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No Such Thing As A Fish

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Award-winning podcast from the QI offices in which the writers of the hit BBC show discuss the best things they've found out this week. Hosted by Dan Schreiber (@schreiberland) with James Harkin (@jamesharkin), Andrew Hunter Murray (@andrewhunterm), and Anna Ptaszynski (#GetAnnaOnTwitter)

Episodes

251: No Such Thing As An Accidental George

In this episode, the hosts explore an array of fascinating facts, from the surprising strength of cockroaches and their unique milk to the history of the Orient Express and Michelin restaurant reviewers. They delve into the world of prime numbers, discussing Mersenne primes and even illegal primes, before concluding with anecdotes about the Michelin Man and his unusual origins. This blend of science, history, and humor delivers an engaging and informative listening experience.

Jan 11, 201944 minEp. 251

248: No Such Thing As The Shatner Bunny

Live from Union Chapel, Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss the world's oldest krill, the £20 million bed, and the Christmas decorations that go up in September.

Dec 21, 201844 minEp. 248

244: No Such Thing As A Fishman

Dan, James, Anna, Andy and special guest Stephen Fry discuss frogs with regional accents, Canada's official tagline, and streaking in museums.

Nov 23, 20181 hr 15 minEp. 244

241: No Such Thing As Tom Cruise In A Manger

Live from Nottingham, Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss the Nativity with celebrities, giraffes with asthma, and chucking hospital patients into a bush.

Nov 01, 201847 minEp. 241

240: No Such Thing As An Easy Tweet

Dan, James, Anna, Andy and special guest Maxïmo Park frontman Paul Smith discuss banned bananas, earthquake-sensing belts, and the Great Lost Massive Toilet Of London.

Oct 26, 201854 minEp. 240

239: No Such Thing As The Queen Maaaaaaary

Dan, Anna, Andy and Alex discuss why wombats have the best bums, how to build an extension on a cruise liner and Who Do You Think You Are?'s rejected celebrities.

Oct 19, 201832 minEp. 239

238: No Such Thing As A Low Sofa

Dan, Andy, Anna and Anne discuss the world's worst poetry recital, where all the world's hazelnuts go, and the first ever advert on Channel 5.

Oct 12, 201834 minEp. 238

237: No Such Thing As A Closed-Minded Tortoise

Dan, James, Andy and Anna discuss facial recognition for chickens, the whales older than Moby Dick, and the European Space Agency's rockin' sound system.

Oct 05, 201842 minEp. 237

236: No Such Thing As A Brie Sculpture

Anna, James, Andy and special guest Alex Edelman discuss illegal canoe practices, the funniest poo joke in history and Henry VIII's favourite pudding.

Sep 28, 201845 minEp. 236

235: No Such Thing As Trousers For Spiders

Dan, James, Anna and Alex discuss how to make spiders less scary, the oldest message in a bottle, and unusual features of the Mastermind chair.

Sep 21, 201839 minEp. 235

232: No Such Thing As A Seven Foot Bond

Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss spiders with eyeliner, biblical teeth gnashing, and the sumo wrestler with silicone in his scalp.

Aug 31, 201835 minEp. 232

231: No Such Thing As A 24-Minute Podcast

Dan, James, Anna and Alex discuss the first ever stripper to jump out of a cake, the Queen of Sweden's business cards, and why holding your breath underwater is cheating.

Aug 24, 201824 minEp. 231

230: No Such Thing As Tinder For Sloths

Live from the Wilderness Festival, Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss how the Macarena could save your life, the secret penis code in the Bayeux Tapestry, and the one thing more painful than childbirth (for sloths).

Aug 17, 201836 minEp. 230

229: No Such Thing As The Great Modesto

Dan, James, Andy and Alex discuss gold in the sewers, Robert Burn's homemade ink, and why Sweden's highest point isn't any more.

Aug 10, 201837 minEp. 229

228: No Such Thing As Seatbelts On Your Sofa

Not live and not from Bristol, Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss indoor hot air balloon shows, McBaseball and what you'll find inside a giraffe's armpit.

Aug 03, 201833 minEp. 228