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Award-winning comedy panel game about weird questions with wonderful answers. Each week, Tom Scott is joined by three guests to ask each other questions with a sideways twist. There's no points or prizes - just reputation and bragging rights on the line. Enquiries and question submissions: www.lateralcast.com. Ad-free shows and bonus content: www.lateralcast.com/club.

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Recent Guests

Ali Spagnola
A YouTube creator known for her entertaining and creative projects.
Episode: 154: Beware: falling house
Evan Edinger
YouTuber and cultural commentator
YouTube
Episode: 152: Microwaving chocolate
Abby Cox
Historian and commentator on women's history and fashion history
YouTube
Episode: 152: Microwaving chocolate
Ruth Amos
Inventor and YouTuber known for Kids Invent Stuff
Kids Invent Stuff
Episode: 152: Microwaving chocolate
Macy Gilliam
A guest from Morning Brew, a huge fan of the show.
Morning Brew
Episode: 150: Here's a xylophone
Toby Howell
Co-host of the breakfast news podcast of Morning Brew.
Morning Brew
Episode: 150: Here's a xylophone
Neal Freyman
Co-host of Morning Brew Daily, a business news podcast.
Morning Brew
Episode: 150: Here's a xylophone
Karen Chu
Co-host of Good Job Brain, trivia podcast
Good Job Brain
Episode: 149: Sea 26
Colin Felton
Co-host of Good Job Brain and trivia expert
Good Job Brain
Episode: 149: Sea 26

Host

Tom Scott
Host of a comedy panel game that explores quirky questions with guests from various backgrounds, known for his engaging hosting style and ability to create a light-hearted atmosphere.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.4k ratings
  • How many is this now?

    I must believe that Tom is destined to be a game show host. I can’t count how many of his quiz-show type offerings I have enjoyed.

    Here he brings on clever guests and asks them lateral thinking questions to bend their brains.

    But it’s not just Tom at the helm. Each guest brings questions of their own, and everyone gets in on the fun. Sometimes the journey is better than the answer itself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BartSimpson
    United Statesa month ago
  • W

    This is a w show

    Very 6 7

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sigma reviewer…
    United States2 months ago
  • I love this podcast so much!

    I have ravenously listened through the whole back catalogue, through every single episode. The novel format, interesting questions, Tom Scott's hosting, and the wonderful eclectic selection of guests means every episode could well be worth another few listens over each. Oh, as an aside, Bill Sunderland and Dani Siller are a perfectly hilarious duo.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Macmuggo
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great pod. Nerd content for nerds, fun facts aplenty. Very funny and so easy to listen to

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lilweezy
    2 months ago
  • Peak

    Funny and teaches you new things. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alpha-Lyrae
    United States3 months ago

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Overall, it is praised for being both entertaining and intellectually stimulating, making it a go-to choice for trivia enthusiasts.
Listeners appreciate the comedic and educational blend of content, often enjoying the strange trivia and creative questioning format.
Some listeners express a desire for more engagement with the audience beyond the show format, feeling like an afterthought in discussions.
The dynamic interactions between the host and guests bring a delightful energy that enhances the listening experience.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#239
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#99
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#204
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#96
Australia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#129
Germany/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#216
Italy/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

156: Newspaper espionage
Q: How do special glasses help Eli while rock climbing?
They allow him to look straight ahead and see his climbing partner above without straining his neck.
156: Newspaper espionage
Q: Why did Matthew Tunnicliffe challenge the valid word E-L in Scrabble?
He wanted to keep an invalid word on the board to enable him to play a stronger word during his turn.
156: Newspaper espionage
Q: How did Alfred Vail's visit to a newspaper office become significant?
Alfred Vail observed the newspaper's movable type press to improve the efficiency of Morse code, studying the frequency of letters used.
154: Beware: falling house
Q: In 2011, teenager Akelle Carr was given the nickname The Crime Stopper in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. He wasn't a police officer, vigilante, or involved in law and order in any way. Why did he get that epithet?
He was a high school basketball phenomenon, and everyone in East Baltimore flocked to watch him play, thus he stopped crime by drawing crowds.
154: Beware: falling house
Q: In a certain profession, a standard set of instructions will contain a list of items and their amounts in percentages. These values will always add up to more than 100%. One item is usually listed with the same percentage. Name the profession, the item and its value.
The profession is baking, and the item is flour at 100%.

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This podcast features a unique blend of comedy and education, structured around a panel game format where guests tackle quirky and unconventional questions. Each episode is characterized by the humorous banter among the host and guests, who engage with odd trivia and challenges, allowing them to showcase their knowledge and creativity without the pressure of winning. Notably, the show emphasizes the joy of inquiry and exploration, prompting laughter and insightful discussions that reflect diverse perspectives on various topics. Such an interactive and playful atmosphere likely appeals to listeners who have a love for trivia, curiosity, and light-hearted yet intellectually stimulating content.

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Lateral launched 3 years ago and published 158 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Lateral include:

1. Ali Spagnola
2. Evan Edinger
3. Abby Cox
4. Ruth Amos
5. Macy Gilliam
6. Toby Howell
7. Neal Freyman
8. Karen Chu

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