Ask The Nincompoops

Episode 8: Why Is Maths So Boring?

For the first time in human history, the tremendously clever grown-ups Andy Stanton (a bearded man behind the beloved Mr Gum books) and Carrie Quinlan (an unbearded woman who comes out of your radio) will be sharing the vast knowledge they've gained during their lifetimes with some children who, frankly, know nothing. Honestly, joking apart, these kids are almost shamefully ignorant. I blame the parents. Armed with five questions, every episode sees two children being informed and educated by Ca...

Nov 16, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: How Do We Turn Into Sausages Into Energy?

For the first time in human history, the tremendously clever grown-ups Andy Stanton (a bearded man behind the beloved Mr Gum books) and Carrie Quinlan (an unbearded woman who comes out of your radio) will be sharing the vast knowledge they've gained during their lifetimes with some children who, frankly, know nothing. Honestly, joking apart, these kids are almost shamefully ignorant. I blame the parents. Armed with five questions, every episode sees two children being informed and educated by Ca...

Nov 09, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Why Are Oranges Called Oranges?

For the first time in human history, the tremendously clever grown-ups Andy Stanton (a bearded man behind the beloved Mr Gum books) and Carrie Quinlan (an unbearded woman who comes out of your radio) will be sharing the vast knowledge they've gained during their lifetimes with some children who, frankly, know nothing. Honestly, joking apart, these kids are almost shamefully ignorant. I blame the parents. Armed with five questions, every episode sees two children being informed and educated by Ca...

Nov 02, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Why Is A Ruler Called A Ruler?

For the first time in human history, the tremendously clever grown-ups Andy Stanton (a bearded man behind the beloved Mr Gum books) and Carrie Quinlan (an unbearded woman who comes out of your radio) will be sharing the vast knowledge they've gained during their lifetimes with some children who, frankly, know nothing. Honestly, joking apart, these kids are almost shamefully ignorant. I blame the parents. Armed with five questions, every episode sees two children being informed and educated by Ca...

Oct 26, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Does Time Only Go Forward?

For the first time in human history, the tremendously clever grown-ups Andy Stanton (a bearded man behind the beloved Mr Gum books) and Carrie Quinlan (an unbearded woman who comes out of your radio) will be sharing the vast knowledge they've gained during their lifetimes with some children who, frankly, know nothing. Honestly, joking apart, these kids are almost shamefully ignorant. I blame the parents. Armed with five questions, every episode sees two children being informed and educated by Ca...

Oct 19, 2018•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Why Don't Humans Have Stripes?

For the first time in human history, the tremendously clever grown-ups Andy Stanton (a bearded man behind the beloved Mr Gum books) and Carrie Quinlan (an unbearded woman who comes out of your radio) will be sharing the vast knowledge they've gained during their lifetimes with some children who, frankly, know nothing. Honestly, joking apart, these kids are almost shamefully ignorant. I blame the parents. Armed with five questions, every episode sees two children being informed and educated by Ca...

Oct 12, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: What's the Opposite of a Kettle?

For the first time in human history, the tremendously clever grown-ups Andy Stanton (a bearded man behind the beloved Mr Gum books) and Carrie Quinlan (an unbearded woman who comes out of your radio) will be sharing the vast knowledge they've gained during their lifetimes with some children who, frankly, know nothing. Honestly, joking apart, these kids are almost shamefully ignorant. I blame the parents. Armed with five questions, every episode sees two children being informed and educated by Ca...

Oct 05, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Who Invented Cheese?

For the first time in human history, the tremendously clever grown-ups Andy Stanton (a bearded man behind the beloved Mr Gum books) and Carrie Quinlan (an unbearded woman who comes out of your radio) will be sharing the vast knowledge they've gained during their lifetimes with some children who, frankly, know nothing. Honestly, joking apart, these kids are almost shamefully ignorant. I blame the parents. Armed with five questions, every episode sees two children being informed and educated by Ca...

Sep 28, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Ask The Nincompoops - Coming Friday 28th September 2018!

Coming on Friday 28th September, it's Ask The Nincompoops! For the first time in human history, the tremendously clever grown-ups Andy Stanton (a bearded man behind the beloved Mr Gum books) and Carrie Quinlan (an unbearded woman who comes out of your radio) will be sharing the vast knowledge they've gained during their lifetimes with some children who, frankly, know nothing. Honestly, joking apart, these kids are almost shamefully ignorant. I blame the parents. Armed with five questions, every ...

Sep 13, 2018•2 min

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