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Goon Show Archives

Goons
The Goon Show
Goon Show
Comedy
BBC
British Government
Croquet
Photography
The Great String Robberies
Telephone
Highway Road Signs
Colombo
Guided Naffy
Woodworking
Ventriloquism
Coffee
Homemaking
English Language
Paul Simon
Theremin
World War I

Archives of the classic, old-time radio, The Goon Show. There's nothing funnier in the world :)

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The little-known German-language musical about a horrible disaster was itself a horrible disaster. Expert Clare Sera sings and dances her way into our hearts and into our podcast.

Much love and thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.

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Sci-fi's most iconic sound effect. Repeated over and over. Without using an actual theremin. Plus beef-back bacon.

Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.

Your hosts are Danno Sullivan and Clare Sera.

Croquet is OK!

Experts Clare Sera and Danno Sullivan lay all their cards on the croquet table to live out their own kind of hoop dreams.

The highway of life is much like the actual highway, in that they're both highways. Just pull to the side for safety.

Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.

Your hosts are Danno Sullivan and Clare Sera.

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Danno Sullivan
Expert on the theremin and its applications
Episode: The SPOOKY THEREMIN SOUND EFFECTS Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Clare Sera
Ice cream truck driver and expert on ice cream vending
Episode: The “Ice Cream Truck Races” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Marianne Higgins
Professor of Traditional Studies at the University of Coeur d'Alene
University of Coeur d'Alene
Episode: The “Auntie Clare’s Happy Home Magazine” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Charles de Hoog
Chemical engineer at Dow Cornell
Dow Cornell
Episode: The “Auntie Clare’s Happy Home Magazine” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Claire Sarah
Amateur woodworker sharing experiences about starting in woodworking
Episode: The “GETTING STARTED WITH WOODWORKING” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy

Hosts

Clare Sera
Co-host with strong background in publishing and homemaking topics; frequently participates in lighthearted, expertise-led banter.
Dan O'Sullivan
Co-host and frequent interlocutor, known for sharp wit and hosting cadence; partners with Clare Sera on casual-expert conversations.
Danno Sullivan
Guest-turned-host with knowledge of theremin and quirky topics; contributes technical curiosity and comedic banter.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Hoorah!

    I was just complaining to my cousin that a podcast of Goon Show reruns didn’t exist and low and behold! It does!

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    Mirmidonne
    Canada2 years ago

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Fans appreciate the blend of expertise and goofy humor in episodes.
Hoorah! a joyous nod to Goon Show reruns-filled nostalgia.
Listeners often praise the playful banter and offbeat topics.

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The “Ice Cream Truck Races” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Q: How did this come about? How fast can you go? And are you selling ice cream as you race, or is that a completely separate activity?
Clare explains that the ice cream truck drag races combine racing with selling ice cream, with specific sales quotas to meet while racing.

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What is Goon Show Archives about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners get a humorous tour through classic radio comedy, featuring discussions and banter with a core duo who riff on strange topics, quirky experts, and showbiz anecdotes. Episodes mix long-running Goon Show lore with offbeat interviews and absurd, lighthearted experiments from linguistics to photography, croquet, and niche crafts. The vibe is playful, conversation-driven, and eclectic, often leaning into comedic storytelling, improvisation, and tasteful wit. This catalog likely appeals to fans of retro radio, fans of the hosts' banter, and listeners who enjoy nerdy dives into unusual niches with a light, entertaining touch. Noteworthy is the recurring blend of polished expertise and goofy side quests, creating a distinctive, bingeable ... more

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2. Clare Sera
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