The Just Interesting Podcast
Join Martin Robin and Alex each week as we bring you little-known facts and stupid news stories that are ...well...just interesting!
Episodes
April 16, 2024 • 46 mins
What makes you happy? Martin and Robin discuss the surprising results of a new study into the UNHAPPIEST places to live, and ask whether those places can be made better. Plus we respond to your comments and pose a riddle!
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April 12, 2024 • 70 mins
The big 150! We couldn't have done it without you all, so thank you so so much from Robin, Alex and Martin. As a celebration for reaching this milestone, we thought we'd take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of the weirdest conspiracy theories we've ever encountered, while answering some of your questions.
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March 27, 2024 • 65 mins
This week we're talking about the best spies from history! Some of these guys would make James Bond look like a boy scout. Who do you think we should have included? Let us know in the comments below!
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March 11, 2024 • 42 mins
Alex, Martin and Robin look at the latest statistics and studies to find an answer to what the ideal prison should be. Plus we respond to your comments and reveal a riddle!
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March 4, 2024 • 43 mins
Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast! This week, we chat about AI. how safe is it? And what does the near future look like with it becoming an increasing part of our day-to-day lives? And in case Skynet is listening, we welcome our new AI overlords!
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February 19, 2024 • 49 mins
The Fermi Paradox asks why we haven't discovered alien life, if it exists? Alex, Martin and Robin discuss scientists' theories to answer the Fermi Paradox - and they're all terrifying. Plus we respond to your comments and pose a riddle!
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February 12, 2024 • 50 mins
Welcome to the Just Interesting Podcast! This week, we discuss some of the perhaps lesser-known dictators in power today, in some of the least free societies across the world.
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January 22, 2024 • 47 mins
Welcome back! This week Alex & Robin discuss some of the most harrowing survival stories we could find. Tales of human perseverance, determination, and ingenuity. Were there any that we missed?
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January 15, 2024 • 69 mins
Welcome, one and all, to 2024! As is customary on Just Interesting, we like to check in with Nostradamus, Baba Vanga and other mystics claiming to know what will happen in the year ahead. Will any of these predictions come true? Plus we respond to your comments and reveal a riddle!
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January 9, 2024 • 43 mins
Alex, Martin and Robin discuss three famous inventions that were created for entirely different - and sometimes very misguided - reasons. Plus we respond to your comments and pose a riddle!
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December 25, 2023 • 41 mins
Happy Christmas one and all! We hope you're having a lovely day today and are properly spoiling yourself with lots of gifts and delicious foods, and of course, a great Christmas movie. Let us know what your favourites are, and see if you agree with our verdicts!
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December 11, 2023 • 53 mins
What Aliens Will Look Like According To Science | The Just interesting Podcast #140
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November 13, 2023 • 62 mins
Alex and Robin discuss the deadliest outlaws of the Old Wild West. Plus we respond to your comments and share a riddle!
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October 30, 2023 • 79 mins
Facts You Didn't Know About Our Favourite Films
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October 23, 2023 • 51 mins
Alex, Martin and Robin discuss very cute animals! That could kill you in a variety of ways. Plus we challenge you with a riddle and respond to your comments!
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October 16, 2023 • 57 mins
Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast! This week, we're discussing the lives of some of the richest people who have ever lived. If you found yourself with an unimaginable amount of money, what would you do with it? Let us know in the comments below!
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October 9, 2023 • 46 mins
Martin, Alex and Robin discuss the recent headline-grabbing presentation of extra-terrestrial corpses to the Mexican Congress. Are they real? And what does it mean to humanity if they are? Plus we respond to your comments and challenge you with a riddle!
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October 2, 2023 • 50 mins
Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast! This week, Alex & Robin discuss some of the most bizarre medieval foods. Would you try any of these dishes?
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September 25, 2023 • 46 mins
Martin, Alex and Robin discuss three strange cases of people who might prove reincarnation. Plus a riddle and we respond to your comments!
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September 18, 2023 • 48 mins
Alex and Robin discuss five films that predicted the future with uncanny accuracy and eerie prophecy. Plus Alex reads a riddle and we respond to your comments!
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