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No Such Thing As A Fish

No Such Thing As A Fish
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Canada
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Artificial Intelligence
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Joseph Bazalgette
New Zealand
Ufos
Roald Amundsen
Captain Scott
Muriel Howarth
Eleanor Of Aquitaine

The official channel for the show about everything: four dorks discuss the most amazing facts they’ve learned over the last seven days.

The multi award-winning, globe-travelling, 600-million-download phenomenon. Hosted by Dan Schreiber, James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray and Anna Ptaszynski.

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Live from the Royal Institution, Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss bird songs, big starfish, basic security and Bertha Suttner.

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James does some gratuitous celebrity name-dropping while he, Dan and Anna discuss YOUR facts. This week's subjects include revels, rocks and railways. And Dan, James and Anna shout-out eight more Friend of the Podcast custodians.

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Live from the Royal Institution, Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss warmed fog, weird fines and wind farms.

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The gang discuss YOUR facts, and Dan completes a Rubik's cube in just a few seconds. This week's subjects include Pakistan, pubs and printing papers. And Anna, James and Andy shout-out eight more Friend of the Podcast custodians.

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Bertie Terrilliams
Curator of the Margate Crab Museum
Margate Crab Museum
Episode: No Such Thing As No Such Thing As A Crab
Greg Foot
Science communicator and presenter of Sliced Bread; creator of The Baby Fact Check
BBC/No Such Thing As A Fish guest
Episode: No Such Thing As Chekhov's Volcano
Stephen Fry
Guest taking a walking tour promo for Voice Map, narrated by Stephen Fry
QI collaboration (Voice Map walking tours)
Episode: No Such Thing As A Pastronaut
Manu Henriot
Writer for QI, Elf; co-host of Lunchbox Envy
QI Productions
Episode: No Such Thing As A Whale In Your Car
Susie Dent
Lexicographical legend, Chief Wordsmith on Countdown
Channel 4 / Countdown
Episode: No Such Thing As A Ham Bag
Amy Gledhill
Guest on No Such Thing As A Fish
Northern News / Single Ladies in Your Area (as referenced)
Episode: No Such Thing As Imaginary Flumps
Zoe Lyons
Comedian and guest on the episode
Episode: No Such Thing As A Second-Placed Helmet
Angela Barnes
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Comedian
Episode: No Such Thing As Elizabeth I's Burnt Umber
Daliso Chaponda
Brilliantly funny stand-up comedian and writer
British comedian; topical storm tour
Episode: No Such Thing As Doing A Solzhenitsyn

Hosts

Dan Schreiber
Host of No Such Thing As A Fish; long-running contributor with deep familiarity with the format.
James Harkin
Part of the four-host panel; renowned for facilitating rapid-fire facts and banter.
Anna Ptaszynski
Co-host bringing balance and wit to the panel with strong conversational presence.
Andrew Hunter Murray
Co-host and regular panelist known for storytelling and thoughtful humor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 45.4k ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The key ok
    Australiaa month ago
  • My happy place

    I listen to fish so much, my dog knows the theme tune. ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Archangelagent
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Interesting podcast

    The show is great and the interaction between the members of the pod is entertaining particularly when Anna is on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    martin j k 65
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The highlight of my week, wherever I am

    I’ve been listening to No Such Thing As A Fish since the very beginning, all those moons ago, and it’s still one of the highlights of my week. The combination of fascinating facts, genuine friendship, and wonderfully silly humour is unlike anything else out there. Somehow, after hundreds of episodes, the team still manages to surprise me, teach me something new, and make me laugh out loud.

    I live and work abroad, and this podcast has become my little piece of home. No matter where I am, hearing... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Speedbird17
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Too amazing

    Yes yes yes yes yes!!!!!!! You must watch this! Now! I said, right now! Do not read any bad reviews of this podcast! If you are bored, watch this and you will be unbored forever! WAAAAAAATCH!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chaw2019
    Australia2 months ago

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Listeners value the mix of trivia, banter, and nerdy enthusiasm that feels like group study with friends.
The show is funny, informative, and reliably entertaining because of the strong host dynamic.
The format and recurrent guests (and sometimes stand-ins) keep content fresh and engaging for long-time fans.

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No Such Thing As Elizabeth I's Burnt Umber
Q: You have a sheet of paper in front of you; is it like the colors are projected, or more internal for you when you see them on the page?
Angela explains it's an internal visualization rather than an external projection, with the color immediately associated with the symbol in her mind, not a percept that appears on the page.
No Such Thing As A Simon Cowell Bell
Q: How interesting is the correlation between heartbeats and firing a gun?
It’s fascinating; heartbeats impact memory and reaction time, suggesting that snipers time their shots according to their heartbeats.
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Q: What does it mean when you say a word in Archie language?
In Mohawk, a single verb can have 1,502,839 possible forms depending on various factors.

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A humor-forward show about the curious, the odd, and the astonishing facts discovered across weeks by a tight-knit quartet. The group thrives on rapid-fire trivia, witty banter, and playful storytelling that blends science, history, and culture with accessible curiosity. Episodes often feature listener-submitted facts, running inside jokes, and friendly debates, creating a warm, communal atmosphere that rewards fans with new trivia, entertaining riffs, and unexpected connections. A standout is the consistent four-host dynamic that fuels high-energy yet approachable conversations, making it appealing for listeners who want bite-sized learning wrapped in humor and camaraderie.

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No Such Thing As A Fish launched 12 years ago and published 830 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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1. Bertie Terrilliams
2. Greg Foot
3. Stephen Fry
4. Manu Henriot
5. Susie Dent
6. Amy Gledhill
7. Zoe Lyons
8. Angela Barnes

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