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Answer Me This!

Helen and Ollyanswermethispodcast.com
BACK FOR 2025! Helen Zaltzman and Olly Mann host the award-winning podcast that's been answering the world's questions since 2007. New episodes on the last Thursday of each month - keep us going by supporting us at patreon.com/answermethis. Visit our official site at answermethispodcast.com and buy classic episodes and albums at answermethisstore.com
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AMT349: Citizen's Arrests, The Shipping Forecast and Cheddaring

If you win a year's supply of Weetabix, how much Weetabix do you actually get? And where will you keep it? (And why would you want it?) We speculate in AMT349, as well as learning about cheddar, axolotl-maintenace, and deconstructed coffee. Find out more about the episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode349. Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethis Subscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThis Buy old episodes and albums at...

Apr 06, 201748 min

AMT348: Fruit Machines, Caesar Salads and Jelly

Jelly in your pipes, Jelly in your pipes, Wibbly wobbly wibbly wobbly Jelly in your pipes! Seriously, people, don't pour jelly into your pipes. It will prove a trifle problematic. Further valuable lessons in AMT348: what to do if you lose your passport at the airport; how to deal with your kangaroo-killing neighbour; why you shouldn't brush your teeth with barbecue charcoal. Find out more about the episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode348. Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be ...

Mar 02, 201753 min

AMT347: Vampire Bats, Mugshots and Shaven Eyebrows

After AMT347 we have more questions than when we started, eg: Is Michael Parkinson really a giant? Are chocolate fondant puddings actually sexy or is that Olly's desperation talking? Is there anything funny about a dead dog? Find out more about the episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode347. Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethis Subscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThis Buy old episodes and albums at http://answerme...

Feb 02, 201758 min

AMT346: Mickey Mouse, Warhol's Soup Cans and Rubber Fetishes

Ten years. Ten years! TEN. YEARS. Ten years we've been doing this show. TEN. In that time, technologies have waxed and waned; world leaders have come and gone; yet here we still are, answering the questions that you supply. To celebrate our birthday, in AMT346 we provide a thrilling glimpse into the AMT Process, receive a gift from a musical hero, and tackle a question on Olly's favourite subject. Or, at least, his third favourite subject. Find out more about the episode at http://answermethispo...

Jan 05, 201758 min

AMT345: The Angel of the North, Cheese Juice, and a Cat Called Anus

Changes are afoot at AMT, as we prepare for our tenth birthday next month. Also in this bumper episode, a listener accidentally embarks upon a showbiz career, another needs to rename her pet, and another is angry at beds. Find out more about this episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode345. Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethis Subscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThis Buy old episodes and albums at http://answermeth...

Dec 01, 201656 min

AMT344: Staying Alive, Zombie Cockroaches and an Argos Spending Spree

AMT344's questioneers are having their jaws realigned, beheading cockroaches and contemplating eating banana peel. Find out more about this episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode344. Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethis Subscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThis Buy old episodes and albums at http://answermethisstore.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 201644 min

AMT343: Mount Rushmore, Blood Crime and Heinz Beanz

At what age are you mutton dressed as lamb? What's the big deal about Mount Rushmore? And how do you prove that you are the world's greatest at dishwasher-stacking? Listen to AMT343 for the answers to these questions and more. Find further information about this episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode343. Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethis Subscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThis Buy old episodes and albums at h...

Nov 03, 201641 min

AMT342: Pathological Liars, the Oscars Curse, and Supergroups

What do you do when your friend has fallen for a pathological liar? Do you a) confront the fibber with evidence of their deceit, or b) write to a comedy podcast? It's fairly easy for you to find out: just listen to AMT342. There's more information about this episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode342. Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethis Subscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThis Buy old episodes and albums at http:...

Oct 20, 201641 min

AMT341: Dirty Diana, McDonald's Fries and Frogs' Legs

In AMT341, Olly has some big news. Is it about his cat? Is it about an amazing bargain he bought at Costco?? Is it about a fake tan spray that never fades??? Is it even better than any of those things???? Listen now to find out! There's more information about this episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode341. Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethis Subscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThis Buy old episodes and albums at...

Oct 06, 201642 min

AMT340: Fitbits, Whale Poo and Mushy Peas

Listeners, how terribly remiss of us to make it through three quarters of 2016 without marking the fact that it has been designated by the UN as the International Year of Pulses. But thankfully there's still three months of it in which to celebrate, starting with a pulverised pea party in AMT340. Find out more about the episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode340. Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethis Subscribe on iTunes http...

Sep 22, 201645 min

AMT339: Dalmatians, Jaffa Cakes and Being On Fleek

In AMT339, all hail the greatest Middleton sibling - not the one that begat the next generation of royals; not the one with 2011's favourite bottom; the Marshmallow King! We also discover that Pringles were actually cakes, until they weren't; how you would have alerted the emergency services before phones; and the unbearable fleekness of being. Find out more about the episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode339. Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://f...

Sep 08, 201641 min

AMT338: Olympic Medals, Capital Cities and Cheating At Drug Tests

Your mother's been given some free space cake but she doesn't want to fail her workplace's random drug tests. What should she do? We tackle this question and many more in AMT338. Find out more about the episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode338. Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethis Subscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThis Buy old episodes and albums at http://answermethisstore.com Learn more about your ad choices...

Aug 25, 201643 min

AMT337: Tandems, Oil Pulling and Reading Mum's Diary

Would you rather: a) be confronted with the reality that your parent is a fully functioning sexual being; b) eat a brain; c) drink Cointreau with a late-night kebab? These are just some of the struggles we deal with in AMT337. Find out more about the episode at . Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethis Subscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThis Buy old episodes and albums at http://answermethisstore.com Learn more about your ad ...

Aug 11, 201638 min

AMT336: Slush Puppies, Hush Puppies and Streaking

There are many refreshments in Answer Me This! Episode 336: tea, milk, and a drink Olly describes as 'mashed-up urinal cake in a glass'. It's the new hipster cocktail! There's more about this episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode336. Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethis Subscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThis Buy old episodes and albums at http://answermethisstore.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Jul 28, 201644 min

AMT335: Lego for the Lovelorn, Oscars for Oscar, and Drugs for Dogs

Who let the dogs out? And who got the dogs stoned? We address these canine questions and many more in Answer Me This! Episode 335. Find out more about it at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode335. Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethis Subscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThis Buy old episodes and albums at http://answermethisstore.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 201643 min

AMT334: Glastonbury, the Genius Bar and the Price of Bricks

While Britain Brexits, the rest of us brick it. Well, one listener certainly does, as the proud owner of a single brick. Congratulations, that man. Find out more about Answer Me This! Episode 334 at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode334. Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethis Subscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThis Buy old episodes and albums at http://answermethisstore.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Jun 30, 201643 min

AMT333: Buckingham Palace, Key Parties and Kestrels

In AMT333 we assist listeners with queries about Narnia spin-offs, kestrel welfare and environmentally responsible vibrator disposal. Find out more about it at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode333. Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethis Subscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThis Buy old episodes and albums at http://answermethisstore.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 201644 min

AMT332: slimy AND crunchy

The show is BACK. During our break, Olly had a son; Helen went outside; and Martin the Sound Man didn't find the escape hatch. So, AMT322 proceeds as normal. Find out more about it at . Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandolly Be our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethis Subscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThis Buy old episodes and albums at http://answermethisstore.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 02, 201649 min

AMT331: Lads' Mags, Cereal Toys and Blue Rinses

With Olly's baby poised to make his entrance into this world, AMT331 is our last episode before our three-month paternity leave. But there's the all-new AMT Love album ready for your ears at http://answermethispodcast.com/love - and 331 episodes of AMT to catch up on. Read all about this one at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode331.Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandollyBe our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethisSubscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThisBuy old episod...

Jan 28, 201644 min

AMT330: Butlers, Boxing and Bubbles

In AMT330, we ponder upon Air Force One, Donald Duck's familial responsibilities, and whether there's any point to being a boxing champion if you don't have a grill named after you. Is there any point to being anything if you don't have a grill named after you? Find out more about this episode at Send questions to [email protected], or the Question Line (dial 0208 123 5877 or Skype answermethis)Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandollyBe our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com...

Jan 14, 201645 min

AMT329: Loyalty, Christmas Truthers, and the Shitting Uncle

One questioneer wrestles with the ethics of breeding Christmas-truther children who ruin everything for the other kiddos; another introduces us to the Catalan Christmas tradition we now desperately need to borrow. And there's plenty more in AMT329; get it at . Send questions to [email protected], or the Question Line (dial 0208 123 5877 or Skype answermethis)Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandollyBe our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethisSubscribe on iTunes http...

Dec 10, 201547 min

AMT328: NaNoWriMo, Boxes of Chocolates and Snooping on Christmas Presents

How do you tell your mum that she is a STUPID WOMAN who is RUINING CHRISTMAS by buying you the WRONG GIFT? Plus other polite and classy problems compose AMT328. Find out more about the episode at http://amswermethispodcast.com/episode328. Send questions to [email protected], or the Question Line (dial 0208 123 5877 or Skype answermethis)Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandollyBe our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethisSubscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMe...

Nov 26, 201541 min

AMT327: The Weeknd, Veggie Weddings and Greek Wine

Pop the party poppers! AMT327 is here, with The Weeknd feeling his face and Andy McNab showing his face. Find out all about this episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode327. Send questions to [email protected], or the Question Line (dial 0208 123 5877 or Skype answermethis)Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandollyBe our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethisSubscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThisBuy old episodes and albums at http://answermethisst...

Nov 12, 201546 min

AMT326: Crying, Gogglebox, and the Haka Dance

Can farts cure crying? How is Gogglebox concocted? And what's really going on inside matryoshka dolls? Delve into these mysteries and more in AMT326, by visiting http://answermethispodcast.com/episode326. Send questions to [email protected], or the Question Line (dial 0208 123 5877 or Skype answermethis)Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandollyBe our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethisSubscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThisBuy old episodes and albums at...

Oct 29, 201543 min

AMT325: Circus Music, Submersibles and Tom from MySpace

Today's questioneers face ruin: browser history ruining a surprise; other people ruining the choice of baby names; and ruining your own chances of shagging a houseguest. Don't ruin your own life by failing to listen to AMT325. Visit http://answermethispodcast.com/episode325 to discover more about it.Send questions to [email protected], or the Question Line (dial 0208 123 5877 or Skype answermethis)Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandollyBe our Facebook friend at http://facebook....

Oct 15, 201544 min

AMT324: Eggstraction, Disney Jail, and Boners

Today's questioneers have family troubles: troubles with their parents' TMI; troubles with being an egg-peeling mother; troubles with having spawned a kid who's a bit of an arsehole. But wait, there's more! Find the full range of problems contained in this episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode324.Send questions to [email protected], or the Question Line (dial 0208 123 5877 or Skype answermethis)Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandollyBe our Facebook friend at http://...

Oct 01, 201543 min

AMT323: Snail-Purging, Gondolas, and Macho Peas

What is the greatest sorrow of being let go from a job? The loss of income? The blow to the self-esteem? The fear for the future? Or not even having tried the macho peas?????Listeners struggle with this and numerous other problems in AMT323. Find out more about the episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode323.Send questions to [email protected], or the Question Line (dial 0208 123 5877 or Skype answermethis)Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandollyBe our Facebook friend a...

Sep 17, 201543 min

AMT322: Selfie Stick Deaths, Hair Transplants and Phone A Friend

Today's listeners are afraid of holidays, perplexed by hair transplants, and worried about death by selfie stick. Find out more at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode322. Send questions to [email protected], or the Question Line (dial 0208 123 5877 or Skype answermethis)Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandollyBe our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethisSubscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThisBuy old episodes and albums at http://answermethisstore.com L...

Sep 03, 201542 min

AMT321: XXX Parents, Networking and Bad Blood

Today's questioneers are concerned about networking, Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood', and what they've found on their parents' hard drives. Hear about these problems and more at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode321.Send questions to [email protected], or the Question Line (dial 0208 123 5877 or Skype answermethis)Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandollyBe our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethisSubscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThisBuy old episodes and...

Aug 20, 201547 min

AMT320: Romcoms, Red Velvet Cake, and Your Local Munch

Today's questioneers are concerned about registering their babies, the first ever romantic comedy, and what the hell is so red in red velvet cake. For more details about this episode, and to obtain it via other means than this one, visit http://answermethispodcast.com/episode320.Send questions to [email protected], or the Question Line (dial 0208 123 5877 or Skype answermethis)Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandollyBe our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethisSubsc...

Aug 06, 201542 min
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