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#375 Ultrarunning, menswear and a meaty row
Is the "Hardest Geezer" a high-endurance trendsetter? Will Ted Baker survive? And what's the beef with lab-grown meat? Olly Mann and The Week delve b…
2 years, 5 months ago
#374 Deserted islands, Africa's youngest leader and showering
What's behind a row about an uninhabited rock? How did Bassirou Diomaye Faye get from a Senegalese jail to the presidency – in just two weeks? And ho…
2 years, 5 months ago
#373 Apologies, sporting pay and a country comeback
Is it time to say sorry for slavery? Can female sport stars close the pay gap? And is country music moving into the mainstream? Olly Mann and The Wee…
2 years, 6 months ago
#372 Egypt, deep-sea mining and age ratings
What's behind the EU's deal with Egypt? Should we mine the seabed for minerals? And are we getting more prudish about movies? Olly Mann and The Week …
2 years, 6 months ago
#371 Derelict homes, Welsh mines and vinyl
What can we do about abandoned property? Are old mines still doing us harm? And what do LP sales tell us about the economy? Olly Mann and The Week de…
2 years, 6 months ago
#370 Methane, whales and Soho Strife
Can satellites stop methane leaks from space? Are British whale-beachings on the rise? And what's gone wrong at Soho House? Olly Mann and The Week de…
2 years, 6 months ago
#369 Measles, karting and TikTok tunes
What's behind the rising number of measles outbreaks? Will a new female karting competition change motorsport for the better? And why are some songs …
2 years, 7 months ago
#368 Ageing leaders, asbestos and getting sozzled
Should political leaders undergo cognitive testing? How did Sydney find itself in the midst of an asbestos crisis? And why are there so many English …
2 years, 7 months ago
#367 Tipping points, hacking and trigger warnings
What would the collapse of a climate regulating ocean current system mean for the world? How hackable is UK infrastructure? And are theatre audiences…
2 years, 7 months ago
#366 Sham science, a fake death and hair-raising prices
Episode 366
Is science facing a credibility crisis? Why did an Indian influencer fake her own death? And should men and women pay the same for a haircut? Olly Ma…
2 years, 7 months ago