No Such Thing As A Fish
No Such Thing As A Fish
SummaryEver 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.
Updated Jul 5, 2026
Episodes
Little Fish: I believed it when Pythagoras said it
From President Garfield's math proofs to four-headed echidnas, we investigate the oddest facts you sent our way.
No Such Thing As An Unlucky Fountain
Archibald Gracy IV survived the Titanic by swimming in the ship's heated saltwater pool before it sank.
Little Fish: Shall we put a podcast on? What a stupid idea!
Explore facts about dating, pasta-themed Spotify playlists, and the strange history behind the name Lidl.
No Such Thing As A Glazed Lizard Donut
Artistic works receive more favorable reviews when given pretentious titles, a phenomenon linked to conceptual art.
Little Fish: Really Siding With The Baddies
From hat-pissing hooligans to ear-growing scientists, we dive into a bizarre collection of listener-submitted facts.
No Such Thing As The Metal Bloke
Comedian Nish Kumar joins the show to discuss James Cameron, the origins of the Terminator, and comic superstitions.
Little Fish: I've Booked Us In A Lovely Toilet
Discover why guinea pigs need toilets, why German trucks had reverse gear issues, and the truth about radioactive fruit.
No Such Thing As Poddyversity Challenge
From ancient Sami shamanic drums to the evolution of the Turing test, this episode investigates the nature of humanity.
Little Fish: Accordion To Whom?
The team investigates the Swedish myth that ten thousand abandoned accordions are buried beneath a parking lot.
No Such Thing As Chekhov's Volcano
Discover why babies cry for hours, how 17th-century physics experiments work, and the truth about baby talk.
Little Fish: It's Nice To Say Titicaca
Discover the Huli wig school, the truth about random numbers, and the secret etymology of getting off with someone.
No Such Thing As A Pastronaut
Hairnets were popularized in the early 20th century not for hygiene, but to save the industry after bobs became vogue.
Little Fish: Swallowing A Fabergé Egg
From Montana speed limits to a rhino political campaign, explore wild facts including a long-lost Fabergé egg saga.
No Such Thing As Uncle Egg
Wild oats are sentient weeds that plant themselves, while China leads a global revolution in electric vehicle technology.
Little Fish: Unencumbered By Any Knowledge
From double-headed facts about nuclear labs to drunk drivers foiled by daylight savings, uncover oddball trivia.
No Such Thing As A Ham Bag
Discover the origins of rhyming slang, the secret to high IQ scores, and the truth about eponyms with Susie Dent.
Little Fish: Violent Dave
Discover why the poker boom was named after Chris Moneymaker, how Lamborghinis are named, and why pandas count as poo.
No Such Thing As A Second-Placed Helmet
Humans evolved to hunt by running, but pushing your limits can lead to shrinking brains and losing your dignity.
Little Fish: No Harm, No Foul
Explore everything from answer songs and reversed rivers to the curious, fact-filled lives of history's oddest figures.
No Such Thing As The God of Snooze Buttons
Lou Wallace invented fishing rod parts and religious epics, but history incorrectly credits him with the snooze button.
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