Wool is warm, absorbs water and odors, plus it’s flame resistant. In short, wool is amazing!
In this episode we explore how wool is different from hair. We go on a sheep safari at Cuyama Lamb in California, meet expert wool weaver Zefren Anderson and catch up with our favorite wooly hero Alpaca Jack.
Plus a wool-worthy mystery sound and an Moment of Um tha ... Show More
Jul 14
Why are brains so squishy?
Our brains are amazing machines, but they are also very delicate. We have to wear helmets when we bike, skate, or do other activities where we might bang our skulls. Why is the brain so sensitive? Turns out, it’s a soft blob a lot like tofu, but that softness lets it do some pret ... Show More
34 m
Aug 2023
No Such Thing As Whistling At A Fact
Dan, James, Andrew and Cariad Lloyd discuss valuable wool, recycled stool, Suffragettes and PDFs.Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish o ... Show More
50m 31s
Jun 2022
A Moonlight Ride on a Magic Carpet
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll visit a workshop that produces beautiful, Persian-style carpets. Their designs are so rich and intricate, there’s something almost magical about them. 😴
Sound design: crickets 🌾
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧
Writer: Alexandra ✍️
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51m 15s
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Q'orianka Kilcher (Yellowstone, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) stars in a Cherokee tale about a clever rabbit who craftily tries pulling the wool — and fur — over everyone’s eyes.</span></p>
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