Best Useless Knowledge Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 56 - Is there a collective noun for collective nouns? 56:04

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Send us a text Have you herd the latest episode from Who Takes the Socks Off? People are flocking to listen to it, and so they ought as the boys take great pride in their work. There's a murmuration of conspiracy in parliment about this pod and it's business of answering questions but fear not, no need to brood on the subject, because for once they…

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Pixelated Peril (PC Games of Our Childhood) 1:05:10

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On episode 4, we profess our love for all things pixelated in retro PC gaming! Kim and Pam swap the joystick and game controller and for the computer keyboard and mouse and discuss their memories of playing PC games in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s! From Carmen Sandiego to Wolfenstein, they'll discuss where it all began and games they endlessly and unapo…

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Episode 55 - What would be the most useless superpower? 1:12:29

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Send us a text Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's two twats and an international comedy person! Yes, this month Ross and Simon are once again joined by Michael Frankland and we're talking superpowers. More to the point, shit superpowers. Would you like to be able to fly but only 6 inches off the ground? Be able to speak to animals but only when …

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Fast Takes at Ridgemont High 57:18

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Listen in on episode 3, as we discuss all the hot takes, fun mall montages, probably unfair critiques, and sneaky cameos of the 1982 cult classic, Fast Times at Ridgemont High! What's our rating? What did Pam reminisce about? Which character does Kim absolutely detest? And how 'bout that soundtrack, amiright? (Oh, and obvi, we’re heavy on the spoil…

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Episode 54 - What would your 10 commandments be? 1:19:46

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Send us a text Thou shalt not pass by this episode! Yes we're getting all biblical on your asses. The 10 commandments. Stone tablets containing the word of God, or in our case, of Jebus & Glenn Brayley. While Glenn goes down a road of semi-serious advice for non-sinners, Simon gives us the 10 commandments of the podcast itself. There are games galo…

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Saved by the Trope! 52:28

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From the laugh tracks to the will-they-won't-they tension, we're breaking down the most iconic (and utterly ridiculous) sitcom tropes that have taken over our screens for decades. Listen in as Kim and Pam dig into what works, what doesn't, and why we still can't resist a good "very special episode"By Kim+Pam

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Socks Off - Summer 2025 3:16

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Send us a text This is not an episode You should not listen to this unless you want to know what will be happening over the next couple of months, or you just like the sound of our voices or something. Bit odd if you ask me. Anyway, has anyone seen Ross? I got this weird message from Valencio saying something about bondage? Better go and try to fin…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 25 - Skip or Sing? 14:39

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Send us a text This week our Socks; Ross and Simon, are joined by Tyler the social media creator (see what we did there?) and they're posing another of our randomly selected would you rather questions to him. Which would be more awkward, to have to skip everywhere or sing everything? Either way, funerals will never be the same again! So which would…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 24 - Silence is golden or back you aint holdin' 23:16

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Send us a text This week, Ross and Simon are joined by the beautifully unfiltered Mike Batho from The Reclining Pair Podcast to wrestle with a hypothetical that could ruin friendships, family dinners, and job interviews alike. The choice is simple: Total Silence or Total Transparency. No filters. No secrets. Just raw, unedited brain nonsense 24/7. …

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Episode 53 - Do Bees Even Have Knees? 1:02:29

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Send us a text Bees! Bringers of life and pollination. Fuzzy cousin of the hateful-sting-bastard and all-round busy little Apis! But do they actually possess the idiomatic knees that are so often bandied about to convey brilliance? Are these “bee’s knees” a real anatomical feature, or just another bizarre phrase humans have cooked up during a sugar…

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Ice Breaker Questions (Part One) 39:15

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In this debut episode, you'll get to know the sister duo behind Sisterical! ...featuring your two hosts, Pam, (the quirky Gen-Xer), and Kim, (the snarky Millennial). Listen in to enjoy part one of their ice breaker questions series. They'll answer questions like: What song would be in the soundtrack of their lives? What are we terrible at that we w…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 23 - Ex Unicycle or Hate Filled Pogo Stick? AKA Doubling up on the Cuck 27:21

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Send us a text ITS UNPRECEDENTED!! 1 Episode - 2 QUESTIONS! Yes, you read that right. This week our friend.... well, colleague.... this guy from work, Tom AKA T-Willy, has joined us to answer not one but two questions! Will he pick the Mega Ex over Hatred filled strangers? Will he pick Unicycle over Pogostick? Either way, recording live from his in…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 22 - To Brow or not Two Brows? 27:22

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Send us a text Eyebrows, what the fuck are they all about then? I mean what do they even really do? Well, whatever the answer may be, without them you, I, and everyone else, would look bloody weird! Then again, no one wants to be walking about with a giant caterpillar on their forehead right? Well, International man of comedy Michael Frankland has …

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 21 - Choose your knocker wisely! 28:14

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Send us a text Knockers are great aren't they? Unfortunately, Ross has never seen Labyrinth, so is unaware of just how contradictory they can be! Sunjai Arif however understands all to well, and that's why this week's question is perfect for him. So which door will you choose, and which knocker will you be? Will you be the bringer of truth or the l…

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Episode 52 - What The F*** are the Two of us Doing? 55:24

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Send us a text Yikes! Self-indulgent bullshit alert! Like anyone cares about three, yes three, new games, or that one fact you throw in the middle Simon!? Yes, we're all very impressed with Ross' new theme tunes and his love of the Channel 84 crew, yadda, yadda, yadda. God, this episode is just two blokes self-fellating over their own podcast and t…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 20 - Mate or Date? 21:52

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Send us a text Well, by now you all know the socks like to talk shit, but this time they really are "talking shit". Ross, Simon and guest Matt Roseblade are talking excrement, and lots of it. With a question of scatalogical proportions, the debate rages and eventually a decision must be made as to who's toilet will be getting blocked, your mate's o…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 19 - Hair Brush or Skin Tissue 20:27

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Send us a text This is easliy the grossest question yet, but *checks notes* Glenn Braley handles it with all the professionalism you'd expect from one of the south coast comedy scene's top hosts! The wheel of misfortune has delivered a doozy, and the boys aren't one to shy away from the nitty gritty of it. (Simon would like to apologise to everybod…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 18 - Random Nude or Sexy-Talk Dude? 21:37

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Send us a text This weeks question is saucier than Babs Windsor Camping and not only did our guest answer the question he ran with it. Join your usual Socks: Ross & Simon as they pose a conundrum to the dead-pan legend that is Simon from the A Pit of Chimps Podcast, who goes full steam ahead and plans an entire business model around his answer. Wil…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 17 - Which Digits? 18:58

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Send us a text People around the world have adapted themselves to learn how to cope when losing fingers or toes, but Max from Bitches with Beards just cares about his party trick capacity! What would you prefer? No fingers or no toes? On the one hand, ha ha hand! No toes mean a lack of balance but smaller shoes. On the other, No fingers could mean …

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Episode 51 - Why Are Women Just Not Funny? 43:17

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Send us a text Oooooooh Controversial! So why are women not funny? It seems that a lot of men online feel this way, but what makes Ross and Simon feel they are qualified to discuss this and come to any sort of conclusion? Are they both so in touch with their feminine sides that they are in a position to speak with authority about women in comedy? O…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 16 - Psychic or See Through? 20:08

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Send us a text Daniel's bound his feet, whipped on his Kimono and he's ready to chose in this weeks Socks: On or Off, as we ponder the question: Would you rather be able to read minds or be invisible? Join Ross, Simon and fellow Bitches with Beards host Max to discuss the ins (lots of ins) and outs of both options. Would you rather be Sue Storm or …

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 15 - Fly Slow or Run Fast 20:35

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Send us a text He's only come back! Yes, Nord has returned, this time to give us his thoughts on a random would you rather question. We'd all love a super power right? What would it actually involve though and, with limitations, which would you pick? Find out what our dear friend and colleague Nord thinks in the latest episode of Socks: On or Off! …

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 14 - Cheese or Fish 19:35

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Send us a text Everyone has their own distinct smell right? The thing is, what if that smell was either cheese or fish? Neither is exactly pleasant, especially in the heat, but if you had absolutely no choice but to smell of one or the other, which way would you jump? Well, Nina joins Ross and Simon to tell us exactly which she would prefer to honk…

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Episode 50 - Did King Midas Walk Around Naked All Day? 1:09:50

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Send us a text It's our half century! Yes, we've actually managed to record, edit and publish 50 full length episodes and it's been a fantastic few years doing so. Also, because 50 is such a big landmark, Ross decided to thoroughly mark the occasion by putting in even less effort into hosting this one than normal. So, join Ross, Simon and Channel 8…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 13 - Hats off to Small Shoes 16:42

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Send us a text So dear listener, would you choose a headache or cramped toes? Losing your hair or in-growing toe nails? Step up, step up and witness the legend that is Bon "Margaret Modes" Allen as she battles with this very question, delivered unto her by the wheel of misfortune. With Simon and Ross along to help her reach her decision, which way …

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 12 - Pause or Rewind? 29:33

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Send us a text It's the Amazing Cliff, the man with the most infectious laugh in podcasting and he's here to answer one simple question: Pause or Rewind? Yes, it's another episode of Socks: On or Off, where we make podcasters, friends and strangers alike answer a random "Would you rather" style question to see where their answer takes us! The wheel…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 11 - Snot or Mouth Grot? 21:04

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Send us a text Welcome ,welcome to the wheel of misfortune! Another victim is made to chose their fate, this time it's Leyton Jay the man who has decided, for our sakes, to put himself through every episode of Noel's House Party! (And we thought he was mad for coming on here) So what will he pick from Snot or Mouth Grot? Only one way to find out! L…

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Episode 49 - Who's Genuinely Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? 1:01:44

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Send us a text Happy 2025 and "High Five for Jebus!" Join us and find out just what is the deal with the Big Bad Wolf. Ross & Simon along with special guest Pav from The Top 10 of Anything Podcast are this month talking about fairy tales and why just about eveyone of them featured a rabid wolf hell bent on consuming some sort of meat product, be it…

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Episode 48 - Channel 84 Holiday Special (Audio only version) 1:52:50

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Send us a text For the video version go here: https://youtu.be/w9FFDeAqqwo Christmas time, sausage rolls and wine, children tired and starting to whine with logs on the fire and feet in their socks channel 84 are all pulling their... weight Yes it's the Channel 84 podcast support network holiday special, and this year your hosts are none other than…

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Episode 47 - What would we put in our 2024 wrap-up? 3:21:41

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Send us a text Join us for a self-indulgant (we're nothing if not consistent) look back on our 2024 podcasting madness! It's a long one! (that's what she said... she really didn't) We give thanks to you dear listener(s) for making 2024 a year of fun filled episodes, and what better way to remind ourselves of the year we've had than to reminisce, wi…

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Episode 46 - Which animal has the most powerful semen? 1:19:24

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Send us a text Animals come in all shapes and sizes, and believe it or not, so does their sperm! Join our socks; Ross and Simon, and the one and only Mr Geoff Jones (probably not the only Geoff Jones, let's be honest. Jones is quite a common name, especially over the border in Wales) as they discuss the ins and outs (if you'll excuse the pun) of sp…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 10 - Clowning around 15:30

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Send us a text Everyone loves clowns right!? Those happy go lucky, cheery fellows, definitely not creepy in the slightest! Well what if I said you could be a clown, well, part clown, for the rest of your life!! But... only the clothes OR the face, not both. Which would you choose? Join Ross, Simon and Stew from Stew World Order to find out what the…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 9 - Sing or dance? 21:30

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Send us a text Today we answer another of life's eternal questions: Sing everything or Dance everywhere? Join the hilarity as Ross and Simon play host to Pav from the Top 100 of Anything Podcast, and ask him to make his choice. What situations would be most awkward for either of these options? Who is the loveliest crooner? Will anyone try to choose…

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Bryan Says Sorry 8:30

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Bryan apologizes for a regretful encounter at work. Please clap. ⭐ Like what you hear? Leave us a five-star review wherever you listen! 📺 Tune in to our Twitch channel every Tuesday night at 8 PM EST for a live recording! ☎️ Leave us a voicemail at 260-355-5713! 🤐 Too shy to call? Leave us a Message or Random Question! Links 📝 OMG So Random Hehe! L…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 8 - Hot food or cold food? 18:12

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Send us a text Geoff is here to make Socks: On or Off better with friends... or something. Yes, it's the short format podcast that literally tens of you are waiting for, where we ask someone a "would you rather" style question and see where their answer takes us. This time Geoff Jones joins us (ahead of his main episode debut - sort of) to discuss …

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Brain Expert: How Much Of Our BRAIN Do We Actually Use? 1:45:07

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In this episode of The Life Edge Podcast, we sit down with Bryson from Transcendous, a certified mindset coach and brain expert, to dive deep into the fascinating world of neuroscience. Ever wonder how much of your brain you really use? Bryson breaks down common myths, like the “10% brain usage” theory, and offers profound insights into how neuropl…

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Episode 45 - Are horoscopes just all about Uranus 1:08:24

1y ago1:08:24

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Send us a text Horoscopes! Insight into the celestial futures or just a load of old bollocks? Can they sum up a twelfth of the population into handy bite size snippets of benality? Whether you are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius or Pisces, we have some information for you, and, quite frank…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 7 - Itch or Stick? 14:46

1y ago14:46

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Send us a text They itch, and stick, They itch and stick and itch, Itch itch itch, stick stick stick, The Itchy & Sticky Show! Yes, another of the A Pint of Cthulhu podcast team joins us on our short format show! This time it's Flower who throws himself into the Socks: On or Off arena and answers that age old question... itchy or sticky!? The wheel…

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Fleeing Communism For A Better Life: Anika Pavel 56:05

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In this powerful episode of The Life Edge Podcast, we sit down with Anika Pavel, the renowned author of Encounter With The Future. Born in Communist Czechoslovakia, Anika’s life story is a remarkable journey from the oppression of the Iron Curtain to the freedom of the Western world. Anika shares her experiences growing up under a regime that stifl…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 6 - Dino or Dragon 20:07

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Send us a text One will bite your head off, the other will set your house on fire so which really would make the best pet? Join us and Jay from the A Pint of Cthulhu podcast to find out which one she would chose and why! Spin that wheel!! A Pint of Cthulhu Podcast Podcast - https://rss.com/podcasts/apintofcthulhu/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/APin…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 5 - Tux or Speedos? 15:41

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Send us a text Episode 5 already, and this time it's Matt from A Pint of Cthulhu facing a random "would you rather" style question! There's no other episode of a podcast that will feature both an Ostrich egg cod piece and a human executive toy, So come and spin the wheel with us! A Pint of Cthulhu Podcast Podcast - https://rss.com/podcasts/apintofc…

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How Our Modern Lifestyle Is KILLING Us With Dr. Torkil Færø 50:00

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In this episode titled How Our Modern Lifestyle Is KILLING Us with Dr. Torkil Færø, we discuss the modern health crises driven by our lifestyle choices and their impact on heart rate variability (HRV). Dr. Torkil, a leading expert in preventative healthcare and the bestselling author of The Pulse Cure, shares how our day-to-day decisions, from diet…

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Episode 44 - Who is the gayest gay in the history of gay? 1:27:31

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Send us a text Bitches Please! That's right, this episode the socks are joined by those self-proclaimed coastal grandmas, The Bitches with Beards, to discuss who is the gayest gay! Ross, Simon, Max and Daniel run down their top 3 gay icons, Sock or Crock takes a slightly depressing turn and we all want to know just how many inches Ross is sitting o…

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DEI: The Ultimate Solution or the New Problem for Businesses? 45:08

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We sit down with Kyle McDowell, a seasoned expert in corporate culture with nearly three decades of experience leading tens of thousands of employees at some of the biggest companies in the United States. As a bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and leadership authority, Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into the complexities of …

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 4 - Horse Duck or Duck Horses? 15:17

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Send us a text More from the Channel 84 family in Episode 4 of our new short-form podcast in which we ask our guest a "would you rather" style question and see where we end up. This time it's TJ from The Variety Show and Untitled Trek Show podcasts who has to decide upon what we think is our trickiest question to date! There's fear, there's drama a…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 3 - Whisper or Shout 17:13

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Send us a text Episode 3 of our new short-form podcast in which we ask our guest a "would you rather" style question and see where we end up. In this episode we're joined by Rob from The Untitled Trek Show and Variety Show podcasts, who, despite our (SImon's) best efforts, seems determined to stick with his initial answer. Will he crumble though? L…

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 2 - Hop or Squat? 10:57

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Send us a text Welcome to the new short-form outing from your favourite socks! In this series we look to ask our guest a "would you rather" style question rather than the open ended style questions you're used to from us, and see where we end up. In this episode we're joined by Adam from The Lightly Used Podcast. So let's spin the wheel and see wha…

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Episode 43 - Would you rather be a Knocknobler or a Knocker Upper? 1:03:40

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Send us a text Knockknoblers & knocker uppers, just two of the jobs lost to history, but what did they actually do? What other jobs have been lost to history, does anyone really want to be the groom of the stool and who out of our socks has come the closest to shitting themselves? Yes, this is the sort of information you come to us for, and we're h…

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Is Gen Z Useless? Thoughts From A Leadership Expert 41:25

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In this episode of The Life Edge Podcast, we sit down with leadership expert Eric Pfeiffer to discuss the future of leadership with a focus on Gen Z. As the next generation prepares to enter the workforce, Eric shares his insights on how to effectively lead and inspire Gen Z employees. We explore the unique characteristics and values of Gen Z, the …

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Socks: On or Off? Episode 1 - Same Clothes or Different Clothes? 20:07

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Send us a text Welcome to the new short-form outing from your favourite socks! In this series we look to ask our guest a "would you rather" style question rather than the open ended style questions you're used to from us, and see where we end up. In this episode we're joined by the wonderful Karen from The Lightly Used Podcast. So let's spin the wh…