Shut Up and Answer the Question

In this, the seventy sixth episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys are joined by actor, presenter and Horrible Histories Concert Tour star Verona Rose. This is the first time a guest has zoomed in from a public cafe and it made the following conversation about trombones very tense! On the way they discuss wooden saxophones, playing your hometown and Ethan gets judicious use out of the...

In this, the seventy fifth episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys do another lightning round in honour of Christmas. On the way they join a Dalek Marching Band, Sean pines for the 90s and Ethan breaks the fan economy. Please don’t sue us!  The reviewer mentioned but not named was Big Fat Cult. Find them online.  Hosted by Ethan Lawrence (@ethandlawrence) and Sean Antony (@seanantonyv...

In this, the seventy fourth episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys pick the best pudding. On the way they break AI with Catholicism, eat Mr Whippys at the theatre and av’ a blaaaady trifle sahn! Please don’t sue us!  Hosted by Ethan Lawrence (@ethandlawrence) and Sean Antony (@seanantonyvo). The podcast is now on YouTube! Subscribe and watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@Shutupandan...

In this, the seventy third episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys work out their dream three wishes on a budget. On the way, Sean plans a discount family outing, Ethan gets set on fire and a potential autism assessment resolves itself. Please don’t sue us!  Hosted by Ethan Lawrence (@ethandlawrence) and Sean Antony (@seanantonyvo). The podcast is now on YouTube! Subscribe and watch h...

In this, the seventy second episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys kick off the Pint of Cthulhu Variety Hour with a choice of planets to visit. On the way they discuss Nicholas Cage’s dinosaur skull, interplanetary iPhone pictures and Hollywood Legend Burnt Cust. Please don’t sue us!  Hosted by Ethan Lawrence (@ethandlawrence) and Sean Antony (@seanantonyvo). The podcast is now on Yo...

In this, the seventy first episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, things get extremely heated and threaten to boil over into a fight as the boys decide on the colour of the wind. On the way they discuss prepared lies, analyse every film from the early 00s and interrogate the sexiness of Silent Hill. Please don’t sue us!  Hosted by Ethan Lawrence (@ethandlawrence) and Sean Antony (@seanantonyv...

In this, the seventieth episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys rae joined by actor, comedian and former onstage Shakespeare in the Horrible Histories tour Richard David-Caine to plan the perfect bank job with whoever Richard wants. Chaos, inevitably, ensues. There's also plenty of time to discuss Richard's journey through Mountview, sketch, children's TV and mounting a solo show of c...

In this, the sixty-ninth (nice) episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys get down and dirty and decide whether they want to flirt like pirates or not. On the way they discuss the Winslow-Moranis Paradigm, they assess the filmography of Tom Hooper and work out whether Jason Statham can sing. Please don’t do us!?  Hosted by Ethan Lawrence (@ethandlawrence) and Sean Antony (@seanantonyvo)...

In this, the sixty eighth episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys are joined by guitarist Amy Shaw. Mermaids come up early but are quickly abandoned to talk about her remarkable career. On the way they discuss bringing the hit musical SIX from fringe to West End, Amy's remarkable ability to find jobs out of nowhere and they find out how exactly one writes an essay about playing guitar...

In this, the sixty seventh episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys are finally reunited in the flesh after five months on Zoom and so, of course, immediately start talking about whether they would rather pee or poop standing up… forever! On the way they discuss Ethan’s excessive toilet use, Neil ButtCannon and a single trolley problem. Please don’t sue us!  Hosted by Ethan Lawrence (@...

In this, the sixty-sixth episode of Shut Up and Answer The Question, the boys are joined by returning guest and performing wunderkind Grace Hull to drop the final curtain on both the Zoom era of the podcast and the Horrible Histories Concert Tour. On the way they discuss Menace Grace, finding family on the road and how Ethan got christened as a half-Jamaican uncle. This podcast is dedicated to eve...

In this, the sixty-fifth episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys decide whether it would be better to have no elbows or no knees. On the way they discuss the shape of the podcast moving forward now tour is over, weaponise nostalgia and defining the parameters goes into overdrive. Please don’t sue us!  Hosted by Ethan Lawrence (@ethandlawrence) and Sean Antony (@seanantonyvo). The podc...

In this, the sixty fourth episode of Shut Up and the Answer the Question, Ethan describes the continuing adventures of the Horrible Histories Concert Tour as the show rolls into Hell Week. On the way, they discuss shipping up the Boston, getting anti recognised and Ethan gets into an altercation on a train. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Kim Slater. Please don’t sue us!  Tickets for Et...

In this, the sixty third episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, Ethan completes the story of the tour in Scotland. On the way they discuss a long walk to nowhere, feral Glaswegians and Ethan loses his mind over his salt again. Shout out to Kendal Love for the episode title. Please don’t sue us!  Tickets for Ethan's tour of Horrible Histories the Concert can be purchased here: https://birmingh...

In this, the sixty second episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, Ethan tells a rambling story about his tour experiences in Scotland. So rambling in fact this became a twofer. But believe you us it's worth it. During the episode, Ethan is extremely late for the pod record, Ethan tells the Sheffield story for the second time and Ethan gets distracted by a cat in his garden. Please don't sue us...

In this, the sixty-first episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, a new question setter has the boys spiralling into a whirlpool of sin. On the way they discuss dried fruit controversy, a list of golf club puns and KIPPER! Please don't sue us!  Tickets for Ethan's tour of Horrible Histories the Concert can be purchased here: https://birminghamstage.com/shows/horrible-histories-the-concert-live-...

In this, the sixtieth episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys decide whether vampirism is worth eternal life. On the way they discuss drooly baboons, British Sesame Street and Sean makes an unholy suggestion. Please don’t sue us!  Tickets for Ethan's tour of Horrible Histories the Concert can be purchased here: https://birminghamstage.com/shows/horrible-histories-the-concert-live-and-...

In this, the fifty-ninth episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys decide how long they would spend in a world frozen in time. On the way, Sean makes an ambitious claim, Sean learns so many language and Sean plans an itinerary while Ethan tries to talk to him. Sean doesn't have a good episode. Please don't sue us!  Tickets for Ethan's tour of Horrible Histories the Concert can be purcha...

In, this, the fifty-eighth episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, it must not be long before the summer comes for the boys are back in town! Ethan opts to sacrifice a question at the altar of tour catch up. On the way they discuss brutalist architecture, Birmingham New Street's lack of front and Ethan's gift of salt backfires in the worst possible way. Please don't sue us! Also, Maldon Salt,...

So, it finally happened. The boys couldn't get an episode recorded and edited in time. We're very sorry, please don't sue us. Enjoy, instead, one of our favourite episodes from last year, Heffalump Habitat with the wonderful Harrie Hayes, currently touring alongside Ethan as you hear this in Horrible Histories The Concert! It's the sound of the summer!  Tickets for Ethan's tour of Horrible Histori...

In this, the fifty seventh episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys decide if they would prefer to talk with fish or birds. On the way they discuss the Winter Olympics, collective nouns for penguins and Sean gives himself an unwanted Bris. Please don't sue us!  Tickets for Ethan's tour of Horrible Histories the Concert can be purchased here: https://birminghamstage.com/shows/horrible-h...

In this, the fifty sixth episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys, who are both exhausted, try to come together over sandwich fillings (ooer missus). On the way, the podcast collides with reality in The Bear, Ethan has a Proustian moment in Cardiff and alternate names for sandwiches are explored. Please don't sue us!  Tickets for Ethan's tour of Horrible Histories the Concert can be pu...

In this, the fifty fifth episode of Shut Up and Answer The Question, the boys work out how long it would take to pluck all the leg hairs off their calves. On the way, Sean forgets the question, Gladiators are intimidated and Jason Statham takes on the role of a lifetime. Please don't sue us!  Tickets for Ethan's tour of Horrible Histories the Concert can be purchased here: https://birminghamstage....

In this, the fifty-fourth episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the Zoom era continues as the boys gather round their computers to work out the proper storage of chocolate. On the way, Ethan gives some Tales from the Tour, they discuss Eeyore Transformers and the members of Blue are defined by physical traits. Please don't sue us!  Tickets for Ethan's tour of Horrible Histories the Concert c...

In this, the fifty-third episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys get flatulent in another cosy zoom side chat. On the way they discuss ITV News, Scat Chat and poo knives. Please don’t sue us!  Tickets for Ethan's tour of Horrible Histories the Concert can be purchased here: https://birminghamstage.com/shows/horrible-histories-the-concert-live-and-dead-on-stage/   Hosted by Ethan Lawre...