Rerun: The world’s biggest-selling chocolate bar underwent a name-change in Britain on 19th July, 1990. Until then - concerned that Brits might refer to their candy as ‘knickers’ - Snickers had been known as ‘Marathon’ in the UK.
31 years later, the decision still smarts for some sections of the confectionary-buying public - but, thanks to the ‘You’re Not Y ... Show More
Yesterday
Elizabeth of Russia's Bloodless Coup
Wearing an armoured breastplate, clasping a silver cross and seizing an Army spontoon, 31 year old Elizabeth Petrovna appeared at the HQ of the elite Preobrazhensky Regiment guards in St. Petersburg on 25th November, 1741 - intent on over-throwing Tzar Ivan VI (a baby), and seizi ... Show More
11m 23s
Mar 2025
Episode 335: The Murder of Madalyn Murray O’Hair – Part 1
Critics called her rude, blasphemous, a destroyer of beliefs and values who popped off like a chain of fireworks in a church. The progressive activism of this lawyer, veteran, mom, fighter, and fan of four-letter-words earned her the nickname The Most Hated Woman in America. This ... Show More
1h 23m
Apr 2024
S3 Ep 20: Nightmare Fuel & Carb Loading
We’re talking… kids presenter styles, the City of Crawley, ‘Owl Man’ the superhero, early stand-up routines, Rom's final marathon preparations, an update on Tom’s very painful toe, Insta Lives with Robbie Williams, being friends with Take That, watching the Amy Winehouse movie wi ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2020
What We’ve Learned This Month
In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we are start out looking at the rather curious phenomenon of the average of your friends being happier, wealthier, and more successful than you.
Next up we have a brief message from our sponsor Backblaze and unlimited automatic backup serv ... Show More
1h 18m
Oct 2019
Episode 21 - Ant
“They’re after me. The Chinese. The Americans. The Russians. The Turks. The North Koreans. I don’t think I’ll last long under torture…”
Episode 21, Season 2.
With: Alan Burgon, Alex Scott Fairley, Benjamin Noble, Torgny G. Aanderaa, Julia Morizawa, Valentina Alexeeva, A.R. Olivi ... Show More
22m 45s
Nov 2024
The One About Broadway
This week, Bob and Monét chat about a new TikTok trend, rhyming twin names, and why Monét unfollowed the Kardashians. They also talk about Facebook as a digital scrapbook, subdermal chips, and how cold Jacob’s studio is. Plus, Bob shares his experience at the Wicked premiere and ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2021
Ep 319: Theo Von, Beat 'Em and Eat 'Em!
Bobby sends a snake. Theo gets rattled. Khalyla reminisces about High School colognes. We talk waterslides of pee, cum crystals, Tarzan in Manhattan, Theo's special Regular People, and Bobby preaches to the brothers and sisters.
Watch Theo's Special 'Regular People': https://www ... Show More
1h 16m
Apr 2025
S4 Ep 16: Marathon Prep & Aubergine Ragu
We’re talking… Rom’s Marathon preparations, the upcoming Davis/Ranganathan family meet-up, vegan mums, Tom’s aubergine ragu, protein obsessions, Mandrill vest tops, angry organs, Rom as a scaffolder, maverick school teachers, overzealous disciplining and some pretty harsh nicknam ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2
Aimee Lou Wood on Film Club + a DOUBLE BILL of films of the week
Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recomm ... Show More
1h 17m