Our Podcast Preferences

No Such Thing As A Fish

A weekly podcast from the QI offices (in Covernt (sic) Garden) in which the writers of the hit BBC show huddle around a microphone to reveal their four favourite facts of the week. Previous facts include:

• It would cost $850 quadrillion to build a fully functioning Death Star. The Obama administration turned down the proposal, stating that despite the employment it would provide, they did not approve of the random destruction of other planets.

• In the time it takes to listen to the Proclaimers’ I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), the International Space Station travels 500 miles, then 500 more.

• The Pieza genus of fly has species called Pieza kake, Pieza pie, Pieza rhea and Pieza deresistans.

TED Talks Daily

Fascinating, inspiring, and often quite random! Every weekday, this feed brings you the latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable -- from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between -- given by the world's leading thinkers and doers.

Reasons to be Cheerful

A podcast about ideas. Former Labour Party leader Ed Miliband, and radio host Geoff Lloyd talk to smart thinkers from around the world. Good if you’re left leaning on the political spectrum.

F1: Beyond the Grid

Unique, personal conversations with the biggest names in the sport, from current superstar drivers to leading team bosses and legendary figures from history. 

Serial

An American podcast which tells a true-crime story over the course of a season. Serial has won every major US award for broadcasting, including the first-ever Peabody awarded to a podcast. Absolutely gripping for any true-crime or thriller fans.