Who Takes the Socks Off?
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA comedy podcast where a bunch of friends discuss the questions you never even knew you needed an answer to until you heard them.
If you enjoy shows like QI or No Such Thing as a Fish and want an alternative where the truth is important, but the random banter more so; this is the place for you.
Educational? ... Occasionally.
Irreverent? ... Usually.
Random? ... Always!
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Episodes
Episode 39 - Why did Bungle put on pyjamas to go to bed but wandered about naked all day?
March 25, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB"Up above the streets and houses, rainbow's flying high, everyone can see it smiling, over the sky. Paint the whole world with a rainbow!" Yes, this episode our intrepid socks have donned their rose tinted specs (or in Simon's case black and white tinted) and delved into the world of children's television of the past. What in the world was going on in that Rainbow house to make Bungle want to put clothes ON for bedtime? Why is it that animal characters have historically been naked or semi...
Episode 38 - Has anyone ever actually taught Grandma how to suck eggs?
February 26, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB"Come on Granny, show us how to suck eggs again" they all cried! Yes, sucking eggs is an obvious pastime for octogenarians. So much so in fact they made a saying about it. The question is, how did all this imbibing of unfertilised chicken ovulation begin? Join us, along with out very special guests; Rob & TJ from the Channel 84 Variety Show, to find out! Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakesocksof...
Episode 37 - Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil Just a Massive Prick Tease?
February 05, 2024 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBHow has extra virgin olive oil managed to stay so untouched for so long? Is it just that no one wan't to go all the way with it, or that there's more to it? While we're on the subject what other food myths are there? (Yes, we know olives being virgin isn't exactly a myth) Will an apple tree grow in your tummy if you swallow your chewing-gum with some waspy-figs? All this and more answered in this months episode, yes it's a bit late, sorry, along with our now legendary game: "Sock or Cro...
Episode 36 - What are the strangest Christmas traditions?
December 24, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIt's the Socks 2023 Christmas special! We all know about the big fat man in his red suit with his elves and magical flying reindeer etc but have you heard about spiders, witches, yule-time turds, beatings and more!? All this plus new games and a special guest opening for the show, what more could you possibly want!? Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakesocksoff Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/...
Episode 35 - What did we not cover the last time we spoke about fake sports we want to see in the Olympics, that could be sports we see in the Olympics, but they're made up, so would we ever see them in the Olympics?
October 20, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBWe're back for a one-off special... maybe... maybe we'll do more... who knows!? Certainly not us, but in this very special episode we delve deeper into a topic we covered previously and give our thoughts on which fake (and not so fake) sports should be included in the Olympic games; some of which are definitely not for the feint-hearted ... or prudes! Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a group of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you ...
Episode 34 - Why did they take all the dicks and fannys out of books?
December 16, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWhatever happened to Dick and Fanny? Why has Enid Blyton's masterpiece trilogy about the magic faraway tree been edited to feature character names never intended to be there? Can we make this episode without somehow getting onto the subject of porn? Join your usual socks along with very special guests Tom and Simon from The Pit Of Chimps to find out the answers! (and get a little more surreal than usual) Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a group of friends answer the q...
Episode 33 - Why is it so hard to ask for posh sausage?
November 28, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThere are just some things that are difficult.... Climbing Everest, Swimming the channel, getting a straight answer out of a politician! However there's something which is more cringe inducing than that! Asking for Posh Sausage! In this episode our socks break down why certain things are just so difficult to request without sounding like a completely pretentious twat! Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a group of friends answer the questions you never knew you nee...
Episode 32 - Why is the English language so f***ed up?
November 14, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBEnglish... what the f*** is that all about? Pragmatics, Semantics, Syntax, Morphology, Phonology, Phonetics... it's all just a massive ball-ache right? This episode our socks talk about everything English and why it's so damn difficult to learn along with un-translatable words and who on earth is responsible for this cobbled together talky-speak thing! Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a group of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until y...
Episode 31 - Who would play you in a film of your life?
October 31, 2022 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBOur socks, along with special guest Dan, have turned inward this episode & searched their soul for who they feel would best play them in a film of their life. Based on the results they're all clearly deluded! The question is though... who did they pick for each other? (spoilers: no one chose Keanu Reeves) Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a group of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in ...
Episode 30 - Do criminals really return to the scene of the crime?
October 17, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBExcluding our socks need to continuously pollute the airwaves with this podcast, is it true that criminals return to the scene of their crimes or is this just a Hollywood myth? Repeat offenders and serial tangential wafflers our socks brush off their my home forensics kits and delve into the shallows of another must-be-answered question. Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a group of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. S...
Episode 29 - Is "Because" ever a good enough response?
September 30, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBAll together now!... Because, because, because, because becaaaauuuse, (to the tune of we're off to see the wizard) ... because I bloody well said so! Yes that's right our socks are talking about that old parental trick "just because"; Is there really a time where it's a good enough answer or should we just bin it off once and for all? Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a group of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Sock...
Episode 28 - What's the freakiest creature in nature?
September 16, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBThere are so many creatures out there in the world of nature that just make us all go... "Nope!", but which is the freakiest of all? This week out intrepid socks search out the most bizarre animals to walk, swim or fly their way around this globe we call home. Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a group of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.bu...
Episode 27 - Will we still be twerking at 65?
September 02, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBWill you still need us will you still feed us when we're 65? Ok, so that's not quite how it goes but the fact is none of us are getting any younger and we're wondering will twerking still be possible by the time we hit retirement age? Join our regular socks and our special guest Nord (Rainbow Sock) to see just what we think 65 will look like by the time we get there! Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a group of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed ans...
Episode 26 - Can you handcuff a one-armed man?
August 19, 2022 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBA genuine interest was sparked in the sock drawer around this question. What do you do with a one-armed criminal to control them should the need arise? You won't be surprised to know we came up with some interesting suggestions. With guest sock Neale (novelty musical sock) we investigate what's involved, who has done what in handcuffs and maybe even invent some new lines in police equipment! Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a group of friends answer the questions you n...
Episode 25 - Why do social groups rely on piss-taking?
August 05, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBFriends! Aren't they great? So why is it they insist on taking the piss? I mean you'd never find our socks doing that... oh wait... no, sorry they totally would. So is this sarcastic banter for everyone? Is it something exclusively for our socks idiots? Who has the best roasting skills in the sock drawer? All this and more in episode 25!! Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a group of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. ...
Episode 24 - Why are swear words so f***ing offensive?
July 22, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBSwearing... cursing... naughty words!! From dropping a casual C word to the flexible F word and all your other favourites. Why are swear words offensive, how did they come about and is swearing the same the world over? Our intrepid socks do what they do best and tangentialise (what do you mean that's not a word?) about swearing and why people can be so upset by it... the stupid f***ers! Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a group of friends answer the questions you never...
Episode 23 - Why is Goofy a person, but Pluto a pet when they’re both dogs?
July 08, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBDisney double standards or just another case of evolution works in mysterious ways? Why is Pluto shunned and sent out to the dog house while Goofy gets to stay inside and wear clothes? Let's find out together! Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a group of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakeso...
Episode 22 - Is French Kissing in France just called kissing?
June 24, 2022 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBAh les Français, comme ils aiment s'embrasser! But... what do they call French Kissing? Is It just "Kissing" or do they have a specific term? Also what in god's name is a Bermudan Kiss and why should you be very careful ordering duck in France? All this and more in another enthralling episode from your favourite odd socks! Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a group of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - ...
Episode 21 - Do cats just think humans are shit tigers?
June 10, 2022 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBCats, those furry bundles of self-love. Dispensers of furballs and scratches the world over. What do they really think of us? Do they really love us and wish to spend time with us? Or, do they simply see us as hairless butlers and a place to sit? Find out what the socks have discovered and we'll try our best not to say pussy too often. Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a group of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Soc...
Episode 20 - Why have we only got 21 seconds to go?
May 27, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBTwenty one seconds t-t-t-twenty one seconds... yes that's right we only have 21 seconds to go but what exactly does that mean and why does it matter? Were So Solid Crew actually naturalists? No not naturists... although they might have been... who knows? Anyway 21 seconds really does matter and for once we're not taking the piss... that will seem funnier after you listen, so please do so at once! ... and find out what the actual f*** we're going on about! Who Takes the Socks Off is a fort...
Episode 19 - Why is it impossible to bite down on your own tongue?
May 13, 2022 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBDon't try this at home folks, biting your tongue can lead to pain, bleeding, or even worse. Leave it to the professionals... or even better leave it to the Socks to tell you why it's actually impossible to bite down on your own tongue despite what you might think. Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks...
Episode 18 - Are olympic medals secretly made of chocolate?
April 29, 2022 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBWe've all seen them. Elite athletes, for whatever reason, biting their winners medals for the camera and showing us just how awesome they are.... but are they really gold or are they actually chocolate? What else would explain this phenomenon? Listen now and find out what our socks have unearthed in this slightly extended edition of Who Takes the Socks Off! Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering unti...
Episode 17 - Do flat-earthers just have s*** depth perception?
April 15, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBWhy, in the face of such a wealth of evidence to the contrary, do flat-earthers still hold onto their belief that the spinning globe we live on is actually a huge frosted serving dish rocketing upward? This and other conspiracy theories are delved into by our socks this week. Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - ht...
Episode 16 - Why would a cow wear "human" cologne?
April 01, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThis episode our socks try to work out why on earth a cow would wear cologne. Is it just a hot date in the offing or are there more important things to be considered? Who are Smurf, Big Bertha and Little Witch, and, quite importantly, why you should never try to light bovine flatulence! Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzz...
Episode 15 - Why is it so expensive to see the world's largest waterfall?
March 18, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis episode our intrepid socks journey around the globe and try to work out why it's so expensive to see the largest waterfall and what makes something a wonder of the world. Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakesocksoff Facebook - https://www.face...
Episode 14 - Why are there so many superstitions?
March 04, 2022 01:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode we discuss superstitions, where did they come from, how many are there, how do superstitions differ around the world and what has Stevie Wonder got to do with it all? These questions and more answered this week on Who Takes the Socks Off, the fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://tw...
Episode 13 - Valentines Day Special: What's the deal with mandatory love day?
February 18, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThe socks talk all things luurve and ask what is with mandatory love day this week on Who Takes the Socks Off, the fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them.? Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakesocksoff Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whotakesthesocksoff Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whotakesthesocksoff/
Episode 12 - What's in a surname anyway?
December 17, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBApologies to all our fellow socks out there for the delay on this episode but illness within the sock drawer caused delays in editing, so we decided to give you a matching pair this week and release 2 episodes! Episode 11 was released earlier today which hopefully you'll have found already but in this episode we're asking the following: What's in a surname anyway? For the uninitiated, Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never...
Episode 11 - Does the universe end and if so what's for dinner?
December 17, 2021 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBApologies to all our fellow socks out there for the delay on this episode but illness within the sock drawer caused delays in editing, so we decided to give you a matching pair this week and release 2 episodes! Episode 12 will follow shortly but for now let's talk space and answer the question: Does the universe end and if so what's for dinner? For the uninitiated, Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed ans...
Episode 11 - Does the universe end and if so where?
December 17, 2021 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBApologies to all our fellow socks out there for the delay on this episode but illness within the sock drawer caused delays in editing, so we decided to give you a matching pair this week and release 2 episodes! Episode 12 will follow shortly but for now let's talk space and answer the question: Does the universe end and if so where? For the uninitiated, Who Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until...
Episode 10 - Did Postman Pat kill Nelson Mandela with Bigfoot's shoe?
November 19, 2021 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWhen did Nelson Mandela actually pass away? What size shoe is Bigfoot? How is Postman Pat still in a job? These questions and more answered this week on Who Takes the Socks Off, the fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakesocksoff Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whotakesthesock...
Episode 9 - Halloween & Bonfire Night Special
November 05, 2021 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBHalloween, Bonfire Night, Fireworks and other random late October and early November Gubbins are questioned this week on Who Takes the Socks Off, the fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakesocksoff Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whotakesthesocksoff Instagram - https://www.ins...
Episode 8 - Do elephants and donkeys lie to crabs?
October 22, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIs it ok to sometimes lie to your kids? Why are Democrats a donkey and Republicans an elephant? Do all evolutionary paths lead to crabs? These questions and more answered this week on Who Takes the Socks Off, the fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakesocksoff Facebook - https://w...
Do elephants and donkeys lie to crabs?
October 22, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBWelcome to Who Takes the Socks Off a fortnightly podcast where a bunch of idiots answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. In this episode: is it ok to sometimes lie to your kids? Why are Democrats a donkey and Republicans an elephant? Do all evolutionary paths lead to crabs?
Episode 7 - Could a woodchuck throw cereal at batman if he had a flat tyre?
October 08, 2021 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBHow much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? How many times did the Batmobile get a flat tyre? Is cereal actually soup? These questions and more answered this week on Who Takes the Socks Off, the fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakesocksoff Facebook - ...
Episode 6 - Is The Fat Controller's belly-button fluff caused by hotdogs?
September 24, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBWhy is a sausage in a bun called a hot dog? Is the island of Sodor ruled by a totalitarian government? Why is belly button fluff always blue? These questions and more answered this week on Who Takes the Socks Off, the fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakesocksoff Facebook - http...
Episode 5 - Why do the biggest spiders in the world have bobbles?
September 10, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBDo spiders have Vaginas? What's the biggest city in the world? Why do bobble hats have bobbles? These questions and more answered this week on Who Takes the Socks Off, the fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakesocksoff Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whotakesthesocksoff Insta...
Episode 4 - Why are birds and bees curious about nails?
August 27, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWhat is the origin of the phrase "the birds and the bees"? Why do humans hate nails on a chalkboard? Are humans naturally morbidly curious? These questions and more answered this week on Who Takes the Socks Off, the fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakesocksoff Facebook - https:...
Episode 3 - Will free corned beef make you go blind?
August 13, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBWhy does NASA hate corned beef? Why is there no such thing as a "Free Citizen"? Has there ever been any reported cases of blindness caused by masturbation? These questions and more answered this week on Who Takes the Socks Off, the fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakesocksoff F...
Episode 2 - How long can a teddy bear's mullet live?
July 30, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBWhat is the longest an animal can live? Why are teddy bears called "teddy bears"? What is a lawn mullet? These questions and more answered this week on Who Takes the Socks Off, the fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakesocksoff Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whotakesthesocks...
Episode 1 - Pilot
July 16, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBWho takes the socks off amputated feet? What is Cookie Monster's real name? Can millipedes walk backwards? These questions and more answered this week on Who Takes the Socks Off, the fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakesocksoff Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whotakesthesoc...
Trailer
July 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBWho Takes the Socks Off is a fortnightly podcast where a bunch of friends answer the questions you never knew you needed answering until you heard them. Socks socials - come join us in the sock drawer! Buzzsprout - https://socks.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whotakesocksoff Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whotakesthesocksoff Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whotakesthesocksoff/