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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

Charlotte McDonnell
Co-host of What's All This Then?
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Episode: 213: Zebra and banana leaf
Libby Watson
Co-host of What's All This Then?
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Episode: 213: Zebra and banana leaf
Daniel Peake
Puzzle editor for The Telegraph and contributor to Only Connect
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John Cantrell
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Episode: 212: The bad hotel
James Smales
Quiz writer and television professional
Here's What You Do
Episode: 212: The bad hotel
Jonny Robins
Quiz writer and television professional
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Episode: 212: The bad hotel
Dani Siller
Co-creator of Escape This Podcast and Solve This Murder
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Episode: 211: A bucket of ears
Bill Sunderland
Writer for Solve This Murder and co-creator of Escape This Podcast
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Episode: 211: A bucket of ears
Ria Lina
Comedian known for Mock the Week and the Ria Bellion Tour
Episode: 211: A bucket of ears

Host

Tom Scott
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 6.9k ratings
  • Never miss an episode!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    some1
    a month ago
  • A fun, quirky, wholesome podcast where you learn stupid things having fun 😊

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Pomme
    a month ago
  • Podcast Addict
    Forté
    2 months ago
  • I like cheese

    Hello!!! I love cheese a one of the episodes talks about cheese and because I love cheese I love the episodes. Muy bien

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Potato master threethousand
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • What about the Mitten?

    Love this show but Tom Scott just listed the 4 states with the longest coastline and Michigan wasn’t one of them? Help me understand 🧐

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DopeyJen55
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise the witty banter and diverse guest mix.
Guests' questions and dynamic banter often stand out more than the host at times.
The format's mix of humor and surprisingly educational moments is a strong draw.

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#130
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#188
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#150
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#161
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#181
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Talking Points

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212: The bad hotel
Q: Something that has saved countless lives dates back to 1911 when Edward Hines was driving behind a faulty tanker. What idea did this inspire?
A leaking milk truck left a continuous white trail on the road. Hines realized that a permanent centre line could separate opposing lanes and reduce head-on collisions.
212: The bad hotel
Q: In 1928, a patron of a Chicago bar suddenly ordered and ate 13 sandwiches, then left disappointed. Why?
When agents entered a speakeasy, the patron used the sandwiches to make the money on the counter look like payment for food rather than alcohol. He ate all 13 to maintain the story, but the agents searched the bar and he did not get his alcohol.
206: Chair on a pole
Q: In some California cities, why might someone earn about $10 simply for closing a car door?
Because in crowded urban areas with delivery work and gig economy roles, close-quarters tasks like door closing could be paid as micro-tasks or driver-assistance duties, particularly in high-traffic or regulated environments, though the exact mechanism varies by city.
206: Chair on a pole
Q: After getting his wisdom teeth removed, Nate starts using two toothbrushes every time he brushes. Why?
Because one toothbrush for cleaning the mouth and another as a time-keeper using its timer function to pace brushing, especially for the areas around the extraction sites where gentleness is required.
203: Looking for a hot rod
Q: How has 40% of Argentina's population been affected by the arrival of a Swedish ship in Buenos Aires in 1907?
The discussion converged on the idea that the ship's colors (blue and yellow) inspired the Boca Juniors team colors and that a large portion of the population later supported the team, linking a maritime event to sports fandom.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lateral

What is Lateral about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A witty, brain-bending panel show centered on lateral-thinking questions, banter, and storytelling. Each episode teams a single host with three guests from science, media, education, and comedy to trade questions that twist common ideas into surprising answers. The format emphasizes entertaining dialogue, clever misdirections, and informative tangents rather than prizes or points, with frequent guest-promos and lively host-guest chemistry that keeps the mood light, curious, and educational. Across episodes, recurring strengths include strong question-writing, diverse guest mix (from scientists and educators to comedians and content creators), and a knack for turning obscure trivia into engaging, shareable moments. A standout is the balance ... more

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Recent guests on Lateral include:

1. Charlotte McDonnell
2. Libby Watson
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4. John Cantrell
5. James Smales
6. Jonny Robins
7. Dani Siller
8. Bill Sunderland

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