Zoology Podcasts

No Such Thing As A Fish

No Such Thing As A Fish

Ever wonder why some rats dream of travel, or how a Victorian parlor game transformed into the modern personality questionnaire? Welcome to No Such Thing As A Fish, the podcast where the world’s most eccentric, bizarre, and downright fascinating facts collide. Hosted by a team of researchers who spend their lives scouring the depths of human knowledge, each episode is a high-energy romp through the obscure corners of history, science, and pop culture. Whether they are dissecting the oddities of professional horse sheath cleaning, debating the architectural ingenuity of Barbra Streisand’s private basement mall, or investigating the historical obsession with Victorian hats, the hosts manage to make the most surreal topics feel essential. You will find a perfect blend of rigorous research and lighthearted banter, often joined by special guests who bring their own unique curiosities to the table. For those who crave even more, the Little Fish bonus episodes offer a delightful community-focused experience, where listener-submitted trivia takes center stage. From the physics of air pressure to the strange mating habits of spiny anteaters, the show celebrates the sheer weirdness of our planet. It is an intellectual playground for the perpetually curious, proving that the more you know, the more you realize that truth is always stranger—and funnier—than fiction. Pull up a chair and prepare to become the most interesting person at any dinner party.

Evil Genius with Russell Kane

BBC Sounds

Ever wonder if your favorite historical figure was actually a nightmare, or if that adorable animal in the nature documentary is secretly a cold-blooded villain? Hosted by Russell Kane, Evil Genius is the ultimate courtroom for the famous, the infamous, and the misunderstood. Each episode, Russell brings together a panel of comedians and experts to put a subject on trial. Whether they are dissecting the chaotic life of a legendary train robber, questioning the saintly status of Joan of Arc, or debating if a koala is a brilliant survivor or just a repulsive, territorial mess, the show peels back the layers of myth to find the messy reality underneath. It is a brilliant blend of deep-dive research and sharp, irreverent comedy where no reputation is safe. The show excels at challenging the sanitised versions of history and nature we were taught in school. You will learn about the bizarre evolutionary traits of wasps, the erratic personal life of Mozart, and the strange, phantom myths surrounding Helen of Troy. If you enjoy having your assumptions dismantled with wit and genuine scientific curiosity, this is the place to be. Join the jury as Russell and his guests weigh the facts, argue over the legends, and decide once and for all: are these icons and critters geniuses, or are they truly evil?

Here's What You Do

Here's What You Do Quiz Trivia

Welcome to Here's What You Do, the quiz show where the games are bespoke, the stakes are questionable, and the hosts are frequently just as baffled as you are. Join TV game developers James and Jonny alongside their friend John as they put their friendship—and their general knowledge—to the ultimate test. Each episode, the trio tackles three unique, high-energy quizzes designed to challenge their wits, lateral thinking, and occasionally their grasp of the alphabet. Whether they are debating the statistical likelihood of obscure events, naming their way through rapid-fire pop culture categories, or attempting to debunk internet conspiracy theories, the show is defined by its chaotic charm. You never quite know what you are going to get; one week you might find yourself deep in an animal-themed taxonomy challenge, and the next you are listening to the hosts hilariously struggle against AI-generated trivia. Beyond the structured games, the show is a playground for observational humor and friendly, competitive banter. It is interactive, unpredictable, and perfect for listeners who love to shout the answers at their speakers. With a mix of brain-teasers, strange facts, and total nonsense, the show invites you to pull up a chair, pick your favorite game, and see if you can outscore the hosts. Come for the trivia, stay for the glorious, unpolished chemistry of three friends trying—and often failing—to take a game show seriously.

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

iHeartPodcasts

Ever wonder why your reality feels just a little bit off? Stuff To Blow Your Mind is your weekly gateway into the weirdest corners of the universe. Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick serve as your guides through the intersection of science, philosophy, and pop culture, proving that the truth is often far stranger than fiction. The show thrives on its signature curiosity-driven format. One day, you might find yourself deep in a biological analysis of why evolution rarely gifts animals both impenetrable armor and potent venom, using Marvel villains as a jumping-off point for real-world zoological study. The next, you are diving into listener mailbags that weave together Scottish electronic music, the history of vintage children’s educational books, the geological mystery of lightning-struck sand, and the complex inner workings of cellular biology. Whether they are dissecting the mechanics of the natural world or exploring the strange fringes of human imagination, the hosts maintain an inquisitive, scholarly, and deeply conversational tone. There is a palpable sense of wonder here; the show excels at finding the profound in the unexpected. If you possess a restless intellect and a hunger to understand the mysteries of the cosmos and our own evolutionary history, this podcast offers a fascinating, multidisciplinary journey that challenges your perception of the world one episode at a time.