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Live or Livestreamed: Where’s the Best Seat for Sports?

Is the thrill of the crowd worth the ticket price, or does the TV offer the ultimate front-row seat? In this podcast, we dive into the pros and cons of watching live events versus enjoying the action…

How streets got their names

In this podcast we look into the origins of streets names, roads, lanes, and alleys. We explore historic figures, battles, trades and forgotten landmarks, revealing hidden histories, quirky tales,…

How much sugar is too much?

Are you tempted by that doughnut with a generous helping of cream ? Well, you're not alone! Do you consider sugar as a sweet friend or sneaky foe? What about natural sugars in fruit? How much sugar…

Why are we so addicted to British soaps?

Drama, drama, drama, this word sums up the British soaps ! From the drama filled streets of Coronation Street to the iconic squares of EastEnders, British soap operas have been the cornerstone of…

Why do we love doing quizzes?

Quizzes aren’t just about answering questions; they challenge your knowledge, spark curiosity, and keep you on your toes. There’s nothing like the satisfaction of getting a question right or the…

What if…..the moon vanished?

07, March, 2026 Episode 248: What if... the moon simply disappeared? This podcast is another episode in our "The Curious Case of..." series.…

Why do we crave spicy food?

Do you enjoy eating spicy foods? Well, Chris does and Sue doesn't ! Nevertheless, we delve into the science behind hot spices, we discuss the hottest spices in the world, how hot spices are graded…

National Pet Day

National Pet Day is April 11, although if you’re a pet owner, you know there’s not a day that goes by that you don’t celebrate your animal companion! Which pets do you have ? Cats ? Dogs? Rabbits ?…

Making Resolutions for the New Year

The Great Sock Mystery

As part of the series of Everyday Mysteries, we delve into the question of why socks get lost in the washing machine. Does that happen to you? You put a pair of socks into the machine, but only one…

International Chocolate Day; Chocolate trivia

Listen in as we have fun with trivia questions about chocolate trivia as part of International Chocolate Day. Chocolate is one of the most popular food types and flavors in the world, and many…

Mysteries of Everyday Life: Why do we blow on hot food?

How to manage phone calls in English

Language Learning: How To Stay Motivated

Tips for Writing E-mails

In this podcast we give some tips on how to start and round off your emails. Many people are unsure about the correct (and polite) form of saying "hello" and "goodbye" in their emails. This form of…

Describing pain and symptoms

In this podcast, we hear from 4 people who describe some of their health issues; being stung by a bee, breaking both ankles at the same time, suffering with back pain and feeling the effects of a…

The Travel Bet from Toulouse to Paris

In this podcast, we take on a bet.... a travel bet! We test out which is the fastest, most reliable and cheapest way to get from Toulouse to Paris. Chris takes the car and Sue takes the plane. Which…

Very Superstitious! Just how superstitious are you?

In this podcast, we dive into superstitions. Do you believe in them or not? Why do we believe in something we rationally know not to be true? Are superstitions dangerous, or just a harmless cultural…

What makes you laugh?

In this podcast, we take a look at humour. What is you kind of humour, are you silly, surreal or witty? Does humour translate well? What are the different types of humour? What has been the biggest…

Does being bilingual make you more intelligent?

What are the benefits of learning a new language ? Will it make you more intelligent, make you open minded and even help with job opportunities? Listen as Laura describes her experience growing up…