Episodes

  • FunkQuest with John Olsen Paranormal investigator

    FunkQuest with John Olsen Paranormal investigator
    Feb 9 2024
    Is the ​Paranormal a real thing? Find out with John Olsen. John has lived in a haunted house in Bridger​land, Utah ​when he was very young and has ​ been tracking down paranormal incidents for most of his life.​His books are full of stories about people who have encountered the ​Paranormal in all sorts of ways.
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    11 mins
  • FUNKQUEST with The First Piper Ross Jennings

    FUNKQUEST with The First Piper Ross Jennings
    Nov 6 2023
    While looking for people who do 'Unusual Jobs' we found 'First Piper' Ross OC Jennings who travels the world playing the Bagpipes.

    Are there really people who enjoy the sound of Bagpipes?

    I bet you didn't think that those harsh, ear drum splitting, droney instruments could give you access to just about every country in the world.

    How he gets there? Who he sees? How airport security and the police see him.

    All this and more ...
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    20 mins
  • FUNKQUEST with the Luke from the British Yoyo Association

    FUNKQUEST with the Luke from the British Yoyo Association
    Oct 9 2023
    The British YoYo Association was founded by Luke Roberts and a couple of colleagues and it has become part of a world wide phenomenon of Regional, National, European and Asian competitions.
    Who would have thought that a piece of string, with a bit of wood wrapped round the end of it, could make it so big?

    We found Luke Roberts, while looking for 'unusual sports' and he truly is an expert with the YoYo.
    This 'Toy' usually has an upsurge of popularity once a decade, so look out for what's coming next...
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    16 mins
  • FUNKQUEST with professional queuer Angela Lauria

    FUNKQUEST with professional queuer Angela Lauria
    Sep 22 2023
    If you thought queueing or standing in line was just a great british tradition, think again...
    Looking for people who do unusual jobs we found Angela Lauria who was a professional 'standing in line person' on Capital Hill in Washington DC.

    If you were a lawyer or lobbyist who needed a seat in a Congressional hearing or meeting but had other committments previous to the time, Angela would queue for you.

    What was the dress code? What were the hours like and could you sit down?

    All this and more...
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    15 mins
  • Round the world on a tandem with Laura Massey-Pugh

    Round the world on a tandem with Laura Massey-Pugh
    Mar 27 2023
    This week, we feature circumnavigator Laura Massey-Pugh, who cycled around the world with her husband in six months. Laura is the back half and yes you do still have to pedal...

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    17 mins
  • Bigfoot hunting with bigfoot hunter Mike Familant

    Bigfoot hunting with bigfoot hunter Mike Familant
    Feb 25 2023
    Jonathan and Barb meet with professional Bigfoot tracker Mike Familant to determine - is it a myth or is something really out there?

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    28 mins
  • FunkQuest - with a North Korean Ambassador

    FunkQuest - with a North Korean Ambassador
    Feb 3 2023
    FunkQuest with a North Korean Ambassador

    You are going to need a secure line to watch this FunkQuest episode. Make sure you are not being watched or overheard. This could be very stressful.
    At least that is what Ex-diplomat John Everard has had to contend with over many years as a british ambassador, not only toNorth Korea but Uraguay too. Its not exactly 'Bond 007' but sleep deprivation, minute to minute planning, and alcohol are all part of the Job

    Question 1
    John chose the 'Parrot
    'How do you communicate with your boss?

    Question 2
    The 'Castle' was his next choice
    How did your previous jobs prepare you for this one?

    Question 3
    The 'Elephant family' came next
    What previous jobs have you done?

    Question 4
    John picked the 'Grey Sofa'
    What is the most frustrating part of the Job?

    Question 5 The 'flower basket'
    What made you want to quit?

    Question 6
    John wanted the 'Twin Dolls
    'What motivates you to keep showing up?

    You are going to need a secure line to watch this FunkQuest episode. That's what ​former diplomat John Everard has had to contend with over many years as a British ambassador, ​not only to North Korea but Uraguay too. Its not exactly 'Bond 007' but sleep deprivation, minute to minute planning, and alcohol are a​ll part of the job!
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    19 mins
  • Pillow Fighting with Paul Williams from Fight PFC

    Pillow Fighting with Paul Williams from Fight PFC
    Jan 20 2023
    We have all done this at some time in our life, and been told off for it no doubt, but Pillow fighting is becoming one of the new professional sports of the 21st century. It's unbelivable but true.

    This simple childhood game has become a Fighting Phenomenon.

    Paul Walker is the co-founder of Fight PFC. (Pillow Fighting championship). Along with his brother they wanted to make a combat sport that was more family-friendly as well as encouraging fitness for all.


    ​What is FunkQuest ?
    FunkQuest is a fun interactive online conversation game that features five rounds.
    Funksters (players) view a board containing 20 individual icons (pictures)

    Funksters select an icon from the board which most tweaks their interest.

    Each Funky icon, when chosen reveals a Funky question, which may or may not be related to the icon.
    Potential Funksters, have to think on their feet, answering the question within the strict time limit of one minute.
    We are looking for answers which might include; insights, useful and amusing snippets, and things we just didn't know.
    We call this FUNK.

    The strict time limit does not allow funksters to give; multi-headed, long, complicated and self indulgent stories -
    just short punchy bite-sized truly Funky ideas, as we GET THE FUNK OUT!
    You get to hear new ideas and speakers from outside your usual network, which truly qualifies as FUNKY.
    ​Funky Thinkers know that IDEAS only come from free-flowing CONVERSATION.
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    24 mins