroes order a martini, take a sip, realise that maybe this spy gig really isn’t for them and wonders if anyone is interested in state secrets. We find the endless possibilities of bobby pins, the most unlikely (and unsuccessful) spies and finally acknowledge the superiority of Agent Cody Banks. Jackson admires the resilience of seagulls, Zoe is using tape worms to bring down villains...

In which our heroes travel the high seas, walk the plank and wear eye patches to discuss pirates. We embellish on the time honoured tradition of piracy by stealing witches, catapulting tigers, replacing peg legs with elephant feet, piercing ears for health benefits and stealing tea from the British. Zammit tries to work out if whales can be interchange for horses, Marley is getting passionate abou...

In which our heroes get let off the leash, run around the park some and get in trouble for rolling in something as they discuss dogs. We sigh in sadness as dogs break up the Beatles, cower in fear at a dog-run Russia, and ponder the effectiveness of corgis as weapons. Jackson has his taxes done by a rhinoceros, Tess owns the saddest penguin companions and Duscher just wishes his cheetah would stop...

In which our heroes revisit the wondrous world of the animal kingdom by playing god and creating their own dream creatures that seemingly sit on the fence between adorable and terrifying. We discover how close monkeys are to driving cars and buying snacks, uncover some of the secret skills of farm animal and find a foolproof of getting rid of foxes. EJ has an emotional connection to Finding Nemo,...

In which our heroes give up on finding Duscher a valentine, notice how long it's been since we recorded anything, and leap into the studio to bust out something before the big day. We discuss EJ's inability to refer to her own genitals, Saint Valentine healing a jailer’s daughter, and a pie company called dicks. EJ can't stand some of the Care Bears, Zoe intends to spend the day throwing things at...

In which our heroes are still taking a break from recording, still spending a small amount of time with our loved ones, so we’re re-releasing our 2014 Valentines Day Special. Duscher still hasn’t found himself a new lady and/or man for the big day and the clock is ticking! We discuss yeast infections, whether or not ties are dicks and what is the most ideal Valentine’s Day experience. Jackson just...

In which our heroes take a break from recording, spend a small amount of time with some loved ones and re-release our 2013 Valentines Day Special in an attempt to buy Duscher enough time to find himself a new lady and/or man for the big day. We discuss our worst valentines, make our opinion known on the issue of friendzoning, and decide the ideal amount of pubic hair. Jackson uses the phrase 'Kid...

In which our heroes find a zone of immunity where they can conspire to their hearts content, have our in-house lawyer Charles on speed dial as we plan all sorts of crime. From inconspicuously stealing a bridge to straight up murdering a guy, we expand our criminal MO by taking pointers from failed crimes and crimes most foul. Jackson decides that universal animal nap time could help him with his p...

In which our heroes honour our favourite 18th Century Earl by getting yelled at for constantly smearing greasy meat stains all over their clothes, playing-cards and other people and so come up with a genius idea; the humble sandwich. We explore the what exactly makes a sandwich a sandwich, play the Sandwich Name Game all the youths keep talking about and delve further into the Earl of Sandwich’s l...

In which our heroes are hoarded by dragons, pilfered by tomb raiders and plundered by pirates as they go looking for treasure. We discuss the reliabilities of old gypsies, our concerns with baboon wrestling, and the griffon epidemic of World War II. Jackson tries to explain the theft of Russia's Amber Room, Tessa dies far too easily in the jungle and Duscher just wants to forge some of Hitler's ar...

In which our heroes pulse like a quasar, suck like a black hole and explode like a dying sun as they discuss space. We try and decipher the best way to go into space, shed light on the thing wheel and worship the humble dung beetle. Jackson gets caught in orbit, Zoe misunderstands some fundamental things about space and Duscher just wants everyone to know how awesome astronauts are. So hold your b...

In which our heroes jingle bells, deck halls, and ride in Santa’s sleigh tonight as we bring you our 2014 Sanspants Christmas Special. In this episode we look at the still mystifying nature of eggnog, the medical benefits of beetles, and the excitement of getting new pants. Jackson is too smug about ghosts, Zoe leads the chorus in a Sanspants christmas carol, and Duscher just wants to wear his pan...

In which our heroes keep taking a break from recording, eat a whole Christmas ham, and re-release our 2013 Christmas Special in a vain effort to buy us more ham-time. In this episode we completely forget everything we learned about eggnog last Christmas, gift-shame, and explore the terror of pets as gifts. Jackson comes up with the greatest Christmas tradition, Marley reveals the dog-eat-dog natur...

In which our heroes get out of the studio, spend time with our friends and family and hastily re-release our 2012 Christmas Special to keep you jerks happy and to buy us some time. In this episode we try to make our own eggnog, discover the secret that makes every family gathering tolerable and go over coping strategies for Mall Santas. Jackson really wants to see some Christmas lights and eat dip...

In which our heroes get cast away, cannot sleep in Seattle, and try to save Private Ryan whilst discussing Tom Hanks. We talk Jennifer Grey's nose, silent restaurants, and Jackson and Duscher's six year romantic relationship. Jackson reveals Tom Hank's dad's name, Zoe defends Tom Hank's typewriter collection, and Duscher just wishes someone would explain ownership of property to him. So join the g...

In which our heroes don a crown, put on their king-capes, and get coronated as we talk Royalty. We discuss the neccesity of legs, the dangers of playing pretend, and putting speedholes on a jousting horse. Jackson decides he wants a dangerous crown, Zoe dedicates way to many days to celebrating hamburgers, and Duscher just wishes Alladin would explain itself. It's an elegant, aristocratic adventur...

In which our heroes spoil milk, steal babies, and hassle the three billy goats gruff as we talk about trolls. We discuss the agricultural competency of trolls, the proper size for trolls, the sentient level of trolls in comparison to hippos and the proper defence against trolls. Jackson learns some new things about coffin sizes, Zoe creates some rad and grisly statues, and Duscher just wants to sa...

In which our heroes polish their suits of armour, sharpen their swords and discuss all things knights on their quest to slay a dragon. We look at the cost/benefit of being an armour squire, the hustle and bustle of the local wife market and wonder what our knight names would be. Sir Jackson the Disappointment kills the Queen and ponders at what age knights are put out to pasture, Sir Zoe the Man w...

In which our heroes wash up on a desert island, draw straws, and do whatever it takes to survive as we talk cannibals. We discuss the dangers of eating brains, the nature of worms, and which Sanspants member is the tastiest. Jackson wants to lick the sphinx, Zoe is frighteningly prepared to eat all her friends, and Duscher just wants the world to know how much he hates rhymes. It's a fine banquet...

In which our heroes erect a tombstone, put on their mourning clothes, have a good grieve and discuss graveyards. We contemplate keeping our dead bodies out of New Zealand, shooting them into space, and protecting them from wolves. Jackson gives listeners permission to date their cousins, Zoe discusses the hassle of coming back from the dead, and Duscher just wants to know why zombies are such an i...

In which our heroes break out the good china, pop some champagne, put on their party hats, and toast to fifty episodes of Shut Up a Second. We wonder if there's a difference between being half dead and half alive, mix up our cereals until it's just chaos with a splash of milk, and count 50 Cents bullet wounds. Jackson explains the living hell that is fifty first dates, Zoe wishes for fifty boyfrie...