Is the Paranormal a real thing? Find out with John Olsen. John lived in a haunted house in Bridgerland, Utah, when he was very young. He became interested in finding out more 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
Read MoreWhile 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreIf 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
Read More22Kg of Luggage doesn’t seem to be a lot for a round the world trip, but when you are the ones having to carry everything you need, from bike equipment to food and water, going up those hills can be hard work. If nothing else it’s a good way to lose weight.
Read MoreOr listen to the Audio belowQuestion 1Barb chose the ‘London Bus’How do you turn yourself off before Bedtime?Mike Liked the ‘Pizza’ What do you take with you when you go BigFoot hunting? Question 2Barb picked the ‘Balloons’ Where’s the worst place your car broke down?Mike chose the ‘Painted Car’ What is the plural of Big foot and what do
Read MoreYou 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
Read MoreWe 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
Read MoreOr listen to the Audio belowListen to “Knife throwing with Evan Walters” on Spreaker. If you have ever felt like poking someone in the eye, then Evan Walters is the man to help you do it. (No not really) Evan Walters is the Commisioner of the “World Knife Throwing League (WKTL.)” Using specially made knives with blunt
Read MoreJohn ‘Dawsey’ Dawes can be a real animal when it comes to consuming large amounts of… well just about anything you can put on a plate. We pitched Dawesy against experience funkster Josh Shea to get as much funk out as possible. Dawesy is the guy with a tattoo of Greggs (sandwich shop) on his arm. At
Read MoreDeena Kastor, marathon runner, Olympic medalist, former world record holder, author, mum and general all round good egg stopped by on FunkQuest. Playing the new retired athlete edition, Jonathan and Deena discussed, one on one the following FUNK.Question 1Deena chose the ‘BooksWho was your best sponsor?Question 2The ‘Loaded up Camel’ was her next choiceWhat was your
Read MoreListen to “FunkQuest – Nobilty – Nikki McSweeney v Rustie MacDonald” on Spreaker. Nikki McSweeney took a break from sliding down icy runways to stop by FunkQuest with resident FUNKSTER, Rustie Macdonald. You can support Nikki in her journey to faster faster via her just giving link. Or listen to the Audio below Question 1Rustie chose
Read More3 x world dominos champion Travis Newsome drops by FunkQuest to share some funk with us.Travis got a prescription from his Doctor so he can play dominos every day…We find out what it is like at the domino world championship. Is trash talking (sledging) allowed?Travis explains how some of students are now beating him (so
Read MoreJonathan and Shawny play Funkquest with Stephen Miller MBE. One of GB’s most decorated Paralympic athletes ever. Or listen to the audio belowListen to “FunkQuest – Nobility – Stephen Miller (Paralympian) v Shawny Hill” on Spreaker. Question 1 Shawny picked the
Read MoreWe are calling this the FunkQuest ‘Brain Training’ episode as both of these Funksters have needed a lot of brain power to achieve their world champion status. Johannes, as we know from a previous episode, is a memory champion and now Brett has joined us as a world Scrabble Champion.
Read MoreJonathan and Steve play FunkQuest with Sally Orange, who has multiple Guinness world records and world firsts, has run over 50 marathons, completed 8 full Ironman triathlons. Or listen to the Audio belowListen to “Funkquest – Nobility Episode
Read MoreIn this final episode of FunkQuest , we crown Shawny Hill the Grand Champion Funkster, the first man to achieve this honour. We discuss the off side rule for Ice hockey and a new line of Funky Thinkers crowns for men. As a reminder of how Shawny got to this pinnacle of greatness, we look
Read MoreJonathan and Josh play FUNKQUEST with Johannes Mallow, 2 times World Memory Champion and holder of seven memory sports world records. We put his skills to the test by asking him to memorise 20 random words and recall them at the end of the show. If you want to play along at home, the words
Read MoreIt was a great season and a new face crowned Grand Champion Funkster.
Read MoreIt’s the final. Which of these great players will be voted the Champion Funkster of FunkQuest Season 5 and claim the crown? Its up to you! Or listen to the Audio belowQuestion 1Carmel chose the ‘Strawberry Cake’ What sauces do
Read MoreThis special edition of FunkQuest features a pair of talented ex-paralympians. Louise is from the world of summer sports and Talan from the winter arena. Or listen to the Audio belowListen to “FunkQuest – Nobility Series – Louise Hunt and
Read MoreCongratulations to Carmel for qualifying for the final of season 5. It is now confirmed. The Grand Final of FunkQuest season 5 will be Shawny Hill v Carmel Page. See you there…
Read MoreThese two Funksters have reached this semifinal in a variety if different ways. Bobby moved forward after his original opponent was unable to play and Carmel has qualified to be here as Sheriff from a previous game. But both are very funky players and deserve this chance to reach the final of FunkQuest season 5
Read MoreCongratulations to one of these gents for qualifying for the final of season 5. We will see them both back as Guest Assistant Head Funksters in season 6.
Read MoreHere we are already at the Semifinal of this short FunkQuest season. The first of the male funksters in this quest – will the men actually win the final this time? Or listen to the Audio BelowListen to
Read MoreA really quite entertaining FunkQuest episode with conversations covering; body noises to large tortoises and hiding places ended with the result that Allison was voted as the winner
Read MoreAt last we have two ladies enter the FunkQuest arena – Allison and Carmel both are from very diffent parts of the world and both have very different funky answers. Or Listen to the Audio BelowListen to “FunkQuest Season 5
Read MoreThis episode of FunkQuest became a walkover for Bobby, as his proposed opponent had technical difficulties. Joshua Shea (Assistant Head Funkster)stepped into the breach and between them they made a very interesting episode. Plus – another first for the show. Bobby is the first trapeze artist we have ever featured. See picture although I did
Read MoreInteresting and insiteful in some ways but Dan’s open conversation probably won the day.
Read MoreIn this episode Dan and Jason are the next pair of, completely new to FunkQuest, contestants. So let’s see how they shape up. Or listen to the episode hereListen to “FunkQuest – Season 5 – episode 2 Jason McCleery v Dan
Read MoreA hot head and cold temperatures from both questions and Funksters made a good result for shawny.
Read MoreSeason 5 of FunkQuest begins with the USA (In Canada) vs Scotland… Funky or what? In this episode, snowmen, vampires dying their hair black and cheap shots in Ice Hockey. or listen to the Audio belowListen to “Funkquest – Season 5 – episode 1 – Shawny Hill v Andrew Dunning” on Spreaker. Question 1Andrew went
Read MoreThis is a short compilation of the best extracts from those who were brave and Funky enough to enter FunkQuest. These Funksters have time and time again come up with; insights, funny stories, ideas and some great conversation throughout the competition. Enjoy watching.
Read MoreIn this episode, we crown Barb Braendlein the Grand Champion Funkster. In this episode, we discuss where to get cheap second hand books and real books vs kindle devices and apps. As a reminder, here is how Barb got through to the final. Registration is open for FunkQuest – season 5.
Read MoreAnd so the Head Funksters seedings proved to be correct with number 1 seed Barb Braendlein earning the crown (which she will have to make herself) of Grand Champion Funkster. Number 14 seed Joshua Shea proved to be a bolter, powering past TWO sheriffs to make the final. Watch for him in future series’
Read MoreThis is it! we have reached the Final of Season 4 and the winner of this Seasons Funkquest is now down to you the voters. Will it be Josh or Barb who takes the ‘Grand champion Funkster’ Crown? Or
Read MoreSo we have all but reached the end of the FunkQuest journey. Which of these 2 Funksters will go on to play Barb Braendlein in the Final and try to win the FunkQuest crown?
Read MoreA different pairing of Funksters in this second Semi Final of FunQuest. JR Ross has been appointed Sherriff to play Joshua Shea. Only ONE of these gents is going through to the Grand Final of FunkQuest season 4. But who is it?
Read MoreBoth Vicki and Barb were amazing funksters throughout this season of FunkQuest, but a conclusion has to be reached and a finalist found.
Read MoreIt is semi final time on FunkQuest – the question is, which of these TWO funksters are going through to the final? Or listen to the Audio belowListen to “FunkQuest – Season 4 – Semifinal 1 Vicki Wusche v Barb Braendlein”
Read MoreThe full line up of the semi finals for FunkQuest – season 4 is now complete.
Read MoreThe Last of our quarterfinalists – both men played well in the first rounds and have earned their places but will they reach the SemiFinal of FunkQuest Or listen to theAudio BelowListen to “FunkQuest- Season 4- Quarter final 4 – Ben Reuter v
Read MoreThere is only ONE spot left in the SEMI FINAL of FunkQuest season 4.
Read MoreTwo very well known ladies on the FunkQuest circuit – it will be very difficult to choose which one will go on to the semifinal. Or listen to the Audio BelowListen to “Funkquest-Season 4-Quarter final 3-Vicki Wushe-v-
Read MoreOne more Funkster is through to the semi-finals of FunkQuest.
Read MoreTwo very Funky ladies take part in this second Quarterfinal with interesting results. Or listen to the Audio belowListen to “FunkQuest – Season 4 -Quarterfinal 2 – Randi Bowslaugh v Katie Bjargvide” on Spreaker. Question 1Randi chose the ‘Trees’ How good are
Read MoreAnd so we have our first funkster of the Semifinals – Barb Braendlein
Read MoreBarb v Karina : worthy opponents in this, the first of the Quarterfinals of FunkQuest Season 4. Or listen to the Audio belowListen to “FunkQuest – Season 4 – Quarterfinal 1 – Barb v Karina” on Spreaker. Too busy
Read MoreThe Quarter final line up is complete. Standby for questions to get FUNKIER…
Read MoreHere are the last two players in this first round of FunkQuest. Lora has returned from a previous season while Joshua begins his quest. Or listen to the Audio belowListen to “FunkQuest Season 4 Episode 8 Lora Cheadle
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