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Welcome to Sound Bites Christmas episode! As the holiday season wraps us in its festive spirit, Peter and Russell are taking you on a global tour to explore how different cultures celebrate Christmas around the world. From cozy winter gatherings in Europe to vibrant summer holidays in the Southern Hemisphere, every country has its own unique way of marking this joyous occasion.&nbsp; Whether it's the colourful parades in Mexico, the enchanting Christmas markets of Germany, or the sunny barbecues of Australia, we'll dive into the rich tapestry of traditions that make Christmas a global celebration.&nbsp; We’ll uncover the history, customs, and rituals that define Christmas in various corners of the globe.&nbsp;So, grab a warm mug of cocoa, settle in, and join us for this magical journey as we discover how Christmas is celebrated far and wide! Also as this is the time of giving, please consider donating to any of the hard working charities who are making life better for those at Christmas time.

Welcome to Sound Bites Christmas episode! As the holiday season wraps us in its festive spirit, Peter and Russell are taking you on a global tour to explore how different cultures celebrate Christmas ...

How Different Cultures Celebrate Christmas

Welcome to Sound Bites, the podcast that serves up deliciously engaging conversations blending entertainment with insightful information! In today’s episode, Peter and Russell are diving into the fascinating yet often overlooked world of rare mental illnesses. While many are familiar with common mental health conditions, we’ll explore the unique challenges faced by those living with these rare disorders, shedding light on their experiences and the science behind them.Join us as we illuminate the complexities of conditions that may not make headlines but deserve our attention and understanding. From symptoms that defy traditional diagnosis to the journey toward treatment, we aim to demystify these rare illnesses and celebrate the resilience of those affected. So settle in and get ready for a thought-provoking episode that’s sure to enrich your understanding of mental health! Support Lines:<h3>🇺🇸 USA</h3><ol><li data-list="ordered">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">New Number: Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://988lifeline.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">988lifeline.org</a></li><li data-list="ordered">Crisis Text Line</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Text: Text HELLO to 741741</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://www.crisistextline.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">crisistextline.org</a></li><li data-list="ordered">SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">samhsa.gov</a></li><li data-list="ordered">The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth)</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Phone: 1-866-488-7386</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Text: Text START to 678-678</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thetrevorproject.org</a></li></ol><h3>🇬🇧 UK</h3><ol><li data-list="ordered">Samaritans</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Phone: 116 123 (Free, 24/7)</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://www.samaritans.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">samaritans.org</a></li><li data-list="ordered">National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Phone: 0800 689 5652</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://www.nationalsuicidepreventionhelpline.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nationalsuicidepreventionhelpline.org.uk</a></li><li data-list="ordered">Childline (Support for Children)</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Phone: 0800 1111</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://www.childline.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">childline.org.uk</a></li><li data-list="ordered">Shout (Crisis Text Line)</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Text: Text SHOUT to 85258</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://giveusashout.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">giveusashout.org</a></li></ol><h3>🇦🇺 Australia</h3><ol><li data-list="ordered">Lifeline Australia</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Phone: 13 11 14</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lifeline.org.au</a></li><li data-list="ordered">Beyond Blue</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Phone: 1300 22 4636</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">beyondblue.org.au</a></li><li data-list="ordered">Kids Helpline (For Children and Youth)</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Phone: 1800 55 1800</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://www.kidshelpline.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kidshelpline.com.au</a></li><li data-list="ordered">MensLine Australia (For Men’s Mental Health)</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Phone: 1300 78 99 78</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://mensline.org.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mensline.org.au</a></li></ol><h3>🇳🇿 New Zealand</h3><ol><li data-list="ordered">Lifeline New Zealand</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Phone: 0800 543 354 or Text HELP to 4357</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.nz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lifeline.org.nz</a></li><li data-list="ordered">Youthline</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Phone: 0800 376 633</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Text: Text 234</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://www.youthline.co.nz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youthline.co.nz</a></li><li data-list="ordered">1737 (Need to Talk?)</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Phone: Free call or text 1737 (24/7)</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://1737.org.nz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1737.org.nz</a></li><li data-list="ordered">Samaritans NZ</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Phone: 0800 726 666</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Website: <a href="https://www.samaritans.org.nz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">samaritans.org.nz</a></li></ol>

Welcome to Sound Bites, the podcast that serves up deliciously engaging conversations blending entertainment with insightful information! In today’s episode, Peter and Russell are diving into the fasc...

Rare Mental Health Conditions - Part 1

Welcome back to another episode of Sound Bites, this week Peter and Russell dive into the glittering world of fame to uncover the truth behind those tantalising celebrity myths you’ve heard. In this episode we’re going to set the record straight on some of the most outrageous, bizarre, and downright fascinating stories about your favourite stars.&nbsp; Is Walt Disney cryogenically frozen? Who was the ghost in Three Men and a Baby, are there really immortal vampires in Hollywood? Or are they just myths and urban legends? Buckle up, because Peter and Russell are about to unravel the myths and bring you closer to the real deal behind the headlines. Ready to get star struck? Let’s dive in!

Welcome back to another episode of Sound Bites, this week Peter and Russell dive into the glittering world of fame to uncover the truth behind those tantalising celebrity myths you’ve heard. In this e...

Celebrities and the myths that follow them

Welcome to the Sound Bites Halloween Special! The podcast where the supernatural comes to life! As All Hallows Eve is fast approaching, the clouds gather as the witching hour draws near and all the spooks of Halloween gather to Trick or Treat us. This week Peter and Russell will be diving head first into the enchanting world of ghosts and ghost lore from around the globe.&nbsp; Whether you’re a believer or a sceptic, we’ve got tales that will make you question everything you thought you knew. Join us as we explore the vengeful spirits in folklore that chills the bone, we’re here to unravel the mysteries of the unseen. So grab your favourite Halloween treat, dim the lights, and prepare for a thrilling ride into the unknown. Are you ready to embrace the spooky season? Let’s get started!

Welcome to the Sound Bites Halloween Special! The podcast where the supernatural comes to life! As All Hallows Eve is fast approaching, the clouds gather as the witching hour draws near and all the sp...

Halloween gather to Trick or Treat

Welcome back, wonder-seekers! As Peter and Russell dive into Part 2 of our exploration of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, get ready to embark on a journey through history that promises to be as exhilarating as it is enlightening. Last time, we marvelled at the grandeur of the Great Pyramid of Giza and the mystique of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Today, we’re turning our gaze to even more awe-inspiring feats of ancient engineering and artistry. Picture yourself wandering through the majestic temples of Artemis at Ephesus, or standing in the shadow of the colossal statue of Zeus at Olympia, or marvelling at the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus,&nbsp;feeling the weight of history in every stone and sculpture. Peter and Russell will uncover the stories behind these legendary wonders, revealing the brilliance and ambition that drove their creation and their eventual downfall.&nbsp; So, grab your explorer’s hat and let your imagination soar as Peter and Russell continue our odyssey through these extraordinary marvels. The adventure is far from over — let’s dive in and discover what makes these ancient wonders truly unforgettable!

Welcome back, wonder-seekers! As Peter and Russell dive into Part 2 of our exploration of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, get ready to embark on a journey through history that promises to be a...

Shocking Truths Behind the Ancient Wonders: What Really Happened?

Welcome, explorers and history buffs, to another Sound Bites episode, this week we will look at part one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! In this episode Peter and Russel will embark on four of the seven wonders, starting with the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Colussus of Rhodes, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Join us as we traverse the sands of Egypt, wander through the ruins of Greece, and gaze upon the enigmatic wonders that once dazzled the ancient world. Whether you're a history aficionado or just curious about the ancient marvels that shaped our world, this episode is your ticket to a fascinating journey through time. So, grab your virtual passport and let’s set off on a whirlwind tour of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—where history comes alive, and every stone tells a story!

Welcome, explorers and history buffs, to another Sound Bites episode, this week we will look at part one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! In this episode Peter and Russel will embark on four...

Unveiling the Mysteries: Part 1 of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World!

Sound Bites wraps up our review of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest by reviewing the final acts of the second Semi-final. This year’s competition is heating up and there are multiple countries who look like they could win the competition, we could be heading for a nail biting finish to the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Find out who we predict will be scoring the converted 12.

Sound Bites wraps up our review of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest by reviewing the final acts of the second Semi-final. This year’s competition is heating up and there are multiple countries who loo...

Eurovision 2024  – Semi-Final 2 – Part Two

Welcome back to Part 1 of our review of the first eight entries of the Second Semi-final for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Lovers of the Eurovision Song Contest will have already picked their favourites, see if it’s one of ours as well. We also continue providing fun facts of other moments of Eurovision history.

Welcome back to Part 1 of our review of the first eight entries of the Second Semi-final for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Lovers of the Eurovision Song Contest will have already picked their favo...

Eurovision 2024  – Semi-Final 2 – Part One

Peter and Russell continue their review of the final eight performances for the Eurovision Song Contest – Semi-final 1. In this episode we will look at the various performances and continue with our predictions of who will make it to the Grand Final and which countries may be going home empty handed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Peter and Russell continue their review of the final eight performances for the Eurovision Song Contest – Semi-final 1. In this episode we will look at the various performances and continue with our p...

Eurovision 2024  – Semi-Final 1 – Part Two

Sound Bites is back! Peter and Russell return with their review of the Eurovision Song Contest for 2024. In Part One we take a look at the first eight entries of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we review each song and also provide some fun facts, hopes how Sweden will host the contest and some of our predictions on which songs will qualify for the Grand Final. Sit back, and enjoy, feel free to let us know what you think of this year’s entries.

Sound Bites is back! Peter and Russell return with their review of the Eurovision Song Contest for 2024. In Part One we take a look at the first eight entries of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Join...

Eurovision 2024  – Semi-Final 1 – Part One

How many facts can you fit in an episode? Where are we finding these fun facts, how many do you know and how many are a surprise?This episode Peter and Russell are determined to get to 100, listen in and see if we hit the magic 100th fun fact or will we be back again to cross the finish line.

How many facts can you fit in an episode? Where are we finding these fun facts, how many do you know and how many are a surprise?This episode Peter and Russell are determined to get to 100, listen in ...

100 Fun Facts challenge - the race to the finish line

After a slow start to the 100 fun fact challenge Peter and Russell this week are working on getting through as many fun facts as possible.Listen in as our attempt goes off the rails as we get sillier with describing the facts. There's something for everyone in this episode as we race against the clock to bring you even more fun facts and work our way through the 100 Fun Facts challenge.

After a slow start to the 100 fun fact challenge Peter and Russell this week are working on getting through as many fun facts as possible.Listen in as our attempt goes off the rails as we get sillier ...

100 Fun Facts challenge - Even more facts

Do you have a favourite fun fact? Something to share when you're at dinner parties or filling an awkward silence? This week, Peter and Russell will try and get through 100 fun facts. Do you think they can do it? Do they side track too much? Let's see if they can get through 100 fun facts or will this turn into a multi-episode challenge.

Do you have a favourite fun fact? Something to share when you're at dinner parties or filling an awkward silence? This week, Peter and Russell will try and get through 100 fun facts. Do you think they...

100 Fun Facts challenge

This week Peter and Russell look some more famous "facts" that people frequently quote that sadly just aren't true.
Do you believe you shouldn't go swimming after eating?
Do your hair and nails continue to grow after you die?
Do you really have nightmares if you eat cheese before bed?
Would an Ostrich really stick it's head in the sand when scared?
Join us as we explore the basis of these beliefs and if they're actually true.

This week Peter and Russell look some more famous "facts" that people frequently quote that sadly just aren't true.
Do you believe you shouldn't go swimming after eating?
Do your hair and nails contin...

More famous facts that just aren't true

Who really runs the world? Do you think there's a secret club or group of people who control everything? Are these clubs still around? Tonight Peter and Russell go undercover and look at some of the secret Clubs and Societies that have existed throughout history and the one's that are still around today. Which one would you join?

Who really runs the world? Do you think there's a secret club or group of people who control everything? Are these clubs still around? Tonight Peter and Russell go undercover and look at some of the s...

secret Clubs and Societies

Welcome to Season 3 and our first episode is all about unfortunate events that happened on Friday the 13th.This week Peter and Russell go through history and talk about the boy who was hit by lightening, the end of the Aztec empire and the Black Friday Bushfires in Australia and many other strange and unfortunate events. We even have a prediction for Friday the 13th 2029!Help us to kick off Season 3 by tuning in and sharing your own Friday the 13th mishap with us.

Welcome to Season 3 and our first episode is all about unfortunate events that happened on Friday the 13th.This week Peter and Russell go through history and talk about the boy who was hit by lighteni...

Friday the 13th

All good things come to an end and this episode is the end of Season 2. Did you know that one day our own planet, sun, solar system, galaxy and universe will also end? This week Peter and Russell look at the end of everything. One day in the distant future, everything will come to and end. What will it look like? How will it happen? What could happen afterwards? Join us as we explore it all.

All good things come to an end and this episode is the end of Season 2. Did you know that one day our own planet, sun, solar system, galaxy and universe will also end? This week Peter and Russell look...

The end is nigh!

Peter and Russell continue their look at the toys and games that graced our homes and entertained us through the years.This week we look at the more recent toys and games from the introduction of Barbie all the way through to Fidget Spinners.Join us to see if your favourite made the list. We also look at a few games from Aboriginal culture.

Peter and Russell continue their look at the toys and games that graced our homes and entertained us through the years.This week we look at the more recent toys and games from the introduction of Barb...

Toys and Games - Part 2

Do you have a favourite toy? Were you a master of monopoly? Do you know that toys and games are an essential part of learning and imagination?Join Peter and Russell this week as we take a look at the various toys and games throughout history. When did chess become a thing? Who inspired the Teddy Bear?Why was one of the first talking dolls a commercial failure? All this and more about toys and games in this weeks episode of Sound Bites.

Do you have a favourite toy? Were you a master of monopoly? Do you know that toys and games are an essential part of learning and imagination?Join Peter and Russell this week as we take a look at the ...

Toys and Games - Part 1

Release the pigeons of peace, power up the drones and let's go Tokyo 2021 for the start of the Olympic Games. This week Peter and Russell take a look at some of the trials and triumphs of the modern Olympic Games. We will visit some of the historical moments, talk about some of the amazing achievements and commemorate the start of this year's Summer Olympic Games.

Release the pigeons of peace, power up the drones and let's go Tokyo 2021 for the start of the Olympic Games. This week Peter and Russell take a look at some of the trials and triumphs of the modern O...

The Olympic Games - Part 2

This week Peter and Russell take a look at the history of the Olympic Games. Going all the way back to ancient Greece where the first games took place on Olympia to honour Zeus and all the other gods. We then take a look at the end of the ancient Olympic Games and explore the revival of the games into what we now refer to as the Modern Olympic Games. Find out who won the first Olympic games, when the Olympic Symbol was introduced and lots of other fun facts surrounding this four-yearly tradition.

This week Peter and Russell take a look at the history of the Olympic Games. Going all the way back to ancient Greece where the first games took place on Olympia to honour Zeus and all the other gods....

The Olympic Games - Part 1

Did you know that the Neanderthals were not the only other human species that lived? At one time we shared this planet with about 5 other "homo" species and we believe our human ancestry was made up of at least 14 other human species. This week Peter and Russell will take a look at our ancestral family tree and find out what other hominins lived before and while we were around. What did we share with them? What did we learn from them? and most important of all What happened to them and why are we the only one's left?

Did you know that the Neanderthals were not the only other human species that lived? At one time we shared this planet with about 5 other "homo" species and we believe our human ancestry was made up o...

Why are we the only human species left?

Did landing the first person on the Moon end the space race or were there other achievements to be had? The first space station, the first pictures and sounds from the surface of other planets, launching new space craft, space telescopes and probes sent to the outer solar system. This week Peter and Russell look at the developments after the Moon landing, the changes in the political climate the ongoing tensions of the cold war and the efforts to cooperate in space. We have a few more sound clips to share of key moments in the exploration of space and the changes happening back here on the ground. Join us as we also take a look at the new players and the ongoing race to make space and other planets part of our future.

Did landing the first person on the Moon end the space race or were there other achievements to be had? The first space station, the first pictures and sounds from the surface of other planets, launch...

The Space Race - Part 2

We all know about the first moon landing over 50 years ago, but what about the race to get there. It was just after World War II and the two biggest super-power's were battling it out to conquer space. This week Peter and Russell look at the achievements made during the cold war by the USA and the USSR. Even though each side won various milestones along the way, this rivalry would eventually lead to cooperation. But before that happened, there were many mishaps and some unsolved mysteries. We even have sound clips of key moments during the great space race, as well as some unexplained ones including what has been said to be the last words of a lost female Cosmonaut.

We all know about the first moon landing over 50 years ago, but what about the race to get there. It was just after World War II and the two biggest super-power's were battling it out to conquer space...

The Space Race - Part 1

Do you think you can survive falling out of a plane? How would you find your way home if you woke up in the jungle? What if your arm got stuck under a bolder and you couldn't get out? This week Peter and Russell look at some of the great survival stories in history. Without any warning these people have found themselves trying to survive and make it out alive. Join us for survival stories that will make you wonder "what would I do if that happened to me?"

Do you think you can survive falling out of a plane? How would you find your way home if you woke up in the jungle? What if your arm got stuck under a bolder and you couldn't get out? This week Peter ...

Great Survival Stories

The Eurovision Song Contest is well underway for 2021 and Peter and Russell are reviewing the performances, playing various entries and making some predictions. We have seen most of the dress rehearsals, we've read the reviews, we've picked our favourites and we know which countries have made it into the Grand Final. We will also cover some more fun facts, play some previous winners and talk about how COVID has changed the Eurovision rules. So turn on your wind and smoke machines, break out the Swedish Meatballs and spin those disco balls for the musical extravaganza that awaits. Let the Sound Bites Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest review begin!

The Eurovision Song Contest is well underway for 2021 and Peter and Russell are reviewing the performances, playing various entries and making some predictions. We have seen most of the dress rehearsa...

Eurovision 2021 - Second Semi Final and Big 5 Breakdown

The annual Eurovision Song Contest is the biggest event on the musical calendar and Peter and Russell are covering the performances of the First Semi-Final. We will also be looking at the Eurovision Song Contest's history, some of it's more memorable moments and sharing some fun facts and milestones since the competition started in 1956. Get your fondue's cooking, put on your white jump suits, get ready to sing along with a power ballad or two. Welcome to the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest - let the show begin!

The annual Eurovision Song Contest is the biggest event on the musical calendar and Peter and Russell are covering the performances of the First Semi-Final. We will also be looking at the Eurovision S...

Eurovision 2021 - First Semi Final Breakdown

This week Peter and Russell look at de-extinction. What leads animals to go extinct, what are the issues we need to consider about bringing them back from extinction and how would we do it anyway?Did Jurassic Park get it right? Will we use dinosaur DNA found in amber? Can we bring back dinosaurs?

This week Peter and Russell look at de-extinction. What leads animals to go extinct, what are the issues we need to consider about bringing them back from extinction and how would we do it anyway?Did ...

Bringing Back Dinosaurs.

Scared of spiders, hate heights, worried that a duck is watching you? Then you may have a phobia. Join Peter and Russell as they go through the many various phobia's that people may experience. Phobia's are irrational fears, so we will have a look at the strange and unusual phobia's people experience. We even explore our own!

Scared of spiders, hate heights, worried that a duck is watching you? Then you may have a phobia. Join Peter and Russell as they go through the many various phobia's that people may experience.  Phobi...

What are you scared of? - Let's Talk Phobia's

Peter and Russell are back to finish off their conjurations and the mysteries of some of histories famous Seers and Prophets. What will our crystal ball reveal? Is the future in the palm of your hand? Can you be healed by supernatural intervention? This week we take a look at Daniel Dunglas Home, Edgar Casey and Baba Vanga. We even take a brief look at one of the greatest investigators and sceptics who has revealed the "man behind the curtain". James Randi has exposed many frauds who have claimed powers beyond mere mortals.

Peter and Russell are back to finish off their conjurations and the mysteries of some of histories famous Seers and Prophets. What will our crystal ball reveal? Is the future in the palm of your hand?...

Famous Seers and Prophets in History - Part 2

Join Peter and Russell as they explore the dark secrets of the supernatural. Delving into divination, peering into predictions and marvelling at mysticism. Tonight is the first of two shows where we'll explore the lives, conjurations and reputations of the Pythia at the Oracle of Delphi, Nostradamus and Mother Shipton. Grab your Tarot cards and see if you can predict how this show will turn out!

Join Peter and Russell as they explore the dark secrets of the supernatural. Delving into divination, peering into predictions and marvelling at mysticism. Tonight is the first of two shows where we'l...

Famous Seers and Prophets in History - Part 1

Have you ever heard a "fact" and thought, wow that's really interesting? Maybe you heard something and thought it was so enjoyable to know that you have repeated it yourself. How do you know it's true? Join Peter and Russell as we take a look at some of the famous facts that people have been told that have turned out to be untrue. Why did we believe them in the first place? Where did they come from? and how do we know that they're not true?

Have you ever heard a "fact" and thought, wow that's really interesting? Maybe you heard something and thought it was so enjoyable to know that you have repeated it yourself. How do you know it's true...

Famous Facts that just aren't true

It's our Easter Special, the smell of chocolate is in the air, coloured eggs are hidden in the garden and Peter and Russell are taking a look at all our Easter traditions and where they come from. Listing origins such as the Christian remembrance of Christ's resurrection through to pagan festivals celebrating the end of (northern hemisphere) winters and the new life that comes from the season of spring. Join us in our celebration of Easter Traditions.

It's our Easter Special, the smell of chocolate is in the air, coloured eggs are hidden in the garden and Peter and Russell are taking a look at all our Easter traditions and where they come from. Lis...

Eggs-amining Easter Traditions!

Ever wonder what lies within the Bermuda Triangle? Ever thought about going to Scotland to see the Loch Ness Monster? What about going on a photo hunt for Bigfoot? Tonight Peter and Russell look at the events that created these legends and also the evidence about their existence. Will science prove or disprove these three centuries old legends, or will they always remain a fun bit of imaginary folklore. Join us and listen in to our usual light hearted, sometimes factual and frequently off-topic look at these three legends.

Ever wonder what lies within the Bermuda Triangle? Ever thought about going to Scotland to see the Loch Ness Monster? What about going on a photo hunt for Bigfoot? Tonight Peter and Russell look at th...

Mysteries - Busted

Have you ever listened to a debate or maybe participated in one and thought, that doesn't sound right? Perhaps your point was lost down a rabbit hole of confusing counter-argument? Then this episode is for you. This week Peter and Russell debate their way through logical fallacies, how to spot one and how to brush it off and win that debate.

Have you ever listened to a debate or maybe participated in one and thought, that doesn't sound right? Perhaps your point was lost down a rabbit hole of confusing counter-argument? Then this episode i...

Logical Fallacies

What is a paradox? How do you resolve them? Can they be resolved? This week Peter and Russell go through a number of popular paradoxes and try to figure out though a blend of humour and confusion if there is a way to solve them. Join us for another light hearted walk through the world of paradoxes and see if you come up with the same solutions.

What is a paradox? How do you resolve them? Can they be resolved? This week Peter and Russell go through a number of popular paradoxes and try to figure out though a blend of humour and confusion if t...

What is a paradox?

This week Peter and Russell take a light hearted journey of the English language, more specifically the origins of some of our most popular sayings. Ever wonder where a particular saying comes from? Who was the first to use it? What did it originally mean? We may just have all the answers for you on the show. Sit back and laugh with us (or most likely at us) as we reveal where some of our most popular sayings come from.

This week Peter and Russell take a light hearted journey of the English language, more specifically the origins of some of our most popular sayings. Ever wonder where a particular saying comes from? W...

Origins of some of our most popular sayings.

Conspiracy Theories, what are they? Why do we believe them? Are any of them true? This week Peter and Russell look at Conspiracy Theories, some of the reasons people believe them and what are some of the more popular ones today.

Conspiracy Theories, what are they? Why do we believe them? Are any of them true? This week Peter and Russell look at Conspiracy Theories, some of the reasons people believe them and what are some of ...

Conspiracy Theories

In our third and final week looking at great unsolved mysteries Peter and Russell visit the Antikythera Mechanism. This complex analogue computer could predict astronomical positions and eclipses decades in advance. Then off to Peru and the mystery of the Nazca Lines. Why would people carve 70 different images into the Earth? Was this a way to communicate? Who would have done it? Join us as we talk about another two great mysteries.

In our third and final week looking at great unsolved mysteries Peter and Russell visit the Antikythera Mechanism. This complex analogue computer could predict astronomical positions and eclipses deca...

Unsolved mysteries (part 3)

This week the mysteries continue with Peter and Russell as they look at two famous unsolved conundrums. Grab your forensics kits and help us unravel the mystery of the Dyatlov Pass. Why would a group of experienced hikers abandon their tent in the middle of the night, ill prepared in the freezing cold? Or if you prefer, grab your code breaker and join us for a look into the Voynich Manuscript. Who wrote this 600 year old book and what language was it written in? What are they trying to tell us or even keep hidden from us? The Voynich manuscript has baffled Wold War II code breakers, linguists and even narrow AI. Go to archive.org and view the manuscript for yourself? Can you decode it?

This week the mysteries continue with Peter and Russell as they look at two famous unsolved conundrums. Grab your forensics kits and help us unravel the mystery of the Dyatlov Pass. Why would a group ...

Unsolved mysteries (part 2)

Grab your magnifying glass and join Peter and Russell as they investigate two unsolved shipping mysteries. With special guest Jason, the boys look at the mystery of the Mary Celest and the SS Ourang Medan. What happened to the crews of these two ships? Was it aliens? A coverup? Or the supernatural? Join us for part one of the great unsolved mysteries in history.

Grab your magnifying glass and join Peter and Russell as they investigate two unsolved shipping mysteries. With special guest Jason, the boys look at the mystery of the Mary Celest and the SS Ourang M...

Unsolved shipping mysteries

Join Peter and Russell for part 2 of their look at where are all the aliens. Touching on the Fermi Paradox and chatting about the challenges of space, from success and remembering those we lost to disaster. We even ponder the question of what if we are alone?

Join Peter and Russell for part 2 of their look at where are all the aliens.  Touching on the Fermi Paradox and chatting about the challenges of space, from success and remembering those we lost to di...

Aliens - Part 2

Join Pete and Russell as they look skyward and ask where are all the Aliens. So many planets, so many possibilities and yet are we alone?

Join Pete and Russell as they look skyward and ask where are all the Aliens. So many planets, so many possibilities and yet are we alone?

Where are the Aliens - Part 1

Tis the season! Join Peter and Russell as they talk and laugh their way through the traditions if Christmas, regale fun facts surrounding the yuletide ways. Sit back, grab some Christmas cheer and listen in as we trip over ourselves in the most festive way possible.

Tis the season! Join Peter and Russell as they talk and laugh their way through the traditions if Christmas,  regale fun facts surrounding the yuletide ways. Sit back, grab some Christmas cheer and li...

Tis the Season - Christmas Edition

Would you drink from the fountain of youth? Would you like to live long enough to see your great great great great great x 10 grandchildren ? This week Peter and Russell look at life extension and taking medical control of the aging process.

Would you drink from the fountain of youth? Would you like to live long enough to see your great great great great great x 10 grandchildren ? This week Peter and Russell look at life extension and tak...

Life Extension

How has work changed for us over the millennia? Peter and Russell look at where we've come and what's in store for us as workers with the rise of automation.

How has work changed for us over the millennia? Peter and Russell look at where we've come and what's in store for us as workers with the rise of automation.

Working 9 to 5

Pete and Russell talk about AI, what is it? how's it changing our lives and were is it going? We even go off topic and explore a conspiracy theory or two. We don't always have the answers but we will have fun asking questions. Listen in and even join in each week with Sound Bites.

Pete and Russell talk about AI, what is it? how's it changing our lives and were is it going? We even go off topic and explore a conspiracy theory or two. We don't always have the answers but we will ...

AI, what is it.

It's Friday the 13th, join us to find out about the superstitions that scare us, the reasons why we avoid walking under ladders and what you can do to be a Friday the 13th Survivor!

It's Friday the 13th, join us to find out about the superstitions that scare us, the reasons why we avoid walking under ladders and what you can do to be a Friday the 13th Survivor!

Peter and Russell joined in the studio with self proclaimed mayor of Morley. We sit down and takl about small business and the ever changing digital world..

Peter and Russell joined in the studio with self proclaimed mayor of Morley. We sit down and takl about small business and the ever changing digital world..

Interview with Mr 6062 Morley.

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