Lateral with Tom Scott
Tom Scott and David BodycombeAward-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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 194 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationComedy | |||
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- Really good
Tom Scott’s great, the show is let down a little by the “did you know..?” YouTuber types that don’t have much knowledge beyond their in-jokey niches.
Apple Podcasts4Orchardo
Australia7 days ago A very interesting yet easy to listen to podcast. I always go away learning something new too.
Podcast Addict515 days agothom_horne- Lateral may be the best Podcast ever
I truly think this is the best podcast out there! I especially love the episodes with the hosts of Let's Learn Everything! Tom Scott has such a perfect dynamic with his guests but with Caroline, Ella and Tom Lum, they're really unmatched! I've learnt so many fun facts from this show, it's my go-to podcast for any occasion!
Apple Podcasts5maxxus2
United Kingdom20 days ago - Brilliant, fiendish, hilarious
Lateral had become my favourite podcast! The questions are so brilliantly written and it is incredibly satisfying when I work out the answer before the guests (something that’s happened only a handful of times)! They always have such entertaining, witty, intelligent guests on that creates a great dynamic. I’ve found so much great content from this podcast as well. Tom is such a fantastic host - he’s passionate, funny, helps to guide the conversations and make the guests feel comfortable that it ... more
Apple Podcasts5JeffreyDobeUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Excellent concept, sometimes lacking execution
I’ve listened to every single episode, some multiple times. I was downright obsessed. Something happened with the quality of the questions when 2025 came around - they used to consistently scratch that nerdy itch, and suddenly they started falling flat. I wouldn’t be surprised to hear that the budget was cut at the start of 2025. When I recommend this podcast I tell people to listen to an episode from 2024. That being said… I still listen to every episode and it’s still a great podcast. It may n... more
Apple Podcasts4AlecH48
United States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #127 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #225 |  Canada/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #146 |  Italy/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #163 | Australia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #209 |  Germany/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #28 |  India/Comedy |
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What is Lateral about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Lateral with Tom Scott is a fast-paced comedy panel show built around lateral-thinking questions and witty banter. A rotating trio of guests joins the host to brainstorm creative, offbeat answers to trivia-style prompts, with emphasis on curiosity, humorous misdirection, and collaborative problem-solving. Episodes blend education and entertainment through a wide range of topics—from science and technology to history, language, and pop culture—often featuring guests who contribute questions or prompts of their own. A notable strength is how effectively the format sustains energy with rapid-fire riffs and thoughtful explanations, making it engaging for listeners who enjoy nerdy puzzles, quick thinking, and entertaining hosts and guests. The s... more
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Recent guests on Lateral include:
1. Michelle Wong
2. Bob Hagh
3. Rosalie Minnitt
4. Davina Bentley
5. Ed Patrick
6. Sage the Bad Naturalist
7. Verity Babbs
8. Ben Doyle
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